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Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-23
OIL IN HENRY COUNTY!
A WELL PRODUCING rs BARRELS A DAY!
Great Excitement in Richfield.

The old McGee well in Richfield
township, which Napoleon parties
have reopened in the past week or
two, is now pumping about 70 barrels
of oil per day, and to all appearances
is bound to be q regular boomer.
The citizens who are interested in
this well never lost faith in their be-
lief that oil could be found in Henry
county, and they have been indefat-
igable in their search for oil. 1t now
looks as though their hopes were to
be realized, and that in fact an oil
boom awaits this county. We
hope it may come, and also that
these citizens who have been risking
their money and spending their time
in the search for oil in Henry county
may be the first to reap the harvest,
for a most bountiful harvest it will be
if an oil field is opened up here.
The Mcclure we'll is commanding
considerable attention and there is
much excitement in the immediate
neighborhood. Muchterritory is be-
ing and has been leased, but many
land owners will not lease on any
terms, and if they sell at all big fig
ures are asked.
Henry county is rich in many
things, may it be rich in oil, is the
wish of the NORTHWEST.
A world of beauty amongst. Ethe
French organdies at Csc. "A
Of HORN 81 NORDEN. Z
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-23
Poll Tax Restored.

The poll tax is nowrestoted. There
was no opposition to the bill in the
senate, 26 votes being cast for it. The
poll tax was repealed two years ago,
the measure being championed by
Senator Rorick. 1t was passed with
out much opposition in much the
same manner as the repeal bill was
passed. 1t simply provides for two
days work on streets and roads by
all males under q certain age. State
,IOurRaL
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-23
Read Me Through.

you may take it to be only an
other of Saur & Balsley's ad-
vertisements and not give it a
fair reading. But you read
much stuff that is more worth
less than any of these adver-
tisements, and whatever you
read is worth reading only to
the extent it may benefit you.
Now we have a few plain
statements to make in refer
ence to Saur & Balsley's Drug
and Book House and its con-
tents, and if you will read it
through we know that it will
not be the last time and that
it will benefit you very much.
Now where in this section
of the state is there a town
the size of Napoleon which
contains a larger or better
drug and book store. Every
thing in the drug and book
line is kept and can be pro-
cured at all hours. We have
or can procure any book that
is published and at bottom
prices.
The wall paper department
we want to call especial at
tention to-we have complete
stock and the very best pat
terms. Window shades, pat
ent fixtures, etc., always on
hand and in endless variety
and quality.
Paints. oils and varnishes
we take an unusual interest in.
We select only the best and can
positively recommend every
thing in this line to purchas-
ers, and not only recommend
but guarantee it. Then there
are brushes We have any
kind you can call for and at
surprising prices.
In the line of medicines we
have only the best and most
reliable cough remedies, blood
purifiers, pills, tonics, cordials,
etc. Best perfumes always on
hand.
Now we do not wish to be
partial or to dictate to any
one, but when you are in
need of any goods do not stop
at one house, but get prices
from several houses and then
you will have an opportunity
of seeing who will sell you the
best goods for the least money,
and never pass Saur & Balls
ley's drug and book store
without calling in and seeing
what you can do there. Many
a dollar has the farmer saved
in this way and in trading at
this house. We do not say
this from experience alone,
but it is what hundreds of
others say.
l.! A complete line Of school
books, copy books and all
school supplies are constantly
on hand, at the same low
prices as in other departments.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-23
Serious Cutting ARRAY.

AT a dance Saturday night held at
Chas. G. Smiths, living one mile
south Of Standley, Jacob Wilhelm
of Defiance county seriously cut and
stabbed Thos. NJ. Wilson, of this
county. The feeling between the
two has not been of the best for the
last year or so and its settlement Sat
urday night will not soon be forgot
ten by either party. The fight
started about 70 o'clock over some
trivial remark made by Wilhelm and
from all accounts was q bloody one.
Wilhelm seems to have lost all season
and was on top of Wilson cutting
and stabbing him with a pocket
knife in horrible manner. 1t re-
quired four men to remove the
frenzied man from his victim. Will
son was cut once on the head, once
on the back of the neck, four or five
times in his breast and had q cash eX-
tending from his ear across his
cheek to the mouth. DR.. Miller of
Florida was called and dressed the
wounds. Wilson is reported in a
dangerous condition.
Early Sunday afternoon Sheriff
Pender, hearing of the affair, started
out in company with Marshal Burns,
after Wilhelm. He was found in
Standley, placed under arrest and
brought to this city and lodged
in jail.
He had his arraignment before
Squire Hague Monday and was placed
under $1,000 bond to await his hear
ing which was fixed for May 18th.
The bond has not yet been furnished.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-23
A Handy Volume,

We have received a copy of the
Washington Cd. O. Post Almanac,
which is found to be an exceedingly
handy little volume. 1t contains
most valuable information, besides
interesting data and statistics that
cannot be found elsewhere, and
should be in the hands of the people
generally. 1t is edited by Hon.
Beriah Wilkins, formerly of this
state, who is also editor of the Post.
1t is issued quarterly by The Post Co.,
Washington, d. c., at 25 cents q
copy. This volume contains 500
pages, and is for the first three
months of 1896.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-23
Notice to Ice Consumers.

