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The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1883-01-26

BY A. +. HILL.

"Most mysterious case | ever
met with in all my practice" said
DIR. Kerns, while we sat smoking on
the deck OF 4 western steamer.
He was one of the friends of my
youth.
allow was iu doctorr / asked.
"1hat is ii you can tell me without
,livulging n professional srcret.'
81 can tell you the story without
at all violating professional conf.
dence,7 he rejoined; "for Of course,
| shall mention no names, aud, for
that matter, | need not give the
exact locahIy. Suihcc il to say,
however, that the scene OF the most
remal kable adventure ! ever met
With lay in one OF our largest cities.'
Aud with this introduction, DR..
Kerns proceeded to relate his ory
in the following words:
About ten o'clock, one night, ]
stood ut the junction OF two dimIy
lighted streets in the suburbs, wait
lug for n horse car, whose red light
| saw IN the distance. had driy.
en- out IN a buggy to visit several
patients In that l0cality but hefol e
reaching the nearest, had run into
a gully aud broken a wheel of. As
two OF my patients were seriously
i'll, l had abandoned my wrecked
buggy, sent a mau home with my
horse, and proceeded on foot to
make my calls.
"lt was when my evenings task
was done when ! stood waiting for
the street ear. | vas very tired for
| bad been 'on the go' nearly eigh-
teen hours, the season being sickly,
aud | was thinking glv0mily of the
tedious ride OF several miles in that
lazy horse car that | must take be.
lore could rest-wheu | felt a light
touch on the shoulder. 1t startled
me somewhat, for the time aud
place were louely, and my first
thought was of foot.pads. | turn.
ed quickly, and found confronting
me--not a Misunderstanding frl.
low, but what appeared IN the dim
light to be u well-dressed geutle.
man. His tall hat, white shirt front
with a diamond sparkling upon it,
aud a cane, were the chief distin-
gushing marks of the gentleman,
80 far as the exterior was cvncern.
ed.
"Pardon me,n he said politely,
'but are you not Doctor Kernsp
eyes, replied.
81 am glad | saw you," he said,
with u somewhat nervous manner.
'Will you como with me TO see n
suffering triendi I Probably a lite
is III danger
"'I am nearly worn ont / said.
'Cau you get no Que else p
II might have to hunt an hour
before finding one, and that hour
might be fatal. | beg you will crme
with me it is not far aud l have
a carriage with me to take you to
the place. You shall be well paid
il you will CO.
sThis last argument did not have
much weight with me, for my prac.
tice yielded me a very ample iu-
come. Physicians, though have
feelings like others, aud often sac
rifce their personal comfort to al.
lay the suffering of the sick. 1t
was therefore the thought that it
was probably 10 my power to re-
lieve some one of great pain and
peril that prompted me to 60 with
the stranger; and to be frank, the
feeling OF uneasiness began to leave
me as l felt that | had one more i'm
portant duty to perform before
seeking rest.
"sThis way, sir be said quickly,
when had consented to 70.
"And walking very fast he led the
way through the street, crossing
that on which the railway tracks
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1883-01-26
Court, Seventh DlstricI
GEORGE WOOD, Chancellor.

Jackson county. first Msnday Of March
aud September. continuing six days.
Harrison comfy, second Monday In
March aud September, continuing six DAYS
Hancock county third Monday in March
aud scPteusber, continuing six days,
Mxrion county, second Monflay aitcrihe
fourth Monday ia March aud September,
continuing six days.
Perry cosnty, iirst Monday after the
fourth Monday in March aud September,
continuing ak days.
Greene county, fourth Mondaysin March
and September, continuing six days.
Msyac county, fourth Monday after the
fourth Monday Of March and September,
continuing ak days.
Clarke county, tirst Monday IN May and
November, continuing six days.
Lasderdals county, third Monday Of
May aud Novembcr, continuing twelve
slays.
Kr,npcr county. second Monday in May
and November, continuing six days.
Monthly rules Of Chancury Court on. the
second Monday in each month.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1883-01-26
THE COURTS.
REGULAR TERMS
SAMUEL II. TERRAL, Judge
THOMAS s FORD. District Attorney

