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Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-06-17

To G. P. Hinsdale, Adam Graham, George
Long, B. +. Kerr. j, Is. Ward, L. N QCale.
Thos. B.Keys Real Estate Improvement
Co, Nancy J.. Brown. Dewey Stave Co.
John Cunningham. Catharine Ward, Oscar
d. West
You AND EACH OF YOU ARE HEREBY
l. notified. that on the 18th day OfJune. A.
D.. 1897, Jacob Brown and Others filed "a
petition with the Auditor of said County,
the substance and prayer of which said pc
tition is that there exists a necessity, Tor
the, deepening and widening Of a ditch
and said petitioners Trays for the
making of such improvement on on the fol-
lowing route and termini, to-wit:
Commencing about thirty 800 feet west,
and about twenty t20l feet North. of the
Southeast corner Of section Il, Town3. North,
Range 7, East Henry county, Ohio, thence
running north on the west side of the town
| ship line road following the channel OF County
Ditch No A2to the northeastcorner OF section
II, Town l. North range. !, east, thence East
on the East side of the township line road
about even-eighths Of mile, thence wester-
ly to the L. ST. & K. City r. R., thence across
said railroad and following the channel Of
what is known as Little Turkey-foot creek
through section one W town J. north, range
Z. east, section thirty-six 1867 towns, North,
range T. east, and section thrty-onel31l, town
S, \ North, range 3, east. till intersectS County
Ditch No. 776 and there to terminate.
That said petition is now pending and that
said proceedings have been duly and legally
had, that the Board of Commissioners has
been presented with a copy of said petition
as required by law, thereby notifying them
of the filing of the same. and that as such
Auditor of said county, the undersigned
has fixed the
9th day of July, A. D., 1897, at 10
o'clock q. ~,
at the starting point of said proposed i'm
movement in Section II, Marion town
ship, Henry County, o., when and where the
Commissioners of said Henry County, Ohio,
will meet for the hearing Of said petition an d
for the purpose of hearing all proof offered by
any ofthe parties affected or benefited by said
ditch improvement, and whether said ditch
will be conducive to the public health, con
venience and welfare, and whether the route
described is the best route, and any and all
objections to said proposed improvement.
, Any application for change Of route must
be in writing and fled with the Board OF
Commissioners on or before the day set toI
hearing.
No further notice of any proceedings IN
| this matter will be given.
j. III. resi-,
Auditor of Henry County, Ohio'
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-06-17
Notice to Nonresident
Land Owners, ct. al.
To all lot and land owners, and mu-
nicipal and private corporations,
that will be affected by the ditch
Improvement herein designated.
AUDIToR's OFFICE. HENRY COUNTY, |
NAPOLEON, o., June II, 1897.
In the Matter of County Ditch improve
ment No.. Petition-d for by
Frank Dougherty,
Notice to Nonresident Land Owners ct. al.
To George Laskey.

To George Laskey
x7oU AND EACH OF YOU ARE HEREBY
1 notified that on the 18th day of June
1897, Frank Dougherty filed a petition
with the Auditor OF said County, the sub
stance and prayer of which said petition is,
that there exists a necessity for the Deepen
ing and widening of n ditch, and said petit
Oner prays for the making of such improve
ment on the following route and termini.
towit:
Commencing about forty (4O) rods north of
the southeast corner of the west half p OF
the south. east quarter ~ of Section Thirty
East. Henry County, Ohio. and running
thence West about Eighty 1901 rods to the
East side of q county road on the half SECTION
line, thence south in the bed Of an old ditch,
deepening and widening the same south
about Fifty 900 rods. thence West across the
road to the West side of same thence South
along said West side, OF said road about
vine thence Southerly following said rayine
until sufficient outlet is obtained and there
to terminate.
That said petition is now pending. and
that said proceedings have been duly and le-
gally had, that the Board of Commissioners
has been presented with cory OF SAID petl-
them Of the filing OF the same, and that as
such Auditor of said county, the undersign-
ed has fixed the
9Th day of July, A. D., 1897, at one
o'clock p. H.,
at the starting point of said proposed i'm
provement in Section 35 Washington Twp.
| Henry County. Ohio, when and where the
Commissioners of said Henry County will
meet for the hearing of said petition; and
| for the purpose of hearing all proof offered
by any of the parties affectedo or benefited
| by said ditch Improvement. and whether
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
| improvement.
Any application for change Of route must be
in writing and filed with the Commissioners
on or before the day set for hearing.
No further notice ofany proceedings in this
matter will be given.
j. I'll. resi-,
EAuditor of Henry County, Ohio.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-06-17
Observation-Disclosures,

