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Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-31
VIM. SAMsE.
OHIO FARMERS TO MEET.
Series of Important Conferences
Will Take Place Next Month
in Columbus.

COLUMBUS, Dec. 2S.-The second
week in January will be red letter
week with the Buckeye farmers. They
win be here in force to attend the
annual agricultural convention. The
convention will divide itself into q
number of divisions, covering all the
fields of discussion in which the farm
er is specially interested because of
his occupation.
First, there will be the farmers Is
state convention, which will meet in
the senate chamber in the state
house on Tuesday and Wednesday,
Jan, 10 and IS. The state agricultural
convention will meet In the same hall
on Thursday, Jan. IA, holding morn
| ing, afternoon and evening sessions.
At the latter session five members OF
the state board of agriculture will be
elected.
During the week there will be
meetings of the Ohio Draft and
Coach Horse Breeders association,
the Ohio Short Horn Cattle Breeders
association, the Ohio Jersey Cattle
club, the American Oxford Down
Sheep Record association, the Swine
Breeders institute and the State AS
ISOLATION Of Farmers clubs, the Ohio
Wool Growers association, the Ohio
State Dairy association, the Ameri
can Chester White Record associa,
tion, the Ohio Spanish Merino Sheer
1 Breeders association and the As
sociation of Fair Presidents and Score
taries.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-31
SUPERSTITION AND INSUR-
ANCE.
Some Curious Views Taken of
the Matter From Religious
Motives.

When life insurance was first intro
duced some persons looked upon it
as violation of divine law, which
prohibited any proposition to make
compensation for passing away to
eternal rest, in defiance of the will
and act of the Supreme Being, writes
a contributor to NORTHWEST. 1t was
thought to raise the presumption
that the policy writer could control
life as he did personalities, and the
impression existed that contract
was to be entered into to buy them
life for monetary consideration.
This superstition yet exists among
some people, illustrated as follows:
An aged pastor once consulted an in
surance agent upon obtaining a
policy upon his life. He made in
quiry if there was not some other
way by which he could secure an in
heritance for his family, for, he said,
as God had given him his life he had
come to the conclusion that it would
be q violation of religion to intrust it
to corporation that had no sou, ,and
it seemed like tempting Providence
to enter into contract with corpora
tion on mere speculation.
Possibly this pious man was under
the impression that he was on a
straight transit route to heaven and
possessed means to enter its gates,
which might be prevented by an i'm
pious act such as he declared would
be the the acceptance Of q policy on
his life written by human hands. He
did not place any respect on the in
demnity promised, whether it was to
be in gold or silver 16 to 1 but said
that he was confident that his reward
in future life could not be granted by
any man or association. 1t is not in
tended to be understood that such
thesis now prevalent in civilized
communities, for those who neglect
to make provisions for those depen
dent on them after passing away
commit as great sin as the piou
minister apprehended he would have
been guilty of had he accepted
policy on his life.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-31
Stag Party.

On invitation the Hon. s. NJ. Hell
Ter entertained a large company Of
his gentlemen friends on Tuesday
evening of the present week, at his
comfortable residence on Clinton
street. The fore part of the evening
was spent in a friendly game of pro-
gressive pedro, after which the Col.
led the way to the banquet room,
and the invited guests seated them
selves around three large and ele-
gantly furnished tables, where am
pie justice was done repast fit to
satisfy the most fastidious appetite.
Impromptu remarks were then made
the order of the entertainment. The
remarks were almost wholly confined
to words of congratulation and COM
mendation, interspersed with remi-
niscenses occurring in our midst and
in the lives of those Immediately con-
cerned. The event was an exceed
ingly enjoyable affair and the hospi-
tality of Mr.. Heller on this occasion
will long be remembered. The gen
tlemen present from abroad were
Henry Vortriede and Julian Tyler of
Toledo, w. E. Decker of Paulding,
Chas. and Lon Shoemaker of Deli
ance.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-31
INSANE SUICIDE.
How the Sheriff Found the Man
He Was Looking For.
rsnecial Telegram to The Blade. ]

