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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-12-19

good angel is more needed, and not in
the circle Of gayety and fashion, that I
must seek you, / see," exclaimed I,
gazing upon her with irrepressible ad-
mirati0n.
The lady blushed deeply; and, as soon
as she had recovered from her momen-
tary confusion, observed suietly that
she was simply performing a duty to
which all old friend Of her mothers was
fully entitled
While obtaining the deposition Of her
patient, [ had several opportunities Of
conversing with this excellent beauty,
and her modest elegance and graceful
ease captivated my soul.
One evening / was permitted to &C
company her in search of an omnibus.
and, as had resolved to express my
sentiments freely to her on the first
available occasion, | was, as is usual in
such cases, much embarrassed when it
presented itself.
"Your patient is dying, l fear"
"She is conscious OF the ap. roach Of
her deliverance; and as such she re-
CARDS it."
at is an angels office you fill in
soothing her path to the grave"
"Do not fiatter me sir. 1t is but lit
tie can do, and f1attery seems to me to
make that little less than nothing"
&" [ assure you l express my admira-
| ton in most stinted terms; were [ to
tell you all think and feel I might in
deed surprise you"
Then let me entreat your forbear-
ance."
I" 1t is unkind, not to say harsh, in
| you to forbid the utterance of a heart
so sincere and full as mine"
g 1t is my kindness and my consider
alton for you that induce me to check
| this excessive laudation, because l
know you will repent it,"
Impossible! | not only admire you
more than any being | ever saw, but
feel that you are worthy CT my worship,
and that [ love you"
"Say no more, | entreat. If you
knew who and what / am yon would
repent the folly of which you are gull
! ty You tell me you are unfortunate
and unhappy; pity you-but there is
a gulf between us, and you would only
render yourself more Wretched by at
tempting, blindly and rashly, to cross it.
Are you married."
Do not ask. Here let our acquain-
lance cease. You have no more occa-
sion to visit my pationt, and you surely
would not deprive her of the presence
of her last remaining friend, as you will
do, if you persist in intruding upon her.
Here then let us part, and forever"
She stopped stage, allowed me to
help her into it, and left me in misery
and gloom. She had crossed my dark
path, like heavenly apparition, and
her disappearance rendered everything
about me hopeless and dreary as des-
pair.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-12-19
Cart Leads of Medical Rubbish

Are swallowed by individuals, and their physical
troubles thus kept alive for years, when that
peerless tonic stimulant and corrective, Hostel
ters Stomach Bitters would speedily Get the dis
ordered and worn out mechanism the system
in active and healthlul operation again. 1t has
been demonstrated over and over again that the
requirements of the sick are answered far better
by the Bitters than by majority of the miscal cd
remedies of the pharmacOpGia. The stomach is
strengthened, the liver regulated, the bowels put
in proper order, the blood enriched and purified,
and the nervous system rendered tranquil and
vigorous by this inestimable family medicine and
safeguard against disease, which is, moreover, a
most agreeable and effective appetizer, and cor
dial peculiarly adapted to the wants OF the aged
and indrm. delicate females, and conyaleSciGg
patients. 1t is. besides, immensely popular as an
anlidOtc to malaria.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-12-19
FORESHADOWING.
BY ELIZABETH AKEBs ALLEN.

l know, my friend,
We never have been lovers, but when We
Ofthese sweet Summer hours shall find the emo
And there shall be
A courteous close TO all our pleasant speech
When you go out into the hurrying crowd,
To battle, like a warrior, iron-browed.
For all the worldly blessings which yOu claim
Wealth, power and fame
Things which do not crave and cannot read
wonder If your heart viii be the same,
VIII beat as evenly and TRANQUILITY,
Away from me?
If, when vou md your separate life once more,
Twill be as whole and happy as before!
1t may be so:
Ambition has broad leaves, which OyergrOW
The feeble heart-plants, poisoning small ant
And yet, l think,
When time or change, or both. have snapped th'
Which holds US now SO lightly, heart to heart;
When you have found out new and pleasant
ways,
Have loved fair woman and have known grea
Perhaps grown great YOURSELF and tasted
praise
Despite the rosy ties which bind you then,
You will look back TO these tame, quiet days,
With dim, strange pain:
And haply, in your dreaming, think of me,
Halfmournfuly,
saying, while all surround ng Wltcheries
Seem dull and vain,
And Beauty smile and Flattery's ministries
Lose, for the time their hold on heart and brain
'tAh, mel how little she was like to these!
Would l could Look upon her face again
IT'S all l crave,
This one regretful thought, ask no more
And yon viii yield it ere you shall be Old
Though not before
The opulent dandelLon's rounds of gold
Shall brightly pave
The sunny footway leading to my grave.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-12-19

