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Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-24
THE LIMA NORTHERN,
Condemnation Suit for
Right Of Way.
GROUNDS NEEDED FOR SWITCHING
PURPOSES.
THE FREIGHT DEPOT TO BE
BUILT ON WASHING
TON STREET,
And the Switch May be Extended Il
the WaterWOrkS,
Which Would be of Vast ImpOr
tance to Napoleon.

During Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday of last week the court ot
Judge Cuff was occupied with a con.
demnatton suit which attracted more
than the usual interest. The suit
was brought by the Lima Northern
Ry. against the Woke Bros, to Sc
cure the right of way for switch
contemplated by the railroad.
The land in dispute was 1 and II.
100 acres, for which the railroad of.
fered the Vockes 5000, but they
wanted 1000 for it, and reserving
the house which stands upon the
property. That was the issue and
which resulted in the condemnation
suit in Probate Court.
The attorneys for the railroad
were Judge NJ. Donnelly and W. H.
Leet, of Lima, while James P. Raglan
looked after the interest of the
Vockes. The case was tried before
the following jury: Geo. Durbin, O.
); zierolf, John Siford, John Hitter
Chas. Groll, Frank Mann, R. w
Hartman, l. E. Bonifield, Jas. Allen
M. +. Wilcox, W. F. Badenhop and
H. Wolf.
The case was strenuously contest
ed, many witnesses being called up
on both sides. The testimony of the
witnesses was conflicting in the ex-
treme, which placed the value of the
property in dispute all the way from
$100 to $500!
The argument of the attorneys
was exhaustive, as was the charge OF
Judge Cuff, and when the jury went
to their room they had the case wei
in hand. Their verdict gave the de
PENDANTS $715, divided as follows
$3.50 for the land, $275 damages tc
adjoining property, and $3.50 allowed
for the house.
The verdict of the jury really gives
the Woke Bros. less than the rail
road company originally Offered
them, 5000 for the land exclusive O.
the house, whereas the Jury give,
them $715 for land and house, valu
ing the house at $3.50, which woult
leave them $525 for land and dam
age to adjoining property.
The $715 was Immediately deposi
ted by the railroad company, subjec
TO the order of the Woke Bros, anC
work upon the switch was commenc
ed on Tuesday of this week. Th,
plaintiffs made a motion for new
trial, which motion will be heard by
Judge Cuff within few days.
The switch contemplated by the
railroad extends west from the mair
track to near property owned by
Joseph Shaft, at east end OF Wash
ington street, on the north bank O
the canal, and is to be used fol
freight purposes. A freight house
will be erected at this point, or if the
switch is extended to the water
works, which is a point wished to bt
reached by the railroad company
along the north bank of the canal
then the freight depot would be OF
or near Perry street, near the cana
bridge.
The Importance of this improve
ment contemplated by the Lima
Northern is incalculable to the citi
zens of Napoleon, and it is to bt
hoped that it can be carried out te
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-24
Married.

CooN-VAN PELT.-On Dec. 18th,
1896, at the residence of Albert Van
Horn in Wauseon, Elisha T. Coon
and Mary E. Van Pelt. both of Lib
erty Center, were united in marriage,
Ed. s. Metzler officiating. The cere-
mony took place in the presence of a
few select friends after which most
bounteous repast was served and the
remainder, of the evening was spent
in social converse. The bride and
groom will make Liberty Center their
place of future residence. Their
many friends send congratulations.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-24
Highest of all in Leayenng Power-Lates IS. Govt Report
@:A!!! q! RskassE RRskiRs
ABSOLUTELY PURE

the fullest extent, as it would not
only give our shippers more conve-
nient freight facilities, but would
land coal right at the doors of the
waterworks and electric light plants,
which in itself would be saving of
hundreds of dollars to Napoleon cor
poration each year.
In a great measure our citizens are
indebted to Judge Donnelly for these
railroad improvements, as he has
been indefatigable in his efforts to
advance the interests of Napoleon
and Henry county in this direction.
Let him be encouraged in his work,
and everything done possible by
citizens to secure the extension of
the switch to the waterworks.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-24
JOHN REIDELBAUGH.
Restaurant.

