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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-07-09
COTTON NOTES.

Fourth of July was intended to be
celebrated, but in the evening the tired
farmers came in and made q bon fire
and with the assistance of Mr.. David
son, the new grocer. gave quite cele-
bration, having fire works, foot races by
men and boys, sack races, wheelbar-
row races, which were enjoyed by all.
Harlow is bound to keep the town
alive il he can.
The scarlet fever made its appear
ance at Mr.. Whitkers, Ray being the
victim. Glad to hear that he is better.
A new girl at George Hardey's.
Uncle John Henricks, one of the
pioneers of Washington twps, was
buried June Goth. He came to Cotton
about 1852 and saw the hardships of a
pioneer life. He lived in Cotton until
about two years ago, when he went to
Syivania, Lucas county, where he
lived until the time of his death.
Mrs Minnie Burns, of Decatur, ILL.,,
is spending the hot weather in Cotton,
guest of her parents, J. G. Jones and
wife.
Miss Kate Younkman. of Toledo, is
the guest of F. 0. GoodeIl,
Crops look we'll and the farmer has
nothing to wish for but the renomina-
tion of Gov. Campbell.
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improvements.

Many are the improvements which have
been made in and around Napoleon this
spring and summer. The Massuary Railroad
Paints sold at Saur & Balsley's drug store
can be seen nearly everywhere. The wall
paper and ceiling paper can be seen in many
different houses. In fact, the name of Saur
& Balsley's drug store has become house.
hold word in many families when anything
is needed or wanted in the drug or book line
This house is known to carry very large and
complete stock of everything in its line, so
that when anything is wanted they strike for
this store where they are almost sure to get
it, besides they know they will get the best
quality and the prices will be just as low and
often even lower than elsewhere. Good
goods and low prices has been the motto
with this house for many years. and the peo-
pie can say whether it has been successful or
not.
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Highest of all in Leavnng Power-U Govt Report Aug H. 1885,
Roe! q! Bski9g Bs%5sgg
ABSOLUTELY PURE
ABSOLUTELY PURE
MCCLURE TALK.

]. X. White and w. A. Brandow, of
Bowling Green, were in town last Sum-
dav.
Zone Roberts, of Mungen, was the
guest of his mother Saturday and Sum
day.
Mrs. George Ansil. of Toledo, was
the guest of G.. w. Emery and family
Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Lille Long. of Toledo, spent
Saturday and Sunday with her pa
rents.
Jno. Ryder, of Mungen, spent Satur-
day and Sunday with relatives in town.
Geo. Long, of Elm Center was the
guest of his parents Saturday and Sum-
day.
Ed. DeTray, of Forest, spent Satur-
day and Sunday with relatives here.
t. W. Durbin, wife and daughter, of
Napoleon, spent Saturday and Sunday
with relatives here.
Miss Stella Walker and father, of
Delta, were the guests of Albert
Lymangrover and family Saturday and
Sunday.
w. w. Emmell and wife, of Texas,
was the guests of L. G. Warner and
family Saturday and Sunday.
The 4th was very ably celebrated
here with long program well carried
out; between 1000 or 5000 people in at
tendance. The foot and horse races
were of the very best. Mcclure can
boast of a number one sprinter.
G. w. Long and family spent Sum
day with Mr.. Longs mother in Texas.
Quite little money changed hands
on the horse race, r. G. Croninger be-
ing the heaviest looser.
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DR.. Hunter has returned from his Indiana