The regular season for ice delivery
begins May 1st, and lasts as before,
until October 18th. The price is the
same as usual-$1000 per season for
each refrigerator. No deduction
will be made for absence and no
weekly customers taken. Ice will be
sold only by the season and by the
hundred at 35c per cwt. We furnish
the best hard wood refrigerators at
actual factory cost to all users of ice.
SHOEMAKER BROS.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-23
Inc27- I'm
$4,000 IN GOLD GIVEN
For Selling "StOry of Spain and
Cuha.S

The international News & Book
Co., Baltimore, Md, offers $4,000 to
anyone selling in three months t75
copies of their new book, STORY of
Spain and Cuba Premiums and
liberal commission given for any
quantity sold. Thisis one of the great
est selling books out. Many agents
make from S. to $40 a day. Agraphic
account of the present war and the
struggle for liberty is given, 100 beau
tiful illustrations, 500 pages. Freight
paid and credit given; 60 cent outfit
ii 10 cents is sent for postage. Write
them Immediately. nS4t
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-23

In the spring a young mans fancy
surely turns to thoughts of clothes,
and they're at Henry Meyers for the
young man, the lad, the boy, the
child, and the men of middle age and
of matured years. Spring overcoats
and suits. Mr.. Meyers saves you from
10 to 20 per cent. and you always get
pleasant treatment. If
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-23
Chamberlain's Cole, Cholera and
DiarrlOea Remedy.

This is the best medicine in the
world for bowel complaints. 1t acts
quickly and can always be depended
upon. When reduced with water it
is pleasant to take. Try it, and like
many Others you will recommend it
to your friends. For sale at 25 and
80 cents per bottle by D. J. Humph-
rey, Napoleon, Ohio. I'm
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-23

DEAR PUBLIC - Sometimes we
wonder why all of you do not get
your boots and shoes here ? Maybe
it's because we're not saying enough
about the goods we sell-'tisn't al
ways safe to take for granted that
every one knows all about them
But so many people are continually
saying pleasant things about us and
our stock. that it seems as if every
body knew Of it's goodness.
Our store, ''did we say p Pardon
us. Your store" is what we should
have said, because you and your
friends and your friends friends have
made it what it is. Have made it
possible for us to sell better foot
wear and sell it differently-easier
priced than any other store.
Come one, come all, and try pair,
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-23
Death of Mrs. Murphy.

Mrs. Eliz. Murphy, wife of ourfellow-
townslnan Michael Murphy, departed
this life last Sunday evening at 7
o'clock. She was seized with a par
oxysm of coughing about half an
hour before her death, and this in
connection with heart disease is sup
posed to have been the cause. Mrs.
Murphy was aged so years. Funeral
services were conducted from Olive
Chapel in Liberty township, Tues
day morning, Rev. H. H. Moore of
ficiating. The remains were inferred
in the Morrison cemetery.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-23

A country newspaper has at least
five readers for every copy sent out.
Does a circular have that many {?
Are one-third of the circulars dis
tributed read? If you think so, just
watch some one distributing them,
and see how many are glanced over,
then thrown away. Who ever heard
Of circular being borrowed We
know of one case where the Demo-
cr0t is borrowed by four different
families each week the smallest num-
Der in one of them being six people
Consider this when you Contemplate
advertising.-Paulding Democrat.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-23

Please announce that the next
meeting Of Henry County Pomona
Grange will be with Union Grange
west of Malinta, Friday, April gath.
All 4th degree members Invited. A
good time is expected, don't let work
keep you from the important duty of
attending our meetings.
GEO. N. BOGART, Com.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-23
Notice!

All graduates of the Napoleon I'm
ion Schools are requested to be pres
ent at meeting, April cath, at 1880
o'clock in the high school room.
Election of officers and other import
ant business. Let every graduate
turn out. By order of
ALBERT THOMPSON, President.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-23

DR.. Warner, a former resident Of
Napoleon, has just arrived here from
California, bringing with him a fast
horse, which has record that is al
most second to none. Lovers of fast
horses will probably have chance
to see the Dr's horse on the fair
ground track this season,
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-23
Letter List.

