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Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-17
Patent Kali Fence.

l 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. l have also
to sell the rights of this fence in three
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, 1896-12-17
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, o. aug 20-6m
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-17
Letter List.

The following letters remain un-
called for in the Napoleon Postcffice
for the week ending Dec. 16, 1896:
Vim. Latham, Frank Parcher,
Thos. Meek, Frank Edwards, Mary
Engleman.
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, 1896-12-17
MI. and Mrs. Boggs.

'It amt a mans close" says I, tits
intellect
When jeremiah said them words
was mad. Maybe you're right, Jere.
anJak sBpggs, says /; but show me a
sInaa1Mho 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 arays looks run down
at the heel-'sp 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, 1896-12-17
Notice..

Do not forget the lecture in the
High School Room on Dec. 18th, '96,
at 7:3O o'clock, p. M, by Prof. War
rem K. Moorehead, of Ohio State
University, on Prehistoric History,
Mound Builders, Cliff Dwellers and
Americans Indians. The proceeds of
the lecture go to the High School
Library Fund. Admission 15c and 20
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-17
Holiday Rates via. The Lima
Northern Ry.

The Lima Northern railroad will
make a rate of one and one-third
fare for the round trip account of
the Christmas and New Years holi-
days from all points on their line, to
all points on connecting lines. Tick
cts on sale Dec. oath, 25th and 31st,
1896, Jan, 1st, 1897, good returning
not later than Jan. 4th, 1897. For
full particulars as to rates ETC., call
on Lima Northern agents 2t
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-17
Revenue Collections.

The annual report of the Commits
sioner of Internal Revenue shows the
aggregate collections made in each
Of the districts of Ohio during the
year to be as follows
Joseph Bowling, First District,
SO, 065. 908; Tenth, George w. Hull,
$762, 800; Eleventh, s. M. McMillen
$685., ,447; Eighteenth, Louis P. Oh
'linQer. 81, 1888, 507.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-17
Preparations for Christmas

have been made this season on a
greater scale than any previous year.
Our stocks are replete with fancy
goods, such as pincushions from 10c
to SO, head rests from Csc to $1,50,
fancy silk stand covers from 50cto SO,
fancy silk side boards from 81. 25 to So,
Swiss embroidered stand covers,
square center pieces and pillow shams
an endless variety.
2t HORN & NoRDEN.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-17
Cellnloid Noyelties.

You can't resist sharing in this col
lection. The prices make them doubly
irresistible. Come and look at our
toilet cases, collar and cuff boxes,
work boxes, necktie boxes, handker-
chief boxes, glove boxes, some with
hand painted decorations, some with
fancy gold metal trimmings.
ct HORN q NoRDEN.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-17
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR
HOLIDAY EXCURSION
RATES.
Via the Baltimore & Ohio Il. r.,

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. g. o. Ticket Agent, or
L. s. Allen, Asst Gen'l Pass'r Agent,
Chicago. I'll. 2t
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-17

Now is the time to buy cape or
jacket. Wehave just received another
nice stock of them, which, being
bought late, were bought for
about one-half their former price.
OF course we will give our customers
the benefit of these low prices.
ID, WILSON.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-17
Chalk and Cheese

taste about as much alike as cheap
limitations and the original Fox's
xxx Square Wafer Butter crack
ers. Fox's have a full, fresh wheaty
flavor while the others are chalky-
favored and lifeless. When you
want crackers that are crackers
you'll look for Fox's imprint on them.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-17
Take a Trip ON the New Line,
The Lima Northern XIV.

Account of the New Years and
Christmas holidays, The Lima North
ern will make rate of a fare and
one-third round trip between all
stations on it's own line and to points
on foreign line. Tickets on sale Dec.
Gath, 25th, 31st, 1896 and Jan. 1st '97,
good returning Jan. 4th, 1897. Call
on L. N. agents for full informa-
+;on 2t
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-17
Meeting of the County w. G. 7. U,

Meeting of the County w. @. L. U.
Friends of temperance should not
forget the annual meeting of the w.
G. L. u, which will be held in Ma
poleon on December 18th. An inter-
esting programme has been prepared,
and Miss 9. s. Burnette, of Rocka-
way, Ohio, will be present at this
meeting. Miss Burnette is lecturer
for the Union.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-17
Masonic officers.

