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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11
She Wasn't a Widow .

New York special: Brooklyn fur
nisheS another queer little story. Ed
ward Featherstone wants a divorce
from his wife Bertha, on the ground
that her first husband, Edward VIII
COX, is yet alive. Mrs. Wilcox was
married to her first husband in 1875,
and lived with him until 1873, when
he enlisted and was sent to the west to
fight Indians. His adventure was
faithfully recorded in letters which he
wrote home to his wife till the spring
Of 1879, when he accompanied an eX-
pedlhOn to the Yellowstone to fight q
war party Of Sioux. There he was
lost, and q dispatch reported him
killed in battle. Mrs. Wilcox mourn
ed for him nine months and then mar
ried Featherstone. They lived hap
PLY till a month ago, when a letter
near y year old from her first hus-
band reached Mrs. Wilcox. It's adj
ventures were almost as extraordinary
as those of the writer, and it proved
to De the last of a series to which Mr..
Wilcox had endeavored to cOmmUni-
cate with hiswife. Her change of resi-
dence had kafHed his efforts, and it
was only an accident that threw the
missive into her hands. It related
that he was taken prisoner, not killed,
by the Indians, and, after SUFFERING
great hardships, had made his escape
and reJOined his comrades Distract
ed by this news, the unfortunate
woman communicated these facts to
her husband. immediately applied
for a divorce, and Judge Clement the
other day, granted the desired decree.
Mr.. Wilcox is now in New Mexico,
still after Indians. He is a Lieutenant
He does not, of course, know of his
wlfe's later marriage, and is looking
forward with pleasure to resigning his
commission shortly and coming back
to her. The couple are still young,
Lieutenant Wilcox being twenty-eight
and Mrs. Wilcox twenty-five. She
has two children, one by Feather
stone.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11
FUN ON SHIPBOARD."
A s.uooI,, Marriage by Minister.

From the officers of the propeller
Saginaw Valley, now in Chicago, i'll
formation IS obtained of an interesting
event which occurred on board that
steamer while on her last passage
down the lakes from this port to
Ogdensburg. The young people on
board had become acquainted, and
amused themselves by dancing, play
ING games, and so on. Finally ION
Saturday morning, Sept. s., when the
steamer was in about the middle of
Lake Huron, a Mock" marriage
was proposed. Harry OLaughlin,
the steward, and Miss --. of Raw
City, one Of the passengers, stood up,
and various gentlemen and ladies
acted as groOmsmen and bridemaids.
Another Of the passengers acted the
part Of the minister and the service
was gone through with There was
great merriment Later in the day
it WAS discovered that the gentleman
who officiated the Rev. J. 2. Fly, of
st. Clements Church, Philadelphia)
was really q clergyman. 1t seems
that DR. Fly had not peen informed
that it was to be a mock marriage;
that he supposed the high contract
ing parties were acting III good faith,
and he married them. The reverend
gentleman says SO and insists that
DIR. OLaughIin and the lady are
man and wife During the passage
the parties concerned Cthe lady at
least treated the affair as a good
joke, : and thought nothing more of it
until the lady was leaving the boat
that she had placed herself In q most
awkward position.
There was deep treachery somewhere
in the affair, and whether O'Laughlin
was party to it remains to be seen.
The young lady's family reside at
Bay City, and are understood to be
wealthy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11
JGm Mace in Action.
From the New York Tribune.

