davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-05-14
SDecial Election, ,

Every citizen of Napoleon should
remember the special election which
is to be held on the 23d of this month,
one week from the coming Saturday.
The election is upon the question of
issuing bonds in the sum of $4,000,
the money realized from the sale of
the bonds to be used in liquidating
the outstanding Indebtedness of the
waterworks and electric light plant,
and in perfecting and extending the
plant. Our beautiful little city has
one of the best waterworks and
electric light systems IN this part of
the State, which We're erected and
put in at IL remarkably low figure.
But there is money needed in per
fecting the works and making them
useful to all parts of the city, in ex
tending the water mains and electric
light currents. The additional
amount asked should not be with
held. Therefore, it is the duty of
every citizen to 60 to the polls on
the 23d and cast ballot for bonds
''TeS -
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-05-14
EMANUEL MOTHER COM
MITS SUICIDE!
AT the Home of His Daugter in
Defiance County.
Loss of Money and Sickness the
Cause.

Emanuel Motter, formerly a resi-
dent of this county, and we'll known
by most of our citizens, took his own
life at the home of his son in Defiance
county early on the morning of the
9th. The Defiance NeeUs of that
date gives the following particulars
of the sad affair:
Emanuel Motter, who resided in
Richland township, ended his earth
ly existence this morning about two
o'clock.
He committed suicide by shooting
himself with a revolver and death
came sure and swift, as he died al.
most instantly.
The deceased had been sick for
some time with dropsy and had be
come downhearted and respondent.
Last night he was left alone, his at
tendants lying down to get some
sleep. His son heard noise and
went to his bedside to find his father
lying on the floor dead
The weapon with which the deed
was done was a revolver of a cheap
pattern and had only one load in it.
1t was kept in a trunk and as he had
strength to get up he secured the re-
volver without awakening those in
the house.
A messenger was sent to the city
and Coroner Coy went out this morn
ing and viewed the body.
Mr.. Motter was 62 years old and
has had much to distress his mind
during the past few years, and it is
supposed he brooded over his troubles s
until he was driven to self destruc
ton. Some time ago he invested his
money in business at the village of
Malinta. Soon after his property
was destroyed by fire. He was a
widower his wife dying three years
ago. He was the father of nine
children and was residing with his
son on the Ramus farm at the time of
his untimely death.
The deceased was we'll and favor
ably known throughout the county
and had many friends who will be
shocked to learn of his demise.
The shot that ended his life entered
his brain, the pistol being held Just
above the ear. His friends are sur
prised at his action as he never ex-
pressed any intention of taking his
life.
The funeral services will be held
tomorrow. The procession will leave
the house arriving at the U. B.
church at the Bostelman Corners.
Henry county, at 9 O'Clock.
Ladies new hats every day at Kol
be's. st
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-05-14
CHAOS THREATENED.
Millions of Local Bonded Indebt
edness Practically Invalida-
ted.

The decision rendered by the Sup
RENE court of the State last week il
the case brought from Athens county
and which declares unconstitutiona
and invalid the law under which
$500, 900 bonds were issued for road
improvements. The court in render
ingits decision, through Judge Bur
kett, said:
l. Under section 26 of article . OF
the constitution, the constitutionalty
of an act is determined by the nature
OF It's subject-matter, its operation
and effect, and not alone by its form.
2. The act of May 16, 1894, entitled
An act to authorize the County Com
missioners to provide for the construcy
! ton, Improvement and pair of public
highways 81 o. L. 729, isunconstitu
tional in this, that is subject matter
is general, while its operation and
effect are local. The second SYLLABUS
of State ex rel. Hibbs VS. Commis
sioners of Franklin county, 35 Ohio
st. 45S, is over ruled.
3. The act being unconditional the
contemplated road improvements
cannot be made lawful by q vote il
iaVor tnereot by the people to be af
fected thereby.
Judgment reversed and cause re-
manded.
This decision, carried to its logical
conclusion, will invalidate anywhere
from $50, 100000 to$50, 000, 900 of the
local bonded indebtedness of the State:
will throw half the municipalities
into chaos and confusion, and neces-
state the calling of an extraordinary
session Of the Legislature to devise
some sort of curative legislation to
prevent absolute reputation of such
vast sum ofpubiic obligations.
The principlelaid down thatan act
when Its subject matter is general,
while its operations local, is uncons-
titutiopal is far reaching indeed, and
sweep away nearly or quite half the
legislation Of the past decade.
The principle laid down in the deci-
cls1on while severe is unquestionably
correct, and its enunciation was nee
essary for the correction of a great
and constantly growing abuse.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-05-14
The Sunday School Host