DR.. Hunter has returned from his Indiana
visit.
Squire Younkma1, of Hamler. was in the
city Monday.
]. B. Couch spent few days at home dur
ing the past week.
Miss Julia, Fouke, of Elmore, is the guest
of friends in the city.
Miss Kate Didway, of Findlay is gust at
the home of DR.. Sau-.
Miss Clara Schultz of Defiance, is visiting
her friend, Miss Jennie Keelen.
E. F. Wilcox and daughter Florence spent
Saturday and Sunday in Toledo.
Mrs. Al. Betz and family are visiting
friends and relatives at Holgate.
Mrs. R. Lynch of this city is visiting
friends at Tifin and Sycamore, o.
G. W. Gardner and family attended the
Hengstler wedding at Defiance Tuesday.
Chas. Evers and wife went to Defiance
Tuesday to attend the Hengstler- -shondel
wedding.
Clifton Bowers of Malinta, was one OF the
many from abroad who enjoyed himself here
on the 4th.
Mrs. Jarvis, nee Ella Geering, and child are
down from Defiance the guests of 6. M. and
Mrs. Heller.
Mrs. Wiltz Gehrett and daughter of Desh-
ler, have been visiting friends in Napoleon
during the past week.
Misses Carrie TuttIe, CLAUDIA and Mable
Reiter. of Defiance, visited with W. V. Nc
Henry and family several days of this week.
Dan. Hartnett was up from the Capital this
week, called here by the illness of his little
daughter who was threatened with diphtheria.
Mrs. P. Kettenring and Mrs. Hollingshead
of Defiance, returned to their homes last
week after several days visit with Gov. and
Mrs. Scott.
Samuel Bretz and son Dow. of Richfeld,
were in the city on Monday. They are both
staunch Democrats and are much interested
in their party's welfare. They report crops
looking good.
Owen Muky and wife, fomerly Margaret
Finucan, and daughter, are visiting in Ma
poleon. They have just returned from
several months trip in the south and west
for Mr.. Ms. health and will stay with rela-
tives here several weeks before returning to
their home in Hutchinson, Kas.
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FROM THE "CORNERS."

RIDGEvILLE, July 7th, 1891.
Mr.. GreenIeaf and wife stopped a
short time at the Corners last Thursday
afternoon.
Ed. Baer made trip to Gherett, Ind,
the past week.
Prof. Duble and wife, of Wauseon,
spent the 4th at this place.
Elmer Clarke and Harry Emery, of
Defiance, spent the Fourth at this
place.
Quite number of the friends and
neighbors of HI. A. Fauver celebrated
the 4th by holding a picnic in his or
chard; there were in attendance from
Defiance the Misses Gleason and moth
er, Mrs. Holgate and sons and Harry
Emery and Elmer Clarke. All re-
ported most enjoyable time, and in
the evening all were invited to the
home of L. w. Rogers to see display
of fireworks.
A dance was held at the Corners on
the evening Of the 4th, but the pro-
ceeds were much smaller than expect
ed. x
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Buggies and WAGONS.

All those thinking of buying surrey, bug
gy or wagon, should call on John Miller and
investigate his prices and work. A fine stock
always on hand, made from the best materi-
al and in workmanlike manner. He war
rants all his work, and long years of expert
ence in the business should recommend hiE
for honest work. Don't purchase until yol
have examined his stock. Shop between tn
river and canal, Perry street. je-1I-3m.
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He is An unnecessary Evil.

Those in town Saturday were somewhat
amused at our restauranter, Fred. Hilgendorf
cantering up Perry street in search of the
Marshal. The Marshal's investigation elici-
ted that 81 Davis had entered the Delmonico
and not in exactly parliamentary language
ordered up lunch. H. preferred lingo of
charges and of course our worthy Marshal
could not do otherwise than arrest the alleg-
ed law-breaker. He was released, however
in the afternoon. While he might have said
what is not in place in drawing room, still
the temper of Hilgendorf as well as his
language is not the most refined; in fact it is
quite the opposite and in measure Davis
is to be excused
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He Couldn't Have Been Drunker,

just before the tub race last Saturday
many people were shocked and grieved to
see one of our 4-year old youths on the op-
posite side of the canal in beastly state of
intoxication. Time and again he arose
from the canal bank and endeavored to make
his way to fence near by for support, but
all to no avail, for each successive time he
fell in heap to the earth. Some compan-
ions assisted him to a fence where he stood
the picture of abiectness and humiliation.
We endeavored to ascertain this wayward
youths name, with the intention of re-
spectfully referring him to our many re-
formatory societies, but failed. He would
make excellent material for them to practice
on.
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CUT TO PIECES.
HoIgate Still Keeping Up It's Record
For Violent Deaths.

Word was received here of the horrible
death of young Abe VanVlerah, Saturday
night, in Holgate.
IL appears that he had been drinking all
day and when evening came on he was in a
beastly state of intoxication. Becoming
overpowered by the effects of the stuff he lay
down on the Cloverleaf track and slept.
A fast line coming by soon after, liter
ally tore the unfortunate man to pieces. 1t
was with difficulty that the remains could be
gathered up and placed together 40 as to re-
semble human being. The inquest elected
the above and the remains were taken to his
home in Pleasant township.
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The Fourth a Blooming Success.