was demonstrated in a touching man
ner few days since at one of the insti-
tutions for the care of the poor. More
than two years since a babe was found
on doorstep, and was handed over to
the officers of the institution. Some
weeks afterward young woman visited
the house, and seemed to be particular
ly interested in the welfare of the infant.
She repeated her visits frequently, and
as the little one grew it seemed delight
ed to see her, and was always ready to
be founded and petted by her. When
1t was able to prattle, the female visitor
was particularly delighted, and during
her visits gave the child her undivided
attention. A day or two since the Wis
ltor again put in an appearance, and the
child, while seated in her lap, said: II
do like you to come; you nurse me so
nice. She was unable to control her.
self any longer, and although the ma
iron was present. she Rugged the little
one closely to her breast and gave way
TO tears. The visitor told the matron
that she was the mother of the child,
and that when che left it where it was
found 1t was a question Of life or death
for them both. She was utterly penni-
less, and had parted with the babe, hop
ing that it would be tenderly cared for,
and that some day she would be able to
reclaim it.-She said she found it diff
cult to remain away from it, and that
her frequent visits, although ostensibly
for another purpose, were made be
cause she could have an opportunity of
nursing it. She said she was in a con-
dition now to take charge of it, and the
uperintendent, after making proper
inquiries, and giving her some money,
allowed her to take it away.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-12-19
Business Chances.

1t Is very common to see articles on
sale on different markets throughout
the country that have been manufac-
tured from material that is product of
the same locality, but that has been
shipped long distances to be manufac-
tured. 1t is evident to all who stop to
consider that there must be an expense
on such articles that could be saved
either to the profit of the purchaser or
to some party, who, with suitable ma
chinery, could manufacture the articles
on the spot, and thus save large freight
bills and several profits, as the goods
pass through different dealers hands.
There are thousands of thoughtful
mechanics who have already taken adj
vantage OF this condition of things by
providing themselves with an outfit of
Barnes Patent Foot Power Machinery.
Many have commenced with only one
Of these machines, and accumulated
with it until they have procured COM
plete outfit, with which they are able to
carry on q business successfully. An
instance of such success is given by Mr..
A. G. Huntington, LaGrande, Oregon,
who writes us enclosing $I05, and order
ing combined circular ana ocrOlI saw,
with an extra Mandal, a Morticing Ma
chine, No. 2 Former, Knives, Cutter
Heads, &c. In concluding his letter he
says: II know the value of your ma
chimes, for with the Large Size Scroll
Saw have made over 5000 in twenty
days"
We copy the above from the 100 page
catalogue Just issued by w. F. & John
Barnes, Rockford, Ill. Few would fail
to be interested in reading it. They
will send it free to ali on application.
In foot power machinery they lead the
world.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-12-19
CONSUMPTION Cured.

An old physician, retired from practice, having
had placed in his hands by an East India mission
airy the formula of simple vegetable remedy,
for the speedy and permanent cure for consump-
ton, bronchitis catarrh, asthma, and all throat
and lung affections, also positive and radical
cure for nervous debility and all nervous COM
plants, after having tested its wonderful curative
powers in thousands of cases, has felt it his duty
to make it known to his suffering fellows. Actu-
ated by this motive, and desire to relieve human
suffering, will send, free of charge, to all who
desire it, this recipe, with full directions for pre-
pairing and using, in German, French, or En- lsh.
Sent by mail by addressing with stamp, naming
this paper, w. W. Sherar, 149 Powers Block.
Rochester, ". 7.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-12-19

Dressing AND SHIPPING POULTRY
Messrs. Ward & Tagg, of Boston, give
the following brief directions for dress
ing and shipping poultry: Bleed from
the mouth; dry-pick while warm; should
be neatly drawn. with as little cutting
as possible; should thoroughly cool be-
fore packing in boxes or barrels. Lay
not over 200 or go pounds in each,
with breasts down, clean straw between
the layers. For ready sale and best
market prices, ship often and in small
lots. Game, such as quail, partridge,
grouse, woodcock: ETC., should not be
dressed, but wrapped in paper and
packed same as poultry. Venison: The
intestines should be taken out clean,
and carcass thoroughly washed; let dry
with skin on. Ship freely chickens and
turkeys just before Thanksgiving; also
of geese, ducks, chickens and turkeys
just before Christmas. Send invoice
by mail of each shipment.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-12-19
4 LudicrOus Scene.