The following are the officers elect
ed by Haly Chapter, No. 1856, r. A.
NJ, to serve for the ensuing year:
FL. Ca. E. I'll. Maerker.
Z K.-H. P. Haag.
S.-A. e. Augenstein.
@. O. H.--B. B. Bitter.
P. 81. Leist.
B. A. CT. J. Beck.
G.. M. Bird Vail-W. W. Campbell.
:" 2nd ID. @. Mohler.
's :" 1st &C. j. Ehrgood.
Treas. sc. Fl. Gidley.
Seed. G. Brown.
Guard. 20. Higgins.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-17
Holiday Rates ON Ohio Central
Lines.

Agents of Ohio Central Lines are
authorized to sell excursion tickets
for the Christmas and New year
holidays at II fare for the round
trip. Tickets will be sold December
"a, 25 and 81. Also January 1, good
returning until January 4, 1897. 3t
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-17
Wanted,

Agent-Must reside in Henry
county. Exclusive rights in county
to right party. Does not require
more than q few hours attention
each day. Business profitable. Ad-
dress II. R. Hone 307 Chamber OF
Commerce, Toledo, Ohio. 3t
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-17
Umbrellas.

These umbrellas are suitable for
gifts, made of twilled silk on paragon
frames with natural wood, dresden
and pearl. gold and silver trimmed
handles at Horn g. Norden's. ct
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-17

Buy your "old man" a couple of
those warm outing flannel night
shirts for Christmas. We have them.
2t SHOEMAKER BROS.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-17
Los

Two land mortgages, given by
VIM. Rosebroek to NJ. ReIser. The
papers were lost Saturday afternoon
last in Napoleon. The finder will
please leave the property at this
office. 2t
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-17

At the annual meeting of the share
holders of the The Liberty Center
Creamery Company, held Monday
Dec. 7th, the reports of the Secretary
and Treasurer show that the season
just closed, the plant handled $50, ,S46
pounds Of milk, an increase over last
season of 13S,234 pounds. 23.S49
pounds of butter was made, an IN
crease Of 6, 204 pounds.
1t is well known that this last sea-
son has been particularly trying for
creamery plants everywhere. With
the price of fancy creamery holding
at IA to 16 cents in New York nearly
the entire season it is plain that the
business could not have been very
profitable, yet the Board of Directors
are pleased to announce that by care
full management it is enabled to de.
clare devidend of 8 per cent. on
each of the 49 shares of stock. This
leaves sufficient cash in the treasury
to put ice and give the business a
good start for the next season.
Liberty Press.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-17
For Rent.

House one mile north of town,
barn and woods pasture If desired.
If w. J. PIERREPoNT.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-17
Dress Goods.

Here are dress goods bargains.
Come and make your selections.
2t HORN 81 NoRDEN.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-17
Rugs! Rugs! Rugs!

American, Belgian, English and
Turkish, at unusual cut prices for the
holidays.
ct SHOEMAKER BROS.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-17
The Very Best OF all Presents.

Can you immagine anything that
would please any woman more,
whether she is young or old, than a
complete and beautiful dress pattern.
ct HORN 81 NoRDEN.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-17
Leather Novelties.

A handsome line Of ladies' purses
with sterling silver mounting from
CSC to $2 so each at Horn & Norden's.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-17
Found

In Spengler Bros. store on Friday,
Dec. 4th, sum of money. The own,
er can have the same by calling at
the above store, proving property,
and paying for this notice.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-17
Death of MI. BrittOn.

Mr.. Brittou, formerly resident of
Napoleon, died at his home in Sagi-
nav, Michigan, last week, after a
long illness. The remains were
brought to Wauseon for burial on
the 10th. The deceased had many
friends in this city who regret to
learn of his demise.
The Wauseon ErpoSttOr says of Mr..
Britton's death:
Mace Britton, of Saginaw, Mich,
died in that city Monday morning.
For some time he has been i'll, but
the report week since was to the eff
feet that he was improving and was
so much better that he dictated let
ter to COL Barber, of this city. Sun
day the news reached here that he
was dead, the immediate cause OF
death being pneumonia, his feeble con-
dition being unable to cope with The
fatal disease. He was formerly cltl-
zen of Wauseon and engaged in the
oar business. When he left here he
located in Napoleon. He remained
there until about three years since
when he went to Saginaw, Mich,
where he engaged more extensively
in the business. He was q genial
gentleman and sincere friend, and
leaves a wife and an only daughter,
Mrs. Warren Williams, to mourn hi'
demise. The remains were brought
here last evening. Funeral services
will be held at the residence of DR.
w. s. Myers this, afternoon at
O'Clock, when Mr.. H. H. Ham will
pay tribute to the memory of hi
deceased friend by appropriate re
marks. Music will be rendered b.
Mrs. w. D. Hagar and Mrs. W. Il
| Sohn.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-17

Honeck's for suits to order or
ready made. Good suitgto order from
$1,000 and upwards. 2t
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-17

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 profuslon OF
goods suitable for the
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-17
DIED.

