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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-03

Bella asks: "What is the best thing
to feed a parrot on?" IF the parrot
belonged to US we'd feed it on Paris
green or arsenic.
A young poetess says she told her
secret to the sweet, wild roses. She
was very imprudent When the
sweet, wild roses blow" she will
wish she had kept her secret to her
self.
Where shall we find our teachers? ~
asks an educational exchange. Well,
many of our sweet girl teachers may
be found sitting on sofas with nice
young men any time after s o'clock
P. II.
A western zepher carried q cow a
quarter of a mile through the air and
set her down in a milkman's yard
He was SO scared that he stopped
grinding chalk and ran four miles for
rifle to shoot the curious creature
with.
why didn't I go to her assist
ance?" said the man who staid in
bed while his wife laid out burglar.
Young man, Re had a number of
tussl9s with the old gal, and I knew
that the burglar had trouble enough
without my giving him any,"
The United States has nearly three
time as many doctors as England,
and nearly four times as many as
France in proportion to the popula-
ton. Does this redundancy of Doc
tors in the United States account
for the small proportion of the popu-
lation?
A new game, similar to hide and
seek, is becoming very popular in
this country. 1t is played as follows:
A cashier in bank takes the money
of the institution and disappears.
Then the detectives try to find him. If
they succeed, he comes home and
has to pay forfeit
Dear Hubby: Please send by mon
ey-order $50. [ want to get dress.
Genevieve, 2. ST had almost for
got to send my love. Your little
WHEY. g." Dear Genevieve: [ send
you my undying, best love. Your
husband. Charles. P. ST. had al
most forgot to say that [ can't send
the $50. With kiss. Charles"
'Do look, how much heavier Digby's
wife is than he isp' cried Blobson as
the pair referred to rode by in light
buggy, ooh, no, that isn't it." re
piled Pooinjay, "they are carrying a
loaf of Mrs. Digby's bread to a poor
family around the corner, and that's
what weighs down her side of the
buggy So"
Court Ito prosecutoD "Then you
recognize this handkerchief as the one
which was stolen from you?" Prose
cutor-''Yes, you Honor" Court
And yet it isn't the only handker-
chief of the sort in the world. See,
ore have in my pocket is exactl
like it." Prosecutor Very iket,
your Honor; [ had two stolen.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-03
Among the AlIigat0rs.
New York Sun,

will you kindly tell me which
way the wind blows?" asked a north
ern invalid of the landlord Of Flor
ida hotel.
Certainly, SIR" replied the land
lord, stepping to the door, 1.-The wind
now blows due north, sir"
''Thank you"
A little later the landlord said to
the bookkeeper:
Have you made out dr. Smiths
bill yet?"
mo, SIR"
''Well, just charge one dollar to his
account for information about the di-
rection of the wind.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-03
Important.

When you visit or leave New York city, save
baggage; expreSsage and carriage hire, and stop
st me GRAND UNION HOTEL, opposite Grand
Central depot: $50 elegant rooms, 6tted up at q
cost OF one million dollars, reduced to 81 aad UP
ware per day. European plan Elevator. Res
tatranU supplied with the hest Horse cars,
Stages ana elevated railroad to all depots, Fam
mes can I'VE better for less sruon:Y at the Grand
Soii siotei thaR et any other fTsJ-ciass hotel in
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-03
a Narrow Escape.

New LONDON, June 24.-While the
Cold Water army children were Civ
ing an entertainment this evening a
temporary pyramid on the stage gave
way and rs children fell with it, but
none were injured. A lighted kerosene
lamp fell at the same time and a panic
ensued. No serious results followed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-03
Low Prices for Butter.