Thermometer 81 deg. in the shade.
Loco,-Broadway Dranatis person@,--
An exceedingly fat lady putting like a
steam engine, and clinging to the arm
Of u small wiry gentleman whose face
has become very red, either from the
unusual exercise or the conciousness
that hundred eyes are looking at him
with ha-hal in each pupil. Naughty
hoy: II say, Charley. pretty small tug
to tow her in with that cargo" Adams
Anti-Fat will reduce the weight from
two to five pounds per week. 1t is
rurely egetable-nature' own remedy
70 this diseased condition. Procurable
of your druggists.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-12-19
TryingssPeriOd in Youth.

The most trying period in youth, and
the time when the most assiduous
watching is necessary, is about 6 o'clock
in the morning. The average youth is
at that time dreaming of being astride
a miracle of speed, in the shape of a
sled with the prettiest girl in the whole
school seated ahead of him, and he is
just about to pass detested rival in
the downward ride, when a message
comes booming up the stairs to the
effect that he must ''get up and build a
fire." His dream of life is over, and if
he has been well brought up his feet
strike the cold floor on the instant, and
he incases his shivering clay in what
seems to him to be a heavy frost, and
goes down, mad as hornet, to duty
and to chores.-RocheSte Record.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-12-19

only knows promise you 1 shall be
dreadfully jealous of her and the superb
or personal advantages she enjoys"
"Oh, you have been playing rare
game with me-"
"A fair one. l won your love fairly,
and learned ut the same time that there
was right on your side as well as on
mine; and l Will be my own court OF
equity, and do justice more even-hand-
ed than the law"
May not praise you now ?"
No. but you may"
"Do what"
Love me just as much as you
please"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-12-19

no other purpose. 1 thought on his
proposition till I grew sick and faint.
The recollection of the consummate
charms other l loved added a horror
to the aspect Of hate, such as she wore
whom [ was invited to make my own,
and could not bring my heart or lips
to sayyes to such destiny. At last
rose and said:
Il will call tomorrow and give you
my decision"
Very well" replied the old man,
without turning his head or ceasing to
write.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-12-19

DEALERS will, of course, often recon-
mend an organ as best because they
have it to sell, or can make more on it.
But it has been demonstrated at all
worlds exhibitions for twelve years that
those made by the Mason & Hamlip
Organ Co. excel all others.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-12-19
Great Merit.

All the fairs give the first premiums
and special awards of great merit to
Hop Bitters, as the purest and best
family medicine, and we most heartily
approve of the awards for we know
they deserve it. They are now on ex-
hlbition az the State Fairs, and we adj
wise all to test them. See another COZ
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-12-19

NOTHING LIKE IT.-Full weight and
uniform, perfect goods; such is the
Best Chemical SalerGtus, made by ID. b.
DeLand & Co,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-12-19

A WELL known actress being asked
her age: frankly replied: II have four
ages; the family archives unfortunate
ly proclaim that am fifty; by daylight
[ pass for thirty-six; by gaslight not
more than thirty, and, with all my war
paint on. in soft light and no rude
glare, [ pass for five and twenty"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-12-19
Maternal Affection TOuchinglY EXem.
plifled.

A Pittsburg journal relates the fol-
lowing: THE fact that al mothers who
desert their children are not heartless
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-12-19

Tn the Town of Medora. South Flo

In the Town of Med0ra, South Florida,
To be sold if taken this month at $3.50 EACH Cor
ner Lots 80 cts. Extra.
Deed, Abstract, and Acknowledgment furnished
without extra charge. 5 and l0-acre Orange Tracts
adjoining the town. Long time.
improved and bearing orange groves from $40, 900
to $1,000 cash. Cheap Lands in North Florida for
sale. Apply to VIM. VAN FLEET, South Florida
Land and Emigration Office, I46 La Sale Street,
Chicago, Ill. Agents wanted.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-12-19
NEW RICH BLOOD! !!