BARR.-In Florida Ohio, December
11th, 1896, Mary Barr aged S5 years,
5 months and "a days.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-17

A large line of ladies and mems
leather and fancy slippers to be
closed out less than cost before the
holidays at D. Wilson's.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-17

A few overcoats left for children
from now until Jan. 1st at / off at
Honeck's. 2t
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-17

LowERY-BARR.--On Dec. 18th,
1896, at the Pasonage, by Rev. M. l..
Donahey, Mr.. VIM. Lowery and Miss
Beatrice Barr, both of Florida.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-17
Highest in Leavening POwer-Latest U. s. Govt Report
R@%!a!!! q! RBakiRg Bskasgz
ABSOLUTELY PURE
ABSOEUTEEY PURE

Call at Honeck's and see the neat
line of neck wear for the holidays.
Prices right. ct
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-17
Evers-White.

Miss Anna Evers, daughter of Post
master Chas. Evers of this city, and
Mr.. w. L. White, whose headquar-
ters are at Cleveland, were united in
marriage at Huntington, Ind, on the
evening of Dec. 1st.
The marriage had been kept secret
until last week when it was mad
public. Mrs. White returned.to Ma
poleon the day after the ceremony
while Mr.. White went on to Cleve-
land, where he will be Joined by his
bride some time during the holidays.
Mrs. White has hosts of friends
among the young people Of this city
who dislike to see her leave Napoleon
but who join In extending their con-
gratulatioRs and best wishes for a
happy future in her new home.
Major CT. 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 ii
myself and in my family for several
years, and take pleasure in saying
that l consider it an infallible cure
for diarrhoea and dysentery. al
ways recommend it, and have fre
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, 1896-12-17
MARRIED..

PARSONS the home
of Mr.. Thomas Parsons in south Ma
poleon on M Monday evening, Dec. IA,
Mr.. A. G. Lupton and Miss Nellie
Parsons. Rev. Jesse Swank officiat-
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-17

NoRTHwEsT-1 year for 81.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1896-12-29

Following are some of the
reasons why Bryan was defeated:
The American bankers syndi-
cate.
Seven million five hundred
thousand dollars of the syndi-
Gates money.
Five million dollars of Lomb-
ard street, London, money.
The combined power of the
American newspapers.
The combined railroad syndi-
Gates of the United States.
The combined power of life
insurance companies.
The coal oil syndicate.
The anthracite coal trust, with
Hobart as president.
The wire nail trust.
The beef trust.
The sugar trust.
The malicious and false cry of
anarchists.
The combined power of the
leaders>of the gold Democracy.
The power of intimidation,
misrepresentation and abuse.
The use of SANDER, calling
names and closing business
where labor Is employed.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1896-12-29
NOTICE

is hereby given that sealed bids will be receive
ed by the Board of Commissioners of Custer
county, Idaho for the necessary newspaper
printing to be done for Custer county, for the
term of one year from and after January 18th,
1897. Such printing to consist OF all the legal
notices and publications of whatsoever kind
required to be published for which Custer
county would be legally liable,a and also all pub
locations made by order OF the Board of County
Commissioners, including all election tickets
required for any general or special election
held during said year. and all cards of instruc-
lions required under the election laws of the
State of Idaho. The contractor will be requir-
ed to enter into good and sufficient bond, to
be approved by the Board in twice the amount
Of the contract price, conditioned that the con-
tractor will well and faithfully fulfill all the
covenants and conditions expressed in the con-
tract. All bids must be sealed and filed with
the Auditor ON or before the 18th day OF jan
uary, 1897, and marked : Proposals for county
Printing" The Board reserves the right To
reject any and all bids.
By order of the Board of County Commits
sioners GEO. E. KEYES, Clerk.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1896-12-29
Total area claimed
Magnetic Variation

1t is hereby ordered, that the foregoing
Notice of Application for Patent be published
for the period Of sixty days (ten consecutive
weess) in THE SILVER MESSENGER, weekly
newspaper published at Challis, in the county
of Custer State of Idaho.
w. Fl. BRODHEAD Register.
First publication Nov. 24, 1896.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1896-12-29
NOTICE.