WAUsEoN, O., Dec. 2S.-John q.
Dunscomb, bachelor and farmer,
living seven miles north of this city,
was yesterday adjudged insane by
Probate Judge Ham and committed
to the Hospital for the Insane at To
ledo. When SheriH-ShafeE arrived
at his house to take him m charge he
was gone and a seafehatntil 10 o'clock
last night revealed no trace of him.
At that hour the sheriff gave up the
search until morning and went to a
farm house for the night. Upon get
ting up in the morning and going to
the barn he found his harness laying
in the yard short distance from the
barn, and in the barn he found Mr..
Dunscomb hanging to beam with
his feet resting upon some cornfod-
der. He had taken the line from the
sheriff's harness and committed the
deed. He could not have been hang
ing long for he was quite warm when
found.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-31
Married..

On Dec. Gath, at the residence of
the brides parents in Monroe town
ship, Henry county; O., Mr.. H. @.
Ostrander of Toledo, o., and Miss
Della Mohler were united in the holy
bonds of wedlock by Rev. Hartzell Of
Weston, o.
The wedding was pleasant affair,
attended by Mr.. and Mrs. Ostrander,
Classy, Irving, Arba and Lulu Os-
trander of Elery, G. I'll. Ostrander
and Miss Maude Nischwitz of Tole-
do, W. L. Ostrander and Miss Dora
Coss of Mungen, O., and J. H. Bat
tentield and family Of Cygnet, O.
Together with the parents, BROTH
ers and sisters of the bride and a
number of friends a very enjoyable
evening was spent. On Chris mas
all repaired to the home of the
groom's parents at Elery where q
Christmas supper and q general good
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-31
MU NY 0 n.
CURES
CATARRH
AND
DEAFNESS

Is your nose stopped up?
DO you have difficulty in breathing 2
Have you hoarseness or loss of voicep
Have you pain in the eyes or forehead?
Do you have frequent colds in the head
Have you deafness or difficulty in hearing2
Have you dizziness and pressure in the
head?
:, Have you discharges from the head or
Have you red, inflamed, blurred or watery
eyes
Have you hawking, or splitting OF mucus or
Have YOU a stupid dull, tired or dragged
Have you ulcers in the nose OF bleeding
from the nose
Have you buZZing, roaring or Whistling
noises in the ears
Have you pain in the back
Have you cold hands and feet
Have you aches and pains all over
Is your sense of taste and smell impaired?
Is there an offensive or foul odor in the
breath
Have you soreness scales, crusts or plugs
of mucus in the nose?
Haye yoq 9,S dfFEgness rawness soreness
Any or all Of these means that you have
catarrh. Ii. you have any of these symptoms
| you have catarrh of the nose and throat, and
| there is danger, Of the disease extending to
all the organs Of the body, producing deaf
ness. and in the lungs obstinate cough.
asthma, and consumption, or to the stom-
ach producing the distress of dyspepsia, in
digestion, constipation and billiousness fol-
lowed by nervous prostcation and general
debility.
Munyon's Catarrh Remedies never fail
The Catarrh Cure-price 25c.-eradicates the
disease from the system, and the Catarrll
Tablets-price 25c.-cleanse and heal the
parts.
A separate cure for each disease. At all
| druggists, mostly 25 cents q vial
| Personal letters to Prof Munyon, 1905 Arch
street, Philadelphia, Pa. answered with free
medical advice for any disease.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-31
NAPOLEON. o.. Dec. 26. ,a6.


ED. NORTHWEST Il desire to make
it known through your much read
paper that on Friday evening, Dec.
10th, l made a statement which was
not true-when | said at the spelling
school in Sub-Dist. No. 8, Flatrock
township, that to hold such school
was illegal, except for only school
children, and that none were allowed
to attend such doing only those go
ing to some school. | desire also to
make it known that Mr.. Fisher, the
director, was theone, who on the eve
ming of the spelling school, told me
that the Board of Education of Flat
rock township had passed resolu-
tions to the effect which made it un-
lawful to use the school house for
such purposes, !. G., to hold spell
ing school which anyone might at
tend, and since he is the President
of the Board, / thought as a matter
of course I would not dare allow any
to attend the school except school
children. But upon examining the
Clerks books I found that the Board
of Education of Flatrock Township
had not passed such resolutions and
that no one is forbidden to attend
such doings.
| Excuse me for taking up SO much
space. Yours resp, e. L. G.
Teacher of the above named School.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-31
Pleasing Entertainment.