Was the celebration in Napoleon on the
4th success? Ask the 5000 people in attend
ance. Or if.that will consume too much time.
take our word for it when we say it was, and a
blooming one at that
The day was all that could be desired in re-
gard to the weather; the people were made up
from Henry county's best population all bent
on having a good time-none prepared to
criticise. At ten o'clock the parade formed
and marched and great was the enthusiasm
Messing this grand display. Among the more
prominent features were, A small girls
dressed in white representing the states
clustered around the Goddess of Liberty,
Lillian Cary, all carried on float drawn by
Jeakle's ponies; trades displays by Shoema-
ker Bros, Norden & Rruns, S. L. Curtis,
Geo. Shumaker, A. Bradley, Theodore Lud-
wig, VIM. Samse, VIM. Spengler and Others
The Fire Dept was also out in all its glory.
The contests were spirited and interesting.
The most laughable was that of pie, wherein
Jake Holly came off victor, crawling outside
of life sized pie in just s. seconds. The fire
works in the evening were first-class, many
new departures from the old roman CANDLE
skyrocket style, being introduced.
The following contestants were regarded
superior in their specialties and awarded the
prizes:
Egg contest, Cal Stout, $500. M
Foot race, L. Alabaugh 1st, $500.
g Fred Hilgendorff 2nd, $500.
Tub race, N. Backcock, $500.
Orange contest, VIM. Barnhart, $500.
Three-legged race, Cal Stout and L. Ala
baugh, $500.
Pie eating contest, Jake Holly, $500.
Wheelbarrow race, o. Donigan 1st, $500.
I" " L. Price, End, $I.O0.
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FREEDOM TOWNSHIP.

Farmers are beginning to harvest
their wheat in our locality. The wheat
crop is good, corn and oats are Begin
ming to show up, the hay crop is light
and the potato crop is going to be very
good.
Eli Gehrett has completed his large
barn on his farm. Its dandy.
Miss Nora Mauk is visiting in Tole-
do.
John Jenkins has completed his new
cellar.
J. RaidIe has repainted his house.
William Motter steps around with a
great smile on his face on account of
the arrival of an eight pound boy.
That's right.
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Death ofJames Emery.

James Emery, one of our pioneers TO this
county, died Saturday evening at his home
on Washington st. from Bright's Disease of
the kidneys.
He was born in Montville, Maine, Feb. 5,
1890; moved to Ohio with his parents in 1888
and settled at Defiance. In 1s47he moved to
Henry county following the pursuit of farm
ing until 1860 when he moved to Napoleon
where he has since resided. He was in the
62nd year of his age. The funeral was held at
M. E. church Tuesday afternoon with Rev.
Campbell officiating.
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Their Annual Outing.

The steamer owned by Mr.. Wolf swung her
prov down the river Tuesday with the Tur-
keyfoot club aboard enroute for Turkeyfoot
Creek to enjoy its annual outing. The club
is now composed of II. f. Nor
den, D. ]. Humphrey, A. Bradley, Mat.
Reiser jr., John Halter, R. B. Heller, ia cob
Augenstein, Jim Hanna, E. E. Decker and
Wallace Blair.
They will stay as long as the bait holds out.
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The Way to Grow Rich.

