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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-11-04
Ancient Arts COeXistent with Modern
Progress.

In the Shetlands old women still EN-
ploy the spindle and the whorl, exactly
as their ancestors employed them t.
900 years ago, the only difference being
that modern whorls are far less ornate
than their antique predecessors. Near
Inverness a potato does duty instead of
q stone or clay whOrl. At Barvas in
the Island of Lewis, the people manu-
facture handmade pottery without a
wheel, as rude as the rudest ever dis
covered among the relics of the stone
age or IN use among modern savages.
Yet the inhabitants of Barvas are not
clothed in skins and eaters of raw flesh:
:" in intellectual power and in their
mode of living they are just what their
neighbors are" Manchester cottOns.
Staffordshire crOckery, Sheffield cutlery,
West Indian sugar, and Chinese tea
may be found in the selfsame cottages
where these primitive jars and bowls
are fashioned Thus the very rudest
arts may coexist in a single community
side by side with the most advanced.
Similarly, the Morse mills " Of Shet-
land are the simplest and most ineffec-
tual application of water-power known
among men; yet they answer the pur-
pose Of their makers we'll enough, be-
cause water-power is abundant, and
there is no need to economic it by any
such cunning inventions IT'S oyershOt
wheels. The beehive. houses of the
Hebrides form another example of a
surviving archaic type, equally out of
keeping at first sight with our existing
civilization. The rough bone battoHs,
the stone beds, the one-stilted plows,
the wheelless carts dragged along up
on their tilted beams, and the bismar of
rude steelyard used in many parts of
Scotland give rise to similar reflections.
But the strangest instance Of all is the
all but modern stone implements found
in Shetland. These consist of rough
flint flakes, shaped by chipping, and
quite recently used as knives or
hatchets. So far as mere external APP
pearance goes, they might be nipple
ments from the drift were it not for the
absence of thatpeculiar weathered APP
pcarance which is the distinguishing
mark of genuine paleolithic specimens.
The pre-glacial fints are discolored for
about quarter of an inch from the
surface, and display banded outline
when fractured. The Shetland nipple
ments, on the contrary, are apparently
all but modern, and are found under
circumstances which do not seem to
imply any remarkable antiquity
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-11-04
EMMA ABBOTT.
Her Husband, Her Piety, Her ~ armth
and Her Appetite.
Kansas City Times.

Eugene Wetherell, Miss AbbOtt's hus-
band is in the truest sense of the term,
a business man. He and his wife have
both grown from poverty into riches.
Their combined property is estimated
at $125, 600. Wetheren insists that
Abbott shall have her separate fortune.
Every week she sends the bulk of her
salary to her bankers in New York to
be deposited in her own name. W eth
erell has a warm heart under cover
ing of adamant. He is not of social
nature. He is hard to become acquaint-
ed with. Once pierce the coat OF
adamant and his heart is as warm and
responsive us a girls. He is deeply in
love with Abbott. They were married
in London seven years ago Abbott
thinks Wetherell is the handsomest
man in the world. She loves to talk
about him, about his manly beauty and
his goodness to her.
Abbott is a very pious woman. One of
her missions on earth, she says, is to
see her husband in the bosom of the
church. Wetherell says she insists on
lIneeling down and saying her prayers
every night before going to bed. mo
matter how much risk she runs of tax
ing cold" says he. "she lneels down by
her bed and spends five minutes at
her deyotions. She says she never yet
took cold while saying her prayers"
Miss Abbott is not a very great eater.
The afternoon she left here she took
supper with Mr.. Wetherell, Brignoi,
| Castle, and several others at we'll
known oyster place. The bill Of fare
was elegant, including fish chowder,
broiled mackerel, duck, tenderloin,
etc. with accompanying wines. Abbott
drank half glass of claret; she will
not taste any other kind Of wine or any
kind of liquor unless for medical pur-
poses As Abbott came out from
her supper she noticed bar in the
front part of the place con, dear me, -
she said, I'm afraid this isn't a nice
place; but Brig told me it was" All
his associates call BrignoGa by the pet
abbreviatiOn of Brig.
Mr.. Morrissey was asked why it was
that Abbott was so especially popular
in the south, and he gave as a reason
that her fervid style was particularly
pleasing to the warm, glowing senti-
mental nature of the southerner.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-11-04
Vaseline, or Petroleum jelly.

