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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02
An Intelligent Glass Of Henry
County Farmers.
TRI-CO. INSTITUTE
At Grand Rapids Does Some
Excellent Work.

Henry county farmers have been doing
good institute work during the past three
years. But it has been only among them
selves, hence it was with no little delight
that arrangements were made for a tri-
county affair at Grand Rapids on Thursday
and Friday of last week, for all intelligent
farmers understood that mingling of the
farmers from three counties would be most
productive of good results.
The farmers were welcomed by theMayor,
and response was made by j. s. Benscho-
ter, president of the society. W. j Green, of
the OhioExperiment station gave many valu-
able suggestions on how to raise potatoes,
followed by W. W. Farnsworth, of Water
vile, on "Small Fruits" Being one of the
leading nurserymen of this section, Mr..
F's remarks we're listened to with confidence
After dinner ihe house was even mo re
crowded than characterized the morning
session.
Music Was followed by s. F. R. Garster
in treatise on Poultry Raising" which
created considerable discussion, which, of
course. proved beneficial to al taking a
hand. Another song was given by the choir
and then came "How Raised Corn When
Others Failed" by j. H. Brigham, of Fulton
county. His discourse, which was able and
listened to with great interest, the speaker
being of national reputation, closed the af-
ternoon session.
At the evening session many we're com
peeled to return to their homes so densely
packed was the house.
A recitation by Henry Kechley was fol
lowed by Prof. W. Il. Richardson in his
lecture under the caption of "a Poor Mans
Legacy" Mrs. Mary Beeson gave the bene.
fit of her mu ical education in vocal solo
which her listeners appreciated, and W. j.
Green closed the evenings work with few
pointers on celery raising.
Second Day.
Friday morning every one was in his seal
by 8 o'clock listening to song by the Wade
family. Col. Brigham led off the days
speaking with Taxation" which was TAX en-
up by several of the audience and handled
with bare fists.
Mrs. W. H. Hanna. of Tontoga ny, deliver
ed lecture on how to manage farm which
closed the mornings session.
In the afternoon the first topic of discus
sion was prospective county fair al
Grand Rapids, but no action was taken.
"Dairying" by John Finzel, assisted b.
DR.. Newton and e. M. Hollopster, ant
planting and Care of Fruit Trees" by W
j. Green finished Friday afternoon.
The closing session in the evening con
sisted mostly of musicale by Crane
Rapids best talent. Chas. Walters gave
praiseworthy recitation, while Miss Ker
gave violin solo both of which we're gener
ously applauded. Several selections o
music by the choir, recitation by Mis-
Winnie Thrapp and few suggestions tt
farmer boys by Col. Brigham ended '93'
Tri- County Farmers Institute.
1t was not decided where the next annua
session is to be held.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02

Clerk Brown undergraduates himself in
having been born lucky instead of rich, hav-
ing drawn the gold watch at Frease's Mon
daY night.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02

Mr.. II. j. Kester has purchased the
grocery stock of George Leonhart at
Florida, We wish both gentlemen success.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02

DR.. and Mrs. ]. G. Saur left Monday for
several days visit with friends in Fostoria.
They return to-day.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02

Attorneys Baldwin and Parker of Bowling
Green are in the city attending Circuit
Court.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02

didates for the Holgate postoffce, was in the
city Tuesday.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02

India and wash silks. If you want artis-
tic styles look over our collections.
2t HORN 4 NoRDEN.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02

Hon. J. B. Meyers returned to his labor at
Columbus Thursday, having been summoned
to Henry county by the death of his father
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02

Major Bunker of Toledo has been attend
ing circuit court in this city during the fore
part of the week.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02

Mrs. Judge Donnelly entertained COM
pany of lady friends last Thursday evening.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02

The receipts at the Napoleon Postofice
will lack about $50 to make it a $1,000 office.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02

Jack Humphrey and Chas. Schwab will
take in Cleveland's Inauguration Saturday.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02

W. G. Rogers of Liberty Center was il
Napoleon Tuesday on business.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02

Glover, Timothy, Red Top,
Blue Grass and all kinds of
field and garden seeds in bulk
at Bradley's. If
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02