The following letters remain I'M
called for in the Napoleon Postoffice
for the week ending April 90, 1896:
Henry Gilliland, W. H. Deeter,
W. G. Knapp 2, Willis Howe.
Persons calling for above letters
will please say they were advertised
and give date
CHAs. EvERs, P. M.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-23

Here is the machine we advertise,
the Celebrated White. One of them
given away absolutely free each
month. Buy a dollars worth of
goods of us and it may fall to you.
Mrs. Rettig of Elery, received the
first one,
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-23
ParasOls, Sun UmbraIles.

Our counters blossom now with all
the late novelties in parasols, in
the new handsome Persian and Dres-
den designs. New shades, new ideas,
new features. All matchless values
that challenge competition.
2t HORN s. NORDEN.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-23
Notice to Pupils Of Sub-districts

Notice to Pupils OF districts.
In accordance with the provisions
of the Boxwell Law, the Board of
County School Examiners will hold
examinations of pupils of the sub
districts in the subjects of orthogra-
ply, reading, writing, arithmetic,
geography, physical geography, Eng
Iish grammar, U. s. history and
physiology on the second Saturday
Of April and May. Examinations to
be held at the Napoleon Union School
building in the high school room.
BY order of Board.
I'd G. E. REYNOLDS, Clerk.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-23
Pasture for Cattle.

Good pasture for cattle can be had
on the fair grounds, by applying to
J. L. Halter, Secretary of Napoleon
Fair Co. At
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-23

A handsome line of Dentelle orien-
tale lace insertings for trimmings.
Just in at Horn & Norden's. ct
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-23
SO Per Month Salary.

A few energetic ladies and gentle
men wanted to canvass. Above sal
airy guaranteed. Address,
d. w. ORBIsON,
merlin Box 4G3, Troy, Ohio.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-23

Farmers, A. B. Scribner & Co. can
surprise you in the exhibition of their
mammoth stock of farm machinery
of all kinds aAd at low prices. st
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-23
Bids Colds Rprone,

The magican's wand is not more
potent than DR.. Humphreys Specific
! ''77'' for Colds. For sale by ali drug
gists. I'm
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-23

A matched black pair of trotting
bred drivers. Enquire of Geo. Bower
man, Napoleon 0. I'm
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-23

a full line of ladies and misses
shoes at prices to suit the pockets of
all at d. Wilson's. 2t
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-23
For Sale.

A No. 1 HolsteIn COW for sale cheap
for cash. Enquire of
GEO. WALTERS, JR,
Napoleon, Ohio.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-23

Plenty of 3, 4, 5 and inch tile. at J.
II. Fiser's tile mill at Skunk, Harri-
son township, at reduced prices. 2m
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-23
New Paint and New Wall Paper.

1t is with pleasure that we an
nounce to the people of Henry and
adjoining counties that Saur s. Balls
ley have not only an entire new
stock of wall paper for their spring
trade, but that they have larger
and more complete stock of all kinds
Of paints and paint brushes than
ever before. They have dry paints,
paints in paste form and paints in
liquid form ready to dip the brush
in and apply to the house or barn.
These paints come in all the different
shades and colors--you can get them
in any quantity you wish, the liquid
paints from a half pint to one barrel.
The paints, oils and varnishes sold at
this house are precisely as repre-
sented, and any paint that does not
come up strictly as represented or
guaranteed by this house can be re-
turned and your money will be re-
funded with pleasure.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-23
SHOEMAKER BROS.

Ice will be delivered at 35c per cwt.
to parties wishing some before the
season begins.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-23
Before you buy your hat be
sure and call on Mrs. Frease. If


The Ladies Aid Society of the N.
E. Church Of Florida have engaged
Mrs. Lillian Chase Shoemaker to
give humorous and dramatic re-
cital on Saturday evening, April 25th.
Admission 10 and IS cents.
The citizens of Florida will be
pleased with Mrs. Shoemaker, as she
is polished elocutionist and has a
aculty of pleasing her hearers. The
aid society should have a crowded
house at their entertainment.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-23
For Sale Cheap.

Fourteen, eight light windows
glazed, sizes of glass 14xS. Inquire at
this office.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-23

New heavy tipped Gold Crown
New preparation and modus-Op er.
andi in Gold Filling, Bringing til em
within the reach of all.
w. j. PTERREPoNT, Dentist,
tt Near Post Office,
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-23

Mrs. Frease has some beau
tiful hats. If
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-23

Mr.. D. B. Foster, advance agent
for the Blind Boone Concert Co., was
a pleasant caller at or. office on
Wednesday. He is a newspaper man
and a son of the celebrated weather
propect, Foster.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-23

We will have grand summer open
ing at our new location on Friday
and Saturday, April Gath and 25th.
All invited.
9t KOTRE STSTERS
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-23
THE OLD AND THE NEW.
Regular Meeting of the City
Council.

