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Newspaper

Democratic Northwest

Location

Napoleon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1888

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Saur and Balsleys Promote Low Prices on Home Decor

Why is it Why is it How Does it Come The ad touts Saur and Balsleys as offering pure medicines with complete stock and low prices. It highlights wall and window decoration paper paint oils varnishes and dry colors with easy DIY installation and wide variety. It invites customers to inspect stock and promises quality over twenty five years of trust.

Amy Saur & Balsley’s Saur& Balsley’s Saur & Balsley Seur & Bulste Centsworth

Local merchants flood city with sale ads and bargains

A long list of storefront promotions highlights low prices on groceries clothing furniture and household goods. Offers include fall and spring stock from Bradleys Poorman Bros Bayle Clothing House and Voigt Holgate and Rohre Buhra. The notices urge readers to subscribe to the Nonrewyr and visit stores for fresh meat Wallace goods and wall paper accessories.

Fulton Bayle Clothing House Henry Moyer F. H. Voigt Holgate Voigt Eagle The

Deadly boiler explosion devastates Hodgman mill Portage

A boiler blast at Hodgman saw mill in Portage Friday afternoon killed a boy and badly wounded others. Owner William Hodgman, his son Charles, Clem England, and Wesley Pelton were among the workers when steam and debris ripped through the building. Coroner Orme deemed no inquest necessary as rescue efforts began and the community mourned.

Tela Oman Hodgman Portage Wim. Hodgman Charles Hodgman Clem England Welsley Pelton England Hodgman Boy Pelton Wian Land Boy Hodgmann Boller Jon Orme Wood Democrat

Democratic Victory in Petersburg Municipal Election

May 35 in Petersburg Virginia Democrats, led by Hon. Charles P. Collier, won the mayoralty by a 520 vote majority and swept twelve council seats for four years. The open Democratic ticket carried the election as Republicans, many long in office, were defeated. great rejoicing followed among Democrats.

Petersburg Prrensoria Charles P. Collier Stent Rege Ian Aan Waar Dunucruts

Pittsburg Tin Magnate Converts to Democracy for Cleveland

John Dunlap of Pittsburgh, a wealthy tin industry leader, issues an open letter endorsing the Milla tariff bill and urging Congress to pass it. He credits careful study of tariffs for his change, says Cleveland has given the best administration, and pledges to support him if he is a candidate, shocking GOP ranks.

Dunlap Cleveland John Dunlap Crtizane Pittsburg Congres Dani Nelson P. Reed Republican Commercial Gazette

Stanley Heard From Amid Claims of Life and Safety

Report notes Stanley is alive and well with food and no danger of immediate attack. Doubted fears of his daring expedition, though some fragments imply possible peril on the White Nile route. Mention recalls provisions for Ema Bey relics and the journey through hostile territory.

Stanley Ema Bey White Nile

Aged Traveler and Pension News From Washington

In Washington May 27 General Ben LeFevre’s mother, age seventy eight, travels from Shelby county to visit her daughter in the Pension Bureau. She and her son enjoy a day trip, with a plan to stay several weeks. Also from Wasminarox the U S Treasury reports pensions cost 12.5 million for the month, with a growing surplus near 10 million. A health ad promotes Warner’s Safe Sure as a kidney purifier and cure for many diseases linked to kidney trouble.

Ben LeFevre Washington New Yor Mr. Goodlove Pension Bureau LeFevre Ben Shelby County Pittebure Poore Ohio Wasminarox D.C United States Treasury W. A. Hasntonp

Hurd Speaks on Tariff Reform at Wheeler’s Opera House

Hon Frank H Hurd spoke to about 1600 at Wheeler’s Opera House on tariff reform. He urged commercial freedom, called protection slavery, and praised President Cleveland for enabling prosperity. The two hour address drew tremendous applause from a largely female audience.

Tonodo Frank H. Hurd Wheeler’s Opera House Cleveland Messkige Mr. Hurd

Devastating Washout Strikes Fremont Region Rail Line

A waterout swept across a five mile stretch of the Fremont Elkhorn and Missouri Valley track near Crapnon Nebraska, washing away bridges on the White and Lone Tree rivers, destroying telegraph lines, and threatening numerous settlers. A black cloud spout, described as a wheel in rapid ascent, appeared about ten feet high, raising fears of loss of cattle and residents with full extent unavailable due to communication disruption.

Crapnon Nep Fremont, Elkhorn Missouri Valley White Lone ‘Tree

Verdict Unanimous in Bult Drugging Case

A fragmentary report notes W D Bult faces a unanimous verdict in a drugging case. An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as the best remedy with several claimed cures. A separate item mentions a 16 year old suicide in Franklin township, Wooster, as the third teen tragedy in two years.

W.D. Bult Abraham Hare I. Lelat Franklin ‘Township Hin Pathe i Wooster Franklin Township Lorenzo James James

Windstorm damages Dueber watch works and more

Canton Ohio reports a wind and water storm causing extensive damage including part of the Dueber watch works, the largest in the world, demolished 200 by 24 feet three stories high with losses around 50000. Workers were inside. several missing, potential fatalities if timing differed. Lightning strikes and storm gusts damaged Mt Zion church, roofs, and homes. Rainfall reached 2.67 inches, heavy for five years.

Dueber Canton Orkmen Weber Newrt

Monegan pardon hearing and presidential centennial invite

The State Board of Pardons considers Minky Morgan’s request for sentence commutation while a gubernatorial review is pending. A centennial celebration organizers plan to invite President Cleveland to attend the May event, prompting public interest and debate over the invitation. An unrelated classified ad offers a cure claim for consumption with a free remedy offer.

State Board of Pardons Minky Morgan Gavirnor Permat Cleveland

Democratic Leaders Confident On Mile Bill Pass Target

Washington D C May 27 Your correspondent spoke with two Breckinridge supporters and Mr Turner of Georgia about the caucus. They say the passage of the bill is imminent and caucus actions strengthen the effort. They dismiss Republican claims of discord and say disagreements are the only grievances worn on the sleeve. The drive to frame the Mills bill dissolution continues amid rhetoric.

Wasiixaton D. C Breckineidges Turner Georgia Mills

Ayer's Pills Praised by Willcentinro Resident

A reader from Willcentinro, Bas, extols Ayer's Pills as the sole remedy for stomach and digestion problems. The testimonial claims the pills improve digestion, blood health, and overall vigor, suggesting they protect against disease.

Ayer Ariler Ming M. I. Royle Willcentinro Bas Mooney ii

Probate Notice of Guardianship and Estate Appointments

Probate notices announce guardianship for Matsle Spangler with Michael Donnelle listed, and appointment of administrators for Rooke Hay and Bablyee Saul estates. Names such as Julie, Grim, and Pritabe Sud appear in the fragmented text, with mentions of appointment and administration dates.

Michael Donnelle Nothoe Ottar Matsle Spangler Har Eatate Bablyee Saul Dagesead Boon Ss Adinistrstsi Masinck Sah Sal

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