Cotton and Oil Meal by the
100 lbs. or ton. If BRADLEY.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02

Miss Hattie Stockford has been suffering
for some days with erysipelas in her arm.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02

DR.. George Teeple returned from Chicago
Friday having been there on two days
business trip.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02

We are ready to show you new linens.
2t Horn 4 NoRDES.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02

Mrs. Nancy Merchant has returned from
her visit in Kansas
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02

J. v. Jones and little daughter, of Cotton
spent Friday in the city.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02

We can print your maple syrup labels.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02

Pepsin oat meal or Pepsin rolled oats is
Just the dish for breakfast. If
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02

The Durbin Bros, of Mcclure. spent Sun
day in tie city.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02

If you want an elegant smoke buy an
Early Bird cent cigar. Clear Havana
long filler If
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02

Little child-Mamma, what is hell?
Mamma-Go ask papa!
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02

With pork at the present price very few
can afford to live of the fat of the land.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02
Soap will soon begin to boil.

Soap will soon begin to boil.
Time to trim trees and grape vines.
Who will don the first hoop skirt in Napo-
leon?
The word reverend occurs but once in
the Bible.
Joseph Goache was in Wauseon Tuesday
on business.
Henry Norden has returned from his
eastern trip.
Ask your grocer for Pepsin rolled oats or
Pepsin oat meal. If
Commissioner Saygers has been on the
sick list this week.
W. R. Baldwin of Monroe township was
in the city Monday.
Geo. Hahn was in Detroit several days
this week on business.
Rev. Donahey is holding revival meetings
in Ottawa during this and next week.
With pork at the present price very few
can afford to live of the fat of the land.
If you want an elegant smoke bny an
Early Bird cent cigar. Clear Havana
long filler. tt
DR.. George Teeple returned from Chicago
Friday having been there on two days
business trip.
E.
several days visit with friends in Fostoria.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02
In lent, man. repent.
X. of P. regular meeting this evening.

Judge Donnelly spent Monday in Toled'
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-02

Rev. Donahey is holding revival meetings
in Ottawa during this and next week.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-08-26

One of the most superb produc~
tons Of the printers and engraver's
art is the elegant work now being
issued by the noted historian Hubert
Hewe Bancroft. This is the only
attempt to reproduce iu print the
great Exposition at Chicago entire.
Those who are familiar with Mr..
Bancroft as a historian and the in.
valuable service he has rendered
America in collecting and preserv.
ing the facts connected with its early
history and settlement, especially
that of the Pacific slope, require no
guarantee of the excellence and
thoroughness which will characterize
the work.
It will consist of 1000 pages
1916 inches, printed on the finest
super calendared paper, aud illustra.
ted by the best artists 10 Europe
and America. The Blakely Print
ing Co., of Chicago, have called into
play the highest skill in typography
and press work and the result lie
fully equal to the best product Of the
famous University Press. On page
81 we end a slight error which we
suppose escaped owing to it occurring
10 the PREDATORY remarks. 1t is the
statement that 10 the Southern
States the first large public fair was
the international Cotton Exposition
held at New Orleans in 1881.
Clearly this is an error. Atlanta
was the place of the holding Of the
exposition in question.
It is safe to say that this work
will have nc competitor as its scope
and superior excellence leave room
for none. 1t will be issued in Is
parts, issued scmi-monthly at one
dollar a part, and will contain over
1900 Of the finest illustrations
The Bancroft Company publishers,
Auditorium Building, Chicago, Ill.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-08-26
How They Stamd.

The New York Herald prints an
interview with the Louisiana Repre-.
sentatives and Senator's in which
they express their positions on the
money question. Briefly stated, they
are
Mr.. Robertson-"T am opposed
to unconditional repeal of the Sher-
man law. I am 10 favor of bimetal-
Iism az outlined in the Democratic
platform, and will be found standing
by that document all the time"
Mr.. Price-"I am in favor of the
repeal Of the purchase clanse Of the
law, bot not prepared to say that I
am in favor of it Internationally
until I can feel that there will be
some legislation that will give us an
increased currency"
Mr.. Meyer-"The law is illogical
and faulty and ii continued matters
will certainly become worse"
Mr.. Blanchard-"I stand by the
Democratic platform"
Senator Caffery Gays he is for the
unconditional repeal Of the law"
Senator White-"I am in favor Of
unconditional repeal"
Representative Davey is also in
favor of unconditional repeal and
Mr.. Boatner is for conditional re-
peal.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-08-26
THAT ST.. MARY JURY.

