The Indiana State sentinel., 1881-06-22
"WE ARE SEVEN" :"
A Wife Fills Her Husbands Cup of Bliss
Chock Full by Presenting Him With Sew
en- Blue-eyed Babies-Has She an Unmar-
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Wife Fills Her Husbands Cup of Bliss
Chock Full by Presenting Him With Sew
en- Blue-eyed Babies-Has She an Unmar-
ried Sister?
LOUISVILLE, June 20.-A few days since
the Courier-Journalc contained special from
its Nashville correspondent to the effect that
a woman residing in Jackson County, that
State, had given birth ito seven children at
one time. The correspondent tonight tele-
graphs, after the first child was born the
pains of labor continued. An examination
convinced the physician that there
were two instead of one, and the
woman was soon delivered of second
child, both girls. The physician gave di-
rections as to care of both mother and chill
dren, and prepared to take his leave. Be
fore REACHING his horse, at the gate, he was
recalled and delivered the woman of another
girl baby. Again the physician took his
leave, and again was recalled bringing to
light another girl baby. This was consid-
cred remarkable, and the physician
was greatly puzzled over the mat
ter. He, however, congratulated
the husband on his good fortune
and departed for home. He had not gone
more than half a mile before he was over
taken by the excited husband of the woman
who. in breathless haste, informed him
there was still another child to be born.
Fastening back, the physician arrived in
time TO aid in delivering the woman of her
fifth child. The physician was then pre-
vailed upon by the husband and father to
stay through the remainder of the night.
He was not slow to accept the invitation,
and sat down to await developments. In the
course of fifteen or twenty minutes he
was again called to the bedside of the
woman, and very soon the sixth childw as
breathing the breath of life. Morning
dawned and the Doctor took his leave. Hav-
ing had no sleep during the night, he threw
himself across the bed on his arrival
at home, and was soon sound asleep.
About s o'clock he was aroused by
his wife, who stated that Mr.. b.
was at the gate and wanted to see him imme-
diately. What's the matter now?" asked
the Doctor. Mary appears to be going -
you know, replied Mr.. B. What, another
one%" exclaimed the Doctor excitedly
That's it, said Mr.. B., smile spreading
his mouth from ear to ear. The Doctor
mounted his horse and was soon at the
house of Mr.. b. He was too late, however,
to be of any service, as the seventh child, a
girl, was born few minutes previous to
his arrival. The Doctor remained about the
premises during the rest of the day,
but his services were not again needed. The
gentleman who made the above statement,
and it is almost in his exact words, says he
has seen the seven babies 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 10 see the
woman and her babies The husband is de
scribed being of small stature, and, in
fact, exceedingly thin. while his wife is said
to be strong and healthy.
Physicians here are considerably excit
over the affair, and some are talking of pay
ing the family visit. A most singular
feature of the children is that all of them
have blue eyes and to closely resemble each
other that it is hard to tell (which from
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