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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1893-05-05
AN OLD-WORLD COUNTRY.

know an Cld-world country,
Where travellers never stray,
Whose wood-paths wind sequestered
For miles and miles away;
Whose fields Of Towering grasses
To shadowed dinglcs slant,
Where elves are wont to whisper,
And nightingales to chant!
There still the Old-world homesteads
In calm cOntentment thrive,
Gray haunts of fail and sickle,
OF dovecot and of hive.
Invention ne'er invades them
With desecrating hand;
No steam plough ever plunges
Amid that placid land!
There Old-world greens still flourish
With alc-bench and with stocks;
The village danes drop courtesies,
The village binds wear smocks;
Sleek Dobbin shakes his ribbons,
Dick Shepherd plies his crook,
And daisy-sprinkled burrows
The belfries overlook.
There, in that Old-world country,
Beneath its noiseless spell,
Amid its sweet composure,
Who would not choose to dwell!
Where troubles never trespass,
Where Time unruffled flows,
And every morn brings gladness.
And every eve repose!
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1893-05-05

The man who called sarsaparilla a
fraud, had good reason; for he got hold
of worthless mixture at reduced
rates" He changed his opinion, how
ever, when he began to take Ayers
Sarsaparilla, 1t pays to be careful,
when buying medicines.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1893-05-05

Prof Tonsill-Do you know that
practice at singing will ward off con-
sumption?
John Smith, did not know it; but
still you can't blame the disease, you
kpow.-Puck.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1893-05-05

When four year-old Carl saw wafies
for the first time, he cried out, "Oh,
mamma, look at the cut-glass pan
cakes !! And nothing could more ac.
curately describe the peculiar indentar
tions which the waffle irons leave.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1893-05-05

Our American commissioners are
going over to Europe again in few
days to ask the Rothschilds if we
can have free silver.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1893-05-05
RISING sun, CECIL COUNTY, MD, 5, 1898.
NOT A BOSTON GIRL.

NOT A BOSTON GIRL.
seal the letter, write her name
It's very dear to me
And then add, beneath the same,
Two letters-M and D.
rsee you smile in quick disdain.
You think Of glasses, too,
ind little curls. Its very plain
What M. D." means to you
But she is neither stern nor cold,
AS you perhaps may think.
She's young and fair, not grim and old,
Nor does she scatter ink
On notes Of lessons that are said
Before learned class;
And from her dainty lips Of red
No long orations pass.
The only studies that she reads
Are letters that write;
The only lectures that she heeds
Are those that indite.
You wonder how 1t all may be,
And do not understand
She lives In Baltimore. md"
Means, simply, Maryland
James G. Burnett, in Century.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1893-05-05

Importers, Jobbers and Retailers of DRY
GOODS of every description, including
Dress Goods, Silks, Linen Goods, Mourning
Goods, Laces, Velyets. Embroideries, Quilts
Blankets, Shawls, Flannels, Domestic Cotton
Goods, Ladies', Misses and Gents Hosiery
and Underwear, Gloves, Notions, Ladies'
and Misses Wraps, Ginghams, Calicoes,
Sattines, Embroideries, Trimmings, &c.
Samples promptly sent, when we receive
instructions of what is wanted, colors pre-.
ferred, about the price required, &c., &c.
HAMILTON EASTER & SONS,
BALTIMORE, MD.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02
Attention, Prohibitionists.

The Prohibitionists of Henry county will
hold convention on Wednesday, March Sth,
1893, at the court house in Napoleon, to be-
gin promptly at 10 O'Clock a. m, This con-
vention is held for the purpose of re.organ-
izing the forces of the county, selecting the
members of the county Central and Execu-
tive Committees, and to inaugurate an ac-
tive county campaign that shall continue
until the votes are counted in November
next. Either Hon. j. j. Ashenhurst, of Cam
ton, Ohio, or l.. B. Logan, Chairman of the
State Executive Committee, will be present
at the convention to assist in its delibera-
tions, and to make an address in the after.
noon. A county lecture bureau will be es-
tablished at this time. 1t is the purpose of
the State Executive Committee to make the
coming campaign in Ohio vigorous and
memorable one. Come then, to the conven-
ton and bring your wife, your family and
your friends with you.
The Grelton quartette is expected to be
present and furnish some of their rousing
campaign songs to enliven the occasion.
w. I. CHAPMAN,
Chairman Co. Ex. Committee.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02
An Early Spring.

