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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

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life's ladder. No matter who
or what they areor where they
come from, the ladder is placed
before them to climb. Some
run up its rounds actively and
with apparent ease; others are
slow but sure; others fall when
half way up; others reach all
but the last round than fall.
Some of our people deserve
the success they have attained;
they are entitled to a resting
place on the top round of life's
ladder; their pluck, tact and
business energy has placed
them there, position they are
justly entitled to hold.
There are probably few busi-
ness men in this part of the
state in the same line of trade,
who by dint Of honesty and
years of steady earnest toll,
have reached as lofty aposition
on the ladder of fame as Messrs.
Saur & Balsley, proprietors Of
the far famed Drug, Book and
Wall Paper House under their
control. Their business career
in Napoleon dates back over a
quarter of century, during
which period they have con-
stantly studied the wants of the
people in this locality and their
efforts have been duly appre-
ciated.
The firm has had an unpre-
cedented holiday trade, but
many articles, both useful and
ornamental is still on exhibition
which they. are offering at ex-
tremely low figures, in order
to make room for their usual
spring stock. It will repay
any one to take advantage of
the goods and prices now rang
ing at this house.
In the way of wall and CELL
ing papers, paints, oils, var
nishes, brushes, etc, a large
andvaried stockis always shown
and the record Of this house on
these goods is not allowed to
lag. The stock is complete
throughout, and the brands and
quality of the goods tested, and
all sold as cheap if not cheaper
than can be had in the great
Northwest.
With a small outlay you can
decorate your homes, making
them both attractive and COM
Portable, two of the requisites
of a perfect and happy fireside.
To still make the expense less
one can place these papers up
on the walls themselves; it re-
quires no expert, Then why
notd this foryour families, by
buying some of the fine patterns
Of wall paper on sale at Saur
& Balsley's ?
All the celebrated patent
medicines always on hand, for
the cure Of any ache and pain
known to the human and ami
NAL family. Pure and fresh
drugs, for which this house is
noted.
Everybody is welcome to the
store of Saur & Balsley, wheth-
er they wish to purchase or
not, and everybody is invited
to call and takes a look over the
vaststock.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

We are agent for the Stone Gotf & Co.,
hand made boots. Every pair is warranted,
and you can buy them at first cost now at
Geo. III. Rohrs & Bros. ct
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

chase's Barley Malt whisky-aids digestion.
Chase's Barley Malt whisky for weak lungs.
Chase's Barley Malt whisky-for purity.
II. Gathman, Sole agent for Napoleon. I'm
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

At a meeting of the Napoleon Township
Board of Education Saturday, the truant of
ficer's salary was fixed at $3.50 per diem for
actual services, said service not to exceed
one day in every week.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

Dan Bigford, George Mutton and Jas. Day.
ringer contributed to the city exchequer
Friday and Saturday. The amounts aggre-
gated $40.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

For plumage gay and sombre-siIks, rib.
bons, ETC., for hat trimmings, examine the
Dawson Sisters large stock. Their selection
is complete. If
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

Friday was seniors day at the school house.
A number of creditable orations and essays
were delivered besides we'll planned pro-
gramme of music.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

Hereafter shall render a statement of ac-
count for settlement on the first of each
month, unless other arrangements are made.
ct W. j, PrERREPoNT, Dentist,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

Mr.. A. B. Scribner is again occupying his
old quarters on Washington street. He has a
fine room and has it well stocked with agri-
cultural implements of all kinds.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

Why do you go to a shoe store and pay
from Soc to $500 more on pair of boots and
shoes than you can buy them at Great Cost
Sale at Geo. H. Rohrs & Bros. 2t
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

Carl Welfarth, editor Of the Putnam County
Democrat, shook hands with brothers in the
profession here several days this week. He
was the guest of @. F. Clement. IS
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

Take your produce to j. M. Hoffman,
south side river, where you can get better
prices and buy goods cheaper than any house
in town, 2t
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

Our prices on custom work have been re
duced wonderfully. We let out none but
fashionable and perfect fitting suits.
3t ,s GEO. HAHN.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

Send to the Queen City Medical Co., 25 W.
9Th ST., Cincinnati, O., for the great Head
ache and Neuralgia Cure. See their adver-
tisement in nianother column. ~
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

We have marked all our cloaks at less then
trst cost; we want to sell every cloak in our
store no matter what they cost us. Come in
and get one. 2t GEo. Fl. RoHRs & Bro.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

