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The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1893-12-16
FARMER IMMIGRANTS WANTED.
Tho Experiment. Which an Ohio Capital
list WIN Try IN Nebraska

tst WIN Try IN Nebraska.
plan for securing farmer in1ni-
grants has just been put in operation
in Nebraska by wealthy Chic manu-
facturer, and 1t is the understanding
OF the South that Gov. Northen, of
Georgia, advocates a similar expert
ment in his state. Some time ago the
Ohio man purchased 10, 600 acres in Ne
braska. In the center of this tract 100
acres are laid off for the village site,
and IN the center of this forty acres
for public park. Facing the park
are the school, church or churches,
public halls, stores, shops, etc. The
remainder is cut up into 240 lots
of about half acre each for dwellings,
for the farmers, storelieepcrs, mechan-
les and others who may seek resi-
dence in the village. After providing
for the village the rest of the 1900
acres is divided into $50 farms of about
eighty acres each, with roads SO laid
out as to give each farmer an open
highway to the village. 1t is proposed
to sell these farms on time. giving
ample time to the purchasers to nav
for them, and to assist in the building
OF the village by helping to build the.
schoolhouses, churches and such other
public buildings as may be desired. Ii
this idea is carried out, there will be
village with $50 families of farmers.
and perhaps fifty or more other fam
lies of storekeepers, mechanics and
others, say village of 200 families, or
1000 people, which would make CON
siderable place.
Gov. Northen suggests that land
owners form joint stock companies,
purchase central tract for the village.
build church, schoolhou5e, a store.
have post office established. and then
let those nearest the village site either
build, or if practicable move their
dwellings, to the village site, thus Civ
ng it start. Then subdivide the
arge farms into small ones, and invite
settlers to come, purchase and become
esidents of the village.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1893-12-16
INDIANS AT A PHoNoGRAPH.
Listening to Reproduction of the Tribes
War Song.

| war sung
Wind-in-the-Face, chief of a band of
Flathead Indians camped near Mis-
soula, wandered into a store recently
| and in his inspection of the stock
came across photograph, which
stood in one corner of the room. He
examined the machine very cursiously,
says the Anaconda Standard, and by
signs and grunts inquired its use. AZ
Ter considerable persuasion he was in
duced to sing into the receiver the war
chant OF his tribe. lie began with a
low, monotonous "Hi-ya-he-ya, no."
but warmed to his work as he nro-
ceeded, and got in some fancy move
ments as he neared the end which
threatened to dislocate the machine.
After he had concluded the attach
ments were changed and connections
were made SO that Northumberland
and his attendant braves could hear
the production of the song. Gravelv
and somewhat suspiciously they in
serted the tubes in their ears and
waited the result. As the sounds of
the chant that for ages had melted
their forefathers to battle reached
their ears they were at first thorough
ly alarmed, and muttered something
about dad medicine" but as the en-
phatic tones of their chief coming,
from the little wax cylinder rang out
the tocsin they became enthuscd and
kept time to the alleged music with
feet and bodies until il seemed as if a
war dance was to be executed then
and there. But they didn't leave the
until the chant was ended,
md then they almost Rugged each
other in their delight, and even at
tempted to embrace Mr. Hartley, to
his terror. They wanted more, and
cylinder was inserted that gave them
Drill, Ye Terriers" This pleased
hem immensely, and they laughed as
heartily as an Indian ever laughs,
hough they probably did not under
tand a word of the. song. They now
egard Mr. Hartley as great medi-
inc man and want to adopt him into
heir tribe.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1893-12-16
Medley .taoM llliE Po.ls.
he moon was shining silver bright

The moon was shining silver bright
An bloodlcss lay the untrodden snow,
When freedom, from her mountain height,
Exclaimed: Nov, don't be foolish, Joe ~
An hour passed on-the Turk awoke;
A butnblebee went laundering by
10 hover in the sulphur smoke
And spread its pail upon the sky.
His echoing ak the woodman swung;
He WIS lad of high renown;
Aid deep the pcarly caves among,
Giles Scrosgins courted Mollie Brown.
Loud roars the wind in constant blast,
And cloudless sets the sun at even,
When twilight dews are falling fast,
And rolls the thunder drum of heaven.
OF ever thus from childhood's hour,
BY torch and trumpet fast arrayed,
Benea tn yon iYy-mantled tower
The old frog c-oal1s his serenade.
Ny lovo Is like the red, red rose;
He bought ring with posey true;
Sir Barney Bodkin broke his nose,
And, Saxon am Roderick Dhu..
Amusing Journa.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1893-12-16

-Conundrum-"Wha the difference
between u cat and legal document?"
Answer--"The one has clawses at the
end of its pawses; The other has pauses
at the end of its clauses. Buffalo
Courier
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-04-20
In Rega I'd to Corn.

