The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-06-26
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A few days since the GoUrisr-JoHTRa
contained q special from its Nashville
correspondent 70 the effect that 8 Wo.
man residing in jackson county. il
that state, had given birth TO seYea
children at one time. The correspond,
ent now telegraphs that after the first
child was born the pains Of labor con.
tinued and an examination convinced
the physician that there were two in.
stead Of one, and the woman was soon
delivered of the second child-both girls.
The physician gave directions as to the
care of both mother and children, and
prepared to take his leave. Before
reaching his horse at the gate he was
recalled, and delivered the woman OF
another girl badly. Again the physician
took his leave, and again he was re-
called. bringing to light another girl
baby. This was considered remarkable,
and the physician was greatly puzzled
over the matter. He, however, con
graduated the husband on his good for
tune, and departed for home. He had
not gone more than half a mile before
he was overtaken by the excited hus.
band of the woman, who, in breathless
haste, informed him that there was
still another child to be born. Has
tening back, the physician arrived in
time to aid in delivering the N OF
her fifth child. The physician was
then prevailed on by the husband and
father TO stay during the remainder OF
the night. He was not slow to accept
the invitation, and sat down to wait de-
velopments. In the course of fifteen or
twenty minutes be was again called to
the bedside Of the woman, and very
soon the sixth child was breathing the
breath of life.
Morning dawned, and the doctor
took his leave. Having had nc sleep
during the night, he threw himself
across the bed on his arrival home and
was Don sound asleep. About eight
O'Clock he was aroused by his wife who
stated that Mr.. b. was at the gate and
wanted to see him Immediately.
whats the matter now2" asked the
Doctor.
MARY appears to be going to-,
you know" replied Mr.. B.
What another one?" exclaimed the
Doctor, excitedly.
That's it," said Mr.. b., a smile
spreading his mouth from ear to ear.
The Doctor mounted his horse. and
was soon at the house Of B. He was
too late, however, to be of any service,
as the seventh child, a girl. was born a
few minutes previous to his arrival.
The Doctor remained about the prem
Uses during the rest of day, but his SER
viises were not again needed.
The gentleman who made the above
statement, and 1t Is almost in his exact
words, says he has seen the seven ba-
bales several times. and, while not
large. weighing from four to five pounds
each, they appear to be healthy, well
developed children. The occurrence has
created considerable excitement in the
neighborhood, and the people for miles
around flock to see the woman and her
babies. The husband is described as
being of small statue, in fact, exceed
ingly thin, while the wife is said to be
strong and healthy. The physicians
here are considerably excited over the
affair, and some are talking of paying
the family a visit. The most singular
feature Of the children is that all of
them have blue eyes, and 30 closely re-
semble each other that it is hard to tell
(which from 'tother.,'