Prices reasonable as consistent for reliable
operations. No extra charge for painless ex-
tracting. W. ]. PERREPo1Nr, Dentist,
If Bitter Block near Miller House.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

Charles Yeager has returned from New
York, and as graduate Of the John ]. Mitch
ell Cutting School, having received his diplo-
ma last week. For the present he will enter
the employ of s. M. Honeck as cutter.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

The protracted meetings at the M. E.
Church are still continued. Day meetings
are also being held this week. The meetings
have been well attended.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

Recorder j. W. Hanna accompanied the
commissioners to Toledo last week on bust
ness relative to the new indexing.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

Lost.-A gold breastpin, somewhere in Ma
poleon on Saturday last. The finder will be
literally rewarded by leaving the same at
this office.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

The Commissioners and Recorder were in
Port Clinton Tuesday examining the system
of indexing used in Ottawa county.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

Gas well near Cygnet that at first turned
out 4, 100000 cubit feet of gas is now one Of
the best oil wells in the field.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

Father Pitz is having portico planned for
the front of his residence on Clinton street.
He will have it put up before spring.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

1See the dress goods we are selling Just now;
it is wondelf full; you can buy black Henrietta
dress for less money than we can replace
them for. 2t Gro. d. RoHRs & BRo.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

G. 2. Kroh, an extensive manufacturer of
carriage tops and trimmings, Toedo. made
Napoleon flying business trip Saturday.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

The merchant who quits advertising be
cause the holidays are over might as we'll pu
up his shutters and wait for customers tt
sneak in at the back door.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

Okee Palmer, of Harrison township, enter
tanned the pupils Of his school one evening
last week. About thirty we're present and a
pleasant evening was spent.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

You can't afford to place your orders for
$500 pants until you have seen the Storm
Pants Co. Diemer's Block, Perry st. If
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

Our stock of underwear is going fast, as we
sell all underwear at first cost. It will pay
you to buy now and save it until next winter.
See them at Geo. H.-Rohrs & Bros. 2t
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

The cut price in shawls is the biggest ever
known of; if you see the prices we marked on
them you will surely buy one.
2t GEo, FL, ROHRs IL Bro.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

The board of trustees of the Presbyterian
church have selected @. E. Reynolds, secreta-
ry and w. F. BaIsley, treasurer.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

Young man, there's nothing like iudiciou
matrimony. 1t is a great supplanter o
saloons and billiard rooms.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

Commissioner Stranahan, in charge of tn,
fish hatchery at Putin. Bay, says that he ex
poets 2o,o0o, 900 white fish.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

E. R. Cowdrick placed $25,0Oo policy on
the life of one of our citizens last week. We
could not learn the name of the person.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

Call on Honeck and leave your measure fo
neat fitting suit or pair of pants. Guar
antee fit and satisfaction. 81
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

Edward Sites was up before the Common
Pleas court last week to answer to a charge
by the grand jury of destroying trees. He
plead not guilty and the jury after hearing
the evidence believed likewise.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

See the calico we are selling at 4c per yard
They are the best goods made.
ct Gro. III. RoHRs & BRo.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

The "Lend Hand" circle of Kings
Daughters will give musical at the Presby-
terrain Church, Thursday evening, Jan. 39th..
Admission 1oc. All are cordially invited to at
tend
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

Allstyles of millinery at Davisons' are being
sold at ridiculously low prices. You can save
money by patronizing them. If
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22
If Your House is on Fire

You put water on the burning timbers, not on
the smoke. And if you have catarrh you
should attack the disease in theiblood, not in
your nose. Remove the impure cause, and
the local effect subsidies. To do this, take
Hood Sarsaparilla, the great blood purifier,
which radically and permanently cures ca
tarrh. 1t also strengthens the nerves. Be
sure to get only Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

The State Of Ohio VS.. Augustine Pilliod
was nollied in Common Pleas court last
week.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

The days are lengthening. On the last
day of this month the sun will rise at I'LL
o'clock a. M, and sets at SIG o'clock p. m.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

Messrs. Thomas ]. Painter of South Napo.
leon and Tobias Knipp of Flatrock are visit
ing John W. Knipp in Findlay.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

s. M. Honeck will have complete line of
boys and children's clothing next month,
February. ct
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

For iewelry, fine and cheap, call on Voigt
& HiIlabold, in HoIgate. Repairing also
done on short notice. If
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

The Storm Pants 90. have just received a
fine lot of pants patterns. Call and examine
before purchasing elsewhere. If
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

We are selling the best American indigo
blue calico at 4slc per yard.
Horn & NoRpRN.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