EXPOSITION. SILVER MEDAL AT THE PARIS
EXPOSITION. The most valuable family
remedy known for the treatment of
wounds, burns, sores, cuts, skin diseases,
srln-burn, rheumatism, chilblains, Ca
tarrh, hemorrhoids, etc. Also for coughs,
colds, sore throat, Group and diphtheria,
etc. Used and approved by the leading
physicians of Europe and America. The
toilet articles made from pure Vaseline-
such as pomade, cold cream, camphol
ice and toilet soaps-are superior to any
similar ones. COLGATE & Co., Sole Agts
Try THEM. 25 and 50 cent sizes of al
our goods. Sold by all druggists.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-11-04

rate. The lively gentleman soon re-
covered his vivacity. He was espec-
tally facetious on the Quakers process.
"You're rum Quaker, you are.
Why you don't quake worth a cent. y
Il am not Shaking Quaker if that
is what thee means"
"Of the Hickory, or rather of the
Old Hickory stripe, | should say re-
torted the lively man. But the Quak-
er relapsed into monosyllables, the
conversation tagged.
Sooner than we expected the coach
stopped where we were to have supper
and change of horses. We had de-
ferred a redistribution of our effects I'M
til we should reach this place as the
dim light of the coach lamp would have
rendered the process somewhat difficult.
1t was now necessary that 1t should
be attended to at once, as our jOvial
companion had previously announced
his intention Of leaving us at this point.
He proposed a postponement until
after supper, which he offered to go
and order.
"Nayw urged the Quaker, with an
approach of abruptness, and laying
his hand on the others's arm. Business
before pleasure and for business there
IS no time like the present"
''Will thee be good enough to search
the prisoner" he said to me still keep
ing his hand in friendly way on the
passengers arm.
did so but not one Of the stolen
articles could be found.
He must have got rid Of them In the
coach" the gay gentleman suggested
and Immediately offered to go and
search
Stop Numbered the Quaker, tight
ening his grasp.
The man turned pale and struggled
to release his arm. In an instant one
of the derringers was leveled at his
head.
Stir a hand or foot and you are a
dead MANI
The Quaker must have been awfully
excited, so completely as to forget both
the language and principles of his pro-
feSsiOn.
Placing the other pistol III my hand,
with directions to fire on the first of
the two men that made suspicious
movement, he went to work on the
LOthario, from whose pockets, in less
time than it takes to tell it, he produc-
ed every item Of the missing property,
to the utter amaZement of the ladies
who had begun in no measured terms
to demonstrate against the shameful
treatment that the gentleman was re
ceiving.
The Quaker I need scarcely add, was
no Quaker at all but a shrewd detective
who had been set on the track of a
gang of desperadoes, of whom our
middle-aged friends who didn't look
near so middle-aged when his wig was
off:-was the chief. The robbery had
been most adroitly planned The lead
er of the gang had taken passage in the
coach, and after learning as he sup
posed our defenseless condition, had
given the signal to his companions, by
throwing out a scrap Of paper already
mentioned. After the unexpected
capture Of the first robber, it was at
tempted to save the booty by secretely
passing it to the accomplice-still be-
lieved to be unsuspected-who count
ed on being able to make off with it at
the next stopping place. The result
was that both for a season did the
state some work.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-11-04
AWAKE.