Inc New York Tribune ia its market report. ex-
plalned why some butter is sold for such low
dred goods ap veG 0l 9Gt9f IL SAD g col
al lots were thought well sold at to 10 cents" If
butter makers would get the top price, they should
use the Improved Butter Color, made by Wells
6lchardson 4 Co., Burlington, vt. 1t gives a pure
dandehon color and never turns red, or ra ncid
ou1 tends to improve and preserve the butter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-03

4. Percy, in jail in Havana, who
stole SPAS 900 while cashier of the
Spanish National Bank, has written
to q gentleman in Philadelphia offer
ing him one-third of the money if he
will go to the place where it is secret
ed, and give the thief the other two
thirds of the swar.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-03

Wah Kin, Celestial laundryman
Of Philadelphia, seeks to recover his
child from the Society for the Protec-
ti0n Of Children. Mrs. Wah Kin is
a full-blooded negress.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-03

After heavy rainstorm recently
the people of Pawtucket were puzzled
at finding IN a street puddle more
than a hundred little els, all alive.
and from one TO three inches in
length.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-03

Formerly weak, nervous, dyspeptic and debili-
tated individuals who found only disappointment
in the various bitters and secret quack nostrums
surprised to regain perfect health and strength of
mind and body, and complete hearts ease and
freedom from aches and pains by the use Dr.
GuySottS Yellow Dock and SarSaparilla. 1t re-
stores every disordered function to a normal con
dition,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-03

}. D. Bentley, a wealthy farmer of
Modesto, Cal, was bitten by taran-
lula IN a Modesto clubhouse recently.
II about ten minutes afterward the
bite resulted in delirium and almost in
death.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-03

General Gordon's sister says it is
the governments business to relieve
her brother, and she will neither sub
scriha to the fund nor receive sub
scriptlon for it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-03
The Old Detective

CHICAGO. June 24.-Allen Pinker-
ton, founder of the Pinkerton detect
Tue agency, is lying at the point of
death from malarial fever.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-03

Tuesday evening at Lockport. Pa,
Ernest Waltz, aged nineteen, six feet
and seven inches high, married a girl
fifteen years old, forty-one inches
high, and of very slight and delicate
proportions
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-03

The theory that the average length
Of life is increasing is borne out by the
fact that there are at present as many
survivors of the war of 1912 as there
were fifty years ago.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-03
Regulars.

One of the strongest proofs of the value of Kid
hY-Nort as a remedy for all diseases of the
Kidneys, Liver and Bowels, is the fact that it is
Paillip c. Ballou, NJ D., of Monkton. Vt. saws:
Take it all in ALL it is the most successful remedy
! have ever used. -
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-03

81 would die for you" she said, as
she chung fondly around his neck.
Would you, darling" he replied,
clasping her tightly; and then he
added, under his breath: II wish
you would die for me it would proba-
bly, save me damages in a breach of
promise suit"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-03

That wonderful catholicon known as Lydia
E. Pnkhams Vegetable Compound has given the
lady a worldwide reputation for doing good. 1t
is living spring of health and strength.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-03

For DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION, depression of
also, as a preventive against fever and ague, and
other intermittent fevers, the Zero hosphora-
ted Elixir of Calisaya,' made by Caswen, Haz-
ard q Co, of New York, and sold by all drug
gusts, the best tonic; and for patients recover
ing from fever or other sickness il has no equal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-03
This Remedy

was discovered by its
present proprieterS, and
is the result Of expert
ments, based upon many
years experience as
Pharmacists. 1t is Who'll
ly different from sll
other preparations ever
used for these troubles;
being perfectly harm.
less and agreeable offer
ing IN those respects q
marked contrast 20 the
DANGEROUS AND HkEA.
Full LIQUIDS, sNUFFs
AND UTKnILIN g
Apply by
the finger into the nos
rrils. Send for circular.
50 cents at Druggists.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-03

A bottle of whiskey % years old
was found in the cellar of the Gym
thiana, XIV, school house.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-03

The best place to obtain good Bust
ness Education is at the n. w. Business
College and Academy, Madison, Wis.
Send for Journal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-03

Inc penetrating qualities of petroleum are well
known TO those who have any know ge OF its
properties at ALL and that is what makes it SO val
liable as hair producer Carboline is crude oil
deprived Of its odor and color.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-03