That we will havs an early spring has
been prophecied by many, but as to wheth-
or we will or will not, will depend very
much upon the weather. But one thing is
certain, it will do no harm to make early
preparations. Your stock needs looking af-
ter, and if it is not already in good, healthy
and thriving condition, you should proceed
at once to get the proper medicine and feed
to put it in condition for the early market
which always insures good price. Saur &
Basley have iull line of all the best known
remedies, necessary for the cure of the dis
eases most prevalent in horses, cattle, sheep
and hogs, at this season of the year. These
medicines are such as have been tested and
used for years; they are no experiment.
The are reliable in every particular and
every stockman who invests in them is sure
to get the worth of his money every time.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02
TWO BROTHERS
Nov Lie In Jail Charged With Theft.

Ezra and William Franklin are confined
in the county jail on charge of theft. The
Oldest brother Ezra, has been in Jail a month
the particulars of his crime and capture has-
ing already been given.
Saturday. Sheriff Decker received word
from Toledo authorities that William Frank
lin had been held there for some time on I
charge of horse stealing, but "a some doubts
existed as to being able to secure an indict'
ment. he was rendered to Henry county an.
thorities.
The Sheriff wei to Toledo and brought
him here the same day. He was arraigned
before Squire Haag on a charge of stealing
wheat from Andrew 0rme and p'oS, corn
sausage aud other articles from John Lay
hee, both gentlemen of Washington town
ship.
He waived examination and was bound
over to common pleas court. Failing to Civ,
bail he was sent to Jail.
Ezra is married man, while William il
single. One of them at least has dea(
cinch on good term in the penItentiary.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02
CIRCUIT COURT.
Trio of Judges Measuring out JUS
tice at the Court House.

Circuit Court convened at the courthouse
Tuesday morning with Judges Moore, Seney
and Day on the bench. The faces of the
first two are familiar to Napoleon having
worn the judicial ermine here for number
of years. Judge Day, The new member, does
not in any way detract from the dignity
that has always constituted itself part of
our circuit bench. And taken collectively,
for downright good looks, in the common
vernacular, there is no district in OHIO that
can trot out trio having more of the dis
tingue.
Up to going to press but three cases have
been disposed of, the arguments being
lengthy and consuming considerable time.
The cases are:
Biederman a. Harmon VS. Jacob o. Tai
mage. ct al; appeal; sale confirmed and
funds ordered distributed; see j. E.
Bulls T. Minnick ct al: VS. A. j. + mel ct
al; found due G. W Fisher $500.
Jacob Yetter, guardian, VS. Phillip Bord-
ner, appeal, dismissed at plaintiff IS costs.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02
IN TROUBLE
Is Superintendent Butler of the Def
ance Schools-Guilty of Assault
and Battery.

Defiance as been considerably agitated
during the past week over the case of
Sup't Butler who was on trial for assault
and battery on the person of Ovid Archam-
beault.
The evidence all went to show that Butler
was something of believer in the proverb
"spare the rod, etc." 1t was a case of an
unruly boy and teacher whose anger got
the upper hand. The result was badly
whipped boy and an arrested teacher.
The trial consumed several days before
the Probate Court and verdict was not
arrived at until Friday afternoon.
OF such importance to the peace of mind
and general welfare of the people was the
result, that the court house bell was rung
as signal of the jary's verdict. Crowds
surged in the court house and when YER
dict of guilty" was announced, the ex-
citement was intense
1t is understood that the school board will
demand Supt. Buffers resignation at close
of the spring term.
The Judge reserved judgment until the
defense filed motion for a new trial which
was done Monday. 1t was promptly over
ru led, however, and fine of $40 and costs
of prosecution given Supt. Butler. The
costs will aggregate $500.
The case will be carried to Common Pleas
Court. or higher if necessary.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02
,JR. Movers.