Santa Claus Reception at the
Presbyterian church on Christmas
night was complete success and the
church was filled with a delighted
audience. The success of the enter
tainment is due to the energy, pa
thence and adaptability of Miss
Martha Johnson, who gave up much
of her time for the past four weeks
in meeting with and drilling the
Young people and little folk who
took part. The church was beauti-
fully arranged and decorated for the
occasion, and old Santa no doubt
was highly elated over his reception,
and the amusement and wonder
ment he afforded the little tots.
God bless Santa Claus and the child
rem. saw we all.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-31
Leap Year Dance.

The Leap Year Ball given Tuesday
evening at the Rink by the "Jolly
Dozen club, was the social event of
the past Leap Year season. The
club is composed of twelve young So
ciety ladies of Napoleon and their
dance was complete success in ey-
cry detail. The Rink was tastefully
decorated with the club colors, and
ices and cake were served to the
guests during the evening. About
fifty couple were present many being
from abroad. The young ladies GER
tainly deserve the credit that is due
them for their closing Leap Year en-
tertainment.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-31

The shape of the Island is some:
what similar to that of a great lizard,
with it's tail within the Gulf of Mexico
and its head far out into the Atlantic.
The breadth is very irregular, but
averages about go miles or about one
fourth the distance across Ohio,
while the length is 750 miles or ten
times as great, which is about the
distance in line from Pittsburg to
Kansas City.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-31
MIR. and Mrs. BOggs.

SIT amt a mans close,n says ], "it's
intellect"
When jeremiah said them words l
was mad. "Mayhe you're right, Jere-
miah Boggs, says I; but show me a
man who cares enough to dress him
self decent, and I'll warrant you he's
got brains, and durn'd sight more'n
the fellow who al'ays looks run down
at the heel-'specially so, jeremiah,
when Henry Meyer, the old reliable
clothier, is sellin' such tarnal fine
suits for so little money. Go see him,
says 1, Jeremiah, go see him by all
means,n tt
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-31
Death of an Old Resident.

Mary Ann Shasteen died at her
late residence south of the railroad
Tuesday evening. Mrs. Shasteen
was one of the oldest settlers of this
county, being aged SO years, 2 months
and 18 days at the time of her death.
Funeral services will be held both
from the late residence and from I'm
ion Chapel, Napoleon township, al
9 and 10 O'clock Friday morning, Rev
Donahey officiating.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-31
Give 1t a Trial.

On receipt of ten cents, cash or
stamps, generous sample will be mail
ed of the most popular Catarrh and
Hay Fever Cure (Ely's Cream Balm,
sufficient to demonstrate its great
merit. Full size soc.
ELY BROTHERS,
So Warren St., New York City.
My son was afflicted with catarrh
l induced him to try Ely's Cream
Balm and the disagreeable catarrhal
smell all left him. He appears as
well as any one. j. G. Olmstead
Arcola. Ill
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-31
Patent Rail Fence.

I have purchased the right to sell
the William v. Russell improved
straight rail fence for Napoleon town
ship, and am now ready to sell the
township or farm rights. I have also
to sell the rights of this fence inthree
townships in Paulding county and
nine townships in Defiance county.
Apply to VIM. SAMsE,
oct 1-3m Napoleon, O.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-31
Old PeOnle.

Old people who require medicine to regu-
late the bowels and kidneys will find the
true remedy in Electric Bitters. This medi-
cine does not stimulate and contains no
whiskey or other intoxicant, but acts as a
tonic and Alternative. II acts mildly on the
stomach and bowels, adding strength and
giving tone to the organs, thereby aiding
Nature in the performance of the functions.
Electric Bltters is an excellent appetizer and
aids digestion. Old people find it just exact
ly whit they need. Price fifty cents per
bottle at ID. J. Humphreys Drug Store.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-31
G. A. II. Entertainment.
Election of Officers.

