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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-01-14
A Queer Couple.

Did any of you know the couple that went
over to Squire rressler's Office few days
ago to get married? The man was about
81 inches tall and weighed 112 pounds. He
said he was 28 years old; hair long, and never
had any beard. The lady was feet 4inches
tall, weighed 100 pounds, and chewed tobac
co. She refused to give her age, but judging
from the length Of her teeth she was not
much les than 40. They also stated that
they had walked more than IA miles that
morning over the rough and frozen ground
and that they we're hungry aud very tired,
and wanted to know if the Squire did not
have something to eat. ALI the money they
had was 20 cents, which they said they had
to have to buy a box of Saur's Vegetable
Blood and Liver Pills. They said they had
heard 80 much about their excellent curative
properties that they were bound to nave y
box to take along home with them, if it took
their last nickel.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-01-14
Hospir ality Unanpreciated.

Thursday evening tramp called at the
house of Charles Snyder, living in Flatrock
tp., and gained permission to stay all night.
In the morning he was not hungry, so he
said, and left before breakfast. Suspecting
that all was not right, kind of invoice of
belongings was hastily taken and some ten
dollars, belonging to the hired man, Henry
Gehringer. was found to be gone. Snyder
and Gehringer Immediately gave chase and
caught the fellow who turned over the mon
oy after Gehringer gave him a severe drub-
bing. He was let off With the thrashing and
not arrested.
The tramping business is being reduced to
too much of an art to be conducive to the
health and welfare of the community at
large. Where one tramp is honest and de-
serving, one hundred are knaves, to be
treated with a mailed hand. Farmers
should send them up to Napoleon for care.
We in turn will give them into the hands of
the stone yard authorities at Toledo where
they will be given dose of their most bitter
medicine-a little labor.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-01-14
Death of a Pioneer,

Charles Tubbs. the last pioneer of the
North Ridge is dead-he after nine weeks of
illness died December 9th. 1891, He was
born in Mexico, Oswego County, New York,
January 21st, 1SlO at the time of his death
his age was 81 years, II months and days.
He gave his heart to his Saviour in his youth
and joined the Presbyterian Church in his
native town. He emigrated to Adams town
ship, then Henry county, Ohio, now Def
ance county, September 1886, and located
his home in the Indian country where he re-
sided on the same farm over So years. He
was the last of the organizers of the Con-
gregational Church at Ridgeville Corners.
Henry County, Ohio. He always lived a
constant and humble Christian and always
loyal to the church. He passed from earth
to Heaven without struggle.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-01-14
Stop 1t.

People should call halt on the practice of
keeping money in the house. The burglar is
a shrewd fellow nowadays and he soon
learns to know all about the men and wo-
men who hoard their store of acquired
wealth in the old stocking and old cracked
tea pot, thinking either safer repository
than banks for the purpose. "Bound and
Robbed has been common happening
chronicled by the daily press of late, and
the people who keep money in their house
need to be we'll protected from the bold
burglars midnight maraudering. The town
and county is supplied with excellent banks,
the proper place to deposit your money.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-01-14
Attention Music-Lovers,

The New Years holiday number of Brain
ards Musical World contains, besides a
large amount of interesting reading matter,
three new piano pieces: "The German
PATROL" by Eilenberg; I'm the Valley
Polka" by Pehel and ''Au Matin," an eIe-
CANT French composition by GODDARD; also
beautiful new waltz song, "Only in
Dreams" by Geo. Scheffarth, mailed for
15 cents or three back numbers mailed for
25 cents in stamps.
The Musicians Guide (new edition for
1892 contains, besides 2l2 pages of music
information, biographies of $50 musicians,
with % portraits, Teachers Guide" and
other valuable features, three new songs.
"My Kathleens Coming Back" Last
Night" and "That is Love-" and two piano
pieces, Sounds from the Ball room" and
"Stolen Kisses"-Gavotte. Mailed free for
eight two-cent stamps, or the World and
Guide, containing the above nine songs and
pieces, mailed for twelve two-cent stamps.
Address, The s. Brainard's Sons Co., Chi
cago Ill.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-01-14