Fred Sutherland and May Hern.
Alpena, Mich.
Geo. E. Mock and Myrtle Eiers.
Ottica.
Henry J. Hashbarger and Mary E.
Riggs. Hamler. II
Jacob F. Smith and Mary AZ. Tus-
sing. Deshler.
Judson Gee and Bertha Simmons.
Wauseon.
Clinton Bechtel and Della, Coss.
Malinta.
Noah Nofzinger and Lydia Aantz.
Archbold.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-06-17

Aliens Foot Ease, powder for the feet.
It cures painful, swollen, smarting feet and
instantly takes the sting out of corns and
bunions. It's the greatest comfort dis
covery of the age. Aliens Foot-Ease makes
tight. fitting or new shoes feel easy. It is
a certain cure for sweating. callous and hot,
tired aching feet. Try it today. Sold by
druggists and shoes stores. By mail for 25cs
in stamps. Trial package FREE. Address,
Allen s. Olmsted. Leroy, N. Y. je10-4m Z
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-06-17
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 WIN. SAMsE.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-06-17
THE LATEST GOSSIP FROM NEIGH
BORING SETTLEMENTS
ITEMS FROM SPECIAL CORES
PoNDENTS OF THE DEMO
CRATIC NORTHWEST.
Collection That Tells all the lat
est Movements Among the
People ofthe Many En-
terprising Towns in
This County.
FLATRoCK TOWNSHIP.

FLATRocK TWP, June 10Th.
David Andrew transacted business
at Defiance Friday.
Will Schoemache" was calling on
friends in these parts Tuesday.
DIR. s. E. Miller was called to Liber-
tv Center to attend the funeral OF his
mother.
John Andrew is building new
kitchen and porch to his house which
adds greatly to its looks.
Rolla King met with a serious acci-
dent Saturday by getting the hrst
finger on his left hand taken OF by
buzz saw.
Florida is blessed with. an opera
all week. Think of it; there is no
''fies' on our town if it is small.
Miss Grace Barr died at her home
late Sunday night with spinal trouble.
The deceased was 18 years OF age.
Funeral services were held at the M.
E. church and the remains were laid
to rest in the Florida cemetery. Miss
Barr always ranked high with oui
young people and will be much miss
ed. SWAMP Fox.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-06-17
Interesting Store News.

Whatever you want for summer is
here now, fresh from the mill and
warehouse. The goods are summery.
The prices lighter yet. That too is
welcome news.
et HORN & NoRDEN.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-06-17
Chicago,

Hogs-Light, SO 45@3 621a; mixed, So 45@
8 SO; heavy, So 25@3 55; rough, So 25@3 30.
Cattle-Beeves, So S5@5 90; cows and
heifers, 81 65@4 25 Texas steers, So 900
20; stockers and feeders 50 50GJ4 40.
Sheep-Steady.
Wheat-70&c. Corn-249sc. Oats-1Sc. Rye
l-33Me
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-06-17

New style summer dress goods OF
Persian lace, fancy Nansouk, fancy
null tissue strip and figured tropique,
lappet null and organdies at reduced
prices this week.
2t NORDEN & BRUINS.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-06-17
Probate Notice.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, THAT
N Agnes Bohn, eXeoutrix OF Lawrence
Bohn, assignee of J. L. Arnold has filed
final account of his trust which will be for
hearing and settlement July 18th 1887.
j. " Cuff. Probate Judge.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-06-17
Buffalo.

Cattle-NoRe on sale.
Hogs-Medium and heavy, So go; Workers,
SO 65; pigs, So 10.
Sheep and Lambs-Lambs, prime yearling,
$4 1894 90; fair to good "a 1904 so; spring
lambs, So O005 80; fair to good extra, So 0O;
sheep, 81 1904 30. choice wethers, 81 SO.
Calves-Fops, Sc 25d6 so.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-06-17

Wheat-No. red, Sic. Corn-No. 2
mixed, 26@2615c Oats-No. 2 mixed, 20c.
Rye-37c
Lard-S3 521ac. Bulk meats-S4 5564 60.
Bacon-$5 40Qy5 45.
Hogs-$2 90(83 IS. Cattle 50 500l4 rs.
Sheep-$2 25lA 90. Lambs-S4 25QI5 so.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-06-17
MrWnnuRT nASGS

NEW COURT CASES.
Hattie Moxley VS.. Hezikiah Roach
ct al. Equitable relief.
Clementine Massey VS.. Livi D. Mas
sey and Wallace F. Blair. Petition
for alimony.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-06-17
9Th day of July, A. D., 1897, at one
o'clock p. H.,
Probate Notice,

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT
IN Ernest Eichner, as administrator. OF
Claus Rust, has filed a final account of his
administration, which will be for hearing
and settlement July 10Th. 1897.
J.V. CUFF, Probate Judge.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-06-17
Tennessee Centennial, Nashville, Ten.
Nav lst to Nov. LIST, '97.

