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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-12-18
Farmers Institute Free.

The Farmers Institute Society of Henry
county, O., will hold their first annual Insti-
tute at the Rink Opera House in Napoleon,
on the 7th and 9th of JAN, '91.
The object is to, impart agricultural
knowledge and experience, to teach better
methods Of farming, stock raising, fruit cul-
ture and all the branches of business con-
nected with the industry of agriculture.
There will be forenoon. afternoon and even
ing sessions Wednesday, and forenoon and
afternoon sessions Thursday. There will
be two lectures by speakers furnished by the
State Board of Agriculture who will speak
twice each day and once on the evening Of the
7th on subjects that should interest the farm
ers. Also with other items of interest dis
cussions and questions on farm topics, music
and entertainments.
Programmes for the same will be in circu-
lation several days previous.
Admission to the Institute will be public
and free to all persons sufficiently inter-
ested in agricultural interests, and the ladies
especially are invited to attend.
E. NJ. HoLLoPErER, President.
J. G. DAVIS, Sec'y.
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ensionClain.

permit the building Of the main line Of
this railroad from Belpre, Ohio, via
GAINESVILLE, Black Diamond fTrinvay
2. o., Mt. Vernon, FredericktoWn.
Gallon, Bucyrus, Cary, FindIay, Desh.
Ter, Napoleon, Wauseon, Alyordton To
Michigan state line bordering on VIII
liams county, the extreme northwestern
county Of Ohio, with q branch line
from Frederiektown via Mt. Gllead and
Marion to Findlay, and q coal branch
line from mouth ofSymmes Creek via
Adamsville, Cambridge to the Ohio
River, opposite Woodland, West Vir-
ginia, and q coal branch line ffom
Shacksville on the Muskingum river to
Straitsville in Perry county. Col.
Boone in addition, says that It will be
the purpose Of the new corporation to
work In close relation with the Zanes-
vile Il Ohio River railway, but should
this interest at any time decline or re-
fuse to work, that an independent line
OH the east side Of the Muskiagum river
will be built between GAINESVILLE and
Marietta.
The Ohio, Black Diamond & Michi.
gan railway, will when built, be the
greatest coal road in Ohio, as II will
draw its supplies from the great coal
counties of Ohio, viz: Perry, Muskin.
gum, Coshocton, Guernsey, Noble and
Belmont.
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SHORT SESSION
J. @. DAVIS, sec'y,

OF the Napoleon City Council.
But little business was done at the regular
meeting Monday night. All members were
present, Mayor Meekison in the chair.
The clerk was instructed to have the deed
conveying portion of the Haly lot to the
corporation for street purposes, recorded.
The street commissioner was instructed to
proceed at once and with the section boss
have the road opened.
A. J. Kanney addressed the council asking
at least q dozen loads of gravel to be placed
on the road in front of his business place.
Referred to street committee.
Mr.. Kanney also called the attention of the
council to the practice Of saloon keepers
sweeping dirty water, etc., on the sidewalk
Sunday mornings-the fruit of scrubbing out
which, freezing, becomes very distasteful to
pedestrians.
On motion of Shoner the Marshal was in
structed to have the nuisance abated, Ayes,
Brown, Cahill, Ludwig, Shoner and Baker.
Noes, Groschner.
Mr.. Brown as chairman of the committee
appointed to investigate the charges preferred
against James Shay asked for an extension of
time to the next regular meeting, which was
granted.
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TheY Coz in Their work.

The lightning rod. men got their diabolical
schemes in fertile ground when they brought
them tosbear on Peter Sissler Of Flatrock
township. His rods were in the ground 4 it.
but suave fellow made him believe they
should be covered with 6 feet of terra frma
and gave him the extra two feet, gratis. He
then Of course had to have his name to for
ward to the house. The next day $500 90 worth
OF the lightning stuff was delivered on the
grounds. A dispute was carried on for an hour
or 80, Mr.. Sissler repudiating the order, the
tricksters meeting this advance with an order
with his signiture which Of course he couldn't
deny. A compromise was finally effected
where the "sold" farmer handed over $500. 90
and the rods still decorate the front lot.
When will it be a second nature with farmers
to meet the rod fiend with . gatling gun! &.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-12-18
SCHOOL BURNED.
Two Frames and One Large Brick at
Holgate Razed to the Ground.