1t was on a Third avenue horse car
last night A man of middle height,
but Of pOrtly person and with a care
fully arranged black mOustache, swung
himself on the rear platform and
dashboard He expressed himself as
one who loved peace above all earthly
things.
The car stopped again, and two men
Of almost gigantic statue, whose gait
was sufficiently unsteady to prove an
unlimited indulgence in liquor, step
ped on the platform and stood OPP
posite the man who loved peace.
The Irishmen were aggressive. They
looked upon the peaceful one with q
careless Indifference that led one of
them to step upon his toes This in
vitation to become better acquainted
was not accepted by the elderly man,
but instead, he moved away. One
OF the Irishmen-the larger of the
tWO-again trOd upon the quiet mans
toes with SO much force that 1T made
him bite his lips The suffering man
once more changed his position, and
for the third time the Irishman
stood upon the unfortunate mans
corns
Did you ever like any one" asked
he Of the prosecuted buniOn with APP
parent interest.
Yes many's the wan" replied the
giant
Did you ever get licked?" was the
next query in an insinuating tone.
''Divil'S the tonne
Then, by you're going to be
licked now" And before the CeIt took
the next breath five left-handers fell
upon his proboscis with a directness
of delivery and power that told of
SO much reserve strength that the
Irishman exclaimed reverently,
'Howly Moses staggered from the
car, followed by his companion. and
sat down upon the curbstone, calling
for police" The car continued on
its way, and Jem Mace-for the quiet
man was he-observed. That lads
got enough
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11
TWELVE HOURS AFFER.

Mr.. HENRY BARNES, the Tea and Coffee Merchant
so Houston street, New Haven, Conn, writes on May
&c. 1888: 1T is with feeling of gratitude desire to
benefit my fellOwman that write you these few lines
testimony the value of the greatest of all med
cines Eight years have been sufferer from kidney
disorder and inflammation of the bladder. ''Some
times when passing water the pains were something
terrible Scading burning sensation, with retention
of urine, with sharp pains in my side, lons and back
extending clear to the back of my head, tended to
make life miserable. have been treated by number
OF our best PHYSICIANS and have used any number Of
proprietary medicines all to avail obtaining
lief. How long would have continued in this way
do not know; in fact despared of getting relief until
aneighbor, who had been very much benefited by the
use of Hunts Remedy, advised to try it; and, al
though had no faith that it would reach my yet
as he spoke so highly of its great merits decided
give its use has been attended with the
best possible results Twelve hours after taking the
first dose experienced relief. continued on its
anti had used i've bottles, when all the pains had
vanished my otherwise good health returned, and am
free from all palms, and well man. am confident
my cure has resulted from the use OF Hunts Remedy
and that alone.
What il has done for am positive it will do for
Others You are at liberty to my this let
ter III any manner you see fit
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11
A Wonderful Salt Spring.
Chicago Tribune.

Senator Logan was at home" to
at the Grand Pacific, ready to tell
them anything they might care to
know about his Western trip, but 81
lent as the grave on the subject of pol
itics. He left Chicago in May, and,
in answer to general question from
a Tribune representative, said he had
travelled through New Mexico, and
Arizona, and part of Colorado, con-
Guiding his trip with a visit to Den
yer, where he took part in the pro-
ceedings of the Grand Army encamp-
ment. From Santa Fe he had gone
pretty much all over New Mexico
sightseeing and pleasure-seeking.
You saw that wonderful salt spring
IN southwestern New Mexico, about
which there has been a good deal said
of late, did you not?''
Yes, and a wonderful spring it is
Our party of four travelled 200 miles
see it. Tt is a very. curious formation.
The spring is in the center of an ex
tlnct crater, which has been surveyed
and found to contain $40 acres. Right
III the centre is an upheaval which
looks as though it was a perfect cone
at distance cone of reddish color,
made up of cinders, ashes. stones, etc,
forming cOnglomerate mass. At a
distance there IS no appearance of a
hole IN the top, but on going up the
cone a height Of $50 feet, you discover
an immense opening inside, and find
that it is a spring about forty feet in
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11
.iameter. constantly BOILING

diameter, constantly boiling. The
water is green, such is its cIearness,
and contains a very high percentage
of salt"
Has it shown no signs of giving
out?"
"All soundings have failed to find
any bottom to to the d spring ri 2io Through ao
water escapes and forms a lake cover
ing an area of about two hundred
and fifty acres Of land, covered all
over with about two inches of hard
perfect salt The water is constantly
pouring in, a, d the evaporation pro
duces the salt The coutry around it
is very mo infamous one, but this
is almost 0, a plain between the
mountains"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11
Boston Globe.