Parsons Purgatiye Pills make New Rich
Blood, and will completely change the blood in
the entire system in three months. Any person
who will take pill each night from / to u weeks
may be restored to sound health if such thing be
possible. Sent by mail for letter stamps. /. s
JOHNSON 81 Co, Bangor Me.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-12-19
JASON / HAML!N CABINET ORGANS

Demonstrated best by HIuH EST HONORS AT ALI.
WORLDS EXIOS ITIONS FOR TWELVE YEARS
viz at Paris 1857; Vienna, 1873; Santiago 1885, Phil
adelphia 1876; Paris 1875; and Grand Swedish Gold
Medal lS1S only american organs Fan ever awarded
ments. Illustrated Catalogues and Circulars with
new STYLES and prices sent free. MASON & HAALIA
OCEAN Co BOSTON New York OF Chicago.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-12-19

Teacher-Defne myrmidon PRO
found sllenee.) Show Scholar-I know.
It's a woman with a mirror, wot;s ali
the time combin' her hair-and-andN
and she'sg go fish's tail, I think-Pucl.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-12-19
10000 COPIES son ssosI :

THE TEMPERANCE REFORM AND ITS
GREAT REFORMERS.-The latest, freshest.
Murphy Reynolds Neal Dow, Miss Willard and
Cough. Selling fast i'll all parts of the country.
AGENTS WANTED. Don't waste your time on
Anticipated books. Address for extra terms and
circulars. NELSON & PHILLIPS, s05 Broadly, n. l.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1878-07-12
PERSONAL.

Mr. Will Adams, an old newspa-
per man, was at Mississippi City on
Wednesday to hear the speaking.
Col. Horn of the Meridian Mer.
cu,y, was present at the speaking
at Mississippi City last Wednesday.
We had the pleasure of meeting
in our town this week Miss Town
send, of Mobile, who is spending a
few days of recreation here.
We regret to hear that Mr.. NJ. s.
Park, of Ocean Springs, has been
confined to his bed during this
week. We hope he may speedily
recover.
We were glad to meet in our Of
flee on Thursday Mr.. Prosper Gosse,
the young gentleman who accident
ally shot himself 4 few weeks since.
He has almost entirely recovered.
We were favored with IA visit this
week from our friend, Mr.. Dick
Dabbs, of Mobile. He seems highly
pleased with our coast, and we
think he will probably be induced
to invest here.
Mr.. Chas. Wattleworth, who has
Been in New Orleans some time
under the care of a physician, has
been out here for II few days. We
are glad to sec that he is much i'm
proved in health.
We we're pleased to meet at Mis-
sisslppi City on "Wednesday last,
tho lifelong democrat and able
editor Of the Jackson Clarion, Maj.
Is. B~arkSlale. He looks almost al
Young as he did twenty years ago.
Ed. w. p. Carter closed school
last Friday, and left Monday aight
for P%ontotoc, Miss. He made many
warm friends while here, and We
bat express the sentiment OF all
when we SAY We are sorry to see
him leave. We wish him much
success in his future undertakings
III life.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1878-07-12
Statement.

EDITOR Observation-Disclosures
me, through Your columns, to cor
rect a false statement published in
the proceedings of the board OF
supervisors relative to the appoint
mentof Charles A. Greiner as pilot
commissioner to n the uneX.
pired term of A. q. Blount, " who
has lett the State.'
Ny Father has not cleft the
State in the general acceptance OF
that term. His absence is purely
of "A business nature. Nothing pre-
venting. he will return to his home
in ten or fifteen days. He can then
speak for himself.
| simply make this statement to
correct any false impressions that
might arise in the minds of those
abroad, and to prevent any injury
or interruption in his business ar
rangements incident thereto.
Those at home know through
what channels to seek the truth.
Respectfully,
F. n. BLOUNT, NJ. ID.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1878-07-12
Mississippi City Items,
The houses on the beech are all