Of the Buckeye State is to gather in
Columbus, June 2 and 4 and all indi-
cations show that the 37th annual
convention is to be indeed q great
meeting. A very practical, helpful
program has been arranged, and
some of the best Sunday School
workers in the land are to speak,
Without doubt delegates will be
present from every county, and fully
5000 are expected. Columbus will en-
tertain 1000 delegates free. All rail
roads grant special half-fare rate.
For additional particulars address
Mr.. Marion Lawrence, Toledo, the
General Secretary. Elegant souve-
mir program free to all for the asking.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-05-14
Pay Your R. IL. Subscription

1t is conceded by everybody that
the Lima Northern was built with
more promptness than was expected,
and it is also true that the building OF
the road did not evince more prompt
ness than the poorer class of sub
scribers have done, for most of them
have come forward like men and
paid their subscription in full This
is commendable, and is q good exam
pie set for the larger subscribers.
The Lima Northern people have
fulfilled their part of the contract,
and it now behooves the good peo-
pie of Napoleon, who have so gener-
ously subscribed to the railroad fund,
to come forward and liquidate their
subscription, let it be big or lit
tie.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-05-14
Not True,

The women of Napoleon, Ohio,
have adopted new plan for blow
ing the foam off the beer glasses in
that city. They will use dynamite.
Chicago Tin1eS-Herayd.
The women of Napoleon have
adopted no such thing or ever
thought of it. The above item is but
another proof of the unreliability of
much which appears in the daily
press. ventuae the prediction that
one-third of the news (?) contained IN
the average daily newspaper is SEN
sationl, has no foundation in fact,
or is outrageousIy overdrawn.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-05-14
What We Inherit

We are not to blame for. We can
not be held responsible for the dis
positions and tendencies which we
derive from our ancestors, nor are we
responsible for the germs of disease
which may manifest themselves in
our blood as heritage from former
generations. But we are responsible
into serious diseases which will i'm
pair our usefulness and destroy our
happiness. We are responsible if we
transmit to our descendants the dis
ease germs which 1t is possible for
us to eradicate by the use of Hoods
Sarsaparilla, the one true blood puri-
fer. This medicine has power to
make rich, red blood and establish
perfect health in place of disease.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-05-14
Narrow Escape from Fire.

On Thursday last the large barn on
the farm of VIM. Spengler, near
Elery, had a narrow escape from
fire. On that day Peter Rohdy had
his engine on the ground grinding
feed, and just at the hour of dinner
n large straw strack near the barn
was discovered to be on fire, having
caught from spark from the engine
it is supposed. 1t took hard work to
keep the flames away from the barn,
but it was done and the barn and its
contents saved.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-05-14
The Little Folks Concert.

An appreciative audience greeted
the little folks at their entertain
ment at the opera house Monday
evening. The little ones deported
themselves creditably and afforded
bushels of amusement for the young
and old who made up their audience.
Mr.. b. J. Bechtel, their instructor,
deserves much credit for the manner
in which he drilled the little tots,
and that too while he labored under
many disadvantages, for it must be
no easy task to drill such young
ideas. Taking the entertainment
all in all it was q decided success.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-05-14
Stole &1.25,