The Prohibitionists of Upton, Iowa,
tore down a saloon and set ire to the
ruins.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-03

Beware of he incipient stages of consumption.
Take Piso'S Cure in time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-03

For SaIe--A ten toa Fairbanks Scale com
plete for half price. Address P. T. Barry, 81
FRANKLIN st. Chicago, Ill
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-03

Rapid death often follows children's complaints
Browns Teething Cordial allays all their ills.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-03

Aliens Iron Tonic Bitters correct
ture Of j. P. Allen, Druggist, St Paul Mimi
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-03

For cold ia the head there is nothing so good
as Pisos Remedy for Catarrh.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-03

The sale of n. K. Browns Ess Jamaica Gin
ger far exceeds that Of all others put together.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-03

A party of Pacific coast indians ate
fifty sackfUls of grasshopper$ at one
of their recent banquets.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-03
COnfiding Children.

Happy is the mother whose children
cling to mamma, and give her all sorts
Of confidence in that tender hour be-
fore they 60 to sleep. It may seem
like a burden sometimes, when you
are tired, and particularly tired of
noise and talk, to give the children
that hour, but you will never regret
it. In all their apparently wrong-do-
ings give them forever and eternally
the benefit of the doubt. Let them
feel absolutely certain that there is
one person in the world who will ap-
preciate the force of the temptations
as well as the weight of the wrong
act. 1t may be that to render this
blessed result possible we women are
given the smaller brains, and that we
have an innate power of inaccuracy,
and that we do not greatly purpose to
be entirely and coldly reasonable.
IXTACoIHUATL, which, next to
Popocatapetl, is the highest volcano
IN Mexico, is universally called the
white woman" in the land of the
Montezumas. It's shape, as viewed
from Popocatapetl, some $50 miles
away, is Suggestive of a dead giantess
rooed for burial, the white shroud
showing the contour of breast and
limbs. The face is perfect in outline,
and long hair seems to stream in sill
very locks from the snowy forehead
down over the sides of the bier. Her
feet are turned toward Popocatapetl,
and between them lies a line of low
hills, brown and treeless.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-03
IS ~ NYMAN. Tiffin. Ohio.
Opium HABIT !

Sufferers from this pernicious habit will 70 write TO DR.
MARSH, of Quincy Meh who has world reputation for
the cures he has made during the past twelve years. The
points to be communicated the
of time used present drug per week SAINT
tarium Treatment when Send testimonials from
leading physicians and
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-03

At the last accounts the debts of II.
R. H. Albert Edward footed up 81,
000 900.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-03

Eli the Diamond Dyes more cOlOring
is given than in any known Dyes and they give
faster and more brilliant colorS 10c at all drug
gIsts Wells, Richardson & Co., Burlington, Vt
Sample Card, 81 coors, and book of directions for
&c. stamp.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-03
FUEL and LIGHT.
AT HALF PRICE.

DR.. VIM Fields, of ST. Louis Mo- has invented
a process whereby crude Petroleum and
ChemIcaliZed Water in about equal parts
say one barrel of oil to one barrel Of water add
ed together, are equal to two barrels of oil. His
first Caveat on the use of Petroleum, Water
and Air was dated February 18TH 1866, and the
last one June 3D.. 1884. Patent applied for 1t will
do away with wood and Coal as this
will answer for every purpose where
fire is needed, such as smelling iron, generating
steam, for stoves and CRATES Of every kind, wit1
saving of over one hundred per cent. in cost and
labor. The greatest invention of the age Ad-
dress DR.. WV. FIELDS 81 Chestnut St louis. Mo
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-03

Csc buys pair Of Lyons Patent Heel Stiffners
Wakes boot or shoe last twice as long.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-03

G00l PAY For Agents.v:$1Oc to $3.50 per NO.
WV ~ made selling our fine Books and Bibles
Write TO ]. Q McCurdv & Co. CHICAGO. III
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-03
Said in Fun.