Every city and village generally
has among its chief distinguishing
features, one which persons Of all de-
grees thoroughly understand and
appreciate namely that of first
class restaurant. Among the institu-
tions of this city, none are more wor-
thy of recognition than that of John
Reidelbaugh,5we of Court House.
He conducts a afirst-class RESTAURANT
and oyster parlor. His establishments
is neat and cozy, and the charges at
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-24
Leg AmDutated,

Last Saturday Drs. Harrison am
putated the right leg Of Dietrich
Yost between the knee and ankle.
Yost is nothing but boy and lives
north of town on the old fair ground.
The injury was received some time
ago in fight with Fred. Greenha-
gen, when Yost knocked his shin
against a gate. Disease set in and
the bone became rotten. The boy
has suit in this term of court
against Greenhagen for $4,000 dam
age, which was brought by Yost's
guardian, W. A. Hanna. The lad
stood the operation well and will re.
o0Ver
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-24

collars, and cuffs. Goods are called
for and delivered free of charge, while
orders from out OF town are given
prompt attention; special contracts
are made for family laundrying, and
all together this is a model establish
ment. Mr.. Hoy is an energetic and
progressive business man, who deter
mines to continue and increase his
large trade, by the acknowledged SUI
periority of his work and the business
is progressing in most gratifying
manner, under his personal attention,
and has become an important factor
in the business life of the city.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-24
Holiday Surprise for Napoleon.

Miss Leoti Fudge of Eaton, Ohio,
and Mrs. Cora Cowling- -Replogle of
Peoria, ILL.,, coming Wednesday eve
ming, December 30th, at K. of P.
hall ! Superb Evolutionary and
Musical treat !
Mrs. Replogle will sing as one of
her numbers the charming solo, Cos
ta DeUa, from the opera Norma,
with which the Swedish Nightin-
gale" Jenny Lind, electrified the city
OF New York. Among Miss Fudge's
selections will be the Mercy Scene
from the Merchant of Venice.
The people of Napoleon well know
the power of Miss Fudge as an elo-
cutionist. The ladies will be assisted
by some of our best talent. AdmIs-
sion 25 cents; children Is cents. Tick
cts for sale at Saur Il Balsley's.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-24
MORE BONDS REDEEMED.
County Debt Still Shrinking.

Having the money on hand the
County Commissioners last Saturday
paid county bonds 16, II, IS, 10, and
90, amounting to $4,000. These bonds
became due Jan. 1st, '97, but being
obtainable a few days earlier they
were called in and paid. They are a
block of the $35, 900 worth of county
bonds that were issued Jan. 1st, '93,
to fill deficiency of that amount in
the county fund, $4,000 worth of which
bonds are payable on the first of
each year. There remains therefore
but $4,000 still to pay.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-24
Travelling Men

Use Bronchini The Great Cough
Cure. Ministers always find relief by
the use of Bronchini. All public
Speakers experience difficulty in
talking in open air, Bronchini affords
instant relief. Change in the wealth
er brings colds, Group, sore throat
and pneumonia. Bronchini will cure
all these diseases, always warranted
or your money refunded. Price % &
SOC. For sale by Saur s. Balsley. I'm
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-24
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR
HOLIDAY EXCURSION
RATES.
Via the Baltimore & Ohio IL. II.

On December gath, 25th and 31st,
1896, and January 1st, 1897, the Balti-
more & Ohio Railroad will sell Excur-
sion Tickets to points in Central
Passenger Committee territory at
very low rates. Tickets will be good
for return until January 4th, 1897.
For further information call on or
address any B. & o. Ticket Agent, or
L. s. Allen, Asst Gen'l Pass'r Agent,
Chicago, Ill. 2t
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-24
That Catarrh is . Local Affection

of the nasal passages is fact estab-
lished by physicians, and this author
ity should carry more weight than
assertions of incompetent parties,
that catarrh is a blood affection.
Ely's Cream Balm is a local remedy,
composed of harmless medicants and
free of mercury or any injurious drug.
1t will cure catarrh. Applied directly
to the inaamed membrane, itrestores
it to its healthy condition.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-24
Arm Smashed.