AL. Ward of Deshler was brought
to Napoleon last Saturday and placed
in the county jail. On the 9th day OF
March Ward entered the saloon OF
Dan Donovan at Deshler and ap.
propriated $l25 from the cash draw
er and left town. He returned last
week and was arrested. He had his
hearing Saturday before Justice Z.
A. Brown and was given $50 fine,
and 90 days in Jail. The costs of the
case amounted to $18.25, making the
total, which will have to be worked
out by Ward at the Toledo Work
House when he serves his 20 days,
amount to $3925.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-05-14
ADeception Easily Practised

is the offer of q reward for 'any case
of catarrh not curedn by certain
"cures" or "blood medicines Moth
ing is said regarding the number of
bottles required, and therein lies the
deception. The makers of Ely's
Cream Balm, have never resorted to
such devices. Cream Balm is an ele-
CANT preparation, agreeable to use,
and immediate in its beneficial re-
suits. 1t cures catarrh. You can rely
upon the fact that it containsno ner-
curry nor other injurious drug. so cts
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-05-14

One lot handsome yard wide Novelty
colored dress goods worth 25c, now 81.a
This week Black Mohair that are posi-
lively cheap at 4oc, now ......... 25c
Black figured real English Mohair
worth 75c to S1.00, n bargain at... s50c
Plain RIack Mohair Brilliantines, the
75 d 85c kind, reduced to. .......... 50c
$1.5O Black Satin Duchess fine heavy
weight reduced to-. ......... 80. 79c
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-05-14
A Happy Birthday.

Last Sunday large number OF
friends and relatives met at the home
of Mrs. Mary Hoover to remind her
of her 72nd birthday. 1t was an en-
joyable surprise to her, and we hope
she may live to enjoy many more
such birthdays.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-05-14
Look for the Best Oil and Paint.

In painting your houses and barns
it is always good economy to put on
the very best oil and paint you can
get. 1t costs no more to put it on
than it does cheaper article and
then too it will last very much long
er. This is also a good time to put it
on, just before the flies and dust
make their appearance, for both of
them are very injurious if they come
in contact with the paint before it is
thoroughly dry. Saur s. Balsley
have not only the best quality, but the
largest stock and best assortment.
Here you can get everything and
anything you may want in the line of
paints or painters articles. Every
thing sold in this line is warranted to
be as represented and the prices as
low and on some things lower than
those of any other house.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-05-14
Band Concert Program.
Silver Wedding Anniversary.

Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Matthews, of
Liberty Center, celebrated the 25th
anniversary of their marriage
last Saturday evening. About rs
guests assembled to make the even
ing one of pleasure and good time
was had by all. Mr.. and Mrs.
Matthews were presented with many
beautiful presents as tokens of the
remembrance of the occasion. Those
present from distance were Mr.. and
Mrs. d. G. Brown of this city and
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Matthews, of To-
lndn
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-05-14
Notice.

The board of education of Pleas
ant Township will receive applica-
tions of Teachers for Schools up to
the third Monday of June, 1896, for
a term of eight months. to commence
on the first Monday of September.
BY order of the Board of Educa-
tion. 3t J. L. KINsTLE, Clerk.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-05-14
Carpets and Mating.

Carpets and Mating.
Extra Special-Best All Wool Iu-
grain Carpet that is worth zoe
ayard, our price. ce................. 6
China Mattings in Fancy Checks and
fine Weaves, worth 15c, our price
Curtains.
Nottingham Lace Curtains 81
yards long, "a inches wide, tapped
edge, the kind that sells at $l.75, I.
our price. ........,.,,,
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-05-14
Arrested on Serious Charge,

! L. E. Church, of Republic. was ar
rested last Thursday evening by U.
S. Marshal Dan Harmon of Toledo
for sending obscence literature
through the mails.
Church came to this city about
three weeks ago and has been work
ing at his trade, that of carriage
painter, doing odd jobs for people
about town. He will be remember
ed by having only one arm.
On complaint of James Straight, a
cabman of Toledo, the arrest was
made. Straight claims that the let
ters were written to a woman who
used to be Church's wife but who
got a divorce some time ago.
Church got wind of the affair and
skipped out, hiring team of J. P.
Blank to go to Grand Rapids. At
that place he took train west. Mar
shall Harmon arrived at Napoleon
Thursday evening and finding that
his man had but few hours start he
followed him. At Grand Rapids a
dispatch was sent to head him off
and he was caught at Continental.
He had his hearing Saturday at To
ledo under the charge of sending OBJ
scene literature through the mails
and was bound over to the U. S.
court in the sum of 5000.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-05-14
SIX PER CENT. LOANS