a regular meeting of the city coun-
ell was held Monday evening. Mem
bers present: Cahill, Brownell. Shoe
maker, Van Hyning, just a quorum.
Mayor Meellison was in the chair
and Clerk Rohrs at the desk.
The following bills, having been
approved by the finance COMMITTEES
were ordered paid:
L. j. Burns, con. prisoner to
work use..,...................... So So
VIM. Rexroth, janitor............. 8 SO
u. A. Palmer, adv................... 9 90
V. X. Hughes, repairs............. As
ID. MeeklsOn, salary. 100 90
The contract for the construction
of Washington street sewer was
awarded to Henry Meyerholtz, he be-
ing the lowest bidder. The sewer is
to be completed by the 21st of Nav.
1896.
Mayor Meekison presented his an
nual report, which was accepted and
ordered filed.
On motion the council adjourned.
The new council was then con-
vened and the newly elected mem.
bers sworn in. Members present;
Rrownell, Cahill. Shoemaker. Woke,
Van Hyning and Krabill.
The bond of the newly elected
Clerk, j. P. Mason, was accepted by
the Mayor.
The Mayor appointed the follow
ing committees to act for the ensuing
year:
Finance-Brownell.
Fire-Shoemaker.
Streets and Sidewalks-Cahin.
Sanitary-Vocke.
Sewers-Krabil.
The terms of Messrs. Gardner and
Kelley having expired as members of
health board, the names of Thos.
Conway and l.. l.. Orwig were
named as their successors. The
health board now stands as follows:
Or; Bloomfield, T. j. Burns, E. A.
Palmer, Spencer Cameron, Thos. |
Conway and L. L. Orwig. The board
will meet this Thursday evening for
organization.
There being no further business be-
fore the council it stood adjourned.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-23

Shoemaker Bros. sell a fast black
(Burlington) hose for children at 1Oc
straight that is easily a 15c grade, no
seams, and ribbed and all sizes.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-23
Tile on Credit.

Farmers who have not the ready
money to spare can buy first-class
tile in all sizes on credit of w. w.
Young, Liberty Center, 0. Call and
get terms. no AS
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-23

Allbusinoss locals, inserted among pure read
NJ mstter. 10 cents per line for first insertion
anh5 cents per line for each additional insertion
Business locals, when inserted under the head
of Business Locals, cents per line for esch IN
Isertion.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-23

81 carpets in one day we should
think was pretty good record. We
are reliably informed that was the
number sold last Saturday by our
largest dry goods store-the one be-
tween the two drug stores.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-23
Hslest of all in Leavening Power-Laest u Govt Repor
R>!a!l! q! Bskasg;: BBakiRg
ARSOLUTEEY PURE

Style, quality, durability, and low
prices at The Racket. Of
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-23

Shoemaker Bros 25c Zine of child
rens and misses hose is simply per-
feet. There has never been one com
plant of this grade,
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-23

| will continue to accept Arbuckles
coffee wrapper signatures until the
Goth of this month.
I'd MRS. r. B. SHAsTEEN.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-23

See our line of silks at25c per yard.
ct HORN & NORDEN.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-23

A house for small family. Good
lot, we'll and fruit. Enquire at this
Office.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-23

House and lot, well located, for
-ent. Enquire at the union school
Gilding of Hugh Burrow. st
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-23

Henry Meyer is fully ready to fit
out the men and boys for spring.
Beautiful goods and guaranteed fits.
TRY him. IF
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-23
ADVERTISING RATES.

Amt of Space. we'k mo. 3 mo- mo. I yer
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-23

A world of beauty amongst Ethe
French organdies at Csc. Il
ct HORN & NORDEN.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-23
For Sale.

CHAs. EvERs, P. M.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-23

KOLBE SISTERS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-02-11

Seated in my tent outside the village
watching the horses feed, and wonder
ing If, after all, IL was really worth
while ever 10 return to England, / heard
q wall. Like the Celtic "coronach, tho
Arab wall is something outside human
ity. No jackal or coyote can produce
sound more dismal It makes you sad
at once, and yet sadness must be kind
Of mental convention after all, for both
the "coronach" and the Arab cry ara
Just us doleful when they issue from the
lips of a professional mourner. Fancy a
mute at funeral impressipg one with
sadness or inducing thoughts Of any
thing but gin and water. AT the door OF
a little hut appeared woman scarcely
veiled, her hair streaming like a pony's
tail; after her another, and then group
Of children, all raising the same doleful
cry. Then from the other beehives and
huts came groups Of women, 10 comfort
and 10 wall in concert. In the midst
was the widow, with tears running
down her cheeks, and striking her nails
into her arms and breast. The night be-
fore horse had fallen ON her husband
and killed him.
The sorrow that is dumb is not for
Arabs, the reserve Of power we hear so
much Of and which makes our grief, our
JOY, our eloquence, our acting seem so
unreal TO all except ourselves is not for
those who see the sun.--Saturday Re
viey