The sun gets up in the morning,
And lifts his stately head:
Open your eyes, my sleepy skies.
The sun is out of bed
The moon is very timid
She dare not meet the sun,
With a heigh no. the stars must 90.
And hide themselves enc by one.
The sun gets up in the morning.
The world Is all alight:
Every tree is full of glee.
Every blossom bright;
Every bird if singing
welcome to his king
With well done, beautiful sun
Ieu glorify everything.
The sun gets up in the morning.
And so must children too;
How dare you keep so fast asleep.
The sun is calling you.
Mid ell the birds and blossoms
Your merry voices raise;
With hurrah, How glad we are
VIC have got sun to praise.
Good Uo,tz
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-11-04
= Pastor FsadS HaDpy.

have been greatly troubled with my kidney.
anu liVer Tor over twenty years, and during that
ehtIre time was never free from pain. My med
1Gal bills were enormous, and 1 visited both the
Hot and White Springs, noted for the curative
qualities Of the water I am happy to say am
now well man, and entirely as the result of War
ners Safe Kidney and Liver Cure. With sucl,
glorious results [ am only too glad to testify
regarding the remedy which has made me so
happy. (Rev.) P. T. uARKLEE.
Cooi R,a Croasi,g 4yhalsas
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-11-04

The use of Homeopathic Medicines in
Veterinary practice is steadily gaining
ground, and it has been fully demon
strated that all diseases of horses and
cattle, and especially the dreaded oleu-
ropneumonia, are readily amenable to
homeopathic treatment. Veterinary
Homeopathic Medicine cases and
books, giving plain directions for their
use, can be obtained in all styles and
prices at Boericke & Tafel's Homoeo-
pathic Pharmacy, 80 Clark St, Chicago.
Send for Descriptive Price Current.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-11-04
Chicago Tribune.

Mr.. Ira Brown, the enterprising real
estate man states that he could and
would say a good word for the St.
Jacobs Oil, which had cured him of a
severe attack of infammatory rheu-
matism that all other treatments had
failed even to allay.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-11-04

will you and your son occupy one
room?" asked hotel clerk of a woman
of So who arrived at Omaha with a bow
of Is. . THAT is not my SON. she said
with emphasis, but my husband. We
are on our wedding tour"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-11-04

An exchange remarks that ''the
Chinese can handle mortars and pro-
duce great destruction" IneXperi-
enced drug clerks can compete with
Chinese cheap labor in this respect
and give them points, besides
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-11-04
The Doctors disagree

as to the best methods and remedies,
for the cure of constipation and disor-
dered liver and kidneys. But those
that have used Kidney-Wort, agree
that it is by far the best medicine
known. Its action is prompt, thorough
and lasting. Don't take pills. and other
mercurials that poison the system, but
NY using Kidney-Wort restore the natu-
raj action of all the organs.-N6aO Cove'nt.
The Rev. Hugh O. Pentecost, OF
Hartford, Conn, a brother Of Pentecost,
the revival preacher, who has been
working with Mr.. Moody, was married
on the 18th Of October to Miss Ida Cat
ling, daughter Of the inventor of the
Gatling gun.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-11-04

The Prince and Princes of Wales
were at the Court theater Saturday
evening. They enjoyed the perform
ance greatly, and at its close the prince
personally complimented Mod eska's
actiDo
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-11-04

Why is the meat III your hand sand
wich like the large middle class of So
ciety? Don't you see that? Well, be
cause it lies between the upper crust
and the under bread.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-11-04

Women that have been pronounced
mcurabIe by the best physicians in the
country, have been completely cured
OF female weakness by the use of LYD-
IA +. PINKHAI's VEGETABLE COMPOUND.
Send to Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkham, 233
Western Avenue, Lynn, Mass, for
pamphlets.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-11-04

JAMES MORGAN, Milwaukee, receives
his linens direct from the mills in Europe,
and consequently is able to give the best
value. He has an immense stock OF Dress
Goods. Send for his Price List.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-11-04
LYDIA c. PaNKHAM'S
The Positive Cure
for all those Painful Complaints and Weaknesses
to our heat fnnlnIe r.nnI.I tIn,,
VEGETABLE COMPOUND.

