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Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-20
TheO. Suhr.
from Defiance News, 15th.J
PROF. SMITH MISSING.
THE MUSICIAN LEAVES DEFIANCE TO
SECURE WORK.
Nothing Has Been Heard from
Him Since December 5-Fears
that He Has Met With
Foul Play.
Prof. J. w. Smith is missing.

Prof. J. w. Smith is missing.
He left Defiance Wednesday, De-
cember 5th, to secure work and has
not been heard from since.
Mr.. Smith is a musician and is lead
er of the Fort Defiance Band. He is
a proficient player on the cornet and
for a time played in the citizens opera
house orchestra. He moved here
several months ago and secured en-
ployment in the factory of Humph-
ry & Clafiin. When that institution
left Defiance he was thrown out of
work and has had nothing to do
since. He is married and resides on
east Second street.
His wife was seen by a Ne,US report
er today. She said her husband had
left Defiance, December 5. He went
away in the evening. He told her he
was going in search of work. She
does not know where he intended
going, but he had expressed desire
to go to Auburn, Ind, as he had a
situation promised him there. She
has written to Auburn, but he has not
been there. He took only the cloth
ing he wore and left his instrument.
She says he may have gone to Miss
issippi to join Humphrey & Claflin,
as this firm has written him to come
there. Mrs. Smith says he did not
have money enough with him to pay
his railroad fare south.
The lady says his disappearance
was not caused by any domestic
trouble as they had lived happily to-
gether and parted with the mostly
kindly feelings. She has written to
several places where he might have
gone but could obtain no information
concerning his whereabouts. She
thinks his actions strange, as when
they have been separated before, he
has written her several times week.
They have no children.
She is of the opinion he has met
with foul play and is much alarmed.
Friends will be pleased to learn
that the Prof. Smith above referred
to is not Prof. j. H. Smith, who re-
moved to Defiance from Liberty Cen
ter about A. wear since.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-20

HERE is something from the pen of
an unknown writer going the rounds
of the press which will do to remem-
Der: whether you fight or work,
don't make too much fuss about it.
The hen cackles after she has laid her
eggs. The noise and sizzle of the To-
comotive are not force, All force is
silent. The e-haw of the mule may
startle you-but is is not nearly so
dangerous as his hind legs. Bear in
mind that it is the empty wagon that
rattles most when in motion. The
noise of the drum is due to the fact
that there is nothing in it. Bear in
mind that you can't startle the world
by jumping up and following "boo!'
Thought is the great motive power,
and don't you fall into the mistake of
believing otherwise"
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-20

WHEN Andrew Jackson was Presi-
dent, one Of his young Tennessee
friends called on him In Washington
and asked for place. The young
man looked about and found what
he wanted. 1t was In the war de-
partment. The place was filled by a
very efficient Wing, whom Secretary
Cass would not remove. The young
man told the President the situation
and Mr.. Cass was requested to appear
before the President "Cass,n said
Jackson, this young man, son of my
friend, says you have place in the
war department, filled by q Whig,
which you refused to give him." Sec
retary Cass explained that the duties
of the office were of peculiar kind
and he could get no one to fill the
place if the man in it should be re-
moved. 'By the eternal, Cass, do
you mean to tell me you have an Of
flee in your department filled by a
Whig which can't be filled by Dem
ocrat? Then abolish the Office The
young man got the place.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-20

TILE society women of Cleveland
recently inaugurated crusade
against the living picture" girls and
were going to have the courts sup
press them in the interest of morality.
But the fair females of the stage re-
retaliated by calling attention to the
full lldress, orrather half dress costumes
of the society women, and when they
threatened to secure judicial ruling
as to just what section of the female
form divine is breach of the peace
when not concealed the society wom-
en- suddenly concluded that they did
MT want to fight the Giving pictures.
1t would be awful, you know, if the
courts would decide that the society
full dress" is immoral. Perish the
thought.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-20
BRAND THE CLAIM AS FALSE
Worlds Fair Officials Expose a
Pretender to an Award.

