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Newspaper
Democratic Northwest
Location
Napoleon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1892
Page
8
Local notices claim Siamese Two Corbett will be in Toledo next Tuesday with lithographs displayed across town. The piece mocks Dr. Driver the orthodox pugilist and hints at a planned staged “thumping” at the Lycemm before the event. A performance by Stevens Comedy Company is announced for the 18th at the Rink Opera House with the show A Merry Time.
A dated dispatch reports the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton Railroad Company and the Baltimore and Ohio people at a Dowbler telegraph office. M B Tompkins, owed $80 to Western Union, fled town after stealing the money and has not been heard from since. His brother, a Deshler businessman, will cover the loss for the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton company.
The contestors won a favorable verdict sustaining the will after a three day trial with over sixty witnesses examined by the prosecution. The article notes strong sentiment in Liberty about heirs to Charlie Henry's estate and references a local millinery shop ad as seasonally styled. The Union Schools morning session was shortened to allow pupils and teachers to view the Nebraskan display, described as the largest and best turnout since leaving home.
City officials debated sourcing water from the Maumee river versus wells. Members discussed river water quality, well excavation, and the need for a unified supply plan. A meeting was set to sink a new well while a chemist analyzes river water samples.
The Gimre property on the South Side, chosen as the location for the test well before river use, is seen by many as the outlet for the region’s rich water veins. Council members and residents discuss ample water supply, nearby sewers, and the plant’s potential operation with mayoral backing and broad public support.
The article reports the death of a young girl after a brief illness likely acute peritonitis or stomach blockage, with uncertain exact cause due to no autopsy. It notes Mrs Hanlon Hopkins’ death, a Lib erty Center resident, and a fatal gun misfire injuring George W. Myers, who survived after treatment. Also includes a prize notice from The Home Jewel offering trips and prizes to readers who answer a historical question.
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