Boston Globe.
The boy that wears a watch is an
important character. At school he is
envied, and on the street.-the is respect
ed. None Of the boys grab him and
throw him down, for they might break
his time-keeper. He has a way of
twisting the chain when he talks, and
Of looking at his watch when he hears
a railroad train, and saying twelve
ten or siX-fve or eight-sixteen. The
other boys stand around and regard
him with admiration. He grows up
and probably goes to college with .
distinguished air, but in a few years
ne pawns his watch with man who,
as a boy, often stood around and adj
mired it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11
Hop Bite IS are the Purest and Best Bitters Ever
Made.

They are compounded from Hops, Malt, Buchu
Mandrake and Dandelion,-Uhe Oldest, best and
most valuable medicines in the world and contain
all the best and most curative properties Of all
other remedies, being the creates Blood Purifier
Liver Regulator and Life and Health Restoring
Agent on earth No disease or i'll health pos
sloly long exist where these Bitters are used, so
varied and perfect are their operations.
They give new life and vigor to the aged and
intlrm To all whose employments cause irregu-
larity Of the bowels urinary organs, or who
require an Appetizer, Tonic and mild Stimulant,
Hop Bitters are invaluable being highly curative,
tonic and stimulating, without Intoxicating. =
No matter what your feelings or symptoms are.
what the disease or ailment is, use Eop Bitters
Don't wait until you are sick but If you only feel
bad or miserable, use Hop Bitters at once. It may
save your life. Hundreds have been saved by so
long $500 will be paid for case they viii noa
cure or help.
DO not suffer or let your friends suffer, but use
ana urge them TO use Hop BitteTs.
remember, Hop Bitters is no vile, druggcd
drunken noStrum, but the Purest and Best Medi
cine ever made; the "Invalid's Friend and Hope
and no person or family should be without them.
Try the Bitters to day,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11

1t Is reported that a firm in Paris
has patented an invention for the in
Simultaneous formation Of steam, so
that it can be used at once in the cyl
inder of the engine. A pump sends
the required quantity of water be-
tween two plate surfaces, which are
heated, and between which there is
only capillary space. The liquid
spreading into thin layer, evaporates
instantly without going into the So
called spherOidal state, and the steam
acts in the cylinder as fresh formed
steam. The speed Of the pump is regu-
lated by the engine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11
Home Etcnts.
All your own fault
If you remain sick when YOU can
Ger hon bittprS that never E,1i}

''4ASiA y
Get hop bitters that neyer-Fda
The weakest woman, smallest child.
and sickest invalid can use hop bitters
with safety and great good.
old men lettering around from Rheu-
matism, kidney trouble or any weakness
will be almost new by using hop bitters
My wife and daughter We're made
healthy by the use of hop bitters and l
recommend them to my people.-Metho
dist Clergyman.
Ask any good doctor if hop
BitterS are not the best family medicine
On earth.
-MalariaI fever. Ague and Biliousness,
will leave every neighborhood as soon a.
hop bitters arrive
My mother drove the paralysis an,
neuralgia all out Of her system with hop
bitters. Ed. OS1reg0 San.
Keep the kidneys healthy with hop
bitters and you need not fear sickness.
Ice water is rendered harmless aud
more refreshing and reviving with no,
bitters in each draught
The vigor of youth for the aged and
iufirm in hop bitters.
At the change of life nothing equals
Hop bitterS to allay all troubles incideu,
Thereto"
THE best periodical for ladies to take
monthly and from which they will receive
the greatest benefit Is hop bitters.
Mothers with sickly, fretful. nursing
children. Will cure the children and ben
eft themselves bytaking hop bitters daily.
Thousands die annually from some
form of kidney disease that might have
been prevented by timely use of hop
bitters.
indigestion. weak stomach. Irregular
tiles of the bowels, cannot exist when
hop bitters are used.
4 timely 3 * use of hop
Bitters viii keep whole family
In robust health year at a little cost.
TO produce real genuine sleep and
child-like repoSe all night, take a little
hop bitters on retiring.
That indigestion Or stomach gas at
night, preventing rest and sleep, will dis
appear by using hop bitters.
-Paralytic, nervous. tremulous old
ladies are made perfectly quiet and
sprightly by using hop bitters.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11
AN OPTICAL WONDER 1 BSd b gIeasnre
Three Particular Points.