Secretary Morton Is taking hold of
the Agricultural department with a
vigor which shows that he Is desirous
OF making a record. He says the work
of introducing American corn into the
countries of Europe will be pushed for
ward as rapidly as possible under this
administration. It will be remembered
that for several years this government
has had representative In Europe ed
ucating the people in the use Of Ameri-
can corn In the hope of increasing the
market for the product. This repre-
sentative will now be called home, and
under his supervision, statements will
be Issued from the departmentsof Agri-
cultural each Saturday, in which will
be found many interesting facts for the
people of America and Europe concern
ing the use of corn as food.
The secretary is an enthusiast In re-
gard to the use of corn. He regards it
as most wholesome food, and believes
that when its usefulness is fully recog-
nized therewiIl be large increase in
the consumption of the ereal and bet
ter prices will be obtained. Blade.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-04-20

trust he held for two terms, discharg-
Ing his duties in lawyer like manner.
1t was while holding this Office that
the Wesley johnson double murder
took place. George and Isabella E..
Williams being the victims. The MUIR
derer's arrest, conviction and execution
are facts well known to Henry County.
And that Mr.. Cahill wound around
the inhuman Johnson chain of cir
cumstantial evidence, unbroken and
clear, is also a well demonstrated fact.
So convincing was the prosecution
that twelve good men remained out
but a few minutes in returning ver-
dict of guilty.
Retiring from the Prosecutors office
he practiced law alone until a partner
ship was formed with James Donovan
some two years ago, which firm is a
very strong one.
On the 18th of June, 1884, he led to
the altar one Of Napoleon's fairest and
most popular society leaders, Miss
Jennie Shoemaker, the only child of
DR.. J. M. Shoemaker, recently de-
ceased.
AS councilman Mr.. Cahill has been
painstaking, devoting much time not
withstanding the office is thank
yon" job, besides being one wherein
curses are plentiful. He has taken
great interest in waterworks and will
push the work to early completion.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-04-20
Highest of all in Leavening Power-Latest u = eport.
.!a|:'!;!! q! Bski9g Bsx5sg'
ABSOLUTELY PURE

was put to school until fifteen years
old. At this age, with a good common
school education, he entered the office
of the Seneca Advertiser, one of the
Oldest and best Democratic newspapers
In the State. 1t was edited by w. w.
Armstrong now city Treasurer of
Cleveland, and late editor OF the Plain
Dealer, who is one of the strongest po-
litical writers In the state.
Under his instruction the subject of
this sketch served twelve years, filling
every station In the Office from devil
to editor. With such excellent school,
ing Mr.. Orwlg developed into practi-
cal all-'round newspaper man. and
embarked in business for himself by
purchasing the NORTHWEST at Napo-
leon. He moved to Napoleon In the
fall of'72 aud was married in Decen-
Der of the same year to Mary e. Davis
at Kellogg, Iowa.
From the date Of his ownership the
NORTHWEST grew with the times and
to-day stands among the front rank of
country weeklies In Ohio.
Mr.. Orwig being an editor does not
lay claim to an extensive political
record, his career in that line embrace
ing several years as councilman some
time since. But as one who has been
actively engaged in Democratic labor;
one whose counsels have weight and
who is recognized leader in Henry
county politics, there are none to dis
pute.
He assumes his dutiesas councilman
at the call of large majority, and be-
ing a large property owner and always
advocating the towns welfare. he will
not be hampered in whatever action
he may take by not having total conf
dence of the people. G. c. ID.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-04-20
Councilman Ludwig.

