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Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-03
MEN WITH TAILS.
DARWIN'S MISSING LINZ
HAS BEEN DISCOVERED.
Wonderful Tale of a French Trav.
eler Who Explored IndO-
China.

LONDON, Nov. 30th.-Sensational
news comes to waiting world to-
day on the authority of French
traveller that 1.-The missing link' has
been discovered and alive. Paul
d'Enioy, an explorer who is investi-
eating an unknown region in Indo-
China on the frontier of AMMAN, is
the ediscoverer. He is travelling in q
mountainous district, 12 degrees lati-
tude, 1914 degrees longitude. 1t is a
regionlof dense forests in which lurk
savage races. Approach is often
dangerous. Among them is q tribe
called Moi.
One day as D'Enjoy was going
through the woods with a strong band
of followers they came upon sma II
group of Moi, who instantly took to
flight, with the exception of one in
dividual who was gathering honey
combs in tall tree. When he saw
the travellers he came down the trunk
with his foot flat to the bark, appar-
emily not using hi, tail, and attempt
! ed to escape, but they surrounded
his capture. Some OF the party un-
derstood the Moi language, for Den
| joy tells that the wild man gave them
some information about his people,
though interrupting his discourse with
sobs and howls.
ALL HAD TAILS.
All of his race, he stated, formerly
had tails, but they are no longer uni
versal appendages, because many OF
the tribe had ceased to be OF pure
Moi blood through ,intermarriage
especially in the case of those dwell,
ling in the outskirts of the country
with tailless tribes. The wild mans
companions had escaped, but they
left behind them in long tunnel
shaped hut built of dry leaves some
polished bamboo pipes, copper brace
lets, and head collars. ~ f'
These We're said to be obtained
they occasionally trade, though they
are dangerous customers, and have
no scruples about knocking creditors
on the head by way of payment
They are said to burn their dead and
bury the ashes in bamboo pots, diff
fering in their respect from the Chi
nese and other neighbors.
The prisoner was extremely savage
in aspect, and that is the character
of the race. Their hair is exception.
ally rough, sticking out like spurs OF
cocks, and the surrounding people
treat them as savage beasts and apes,
so that they are being gradually ex-
terminated.
D'Enjoy's account is disappointing
in details. 1t does not even describe
the CREATURE, tails, nor their height,
colorFegnfeasares. He only adds that
many of the races have peculiarly &C,
centnated ankle-bones. One he cap
turea poisoned the ''coolie'' in charge
of him and escaped.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-03
WHITE CAPS.
Five of Them Running Loose in
Monroe Township.

A white cap outrage on a small
scale was perpetrated in Monroe
township last Sunday night, the
story of which runs something like
the following. No names will be
mentioned as the parties concerned
are well known in the community in
which they live
About two years ago a Monroe
township farmer died leaving wild
ow and seven children. two of them
minors. Shortly after the death of
the husband tramp came along
from Pickaway county and at once
made the widows home his stopping
place. He has lived there ever since
in seeming contentment with her.
The children did not like the appear
ances, but there was never any out
ward difficulty. Last Sunday night
the widow and the tramp went to
church as usual and on returning
home found the fires out and the
children not at home. The couple
built the fires again and were about
to be comfortable when knocking
was heard at both the front and back
doors. White robed figures could be
seen moving about and the man,
who is a small, harmless creature,
became terrified. The woman final
ly coaxed him into some show of
bravery, and unlocking the back
door the couple started for a neigh
bors. They were. pursued by five
white caps and were caught at the
barn yard gate. The man was knock
ed down and beaten with raw hides
until his whole body was scared and
SCARED. The beating was stopped
on account of the pleadings Of the
woman, and the couple were allowed
to return to the house, with the
promise that the man should leave
the next day for his former home.
The woman recognized the voices
of some of the outragers and has dis
closed their names.
The eliminating point occurred
Monday morning, when the couple
drove to Napoleon and called at
Squire Hague's court to be married.
The tale of the white caps was told
here before an interested audience.
The story was as laughable as seri-
GUS, the woman winding up with :
Nov, Squire, you don't blame me
for not going back on Jim after he had
sparked me and gone with me for
two hull years, do your And l cared
enough for him, too, to go through
all this an with three other fellows
after me too, an all three saloon
keepers. I jest said to Jim, I'll die
for you, Jim, and Jim jest said to me,
'Lavina, I'll die for you,' and we
made up our minds to get married
and stay right by 'em."
The parties all live near Malinta
and are well known and well to-dC
citizens.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-03
HENRY co. TO Be INVADED
BY A GANG OF CLOTH PED
Oilers!
Farmers, Look Out for the
Swindlers.