By taking seat in the Probate Judges
Office for short time it will be readily de-
monstrated how much in haste young man
generally is to procure his license and seal
the knot. The average youngster gets
Struck, pops "der" question, is accepted
and chases straightway to town and binds the
bargain with perhaps barely enough money
to pay for the license which amount must
be forthcoming, while we all know how
often the minister is given the go-by entire
ly or "stood Off to an indefinite time. Then
after the so-called honeymoon we find those
young people awakening to the realization
that they have courted in poetry, and have
before them life of prose filed with unin-
telligible metaphors.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-01-14
(From the Bee.)
Steward Dan Hartnett.

This paragraph from the Mutes Chron-
icle, published at Columbus, will be read
with pleasure by the many friends of Dan
iel Hartnett, of Napoleon, who has charge
of the Deaf and Dumb Institute at Colum-
bus:
That this is business administration is
evident from the fact that Steward Hart
nett collected delinquent bills to the amount
of about $500 last year. This winter he has
collected about $1,000, and he thinks he can
collect at least $4,000 of the $1,000 due the
institution. Some of the bills date as far
back as 1888. The attorney general says that
he is glad to see at least one steward in the
State collecting what belongs to it,"
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-01-14
Mad Boar.

A boar belonging to Henry Vajen in south
ern Napoleon tp. became mad, Friday, from
the result of bite from dog afflicted with
hydropbobia. The porker succeeded in
getting out the lot and proceeded TO bite
all the dogs and cats in the neighborhood.
They in turn were seized with madness
and it necessitated that half that portion of
the township at once turn out en-
massse and with guns and revolvers had a
genuine cat and dog slaughter. The canine
and feline creation in that section is we'll
nigh exterminated.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-01-14

Fred. Benien, father of j. II. Benien at Oko-
Iona, died Monday morning the 4th inst,
and was buried Thursday, the funeral being
preached at the Lutheran Church near Oko-
Iona, Rev. Strauss officiating. The deceased
had reached an advanced age and endured
but little sickness even up to the time of his
death, when he was well on retiring the
night previous. Early in the morning the
family was called to his room by his labored
breathing and but few minutes after he ex-
pired. He was we'll acquainted in Henry
county.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-01-14

John Silvens, living near Fostoria, left
his sweetheart's letter in his pocket and
now his wife after making things most un-
comfortable for John, wants divorce. The
judge should grant her prayer. The woman
who can't make herself ''solid" with man
when she has him all to herself, "aint much
account nohow"
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-01-14

Although murders, robberies and scan
dals are in the main deplorable happenings
still they come most valiantly to the country
newspapers succor. Tt is apparent that one
of these happenings, speaking strictly from
business stand point, would be most ac-
ceptible to the Henry county papers.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-01-14

1t is our belief that the average baggage
smasher is an abomination on the face of
this poor abused earth. We have read in a
book somewhere that there exists class of
people totally devoid of conscience, and al
though the place itself has slipped our men,
ory we can substitute the many depots
throughout the land without fear of suc-
cessful contradiction. 1t is exasperating to
contemplate the great damage done by
these destroyers of property.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-01-14

Cards are out for the marriage of MIR.
McLaren and Miss Hattie Harris, at Toledo,
the 21st of this month. Miss Harris spent
the winter in Napoleon as trimmer for Mrs.
Frease and while here made many friends,
who wish her much joy and happiness in the
new estate. Their future home will be in
Brooklyn, N. Y
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-01-14
New Fair Omcers.