Chas. Cuppy of Andrews, Ind, q
brakeman on the Wabash, had his
right arm badly smashed at Okolona
Monday afternoon. He was braking
on the afternoon local going east,
due here at 4:30, and was making q
coupling when his arm was caught
between the bumpers smashing it
in quite q severe manner.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-24
Baked Argument,

When you buy crackers don't take
the dealers word for too much taste
them and let their flavor argue their
merits. When you do this there is
mt doubt but that you will select
Fox's xxx Square Wafer Butter
Crackers
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-24
Holiday Rates on Ohio Central
+a LINES m

Il Agents of Ohio Central Lines are
authorized to sell excursion tickets
for the Christmas and New Year
holidays at IL fare for the round
trip. Tickets will be sold December
"a, S5 and 81. Also January 1, good
returning until January 4, 1897. st
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-24
Pretty Labels

don't make good crackers. It's the
best of materials worked by the best
obtainable skill that makes Fox's
xxx Square Wafer Butter Crack
ers the best on the market.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-24
BOOKS !!

This is the season Of the
year, short days and long eve
nings, when one wishes for a
good book. You will find most
Of the best and recent publ.
cations on our shelves. Then
take the old standards and
light literature; they are bet
ter printed and cheaper than
ever.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-24

Mr.. F. A. Ensign, of the advertising
house of Remington Bros, Of Pitts
burgh and New York, gave the
NORTHWEST a pleasant call on Tues
day.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-24

Has been, and will especially
be during the the holidays,
the order of things at the large
Drug and Book House Of Saur
& Balsley's. Follow the crowd
and you will find yourselves
in the midst Of a profusion Of
goods suitable for the
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-24
MERCHANTS
And Prominent Business Men of Napoleon.

Following Napoleon
Worthy
Every
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-24
HOLIDAY
TRADE,

from which can be selected
some of the most beautiful and
useful presents to be found in
the city. They are all honest
goods at honest prices, in fact
booming bargains can be found
upon every hand, and suitable
presents found for the holi-
days.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-24
Christmas Cantata.

On Friday evening, Dec 25th, 1896,
at the Presbyterian church, members
of the Sunday School assisted by To-
cal talent, will present the following
musical program, which will be fol
lowed by the charming and fascinat-
ing cantata, Santa Claus Recep-
ton" Neither time nor money has
been spared to make this entertain
ment one of the best and most pleas
ing ever given in Napoleon. The
platform has been enlarged to ac-
commodate the large number of per-
sons who will take part in the per-
formance. The proceeds of the en-
tertainment will be used in defray
ing the expenses of the Cantata and
treat for the children. The small
admission fee of 25 cents will be
charged. Members of the Sunday
School will be admitted free.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-24
A Good Motto.
Crack and try

DeIUI6 you Uuy'
Next time you go to the grocers for
crackers remember this and put it to
practice. Ii you are g. good judge
Fox's xxx Square Waters will
please you best, no matter how many
brands you try.
Take look at Honeck's $7t, $40,
$12 and $15, suits. They are hum
mers for the money. ct
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-24

AIbusinessl locals, inserted among pure read
ng matter, 10 cents per line for first insertion
anf cents per line for each additional insertion
Business locals, when inserted under the head
of Business Locals, 5 cents per line for each In
sertion.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-24
ADVERTISING RATES.
Am'to Space. i we'k j mo. 8 mo. . mo. I've

One column, s. 90 sl2 oOs2e 90 $50 eS $50 90 90
-. @ isS g SS 4 SO Sc q 4 90 60 = = GO GO
One Ineh.i 35l 1 DOL 2 COL 00l 90
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-01-10
esssx County Arrala.
Island Pond. VT, January 10.