We are preparedto make at once
any first classloan rendered on Henry
county real estate at 6 per cent. in
terest, time and payments to suit
borrower, in sums of $500 and up
wards. Application to be made
through D. Meekison, of Napoleon,
Ohio, our authorized agent.
THE MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-05-14
Money to Loan

long time with privilege of paying all or part
and stop interest at any time. Reasonable
interest; no commission. Address,
S.-H. PATTON,
mch 26-6m Whitehouse, Ohio.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-05-14
Programme

OF High School Entertainment to
be held Friday evening, May 18th, at
7:30 %. ~, in High School room
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-05-14
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, 1896-05-14
MONEY TO LOAN

at . and per cent interest with privilege Of
partial payments and interest stopped on
amounts paid. No Life Insurance Required.
f. d. PRINTS, Napoleon, Ohio
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-05-14
House for Rent.

On South side near U. B. church.
Seven rooms, good well, barn, wood
house, and three lots well fruited.
$500 per month at a yearly contract.
Enquire of ELIZA HARMON,
South Napoleon.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-05-14

Come and see the stylish hats at
Kolbe's. s1 3t
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-06-20

go with him in a body to call on Ma3lr
Mckinley at Canton
Following is a complete list of the
national committee:
Alabama, William Youngblocd; Ar
kansas, Powell Clayton; California. j.
D. Spreckles; Colorado. ]. T. Sanders;
Connecticut, Samuel Fessenden; Del
aware, ]. H. Wilson: Florida, j. c.
Long: Georgia. Judson w Lyon: Ida
no. George F. Shoup: Illinois. T. n.
Jameson: Indiana. w. T. Durbin: Iowa.
A. B. Cummings; Kansas, Gurus Le.-
land: Kentucky, o. T. Yerkes: Louis
lana, A T. Wimberty; Maine. J. IT.
Manley: Maryland. George L. yelling
ton; Massachusetts, George H. Ly-
man; Michigan, George L. Maltz; Min
nesota, l.. F. Hubbard Mississippi.
James j. Hill; Missouri. r. C. Kerens;
Montana Charles r. Leonard; Ne
braska. John NJ Thurston; Nevada, G.
H. Sproule; New Hampshire. 1. c.
Cheney; New jersey. G. A. Hobart;
Carolina. ]. E. Boyd; North Dakota.
W. H. Hopkins; Ohio. Charles /. Krrtz;
Oregon, George 4. Steele; Pennsvl-
vania. NJ S. Quay; Rhode Island. c.
r. Brayton, South Carolina. E. a.
Webster: South Datotc. A. r. Ket-
ridge; Tennessee, w. P. Brownlow;
Texas. John Grant; Utah, o. ]. Sails
bury; Vermont. George 3. Childs; Vir-
einia. George f. Rowder; WASHINGTON.
P. C. Sullivan: West Virginia. n. =.
Scott; Wisconsin,: n. c. Payne; Wyo-
ming. Willis Vandewarder: Arizona,
William Griffith; New Mexico. solomon
Lune: Oklahoma, Henry r. Gasp; In
dian territory, Leo E. Bennett.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-06-20

Bessie is by far the worst case in the
lot. The leprosy has made startling
ravages with her and it is but a ques-
ton of time ere she will die as do all
those affected.
The girl has beautiful voice; can
sing like bird. She has been unusu-
ally vivacious and sparkling and had
an inordinate fondness for chlit.-en.
She was never so happy as when at
the Mathews ranch playing with the
little ones, and that she loved every
one of them, equal to the passion
which is felt for brothers or sisters,
Is admitted by both parents.
AS result she was at the house a.
great deal of the time and mingling
freely with the members of the family.
especially the children, whom she
would fondle by the hour.
While there had been rumors TO the
effect that leprosy existed in the set
uement, neither Mathews nor his wife
dreamed that Bessie was affected. al
though last winter her face bore I'M
mistakable signs of having something
the matter with it. There were white
scabs in certain portions. especially
around the eyes. but this was ac-
counted for as the result of the sun s
reflection from the snow in cold
weather. which causes the face to peel
off. When warm weather came. these
scabs disappeared. partially, for a
time, although now they are reappear-
ing.
Kanaka women do not dress as ex-
tenslyeay as do their white sisters.
Pepncoats and other articles of under
wear are eschewed, and the only gar
ment worn is a loose wrapner aim
TO the Mother Hubbard" costume
This wrapper is not as lengthy as the
similar dress worn by our own people.
and as result the feet and lower
limbs of the wearer are visible most
OF the time.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-06-20
Unfortunate Victims of This rost Revolving Disease
Living Together Only Seventy Miles
from Salt Lake City.