WHAT ELSE COULD IDo?
Her lips were so near
That-what else could I do?
You'1 be angry, l fear,
But her lips were so near
Well, / can't make it clear,
Or explain it to you,
But-her lips were so near
That-what else could ] do!
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-04-15
WILLIAMSBURG.
County Court The Asylum board-ho
liaious.

County Court The Asylum Bcard-ho
Iiaious.
correspondence OF tho Richmond Dlspatcn.I
ApRu. IL. 1884.
The County Court was in session to-day
and a large crowd was in attendance. NO
business OF importance was transacteu,
but large crowds were to be seen on the
outside discussing the asylum election:
Several members Of the Board are expected
on the evening train, and Its expected tnat
n caucus of the Democratic members VIII
be held tonight. Thcasylum Mahoneites are
making every effort TO win over some Oh
the Democratic members to vote ior re-
tanning some Of their men; but II the
Democrats do their duty not one OF the
crowd will be left. Their conduct Tor
the last two years will never be forgotten
by the people OF this town.
At meeting of the congregation OF Bru-
ton parish held in the lecture-room to-day
the following yestrymen were elected: III.
X. NJ. Garrett, DR.. G. w. Coleman, II. L.
Jones, John l.. Mercer, G. c Dixon, L. NJ.
Thompson, Robert A. Bright, William IL.
Il. Morecock, Robert +. Cole, Sidney
Smith, ST., Or. Van +. Garrett, and ii. Il.
uundleY.
Contracts will be let on the 26th OF this
month for building and furnishing the
new courthouse for Warwick county.
The building will be two-story, and cost
obout $4,000. w.
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THE STATE AT LARGE.
DANvHLE.
sudden Death-Amongst thc Churehes-A
Primary a, Nighs-0ut FOR A White Mans
eox.eor,,os


sudden Death-Amongst the Churehes-A
primnry nj Night--0ut for A White Mans
Governments.
Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch'l
Arm. IL, 1884.
Information was received here Saturday
that Mr.. John NJ. Thomas, n prominent
citizen of southwestern Halifax. died sud-
denly OF disease OF the heart at his home,
near Barksdale's depot, on the 18th instant.
Yesterday was day Of stir amongst the
church-goers. Rev. DR.. w. Il. Hall, OF
Lynchburg, preached at the presbyterian
church. Rev. l.. A. Cutler continued the
special services at the Christian church.
During these services nine members nave
been received. Rev. DR.. Goodwin re-
ceived four members into The Baptist
church. Rev. George +. Pierce, ID. d.,
bishop Of the Methodist Episcopal church.
preached nj the Main-Street Methodist
church. Easter services were held at the
Episcopal church, during which the new
twenty. observation-disclosures organ was used
In leading choir OF five soprano. three
alto. three tenor, three bass voices.
n Is very likely that the demand for
primary election will prove superior to
that for nominations by large committee.
the voting to be done in each ward, and
perhaps at night, so busy are people.
Mr.. james Wood, city sergeant, and Tor
long time (until about three wears ago.
leader amongst the Republicans, came
oft in card Saturday evening, in which
he SAYS: 81 am in favor of white mans
government, and shall support the ticket
at the May election put forward by the
Conseryative-D Democratic party, and con-
tinuc to cooperate with that party in mu-
nicipal affairs" ALPHA.
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PETERSBURG AND VICINITY.
Death of q Prominent Physician-Funcrnl OF
Rev. J. ID. Bailey.