Some months since considerable dis
eussion was had relating to the subject
of deer killing in this county. The facts
disclosed were not entirely creditable to
our people Out of it grew some just
aud unjust criticisms outside of the char
acter and propeusities of our citizens. 1t
was not strange that such conditions
should arise because we are in a remote
portion of the State and the machinery
of the law would not apply so quickly
aud effectively as it would in other and
more central locations. Besides we had
to bear the blame which belonged to
hunters coming from adjacent territory.
However the attention of the Fish and
Game Commissioners was soon attracted
BY the situation and they Immediately
took active and efficient measures for
strict surveillance OF our localities and to
bring the violators OF the law to convic-
ton and punishment. Although no con.
yictions have been had several offenders
were so closely pursued that they could
distinctly "helr the brush crack 1t be-
coming evident that violation of the law
was not going to be looked upon with
indifference the slaughtering o: deer was
greatly diminished if not almost entirely
abandoned, and not single complaint
has been heard up to this time. Our peo-
pie have during the past summer exhibited
a growing pride in the beauty and album
dance of those graceful animals which are
becoming almost as choice and abundant
in our pastures and near our dwellings
as sheep. 1t will he seen elsewhere that
the Fish and Game Commissioners have
renewed the reward offered last year for
the conviction of the first offender against
the law which with what the prosecutor
will get otherwise under the law offers a
great nducement for information which
will bring violation of the law to JUS
tice. We hope no one will get the re-
ward, but if any deer is killed in this
county in violation of the law we then
hope some one will be amply rewarded
for the means to punish such an offence.
Mr.. Bailey has been personally in the
county and his character is a sufficient
guarantee that everybody will now be
dealt with industrously, vigorously and
justly. For the honor of the county we
hope no prosecutions may be necessary,
but if the law is violated we hope every
good citizen will see that it is his duty
without fear, affection or favor, or any
other weak or cowardly sentiment to
furnish any information which they ma Y
have to vindicate the law as we'll as the
integrity of the county.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-01-10

electric lights make all parts nj the build
ings subject to the touch Of a finger.
Even at night in ease Of an accident. or
rather OF an accident ease," il is per
haps less than two minutes before the
whole force ri the hospital is aroused. IL
need lie, and IS on hand for instant duty.
The accident room is situated near the
main entrance. In this room, bandages
restoratives and the like are ready To the
touch. Usually the doctors have regular
hours for visiting all of the patients. One
of these hours is at midnight. Some
times. we fancy, he appears little sleepy
as he goes hi. rounds. hut of course it is
only fancy. The lady with the lamp"
lcandle il is herel Is never absent long
from a ward. OF course she sleeps BY
day. but at night she looks after the rest
and comfort of each patient.
The hospital is said to he as nearly fire
proof as it is possible to make building
The wards are arranged so that the sun
shine comes through some of the win
dows each hour of the day.
| would like to tell YOU of Christmas
and Thanksgiving. OF turkeys and pres
ents, of the wit and music, and stories
told around the wood fire in the great
brick fireplace. could wish that every
person might be always well. hut let the
sick and accident-smitten remember the
Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital.
Aside from board and care and kindness,
the simple bill tor medical attendance
would often at home be more than the
weekly expense here.
I went to n land of strangers,
All helpless and alone;
Round hand and foot strange viewless bands
In phantom strength were thrown.
OH why for me that open door?
The Saviour had been there before.
o, S. RICE.
Hanover, n. H., Jan. 6, 1896.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-01-10
A Little Leaf from hospital Lie.

Editor ofthe Herald:-For nearly two
months l have been an inmate OF this
beautiful home for the afflicted. | may
be able to gather a few thoughts that
will be of some interest to your readers.
And first let me copy these words, whose
spirit seems to pervade everything here.
They are beautifully inscribed over the
entrance to the hospital. read them
when entered, and as my wheeled chair
was pushed by caught view-almost
like living presence-of the picture of
Mrs. Hitchcock. 1t is face that it does
one good to see even for moment. Lat
er on tasked for acopy of the inscription.
Here it is: "ln loving memory of Mary
Hitchcock, in loving thought of her ten
der and unfailing sympathy and help for
the afflicted and the poor, and in the
spirit of her life, this hospital is erected
in the year of the Great Physician eight
cen hundred and ninety by her husband
Hiram Hitchcock"
In this retreat, thus built and dedicated
an invalid enjoys constant care and at
tention as his case may require. Thu
least change in his condition is at once
detected and any necessary change made
in care or medicine. There is no uncer-
tainty, no delay, Telephone calls and
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-01-10