Two Frames and One Large f3rick at
Holgate Razed to the Ground.
HoLaATE, Dec. 16. Especial. (-At510
p. m. Saturday evening, the town was
reused to action by our fire alarm, to
find the smallest Of our three school
buildings In q sheet Of flames. The fire
department promptly responded and
were doing some laudable work, when
the check valve on the larger engine
broke and threw the responsibility
Of the fire communicating with the
brick building upon the efforts of the
department. Their work was of no
avail, however, and the fire finished its
work of destruction by leaving nothing
but the walls of the building to meet
the gaze ofSuperintendedt Wilson, on
his return from Napoleon Monday.
There was 800 Insurance on the
three buildings, two being frame and
the third fine three-story brick. All
the school books were saved. The
source of the fire Is not known. Plans
for new building will be drawn and
more convenient one will be built in
the spring, heated by the Smeade sys-
tenn. Until then, school will be held
in churches and the town hall.
Mr.. L. 8. Hillabold visited his father
at Syracuse, Ind, the fore part of last
week.
G. F. Wilson spent Sunday in Ma
poleon.
John Horning was here Saturday, on
his way home from Tiffin, and other
eastern towns.
Miss Winnie Voigt was the recipient
of number of costly presents Satur-
day evening, her 18th birthday.
r. e. ID.
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LooklArounfl.


Before making your Holiday purchases you
should look around little and see where
you can do the best, see where you can get the
incest goods for the least money. Then too,
very often you do not know just what you
want. or can't think what will make the incest
present until yousee the article itself. Seur u
Balsley have very large variety in the line Of
Holiday good such as sre best adapted tothe
wants OF the people. things that are not only
beautiful but very useful; and We are sure
that il yoawill just take the trouble 10 step in
at this House ycu will see many things
which will please you very much. The stock
ofbooks 10 very large and q good assortment
of the best and most popular books published
can be found here on sale for the next 30days
at publishers lowest rates. Remember that q
good book always makes q nice present and il
always appreciated. III S5
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WritetoChas.
a FRIGHTFuL AooIDEST.
Killed BY an Express TrainvATsIe Of

Human Endurance. ~
Henry BFase 9 resident Of Stanley other
wise known as Black Ash this county, was
sick SIX days with an aggravated case of
typhoid fever, delerious most Of the time.
One O'Clock Sunday morning his wife and at
tendant became overcome with fatigue and
slept. The sick man, still out of his head,
arose and throwing an overcoat over his arm
departed in the bleak night with no wearing
apparel save his underwear and in his bare
feet. With this scanty wardrobe he walked
twomiles and half onthe railroad when he
was struck by the B. and o. fast line going
east. Thrown many yards from the track the
skull on top was torn apart in the center from
the base Of the brain to the nose. The lower
part Of the face was detached and hung down
on the chest. His body was bruised horribly.
In this condition be walked two miles to the
river andstopped at a farm house where lived
Joe Beckman. II was just day break and Mr..
Beckman giancing through glass door and
seeing this horrible apparition did not at
once go out and when few minutes later he
recovered his equanimity the man had dis
appeared. 1t is supposed that after leaving
Beokman's the sick man regained conscious
ness for he entered his own house several
hours later. Drs. Harrison of Napoleon and
Miller of Florida were at once summoned
and the mangled man operated upon. His
brains were oozing from the shull, the left
arm broken in two places, his feet in aterri-
Bile condition from coming in contact with
the ruff and frozen ground, while the body
was black with painful bruises. The skull
itself was crushed in many places. Still the
man lived and was conscious of all that
passed, not even taking chloform during the
painful operations. Death relieved him
shortly after the doctors left.
The case the doctors say stands without a
parallel, The bruised and torn feet alone
were enough to cause an ordinary mans
death.
The deceased was 80 years Of age and lately
married, leaving young wife to mourn his
sudden and terrible demise.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-12-18
GOSSIP