Point the F15BRowNs IRON not an intoxicating COM
pound 1t is tonic medicine, drink
preparation made to restore strength and heah beverage sold
IN bar-rooms and averns
Point the SenondBRoNs BrrTERs is free from everything
injurious The most delicate ladies and enebd infants NAV
use with perfect safety and with great advantage powerful
IN ITS remedial agency gent Elm restoring strength
and nnPartng robust health in the
Point tie IAHd-BROWNs IRON bv Brown
company OF BALTIMORE congratulated house.
IS to the business world and the
There is no risk in buying such medicine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11
Sullivan and Mace.

From New York comes the follow
ing: John L. Sullivan has accepted
Jim Mace's challenge to meet him in
the fstic arena He has instructed
his manager, Al. Smith, to make a
proposal to Mace to fight for 81, 600 a
side after the tour of the combination
was ended Mace has accepted the
proposition and has issued a card
stating his desire to meet Sullivan and
box with gloves, two three-round
matches, Marquis of Queensbury
rules, one contest to take place in
America, the other in England. Mace
has also deposited ST, 900 with Harry
Hill as a forfeit. Mace weighs at pres
ent little over 100 pounds. His fight
ing weight with gloves will be $50
pounds. In case Sullivan should man
ifest a desire to fight him with bare
knuckles, Mace will train down to 172
pounds The match, if it takes place.
will be fought not far from this city
be vacated, claiming Sherwin was re
quired by the court of appeals to be
i'll court to-day, and such orders should
not be interfered with. He asked
that Sherwin's bail be forfeited
and that Judge Barrett's order be va
Gated. He further asked that an or
der might be made requiring Sherwin
to appear some day at the present
term of the Albany oyer and termin-
er and surrender himself on the in
standing against him. The
court fixed the 18th inst. for Sher-
wins appearance and to submit to the
order Of the court.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11
HURT BX s FALL.

When only boy some thirteen years old was hurt
quite badly by fall and severely injured my back and
kidneys, and was doetored by our best physicians and
tried many remedies, and they all failed until Hunts
Remedy was recommended to us bY friends that had
used here in Manchester with the greatest success
We purchased bottle from Z. Foster Campbells drug
store, and found that improved very rapidly was re-
lieved of the pains in back after using several
bottles found that completely cured and can
not over-estimate the good Hunts Remedy has done
me, and can most heartily recommend it TO those
troubled with kidney complaints; and YOU can use this
letter as you chose. Respectfully yours,
ALONZO 2. MARSHALL
SO Orange St., Manchester, n. H, May {, 1888.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11

III ersmaR's E'ept0Rtzed Beer Tonic.
the only preparation of beef containing its
entire nutritious properties. It contains blood
Haaklng, force-generatipa and life sustaining g.
properties; invaluable for EndsgeALien-
RysDe7sts. nervous prostratlon and all foyns
OF general debility; also. IN all snfeebled eoAdt
TONS, whether the result Of exhaustion, nervous
pFostratIon, oyer-Work or acute disease, parttau-
larly if resulting from pulmonary complaints
SAswELL, HAZARD b Co.. propristors, New York.
Bold By druggists.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11

The order prohibiting the employ
ment Of pistols by the United States
naval vessels is resulting dsastrously
to the tender hulks called war ships.
4 number of them have lately had
holes punched in their bottoms by
rocks
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11

Two well-known, and generally
peaceable residents of this city quar-
relied over their beer last evening.
This morning one of the gentlemen
hastens to explain that he and the
other man were simply at lager
heads.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11

Boston carries away the base ball
pennant this year, and tbs monotony
of having it continually floating over
the Chicago grounds is to be relieved.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11