The members of the Union Grange
met at their hall on the 23d inst, and
elected the following officers for the
ensuing year. The Grange is prosper
ing nicely: Master, J. NJ. Wirth; Over
seerer, @. Crosman; Steward, f. Bost,
Lecturer, H. Heckler; Asst. Steward,
A. Crossman; Chaplin, H. Farrison;
Treasurer, F. Bush; Secretary, j.
Stamm; Gate Keeper, H. o. truth
Ceres, NJ. J. Wirth; Pomona, M. H.
Farrison; Flora. NJ. H. o. truth;
Lady Asst. Steward, A. Crossman.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-31
CUBA!
A Few Facts About q Much Talk.
ed of Island.

About one thousand miles south of
Meigs County lies the Island of Cuba,
sometimes called 1.-The Queen of the
Antilles or 1.-THE Key of the Gulf
1t is separated from the mainland OF
Florida by a strait less than 100 miles
wide as the crow flies, or about the
distance from here to Columbus.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-31
Swindles Old Soldiers.

A new swindler has been in town,
says the Upper Sandusky Union.
He represents himself as agent for
an alleged soldiers monument, which
is shortly to be erected in Columbus
at q cost of $780,
According to his description, it is
to be something entirely new in
memorials, with base of sufficient
"prodigality of span' to make room
for the names of all Ohio soldiers, a
brief sketch of their lives and war
records. No one ever heard of such
a monument; but the inventor of the
story is smooth talker and it goes.
His scheme is to sell a photograph
of the imaginary shaft of granite,
for which he charges $3.75, of which
amount he collects seventy-five cents,
necessary, so he claims to get the
war record OF the purchaser and in
sure him prominent place upon the
monument.
The scheme is a fiimsy one upon
the surface, but nevertheless caught
at least half dozen old soldiers ir
this city to our certain knowledge
and how many more will probably
never be found out.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-31
Notice to Non Resident
Land Owners, ct. al.
To all lot and land owners, and mu-
nicipal and private corporations
that will be affected or benefited
by the ditch Improvement herein
designated.
AUDITORS OFFICE, HENRY Co., /
NAPOLEON, o., Dec. 28th, 1896.
In the Matter Of County Ditch Improve
ment No.......,. Peiitioned for by
P. NJ. Radabaugh.
NOTICE TO NON RESIDENT LAND OWNERS IT. Al.

To George Laskey, D. Robson. Amos Mo
Donald, Judson & Parker VIM. L. Hertzer.
Crosby and Westenberger Susan BaJes.
NOU AND EACH OF YOU ARE HEREBY
l. notified that on the 2sth day Of Dec, A.
D., 1896. P. NJ, Radabangh and others filed a
substance of which said petition is, that there
exists q necessity for the cleaning out and
widening, of a, ditch, and said petitioners
pray for the making Of such improvement on
Commencing about Twenty (2o) rods north
Of Bartlow township line between Sections
Thirty;;two and Thirty,three. t3sl Richfleld
mel Of county ditch No. 743, running thence
North in the channel OF said Coun-
ty Ditch Nnmber, 7tS, 7tS, between Sections
TRptgwG 3a ss aad and ThFy ss Had
Twenty (20l and Twenty-one t21l said Rich
field township Henry County, Ohio, until it
interseets County Ditch No. s62, and there to
terminate.
That said petition is now pending. and
that said proceedings have been duly and
legally had, that the Board of Commission-
petition as required by law. thereby notify
Ing them of the filing of the same, and that
as such Auditor of said county the UNDER
signed has fixed the
21st day of JAN, A. D., 1897, at 10
o'clock, a. IN,
at the starting point Of said proposed i'm
proven ent in Section 80, Riehfleld town.
ship. Henry County, Ohio, when and where
the Commissioners Of said County will meet
for the hearing of said petition, and for the
purpose of hearing any and all proof offered
by any of the parties affected by said ditch
Improvement; whether the said ditch will be
conducive to the public health. convenience
and welfare and whether the route described
Is the best route and any and all objections
to said proposed ditch improvement.
Any application for compensation or dam
writing and filed with the Commissioners on
or before the day set for hearing.
No further notice Of any proceedings In
this matter will be given.
j. I'll. resi-,
Auditor Of Henry County. Ohio.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-31

The area of the Island.,is4 given as
about 10000 square miles. This is
about an eighth larger than Ohio.
There are four states about as large
as Cuba, Pennsylvania and Missis-
sippi being nearly the same size while
New York and Louisiana are each q
little larger.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-31
Stock Cattle.

