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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-05-12
Personal and Society Gossip.
Pleasant Mention of our Own and
Other People.

T. o. Donovan of Newark is attending
court here.
Jorn Long of Florida was in Napoleon
Saturday.
Arthur Harrison made business trip 10
Toledo Tuesday.
Charley Hague mingled with friends in
Wauseon Sunday.
DR.. E. L. Viers of Liberty Center was in
Napoleon Monday.
Bro. Hickerson of the Mcclure Free Press
was in the city Tuesday.
Miss McLain of Fulton county is guest at
the home of J. B. Couch.
Messrs. Stoner and w. A. Hanna of Nc
Clure we're in Napoleon Monday
Mrs. Dan Hartnett of Columbus visited
in Napoleon during the past week.
The wife of Jas. Peyton is lying quite
sick at her home on Clinton street.
Attorney Parker of Bowling Green was in
the city Tuesday on court business.
Mrs. Chas. Vey, of Marion, Ind, is in the
city, guest of Mrs. F. Vey and family.
Editor Hartman of the Holgate Times is
doing court this week in legal capacity.
Upton Flenner of Tiffiu has been guest
at the home of John Siford for the past
week.
Edward Allen spent Tuesday in Toledo on
pleasure bent with thin mortar of business
thrown in.
Miss Amelia Groll spent several days of
last week in Defiance the guest of Miss
Rose Kesselmeyer.
E. W. Kanney and children of Defan ce
were guests at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Crosser last Sunday.
Mrs. Green, of Fostoria, and Mrs. j. @.
Saur of this place leave the latter part OF
this week for the West on six weeks visit.
Rev. Balmer nd Geo. W. Morey were
selected delegates ,ast Sunda to attend the
State Sunday School convention to be held
at Lima In June.
/ Mrs. Henry Vortriede of Toledo is lying
dangerously i'll of acute peritonitis at the
home of her parents, Hon. and Mrs. S. NJ
Heller in this city.
George Hartneck of Holgate was in the
city Saturday transacting business with the
county recorder. He has made several pur
chases in real estate at Holgate.
Archie Viers, accompanied by his sistel
Miss Theda, of Fulton county, were guests
of their sister, Mrs. Adam Gruver over Sun
day. Miss Viers will remain this week.
The correspondent for the Toledo NetO
from this place is getting in some more o
his nefarious work in running down tn
town. Whoever he is muzzle would not b.
out of place.
Mrs. Sophronia Heller, president of tn
W. R. c., Mrs. Dora Lightheiser, delegate
delegates G. e. Reynolds and R. B. Helle
and Post Commander Henry Kolbe, were il
attendance at the G. A. r. and W. R.
Department convention at Piqua this weeh
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-05-12
Commencement Exercises.

The regular closing exercises of the pub
lie schools will begin with baccalaureate
sermon by DR.. ]. NJ. Driver, of Ft. Wayne,
at the Rink on Sunday, May 22nd, at
1880 O'Clock a. m. Dr. Driver comes rec
commended as one of the ablest pulpit ora
tors in the west and his sermon to the class
of '99 will be an occasion, such as seldom
come to any community. We expect that
all will avail themselves of this opportunity
to listen to the eloquent address opening the
Commencement Exercises of 1872.
The regular class program will be pre-
sented at same place on Thursday evening,
May Goth, beginning at 8o'clock. Reserved
seat tickets will beon sale at usual place un-
til O'Clock on day of exercises, after which
all tickets will be sold for 10 cents good for
any seat not previously sold and reserved.
General admission 10 cts. Reserve seats
Is cts.
By order of Board of Education.
W. W. WEAVER.
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w. c. T. U. Convention.

The 9Th Animal Convention of the Henry
County Woman's Christian Temperance Un-
ion viii be held in Holgate. Friday, at $50
O'Clock a. M, May 9th. at the NJ. Z. and
Presbyterian churches. All temperance and
prohibition clubs and churches are cordially
invited to send at least delegates.
Henry county was organized in W. G. T..
o. work at Liberty Center in 1881 under
Mrs. III. A. Woodbridge, State President,
and Mrs. MArlette, District President. Mrs.
Helen Hague, now deceased, of Napoleon
was its first president and served two years.
Mrs. NJ. G. Townsend of Holgate succeeded
her and has ever since held the position.
The unions in the county will participate
in the work aud different lines of work be
discussed. A school of methods will be
held one hour during the p. m. session.
Everybody is cordially invited.
NJ. G. TOWNSEND, President.
IDA PHILPoT, Sec'y,
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Abandoned.