But with Bessie's case there was a.
departure from the usual custom. She
wore a garment slightly more extend
ed than her sisters, and in addition US
uaIly encaSed her feet in shoes 1t was
noted that she had a shuttle in her
walk, but this was accounted for by
the explanation that the shoes, which
were large and clumsy and worn to
protect the tender heels, were so loose
as to forbid lifting the foot without
having them continually coming off
In her visits to the Mathews ranch
Bessie was oftimes given employment
IN doing the family washing. and with
AIRS Mathews used to work quite hard,
eVlncing a willingness to assist. which
lew OF her race are noted for.
One day Bessie was at the pump
drawing some water The pump has
wonderful reach" and Bessie is not
very tail. so in order to get plenty of
water. she was compelled to reach up
considerable distance during the up
ward movements of the handle and
her lower limbs, which were not en-
cased with stockings, were exposed as
high as the knee.
shocking sight met Mrs Mathews
gaze. The limbs were shriveled beyond
description and covered with the ma
eulosa, or white blotcfes which mark
the eruptive form of the maladv.
Bessie, when questioned. claimed she
did not know what was the matter
with her. and the poor child was I'M
doubtedly right. But she has not been
at the ranch since. Mr. Mathews. when
called in by his wife, was satisfied
from his readings as to the dread dis
ease, that the girl was infected badly,
and advised her not to come any more,
as there was danger of the children
becoming tainted and he did not want
anything of that sort to happen
Some weeks age he discovered the
Kanakas, who are fond of bathing, and
Bessie among them, were using the
stream from which he gets his water
for culinary purposes. to battle in. This
fact created CONSERVATION and alarm
among the members of the household.
Later when Peters. who has a water
right in the ditch. and holding such
has to devote an equal share with CO.
owners in keeping it in repair, put Bes-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-06-20

erythematous congestions and exuda-
tons leave either permanent spots,
brown or b1anched, which are often
without feeling, or they leave nodules.
The disease DIVORCES into two main va
rieties, the spotted Qepra maculosa)
and the nodular Qepra tubercolosa).
The two kinds are often found side by
side in the same population and some
times in the same person. Leprosy has
been claimed as one of the diseases
caa35etf by parasites by several old
writer's in the gross sense. and recently
by observers who have found innum-
cradle minute bascillusrods within the
cells of the leprous new growth
To laynan it would appear that
Bessie Peters is afflicted with the first
form of the disease as mentioned in
the above. Her face is covered with
small whiteish spots about the big
ness of the nail on ones forefinger,
some more pronounced than others, but
all of the same character. The lower
eyelaShes are missing and from a close
observation the writer was led to be-
lieve that the malady had attacked me
eye, there being evidences of small
scales on the lower lid. 1t would be an
interesting sight; picture of her en-
tire form, which must be we'll attacked
by this time, as from what can be
gathered she has been afflicted with
leprosy for five years at least. the pro-
nounced signs having been visible now
for some months.
Makakoa is similarly afflicted. from
the appearance of things. but will have
to suffer for some time ere he reaches
the advanced stage which characterizes
the csc of the Peters girl.
Whether his wife has leprosy or not
will not be known until a medical ex-
animation is made, although it is as
serted that she is free from it.
OTHER CASES.
The two cases mentioned were all
that could be examined into, although
! am confident there are at least ten
/ am informed by authority absolutely