AhO WY w NAVU ACAOus
Those Who Save a Portion of Their
Earnings, Are Sure to Prosper.
Charles Dickens, who was a
great student of human nature,
in his "David Copperfeld'
makes MIR. Micauber observe:
eff a man had 20 pounds a
year for his income. and spent
19 pounds,r 19 shillings and 6
pence, he would be happy; but
if he spent 20 pounds and one
farthing, he would be misera-
ble." The truth of this quaint
ly expressed warning is every
day shown by the happy re-
suits which come to those, who
from their earnings however
small-are able and willing to
lay by a portion for a future
day. This habit has laid the
foundation for many a fortune,
and proved of inestimable val
lie in time of need, aud those
who have practiced buying
their wall decorations, window
curtains, paints, oils, varnishes
and brushes of Saur Il Balls
ley, are willing to testify that
they have been able to deco
rate and repaint their homes as
we'll as their neighbors and still
have enough to eventually
place them in easy circumstan-
ces. If you are not now a
customer, better become one
at once and you will soon see
how easy it is to solve the
problem Chow to save money"
It is simply remarkable
what fine wall paper can be
bought for very little money.
It is now possible to paper an
entire house with elegant and
artistic paper and yet not ex-
pend an unnecessary and ex-
horbitant sum. The display of
unique and novel patterns in
wall paper made by Saur & Balls
ley, is the admiration of all who
have looked at it. 1t is astock
to please everybody.
No intending buyer of wall
paper can afford to overlook
this large stock, which con-
tains three patterns to every
one shown by all others COM
bined in this locality. This is
a fact that can readily be es-
tablished by a visit to their
store.
Saur y Balsley's paints and
oils have an established repu-
tation. They are known as
the best the market affords and
sold as cheap, if not cheaper,
than inferior goods. Brighten
up your houses by applying
some Of these paints and you
not only make your homes at
tractive, but a thing of beauty
and comfort.
Then again, examine their
line of drugs and patent medi
cines, and see if it does not
compare favorably with any Of
a similar nature in the North
west. This house is very old
one, and years Of buying have
brought to hand all drugs and
patent medicines Of any note.
Their drugs are pure, and are
open for analysis.
The Book and Stationery
department is within itself a
sight worth travelling to see
and examine. They make a
speciality Of school books and
school supplies, while there are
very few of the classics that
cannot be found on their
shelves.
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Produced from the laxative and nutritious
juice of California figs, combined with the
medical virtues of plants known to be most
beneficial to the human system, acts gently
on the kidneys, liver and bowels, effectually
headaches, and curing habitual constipation.
I'm
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For Life,

Mervin Kuhns, who has for two years ter
rorized two states, and whose trial at Tiffin
closed last Friday, was found guilty of mur-
der in the second degree, and will spend the
balance CT his deys in the penitentiary. A
motion for a new trial has been made, but no
one believes it will be granted. 1t will be
heard Saturday.
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Death of q Former II esident of Napo.
leon.

We clip the following death notice from
the Horton, Kansas, Commercial Mr.. Fish
er was formerly resident of this city:
Grant P. Fisher, son of Mr.. and Mrs. j. H.
Fisher, died last Friday forenoon of quick
consumption. He was Is years old. 1Pat," !"
as he was commonly called, was afflicted
with spinal deformity from infancy. He
was unusually bright, mentally, and on &C.
count of this and his unfortunate condition
he was more privileged than most boys,
wherever he went. Over month ago his
lungs became afflicted, and from that time
he was little seen Oh the streets. His parents
did everything in their power to relieve his
suffering, but to no avail. The funeral was
conducted at the Catholic church, by Rev.
Father Jennings on Saturday and the re-
mains inferred in the Horton cemtery.
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Co. F. Getting Ready for Camp.

A full attendance of Co. F is requested for
Thursday evenings drill. The time is COM
ing near at hand for the company to go into
camp, and as there is number of important
matters to be attended to it is ordered that
every member be present as it will be to
your interest to do so.
By order of G. E. REYNOLDS, Capt.
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RHEUMATISM CURED IN DAY.-"Mystic
Cure" for rheumatism and Neuralgia radi
cally cures in l to days. Its action upon the
syste m is remarkable and mysterious. 1t re-
move at once the cause and the disease i'm
10 ediately disappears. The first dose greatly
benefits. 75cents. Sold by d. j. Humphrey,
druggist, Napoleon, dec IL 9O-ly
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HolGate Hack.

The hack will run between Holgate AM
Napoleon on Tuesdays and Fridays, leaving
Holgate at p. M. and Napoleon at p. m.
Price for round trip SLIGO.
Pm VIM. HAYNES.
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Entertainment.

There will be an entertainment, consisting
of music, recitations and speaking, at the
Good Templars Hall On next Monday even
ing, July 18th. An invitation is extended to
all
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Marriage Licenses,
B. F. Wade & Co. Burned Out at To.
IedO.

Their many friends here were panied to
learn on Friday morning last that B. T. Wade
d Co.. of Toledo, had burned out the night
before. The fire was first discovered at 10
o'clock in the 9Th story. and is supposed to
have been an instance of spontaneous com
bustion, among the infiammable material
usually found around printing establish
ment of the magnitude of the Wade Co.
Their loss is put at S60,0O0, with an insur-
ance of $37,750. The building was owned by
Walbridge heirs and was insured for $15, 1000.
Our county commissioners and Prosecut-
ing attorney Ragan, who happened to be in
the city, witnessed the conhagration, and say
while it was terrible destruction of proper
ty the sight was grand.
The company say they will be in operation
again in few weeks.
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The Object of the American Govern
ment.