Personal etc, From Central Damascus.
GOSSIP CORNERS, Dec. 16. Especial.
Christmas is looming up and still
the corn is not all husked.
Hunters have been rushing the quail
business and reluctantly stopped the
18th.
w. J. Patterson took sick very sud-
denly Saturday and is in q precarious
condition.
B. F. Steiger visited In Putnam, last
week.
William Weaver has moved his saw
mill southeast Of Grand Rapids.
Newton Fitch was In the county cap
itol this week. s'e
AL Reed has taken his house down
and will move It to cClure, as soon as
the lots are drawn. "
Phillip Hoffman and family Of Grell-
ton, visited Thomas Frease and sisters,
Sunday. .a
A grand fox hunt will take place Sat
urday, south of Mcclure. The terri
tory to surround is sections 80 and 33 of
Damascus and sections 4 and s Of Rich
field. Foxes are thick and there will
be grand sport for both young and old.
Fred Kistner will be home during
the holidays, tg' q
James Snyder lost his pocket book
several days ago. Fortunately the
amount therein was small.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-12-18
Ed. Needham Becomes Notorious.

Edward Needham is well known in Napo-
leon, having lived here several years ago.
Last July he conceived novel way of max
ing money, and going to the postmaster at
Mcclure and other places, demanded in the
name Of the postal department the keys to
the Office, thus personating apostoface inspec-
tor. He was suspicioned, arrested and thrown
in Jail at Toledo to await his trial in the Uni
ted States court, which has been in session for
several weeks. Notwithstanding that he was
entitled to lawyer, gratis, he refused legal
advice and plead his own case. His educa-
ton is limited but lawyers and newspaper
men say his argument was good, and that the
Inconsistencies Of the prosecutor occasional
" received black eye. He was found guilty
but sentence was deferred until later.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-12-18
when,O When.

When weather always satisfies,
When politics are stripped Of Lies;
When all men form Brotherhood,
When women seek true Motherhood;
" hen Scandal taints nobody's tongue,
When envy to the winds is flung;
When Self Ia buried fathoms deep,
When Conscience never breaks our sleep;
When We no secrets have to tell,
When Hatred In no Heart did dwell;
When but for love all couples mate,
When Hope is no more linked to Fate;
When Friendship lasts up to the grave,
When Vice has freed its every slave,
When churches join and Creeds combine,
W hen water takes the place Of wine;
When all men seek the common veal,
When all q common impulse feel; n
When kings sre men and men are kings,
When labor sweetest comfort brings;
When swords are rusty in their sheaths;
When bloodess hands weave laurel wreaths;
When can mons boom on feetal days,
When soldiers only strut In plays;
When jails become the training g-school,
When all observe the Golden Rule;
When we will gaze on cloudless skies,
The Earth will be Paradise.
-PittsburE Dispatch
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-12-18
The Laws Governing the Rights of
Landowners and Hunters.

AS this is what is termed the "hunt-
ing season." considerable trouble has
arisen between the landowner and the
hunter. This trouble is entirely un-
necessary and can be avoided by an OBJ
servance of the laws governing the
matter. In the first place the hunter
has no right to go upon the grounds of
the landowner without his permission.
II the hunter does 60 upon the grounds
of the landowner without such per-
mission, the land owner has the right
to order him off his premises, but in
doing so dare not legally use violence
or in any manner maltreat him, even If
he refuses to leave the premises. II
the hunter goes off the premises when
30 ordered by the landowner, then the
latter has no redress except in case of
injury to stock or premises. II the
hunter refuses to leave the premises,
then the landowner can have him ar
rested for trespass. The land .owner
has no right to use force to eject the
hunter from his premises, and If he
does so he Is liable to be arrested and
punished for assault. Ifthe hunter Is
accompanied by a dog the land owner
has no legal right to injure the dog, but
If the dog Is found on the premises un.
accompanied by the owner, then the
landowner may shoot the dog. II
may be well for the hunter and the
landowner to each fully understand
the provisions of the law governing
this matter and thereby save them
selves much trouble. Whilema land
owners do not permit hunting on thei
premises, there are many Others who
if permission is asked, will allow thei
friends the privilege now and then, ant
hunters should ask permission and i
it is not granted them they should no
hunt on the premises. The privilege i
worth asking, even if it is refused; ant
especially first be asked of those wh'
have publicly notified hunters that the,
should not hunt on their premises
Where such notice has not been givel
!, the hunter may regard the privilege q
granted and there are no objections AM
consequently feel free to go upon th
: premises, subject to the penalty in cas-
he should do injury to the stock 0
property Of the landowner.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-12-18
ANOTHER RAILROAD FOR NAPO-
LEON AND HENRY COUNTY
We Almott Hear the Whistle Scream