CHICAGO, ILL. Dec. 19th.-One of
the odd results of the Worlds Fair is
the claim now made to awards by
some who were not even exhibitors.
Officials of the Exposition have not
as vet taken final action in the matter,
believing the quick wit of the people
will detect the spurious claims. But
to the case of New York baking
powder, that has been widely adver-
tising an award, the attention of the
Chief of Awards for Agriculture, has
been directed. He brands the claim
of this pretender as false, declaring
"Neither the records of this depart
ment, nor the official catalogue of the
Worlds Columbian Exposition, show
that this New York Company was an
exhibitor; consequently it could not
receive an award at the Worlds
Fair
Those who fairly won their honors
at the Fair seem disposed to treat
this fraud as any other fraud should
be treated The Price Baking Pow.
der Company, of Chicago, having re-
ceived the highest award, say they
are convinced their claims, and those
of all other holders of rightful hon
ors, will be fully vindicated by the
public.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-20

AN exchange says: At every quar-
terly session of the County Commits
sioners, they are called upon and ask
ed to allow costs in misdemeanor
criminal cases where the defendant
was discharged. Whereas had the
justice or mayor before whom the case
was tried used proper precaution, the
costs would not have occurred, or if
they did they would have been secur-
ed by the person bringing the case.
In most cases of misdemeanor the.
magistrate has the right to require
security or bail for cost before issu-
ing. This secures the officer of the
court who makes the arrest in getting
his pay for services, and the witness
es for their time and trouble, as the
Commissioners are not obliged to
grant an allowance for costs, and
generally refuse to pay such costs
when the defendant has not been con-
victed, unless in an extreme case, up
o evidence before the Board in sup
port of the cost bill, that it is one in
which proper precautions had been
taken by the officers. In case of a
felony, or penitentiary offense, no
security for costs can be demanded
by the magistrate, but he has the
right to enquire into it and Judge for
himself whether it is sure enough
case of felony, and not merely alleged
to be so in order to avoid giving
security for costs.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-20
Double Paper.

The NORTHWEST wishes it's readers,
one and all, joyful Christmas and a
prosperous New Year, and as remind
er of the holiday season presents them
with double paper this week, in or
der that they may have quantity OF
reading matter suitable for the oc'
casion. The double number is issued
also in remembrance of the liberal
patronage extended to the NORTH
WEST during the past year, for which
we return thanks, with hope that
our efforts may continue to be ap-
preciated.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-20

GEN. JOHN BEATTY, who has so
completely exploded the Mckinley
protective ideas, has issued a little
volume setting forth his ideas and
views, a copy ofwhich has been kind
ly furnished us by the publishers,
Hahn & Adair, of Columbus. The
book is valuable, and should be es-
peclally read by those Republicans
who still believe that that country
can be taxed into prosperity. The
pamphlet only costs Csc, and can be
secured by addressing the publishers.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-20

IT. long, 10 TT. wide and 8 It. high
Z. A pile of wood is "a II. lone and
? It. Q in. high, how many half cords
in it?
s. A room is II by IS #. CARPET il
with the least expense at Al no ner
yd., il the carpet is 81 in. wide.
.. What is ratio; complex ratio:
compound ratio; duplicate ratio?
Write a compound ratio and solve ii.
10. If Is men can dig a trench 200
yds. long, yds. wide and yds. deep.
In da. of 10 hr. each, in how many
days OF 8 hrs. each will 10 men dig a,
trench 100 yd. long, 4 yd wide and
yd. deep, if the first is J easier of ac-
cess and the last easier to dig?
highest grades-Florence Russell.
81; Grace Packard, 80; Frank John
son, 80; Martha Russell, so.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-20

NINE officers of the American Rail
way Union have been found guilty OF
contempt of court by Judge Woods
at Chicago. They are, Eugene V.
Debs, Geo. Howard, Sylvester Keli-
her, L. w. Rogers, Ray Goodwin,
Martin Elliott, w. E. Barns, Jas. Ho.
gan, and James Mexican. They were
charged with violating the Federal
injunction issued last July to protect
the mails and interstate commerce
from interruption by the strikers.
Debs, who was at the head of the or
ganization, got six months in prison,
and the others were sentenced for a
shorter period.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-20