Tteold steamer built by Messrs. Grim and
Germaine years ago is fast travelling the
path of all things earthly. 1t is moored
Just below Main street canal bridge where it
gradually going to pieces. When in the
course of its construction, having been built
at the sash factory, it was regarded as the
coming prodigy in the steamer line and
when she was launched and running, the fact
that her greatest speed was something like
four miles an hour, did not detract from the
general interest and admiration bestowed
on her. She cruised chiefly at points be-
tween here and Grand Rapids, drawing too
much water for the river above. In fact
she drew too much for advantageously navi-
eating the river at all and it was owing to
this and her small and heated apartments
that she has gradually sunk into astate of
inocuous desuetude and now lies on one side
a rotten, water soaked relic OF the past.
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DROWNED!
A Prominent Farmer of Adams Tp.,
Defiance County, Meets q
Watery Grave.

David Marckel, prominent farmer of
Adams township, Defiance county, was
drowned on the evening of the 9th. In COM
pany with Martin Snyder, neighbor, he
was driving along the road and when he
reached Bean creek bridge in Tifin town.
ship, found the waters up over the road and
the stream rushing torrent. The noise
frightened his horse and the buggy was
backed down the embankment. throwing
the occupants out into the water, resulting
in the drowning of Marckel. Mr.. Snyder
saved himself but was unable to render as
sistance to his companion. He at once gave
the alarm, but the unfortunate man was
past all aid. He was about fifty years OF
age and leaves wife and large family OF
children to mourn his untimely death.
A party was at once organized to search
for the body but in spite of the diligent
search it has not been recovered. 1t is
thought the swift current swept it to the
Maumee river.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-05-12
Move Up Front. PIease.

Is the cry of a conductor on a crowded street
car. Oar clerks were tempted Saturday to
use the same expression with the slight
variation of "Walk right back, please, to
the crowd of patrons who came in to get
their Spring outfits from our handsome
stock. We've been more than busy; in fact,
it seems as though we're doing the bulk of
the clothing business in town. Why
shouldn't we? Our styles are the correct
ones and all that is desirable in cloth
and weaves we have" Besides, you always
get dollars worth for dollar when you
trade with Geo. Hahn. the One Price Cloth
ier. If
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-05-12
State Sunday School Convention.

The 3Srd annual convention of the Ohio
S. S. Association will be held at Lima, on
June 7th, Sth and 9th, 1892. 1t is expected
that every school in the State will send a
delegate, and that every county will at least
have ten delegates present. Henry county
sho=ld not be unrepresented, and we under
stand il will not be, as already delegates
have been chosen TO attend. The enter
tainment will be free, and the fare on rail-
roads entering Lima will be one-half rates
and jther roads have excursion rates for the
convention. Delegates should send their
names to II. Parham, Lima, Ohio. who will
provide entertainment for them.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-05-12
The Baltimore 4 Ohio has conductor i

The Baltimore d Ohio has a conductor in
its employ living at Chicago Junction, who
possesses remarkable memory. His name
is Dan Thornton. Recently he had occasion
to take what is called in railroad parlance,
train list, that is, to ascertain the name, num-
Der and kind of each car composing his
train. He inspected forty-fve cars and
without the aid Of any kind of memorandum,
made correct report Of the forty-fve cars,
purely from memory, covering the follow
ing points: Name, number. kind, weight and
tons capacity. Henever takes book when
making train list, and has never been
known to make mishke.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-05-12