Clarke eonrty. first Monday ia February
and Aug'isf, continuing twelve days-
kesuper county, first Monday in March
ard september. continuing tw elve days.
Izpder,lsle county, hrst Monday in July
zHa January continuing twenty-four Judi
i4ldsys II business requires.
Wayne county, frst Monday in April
and October, continuing six days.
Gre~ue eoanty, second Monday In April
and 0etsb<r, eoutinu ny six days.
Perry county. third Monday In April
and October. continuing six days.
Marion county. fourth Monday In Apr !
and October. continuing six days. Y
Hancock county. first Monday after the
fourth Monday OF April,and October, con-
timing twelve days.
Harrison county. third Monday after
the fourth Monday Of April aud October.
continuing six days.
jackson county. fourth Mondays after
fosrth Monday Of April and October, con.
tiuuing twelve days.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1883-01-26

The Terrell, Texas, Star says:
" The BY mn nology OF the poets OF
the Salsa;ion Army puts the Efforts
OF Pussy aud Roundell Palmer in
the s1a,le. The newest thing in the
shape OF refralns is as follows:
II yon call't get in at the golden
gate, get over the garden wall.'
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1883-01-26

my fair Pa1Icut ~ Tie
looking lovely, / assure W
recognized me--spoke 10 m
word. told me all about it.n
ais it possihler | exclainl
once amazed and delighted ;
how WAS IL n
"Simlple enough after all. ID
old folks wanted her to marry n
young gentlenan-the one whoa
rode in the coupe With. She die
want TO. Her father was determi
TO compel her 10, aud arrlngeme!
were made for the wedding to taktl
place quietly at the house the night
the stranger accosted me. She was
dressed, bad her Jewels on, and was
in the parlor with her father, mother
and Intended bridegroom, waiting
for a minister who had just been
sent for, when-beipg u girl of more
spirit than they bad thoueht-she
declared she would NOT be sacrificed,
and suddenly drew a small PISTOL
aud shot herself. This terrified the
party, aud they sent word to the
minister not to cone until further
notice; and, anxions to keep the
affair quiet, resolved to procure a
surgeon in the way they got me. In
searching for one, The young mau
whom had often met chanced to
see me. They did not want their
Iamiiy physician, llecanse he would
have known too much. She told me
al this-Wh ho all the parties we're
and added:
II have things my own way now,
aud shall marry whom ! please, II |
take notion to marry at all.n
"And whatever became OF her ~
"Ah, she has been very unior.
tunaie sincr---very."
" How 80 n
Because, say nothing about II,
she married mer
"You, doctor"
" Yes; she is my wife to-day. II
was many years ago, and was
young, not bad looking, and bad a
good professional reputation. Her
parents they are both dead now
did not try to coutrol her heart any
more, aud consented to the match
without 4 word. l think she aud |
tell in love with one another at the
same timer
"The luckiest woman livingp l
said, gazing np0u the doctors
manly face-a face as manly AS !
knew his heart was noble.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1883-01-26

A boy in q country school was
reading the following sentence !:
. The hight house il u landmark by
day and u beacon hy night,n and
rendered il thus: 1.-The light house
il a landlord by day and a deacon
be night
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1883-01-26

Night mare follows nince pie ~
sule as headache follows frulius. .
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1883-01-26

Tue 6rst leak ever sprung was IN
the time Of No h's ARK. As
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1883-01-26

=
Gle, we will give tue :.
is among the clbsing par
Mr.. Bates lettervo the &,
When the true histor
country is written, the
james II. Chalmers will 60
posteriiy, the incarnation d
cradle vanity, contemptibto
ness, implacable hatred..and u.
oleuce, e.tidy and political vii
lainy. He quarrelIe,l with his own
party because he could not domi-
nate it; he WAS elected troln cou-
gress while in the very act of perpe.
trating a political theft he them
betrayed his own principles, aud
turned to lick the dust from the very
feet that expelled his carcass from
the capitol building. He returnsto
the home Of his boy hood aud, with
the damnable ci inning OF hgo, he'
foments these prosecutions against
his own people-the very friends OF
his youth ~
We give the above extracts from
this denunciatory letter from citi.
zen who meddles but little withcur-
rent politics, to show the intensity
OF the feeling produced by the course
of Chalmers IN accepting tho place
of prosecuting attorney in his own
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1883-01-26