The Buckeye Route will sell excursion
extremely low rates Of fare. All trains make
connections in Union Depots at Toledo. Col
umbus and Cincinnati. saving omnibus
transfers. Agents G. H: V. & L. .Ry will give
you information. furnish pamphlets, time of
trains, etc. to oct 1897.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-06-17

We carry a fine line of 8 day Gill
bert clocks, very cheap.
FISK g. Co., jewelers..
One door south of post-of1ce. tt
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-06-17
Notice to NOn-ReSidelt Land
Owners, ct. al.
To all lot and land owners. and mu-
nicipal and private corporations,
that will be affected by the ditch
improvement herein designated.
AuDIToR's OFFICE, HENRY COUNTY,
NAPOLEON, o., June 10th, 1897.
In the Matter of County Ditch Improve
ment No....... Petitioned for by
--- Elmer D. ellison.
| 4 n n
AUDIToRs OFFICE, HENRY COUNTY,
NAPOLEON, o., June 10th, 1897.
Notice to Nonresident Lard Owners, ct al
To John A. King,

To John A. King.
VoU AND EACH OF YOU ARE HERE
L by notified, that on the 7th day of June.
A. D., 1897, Elmer D., Gibson filed a petition
with the Auditor of said County, the sub
stance of which said petition is, that there.
exists necessity for the location and con-
prays for the making of. such improvement
on the following route and termini. to-wit:
rods east of the northwest corner Of Section
Fourteen l14), Town Six (6) North, Range,
Eight (sl East, Henry County, and on ,he
South side of the road between Fulton and
South till it intersects an old ditch /: thence
east following the channel of said old ditch
till it intersects Joint County Ditch No. sos,
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
ers have been presented with a copy of said
petition as required by law, thereby notify
ing them of the filing OF the same, and that as
such Auditor of said County, the underslgn-
ed has fixed the
9th day of July, A. D., 1897, at Ten
o'clock q. H.,
at the starting point of said proposed i'm
provement in Section Fourteen (l4), Wash
when and where the Commissioners of said
County will meet for the hearing of said Pc
tition, 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 pub;
lie 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 change Of route must
be in writing and filed with the Commission
ers on or before the day set for hearing.
No lrther notice Of any proceeding in this
matte will b ) given.
j. III. resi-,
Auditor of Henry County Ohio
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-06-17
OF PUBLIC RECORD.
MATTERS OF INTEREST on RECORD
INTHE COURT HOUSE.
Real Estate Transfers, Marriage
Licenses, Probate Court
News, Ditch Hear
ings, etc., etc.
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
RIDGEVILLE.
NJ. Wolf to Henry Co. Commis-
sioners, acre in section 81, $50.
- MARION.
]. H. Harshberger to W. E. Harsh
berger, 90 acres in section 80, $3.50.
RICHFIELD.
Jas. Watkins ct al to VIM. Walk
ins, SO acres in section /, $500.
DEsHLER.
E. ]. O'Hearn to Omer Littlejohn,
lots 46, Al, 48 and SO Stearn's addition
and lot 355, original plat, S..
Omer Littlejohn to E. A. Bla kelly,
lots 46, AZ, As and SO Stearn's addi-
ton, 5000. -,
Jos. Hull to A. E Blakely, lot 13
Stearn's addition. $3.50.
E. A. Blakely to Omer Littlejohn,
/ art lot Stearn's addition, $500.
GRELToN.
Dewey Stave Co. to R. B. and
Flora Mundy, lot 16 Mead's addition
$500.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-06-17
For Rent.
Shake Into Your Shoes

A first class house in good loca
tion. ENQUIRE at this office. If
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-06-17
Thar Conduct and Health often Mystifies
Their Mothers.

absorbed, and needless of things go
ing on around them. Sometimes they
complain of pain in lower parts of
body, fushes of heat in head cold feet,
etc.
Young girls are not free from incipi-
ent womb troubles.
Mothers should see to it that Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is
promptly taken; all druggists have it.
The girl will speedily be "herself
again." and a probable danger be
averted. Any information on this SUBJ
ject, or regarding all female ailments,
will be cheerfully given free by Mrs.
Pinkham, at Lynn. Mass. Write her.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-06-17
Boston.
Baltimore.