We take the following extract from pri-
vate letter from person. who, in his busi-
ness, has travelled far and near. The senti-
ment he expresses is that of many, and one
has got to travel good ways to find more
pleasant little city than Napoleon:
81 see you have decided by popular vote. to
have water works and electric light plant.
lam much pleased to see this, and your peo-
pie will find that good water works system
is grand thing in many ways. When Ma
poleon has in operation water works and elec-
trio light and gas it will be one of the most
desirable little residence cities in the coun-
try. In all my travels, over the greater part
of the United States, I can say, without fear
of contradiction, its the best built, has better
paved streets. and is the bandsomest little
city in the Union. Here's to Napoleon and
its broad minded and liberal citizens, long
may they live and prosper"
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-05-12

"The price of bananas will go up now. !"
remarked dealer in that fruit. "There are
now being built several banana -four mills,
that will use up good deal of the crops"
Some surprise being expressed, he continued
to say that banana -four was good substi-
tute for wheat. The ba nanas are dried and
then rolled into -four. 1t has been found to
contain more nutriment than wheat. and it
makes wholesome bread. Another adva n
tage gained by making bananas up into
-four is is that it will save the waste of ba-
nanas. It lis said. that one half of the banan-
as grown are wasted, either by premature
ripening or by freezing in the shipment.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-05-12

1t was in the country. AS he sat on the
steps on moonlight evening be claimed
the right to kiss for every shooting star.
She at first demurred, as became modest
maiden, but finally yielded. She was even
so accommodating as to call his attention
to the flying meteors that were about to
escape his observation, and then got to
calling" him on lightning bugs, and at
last got him down to steady work on the
light of a lantern that a man was swinging
about depot in the distance where trains
were switching.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-05-12
Too Much Wall P aper and Paint.

Saur & Balsley have just discovered that
they have too much wall paper and paint
and have resolved to push out these goods at
once, if fine quality, latest styles and low
prices will do it. Those who desire to secure
paints should call at this house and see for
themselves. They certainly have one of the
largest and most complete stocks which can
be seen any where, and no one will have any
trouble to find that which suits them best.
Stock of rail road colors embraces every
thing that's new and reliable. These paints
have been sold in this county for many years
by the above firm and the very best of refer
ence can be given to those who desire them as
to their lasting qualities, and also to their
cheapness when compared with other paints,
when the amount of surface which they cover
is taken into consideration.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-05-12
Public Sale.

The undersigned will offer at public sale,
at his residence on Monroe street, opposite
the German Lutheran Church, on Saturday,
May IA. 1872, commencing at one O'Clock p.
M. the following property, to-wit
Two head of work horses, Turnbull wide
tire wagon, one road cart, one pair of bob.
sleds, hay rake, new plow, l double sci
of harness. single Set of harness, fan
ming mill, farming implements and kitchen
furniture too numerous to mention.
VIM. V. RHoADEs.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-05-12

Many farmers are ready to plant corn but
are waiting on the weather. Corn planted
now might do we'll and again it might not.
In years gone by it was the rule to wait till
the white oak leaves were as large as squir-
rels' ears before the seed corn was planted.
The scarcity of both squirrels and white oak
in this day renders that old sign void.
Farmers now have their land so we'll drained
that corn will do we'll as soon as the seed is
warm enough to sprout the grain.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-05-12
Letter List.

Letters remaining uncalled for in the Ma
poleon Post-office for the week ending
May II, 1892.
Dora Anderson, Susan Haber, Abbie La
gron, WI. Bowls.
Persons calling for letters will please say
they were advertised and give date.
GEoRGE RUSSELL, Postmaster.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-05-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Ferdinand Roessing leave
Saturday for an extended trip to the Old
World. They will be gone aperiod of four
months and will visit the chief cities and
points of interest in France, Germany and
Switzerland. We Join with their many
friends in wishing them happy trip and
hope to see them again with us in the fall.
Mr.. Roessing is one of our solid men and
we could ill afford to lose him for good.
Since disposing of his business interests
here, it has given him leisure to take trip
of this kind. In fact 1t had been contem-
plated long since but was postponed on ac-
count of Mrs. F. sustaining injuries in a
fall while on visit to Columbus.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-05-12

It does not seem inconsistent for foreign
newspapers and people to comment upon
our country as one of bloodshed and crime
Read the reports of crime even of a local
nature and we cannot help but coincide
with their views. Within the past few months
we have had the Columbus Grove and Bryan
tragedies. Down in Cincinnati and the
southern part of the state the last weeks has
witnessed several atrocious murders while the
number of mysterious disappearance and
suicides are without number. AS people
we are certainly becoming little too
prominent as homicides.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-05-12
Rejected.

