Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-07-16
A MARTINS NEST.
Holgate Kicking on Their Depot
New Bell-PersonaI.


HoLaATE, O., July I6..CSpecial)-
The Accommodations for the travelling
public in Hogate, so far as depOts are
concerned, are slim in the extreme.
This is more particularly so of the B. &
| o. depot. Situated as it is on the less
populated side of the railroad its gener-
al appearance is not unlike that of
Martin house. II is not accessible from
any point, no drive ways leading to it,
except by crossing the track and en-
dangering the lives of those who do so.
1t is built on piece of fground consider
ably lower than the railroad, necessi-
tating its being placed on high scant-
lings for foundation, making an en-
trance from the rear impossible. Its
interior is composed of one small room
for both gentlemen and ladies' use, and
viewed from different standpoints, SAN
itary included, presents anything but
an inviting aspect. 1t would be highly
commendable that a petition signed by
the citizens of the town be presented to
the officials of the B. & o., asking that
more commodious and suitably To-
Gated waiting place be had in this
| thriving little city of ours.
The Bronridge Theater Co. consist
ing of Mr.. Bronridge supported by a
strong company, are holding their own
at Walkers hall. They are making a
two weeks stay and are playing to APP
preciative audiences, as it has been
some time since Holgate has been Wis
tied by a good troup.
The first case that has come under
our observation of saloon becoming
insolvent occurred here week or so
since. 1t was replaced, however, by
two new ones, the proprietors halling
from Cincinnati and Auburn respec-
lively. Holgate can now boast (?) of
10 fiourishing rum shops to popula-
ton of 900.
The inside of the city building is be-
ing calcimined and fire bell placed in
the belfry.
Harman Westenfeldt, of Toledo, Wis.,
tied Henry Koithorn the latter part Of
last week.
Messrs. Theo. Ludwig and Chas.
Evers was in our beautiful little city on
Friday.
Geo. Johnson, of Napoleon, trans
acted business here on Saturday.
Messrs. F. H. Voigt and N. w. Bray
er had business in Hamler last Friday.
Miss Lottie Sakolsky, after a weeks
visit in Detroit and other eastern cities,
has returned home.
Mrs. W. E. Decker and son Jack, of
Napoleon, visited relatives in Holgate
last week.
Joseph Gillett spent last week in Ma
linta. He reports the town on the eve
of a boom.
H. M. Eyer and sister TilIa visited
their parents at Texas Sunday.
Oscar Dills, from the South Ridge,
visited with Abe Young at this place
Sunday.
An enjoyable time was had at the
home of Mrs. G. Sapp on Saturday
evening last, the occasion being a sur
prise party on her daughter Miss Lorene
Sapp.
w. A. Richmond received message
from Napoleon early Sunday morning
containing the sad intelligence of the
severe illness of his mother at the Mil
Ter House from an attack of heart COM
plant.
Miss Stella Musser, of Bryan, this
state, is the guest Of Miss Ida Bard.
She will probably remain in Holgate
until the latter part of September.
Rev. Shultz, German Lutheran pas
tor at this place, visited in Florida
Monday.
Squire Weibel, of Florida, carried on
business in Holgate the fore part of the
week.
Rev. Shaatz, from New Bavaria, was
in our pretty city on Monday.
Miss French and Mrs. Young. of Ft
Wayne, Ind, are the guests of Mrs. E
L. Gillett. They win depart for home
the latter part of this week.
Russell Burrin is back from Detroit
after two weeks visit in that city
with relatives.
Insurance Agt. w. E. Doud, of Ma
poleon, found business in Holgate the
; first part of this week.
There is no little comment in thi!
neighborhood on a picnic which wa!
had some miles south of here las
, Sunday. Horse racing, ball playing
and other sports were INDUCED in tina
go to make up 4th of July program.
The Florida postmaster called OF
many friends in this place the fore par
of the week.
The safe man, Fred Buhlart, of De
fiance WAS i'm town Monday