fJeHtU OIL n ht
Rev. J. ID. Dueiey.
Correspondence OF the Richmond ihsDatch.l
APRIL ii, 1884.
A telegram received here this morning
announces the death last night, at MS resi-
dence, in Amelia county, Of DR.. William
G. Booth. one Of the most prominent men
OF his section, and universally beloved as n
citizen and physician. He died OF conges-
ton of the liver and lungs, after painful
illness Of q few days. lie will be buried
with Masonic houors tomorrow.
The remains OF the late Rev. j. ID. Dud-
lev, who died suddenly Saturday afternoon
at his residence, in Dinwiddie county, were
brought to this city at 81 O'Clock last eve
ming on the train from the west, and were
buried in Blandford by the grave OF his
wife. The body was met at the depot by
number of friends, and the ceremonies
ut the grave were very simple. MIR. Dud-
lev was born In Richmond, and had been
in the ministry for fully forty years, preach
ing during that long period at different
points within the bounds Of East Hanover
Presbytery. For some years he preached
and taught school together In Goochland
county. Latterly he was the pastor OF
Hebron church, in Amelia county, just
across the creek from his residence. He
was sixty-eight years old. He married q
daughter of the late John II. Brown. one
Of Petersbyrg's first representatives in the
Legislature.
4 number OF our merchants end busi-
ness-men will go on an excursion to-mor-
row on the new steamer Gem TO Smith
field aud the intervening landings on James
river. The object OF the excursion Is to
make the acquaintance and form closer
business connections with the people OF
that section, who have recently shown a
disposition to trade with Petersburg.
Next week there will be an excursion from
Smithtield TO this city, in furtherance OF
this scheme.
Scores OF parties large and small, white
people and colored-left the city to-day on
fishing excursions to the ponds and streams
in the adjacent counties. The weather,
however, has been rather cool for pic-nics.
Master Willie Turner, while fishing in
the river near POcahontas bridge to-day,
fell overheard and was barely rescued
from drowning.
An accidental fire occurred in the Office
Of Mr.. James NJ. Williams's large sumac-
mill on the river yesterday, which was
fortunately discovered in time to prevent
any serious damage.
There was a marked absence Of flowers
In the Episcopal churches on Easter Sum
day. The music, however, was unusually
fine.
The Coalition Convention meets tonight
TO elect fourteen delegates TO the State
Convention. There has been good deal
of canVassinp to-day by paPtieS who are
anxious TO be chosen as delegates. The
Convention tonight is a joint body. COM
posed Of delegates elected separately by
the Readiuster and Republican wings OF
the party. ROBIN hDAIR.
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$500. m cancer Trcatment.

Mr.. w. II. Gilbert, Albany, Ca, says:
"a cent,eman named Moore near this
citv had an eating cancer on bis face, which
had eaten away bis nose and his under LIP,
and had extended up until II had nearly
reached his eve. The cancer was eating
his INNS and had rendered his teeth so
loose that no thought they might at any
time drcn ont He has been taking
SwIips Specifc about three months, and
lie eject has been wonderful. 1t has
driven the poison from his system, the
cancer has healed greatly, his teeth have
become strong again, and he thinks he has
been rescucd from an awful death. He is
the most enthusiastic man / ever saw"
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases
mailed free.
Drawer 3. Atlanta, Ga.
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DEATHS.

Died. suddenly of heart disease. at the res,aence
OF her daughter Mrs. Easey. on narS s'ieeI VIZ =
A. CHAFFIN. mother OF H. De '"'i""' !"
Funeral service DAY Tuesday =, S pc4c5
from the Fourth Pre:6ytean, ca ~ deceaseG no ow
err. viii be used. special train win convey the
remains and friends ofthe family d1v, 10 NE fsa PRSe c
mond and DanyiIe depot at O'Clock To-Day anu
return to Richmond about O'Clock y u.
Died, on Tuesday, april 6, 1884; THoMAs
CLOYD. infant son OF W. T. and the late Ehinia
c. Chadwick aged seventeen mon'hs'
Died, at the residence, No: 7o3 east tra ND
street. M ~ A. ~. l4th instant. ALMA TIKI
TRUDE. daughter OF A. =. and Clira M' "ooo-
man aged two years and four months, no nav
Funeral from tire house at IL NJ. TO-DAl
CTuesday 18th Instantly. Services at the grave.
Died Monday afternoon. 4th instant at 3:95
O'CLOCK NJ HIS residence. ITO south First street,
THOMAS :. ARMIsTBAD, In The iortY-htth year
of his age.
Funeral notice hereafter.