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Newspaper
Democratic Northwest
Location
Napoleon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1892
Page
6
View-President Morrow voices frustration amid Republican splits, while Democrats push legislation on Lincoln's birthday and tariff policy. The column notes recall of the 1890s political battles, urges party unity, and highlights a proposed note issue for farmers alongside local scandal claims and state election chatter.
The Hutchingwe murder case in Hutchinson Kansas returns a verdict of murder against Wisler with Hollister killed during a confrontation. Earlier items report on a Montana-UK mortgage tax proposal and state house funding. Additional notes cover wheat yield statistics, agricultural outreach, and pension bureau scrutiny.
The family faces sorrow as Mrs Jackman dies after prolonged illness and her husband bears the burden with faith. Funeral held at Catholic church amid large attendance. Also noted are concurrent deaths and local business slowdown from rough roads.
A freezing spell merges with log hauling activity as residents report cold weather. Visitors include Roll Hoy from Lawrenceburg Tennessee and Sadie Barr from Waterloo Iowa visiting nearby. S. W. Iman of Shonk stays in Sub-District No.1 while Roe Reinbolt visits across the river. Ice on the river is gone for Sunday skating.
About forty friends gathered at Limle Bakerman’s home on the evening of the lith for a complete surprise with many presents. Ida Divia and Minnie Tletje of Toledo visit home briefly. Franklin Literary debate drew strong talent from Hidgeville and Flatrock townships. George Tiotje wed a Freedom’s fair in a sudden marriage. Cold weather and small sales pass unnoticed by jovial crowds.
Prom from the free Prove notes the death of E. C. Spencer at his son’s McClure home on Sunday February 10 at six o’clock. George Foltz of Mungen Las pur chased the B. Smith property and moved in. A saloon is to be put in the business part of the house. G. W. Shepard suffered a crushed leg while hauling loxa but is recovering rapidly. The boom committee met Saturday to collect back payments and report the last installment. Shops now employ eighteen men making clock-row corn planters and wind mills, with expectations to double soon.
The Deshler column reports a growing protracted meeting with about twenty uniting with the cures. Mrs. Heller from Napoleon visits ill sister Mrs. Morse. A director checks on Mrs. Janae Myrive, an aged town charge. Glove contest posters spark mayoral opposition. Local farmers urge road improvements now. Emmett Lyle supports funding future generations. Lee's stave factory narrowly escapes a fire, observed by a vigilant watchman. The piece ends with a political barb about Democrats and a jab at ridicule of public figures.
A young man of two years age in Delaware township was found dead in the road last evening after a sled accident. He appears to have been crushed instantly when the sled rolled over him while he was attempting to throw a log. The funeral is planned for tomorrow and local reports mention various political and medical notices amid the fragmented-era columns.
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