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Newspaper
Democratic Northwest
Location
Napoleon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1887
Page
1
An OCR fragment from a Northwest edition mentions a center venue and a schedule tag. Names and specifics are unreadable, yielding only scattered text about rates and a local event. The readable bits hint at a transportation or commerce notice but lack clear details for a full summary.
The advertisement promotes J C Saur and Saul’s store offerings including pure medicines from Paaskaatt, extensive wall paper stock carried by Laura, and a large selection of paints and oils. It emphasizes low prices, wholesale/retail value, and a focus on quality and customer savings during a dull season. The copy lauds wall paper, diamond white lead, brushes, and home improvement goods for spring projects.
A Columbus letter recounts party flips in the Ohio Senate and House, with Republicans seizing control of committees and pushing for major salary hikes for governor, lieutenant governor, speaker, and lawmakers. It notes opposition by some Democrats, debates over university funding, a floating mill bill, and social events shaping the session, including visits from delegates to Washington and a birth announced in the legislature.
New York February 28 details emerge from Mrs. Druse's controversial execution in Herkimer County. The case recalls 1844 murder of William Druse by his wife Mary and daughter with assistance from Frank Gates. The confession recounts premeditated planning, the head severing, boiling remains, and later claims of guilt and forgiveness.
Vague items report Hardy attending a ball and talk of township elections with a focus on a Democratic stance. Health board actions on quarantines and disease prevention appear alongside scattered political names and local candidates for auditor and representative positions.
Snow falls again as Masdon dances draw crowds. J M Boulton visited Masdon Ridge while George Whitehead plans a spring barn. Miles Bowles moves to White Wend farm in Section 24. Local life includes visits, town chatter, and a rebuilt bridge at the east side of the ridge allowing travel to resume.
Deshler mayor and council appoint a committee to buy a new fire engine to replace the old Pattie works unit. Mention of local figures such as M. G. Conts returning from Wyandot and J. Newman’s musical ties appear in a somber community notice amid town events and winter weather chatter.
Notice in Henry County court regarding the widow Mary Henning and others. The case, dated November 1831, concerns a suit in the Pleas Court over a county tax deed and related accusations in the sheriff’s records. The court order directs Mary Henning to answer by a specified date. Attorneys SAMS 0. WALTIMIRE and W. Cablil are noted as representatives.
Adues Aalboos William Fitborn and Newtay Hilbove of Charlotte Michigan file amended petition in Henry County Common Pleas Court. Judgment sought to enforce law and recover $18.81 plus costs. notice to appear by April 2 to avoid default and sale of the described property. James C W County Treasurer and W Cahill attorney listed.
Public notice announces a petition and equity action in an Ohio county to enforce real estate tax lien and amend assessments on a property in Utamah. The document lists delinquent taxes, penalties, and a court order for sale or sale proceedings with a date in August.
The notice outlines a petition for indigence and decree filed in a court in Ohio. It names Damien C. Walimtees, the petitioner, and references a request for interim and final judgment, with proceedings set before a judge in Munrysoity, Ohio. The document cites dates and parties and indicates further action and consequence under local law.
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