We will sell you goods for less money than
anybody in this town. Try us.
ct GEO. Fl. RoHRs & Bro.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

The Wabash pay car passed over the line
Monday. To say it made the boys happy but
poorly expi esses it.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

The Evangelical meetings are still in pro-
gress. We understand there has been quite a
number of conversions.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

Just think, Napoleon factory flannel al
271Sc per yard for the month of January al
Geo. II. Rohrs & Bros. ct
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

Guy G. Dittenhaver visited Ottawa and
other Putnam county towns last week in the
interest of the NORTHWEST.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

Presiding Elder Lease of Defiance held
quarterly meeting at the M. E. Church, Sun
dav
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

7. o. Donovan of Newark, O., and Chas.
Dodge of Toledo, attorneys, attended court
here last week.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

Except the very cheapest all our stock is
of our own make and warranted.
If F. SHoNER.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

Will Vandenbroek is the happy father of q
bouncing baby girl. viii will now give you
better sits" than ever.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

Misses Lizzie and Blanche Lemert attended
a reception at Miss Dell Prices, Toledo
Saturday evening.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

The "oldest inhabitant" says the road
have never been better during the winter sea
son than this year.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

The best medicine authorities say
the proper way to treat catarrh--is to
take a constitutional remedy, like
Hoods Sarsapafilla.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

We sell the best Woonsocket rubber boots
at $3.50 pair. ct GEo. H. RoHRs & BIO.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22
ensionClainn.

Saddles, brides and latest style harnesses
at +. Shoner's. II
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

Miss Minnie McBane entertained the
Kings Daughters on Wednesday evening of
last week.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

A large line of neckwear in Teck's and 4
in hands at Soc, worth double the money.
3t GEO. HAHN.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

Miss Rose Miller of Holgate, visited the
family of Treasurer GrolE, Sunday.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

You can make big money by buying dry
goods, boots and shoes at Geo. Il. Rohrs &
Bros. 2t
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

If you want neat fit call at the Storm
Pants Co. over Diemers. If
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

John Wagner of the South Ridge was in
the city Tuesday.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

Geo. Hildred attended a meeting of the
Union Association of Lumber Dealers at To-
ledo on Tuesday.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

Mrs. M. Kitner and little daughter of De.
fiance spent Sunday with s. Bernstein and
family,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

John Wagner of the South Ridge was in
the city Tuesday.
John Hornung of New Bavaria was in the
city yesterday.
Good Farm for rent. Inquire of W. J..
Pierrepont, Dentist. If
Lonsdale bleached muslin at re per yard
at Horn d Norden's.
All goods at first cost for this month at Geo.
Il. Rohrs & Bros. 2t
Genial F. B. Leonhart of Florida, visited
the county seat on Tuesday.
Squire Fisher of HoIgate looked in upon
his county's capitol Monday.
W. Lowmaster of Richfeld township, took
in the county seat on Thursday.
AIarge stock of buggy whips at very low
prices at F. Shoner's harness shop. If
Mrs. A. B. Scribner and Mrs. W. W. Camp
bell are quite sick with pneumonia.
Joseph Beery of Lancaster, o., is visiting
his son Rev. A. F. Beery of this city.
Russell Behrins and Richard Dittenhaver of
Holgate spent Sunday in Napoleon.
See the $1.25 all wool skirts that we are
selling at 69c. 2t GEo. II. RoHRs & Bro.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Augenstein will enter
tain on next Tuesday and Friday evenings.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

Defiance ball yarn at 7c.
HoRE d NoRDEN.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

Rev. Schreves and child, of the Liberty Cen
ter Methodist church were in town Monday.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

The Dawson Sisters are giving some exec
lent bargains in millinery. If
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

Mrs. A. E. Mann has moved her dress max
ing shop in the Gary Block, over Bradley's
store. If
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

John Hornung of New Bavaria was in the
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

Valentine Kopp has disposed of his bust
ness at Malnta and moved back to Napoleon.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

Hon. and Mrs. s. NJ. Heller entertained
Friday evening last.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

Mr.. and Mrs. A. e. Augenstein will enter
tain on next Tuesday and Friday evenings.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

Good Farm for rent. Inquire of W. J..
Pierrepont, Dentist. If
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

Lonsdale bleached muslin at re per yart
at Horn d Norden's.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22
3. Reynolds about your P
Storm pants at BeiIharz only ssOO. i


