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Newspaper
Democratic Northwest
Location
Napoleon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1891
Page
4
In a convention assembled the Democracy of Henry County placed in nomination a strong ticket to govern local affairs. The ticket aims to administer to the local needs and secure progress for the community.
The Heney County Democratic gathering chose a permanent organization and set rules for the Australian ballot, naming candidates James P. Ragan for prosecuting attorney and J. C. Groff for treasurer. Delegates from towns presented nominees including H. A. Meyerholtz and J. Myers with others considered. Myers spoke, praising the convention’s reach beyond factions.
On the fourth ballot King led with 166 while Bockelman trailed at 163, securing the nomination amid high enthusiasm. King spoke in acceptance and thanked delegates, as Damascus delegation’s John J. Clark pledged broad support. Announced names include E. H. Gubers, Joseph Weible, H. Westinhouse, Charles Rosch, John Hashbarger.
Henry County Prohibitionists met at Napoleon city hall on Tuesday to place a county slate in the field. Roberta was chosen chairman with W. T Chanting secretary as the convention adopted resolutions backing the state platform and urging prohibitions, criticizing liquor sales near fairs, and calling for patronage withdrawal from the Henry County Fair Association if it violates the law by permitting sales of intoxicants. The following ticket was nominated: Representative Martin Switzer, Napoleon. Treasurer E. M. Hollopeter, Harrison. Prosecuting Attorney Heuben Nyswander. County Commissioner W. H. Hatcher, Richard. Service Director J. B. Shadford Ridge.
A large program of songs and national melodies directed by Sue Higgins and Miss Mayme Wilson includes piano by Mrs Lettie Jackson with chaperons and a cart of characters listing England Scotland Treland Germany Italy Holland Switzerland Sweden Norway Russia China Japan and more. Performers include Marion Welstead Fred Hackett Ethel Lantz Melva Hopkine Esther Clewell and many others with interspersed verses and solos from well known operas and operatic pieces.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as best for cuts bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions and claimed to cure piles or money refunded. priced at 25 cents a box sold by D J Humphrey with a flourish of guarantee language.
The Company P meeting at the armory Thursday evening elected officers for five years including Captain Reynolds to command and Sergeant Foust to assist. Lieut Lent Reiter won the second commanding post. After ballots the group adjourned to David Halter's for refreshments amid cigars. Two underground rooms were found behind Leiat's drugstore raising questions about old crimes and the site of the old Greagel building.
Survivors of the gallant Fourteenth Ohio regiment held a reunion at deClare. The unit, raised in Toledo in 1861, saw hard service in battles such as Gettysburg and Stone River. Commanders included Col. James H. Steadman and Col. George B. Bates with Lt. Cols. Paul Edwards and Astrad Moon.
Colton notes report a limited male chorus at a local concert with younger volunteers helping the Stray. Dr. Walker of Toledo visited seeking residence here. Hattie Youngman visited relatives in Toledo. 120 veterans attended the 14th Ohio Regiment reunion at McClure and were in good health. John Rushworth recovered from illness. Frank Goodell realigned as town clerk and William Emmett of Texas was appointed to fill a vacancy.
The Ohio State Journal warns that Democratic wreckers should beware the cars as political trains roll slow. The Mansfield Shield recalls the Foraker express sweeping through Ohio two years ago, then dumped in a gravel bank with a five percent drawback, noting the Campbell caravan won easily.
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