Ohio fieeces: < and above, 1sG19c; No. 1
combine, 22c; No. Q com5ing, 22d23c; Xxx
and Xxx above, 21@22c; delaine, &c.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-06-17

Butter - Fancy creamery, 1ec. Eggs
Fresh, S1aQ1oc.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-06-17

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
lOc, Csc. II c. G. Q. fail, druggists refund money.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-06-17

wheat--S21sc Corn-2ec. f% q
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-06-17
Notice TO Nonresident
Land Owners, ct. al.
To all lot and land owners, and mo-
nicipal and private corporations,
that will be affected by the ditch
improvement herein designated.
AUDIToR's OFFICE. HENRY COUNTY, !
NAPOLEON. o., June I2th. 1881.
In the Matter Of Ioint County Ditch In
proVemeut Mo-, Petitioned for by
Iaccb Brown, et. al.
notice To EA-aESIIEET llKD UEEERs II. A.

To G.. P. Hinsdale. Adam Graham. George
Long b. F. Kerr. ]. Is. Ward, L. \. QCGle.
Thos. BKeys, Real Estate * Improvement
Co.. Nancy J. Brown. Dewey Staye Co.
John Cunningham. Catharine Ward, Oscar
II Mast
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-03
MAR RED.

BOCLWA E-BEA Mn THIS city, september i,
1897, at the FRS: Uaited Presbyter al Cnurcn,
by the Rev. ST. n. Gibs)n ID. D.. Frank NJ. 6oul-
VI are -aad u,ie Bean, totn OF san Francisco
GRUBB-EUCK-In this citv. a: the Evangei'ar
Lutheran Church, bv.ths Rev. Oliver 1. Milier
& W. Grub, OF Portland and Lizzie ii. Kuck OF
Menlo PARK.
KOEHLER-CRAVEN-I this city. Septem Der
], 1897, a. the First United Presoyteriau
Church. by the Rev. N. NJ. Gibson, D. D., Henry
koehler Jr. or St. Lon S Mo, and Martha Mar
garet Craven of San Francisco.
MOULTON-RA this city. september
l. 1897. oy the Rev. NJ. NJ. Gibson, d. D., George
Henry Moulton and Eeanora Rosine Raoeler'
both OF San Francisco.
NIELSE EN-WARM ING-In this city, Septemb Der
], 1897 by the Rev. I. L. Z. Dietrlchson Niel5
A. Nielsen and Anna Warming.
PADDOCK-FUNGE-In this cttv September l,
1897. by the Rev NJ. NJ. Gibson, D. D., Harry f
Paddock and Nellie h. Funge. both Of San Fran
CISCO
SANDOW-Q W-QUINTON-In this city, Septem Der
l. 1897, by the Rev. w. G. Pond. William n.
Sando OF Nevada Cal, and Mary E. Quinton
OF San Francisco.
THAN RA Elm this city, Septem bar l, 1897,
at the FIST United Presbyterian Church, by the
Rev NJ NJ. Gibson, D. D., Fre1 ericS THAN and
Janet A. Rae, DOLL OF san Francisco.
THoMAS-BERNITT--fn taIs city. August 81,
lso7. by q. w. +. Cook. ] Justice OF the Peace,
William R Thomas aud Celia Bernitt. botn OF
Cal.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-03
MARRIAGES -DtATHs.

Birth, marriage and death notices sent bv m MI
Will not be insertei. They must be handed In a,
either of the publication offices and be indorssd
with the name and residence OF persons authorized
10 have the same published
BORN.
HOLGERSE Mn this city. August 2S 1897
10 the wife OF William J. Holgersen. daughter.
JEFFERY-In this city. September !. 1891 TO
tn wife OF William T. Jeifery, a daughter.
SEC UINE-Ausust %. 1897. 10 the wife OF H
SeSulne, daughter.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-03
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.

MOTHER LOT OF SECONDHAND PIANOS
"A in fine condition at sherman, Clay & Co IS
n II
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-03
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

The following marriage licenses have been
issued by the Ccnnty Iierk's office: :.
George c. Hawley and Catheriue Kehoe 27-24
John L. Graha nj and Della &. Murdock .4-la
Carries SerpaB and uia Lop 23-lS
w. r. VI ctonk e. and Mary Cunningham, 32-27
William J. Davis and Sesa Kelisren 4S-4S.
Charles w. Grubb and Lizzie IL Kucx. S3-22
A hbin G. Peterson and Aana Peter .on 29-S1
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-03
PERSONALS.


kNTLEMAN WISHES FINELY FUR
" nished room where 10 other roomers- In quiet
place W I'll home comforts. A. A, box l6, Gail.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-03

In San Mateo County, about j miles distant from
he City Hall, on the old san Jose ounty road tthe
extension OF NJ ssion street). one mile north of
Baden, and containing 1l9 93-10o acres.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-03

FOR HOME-SEEEERS AND GARDENERS
In plats Of from one TO six acres
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-03

FINE PIECE OF NEARLY LEVEL LAND.
IN SUBDIVISIONS
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-03
COUNTRY REAL ESTATE.