We understand that this county is
again to be inflicted with gang of
swindlers, this time in the guise of
cloth peddlers, a gang of fellows who
are well known to many of our
farmers for many of them have been
taken in to the tune of thousands of
dollars by similar sharks in days
passed. Our good people have been
swindled so often by peddlers of this
stripe that it is hardly necessary to
caution those who have already done
business with them, but we wish to
place upon their guard those who
have escaped thus far. To those we
say, give these cloth peddlers wide
berth.
We have been shown a letter which
was written to one of our banks by
these cloth peddlers. In this letter
they say they expect to do business
in the near future with only A No.
farmers of Henry county, and take
notes of them in sums ranging from
$40 to $50, with the intention of dis
posing of said notes to the bank at a
large discount, say from 40 to so per
cent This alone gives these fellows
away and stamps their business a
swindle.
Farmers of Henry county, be on
your guard. Why should you buy a
large quantity of goods from these
men, paying them sum in notes
large enough that they can have
them discounted at the bank at
enormous rates and still leave the
cloth -peddlers a big profit, when
you can buy the same Identical goods
of your home merchants for less
money and in quantities as you need
them? Give these fellows a wide
| berth.
The NORTHWEST has repeatedly
warned the farmers and citizens gen
orally against such swindling gangs,
but we again call attention to them,
hoping by so doing we can save
some citizen from being robbed
These fellows expect to work only
the best farmers of Henry county,
those whose notes are as good as
gold, and which can be readily dis
counted at the bank ! Sharpers oi
the first water. Shun these clotI
peddlers and do not sign your name
to any note or paper presented by {
stranger Heed this warning an(
you will be the gamer.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-03
GOVERN NMENT REvENU Es.
Annual Report of the Treasurer
of the United States.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3O.-The an
nual report of Daniel N. Morgan,
treasurer of the United States, shows
the net ordinary revenues of the
government during the fiscal year
ended June 80, 1896, to have been
$326, orc 200, and the expenditures
1852, ,179. .446, leaving a deficiency for
the year of $25, ,2O3 246, or ST, ,60l.97
less than during the preceding fiscal
year.
The report shows that during the
last fiscal year there was an increase
of 81, 1868, 1874 in the receipts from Gus
toms, an increase of $3,34l.f f92 from
internal revenue sources, an increase
of So, ,479. .622 from miscellaneous sour
{ ces, and loss of $07,S23 from the
sale of public lands, making the net
increase in the receipts $13, ,5S6. 125.
The decrease in the expenditures
amounted to $4,015.S52.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-03
OBITUARY.

WITZGALL. - Henrietta Witzgall,
nee Smith, was born September 25th,
1923, in Borchsals, Solms County,
Provinz, Prussia, and died in Flori-
da, Ohio, at the home of her child
rem, Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Durbin, Nov.
Goth, 1896, having attained the age
of 70 years, months and day.
With her parents Mrs. Witzgall
crossed the ocean in 1884, to make
our beloved country her home
With Rev. VIM. Witzgall she entered
the bonds of matrimony April 10th,
1S48, and as such was blessed with
two sons and six daughters. She
enjoyed this relationship with her
husband until June 90, 1870, when
Rev. Witzgall was called to the bet
ter land beyond. She leaves one son
and daughters, II grandchildren
and many relatives to mourn her
loss, which loss is gain to her.
1t is not death to die
To leave this weary road.
And mid the brotherhood on high,
To be at home with God.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-03
Hosiery and Mittens.