Storm pants at Beilharz only $500. If
The North Baltimore daily Times has peter
ed out.
Horn & Nordeu, inventors of low prices
Napoleon, Ohio.
All johnson Shoes at first cost at Geo. Il.
Rohrs Il Bros. 2t
Judge Handy adjourned court of common
pleas yesterday.
Harry McCann of Grand Rapids is stop
ping with DR.. Harrison.
Office for rent. Inquire of
dec 1S-tf j. B. DrrrENHAvER.
Dealers have sold more skates this year
than they have for the past four years.
Wan Cowdrick, of Toledo, attended to
business interests in Napoleon Saturday.
Rev. Donahey has been assisting Rev. Sla.
gle in his meetings at Defiance this week
Valentine Kopp has disposed of his busi-
ness at Malnta and moved back to Napoleon.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22
Write toChas.

For good substantial harness go to Fred.
shouer. If
All wool underwear only $l.5O per suit at
Hohman's. H
The Defiance Daily Democrat ha suspen-
ded publication.
s. M. Hague has been on the sick list dur
ing the past week.
LII Unbleached Muslin at 411<c per yard at
HorE & Norden's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Green are visiting
friends in Toledo.
Shoemaker Bros, made large shipment of
clover seed Monday.
VIM. Cothran of Weston is visiting old
friends in Napoleon.
Hiram Van Campen Jr. did Toledo Monday
in his legal capacity.
Hon. and Mrs. s. NJ. Heller entertained on
Friday evening last.
The Dawson Sistersar are giving some excel
lent bargains in millinery. If
Miss Rose Miller of Holpate visited the
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

All lgoods at first cost for this month at Geo
81. Rohrs & Bros. 2t
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

See the $1.25 all wool skirts that we are
selling at 89c. 2t GEo. II. RoHRs & Bro.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

Hiram Van Campen Jr. did Toledo Monds
in his legal capacity.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

Russell Behrins and Richard Dittenhaver of
HoIgate spent Sunday in Napoleon.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

The North Baltimore daily Times has peter
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

Rev. Donahey has been assisting Rev. Sla
gle in his meetings at Defiance this week.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

Joseph Beery of Lancaster, o., is visiting
his son Rev. A. F. Beery of this city.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

Horn & Norden, inventors of low prices
Napoleon, Ohio.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-01-22

Genial f. B. Leonhart of Florida, visite
the county seat on Tuesday.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-17
Tea-Table Gossip.

A travelling salesman recently inter-
viewed by the Cincinnati Commercial
Gazette says: A singular coincidence
and striking instance of harmony be.
tween name and business exists in Ra-
VIENNA, o. Opposite the Etna hotel is a
sign bearing the name IN. e. Scrip
turc." and in the window stock Of
Bibles is displayed Mr.. Boolsbuycr is
in the book business in Michigan
town, and Mr.. Tanner conducts q tan
merry at Kittanning,' Pa In Mascoutah.
Mo-, there is u shrewd advertiser in the
person of hotelkeeper whose name
happens to be George Hotel. His bust.
ness card is like this: George Hotel
keeps hotel" There arc many curl
Gus combinations with the surname
West, such as North West. merchant
of Bridgeport, o.; Going West, an at
torney of Fredonia, N. Y. and Wilde
West, resident of Rockford, Ill was
about to enter barber shop in O small
village Of southern Ohio when was ar.
rested by peculiar sign painted gaudi.
~ upon the window. 1t read as follows:
arthur Lee, Artist in Slavery. Bar.
berious work done cheap and in haste. {"
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-17
AN Old Certificate.

English visitors to Vienna will per-
haps remember curiosity shown them
on the Grabcn near St. Stephens, the
Stock in Eisen. 1t is knotted tree,
said to be the last ash cut down in the
Vienna forest when it covered the
ground on which the oldest part of the
city now stands. 1t was once the Gus
tom of every smith and locksmith of
the city at the end of his apprentice.
ship to drive one nail into the trunk.
and, in case of the locksmiths. TO try 10
open the paddock which hung from the
iron band round the middle Of the
trunk. In the course of centuries the
tree was studded with nails from top to
bottom so thicllly that at last it was
declared impossible to insert another
nail. This covering of iron gave the
trunk great durn ability. The old houses
which stood on this spot have been pur-
chased by an insurance company and
an enormous building of five stories.
surmountcd by q cupola, darkens the
Graben. The other day the old Stock
in Eiscn was taken away and deposited
in corner of the new building, where
niche has been reserved for 1t. A
handsome iron gate will be erected in
front of it.