Our good friend of the St. Mary
Banner in a'late issue takes Us to
task for our criticism of the reported
action of a certain jury at a recent
term of court in that parish, and
with considerable warmth and sim
cere admiration yehemently asserts
the excellence Of the people of st.
Mary in general and its jurors in
particular. The character of the
good people Of st, Mary is not at all
in question. Bro. Sanders, we take
it that is above discussion, and we
regret that you have few the track
and try to lay it in as a side issue.
Let as 60 back to the striking
point Bro. Sanders. You had &C.
verely scored the New Orleans jury
system and praised Judge Noise for
discharging the panel in the Red
Farrell case. We published this
article of yours and having heard it
reported here that Judge Allen had
censured q jury 10 st. Mary parish
for what he considered a miscarriage
OF justice in the trial of a man
charged with obtaining money under
false pretenses, stated that in view
Of these facts the st. Mary iuries
might DO improved upon. VIZ hold
the people of st. Mary and all her
illustrious sons in the highest esteem
but we respectfully submit that il
what was reported about the jury in
question was true, and the Banner
studiously fails to deny it we have
done no honorable man wrong. Did
Judge Allen censor the jury, that il
the question.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-08-26
THE RESIGNATION OF
JUDGE FEM EE.

We publish to-day q news article
from the New Orleans States FORE
shadowing the resignation of Judge
Charles E. Fenner as an associate
Justice of the state supreme court.
The Telegraph-Bulletin regrets the
resignation of Judge Fenner. 1t
would rather it had been any other
member of the court because we be-
lieve he was the ablest justice on the
bench. The reasons assigned by the
States are that Judge Fenner desires
to return to the practice Of the law
and that the salary paid is not suf.
ficient compensation for the labor
performed. Judge Fenner as yet
has not made public any reasons for
his resignation but We inc line to the
opinion that those expressed by the
States are merely pe~rfunctory. The
reason might be found 10 the fact
that the supreme court has been
made the dumping ground for ex-
governors of Louisiana of late years.
We do not mean by this to cast any
reflection upon the characters of
either ex-Gov. McEnery or ex-Gov.
Nichols, but the manner of their
appointment was unquestionably
open to criticism and even censure.
In this connection we express the
hope that Gov. Foster will, in APP
pointing a successor to Mr.. Justice
Fenner, depart from the political rule
and appoint a gentleman deserving
Of the high honor on the ground Of
legal ability and not for any polit-
ical work performed.
The judiciary should be kept out
Of and above politics
Bullitin.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-08-26
Henry Notes.

Crops good except rice which has
suffered for the need Of rain.
Several of our enterprising far
mers and friends "took ln' the ex-
cursion from Iberia to Lake Charles.
They report a pleasant trip.
Most of our seashore friends have
returned from seashore looking fine
and much improved in health.
Mrs. JEFF Morgan has been quite
sick, but we hope she will soon be
about again.
Jos. Morgan lie having his house
completed. Our boss carpenter,
JEFF, is doing the work.
4 horse was stolen from James
Picket, July 80. So far nothing has
been heard from the horse nor thief.
DR.. G. A. Schilling Of SmithbRrg,
Miss. is the guest Of G. W. Conerly.
DR.. Schilli6g is prospecting, and we
hope will locate among US. He
comes we'll recommended and seems
to be a fine young gentleman.
Services at the Methodist Church
were conducted by Rev. Mr.. Bernard
of Iberia, Sunday Aug. 5. The or
dinance was small on account oil
rain. Mr.. Bernard 10 a young man,
but he breaches an excellent sermon
from the subject I'VE are bought
with a price," "Old Ned" as well
as the rest of the ordinance apprici-
ated it very much.
OLD NED.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-08-26