The houses on the beech are all
occupied.
Fresh arrivals every day at the
Barnes hotel.
"A red whisky Shop is to be
opened here soon.
There is a barber shop at the
Barnes hotel. You next.
There are only three sleepy
candidates for congress in Harrison
county.
"A sea spider three feet in
diameter and six feet long al
raught near the Barnes hotel wharf
recently. This is no fish story.
Ask Epps.
The Barnes hotel set a splendid
dinner on Wednesday, and the vast
throng who ate there had all they
could desire. Messrs. Smedes q
Rowland deserve success.
Freddy, son of Clerk Hewes,
broke his collar-bone the other day.
He was "skinning the cat" and
accidentally fell. Be careful, boys,
Or you may break yoitr ntcks.
Notwithstanding our city was
crowded with visitors to witness
the exercises on last Wednesday,
We heard Of no fights nor saw any
disturbances OF any kind. Every
thing was peace and harmony.
AT the meeting here On last
Wednesday of 0ur ex-Confederate
soldiers, the Pass Chaistian cornet
band delighted the assemblage
during the day with sweet music,
who volunteered their services upon
the occasion.
1t il awfully dull aroutid the
court house. The clerk of the court
sits quietly in his Office chewing his
tobacco, Wishing for the good time
to come, when those who W costs
will step up and settle. The sheriff
is ut his home in Pass Christian
plugging teeth and doctoring his
horse; the jailor is running ahack,
and has offered the Jail for rent.
Things do look gloomy at the seat
of justice.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1878-07-12
REGATTA AND FAIR.
A Fine Days Sport at PorerssiIle or the
l8th--list Of Prizes, etc.--Also
Fair for Benefit Of Catholic
Church.

BAYOU La BArRk, Ala, July l..
EDITOR DEMOCRAT STAR =
Please inform the public, through
the columns of your extensively
read paper, that a grand regatta
will take place at Portersville, Ala,
on the 18th of July. First, second
aud third class race boats, from all
neighboring places, are invited and
expected. Elegant prizes are APP
propriated for the winning boat of
eacl, class by several individuals.
To the first class victorious yacht,
"a prize consisting of a silver pitcher.
aud twenty dollars in United States
currency will be awarded, and to
the second class boat, round bot
tom, from sixteen feet to several
feet less, a prize of a ring with ruby
sets and twenty dollars in United
States currency will be awarded,
and to the third class, Or fiat bottom
boat, from thirteen to sixteen feet,
u prize of a handsome gold cross
and chain. To the second victorious
boat of the third class ten dollars in
gold are temptingly offered. OF
the latter class and sizes, Bayou La
Batte aud Bayou Cog DInde ian
adjacent villagel, can boast quite a
number, both beautiful and fast
sailing. There Is Fanny ID. and
Peter Burke, OF the former, and
Artemesia and Irene, of the latter,
the Irene being the champion boat
in two proceeding regattas. Then
thereis Viola, of Bayou Cog Dlnde,
and Olivia, of Bayou LA Batre, All
elegant new boat, which promises
fair to be hard to beat,' On the
night of the 18th, after the regatta
ia over, a grand fair, for the benefit
of the Catholic church, will coui.
mence and continue several days.
Altogether we anticipate u brilliant
and entertaining week, and hope
the citizens of Pascagoula and
Scranton will take "a lively interest
in and assist at both. In conclu.
sion, let me assure you that tue
most exquisite pleasure would be
experienced il the editor and many
of the readers of the DEMOCRAT.
STAR would attend the fair at
Bayou Coo D'Inde Catholic church
on the 18th inst
Respectfully,
RUBY.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1878-07-12
Card Of Thanks.

We, the undersigned, desire to
tender to the captain aud clerk, OF
the steamer Pearl Rivers, our sin.
cere thanks for their kindness and
hospitality extended rs as their
guests on our trip to and from New
Orleans, on the 18th ult. Mr.. +.
Staples, the estimable clerk, spared
nothing that would add to our
pleasure. Capt. j. POitevent, with
his usual amiability, lent a brillian.
cy to our cheerful circle, aud Mt his
invitation We visited his stand
on the roof to enjoy the pleasant
breeze. Knowing we were under
the charge Of two such experienced
steam and the pilothOuse
occupied by the well.known '.Jerry
and Henry MIR. Miller aud pro.
missing young assistant-we telt
perfectly safe, and tree from any
dangers of the sea.
May the voyage, dear Pearl
Rivers, be as successful as that Ot
thy name sake--tle lute.voiced
pOetess of the sunny cline.
81. b. RICHMOND IL WIFE.
Mrs. A. A STAPLES,
Miss ". A. STAPLES,
V. STAPLES,
X. LEWIS,
NJ. RUSS,
j. b. HAMBERLIN,
l.. IL. HAMBERLIN,
INNOCENT.