He was born in Wyandot county
March 18th, 1S41. His father was a
native of Pennsylvania, a Jacksonian
Democrat and moved to Ohio in 1918,
when the Cherokee Indians formedthe
bulk of the inhabitants of where now
is Wyandot county.
Theodore was one Of family Of nine
children only two of whom besides
himself survive-George living In
Harding county and +. NJ, a resident
of Ottawa and ex-recorder of Putnam
county.
The father was farmer and It fol-
lowed that the most ofTheodore's boy.
hood was spent on farm and his edu-
cation received from the county
schools. In the spring of '65 he was
mustered In the service as private In
company E, 1S6th Ohio Infantry and
received an honorable discharge the
following Fall.
In '67 he was married to Miss Eliza
j. Dean and in, IA moved to Bellmore
and engaged In mercantile business
and served as marshal two years. AL
though successful he was dissatisfied
with the location and changed it to
that of Napoleon moving here in 1873
where he has since resided. Soon af-
ter coming here he bought the south
side ashery and has worked it for all
there is in it,:turning out an elegant
grade Of potash for which he has
always found ready market.
Mr.. Ludwig since his residence here
has made many friends and for several
years has represented the South Side
on the board of Education and Village
Council. He is now serving on his
second term Of the latter, while this
year will complete his seventh year on
the school board, having been appoint
ed to fill a vacancy, and elected twice.
In 1889 he was candidate before the
Democracy of Henry county in con-
vention assembled for recorder and
made q creditable run, falling however,
to secure the plum, Mr.. Hanna being
the lucky man.
AS a councilman Mr.. Ludwig has
made good member attending regu-
larly and doing good committe work.
He isan advocate of public improve
ments and is anxious to see the new
electric railroad strike this place.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-04-20

administering oath of Office to the new
members. The bond of G. e. Reynolds,
clerk, was presented and accepted. All
the council was present save Reiser.
The Mayor announced the following
committees which, it will tie noted, is
something of new departure mas
much as each committee consists of
but one man. The Mtyor announced
as his reason for SO doing that quicker
action and more responsibility could
be secured. The committees are:
Finance, r. w. Cahill
Purchasing, L. L. Orwig.
Street and sidewalk, VIM. Samse.
Fire, M. Reiser.
Sewer. 7. Ludwig.
Sanitary, J. Woke.
Bills were allowed amounting to
$56S.53 which included street commits
sioner, S244.77, and Treasurer's fees
$193.3l. Y
The subject of enlarging the engine
room was brought up and referred to a
committee.
Engineer Kolbe made a final state
ment of sewer A. which was filed.
Councilman Cahlll introduced an
ordinance providing for the issuance
of bonds according to special act for
$4,000 fer waterworks and electric
light purposes. The ordinance was
placed upon its first reading.
Mr.. Cahill informed the council that
a bill had been introduced in the legis-
lature amending the general act and
giving the Mayor power to appoint
waterworks Trustees; that as yetit had
not passed, and until it did, council
had best take no action.
On motion Of J. Woke council ad-
journed until Thursday evening, by
which time it is presumed the bill will
either be passed or rejected.
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Councilman samse.

He was born at Gallipolis, O., June
13, 1S49,and was raised at Akron, Ohio,
where he received common school
education. In 1850 he moved to Toledo
and worked on a farm near there for
four years at salary of from s. to SIS
per month, Giving this sup as not suf-
ficiently lucrative he engaged as driver
on the Miami & Erie Canal. About
this time his father died in IIibbey
or Andersonville prison and 1t remain
ed for young Samse to help support his
mother which he did and soon home
was purchased for her.
In 1870 he married near Hun
tington, Ind. In 1872 he bought
the canal boat "Thomas Morgann
and paid for her in a short time.
1875 found him in the wood business
besides owning his canal boat. Short
ly after he had bad luck at Fl. Wayne
and lost all but paid all his debts. In
~ bhC w aOaSu Cdual WAS dUduuOlcu
and he left Ft. Wayne with the last
boat that ever ran there. A short time
after he got fresh start by making
$5O0.00 In go days at boating ties and
since then he has had plain sailing.
Rebuilding his boat he went into the
grain trade between Defiance and To-
ledo.
In 'S6 he built the canal boat "Noble
Grand" at Maumee and now has two
very fine boats, one steam the other
mule. A citizen of Napoleon for o
years, Capt. Samse has done an ex-
tensive business, expending in town
and country from $1,000 to $1,000 an.
nually.
He has served two years as council
man and is friend to all public inn
provements. The people were we'll
satisfied with his service, hence his
return by large majority.
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Councilmen orwig.