The directors of the Napoleon Fair Asso-
citation met on Saturday and selected the
following officers:
President-R. B. Heller.
Vice President-W. H. Booher.
Treasurer-C. H. Gidley.
Secretary-J. l.. Halter.
The selections are most excellent ones,
and the fair will boom next fall.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-01-14

Henry county has very poor roads in
many places but compared with some of her
neighbors our roads are as asphaltum or a
roller rink floor. Down near Cignet, Satur-
day, the roads were in such condition that
hearse upset, distributing horses, corpse.
coffin and the driver all over both sides of
the road nearly killing the live parties of the
catastrophe. This county's conscience COM
pels it to draw the line before such condi-
tion is reached.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-01-14

Henry Nathan, of Edwardsville, while on
his way home between Hamler and Edwards
vile on Saturday with load of goods on a
mud boat, met with quite an accident. The
mud-boat slipped in the ditch, throwing
Mr.. M. out breaking three of his ribbs and
otherwise injuring him, leaving him in
pretty bad shape.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-01-14

Cheap Excursion Rates to the South,
If you are in search of health or wealth
and happiness, go south. The climate is
charming and no better place can be founHA
to spend the winter months than in Florida
or Texas. The Great Buckeye Route offers
many Inducements to the traveller in the way
of low rates and through car service. This
is the only line travelling the central portion
of the State Of Ohio, connecting in the Union
Station at Columbus, O., with lines leading
to the south and southwest. For rates to any
point in the United state or Canada, write or
call on agents of the @. H. V. d L. Ry., or
address W. Fl. Fisher. General Passenger
Agent, at Columbus, o. nov 12-2m
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-01-14

Frank Lannen, night operator at this
place for some time, has been assigned the
Ft. Wayne Office for the present. Frank is a
first-class operator and is capable of holding
down any job he may undertake. Mr.. Beal
of Liberty Center is attending to the night
work hara
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-01-14
Letter List.

Letters remaining uncalled for in the Ma
poleon Post office for the week ending Jan.
IA, 1892.
John Swancen, Charles Shoemaker, Chas.
W. Burok, Birtie Birtnlsby, John Dieztel,
Henry Fooged, Susan Lowg, Neitie McPher-
son, Mary Partee.
Persons calling for letters will please say
they we're advertised and give date.
d. NJ. JONES, p. NJ.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-01-14

Mrs. Hartnett made an enjoyable visit at
her old home, Napoleon, o., last Thursday.
She was the guest of the family of DR.. Tup-
per, Superintendent of the Toledo Insane
Hospital before she returned last Sunday.
-Mgte'S Chronicle.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-01-14
MARRIED.

JoNEs-MYERs.-On Jan. Z, 1892, at the
residence of the BRIDES parents in Damascus
township, by Rev. 3. G. Brumbaugh, as
sisted by the BRIDES father, Rev. s. A. Ny
ers, Mr.. Iail Jones to Miss Mary E. Myers,
both Of Henry county.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-01-14

Our old Democratic friend, Conrod Mohr,
of Metamora, formerly of this county, in
company with his partner in business, were
in the city Monday. He was looking ex-
ceeding we'll and says he is prospering in his
business.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-01-14

Masked "hugging parties" are coming in
vogue again in some localities and are a
drawing card at church sociables. By pay
ing Is cents man is allowed to hug girl,
but he is first blindfolded. It is pleasant
for the rest of the company to see how mad
married man gets. when, on removing the
bandage from his eyes, he finds that he has
been hugging his own wife, and 15 cents
gone for nothing, except as revenue to the
church,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-01-14

Buy the DemoIest Sewing Machine, only
$500 and freight, the machine is warranted
for five years, the wearing parts are all case
hardened. For sale only at Geo. H. Rohrs
q Bros. 2t
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-01-14

G. A. Decker, living on the old Dills
farm, in Marion township. had the misfor-
tune to shoot himself through the left arm
while out hunting rabbits on the 7th. His
gun slipped, strickinga stump which explod-
ed the load. While the wound is bad one,
Mr.. Decker will not lose his arm.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-01-14

Grant Glass has filed a petition with the
Clerk of Common Pleas Court, praying for
$3.50 damage from one Hampton Merrill who,
the plaintiff maintains, forcibly and unlaw-
fully took from him astallion valued at $40O.
1t seems that Grant bought the horse from
some Kalamazoo parties on contract; that
said parties on the 11th inst invested Murrill
who is Marshal of Kalamazoo with power of
attorney and ordered HIM to secure the horse,
which he did in Grants absence. The horse
was brought to Napoleon preparatory to
shipment followed by Glass on Monday who
got out writ of replevin and the horse now
rests in the hands of the sheriff. The out
come will be of interest.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-01-14