The great celebration in Napoleon last Sat-
urday brings vividly to the minds eye that
we were once bound to tyrannical old E1oth-
er who cared not for her offspring except as
a means of personal gain. We cast off the
yoke with which she encircled our necks, and
the burdens she piled mountain high on our
shoulders. We resolved to avail ourselves of
those inalienabie rights, Life, Liberty and
Pursuit of Happiness. The first two we gen.
orally get, but do we always enjoy the latter ?
A great man once said that happi ness is born,
bred and meets its death at the home. Not
withstanding this, and Notwithstanding that
Saur & Balsley has placed it within the reach
of every one in Henry county to possess an
artistic hom;, not few have not happy
homes. For very small sum you can
brighten your home and the lives of your
family with coat of their frst-class paints,
or with wall and ceiling paper, o. several of
their cheap but tasty curtains at the bare win
dows. The improvement will be marvellous
your house which is your world, will bea
thing of beauty and joy forever.
This house is also long been recognized as
headquarters for all kinds of pure drugs, oils,
stationary and books. When dealing in any
of these lines give them call and you will
save money,
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Lost a Finger,

Fourth of July has never rolled around and
away again without some accident of more or
less seriousness.
Geo. Grabill was engaged in charging an
anvil when a premature discharge blew of
the second finger of his left hand at the first
joint. He had fired 80 times but the anvil be-
came TOO hot for the S1st, hence the accident
The Penn's Grove record., 1891-01-30

Syrup"

Here IS something fromMr, Frank
A. Hale, proprietor of the De Witt
House, Lewiston, and the Tontine
Hotel, Brunswick, Me. Hotel men
meet the world as it comes and goes,
and are not slow in sizing people
and things up for what they are
worth, He says that he has lost a
father and several brothers and sis
tiers from Pulmonary Consumption,
AID is himself frequently troubled
with colds, and he
Hereditary often coughs enough
to make him sick at
C~onsumptionhis stomach. When
ever he has taken a
cold Of this kind he uses Boschee's
German Syrup, and it cures him
every time. Here is a man who
knows the full danger Of lung trou-
b!es. and would therefore be most
particular as to the medicine he used.
What Is his opiaioni Listen u
use nothing but Boschee's German
Syrup. and have advised, Ip.esuue,
more than a hundred different per-
sous to take it. They agree with
me that il is the best cough syrup
IN the market" .
The Penn's Grove record., 1891-01-30

Siam keeps up with the procession,
She is 10 have anelectric railroad thirty
miles long.
The distance between the rows Of
gold lace on a German a1miral's sleeves
must be .27529 of an i~nch-neither more
nor less.
Mexican contractors are importing
thousands of Chinese laborers to wOrt
on railroads in course of construction
there.
silk from paper-pulp Is madesmooth
and brilliant, has about the same elast.
lefty as ordinary silk, and is about two
thirds as strong.
-Foot-and-mouth disease is still pre-.
valent in Germany. and seems To have
gained u foothold In the western prov
inces.
"A little 4.year-old girl Ill England
writes with her left hand and writesh her
words backward, as they are reflected IN
a mirror from ordinary writing. Her
friends have to read them by the aid OF
q looking-glass.
A contract has been made at Seen,
Oregon to dig a ditch three miles long
for the drainage of Lake Labish,, by
which means 3500acres Of valuable land
will be reclaimed
1t is strange muses. the Chicago
Herald, how fact American rifles have
rid the new world Of the large carnivora.
Within the list fifty years wolves and
bears have entirely disappeared from
hundreds Of thousands Of square miles
where they once were as numerous as
rabbits.
Eleven battle ships, With an aggre-
gate displacement of 10000 tons, are
now being built for tie German Gov
eminent. AT Elberg no fewer than
seventy torpedo boats are being built
for the Government.
The cattle men of Southern Arizona
are making an endtavor to raise SlO,UuU
In order 10 sink wells along the old en-
igrant trail to California. The burden
some railroad rates, which eat up the
profits OF the cattle producers, are the
cause of this movement.
The exports from the Ottawa dis
trict to the United States for the last
three months amount to $3.50, 900 more
than SlO0. 900 In excess OF the exports
for the similias period In 1889.
Zoe Clayton, a San Francisco wGm'
an, is walking across the continent for
a purse OF 81 a mile, providing she
walks more than fifteen miles a day.
She is i'll Nevada about n hundred
miles ahead of time.