Natehez Democrat.
Mr.C. L. Bates, in q letter to the
,ofieevilIe Times, goes for Genera
lanes II. Chalmers in . manner
Nat looks as II he meant that
fhalmers should be driven either
llto light or law suit. Mr.bstess
Nile he disclaims all interest in
\sntest betweeu Chalmers aud
Y, and admits the perfect
" former to abandon the
lariy and ,un foreon-
sas fhe Second dis'
<ttseDt position as
Nor 10 bis own
NSus methods
Versonal iu-
1adopt. In
Ia
slIpoIit-
and just
case,
yict at
Vt re-
lether
oald
tppi
pld
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-03-29

A caucus has been called for Satur-
day evening at the council chamber
for the purpose of nominating officers
for the ensuing election. There will
be Mayor, Marshal, Treasurer and
Assessor, for the city, and one Alder
man, one Supervisor and Justice OF
the Peace for each ward to be elected
this spring. The Police Justice holds
over another year having been elected
last spring. 1t behoovss. the citizens
of Grand Rapids to turn out and
nominate good trusty men. The
present officials are each deserving Of
a reelection.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-03-29

CoMING.-Dr. Douglas. the popular
dentist of Sparta. He will be at the
Witter House April 4th. The doctor
has been here before and our people
know of his ability to do fine work.
He will have his improved dental
chair with him which for comfort to
the patient cannot be excelled. Our
people will please bear the date in
mind April 4th. 1883.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-03-29
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

Are you disturbed at night and
broken of your rest by sick child
suffering and crying with pain of cut
ting teeth If so, send at once and
get a bottle of Mrs. Winslow's sooth-
ing syrup for children teething. Its
value is incaiculable. 1t will relieve
the poor little sufferer Immediately.
Depend upon it. mothers, there is no
mistake about it. 1t cures dysentery
and diarrhoea, regulates the stomach
and bowels, cures wind collie, softens
the gums, reduces the inflammation,
and gives tone and energy to the
whole system. Mrs. Winslow's sooth-
ing syrup for children teething is
pleasant to the taste, and If the pre-
scription of one of the oldest and
best female physicians and nurses In
the United States, and is for sale By
all druggists throughout the world.
Price % cents bottle.
mchl5y1.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-03-29

The travelling agent for the G. NJ. &
st. Paul company remarked in the
presence Of our informant, that the
business done at the Centralia depot
excelled that of any station ON their
line between Milwaukee and La Crosse.
This is probably the result of the
large amount of business done by
Henry Sherry & Co., and F. Mac
Kinnon & Co. in connection with this
road at this point.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-03-29

We received short call Wednesday
from Mr.. G. A. Stafford of Stevens
Psint, who was a resident of this place
fifteen years ago and t'run the river. u
Yesterday he made his first visit here
since that time and expressed great
surprise at the progress this city has
made. He was a volunteer in the
32d regiment Of Wisconsin and served
his country well till the close of the
war. He was examined by DR.. Wit.
ter on his making an application for a
pension.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-03-29

Solomon Isaacs," on Monday
evening was rendered by Simon's Com
edy Company in Writer'S Hall to a
large audience. The company is well
balanced, each member taking his part
well. Simon's as Solomon Isaacs kept
the whole house in a continuous roar
eff laughter. Mr.. Simon's impersona-
ton of the Jew character is perfect
Tuesday evening the company were
greeted by full house to witness the
sensational drama entitled 1.-The Female
Detective. This piece also affords
much fun and laughter Some parts
compel a person to laugh in spite of
their best efforts not to do so. The
company were detained Wednesday
evening and presented the border
drama entitled an Hiss, or Life in the
Sierras." Their band street parade,
in full uniform, is an excellent adver-
tisement and the boys play soms fine
music The orchestra is also worthy
Of special notice.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-03-29

Senator Webb informed us Monday
that Gov. Rusk vetoed the Wood
county salary bill entirely on sonstitu-
tional grounds, and during his absence
the Assembly sustained the veto while
in the Senate it was lost for want, of
the required two-thirds vote to pass
the bill over the veto. The governor
regretted having vetoed the bill on
learning the complete facts in the case
and an effort is being made to correct
the error.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-03-29

Social card parties are quite preva
lent in the two cities. One took place
in Centralia the other evening where
by two persons who were partners in a
game of pitch, took the cake in three
straight games, This must of course
take the conceit out of the other two
as pitch players. Still we may expect
to learn that the tables have turned, in
the next game they play.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-03-29