Do you know that the Eagle Clothing
House fit and make suits and overcoats in
every style shown on the fashion platesp
Well, they do, and no matter now fastidious
you may be. or how particular, we are sure
we can please you. All we ask Is an inspec-
ton and trial. The Eagle assures all visitors
most cnnrtaons treatment. TT
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-01-14

February, in 1900, will not contain twenty
nine days, although it will be leap year.
February, in 100, also contained twenty
eight days. There is slight error in the
Gregorian calan dar, but it will only amount
to one day in 1895 years,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-01-14
Farm for Sale

Situated in Damascus tp., the west half of
the Northwest quarter, section "a; 12 miles
from Napoleon and northeast of Mcclure,
acres woodland 1t will be sold cheap.
JOHN FoLTZ,
oct 29-3m Mcclure, o.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-01-14

Mrs. M. Britton while visiting her daugh-
ter in Wauseon last week was taken with the
grippe AID has been quite sick. Her friends
will be pleased to know that she is GONZALES
nir
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-01-14

The fire department was called out early
Tuesday morning to extinguish a slight
blaze in the roof of the old Rowan house in
Goosetown The fire had gained but little
headway and was put out before the engine
was brought into play. The damage is but
small with no insurance. The house was not
occupied at the time.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-01-14

q Mrs. Jacob Allenberger of Okemas, Michi-
gan, has been visiting friends in and around
Napoleon during the past week. We we're
pained to learn from her Of the death of her
husband, which sad event occurred on the
9Th of last November. Mr.. Attenberger
was a former resident of this county, where
he had many friends. He was man of
many good qualities, had been soldier du-
ring the war and good citizen dnring his
life.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-01-14

Buy your dry goods, cloaks, boots and
shoes at the clearance sale of Geo. II.
Rohrs & Bros. They sell everything at big
reduction during the month of January.
Now is the time to save big money. 2t
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-01-14

The commissioners have purchased the
lot next to the Sheriff's residence the sight
of the old Wann hotel, for consideration of
$425.00. The reason for this purchase is
wise one 1t was the intention of party in
town to purchase the lot and erect stable
thereon thus to great extent injuring the
general value of the adjacent property. The
commissioners intercepted the move by
purchasing the lot for the county.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-01-14

Chase's Barley Malt Whisky being rich and
nutritious, builds up the system: being free
from all impurities it has pleasant stimu-
lative effect. Eggers & Son, sole agents for
Napoleon. I'm
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-01-14

As Harman Gathman and wife were driv-
ing on Perry street Sunday, the neck-yoke
became disengaged from the tongue, the
latter dropping to the ground. The tongue
and right front wheel were converted into
kindling wood and it was only by prompt
assistance from bystanders that the horses
were restrained from running away.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-01-14

Do you want to sell your farm? Doud
and Barnes can do SO for you. Do you
want to buy nice Henry county farm
If so, this same firm will pc pleased to
show you what it has for sale. Mr.. Barnes
will also assist Mr.. Doud in the Loan and
Insurance business. They have the best
plan of Loans in the world. Office over
Leist's drugstore. If
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-01-14

The harness sold by F. F. Shoner is, with
but few exceptions, manufactured by himself
and is warranted to be frst-class. His prices
are as low as those charged for inferior
goods. If
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-01-14

Lost-A double wool grey shawl, between
Napoleon and Harry Gehrett's. The finder
will please leave the same with Fred. Barg-
man, at Henry Heyer's clothing store, and
receive reward.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-01-14
NEW MONEY ORDERS,

When you want to buy a Money Order. try
the PACIFIC EXPRESS MONEY ORDERS.
They are safe, simple and cheap. Lost or
ders promptly refunded.
RATES.
Not over $5. 30 Over $40 to S3O. 12c
Over $6 to SO. 30 Over $50 to 40. 15o
Over $40 to $40. loo Over $40 to $5O. ). 200
Ut j. d. PAXTON, Local Agent.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-01-14

B. and o. railroad management with au
eye to protect its train employees from
temptation. has ordered all walks leading
from its tracks to saloons removed. The or
der has been complied with from Chicago too
Chicago Junction, except at Auburn Juno
tion.-Garrett Clipper
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-01-14
New Horseshoeipg sbon.