Through the kindness Of Colonel
G. G. Bird we are enabled, this
morning, to give our readers q des-
cription of q wonderful hybrid vege.
table, the product of this parish,
raised by skilled labor on the mag
niicent estate of our worthy friend,
Mr.. T.. B. Dupree, in the ninth ward.
The vegetable is the result of a graft
of the Southern prolific bean upon a
plaat Of the large English marrowfat
sweet pea and is propagated BY cut
tings. The graft was made last year
and the cuttings were pat down in a
protected spot late in the fall. This
spring they we're transplanted in
rows eight feet apart at intervals OF
six feet in the row. For a long time
the plants were weak and droopy
but became thrifty about the middle
of July and since that time have
grown with astonishing rapidity.
The plants assumed . strong, robust
tree shape and have continued to
grow and expand without the aid of
pole supports until the taller plants
have now attained the astonishing
height of % feet. Tho recent rains
have filed this grand interlaccd for
est with millions Of blossoms and o
variety of bean of abnormal proper
tons but with the lucious favor of
the finest sweet pea. The only
question, says our informer, that
concerns the proprietor just now, is
to find q market for the enormous
yield now In sight. We have not
personally viewed this wonderful
bean forest but give our readers the
Information which we have received
concerning it. Col. Bird says, Mr..
Dupree will cheerfully answer ques-
tons and supply plants on applica-
tiOn.-R. R. Advocate.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-08-26
Sheriff E. w. LYONS and Judge

Sheriff e. w. Lyons and Judge
R. T. Clark, who accompanied him
as deputy, left on Wednesday night
for GAINESVILLE, Texas, for the pur.
pose of securing two prisoners, Ly~
corgus T. Bellard and Richard A.
Curtis, who broke Jail here in the
early part Of last year. 1t will be
remembered that they were arrested,
tried and convicted Of the robbery
Of the store of Edgar Barousse at
Plaqnemine Brul6e, where about
$1,000 in cash, besides some notes.
was stolen. The Judge sentenced
each Of them to FIVE years in the
penitentiary and it was during the
application for an appeal that they
effected their escape. The sheriff
has ever since been on the lookout
for them. and a few days ago received
word that they had been apprehend.
ed by the sheriff at GAINESVILLE, Tex.
Crowley Signal.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-08-26
Prairie Greag Netea.

Ed. Meridional :
Weather is foe.
Had enough rain.
Cane, cotton and rice are making.
fast.
Very hot.
We hear bird ainders early in
the morning.
Johnny Petry who took sick in
Crowley, came home yesterday eve
ming.
Judge Traban made a flying trim
last week taking in Crowley, Rayne
and Duson and has retarned and i
at his post for business.
We have a doctor who han loca-
ted in our burg, give him a call.
Colonel Conerly's, small babe fell
from the gallery and hurt it very
badly, but is improving rapidly.
Miss Stella Owen was in our little
town yesterday, and was the guest
vi H1t6s ts N. 44CuGy
Miss Ella Stephens and Mrs. AL
eide Trahan were the guests OF Mrs.
@. Conerly to-day.
Why is it that Old Ned takes 90
long to fnish that kitchen?
There is some trouble aboat fem
cling on public roads. Lock good
road overseer if there ism something
else that makes q sudden crook in
the road.
Miss Ordia Petry has been to
Crowley.
Miss Emma Henry is s~qourning
at Duson.
Mrs. S. NJ, Henry has had her
house and front yard whitewashed.
Others should do likewise
Willie went North with firing
colors to deliver a pressing message.
Cleophas Brasseux, onr new road
overseer seems to be Strengthening
up things in the way of road obstruo.
tons. That's right Cleophas.
The horn fly has slapped one of
Judge Trahan's oxen's horn OF. The
Judge says he does not know II il
was the or fly not; nevertheless the
horn is of.
Jas. Pickett had a horse stolen
from him.
Dick Punt has always got . smile
on his countenance. What does this
mean 7 some Of the girls have spoken
peace and good will to his heart.
There WILDE preaching at the
Prairie Greig Church Sunday and
Sunday school exhibition some time
next week. NAPOLEON.
August IS, 1898.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-08-26

