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Newspaper
Democratic Northwest
Location
Napoleon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1892
Page
1
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Terrible tragedy grips Napoleon as Rev J O Stall pastor of Evangelical church dies Monday afternoon at age 44. Wife and infant child also succumbed within days, leaving four children. Funeral to be held in Mt Gilead, Morrow County, with brother minister from Findlay assisting.
A promotional note praising Saur and Balsley Drug and Book Store for offering a wide selection in medicines, patent remedies, books, stationery, and art supplies. It highlights pure ingredients in prescriptions, quality patent medicines, and extensive holiday stock in paint, oil, wallpaper, and window shades for value and variety in Henry County.
A Long article outlines a divorce petition filed by Lydia E. Cramer against Mike Denmor, claiming marital infidelity since 1879 and illegitimate children. It notes his residence, alleged mistress Lovinds Bator, and disputes over wages of their three children. It also reports Harmon Miller dissolution and the transfer to Harmony Walcott, plus a social event honoring Miss Rona with performers Lelia Higgins, Marie Humphrey, and Georgie Knapp.
A quirky year end list features Charley Gidley Tom Darbin Sam Haag and others with mock resolutions and pledges. It calls out local officials merchants and citizens including a postmaster a recorder a clerk and several named residents, humorously forecasting next month’s school, water works, pensions, library issues, and legal matters.
Terrible behavior claims mark a Napolean youth scene as Frank Ely and John Chinniman clash over rats offered in jest. The piece questions New Year conduct, duty, and moral responsibility amid a wave of delinquent bravado among four local youths.
A disturbance at a school ends with a suspect arrested and bound over to the circuit court on a $100 bond. Police report details indicate intervention at the scene and formal charges prepared for trial.
A sweeping list of property transfers and court actions in Napoleon Village and surrounding areas includes Daniel and L. Murdock exchanging 20 acres, Elizabeth Brown and John Wilcox 20 acres, and several other deeds. New court cases and marriage licenses are noted, with a Homestead reunion story closing the page.
A Ridgeville report notes Charley Spangler of Malints facing a preliminary hearing after disturbances at a local school. Various social items include marriages, holiday visits, and property changes, with mention of local families and residents like Mrs. Allie Snelling, Thos Holmes, and Miss Emma Knapp.
Thursday night a scene of rare gaiety and splendor in Napoleon reports a Charity Ball at the Rink Opera House hosted by the Relief Corps Indies. The evening featured decorated premises, orchestral music, and dancing, followed by supper at Grand Army Hall. The event highlighted ongoing charitable work and the Relief Commission legacy, with hopes the W. B. unit continues its good work. Also noted: John M. Wirth hosted a Christmas stag party at his Main Street residence, while former Napoleon resident William Cook of Toledo died Monday at about age 58. funeral set in Toledo today.
A John Bingle Paper Company letter from Syracuse signals serious interest in building a paper mill in Napoleon. It asks about water power, production capacity for wheat and rye by nearby counties, railroad access, and market potential. The response highlights rich water facilities, county wheat output of about one million bushels and rye well over that, plus regional straw supply and strong local support for the project.
A dubious claim describes an "amazing blemish cure" for horses removing calloused lumps, bone spavins, ring bones, and other ailments. The note lists names Humphrey, Gist, Napoleon and hints at a warrant or decree dated 11-92, suggesting a sensational but unverified preparation sold as a cure-all.
Spokane readers learn of the marriage of Deputy Sheriff T. J. McGrade of Kalispell to Clara Rakestraw, after a romance sparked by past ejections and a divorce in Ohio. The ceremony occurred at the Pacific hotel in Spokane with Rev. Cornett observing. The couple plans to return to Kalispell that night.
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