for all those Painful Complaints and Weaknesses
sOcOmmon to our best female population.
1t viii entirely the worst form of Female Com
paints all ovarian troubles, Inflammation and Ucera-
tion, Falling and Displacements, and the consequent
Spinal Weakness, and is particularly adapted tho
Change of Life.
1t Will dissolve and expe tumors from the uterus in
early stage Of development The tendency to can.
eerous thereis checked speedily by its
1t removes fantness iatuency, destroys all craving
for s nulants, and relieves weakness of the stomach
1t cures Boating Headaches, Nervous Prostitution,
General Debility, Seeplessness, Depression and md1.
gestion.
That feeling OF bearing down. causing pain weight
and backache, is always permanently cured by its use
1t will at all times and under all circumstances
harmony with the laws that govern the female system
For the cure Of Kidney Complaints of either this
Compound is unsurpassed.
LYDIA l.. PINKHAN'S VEGETABLE COM
POUNDS prepared at 23S and 235 Western Avenue,
Lynn Mass Price 81. Six bottles for S. Sent by mail
in the form OF pills, also in the form or lozenges on
receipt of price 81 per box for either Mrs Pinkham
freely answers all letters of inquiry Send for pamph
let. Address as above. Mention tiiS Paper.
No family should be without LYDIA Z. PINKHAM'S
LIVER PILLS. They cure constipation biliousness,
and torpieity Of the liver. 3 cents per box.
SOLD BY
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-11-04

Secretary Evarts' twin sons-One of
whom is at Yale and the other at Har-
vard-gave a dinner in New Haven,
last week, to celebrate their twenty
first birthday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-11-04

Quality and efficacy considered, DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup is without exception
the best Cough preparation in the
market. Price 25 cents bottle.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-11-04

An exchange asked: do butchers
play a skin gamer" That they do is
evidenced by the number ofgreenhorns
HANGING around their establishment.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-11-04

Prince William of Prussia and Prin-
cess Victoria of Schleswig- Holstein are
to be married next winter, and it is
hoped III Berlin that Queen Victoria
will attend this wedding of her eldest
grandson. The queen, however, shrinks
from all public rejoicings abroad, and
will probably stay at home.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-11-04
Beautiful soo,ia aud Splendid yaiue.

500 pieces French Colorcd Cashmeres have just
been opened atJAMEs MoRGANs Milwaukee, at
advised TO send to him for samples, as they are
the best bargains in the west.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-11-04

Any one desiring recipe how to make soap
for a cerl pound viii receive it gratis by adj
dre>sing L. L. Cragin & Co.. Philadelphia; the
manufacturers of the justly celebrated Dobbins'
Electric Soap.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-11-04

The remedy that will cure the many
diseases peculiar to women is Warmers
Safe Kidney and Liver Cure-Jfother's
MGgG:ine
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-11-04
Cause and Effect.

The stomachis accountable for more headaches,
nervousness and general physical arrangement
than any other organ. These effects, of which
its weakness and arrangement are the cause, are
of course only to be permanently rcmedied by a
medicine which restores its regularity. The primal
action of Hostetter's Stomach Btters is upon the
stomach, the equable action of which it renews.
/ As consequence the associate organs, the bowels
and liver, regain activity and vig0r, and the brain
and nervous system generally experien i quietude,
which they can while the gastric and bilious
functions are disturbed. Infinitely greater bodily
comfort Is dervable from u systematic course of
this genial medicine, than Is to be found in re-
course to heavy stimulants, and local tones and
"appetizers" sO-caled. the alcoholic principle of
which, usually fiery Is unmedcated by the aduix-
ture OF botanic remedial constituents.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-11-04
Liauid or Dry.