The following railroad news we clip
from the GAINESVILLE Daily Signal of the
9th, which fully explains itself:
ANOTHER RAILROAD INCORPORATED
THE OHIO, BLACK DIAMOND AND
MICHIGAN RAILWAY, COMPANY. As
I There was filed by Col. Boone and as.
sociates to-day with Secretary Of State
Ryan ct Columbus, articles of incor-
poration of the Ohio, Black Diamond
and Michigan Railway company, q
company that will occupy a portion OF
the territory that was surveyed for the
GAINESVILLE, Mt. Vernon & Marion rail-
way. This move Is beiug made from
the fact that it Is only q question Of
time, when the latter company must
60 to the wall, as foreclosure proceedings
have already been commenced in the
u. s. Court at Columbus. Col. Boone
informs us that the new charter will
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-12-18
Not An sold Yet.

/ still have quite large lot of mems, boys
and childrens suits and overcoats; hats, over
alls, pants, vests and underwent, but they are
going fast. If you want the biggest bargains
Won ever saw you must come soon. / also have
two large fine show cases, and large French
Plate glass mirror, to sell at great sacrifice.
a WF ft4s $1f 8. BERNSTEIN.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-12-18
The Saw Burst.

Fast Friday as Cral Hamburger anemploye
Of SheIly's factory at Holgate, was running .
buzz saw, the saw broke into fragments
flying in all directions. Several struck Ham
burger in the head and neck severing the
wind pipe and badly fracturing the lower
law. While in this condition he walked the
lenoth of the factory and was then carried to
DIR. Archers Office. By prompt medical treat
ment his life will possibly be saved.
p. S-The unfortunate man died Tuesday
of stranguiation. tt
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Christmas and New Year Excursion 8
on the B. & o,

The Baltimore & Ohio R. r. Go. viii sell
round trip excursion tickets December "a,
25 and 81, 1890, and January /, 1891, good Tor
return passage to and including January B, TO
all points between Pittsburgh, Cincinnati and
Chicago. For time Of trains, rates and other
Information, call on Agents of the B. d y. "
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-12-18
Natural Gas Failing.

Most of our natural gas towns are just now
experiencing rather uncomfortable state of
affairs-the giving out Of natural gas as
fuel. Consumers are compelled to hustle
fuel to keep warm. 10 makes the stove trade
brisk and booms the wood and coal market,
but is not very pleasant for those who have
been used TO using natural gas for year or
twoi = .s = 5. g-t
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-12-18
A LadY,s Perfect COMPANION.

Every expectant mother should read our
new book by DR.. Dye, one of New York's
most celebrated physicians. A perfect moth
er's guide, it tells how the fearful ordeal can
be made easy, free from danger, and al
most entirely painless, thus saving months of
anxiety. dred and suffering. Full of valu-
able information to ladies, answering hun
dreds of delicate questions. Send two-cent
stamp for circulars, testimonials, and conf
dantial letter. Address, FRANK THOMAS & Go.
Publishers, Baltimore, Md. Oct.2-1y
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-12-18

To the milk diet 30 often recon-
mended for invalids, should be added
Mellin's Food, By its aid, the dIfficul-
ty which patients generally find In di-
gestlng milk alone is entirely overcome;
It also adds greatly TO the food value Of
the milk,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-12-18
Grand Fox Hunt in Marion and Bart
H.' low Townships.