The date of his birth is February IL,
1874, and the place, TT. Wayne, Ind.
His father was a native of Pennsyl-
vanis, and mother of Ohio. The latter
is still living at the advanced age Of
So years and over, with her daughter
in Toledo. His father fell victim to
smallpox at Ft. Wayne during the
epidemic of 1s44-45 under most de-
plorable circumstances, jim that, he was
q hotel keeper and a transient was
seized with the disease. The landlord
gave him every care and the man got
well but transmitted the disease to
Mr.. Orwig with fatal results.
Shortly after his death the family
moved to Tiffin where young Luther
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-04-20
Clerk REYNOLDS.
the near future.

The new clerk, Captain c. E.
Reynolds, was born In Great Barring
ton, Mass, June 18th, 1874, where he
lived until 10 years of age, when the
family moved toHenry county arriving
here in the spring of'54. He attended
high school from which he graduated
with high honor. The war breaking
out soon after, although at the youthful
age of17, he enlisted In Co. f., 6Sth
0. v. /. Col. III. s. Steadman and Capt.
w. w. Bowen. This was in the Fall
of '61 and 1t was in April, 1855, that the
young recruit next saw home and
friends.
Company F and the 68th saw good
service and young Reynolds was strict
ly in it from the start, being at Ft. Dom
aldson, Plttsburg Landing, Shiloh
Battle of Little Hatcbie, Siege of Vicks-
burg and others. 1t was while In Sher-
mans Meridian Raid that he was cap
tured by the Confederates. February
10, '64 was the date of his capture and
from then until April 1865 he suffered
a thousand deaths in Andersonville
and other southern rat holes where
starvation and disease were only ex-
celled in magnitude by the ecruelty from
inhuman keepers. When the subject
of our sketch was released he tipped
the scales at rs pounds.
Upon resignation of Captain R. X.
Scott, Mr.. Reynolds, then 1st lieut., was
elected captain of Co. f., o. N. G.
and re elected in 1892. He is also secre-
tary of the INDECENT Soldiers Relief
Commission and ia him the soldiers
have true friend. AT the April elRc-
tion he was rendered a third term as
member of the Union School board, of
which body he is now secretary.
On September the 18th, 1865, he was
united in marriage to Miss Sarah e.
Parker, well known and highly es-
teemed young lady Of Napoleon.
AS an ardent Grand Army man
Capt. Reynolds is well known throug a.
out the state, having been post COM
mander number of terms, delegate
to National Encampments and held
the Colonelcy Of the Grand Army
battalion of this county.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-04-20
Couucilmen Woke

Within the corporate limits Of Ma
poleon we have no better example of
the typical business man than John
Woke, junior partner in the firm of
H. H. & J. Woke.
He was born in Minister, Auglaize
couty, December Is, 1850, and is the
son of John Woke, ST., being the
youngest. the "baby" Of seven chill
dren, adaughter and six sons, Harmon.
Henry, Clay, Joseph, Barney and the
subject of this sketch. John attended
parochial school at the place Of his
birth until the removal of his parents
to Napoleon when he became a mem
Der Of the high school. In '67 he COM
pleted his education at Notre Dame,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-04-20
Mayor NTeeKison.

Judge Meekison Is now on his second
term as Mayor and let it be said far
and wide that the people hope it will
not be his last. A lawyer, well versed
In parliamentary rules, and one of our
most leading citizens he makes a
Mayor who gives satisfaction to all
regardless Of politics.
He was born in Dundee, Scotland,
Nov. IL, 1849. With his parents he
moved to the United States and Henry
county when but six years of age, in
1856. His early life was spent In
Freedom township where he attended
district school. From there he moved
to Napoleon and entered the high
school where he attained a good COM
mon school education. In 1867 he en-
tered the standing army as artillery
man In the 4th Ohio Regiment where
he served faithfully three years.
In ~ he served one year as Napo-
leon township Clerk and the following
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t. LUDWIG.
of Council by large majority of the
voters who see in him one who will
work to their interests.
Councilman Reiser.