''How MANY times have you been
married p was asked of a colored
legislator. "Wall. boss, ] amt much
on 6ggers an you'll sorter halter help
me. | was married cherry time [
changed masters. ?" "How often did
you change masters. 20 "Dat's what
[ don't know, boss, and dat's whar |
wants yer ter to do little fggerin.
Now if yer can tell by 'dition an
'straction how many times 1 changed
hans afore de wah, den we can get at
de correck number oh wives which ]
has been in possession OBJ.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-03-29
7. c. StAmour's
2 air CornerI

In our fair corner extra value
will be offered from time to time.
7 lbs. extra Rio roasted coffee S1.O0
9 lbs. Extra Rio green coffee S1.00
5 lbs. Best Rio ground coffee S1.O0
II lbs. best dried peaches, S1.00
II lbs. best dried prunes, S1.oo
II lbs. best dried currants, S1.00
10 lbs. standard A sugar 100
l ID. Smoking tobacco soc
4 Five cent cigars for 15c
4 Ten cent cigars for Csc
l Gallon Kerosene for zoe
1 " Pure Sugar Syrup Coo
1 Bushel nice Onions for LOO
3 lbs. best tomatoes per can 15cts.
3 lbs. best peaches per can 20cts,
2 lbs. best Yarmouth corn /" 16cts.
CALIFORNIA FRUITS.
Lusk's apricots pears per can CSC.
-" Green cages per can 25e.
e Egg Plums per can 25c.
6 Muscat grapes per can 25e.
1 Id. best pan fired jap. uncol-
ored tea, 45 cents,
1 ID. ''Our Pride" plug tobacco SOC
| ID. best bak'g powder, in blk, 25c
Bargains in Dress Goods at s,
10, II, Is, Is, 20 and 25 cents per
yard.
We are daily receivingnew Shoes
and are offering inducements as to
Price and Style.
Try our bargains at IS cents and
s1.5S.
Bargains in Corsets at 4S, 73,
and SO cents.
Try our Clothing. AS Spring
opens we want to sell you new
suit of clothes, and will give you
the best bargain you ever had.
Only give us call, we have suits
from So up.
We can suit the most fastidious.
We are first in quality, and lowest
in prices.
Z. C. ST. AMOUR'S
FAIR CORNER, near the bridge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-03-29
CONSUMPTION.

Consumption is often the result OF
not curing a cough or cold at the prop
er time. People seldom realize their
mistake until they have fallen victims
to this terrible Disease, when it often
proves too late. Take advice and
when troubled with coughs, colds,
asthma, whooping cough, Group, infu-
enza, bronchitus, pains in the chest
and all Diseases of the Throat and
Lungs, use DIR. Bosauko's Cough and
Lung Syrup, an infallible remedy tor
the above named disease. Ask your
druggist for it, price SOC. Call for 10
cent sample bottle at f. J. Woods.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-03-29

Mrs. Amy L. Dunn's character
lecture, ''Zekel's wife," was given to a
fair sized and select audience Thursday
evening. Zekle's wife is an old woman
who tells the story of her life, giving
incidents of her. history from the day
of her birth down to the present time
when she appears in the gray hairs
and wrinkles of woman of so years.
The lecture was well resolved, its sharp
hits and pungent strokes of satire meet
Jag a hearty appreciation and SYM
pathetic response from many of the
audience. The lecture is one that
must result in much good for the
cause of woman.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-03-29

VIM. Lashway of Chippewa Falls
who committed dastardly rape in
April of 1882 has been convicted and
sentenced to thirty years in the State
prison. judge Bundy on giving him
his sentence remarked he was only
sorry that he could not make the time
longer, as the prisoner was of no use
on earth except to serve as frightful
example.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-03-29
Centralia News and Nonsense.