Not few who read what Mr.. Robert
ROWS, of Holland, Va, has to say below.
will remember their own experience under
like circumstances Last winter l had la
grippe which left me in low state of health
tried numerous remedies, none of which did
me any good, until l was induced to try a
bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The
first bottle of it so far relieved me that 1 was
enabled to attend to my work, and the sec.
ond bottle effected a cure" For sale at %
and so cents per bottle by G. E. Clarke.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-01-10

THE BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts.
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions. and
positively cures Piles, or no pay required,
1t is guaranteed to give perfect satisiac-
ton, or money refunded. Price % cents
a box. For sale bv I. ". Thurstou.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-01-10

Many merchants are we'll aware that their
customers are their best friends and take
pleasure in supplying them with the best
goods btainable. AS an instance we men,
ton Perry & Cameron. prominent druggists
of Flushing, Michigan. They say: ave
have no hesitation in recommending Cham
berlains Cough Remedy to our customers
as it is the best cough medicine we have ever
sold, and always gives satisfaction" For
sale at rs and SO cents per bottle by G. E.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-01-10
The Farmers Institute

opened lastlweek Thursday in the opera
hall with an address of welcome to the |
Board of Agriculture by Lieut. Gov.
Mansur, who pleasantly alluded to the |
agricultural advantages of this section as
a comparatively new country, and spoke
at some length of the advantage of farm
life in its influence i'll the growth of Young
men and in fitting them for a strong, use
full manhood. 1t was capital address.
Mr.. Winslow of the Board then gave
talk on bovine tuberculosis. He said the
laws of Massachusetts requiring a tuber-
culipe test of all cattle going into that
state compelled our state to recognize
the disease. tuberculosis is the general
term for the various forms of consump-
ton found in the human family and is
really the same disease and may be trans
mitted from cattle to each other and to
mankind. Cattle take it from each other
by contact and by calves eating the milk
from diseased COWS. Children and grown
people with weak digestive organs are
liable to be infected by eating the milk
from cows that have tuberculosis. This
disease is found in some sections of the
state and not in others, and is seldom
found in herds or sections where there has
been no suspicion of it's existence. 1t is
never in herd unless it has been con-
veyed there, but when once in herd can
only be entirely weeded out by the tuber-
culine test. 1t may linger along in a herd
for some time without detection, but at
ter few years it will be noticed by the
cattle dying and if not attended to it
will kill off so many of the cattle that
their keeping will be Improbable. AS
soon as there is any suspicion of it's pres
ence the test should be Immediately ap
piled to save the rest and prevent the
spread of the disease to the human
family through the dairy products.
EVENING SESSION.
At the evening session 7. c. William:
of Coventry spoke upon the subject
"How can Vermont farmers raise horse.
at proft?" He spoke of the depress
ion in the horse breeding industry ant
claimed it was due to an over production
of certain kinds OF horses; that peopl
had been raising trotters and in the Graz
for speed had lost sight Of very man,
other desirable qualities. He claimed
that Vermont farmers could raise horse
at profit if they carried on the bushes
intelligently and did not go into it S,
largely as to embarrass them. He sal
every farmer should be a dairyman an
should have dairy of such size as h
could conveniently manage, and then
he had a taste for horses to raise one O
two colts year, and if he bred right an
took good care of them the prospect TO
profitable returns for the next ten year
was good, The speaker thought til
gentlemans roadster the best horse t
raise i'll Vermont because we had TIL
roadsters family, the foundation of TIL
stock referred to, and claimed that GU
hills, valleys and climate were adapte
to raising that class of horses. He re
ferred to the Morgan family as the roaC
sters family and claimed no other famil
was so largely endowed with all til