We are now offering the largest,
finest and most complete line of hosi-
cry and mittens that we have ever
offered and at lower prices than ever
was known for mems, boys, ladies,
misses and children. If In want of
any of the above lines do not fail to
call and see my stock before you pur-
chase. 5 cents will get a good pair of
childs ribbed hose, ladies fleece lined
fast black seamless hose two pair for
25 cents, all extra heavy and very
tine.hose in like proportion. Mittens
and gloves from cents up. 90 to %
cents buys a very fine pair ladies
cashmere wool mittens at Wilson's.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-03
Money We'll Invested.

We take it for granted, there is no
one who has not q friend, be it a
brother, sister, parents or perchance
a lover; it is the desire of everyone to
strengthen the friendships that now
exist. The time will soon be here
when you have an opportunity of
manifesting that friendship in tan
gible way. The holidays with all
their cheer will soon be here. ''Saur 4
Balsley's advertisement, yes it's
Saur q Balsley y'sadvertisement They
very cordially invite you to call and
examine their elegant line of holiday
goods, the finest line that has ever
been shown in the city, too numerous
to mention here. We want you to
call and examine the stock and make
your selections before the stock is
broken. We will guarantee that ev-
cry purchase made will be money
well invested.
SAUR & BALsLEY, druggists.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-03
Christmas Day.

christmas is prominently a
church festival" writes Mrs. Lyman
Abbott in the Christmas Ladies
Home Journal" ''The Puritans,
seeing only the superstitions and dis
orderliness with which Christmas
had become encountered, strove with
all their ardor to destroy it, but hap
PLY did not succeed. The argument
sometimes used against it, that the
birthday of the Child Jesus is not
known, and therefore cannot be OBJ
served, does not prevail against the
almost universal longing to celebrate
in some way this great event. So We
are not surprised to learn that in the
centuries of the Christian era Chris
tians, though generally celebrating
the Nativity, were not unanimous i'll
the time chosen for the festival. At
least part of the early church OBJ
served the sixth of January, not only
to commemorate the Epiphany, or
the manifestation of Christ to the
Gentiles, but also the birth of Jesus,
and it was not until the end of the
fourth century, perhaps not until the
beginning of the fifth, that the pres
ent date, December 25th, was gener-
ally accepted. : The Christmas
season is sometimes used to desig-
nate the time between December 10th
and February 1st, more often the
fortnight between December Gath
and January 9th. During all this
period there was formerly, and still
continues to be, q spirit of joy and
festivity which entities it to be called
the holidays The vigil of the Ma
tivity, or as we now call it, Christmas
eve, was observed from the first with
exceptional devotion, perhaps be-
cause the birth of our Lord occurred
in the night. Unlike other vigils it
continued through the night, and
made with Christmas itself, one great
solemnity."
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-03
PrOtracted Meeting.

G. W. Cline will commence Sc
ries of meetings at Malinta on Satur-
day evening, Dec. 5th. The follow
ing important subjects will be an
alyzed and scripturally examined in
the order given
What is the Bible p
'"The designs of the Bible?'
'How to understand the Bible. y
THE CHURCH-Was the primitive
church intended to be model church,
Its titles, it's foundation, it's establish
ment, its creed, it's conditions of mem
bership, it's worship, it's privileges,
its discipline, its purity, it's unity, its
identity, it's corner stone, its ortho-
doxy,. its polity, its final triumph.
A stranger seeks and finds the church
of Christ. GEO. w. CLINE.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-03
10th Wedding Anniversary.

Last Sunday evening about 40 of
the friends and neighbors of Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Imbroek gathered at their
residence north of the railroad to Gel
ebrate the 40th anniversary of their
marriage. The evening was spent
very pleasantly and all partook of an
elegant supper prepared by Miss Kate
Imbroek. The guests made Mr.. and
Mrs. Imbroek remembrance of the
occasion in the shape of a handsome
stand lamp.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-03
Electric Bitters.