THERE is a settled perjudice against
what is called fiat money, and yet in
every great emergency fiat money is
all we have to help us out. The ex-
penses of the war were paid in fiat
money. Fiat money carried us
through the revolutionary war with
England. When danger threatens
gold and silver hides, and paper
money with credit-fiat-of the gov
ernment behind it, is the only de-
pendence. Our present currency is
nine-tenths fiat money, resting on
and made good by the confidence the
people have in the credit and stabil-
ity of the government.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-20

THE blind-eyed Republicans of Ohio
go on looking to Mckinley for 1896,
and in spite of the fact that the only
idea he stands on, and hopes to and
must win on dares not compose a
part of the national platform; besides
the fact, that the men that compose
the contracting power in conventions,
are now in open revolt against Nc.
Kinley' tariff policy. Sherman, Reed,
Butterworth, Cameron, Conger, and
host OF Others have openly said the
Mckinley bill was a mistake and
must not be repeated. jackson
Herald.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-20
What is Democracy?

Col. w. A. Taylor, in his new paper,
published at Columbus, keeps stand
ing at the head of his editorial
columns the egrand words of that grand
old statesman, William Allen, which
thrills every Democratic heart with
new zeal for the honored and sacred
principles of the party.
Listen to the noble words of William
Allen:
Democracy is a sentiment not to
be appalled,, corrupted or rcompromis-
ed. 1t knows no baseness; it covers
to no danger; it oppresses no weak.
ness. Fearless, generous and humane
it rebukes the arrogant, cherishes
honor and sympathizes with the
humble. 1t comedies nothing but
what it demands. Destructive only
of despotism, it is the sole conservatol
of liberty, labor and property. 1t il
the sentiment of freedom, of euua
obligations. 1t is the law of nature
pervading the law of the land. The
stupid, the selfish, and the base ir
| bDhlu uOhouhSC ~ a. NuiSdl
thing; but in the history of our race
the Democratic principle has develop
ed and illustrated the highest mora
and intellectual attributes of our ma
ture.
| Yes, that is noble, magnanimous
a sublime sentiment, which expands
our affections, enlarges the circle Of
our sympathies and elevates the sou
of man, until claiming an equality
with the best, he rejects as unworthy
of his dignity, any political immuni
ties over the humblest of his fellows
Yes-it is an ennobling principle
and may the spirit which animated
our fathers, in the revolutionary con
test for it's establishment, continue tc
animate us, their sons, in the i'm
pending struggle for its preservation.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-20

ANOTHER prize fighter killed. This
time it is Andy Bowen, who was
knocked out in the 18th round by
Lavigne at New Orleans on Saturday.
The fatal blow was on the chin, the
victim falling square on his head,
crushing the skull, which produced
death. This ring murder should put
an end to prize-fighting, as these mur-
ders are becoming entirely too fre-
quent. The law should put a stop to
all such proceedings.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-20
The Columbia Desk Calendar.

For ten years the desk calendar
issued by the Pope Manufacturing
Company has held a unique place
among business helpers. Each daily
leaf during that time has taught it's
quiet lesson of the value Of better
roads and outdoor exercise, and es-
pecially the benefits of bicycling.
The calendar for 1895, which is Just
issued, is even brighter than it's
predecessors, in appearance as clever
artists have added dainty silhouette
and sketch to the usual wise and
witty contributions that have here
tofore given this popular calendarits
charm 1t can be had for five 2-cent
stamps from the Pope Manufacture
turing Company, Hartford, Conn.,,
or from any Columbia bicycle agency.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-20
WcNlJLTY'S VISIT !!
ALAUGHING EVENT.

Lovers of pure, wholesome fun,
lively Irish wit, sweet singing and
dainty dancing, will now have an op-
portunity to enjoy these good things
at their hearts content. McNulty'S
Visit, a bran new up-to-date farce
comedy by the author of Finnigan's
Ball, is coming to us with its clever
company of pretty girls and witty
boys 'Tis said that they are indeed
a jolly party of fun makers and a
good time is promised, with music,
songs and dances galore. The cast
is notably brilliant and embraces
names well and favorably known to
patrons of comedy. Opera house
December 81.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-20