1t is with no little regret that we announce
the death of Mr.. ] ohn B. Meyers on the 10th
ult, he having succumbed to the inevitable
after an illness of two m onths from bron-
chial trouble.
The funeral ceremony was held at Skunk
Tuesday following, Rev. j. B. Long in charge,
and the remains were LAID to rest in the
cemetery.
The deceased was the father of seven sons
and two daughters, six sous and one daugh-
ter of whom survive him. Ofthese our rep
resentative j. F. Meyers and Deputy Audi
tor John l. Meyers are sons.
He was born in the eastern part of Penn
sylvania and with his parents moved to
Ohio when still small boy. In 1867 he
came to Henry county and settled in Monroe
township where he has since resided.
AS citizen Mr.. Meyers was one who al
wavs had the welfare of his community at
heart and he was correspondingly respected
by all who knew him.
At the time of his death he was 63 years, 4
months and 10 days old. To the bereaved
family the sympathy of hosts of friends is
extended. We understand his wife is also
very i'll. We hope for her recovery.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02
How the Mighty Have Fallen

One of the most startling exemplifications
of show the mighty have fallen" is in the
case of John Sullivan, the champion bruiser
of the world for years. His drunk at st.
Louis Tuesday adds to the disgust of good
people that is being distributed over John.
He came on the stage drunk and the audi
ence Uttered, and one man even laughed out
loud. Coming to the footlights John said:
"Ladies and Gentlemen: Did you ever
see mug? Well, there's one (pointing to
the man who had given vent TO his merri-
ment) He don't know a good thing when
he sees it. He thinks I'm drunk. But Pm
not. go on like this Just to give the news
papers chance. The mug is ignorant. I
know little something. l went to school
with my father and mother. learned to
spell and read and know things. If the
mug comes up here on the stage I'll show
him he isn't in it with me-"
Can anything more ridiculous be con-
ceived?
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02

Rev. f. w. Gransaulus, the famous Chic
ago preacher, is attaining national fame
through his efforts in bshalf of compulsory
education. That idea should be taken up by
every minister of the United States. Edu-
cate! 1t is the cure for intemperance, race
troubles, crime, Mormonism, and thous-
and disorders which no other remedy can
reach. 1t is the business of ministers of the
gospel to give people what they need most
for their betterment. Rev. Gansaulus is
right. Education is the crying need of the
their children's education next to their ply
steal wants.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02
A cordial invitation is extended to all.
We Ought to be In Line.

Port Clinton is agitating electric railway
connections between that place aud Catawba
Island. 1t will take in a number of small
towns practically giving p. G. railroad facil-
tiles of roads running through those towns.
Were such road constru ,ted between
Deshler and Napoleon We could in a great
measure enjoy the Cloverleaf, B. & o. and
d. & M. roads without first touching Toledo
or Defiance.
Port Clinton can't begin to compare with
Napoleon and we should not be continually
permitting such jay towns to set us pat
terns.'
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02
Wants a COmnanY.

j. E. Musser has received letter from
Col. Bunker, inquiring how the work of Or
ganlzng military committee in this city is
progressing. The youg gentlemen interest
ed are awaiting the action of the Jounty
commissioners in The way of furnishing an
armory.-Detidnce NercS.
As highly improbable IA it may seem, De-
fiance has never had company, and her size
and all other necessary qualifications GER
tainly entities her to recognition in this re-
spect.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02
Public Sale,

The undersigned will offer at public sale
az his residence, 9 miles west and a mile
south of Napoleon, Ohio, on Thursday, Mar.
10th, 1898, the following property to-wit:
Two work horses, colt, 2 milk cows, G
head of hogs, truck wagon, to p buggy,
pair of bobsleds, self binder, grain drill,
mower, hay rake, / sulkey corn plow,
breaking pillow, 2 shovel plows, set double
harness, hay rack, log rack, l copper ket-
tie, hay in the NOV, straw cutter, and 9th
er implements to numerous too mention.
Sale to commence at 10 o'clock a. m.
HERMAN RoDDY.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02
Great Season for Maple Sugar

The coming spring will be a great season
for maple sugar making. 1t is well known
to those who have engaged In that business
that good season always follows a winter
that furnishes abundance of cold weather.
The maple sap is always sweeter after a
period of intense frost, and furnishes a
percentage of sugar. Not only that, but the
tire, yield a larger quantity OF sap after a
winter that has frequent thaws and periods
of warm weather.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02

The March number of "Tales from Town
Topics" which is No. of the series. shows
no abatement of vivacious interest. and the
new prize novelette, that starts off the vol
ume, entitled, ''The Cousin of the KING. -
written by Adrian Shade Nan Westrum. is a
particularly thrilling and successful piece
Of fiction. It is the story of a foreign adyeu-
turer, who attempts to win the hand of a
rich American heiress. but is baked in the
game just on the eve of victory. The tale is
one of moving interest, and is marked by
strong character drawing and dramatic
action. The collection of short stories,
sketches, poems and witticisms is as spark
ling and spicy as one could wish. .Altogeth-
er, "Tales from Town ropics' No Z is a
readable and clever book that all smart peo-
Pile must eDjoy.-TowN Topics, q West
Twenty. third street, New York.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02