Electric Bitters is medicine suited for any
season, but perhaps more generally needed
in the spring. when the languid exhausted
feeling prevails, when the liver is sluggish
and the need of tonic and alternative is felt.
A prompt use of this medicine has often
averted long and dperhaps fatal bilious fevers.
No medicine will act more surely in counter
acting and freeing the system from the ma
larlal poison. Headache, Indigestion, Con-
stipation, Dizziness yield to Electric Bit
ters. Only fifty cents per bottle at D. ]
rMnr1phrey's Drug Store.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-03
Marvellous Results.

From letter written by Rev. j. Gunder-
man, of Dimond4 4le, Mich, we are permit
ted to make this extract: 81 have no heslta-
tion in recommending DR.. Kings New Dis
covery, as the results were almost marvellous
in the case of my wife. While was pastor
of the the Baptist Church at Rives Junction
she was brought down Pneumonia succeed
ing La Grippe. Terrible paroxyrms of
coughing would last hours with little inter-
ruptiou and it seemed as if she could not
survive them. A friend recommended Dr.
Kings New Discovery; twas quick In lts
work and highly satisfactory in results"
Trial bottles free at d. j. Humphrey, Drug
Store. Regular size Soc. and Sl.OO.
Subscribe for the Northwest-$1. .O0
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-03
Patent Rail Fence.

1 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. 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, 1896-12-03
MIR. and Mrs. Boggs.

''It amt a mans close says I, sits
intellect
When jeremiah said them words |
was mad. Maybe you're right, Jere-
miah Boggs, says |; but show me a
man who cares enough to dress him
self decent, and I'll warrant you he's
got brains, and a durn'd sight more'n
the fellow who al'ays looks rundown
at the heel-'specially so, jeremiah,
when Henry Meyer, the old reliable
clothier, is sellin' such larnal fine
suits for so little money. Go see him.
says I, jeremiah, go see him by all
means.n If
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-03
Thanks.

We respectfully beg to submit our
sincerest and most cordial thanks to
all those who have patronized our
fair and helped to made it a success,
either by their presence, or by their
generous donations. We realized at
the Fair about $1,000 for which we
are exceedingly grateful.
j. A. TENNIssEN,
st. Mary's church Holgate, 0.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-03
The Whole Story

Of the great sales attained and great
cures accomplished by Hoods Sarsa-
parilla is quickly told. 1t purifies
and enriches the blood, tones the
stomach and gives strength and Wig
or. Disease cannot enter the system
fortified by the rich, red blood which
comes by taking Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-03
Letter List.

The following letters remain un-
called for in the Napoleon Postctfice
for the week ending Dec. 2, 1885,
W. Albrink, A. Allison, G.. 0. Wal
ter, G. L. Rutter, Henry Carter,
Mrs. G. R. Crook. Fred. DeHaven,
R. H. Armsburg, F. Overt, Mrs. W.
w. Canfeld, John Kielz and Thos.
! Meeks, 2.
/. 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, 1896-12-03
Bucklen's Arnica SaIve.

The bestsalve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup,
tions, and positively cures Piles, or nc
pay required. tits guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction. or money refund
ed. Price 25 cents per box. For Sale
by D. j. Humphrey. 1yl
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-03
Election of Officers.

The Napoleon fire Department
elected the following officers Tuesda,
evening, to serve for the ensuing
year:
Chief.-Josiah Koller.
1st Asst. Chief.-Ernest Spengler.
2nd Asst. Chief-John H. Poker.
Treasurer.-Jacob Brown.
Secretary.-Wm. Hoff.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-03
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, 1896-12-03
Highest of all in Leavenng Pow-Latest U Govt Report
R>!A!!! g! Rsxdsgz RRskidRg
ABSOLUTELY PURE
RHEUMATISM CURED IN A DAY.

mystic Cure'' for Rheumatism and Neu-
ralgia radically cures in l to 3 days. Its ae-
tion upon the system is remarkable and
mysterious. 1t remove at once the cause
and the disease immediately disappears.
The first dose greatly benefits; 75 cents.
Sold by d. j. Humphrey druggist, Napos
leon, o. nov 19-4m
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-03
Found.