The citizens of Marion and Barlow town
shipa are invited TO assemble on Tuesday,
Dec. %, 1890, on the following lines: East
line on Dagget road in Bartlow, south line on
the east and west road one mile south OF the
center line of Bartlow and Marion twps, the
west line on the Henderson and Pittman road,
the north line on township line. Center to
be near Heidelbachs mill in Barlow. Ofhcer
Of the day, L. R. Parker; captain on east hne'
Moses Goats; south line, Sam'l. Harshbarger;
west line, VIM. Barhite, ST.; north line, Jonas
Wolgermuth. Lines to form promptly at -
o'clock a. M; signal for lines to start, whistle
from Lesueur's mill. Let every man and boy
in the surrounding country turn out and enjoy
days grand sport.
By order OF committee. L. R. PARKER.
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soldOut.

sherin-eIeet Decker has sold his interest
in the eIectric light businessto W. A. Shelf.
The Beard Co. will miss Mr.. Decker, but 1t
ishoped Mr.. Shelf viii prove as good a man,
and no doubt he will. We wish all parties
nnnnarnad success.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-12-18
Oasey's Troubles.

The second visit Of casey's Troubles to Ma
poIeon will be on Friday night Of this week, at
Rink Opera House. All will remember the
first visit and the delightful evenings amuse-
ment the company gave us. No doubt the
houss will be packed Friday evening.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-12-18

RHEuMAT1sM CURED IN DAY.-"Mystic
Cure" for Rheumatism and Neuralgia radi.
cally cures in to days. Its action upon the
system is remarkable and mysterious. It re-
moves at once the cause and the disease inn
mediately disappears. The first dose greatly
benefits. rs cents. Sold by d. j. Humphrey,
druggist, Napoleon, dec II 90-ly
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-12-18

The next term of the Tri-State Normal Col
1ege at Angola, Ind, viii open on Dec. 3oth.
Board at this institution during the past year
has averaged but 81. 40 per week.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-12-18

The Knights of Labor held rather novel
entertainment at their lodge rooms ON Tues-
day evening "a mush and milk festival. The
entertainment was enjoyed BY large num-
ber.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-12-18

Personal Liberty Us Physical Slavery.
We are all free American citizens,
enjoying our personal liberty; but most
of us are in physical slavery, suffering
from scrofula, salt rheum or some 9TH
er form ofimpure blood. Hoods Sarsa-
parilla is the great blood purifier which
dissolves the bonds of disease, gives
health and perfect physical liberty.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-12-18

Remember that every pair of the e. p.
Reed shoe, the ladies favorits, is warranted.
They have always given satisfaction. For
sale at Theodore Suhr's. 3t
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-12-18
Oyster Supper.

The ladies of Harrison Center and vicinity
will give an oyster supper at that place, (bet-
tsr known as the old Bemeft Church, on Sat-
urday night, Dec. Goth, 1880. Every body in
q vfknd -.'t
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-12-18

Who has been attending lectures in Philadei-
phia during the fall and winter, will be at
home from the 27d of December until the "a
~ JanuaFV
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-12-18

The Presbyterian Sabbath School will be
treated to ice cream, cake and candy on
Christmas eye., at.the city hall.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-12-18

A canopy composed of peculiarly folded
handkerchiefs is one of the many attractions
at Horn & Norden's.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-12-18

At 1885," the largest assortment Of watches
in Henry county can be found. We have all
grades-from Waterbury to the most ex-
pensive. tt
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-12-18

Alarge stock of buggy whips at very low
prices at F. Shoner's harness shop. tt
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-12-18
Closed on Christmas.

shoemaker Bros, store will be closed on
Christmas. Customers win govern them
selves accordingly. ''.' 2t
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-12-18

The Holgate Times under its new manage
ment has changed from united labor organ
TO an independent journal.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-12-18

Genial John L. Dixon of Marion township
was in the city Saturday.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-12-18
A Gard ofThanks.

We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to
the men who by their faithful efforts found
the remains Of ourlate son and brother "Ho-
mer." Also the kind friends and neighbors
who SO generously aided MS in our affection.
We shall always remember them with graft
tude.
Mr.. AND Mrs. w. B. SNOWMAN AND Son.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-12-18

The best known remedy for the Throat
Chest and Lungs is DR.. Hart's Cough Cure.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-12-18

Many different grades Of silverware at
low prices at '.ssan II
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-12-18

I, Special attention is called TO the elegant
chsnawars for sale at nsss.n II
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-12-18

Mr.. AND MRS. W. B. SNOWMAN AND SON.
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Ache they would Do almost priceless 90 those
who suffer from this distressing complaint;
but fortunately their goodness does not end
they viii not be willing 10 do without them.
HuE After All aiee head -