Some people prefer to purchase med
icines in the dry state SO that they can
see for themselves that they are purely
vegetable. Others have not the time
or desire to prepare the medicine. and
wish it already to use.
To accommodate each class the pro-
prietors Of Kidney-Wort now offer that
well known remedy in both Liquid and
Dry forms.
Sold by druggists eyerywhere.-Iratb
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-11-04

Why is the money you are in the
habit Of giving to the poor like new
" born babe? Because it's precious
little.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-11-04

George -four years old at the tea Ia
BILE -"Mamma, may 1 have some sar-
dines?" Mamma: wait till I'm ready,
George" George (surprised): why,
ma, it's me AT wants 'emr'
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-11-04
Almost oumS Again.

My mother was afflicted a long time
with Neuralgia, and dull, heavy inact,
i've condition of the whole system;
headache, nervous prostration, and was
almost helpless. No physicians or
medicines did her any good Three
months ago she began to use Hop Bit
tiers, with such good effect that she
seems and feels young again, although
over 20 years old. We think there is
no other medicine fit to use in the fam
ily."-A lady in Providence, r. L
Journal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-11-04
MAY BE WORTH KNOWING

That one of the most certain remedies known for
the cure of Diarrhea, Cholera Morbus, and all
forms of Bowel Diseases, is GATHERS COMPOUND
EXTRACT OF SMART WEED. A little nutmeg gra-
ted on teaspoonfulI of the above medicine, is
sure cure for Diarfho3a.
o. NOBLE & CO, Proprietors, Erie, Pa.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-11-04
A Warning.

Of autumn, and, if neglected, are apt to continue
all winter. If cured now the lungs viii gain
strength to Withstand the severe trial Of winter
and spring. Piso's Cure Is the best remedy. Fifty
cent bottles are sold for % cents.
Dir. Sellers Cough Syrup" without exception,
has given satisfaction. Cur readers give it trial.
Druggists keep it. Price Is cts. per bottle.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-10-22

IT. Fra frTss:
Permit me through the columns of
the FREE Press, to call the attention
of the people of Blue Earth county
% the interesting fact, that two of
the most prominent opponents of Mr..
Dunncll. and exceedingly strong advo-
Gates Of Wards election, mainly on
the ground that Mr.. Dumnell has held
the Office for number of years; a
fact that speaks well for his fitness
and party fidelity for the position,
have themselves been among the
most prominent Office holders of the
county and State, and il they have
not been asIinveterate and persistent
office seekers rs any two men in the
State then their most intimate friends
are grossly mistaken in their know
ledge Of the men. One of them for
twenty years has not been out of q
lucrative and well paying office to
exceed three years. Inc OIner uur.
ing his entire residence in the State
has scarcely been out of office single
year during the whole time, and is
now Il candidate for reelection.
Both are now engaged in the lauda.
bic work of trying to supplant man
of iirSt.claSS ability and tried devotion
to the party, with Il man of umtried
ability and who only one year ago
was laboring with all his power and
ability to defeat the Republican can
didatc for Governor and elect Demo.
crat. DO people of Blue Earth coun-
ty desire TO see such change!
OLD LINER.
net 18th 1870
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-10-22

Mr.. Dunnell's ten years parliamen.
tary experience has given him a promi
ncnt and influential position in Con.
gress. lie is a member of the most
important committeeman of ways
and means, and is one among the few
who can ut all times command the at.
tcntion of the House. He can be of
immense benefit TO Minnesota and
should by all means be reelected.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-10-22

There is IN expressed desire among
the Republicans of this county to get
up II rousing mass meeting before
election, and have it held in this city.
We would like to see 1t, for after the
second day Of next month the Demo.
cratic party will be drawn 80 far into
the shades Of oblivion that they won't
be able to furnish any music for the
other boys to dance to.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-10-22

Thurlow Weed predicted three
weeks ago that Indiana would give
more than five thousand Republican
plurality, and now people think that
his opinions are worth something.
IIe again predicts that Garfield will
carry New York and every other
Northern State. "rhe South will
find" he says, THAT the solid game
is one that two can play at"