SS4AtA etlid NEWS d41o 1NoA1SCI5C.
We spent a few hours in Centralia
last Monday afternoon in F. Mackin-
non & Co.'S and Henry Sherry & Co.'S
Offices. We spun a few yarns with
Mr.. MacKinnon also with Charlie
Quinn. We asked Charlie all about
his house and what color he was
painting it. We made ourselves
agreeable as possible to aim, talking
about the "things" to ba and the
"things" to come, etc. He spoke
more favorable of the things to
Gene, than of those that are at pres
ent. Charley keeps good natured all
the time and tends strictly to business.
He left for Milwaukee on Tuesday
evening, that is the reason of this
send off. Don't imagine he has gone to
buy furniture fer he has not, he has
gone only en- business for his employer
Mr.. Tibbitts we also found busy at
his work but good natured. We usu-
ally exchange a few lies with him for
that is about all we can exchange and
always find pleasure in that. II told
us that the firm of Henry Sherry &
Co. would do larger business this
year than they did last. He said the
average sales of this year were much
larger than those of last, during the
same months He will keep sixteen
men in his employ all summer of this
year, while twelve were the highest
number they employed last year.
Every department has increased in the
same ratio.
Ellis Talmadge came into the Office
and helped pass away few moments,
by relating a few stories of peculiar
interest. All those who are acquainted
with Ellis can imagine what kind he
would tell, as he is politically"
inclined Thus we wasted two hours
and hope we are the better for it. A
good laugh is fattening to the ribs.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-03-29

The family of the late Mr.. Harvey
have requested us to return their sin
cere and heartfelt thanks to the many
kind friends who assisted them during
their late trial and affection. They
express their gratefulnsss to the good
people for their generous expressions
of sympathy aud many kindnssses
received.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-03-29
Peoples Caucus.

A Peoples Caucus for the city Of
Grand Rapids will be held at the
Council Room on Saturday, March
31st, 1888, at 7 o'clock p. m. for the
purpose of nominating candidates for
the several city offices to be elected at
the annual city election to be held on
Tuesday, April Sd, 1888.
By order of
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-03-29
COMMITTEE

Lost HIS ARM.--A sad accident
occurred Friday morning the 23d inst,
at Cschran's saw-mill in Rudolph
Mr.. Frank Timme aged Is years, while
at work in the mill was caught between
the carriage rope and "bull-wheeP'
crushing his right arm at the elbow.
He was taken to this city and placed
in charge of surgeons Witter and
Robinson. His parents were sent for
and after consultation it was decided
to amputato the arm between the
shoulder and elbow, and the operation
was accordingly performed. The
young man was removed to his home
the same evening feeling much easier
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-03-29

HOLD THE FoRT.-It is an eight
pound boy, born on the goth at Will
mar, Minnesota. Al. and Angelic are
happy and We rejoice at having an
addition to the family. Their friends
will receive this intelligence with
pleasure. Who will be next?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-03-29

EDITORS REPoRTER:-Wil you
please let me through your columns
acknowledge the gratitude OF my
heart to the young people of Dexter
vile for the benefit conferred upon me
at pound party held Saturday even
ing at the hall of Mr.. Jarvis. The
amount was nearly twenty dollars.
The amount [ have received in Dex-
terville since the twenty third day of
December is about seventy dollars. for
which the people Of Dexterville re-
ceive the gratitude of my heart.
j. r. DAWES.
Dated at Wood, this Goth day of
March, 1888.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-03-29

An important medical case comes to
us from the town of Rome in Adams
county which happened three weeks
ago. The many friends of Mrs.
Pelensky will feel thankful to Dr.
Robinson for his timely aid. Mrs.
Polensky had already been sick three
days. The doctor informed the family
that craniotomy was necessary to save
life. The operation was performed
and the woman's life saved. She is
doing well at present. We are glad
to note that DR.. Witter has associated
with him man capable Of performing
important surgical operations.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-03-29
The Simon comedy company gave

The Simon comedy company gave
excellent satisfaction at this place.
At Woods drug store can be found
a fine line of baby carriages right
from New York. Wall paper without
end. Fine assortment. call and exam
inc samples.
The post Office in this city is drapsd
in mourning and flag is at half-mast
over the building in honor of the late
chief of the department.
Mr.. Richard Harvey was insured in
the Odd Fellows insurance company
in two classes, namely "class E' and
Ruth" His family will receive about
$1700. 1t pays to be insured.
Carl NJ. Andersen clerk in the
Witter House will resign his position
this week. We understand that Mr..
John Washbish, of Kenosha, will
succeed him. D. P. Morrill, has en-
gagged Mr.. Andersen to work in his
tanery for a short time.