At IL o'clock NJ.
WEDNFs sDAY. SEPTEMBER Is, 1897.
AT SALESROOMS or MoAFEE BROTHERS,
los Montgomery street, San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-03
MONEY TO LOAN.

MONEY TO LOAN IN ANY AMOUNTS on
lu city real estate: interest reasonable. RBO
ERT j. MERCER q SON, 4l0 Pine st.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-03
BOARDING AND ROOMS.


II . POST-TWO LARGE. SUNNY ROOMS.
Z suitable for 2, with board S45.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-03

CAFE INVESTMENT FOR SMALL
~ amounts; sure returns of over per cent
monthly: subscription books now open; money to
develop tirst-class oil property. Apply room 519,
927 Market ST.
T OANS real estate, bonds etc: lowest rates
II MCAFEE BROTHERS, los Montgomery ST
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-22

line, ut pampering to rum enslaved APP
petites. in order to reach these placesp
''Woe unto him that justifeth the
wicked, for reward"
Some our boys are manifesting pu-
gilistic aspirations. We do not mean.
to denounce pugilism as a sin, but it is
nevertheless a barbarous pastithe, and
we hope ''our" boys will find some
thing better to do, than to be punch
ing each others faces on the corners.
These are the boys that need direct
ing, We just feel like bidding them
Halt! before they begin to imagine
they have troubles to drown" and
before their consciences become beer
soaked and hardened. An ounce Of
prevention is worth pound of cure.
To sow wild oats is one thing, to reap
them is quite another. Will the boys
hesitate to take any doubtful step, will
they stop, and remember that where
they now stand the most of drunkards
once stood? they have but to choose
their own course. We want to see
them grow up strong morally physic-
ally and mentally; self-respectiug and
brave enough to do the right at all
times; dare to be called crank, or
anything rather than a--drunkard.
To the men who have neither the
desire. nor the will power, to reform
themselves, we can only appeal to the
remaining good in them. 1t is never
too late to mend. We want them to
say with US, Eternal smash to the
beer.
Once to every man and nation
Comes the moment to decide,
In the strife of truth with falsehood,
For the good or evil side.
SUP'T Press WORK, w. c.. T. u.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-22
NUMBER 43,

A piece of the fly of tent was suspend
ed on the bayonets of muskets above
the wounded officer. who, unable to
speak, had strength TO family reach
his hand; and, as Grant knelt on one
knee beside him. he raised his arm to
the neck of the latter and embraced
him; while Grant. with loving tender
ness, pressed the other hand and raised
it to his lips. Several minutes elapsed
without word or visible motion.
What words were unspokeu, what
emotions thrilled their hearts. all too
full tor speech, must pass unrevealed
into the mysterious unknown.
The arm of the dying soldier fell
from the neck of his friend. They
looked into each others eyes in silence
Benjamin's lips moved, but they at
tered no sound. What tender messages
were they trying to communicate to
some distant loved one? What sweet
messages of affection to a devoted sis
ter? What last message to that dis
tant mother, whose love knew no lin
itatiOns, and whose arms were
stretched out in prayer for the protec-
tion of her absent boy every hour of
her anxious existence?
The last battle of the brave Beuja-
min was ended, and as such battles al
ways end, with the mighty warrior as
with the private soldier, in defeat; but
defeat without murmur and without re-
p1ning.
Grant wet his handkerchief from a
canteen and tenderly wiped the face
and hands of his comrade, and while
the eyes of the latter rested, in their
dimmed aud fading luster, upon the
sympathizing face of his ministering
friend, their light went out forever.
Many years after, Grant stated that
the death of Major Hamer, at Mon
terey, and of Lieutenant Benjamin, at
the City of Mexico, were two sad
events which clung to his memory with
unrelenting pertinacity.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-04-22
Grants Part In the Last Battle of
the Mexican War.

When the staff officer reported to
General Worth, he sent another officer
(the same Lieutenant Pemberton who
surrendered Vicksburg to Grant seven
teen years later) to make his way
around to the church and present his
compliments. and to ask Grant to re-
port to him. Grant answered that he
was every busy. and would like to be
permitted to report later" But the
messenger had no discretion, and
Grant had to go. He gave his men or
ders to Keep the gun as busy as you
can without melting it, and hastened