The District tGrandC Committee composed
exclusively of Past Grands of the Odd Eel
lows of Henry County, met in annual ses-
sion at the quarters in Napoleon, Tuesday.
Among other business transacted was the
consideration of an application to institute
a lodge at Malinta. It was rejected on the
gro und that such move would materially
injure the other lodges of Southern Henry.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-05-12
Wagons, Buggies, Etc.

Those who are in neediof a surrey, jump
seat, phaeton, single or two horse buggy,
spring or farm wagon, of our own manu-
facture, are cordially invited to call and
see my stock, at my place of business on
the south side of the canal. have a sur
prise for you in assortment and prices. AS
have work running in this county quarter
of century ago, it is sufficient guarantee
that my work is first-class. Gall and see me.
ss want to show goods that are as repre-
sented and at prices that can not be dupli-
Gated. Get home work, which is warranted.
I do not hesitate to show the material use,
which is first-class in every respect. Re-
pairing of all kinds neatly and proml lily at
tended to. Respectfully,
JOHN MILLER,
If The Old Reliable Wagon Maker.
Buy the Albert Kid Gloves-self lacing.
For sale by 3t NoRDEN & BRUINS.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-05-12

Although four members of the council
were present at the chamber Monday night
no meeting was held, as Surveyor Kolbe was
not prepared to report on the big sewer for
which the meeting was set. The council
will act on this and other important matters
next Monday. the 10Th.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-05-12

Reverend Donahey's sermon Sunday was
one of more than passing interest. Touching
on the Judas escapade he made something
of new departure by speaking good word
for Judas, nor did he fail to conclusively
argue his standpoint. That Judas suffered;
that he was a most unhappy man, spurned
and cursed for his treachery by friends and
foes alike, his exit from the scene of his
crimc by the suicidal route was proof. He
was guilty. as far as records show, only of
cupidity, this alone sending him to per-
dition.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-05-12

August Hirseland has given the court
house thorough overhauling for the May
term of court. The windows and wood work
have been scrubbed and layer of tobacco
beauty spots removed from the tile floor in
the halls.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-05-12

Judge Handy arrived here Monday morn
ing from Wauseon on his wheel, via Adrian
Pike, and court convened in the afternoon.
The Judge is in good health and does not
show the great strain to which he has been
subjected during the yanLoon trial at o.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-05-12

The Alumni has completed its arrange
ments for reception on the 26th inst. 1t
will be held at the Rink and will consist
of musical, literary and "menu" program
followed by dancing and a good time gen.
orally. It is estimated that forty of the
alumni will be present.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-05-12

It seems that the committee on music for
the coming alumni dance has decided that
home talent music is good enough to salts
fy common every day taste in that direc-
ton. Without branching off on fattery we
assert that our orchestra for merit cannot be
duplicated in this section of the State.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-05-12
Changed Hands.

Jacob Snyder has sold out his saw mill and
lumber business to his two sons, ]. A. 4
s. L. Snyder, who will continue the busi-
ness at the old location. The Snyder mill
is known wide and near for honest work and
ia doing a big business.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-05-12

Lafayette Meeker is selling the Mast Woven
Wire Fence and the Polar Creamery. The
fence can be seen in almost every section OF
the county and speaks for itself. 1t is with
out doubt the best farm fence in the market.
Parties who think of buying creamery
will do well by seeing the Polar. For in
formation address, LAFAYETTE MEEKER,
tf Napoleon, Ohio.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-05-12

Pupils in sub and special school districts
should bear in mind that the county ex-
aminers will hold special examination on
the last Saturday in May for their benefit.
The examination is held for the purpose of
giving certificate to successful applicants
which will entitle them to enter any high
school in Henry county, free.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-05-12
Resolutions of Respect to the Mem
ory of Mrs. Mary Binzley.