COLUMBUS, O., Dec. 15.-Represen-
tative Martin Dodge has carried his
electric railway idea several steps
further than the propositions con-
tanned in the report of the State Rail
road Commission. Now he proposes
an electric road extending all over
the State, and touching every county
seat in Ohio. 1t is expected to build
this road by the State and counties.
Mr.. Dodge proposes that the public
funds be employed in the construc-
ton of the road, one-half by the
State, and the remainder 6y the
counties, and leased to individuals or
corporations who will operate it.
The road will be 1900 miles in
length and the roadbed and trackage
would cost $40, 0,000,000 in round num-
bers. Ten millions of this, on Mr.
Dodge's plans, would be apportioned
to the several counties, based on the
number of miles in their territory,
and ten millions be paid by the State.
Mr.. Dodge argues that the policy of
the public in the past has been to
make the roadbed and permit indi-
viduals and corporations to operate
upon it. This is the case with the
turnpike and toll roads. Now he
simply proposes to enlarge on the
scheme and build electric lines con-
Meeting all the county seats on the
same principle. 1t is his intention to
push his scheme at the next session
of the legislature.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-20
McNULTY's VISIT.

McNulty's Visit, the new Irish
comedy, is one of the breeziest, light
est and gayest farcical delicacies that
ever tickled the palate of an epicurean
theatre goer. 1t is the embodiment
of rollicking fun and revelry of the
most approved kind, and thereis such
a continuous flow Of it that it keeps
you agog all the time. The company
is clever, the music new and the
dances prettily arranged. The girls
are as pretty and the boys as homely
as the most particular could desire.
Opera house Dec. 81.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-20
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
FREEDOM.
Heirs of Harmon Gerken to Johr
Gerken, 1876 acres in section 30, $4,000
FLATRooK TOWNSHIP,
Hannah Lowery ct al, to Alfred K.
Brubaker, 80 acres in section G.
$6611.25.
PLEASANT TOWNSHIP.
David Miller to j. d. Rogers, Al. 81
acres in section 5, $400.
Willard s. Hyde to R. w. Cahill,
4l.32 acres in section 5, $500.
h. W. Cahill to Albert Wieland
41.32 acres in section S, 81.
MARION,
Frank E. Wickenhiser to Jos.
Casaday, 80 acres in section 8, $3685.
MONROE TOWNSHIP.
Ed. Dittmer to Mary Gerken, IS
acres in section 20, $14S0.
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP.
G.. W. Heft to Jonathan Price, 1f
acres in section "a, $3.50.
Franklin Werlich to Daniel Weir
ich, 40 acres "a, $1,000.
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP.
w. w. and Sarah G. McGiffin to
Geo. Gardner, 80 acres in section Is,
$3.50.
Franklin Werlich to Edward Weir
ich, 20 acres in section II, $1,000.
Louisa Werlich ct al, to Peter
Greiner, 80 acres in section 80, $4400.
John R. Calder, guard. to Jas.
X. Sheperd, "a acres in section IA,
$4,000.
RIoHF1ELD TLwNsHIP.
Alfred E. Robson to Franklin L
Robson, 40 acres in section Is and 1870
acres in section 20, $500.
BARTLow TOWNSHIP.
Kate f. Stearns to Board of Edu-
cation, 1 acre in section 80, $50.
E. Pohl to VIM. H. Steinman, 4O
acres in section 10, $14OO.
DEsHLER.
Geo. W. Peck to JOS. P. Zenger,
part lot SO original plat, $6S9.42.
Frank H. Stricken to Ezra Mann,
lots 1893, 1874, 1876 and 1876 original plat,
$780,
E. N. Worden assign. to W. S.
Richards, part lot is, $126.
w. S. Richard to Thos. ]. Camp
bell, part lot 16, $685.
HoLGATE.
Adam Wilhelm to Holgate Cream
cry Co., lot 267 original plat, 5000.
LIBERTY CENTER.
Chas. III. Hoyt to Laura B. Shana-
han, lot /, Parishes 1st addition,
5000.
Trustees ST. Johns Reform Church
to John Thompson, lot 8 Coons 1st
addition, 81.
NAPOLEON CORPORATION.
Peter Walters to Geo. Walters Jr.,
lot Honneck's sub. division, $125.
Sahar A. Young to Jas. P. Ragan,
lots 46 and AZ Shefield's 2nd addi-
ton, $3.50.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-20

Believing that nothing is too good
for it's patrons, the managent OF
"McNulty's Visit" is careful to see
that the latest of everything in the
shape of songs, dances, and novelties
are plentifully sprinkled throughout
the piece, which doubtless has a
pleasing effect something similar to
the introduction of a proper amount
of drawn butter and salt into a pan
of fresh popcorn. @
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-20
A Simple Remedy.