"The people of this vicinity insist on
having Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and
do not want any other" says John V. Bishop,
of Portland Mills, Indiana. That is rigdt.
They know it to be superior to any other for
colds, and as a preventive and cure for
Group, and why should they not insist upon
having it. so cent bottles for sale by D. j.
Humphrey. mch2-1m
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02
CLOSE CALL!
row Escape From Destruction by
Fire.

After we had gone to press last Wedres-
day the Napoleon Woolen Mills, owned and
operated by Augenstein Bros. were discov-
cred in flames. In spite of good work
by the fire department loss of fully $1,000
was sustained, covered by insurance, the
building and machinery being insured for
$l5,5OO in eleven different companies.
The fire originated in the third story which
was used as the picking room" Here the
general condition is most conducive for fire
everything used being of a very combustible
nature and it is only byutmost care that the
mills haye escaped destruction during the
many years past they have been in opera.
tion.
Just how the fire originated is not known.
but the supposition is that some foreign
substance found its way into picker, thus
producing a spark by friction. The entire
room was soon in blaze and burned fierce.
ly. When the department arrived and a
stream of water brought to bear, huge vol.
umes of flame we're bursting out both endi
of the building, while the fire had found its
way to the second floor.
The roof was steel and this fact combined
with good work by the iremen soon brought
the fire under control, although the damage
by water to machinery was large.
Will Rebuild.
eyes we will begin rebuilding at once'
said the proprietors land hope by the first OF
April to be running again"
The industry is leading one in Napoleon,
giving employment to 30 hands and it is ex-
ceedingly gratifying to learn that we are not
to lose It.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02
Ont Do 1t Too Soon.

With the thaw the fact is brought forcibly
to the front that winters accumulation of
fifth lies on our streets. In many places this
is piled up in such quantities as to be nau-
seating as we'll as very unsanitary. The
street commissioner can begin clean
ing the streets none too soon when the
health and comfort of our citizens is con-
sidered
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02
Sneak Well OIL

Always have good word for your own
town. Don't go on the streets and proclaim
to every stranger you chance to meet that
''the town is dead" simply because, as
usual at this time of the year, business is a
little dull. Why, bless you, there's not a
town in the State but what has as much
cause to complain of as this city. You hear
the cry of dull times from every section of
the country, and it is the same every year at
this season,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02
SUDDEN DEATH.
Jacob Berdue Falls From His chair
and Dies.


Cotton, o., Feb. 2S-Special-This
community has been greatly shocked
at the sudden death of one of its we'll
known citizens in the person Of Jacob
Berdue. Mr.. Berdue lived II miles
north of here.
Saturday night he complained of
feeling badly but nothing serious was
apprehended. Sunday morning while
seated in chair, he suddenly dropped
to the floor and expired in a few
minutes.
A physician was hastily summoned
but too late for assistance.
The deceased was no doubt subject
to heart disease. He was about go years
old, and leaves wife, sons end 2
daughters, who with a large circle of
friends will grieve over his sudden de-
parture.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02
Pleasure.

Fifteen families enjoyed the hospitality of
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Rohrs Friday even
ing, the occasion being the celebration of
Mrs. Rohrs' GO anniversary of her birth.
Everything conducive to a first class time
was present-games, music and supper
that certainly reflected much credit on Mrs.
r.
After thoroughly participating in all these
the guests departed wishing both host and
hostess long years of happiness.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02
When Quinine will Break Up Cold

SIT is surprising" says family physi-
clan, show certainly cold may be broken
up by timely dose of quinine. When first
symptoms make their appearance, when a
little lanquor, slight hoarsness and ominous
tightness in the nasal membranes follow
exposure to draughts or sudden chill by wet,
five grains of This useful alkaloid are sufi-
cient in many cases to end the trouble. But
it must be done promptly. If the golden
moment passes, nothing sufices to stop the
weary sneezers handkerchief using, red nose
and woe begone looking periods that GER
talnly follow"
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02
Sad.