heSOlutlonS OF lGeSpecG 10 the Hem-
ory of Mrs. Mary Binzley.
WHEREAS, In view of the loss we have sus-
tanned by the decease of our friend and sis
ter, and of the still greater loss sustained by
those nearest and dearest to her: Therefore,
be it
ReSolred That it is but just tribute to
the memory of the departed to say that in
regretting her removal from our midst, we
mourn for one who was worthy our respect
and regard.
Resolved That we sincerely condole with
the family of the deceased on the dispensa-
ton with which it mas pleased the Divine
Providence to afflict them, and commend
them for consolation to Him who orders all
things for the best, and whose chastisements
are meant in mercy.
Resolued, That this testimonial of our
sympathy and sorrow be forwarded to the
family of our departed friend by order of
this Corps 21S, and that for the next thirty
days our Charter be draped in mourning.
Resolved, That these resolutions be enter
ed on the minutes of our Corps and that they
be published in the Napoleon newspapers. 4
JULIA FREAsE,
SoPHRoSIA HELLER, Com.
LUCINDA FISK.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-05-12
New RcstaurAnt.

Wm. V. Rhosdes, vel known to the peo-
pile of Henry county, has purchased the
restaurant on Washington street opposite
the court house and is now ready for bust
ness. Farmers, when you are in town with
your families and want good honest meal
drop in and see "Billy" and your wants will
be fully supplied,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-05-12
An Old Resident Dead d,

Mrs. Tal'sta Suydam, of Harrison town
ship, died at the home of her son Frank on
the 30th of April, in the SD year of her age.
Mrs. Suydam was an old resident and had
many friends. Her funeral took place on
May lat, Rev. Donahey preaching the
funeral sermon.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-05-12
Improyed Land For Sale.

The undersigned has 10 acres of improved
land in Ridgeville township, known as the
old Hovey place, on the Bryan Pike. neal
Christ. Dittmer's, which she will sell cheap.
For further particulars address
Mrs. VIM. MARTIN,
720 Secor Avenue, Toledo Ohio.
apr. 8 2m
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-05-12

s. F. Shelly arrived in Napoleon on Mon
day with his blooded horses Ivorine. Alham-
bra Maiden, Atlantic Belle, Walter ", Cen
eral Butler, Little Spider and Little Lottie,
which no brings here for the purpose of
training on the fair ground track.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-05-12

Josheph Il. Fish living at Hicksville
slapped his wife's face, threatened to kill
her and reduced the domioile to ashes. And
now comes Mrs. Fish, the object and sub
iect Of these little pleasantries, and wants a
divorce. She evidently does not think that
married felicity IS what its cracked up to be.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-05-12

If you happen to owe US four or five years
back subscription don't by any means
ever let the matter worry you (?) We
wouldn't rob you of your peace of mind fol
worlds. No, we wouldn't.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-05-12

Lawson Meeker the latter part of last
sustained injuries from runaway that will
lay him up for some time. He sustained
slight fracture of the skull besides some
very bad bruises about the body.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-05-12

Henry Van Hyning living in North Napo-
leon township is carrying around a badly
disabled right hand. While walking board
over a saw-mill foundation, the board broke
throwing him to the ground some feet below.
His hand caught on spike, fearfully lacera-
fino IL
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-05-12

Losr:-A pocket book between W. Q.
Bockerman's in Napoleon tip. and Napoleon;
or on the streets of Napoleon, last Saturday;
contained note and money. Finder leave
at this Office and receive reward. 2t
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-05-12

Judge Handy's over-ruling the motion for
a new trial IN the Van Loon case is found in
this impression, verbatim. 1t is compre-
hensive resume of the crime and is interest
ing throughout.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-05-12
Boy the BehD q Yoong Shoes every pair
warranted at 81 NoRDH & BEUSs.
The WATER ROUTE
Travelled by Feur-Year Old Son OF
William Rangler.

Last Friday as four-year old son Of Wm.
Rangler living near Stanley, was playing
near large ditch he fell in and before as
sistance arrived, was drowned.
The recent rains had swollen the ditch un-
til it was a large creek, carrying the body a
number of rods. After considerable search
it was found.
Mr.. Rangler is well known in Henry
county and his many friends deeply sympa-
thizs with him in his misfortune.