Last week a sneak thief was Gu
riously caught by Archbishop JAMS
sens, Of New Orleans. He present.
ed himself to the archbishop as being
sent to repair a gas pipe in the
priests house. Taking advantage
of the archbishop's momentary ab.
sence from the room he seized a So
alarm clock and hurried ont. Meet.
ing the prelate he told him that be
was going after his tools, but at this
,junture the alarm clock under his
jacket went of" like tvo-forty, an
officer was called and the fellow was
pulled.-L. G. Echo.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-08-26

The Legislature OF Alabama has
submitted a constitutional amend
ment providing that white public
schools shall be supported by taxes
paid by white people, and coIored
schools BY taxes paid by colored
people. So says the Boston Adver-
tiser. and II true the example may
be followed by other Southern
States, for the question has often
hoen discussed but never submitted
for decision at the ballot box. The
negroes pay q very small fraction of
taxes, perhaps not over Is per cent,
and the Alabama rule, if adopted,
would result in their relapse into
ignorance and illiteracy.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-08-26

The Crowley Building and Loan
Association, at the meeting last
Wednesday evening, sold $500 to
j. G.. Medlenka at a premium of
ifty-one per cent. This is by sew
eral per cent the highest premium
that hes yet been realized by the
association. A little higher rate was
bid last month but owing to inabili-
ty of the bidder to furnish satisfac.
tory security the money was not let
Out.-Crowley Signal.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-08-26

The cane crop is 30 large that il
liz doubtful If our mammoth factories
can handle it this season. W. are
Informed that one of the factories in
sc. Mary had refused to take several
hundred acres of cane for the reason
that it had all it wanted. The Win.
dicator does not vouch for this state.
ment but 10 il evident that the as.
sertion is true. Our cane crop is
20 per cent heavier aud ahead oil
anything 10 the history Of this coun-
try.-Vindicator.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-08-26

GRAND ExcURs1oN.-Do not for-
get that Thibodaux Fire Co. No. 1,
and Home Hook and Ladder Co.
No. ], will run a grand excursion by
rail, from Thibodaux to Abbeville,
on September 10, 1893, leaving Thi.
bodaux at 8:l5 q. M, and Abbeville
at 5 p. m. Fare for round trip
$1.75.
This will be the first excursion
given from our town to Abbeyille,
and will prove a very attractive and
enjoyable one. Passengers will have
the opportunity of seeing the famous
salt Island aud the Gulf Of Mexico,
sights which many persons in this
and neighoring parishes have not
seen. Abbeville is a pretty and
prosperous town, whose inhabitants,
noted for their hospitality, will give
the excursionists q warm and cor
dial wolcome.-Thibodaux Sentinel.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-08-26

The latest development in tho line
of weather making is the Interna-
tional Cold Wave Company of Aber.
deem, s. D. When the wind is
blowing hot and strong over Kansas
and the Dakotas, the company will
undertake to bring Q counter wind
from the ice fields Of the frozen
north. Just what process has been
evolved or how far the scheme will
be successful has not yet been shown
the public.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-08-26

The application for the appoint
ment Of General Leon Jastremski to
the Argentine mission 10 again being
pressed on the attention of the State
department by the Louisiana dele
cation, and it is to be hoped that he
will soon receive the recognition
which be deserves. His Baton Rouge
friends will rejoice in whatever
honors are bestowed on him, Of
which he will be eminnetly worthy.
B. Il. Truth.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-08-26

John N. Gallery, a young son sot
our Senator he's been appointed a
cadet by Congressman Price in the
Naval Academy at Annapolis. He
is q smart young man, and will, no
doubt make his mark In the navy of
the United Ststes.-Vindicator.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-08-26
SATURDAY, AUGUST, 2e, 1893

kilograms from BuEzards Bay an
nounce that Baby Ruth now has q
bouncing brother and that Grover
and Mrs. Cleveland are happy.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1893-08-26

The regular criminal term OF the
District Court will open 10 this town
on Monday September 4th next.