COLUMBUS, o., Feb. A.-(Special )--Miss
Ina Taber, engrossing clerk of the senate,
died tonight after an extended illness of
peritonitis. She was aged about % years
and resided in Bowling Green, Wood coun-
ty.
1t seems cruel that just as Miss Taber,
the Senate's engrossing clerk, had fairly
lived down the scandal in which she was
invoived, death claimed her.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02
ON RECORD.
Business OF General Interest 20 Hen.
ry Countyites.

Real Estate Transfers.
TLATROcK TOWNSHIP.
wm. j. Barr to Walter J. Brubaker, 100
acres in section 3, $500.
PLEASANT TOWNSHIP.
Wm. Oster to ". I ZONE. so acres in sec
tion q and 26, 5000.
w. F. Young and Marg't Young IN Cath
olic cemetery, acre in section ,. $40.
MARION TOWNSHIP.
Ohas Nick 10 Jos EIchinger, 20 acres In
section 81, $500; also = acre in section 81,
MONROE TOWNSHIP.
Sarah z. Casteel to Peter Matthias, 20
acres in section 80, $1,000.
HARRISON TOWNSHIP.
George W. Hampton ct al to NJ. Donnel-
ly, 30 acres in section p, $1,000.
RIoHFIELD TOWNSHIP.
Rebecca ]. Scott to R. X. Scott. so acres
in section 8: also 2l3 6l-100 acres in section
80, $4,000.
Dewey Stave Co. to John German, 80
acres in section II, $1,000.
Elizabeth A Nain to Singer & Henderson,
80 acres in section l2, 5000.
BARTLow TOWNSHIP.
Geo. X. Detwiler to r. X. s ,ott, 40 acres
in section 2, 800.
Hamilton Pierson to Gottlieb Lewade,
40 acres IN section u, $500.
CoLToN.
W. W. McGiffin to Martha Russwarm, lot
10, $35.
NAPOLEON CORPORATION.
B. F. Pont'ous to f. Diemer 70-lo0 acre
in section "a, $157. so.
B. F. Pontious to G. B. Rettig, 9.lOO
acre in section IA, $204.21.
Ditch Hearings.
Margaret Fouty, at Wauseon March 11th,
at L p. IN.
Marriage Licenses.
Martin Diegle and Amia Long.
Henry Godeke aud Barbara BunQer.
Wm. Helberg and Kate Rosebrook.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02
The General CRY.

Our exchanges are loudly calling on their
patrons to select good men for the spring in
stallment of offices to be dished out. There
is no necessity for US to echo the howl.
There is no doubt but that our Democracy
will select good men. They generally have
been doing thus and the party is too old to
think of turning over new leaf, especially
for worse.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02
Death at 23.

Mrs. oscar Bade died Tuesday night at
her home on the Adrian Pike after an ill
mes of some months from consumption.
The deceased was % years, Z months and l2
days old. The funeral took place today
from the late residence, and the remains
were inferred in Glenville cemetery.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02
Lost.

In or near the barn of John Shulty. Mon
roe township, or between said barn and Ben :
sings Corners. on February 2lst, pock-
book containing money and notes payable
to order of ]. II. Fiser. Finder will leave al
this Office and receive generous reward
Notice is hereby given that payment on said
notes is ordered not to be made.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02
DON'T FAIL
TO CALL At
CARDN Err )
Photograph Rooms.

Until Further Notice 50 90 per Doz
en- for Gardner's
Very finest and best cabinets. One price te
all and no Misrepresentation atour gallery
Pictures
To decorate your walls both large and small
from the cheapest to the finest grades, such
as etchings, hand made pastells, etc. You
can find about 800 framed and in sheets to
select from at Gardner's.
Ready Made
Frames both large and small by the hun.
dreds, and at prices that sell them, at Gard
ner's.
Frames to Order
OF the latest styles, from the cheapest to the
very finest gold and silver moulding at Gard
ner's. If
Our Speciality.
Atwo-thirds life size portrait with nice
heavy frame for $500, and for $3.50 your
portrait and choice of four different fine
enamel frames at Gardner's. See samplesat at
gallery or postofice. If
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02
InDrOyeInent.

Geo. Curdes has purchased the lot adjoin-
ing his buildings on the east, with the in
tention of moving the old Badeau building
onto it. The ground thus vacated will be
utilized by the enlargement of his ice cream
rooms and dining room, which will be quite
an improvement. Mr.. Curdes is showing
much enterprise in his business, which he
is rapidly increasing.