Local notices and society gossip from Napoleon area
Community notes list Wanted wood lots for sale near Napoleon and Sheffield additions, with inquiries directed to C. E. Rexrods, Clerk of the Board. The column records many personal visits, visitors from Defiance and Toledo, farm news, marriages, court mentions, and local happenings including races, millinery trips, and a jumble of names across Napoleon and surrounding townships.
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Napoleon Union Boho
C. E. Rexrxoms
The Big Pair and Napoleon’s Fair Nears in Henry County
A long preview describes Napoleon’s Fair with races, floral displays, stock exhibits, and machinery shows, urging families to stay all day. The article notes the council’s regular session and a People’s Party convention set for September 17 at Kaiser's Shoe Store Hall to nominate local candidates.
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Napoleon
Ohio
Floral Hall
Indies
Steidex Henry County
Agelonitara
Yeople’s Party
People's Party
A. F. of L. Hall
Kaiser's Shoe
Otelook
People’s Party
Henry County
Weinerwurst and water tales at the Market and goastown notes
Odd local notices describe a meat market touting Weinerworst at low prices and recount abandoned canal holes in Goastown. The piece mentions railroad appraisals in Henry county, community theater odds and ends, a 70th birthday tribute to Mrs. Kinstle, and remarks on the Wth Regiment band led by Tony Leon.
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Goastown
Elbert Barnes
P. O
Sehwab Andhne
Pleasant Township
Tony
Tony Leon
Reorganized county examiners appoint Ward to three year term
Henry County Board of Examiners reconstituted after Dr Tyler's retirement appointing Prof Ward Supt of Liberty School as county school examiner for three years. The new board retains Mrs Boo Welsted president and Philip Schwat secretary with Ward replacing Dr Sorent. The change follows a law limiting examinees to teachers two of five prior years.
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Emanuel Shoemaker
Mary B. Smith
Adama
Mise Fannie Schwab
Philip Sohwab
New Bavaria
Cleveland
Philip Schwab
Hermine
Will Vinlt
Roger Donogan
Richfeld Township
Henry County Board of Examiners
Tyler
Mtande
Mra
Bue Welsted
Philip O. Schwat
Prof
Ward
Thoraday
M. Donnelly
Professor Ward
Liberty School
Fraicrory Tong
Roent
A.B. Sorent
Innamuch
Wolatond
Tylera
Philip
Boo Welntoad
Prof, Ward
Resolutions of Respect for Prof Thomas Roberts
Resolutions mourn the loss of Prof Thomas Roberts from the Grelton White Ross Club. Members honor his council in prohibition work and hope his mantle inspires others to advance humanity. Committee members include M Burren BE Borderes W H Baunes. The shop notice mentions a bent $3.00 sale at Noupen & Baunes.
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Thoman Roberts
Grelton White Ross Club
M. Burren
BE. M. Borderes
W. H. Baunes
Health Board in Napoleon appoints district officers to fight cholera
Napoleon Health Board meeting elects Low Betson health officer with full authority. The town divides into six districts with each member overseeing one area and reporting disobedience to sanitary rules. The Mayors proclamation guidance aims to curb disease and strengthen public health.
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Napoleon
Board of Health
Haly
Bloom Bird
Thoone Burns
Joseph Grim
George Gardner
W. H. Kerman
Betson
G. A. Willis
Bélitor
Chicago
Humphreys
Bargain House Promotes Wall Paper Paint and Wagons
A sensational advertisement from Laur t Balsley promotes wall paper wall paper and paint with large stock and warranties. It urges shoppers to buy where and when cheapest and notes a September sale. Also touts wagons buggies phaetons and repairs with a casual sales pitch and claims of quality and low prices. The Indianapolis News supports Harrison and reports Anderson tin plate works, with workers imported from Wales stating better pay at home country.
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Willingn Bpougler
Reliable
Perry Street
Napoleon
Ohio
Mr. Spengler
Spengles
Tha Bess
Laurt Balsley
Gardner's
Call
Tite
Indianapolis News
Whech
Harrison
Anderson Tinplate Works
Wales
Hanya
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Napoleon, U
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Latat's
Chase
Bronson
Defiance
Terme
Sarihrwest
Domnee Clinton
Mteeds
Deviance
Amunutt
CG. Thomson & CO
Defiance College
Bolontino Sud
Arthur Grabowskih
Geite
Weite
Melobior Bros
Tri-State Business College
Toledo
Fren
Atbeutanion
Vuitton
Roomernat
DODDS
Fayette
Mr. Knupp
F. D. Printie
Pat-in-Bay
Holgate
Kalida Pike
Serpen Baos
Fordale
Damniver
McClure
Grand Rapids
Joan Fours
Binzley
E ‘Humphrey's
Tle
L. L. Orwig
Mia
Jodiah Koller
Mina Lillian Rally
Wansoon
D. Wilton
Mint 'Toda
Ithton
Miah
Rov
Donahey
Conrad Mohr
Matunora
Folton Sousty
Thin City
Mien Hadie Showman
Fostoria
Mina Mary Meyers
Attorney Blankford
Mia Klin Bholt
Akron
Donnelly Han Hoon
Earl Couch
The
McGinre Free Press
William Bontherland
Bellevue
Bandanky
Wm. P. Tyler
van Wert Thoraday
Repud- Hons
Py!” Shnotoon
al Blustoon
J. B. Dittophaver
Mary Cary
Jonetta Ulrich
Detroit
Felund
C. D. Winner
Damanous Township
Old Damascus
H. Benola
Okolona
That Pines
Bhorwood
Defiance County
Benola
Bupt
Millar
Sint 4
Fonke
Ina
Jena
Sapoot
Bhoek
Starr
Crescent
Oscar Randall
Anoud Krent
Council
Regelar
Pen
Imayor
Chas. Pohlman
State Board of Equalization
Columbus
Findlay and
Northern
Dayton & Michigan
Rileys
Ion Tho
10Th Regiment
Driers
Obra
al Othara
Tom Queen
Paw Hava
Pridea
W. J. Prexarrorr
Millor Bouse
Noupen & Baunes
Ceaper
W.W. Young
Liberty Center
Treaeser
Conrad Groll
Groll
Joseph Bichel
Ridgavile
Fisk's
Fulton Market
J . F. Pohlman
Jane Koller
Thompson
Portland
Oregon
Sheen
Wauseon
Riley
Riles
Alberta
Monte Crints
Alexander
Eatin
Damon and Pythiva
Orient
Andeer
Ear
Nur & Balsley's
Qiardner
Wai
McCartey
Hause
Coleman
R. J. Simon
May Kimball
Hort
Wat
Bassa
Thie
Vatt Miter
Byne
Vanier
Ae D
Hasmax
Fisk
Jowely
Tove
Roan & Buens
Pab
Wm. Spengler
Biaee
Honeck
Wi Honeck
Cary Blook
Perry
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