A gentleman once said to drunken
fellow: eff [ was in your place [
would go into the woods and hang
myself" The answer was: eff
yooz in my place you couldn't get
there"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11

The cost of a dozen new bonnets
will supply a hundred men with hats.
But, then, as very few bricks are car
RED in bonnets, they are probably the
chea est in the long run.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11

A Nebraska paper wants to know
how to swell the population of it's
town. A diet Of dried apples may do
the work in a cheap and effective
manner
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11

Barley added to pea soup helps
to giveit an appetizing flavor,
and it adds to its nutritive qualities
also.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11
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Important

When you visit or leave New York city, save
baggage, expressage and carriage hire, and stop
at the GRAND UNION HOTEL, opposite Grand
Central depot; $50 elegant rooms, fitted up at a
cost of one million dollars, reduced to 81 and up
taurant supplied with the best Horse cars,
stages and elevated railroad to all depots Fam
lilies can live better for less money at the Grand
Unien Hotel than at any other frsU-cass hotel in
the city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11

HAY-FEyER. Having been afflicted with HAY.
Fever for years l gave Elys Cream Balm a trial
have had no attack since using it,--E. r. RAUCH
Editor Carbon Co, Democrat. Mauch Chunk Pa
Price so cents.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11

DIR. Beuson's Celery and ChamomiIe Pills con
tain no opium, quinine, or other harmful drug and
are highly recommended for headache, neuralgia
and nervousness SOC. at druggists.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11

HAY FEVER. Since boyhood I have been
troubled with Catarrh and Hay-Fever, and was
unable to obtain relief until I used Elys Cream
Balm. 1t has cured NEE. L. CLICKENER, New
Brunswick, N j.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11

Carbolne the deodorized petroleum hair remover
and restOrer, as improved and perfected, challCn-
geS the world and stands without rival among the
hair dressings, and is universal favorite with the
ladies'
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11

= bod Sat Rheual for 10 gears Four pack
ages of Dr.. Bea$on'$ Skin Cure entirely cured
me" T. P. Laveue, MERGED, Cal. 81, at drug
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11

It is said that John L. Sullivan has
signed the pledge, but then, if he
happens to hit it, he Will be sure to
break it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11

OwENToN. KY-Rev J. w. Waldrop says:
Browns Iron Bitters greatly relieved me of gen
eral debility and Indigestion
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11
ALIENS ssEron TorrIc BitterS,, will

supply deficiency Of iron in the blood better than
any other known remedy. as tat iron i'll these bit
teS Is III the most perfect state To- be taken up aud
isSslmIlated by the system. descriptions uIauU-
Iactlirers are initiating them. All genuine bear
the signature of J. p. ALLEN ST. PaUl. Mimi
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11
Free to al ministers.

Of Tar, free of all costs, to any minister who will
send us an order from his store keeper for two doz
bottles of the same.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11
manner.

WALrERBoRo, S. C.-Col. A L. Campbell, saw:
"A member Of my family Used Brown s Iron Bit
tecs with good results
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11

The VOLTAIC BELT Co., Marshall, Mica will
send Dr. Dyes Celebrated Electro-VoItaic Belts
and Electric Appliances on trial for thirty days
to men young or old who are afflicted with
guaranteeing speedy and Complete restoration Of
health and manly vigor. Address as above. n.
BIO risks incurred, thirty days trial is al
lowed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11

Dammit is the name of a st. Paul
man, and every time a friend calls
him on the street the people think
some one has stubbed toe.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11
u er sman,s Eseptontzed Reer

That Husband of Mine is three times the man
ne was before he began using Wels, Health Renewer
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11
The COnduetOr

Conductor Warren. of Winona, Mimi. SaysI
used one bottle of Warmers White Wine of Tar
Syrup, when / was so hOarSe / could not speak
above whisper, and in twenty -four hours it cured
me. 1t is the best remedy l ever saw.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11
Personal! TO Men only.

Wells CROUCH on COrns.' 15c. Ask for it.
Complete, permanent cure. Corns, warts, bunsGCns.