A. j. Kanney has fitted up a first class
horseshoeing shop between the canal and
river on Perry street. He would respectfully
solicit part of the patronage of the public,
and he guarantees first-class work.
oct 22-Sm
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-01-14

Will Shoultz, a former Napoleon boy now of
Butte City, Mont, has been elected Record
ing Secretary of the P. o. s. of A. at that
place.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-01-14
Wanted. One Hundred Head of
Horses,

From to u years old, light and heavy, good
and must be sound. Can be found at Van
Hyning's Livery Stable, Napoleon, Ohio.
u SIRE q SoN.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-01-14

Comrades will be glad to know that Ma.
jor O. 8. Montague who represents the q.
s. Pension Claim Agency of O. s. Foote at
Kalamazoo, Mich, will be at the Union Ho-
tel, Napoleon, o., Thursday, Jan. 2lst, for
the purpose of counseling and advising with
comrades relating to pensions. Major
Montague has just resigned position on
the Board of Appeals in the Pension Office
to enter into the employ of Mr.. Foote, after
having been connected with the pension Of
fee upwards of ten years, and understand
ing all features of the business. This will
be rare opportunity for soldiers to receive
valuable information. The fact that Major
Montague represents the Kalamazoo PEN
sion Claim Agency is guarantee that all
applications taken by hm will receive
prompt and careful attention by Mr.. Foote.
Do not fail to call and see him. Remember
the date.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-01-14

A light covering of snow is an excellent
protection for winter wheat, as it prevents
SO severe freezing of the soil as occurs when
the ground is bare, and also guards the
young plants from the drying winds.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-01-14

A. B. Rettig and Joseph Hovey have tax
en- charge of the Barr mill at Florida. We
hope that they will meet with success.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-01-14

Billy Sheffield, of Deshler, Ohio, is first
class workman. We recommend him to
our readers as an honest man and black
smith. tt
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-01-14

Mrs. A. e. Mann has moved her dress max
ing shop in the Gary Block. over Bradley's
store. tf
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-01-14

Gretchen, the young daughter of George
81. Rohrs, was quite severely injured last
week while coasting at the school house hill,
by coming in contact with fence.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-01-14

For fine robes, blankets, harness, etc., you
can find just what you want at the store of
F. F. Shoner. He has the best of everything
in the market and at the lowest prices. If
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-01-14

Gov. Campbell has appointed Judge II. g.
Baker Of Defiance one of the Ohio Worlds
Fair Commissioners. The selection is an
excellent one, as Judge Baker is in every
way qualified for the high position of honor.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-01-14

We are selling the best 1216c dress ging-
ham at $40 per yard, all 10 and Sc staple
ginghams at 69lc per yard, good gingham at
Sc at Geo. H, Rohrs & Bros. 2t
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-01-14
FREASE.

F. F. Shoner has in connection with his
harness store a repair shop where repairing
of all kind will be executed with neatness
and dispatch. If
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-01-14

F. II. Voigt, Holgate, has large stock of
pure drugs, and medicines. Prescriptions
compounded at all hours. Latest styles in
wall paper. If
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-01-14

The Signal man devotes nearly stick to
apology for tine ignorance of its proof read
er, while said stick of poorly expressed ex-
cuses itself contains three glaring errors.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-01-14

Geo. Hahn hasn't time to say much, but
he wishes to say that he has the finest assort-
ment of clothing in the county, at one price
to all alike. Try him. If
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-01-14

Thos. Palmer of Defiance was found dead
in box car at Toledo on Saturday night
last. Ugly cuts and bruises were found up
on the body. pointing to foul play. He may
have been murdered at Defiance and placed
in the car, as the car came from there that
day. The dead man was widower and has
abrother living at Jewell.