Those wishing stockers or feeders
are invited to call on or correspond
with Clark, Bowles & Co. stock yards,
Chicago, who buy on commission.
Reference, Drovers National Bank,
Chicago, or Jacob Hornung, New Ba-
varia, 0. aug 20-6m
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-31

Major G. T. Picton is manager
the State Hotel, at Denison, Texas,
which the travelling men say is one of
the best hotels in that section. In
speaking of Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
Major Picton says; II have used it
myself and in my family for several
years, and take pleasure in saying
that consider it an infallible cure
for diarrhoea and dysentery. I al
ways recommend it, and have fire.
quently administered it to my guests
in the hotel, and in every case it has
proven itself worthy of unqualified
endorsement. For sale by ID. j.
Humphrey, Napoleon, Ohio. i'm
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-31
Building Stone.

Those wishing building stone can
find them at my yards, near the Wa
bash depot, where they will be kept
in stock after this. Car load lots on
one weeks notice.
If VIM. SAMSE.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-31
Wanted.

Agent-Must reside in Henry
county. Exelusive rights in county
to right party. Does not require
more than few hours attention
each day. Business profitable. Ad-
dress H. R. Hone 307 Chamber of
Commerce, Toledo, Ohio. 3t
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-31
BOOKS j!

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, 1896-12-31

Ladies and Misses mackintoshes-
double texture, fancy lined military
capes. Get our prices.
SHOEMAKER BROS.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-31
ARSOLUTEEY PURE

time was enjoyed by all. The happy
pair left for Toledo Monday, where
they will make their future home.
They take with them the well wishes
of a host of friends. Y.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-31

Do you need any cheap calico ,
Shoemaker Bros. have about 10, 900
yards of the best makes-very cheap.
SHoEAIAKER Bros.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-31

The usual route of getting to the
Island is to go by rail to Jackson
vile, Fla, and then by steamer to
Havana 1t will take about five days
to reach the Island from Napoleon.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-31
Grange Oyster supper.

Union Grange will give an oyster
supper, and a public installation o.
officers and an entertainment at theil
hall 3 miles south and ! miles east oi
Napoleon, in the evening of Jan
9th, 1897. Music by the union string
band. Proceeds to go to complete
the hall. Good speakers will be pre-
sent.
G. A. Il. Entertainment.
Attention, comrades of Oscar P.
Randall Post 211 and the ladies of W
r. @. 25S. Installation of officers
Tuesday, Jan. 5th, at post hall. Big
dinner, music by the young people
and a general good time. Ladies and
comrades be sure and be present
Bring your baskets well filed with
good things and let usrejoice togeth'
er.
ZEP. KINNEY, Commander.
W. @. JOHNSON, Ad't.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-31
Catarrh in the Head

Is a dangerous disease. 1t may lead
directly to consumption. Catarrh is
caused by impure blood, and the
true way to cure it is by purifying
the blood. Hoods Sarsaparilla cures
catarrh because it removes the cause
Of it by purifying the blood. Thous-
ands testify that they have been cured
by Hoods Sarsaparilla. ggl
( Hoods Pills are purely vegetable
and do not purge, pain or grippe. All
druggists. Csc. gfs sa ~ 44'itsiS talRs
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-31

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, 1896-12-31

THE climates hot, but not exces-
sively so owing to its situation in re-
ference to the sea water, but it is
generally considered unhealthy and
especially so for people from temper
rate climates. The seasons are two
the wet and the dry. The first sets
in May and lasts till October. 1t does
not rain continually, but there are
frequent showers all this time. Dur
ing the dry season there is little rain,
but copious dews.