A teacher of health culture declares
that simple remedy for removing the
blood from too active brain is to exer-
else the muscles of the feet. Stand firm
ly ON the ground and then raise the heel
and rest on the toe for a second. Dc
this for dozen times or so in success
sion. It will bring a certain degree OF
relief after a hard days mental. work.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-20

TITS strange fact" says the Washington
Star, that great many inhabitants of
China do not know that their country is en-
gagged in war. 1t is safe to say that even
the humblest laundryman in the United
States is better posted as to what is going on
in his own country than the majority of those
who remained at home"
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-20

THB revenue of the government for
the year last past amounted to 1879,
S03, ,492. 80 and the disbursements $442,
6O7. .75S. 81, leaving q deficit of 1853, 1903,
260.5s. The expenses of government
decreased over that of 1898, $159, 900,
900 in round numbers. How is that
for Democratic beginning2
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-20
Bucklen'tArnica saIve,

The bestsalvein n the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
FeverSores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tions, and positively cures Piles, or no
payrequired. tits guaranteed to give
perfectsatisfaction ,or money refunded
Price rs centsper box. ForSale by D.
J. Humphrey. 1yr
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-20
Masonic Officers.

Haly Chapter, R. A. NJ, met Tues,
day evening ,,and selected the follow.
ing officers for the ensuing year:
H. p, D. G. Brown; K, l. Leist
s., W. T. Binzley; G. of H., John
Bloomfield; o. S., B. B. Bitter; R
A. G., J. Overmire; g. M. 3rd ", G.
E. Reynolds: G. NJ. end ", J. V
Cuff; G.. M. 1st ", A. J. Saygers
Treasurer, d. Meekison; Secretary, j.
F. Beck; Guard, w. Humphrey.
The installation will take place Fri
day, Dec. 2Sth, when the officers OF
Chapter and Blue Lodge will be in
stalled.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-20

In Ohio there is one divorce grant
ed to every twelve marriages. For the
year ending March 81, 1894, there
were 1883 marriages, a falling off of
1918 from the previous year. Divorces
granted for year ending July 81, 1894,
2753 of which the women got 1923 and
the men 730 showing woman to be
more constant than man.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-20

The people of Liberty township. Delaware
county, are scared over the antics of a certain
hill in their section. They are fearful that
the hill will develop into volcano, as gases
and dreadful odors constantly pour forth
from the cracks in its surface. Trees which
have grown around the base of the hill have
fallen down, their roots being baked by the
intense heat in the earth.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-20

THE convention of the American
Federation of Labor, which has been
in session at Denver during the past
week, selected the Hon. JohnMcBride,
of Ohio, as President in place of
Samuel Gompers. The headquarters
of the federation will be at Indi-
annapolis for the next year.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-20
Fine S-4 Life-SiZe Portrait.

There is not a family but possesses
some picture of father, mother, broth
er or sister which they would like to
have reproduced in a life-like and
durable manner. Call at once and
see specimen at our store.
What more suitable for a present?
And as our liberal offer will insure
immediate orders in large numbers,
your early visit is desired.
To secure one of these portraits,
you first trade $40 worth with us, and
then give us any picture of yourself
or friends that you wish to have en-
larged. The frame Sample of which
you will see in Jour store) together
with the glass and mounting will
only cost you So.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-20
GRAND FOX CHASE.

A grand fox hunt will come off in
Flatrock township on the goth of De-
cember, at $50 sun time. The east
line will extend from the Farrison
school house to Treach school house,
and west from the Treach school
house to the Lumbardy school house,
and north from the Lumbardy school
house to the river, then east to Far.
rison school house. No guns or dogs
will be allowed. Everybody is invi
ted to meet on the lines indicated
The center point will be on the Cess
ner farm.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1894-12-20

THERE are enough Democrats in
the U. S. to carry the country by an
overwhelming majority and they will
do it as soon as they get the leader
and the issues they want.-Morgan
Co. Democrat.