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Newspaper
Democratic Northwest
Location
Napoleon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1892
Page
8
Morey, living five miles southeast of Napoleon, was at a Bilne tile yard when horses frightened the wagon. He was thrown to the ground and his right leg crushed between knee and ankle. Doctors Harrison and others attended, fearing possible loss of the limb if the bone cannot knit.
A fragmented nineteenth century newspaper page discusses cigarettes as a societal evil, touting blood purifiers for horses and cattle, a Holgate gathering with Dennis D Donovan, John Froese’s show windows, and a notice of John Armstrong's death in Booth Napoleon, Ohio on November 7, 1802.
In a small town scene John Moden loses a pocket book after a night at a bar. Two youths from Wauseon are accused but cleared after the money is recovered behind the bar. Moden is fined for intoxication and sentenced to 20 days, later suspended for good behavior.
Fire damaged stables owned by Jon Brown in New Bavaria. Quick action saved the village and nearby properties, including a horse herd and a windmill. A rally at Walcott’s school home drew large attendance with Democratic speakers advocating straight truth. Public sale and funeral notices follow, listing items and attendees.
A garbled, era filtered text recounts political talk around Napoleon era figures, local misdeeds, a river bridge incident, marriage rumors, and a Presbyterian bazaar. It references Dennis and Cassar like political commentary, with stray quips about crimes, society life, and a note on education and religion in public schools. The piece jerks between rumors, insults, and local events, revealing a chaotic collage of community chatter.
Court House notes reveal numerous land transfers in Monroe townships and villages, listing parcels, owners, and section details. Includes marriages licenses, adjacent docket items, and planned ditch hearings with adjourned dates and times.
The Keystone Watch Case Co of Philadelphia, world’s largest watch case maker, markets a new bow that cannot be twisted or pulled off Jas Boss Filled and other cases. This protected design guards against pickpockets and common accidents of old friciton-held bows.
An advertisement promotes lamp and glassware selections at a large two-floor store in Henry County. The text claims first class lamps at prices lower than the cheapest and a spacious display for quick viewing. Peruses “A. Branner” and mentions varied lamp types and related goods.
At a forthcoming directors meeting the world’s fair board is expected to declare the exposition open on Sundays and inaugurate a campaign to repeal the Sunday closing clause in the appropriation. Chicago and national commissions favor seven day operation, though not final. Local boards may be drawn into efforts urging Congress and senators to keep the fair open.
A great blaze swept through Milwaukee Friday night, damaging about twenty blocks. The fire left roughly 500 residences and numerous stores. The south Third ward area burned, with Buffalo to Detroit and East Water Street severely ruined. By Saturday morning the flames were under control after extensive damage.
An unclear report describes a major incident with injuries at a location called the Roses Pere iee See fb the city. It mentions an Aeer widow and an unknown woman Sewoke, with emergency mass injuries and possible deaths. A relief fund aims to raise $100,000 quickly. An Ahiare Wagon note appears.
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