Matthias Reiser was born In Winten-
burg Germany, In 1882. When mere
lad of IA summers he left his native
country and came to America. His
first point was Stark County where he
entered blacksmith shop and learned
that trade. He worked at his trade un-
til 1850 when becoming dissatisfied
with the amount ofreeeipts for the
outlay In labor, he severed his connec-
tion with the shop and moved to Hen
rg County.
Here he became engaged in the pur-
suit Of farming and from that on he
has met with success.
Ten years from the time he came to
the county he removed to Napoleon
aDd opened meat market besides en-
gaging in buying and shipping stock
This was his business for many years
and it was in it that he laid the foun-
dation and built q firm financial stand
ing.
Selling out he embarked in the boot
and shoe business until 1892, when he
sold the business to his son Matthias,
Jr., who is now in possession and does
a large business.
Matt is one of our Oldest settlers,
having lived in Henry county 43 years.
He was elected on the council year
ago. He is not an advocate of water
works, being as he says, more disposed
to bond the town and give bonus to
some manufacturing plant. He is the
only member of the council opposed
to waterworks.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-04-20

South Bend, Ind, graduating In q
/, commercial course.
On his return to Napoleon he was
well equipped to transact business in
cumbent upon him as member Of the
firm Of H. H. Woke & Bros. He
therefore at once became one OF the
firm and has been in the "harness''
ever since.
In 1876 he lead to the Shrine of
Hymen, at Boston, Mass, Miss Francis
c. Moffitt.
After the death Of Barney In 1882
the firm was changed to 81. II. & ].
Woke and has since so remained.
Like all other firms who do a large
business this one has had its ups aud
downs at one time going to the wall,
yet 1t only served to show the indomit-
able pluck and business tact of the
members when we note that step by
step lost fortunes were regained and a
firm financial basis restored, until now
there is none in Northern Ohio who
can claim a better standing than H.
II. & ]. Woke.
As friend to the laboring man the
Messrs. Woke have always been recog-
nized, paying liberal wages and having
a large pay roll. Their elegant -four
ing mill lis one of the finest in the
State, has the latest improved process
ses for flour and the output is large
and bears a high reputation. They
do an extensive grain trade, shipping
thousands ofbushels of grain annually.
Mr.. Woke was called to the Board
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THE new COUNCIL!
Body Of Municipal Dads Who
are Pledged to
RUSH WATERWORKS
Introduction Of Ordinance tOISSue
$4,000 in Bonds.
Brief Biographical SkstCheS Of Mayor,
Clerk and COunCilmen.

BY statuatory provision Monday
night was the date on which the old
council laid down the care of Office and
adjourned sine die while the new re-
gime followed close on its footsteps and
assumed councilmanic trouble.
The outgoing members were John
Wilson, A. ]. Vandenbroek and VIM.
Samse. The latter was reelected and
In place of the other two, l.. L. Orwig
and John Woke.
There not being quorum of the old
present, the new board convened by
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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-04-20

year began the study Of law with Hon.
Justin H. Tyler, being called to the
bar two years later. Shortly after his
admission hewas appointed Prosecutor
to ill a vacancy. He was elected In
1875 and reelected In III, thus serving
five years.
Retiring from Office he practiced
law until 1880 when he was elected
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-04-20

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tion upon the system is remarkable and mys-
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leon, 0. jan 26-6m
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Crawford county, this state, In 1858.
His education was finished at Witten-
berg College, Springfield, Ohio, from
which he graduated in 1878. He read
law in Norwalk when he came to Ma
poleon he completed his studies under
the instruction Of S. M. Hague.
Upon admission to the bar he enter.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-04-20

an active standpoint for all public i'm
provements, sacrificing both time and
money in their advocacy. He has la
bored steadily for waterworks and a
new railroad. We have the one and
prospects are bright for the other in
the near future,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-04-20
L. L., ORWIG.

ed into partnership with the venerable
lawyer Judge Haly, and rapidly
came to the front as an all round
lawyer. So rapid was hisprogress that
but short time elapsed before he was
called to take charge of the Prosecut-
ing Attorneys Office which honor and