On Thanksgiving day in the road
near the postoffice, pocketbook
containing quite sum of money.
Owner can have same by proving
property and paying for notice. In
quire at this office.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-03
Harper's Publications.

We direct the readers attention to
the prospectuses of the publications
of the Harper Bros, which appear
in this issue. These publications
stand at the head, and there are
none better.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-03
Boss Feed Grinder.

Notice is given that 1 have taken
the ency for the Boss Feed Grind
er, which was shown up to such
good advantage on the fair grounds
this fall. 3t JOSEPH SCHAFF.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-03

We, the undersigned return our grateful
thanks to the kind friends and neighbors
who so graciously assisted us during the
sickness and demise of our beloved mother
W. F. WITzGALL,
MRS. ID. G.. DURBIN,
MRS. c. @. RULE,
Mrs. P. DELPHI,
Mrs. L. SHAFFER.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-03
Attention, ChOate w. IL. c.,
No. 21S.

The election of officers for the en-.
suing year will take place at the next
regular meeting, December 4th. A
full attendance is desired.
By order of
EUPHEMIA SNOWMAN,
JENNIE WRIGHT, Sec. Pres.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-03
MARRIED..

HEATH-HITTs.-On Nov. 2lst, by
G. L. Fast, J. P. of Richfield town
ship, Mr.. Sidney Heath and Miss En-
ma Hits.
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important to Close Buyers.

Humphrey is selling Wall Paper
and Paints cheaper than ever, cheap
er than they will ever be again
Now is the best time to use them. At
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-03
Worlds FairPremium

Tailor system of dress cutting taught
for SO. Dresses made for $4.00. Pat
terms Csc. MRS. E. K. FERNALD.
Room 46, Miller House. nov 19-4t
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Bargains in Capes.

This sale IS for two weeks. Don1
miss this bargain if you need cape
ct NoRDEN & BRUINS.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-03
For Rent.

House one mile north of town,
barn and woods pasture if desired.
If w. J. PIERREPoNT.
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Hoods Pills cure nausea, sick head
ache, indigestion, biliousness. All
druggists, CSC.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-03

Get merry bargain aud a Merry
Xmas at The RACKET, Napoleon,
Ohio. ct
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-03

Surprises await.ye 4 in ev, ry bundle
at THE RACKET, Napoleon, y. 2t
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-03
Reduction Prices on all Under.
wear.

Our 40 cent grade we sell at 25 cents.
I" 30 6 - &C &C H 40 G.
" go g i" /" I" 40
" $1.00 and $1.25 grade we sell at 75c.
And all other underwear in pro
portion, at great cut prices,
ut NoRDEN & BRUINS.
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Vnno M hind -
~0AAAoonAnO M
IN Nhink
A
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@@
It Is a Fact /!

That no pains are spared
to furnish the best goods
at lowest prices. That
when goods are not found
to be as represented by
them, they are anxious
to have the goods return
ed and to refund the mon
ey. Their steady increase
in trade is a direct result
of trying to please the
people.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-03
At Present

People are getting the
benefit of prices on Wall
Paper never before heard
of,,,in Napoleon. # you
have a
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-03-14

Showing the County and Township Indebtedness of Cape Girardeau County
on the Bird day of February, 1896: ale a detailed statement of the receipts
and expenditures of said Comfy, texcept receipts and expenditures o n a-
count of the Public School Funds for the wear ending OF the Bird day of
February, 1896. published by order of the County Court under tho require
ments of Section 3lS7 of Revised Statutes of Missouri: of 1889.
Continued from last week