Sealed proposals will be received by the
Board of County Commissioners of Custer
county Idaho, at their regular January meet
ing in 1897 for the replacing of the bridge across
the East Fork of Salmon river above the Lei
singer ranch. Also for raising the pier and
abutments feet higher than they are at pres
emit for filling the same with rock and grading
the approaches.
The contractor will be required to enter into
o good and sufficient bond, to be approved by
the Board, in twice the amount of the contract
price conditioned that the contractor will well
and faithfully fulfill all the conditions Of the
contract.
All bids must be sealed, filed with the Clerk
on or before January 18th, 1897, and marked /:
proposals for Repairing East Fork bridge"
The Board reserves the right to reject any
and all bids.
sioners. GEO. i. KEYES, Clerk.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1896-12-29
The title of William J. Bryan's

The title of William ]. Bryan's
book is to be 1.-THE First Battle.
In the preface he states his reas-
ons for writing the work in the
following words
1.-THE campaign of 1896 was a
remarkable one, whether we
measure it by the magnitude of
issues involved or by the depth
of interest aroused. I have been
led to undertake the present
work by q desire, felt by myself
and expressed by others, to have
the more important incidents of
the campaign putinto permanent
form for the convenience of those
who have taken part in the con-
test and for the use of those who
shall hereafter desire to review
the struggle. The amount OF
work done by the advocates OF
free coinage is beyond compute.
ton, and the number of those
who took an active part in the
contest too great for enumera-
ton. These facts, together with
the difficulty of choosing between
SO many meritorious speeches,
have compelled me to limit the
quotations to the addresses made
and papers issued by persons
standing in an official or semi
official capacity and to the prin-
ciple speeches delivered by my
self. / have added q brief his
tory of the campaign, including
q discussion of the election re-
turns and the significance there
of. 1t has been thought best to
narrate the part taken by me in
the silver agitation prior to the
convention, and at the request o.
the publishers, I have included
a biographical sketch written by
Mrs. Bryan"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1896-12-29

%eFIRST- CLASS HOTEL. *
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1896-12-29
NOTICE

is hereby given that sealed bids will be receiv-
ed by the Board of County Commissioners of
Custer county at their regular January meet
ing 1897 for the repair of the North abutment of
the county bridge, spanning Salmon river, be-
low Watson's ranch. The work to be done is
to put said abutment in such q condition as to
render Ii secure from washing out. Bidders
are invited to submit with their bids, plans for
theTepair of said abutment.
All bids must be sealed, addressed to the
Board of County Commissioners, marked ;
Proposals for this repair of Watson's bridge"
and fled on or before January nth, 1897.
and all bids.
BY Order of the Board of County Commits
sionors. GEO. Il. KEYES, Clerk.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1896-12-29

Consul General Lee, who has
returned recently from Cuba,
pronounces the name of the
Spanish Governor General (Wey-
ler) as if were spelled Vayler.
1t is not a Spanish name. The
names of the Cuban leaders are
pronounced Metheo (Maceo) and
Gometh Gomez.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1896-12-29
NEW STAGE LINE
.N6boIIis 70 YsIIow Jookst.h'

The cheapest and most direct route to the
Famous Yellow Jacket Gold Mines, Wilson
Creek and Blackbird Creek. Stage leaves
Challis on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at
o O'Clock a. m, carrying U. S. Mail, Passengers
and Express. Good coaches and careful drivers:
FIRE, +: $500.
j. P. SPALDING, Agent. Challis.
VIM. HOLLAND, Agent. ...... Yellow Jacket.
DEWITT & ALTMAN, Pro.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1896-12-29

1t was dispiriting sight last
Monday when John Sherman,
the perpetrator of the crime of
'73. and Mark Hanna. the man
who stole the election this year,
walked arm in arm about the
national capitol,
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1896-12-29

The Prince of Wales smokes
cigars that cost So each. That's
why so much of the English tax
payers money goes upin smoke.