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Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-01-22
A Remarkable Woman.

From The Boston Advertiser.
A remarkable woman died recently at
Benares, in India. She was Anna, wild
ow of Gen. James Kennedy, of the Ben
gal Cavalry. Her life set at defiance all
orthodox medical theories, for though
SO years of age, she never left the plains
in India, going to the hills for her health
only on one occasion. She lived to see no
less than 176 lineal descendants, of
whom 12S survive her. She was mar
ried at the age Of fifteen, and had eigh-
teen children, eighty grandchildren,
seventy-three great-grandchildren and
five eat-great-grandchildren. Besides
military officers of inferior rank, her
father, husband, two sons, one son.in-
law and four grandsons were generals in
the army. She lost her husband at the
age of so, after fifty-fve years of married
life. For nearly half century Mrs.
Kennedy has been the center Of society
at Benares, where she accomplished the
difficult task of being equally popular
with Europeans and natives; and 80
great was her activity of mind and body
to the very last that whenever the Ma
harsjah of Benares called upon her she
never failed, though thirty years his
senior, to offer him the use of her arm
when he left. She retained her vigor
Gus intellect unimpaired until the last. :
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-01-22

Peter Schultz of Lawrence, boarded a
train to 60 to the next station, and find
ing the train did not stop where he want
ed to get of, he jumped from the train
while under full Roadway striking on his
head. fracturing his skull, cutting the
scalp from ear to ear, throwing it down
on his face.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-01-22

From July LIST, 1884, to January LIST,
1885, 124 900 acres of school land had
been sold in Barber county for S3S, los,
and $3.50 acres in the municipal town.
ship of Comanche brought $55, 5S9; max
ing grand total of 3O,SSO acres selling
for 500, 696. Thus is the State school
fund increased.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-01-22

Belle Plaine Neus: We are informed
that team was seen to drive up to the
residence of one of our physicians the
other evening, and a corpse" was hur-
riedly conveyed from the wagon to the
CELLAR, when the team drove hastily
away. Was it subject for dissection?
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-01-22

A fire at Usage city destroyed a candy
factory and restaurant kept by F. n.
Elliot, A. P. Towards store and Harry
Lewis meat market. The total loss was
estimated at $4,000.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-01-22

DR.. S. 81. Marley, formerly of Beloit,
has been elected Is q Representative to
the Washington Territory Legislature.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-01-22

An anti-horse thief association haf
been organized at Thayer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-03-12

long time I used every Sunday to
teach a class of little boys at the MIS-
sion Sunday school, a branch of Our
church at home There were quite a
number of them ranging from s to IA
years old, and they were just as intel
ligent and smart, as [ could have
wished. But. do you know, the first
Sunday that I took that class | was
amused. OF course, wanted to know
their names. where they lived, and IN
fact who they were. Questioning
them in turn I found their answers
quite satisfactory, until [ came to a
bright little fellow about ten years
old. He told me his name and where
he lived, but when asked him his
fathers business he did not reply at
once. [ treasured him with my
brightest smile, but felt dubious when
he said he guessed he couldn't tell me
that. My curiosity was now aroused,
and I at once made up my mind to
know all about it. Thinking of the
horrible dynamiters and burg lars and
all those awful men we were constant
~ hearing about. it was with some
trepidation that insisted on his tell
ing me. His reply reassured me 70
greater or less extent. He said: MY
papa is the bearded lady twice week
at the dime museum ,"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-03-12
The Banana.

By descent the banana is develop
ed tropical lily, not at all remotely
allied to the c )mmon iris, only that
It's flowers and fruit are clustered to-
gether on a hanging spike instead of
growing solitary and separate as in
the true irises. The blossoms which,
though pretty, are comparatively in
conspicuous for the size of the plant,
show the extraordinary persistence of
the lily type; for almost all the vast
number Of species more or less dire city
descended from the primitive lily
continue to the very end of thechap-
ter to have six petals, six stamens and
three rows of seeds in their fruits or
capsules. But practical man, with his
eye always steadily fixed on the one
important quality of edibiIity-the
sum and substance to most people Of
all botanical researcb-has confne
his attention almost entirely to the
fruit of the banana. In all essentials
(other than the Systematically unim-
pOrtant one just alluded TOY the banana
fruit in its original state exactly re
sembles the capsule of the iris-that
pretty pod that divides In three when
ripe, and shows the delicate orange
coated seeds lying in tri pie rows within
only, IN the banana, the fruit does
not open; In the sweet language Of
technical botany, it is an indehiscent
capsule; and the seeds. instead of
standing separate and distinct, as In
the iris, are Undecided In a soft ard
PUPPY substance which forms the
adI l01n on6 Y,po o+iaol roout Of tho
arrangement.
This is the proper appearance of the
original and natural banana, before
it has been taken in hand and cultiva-
ted by tropical man. When cat across
the middle, it ought to show three
rows of seeds, lnterspersed with pulp,
and family preserving some dim
memory Of the dividing wall which
once separated them. In practice,
however, the banana differs widely
from this theoretical ideal, AS practice
often will differ from theory; for it
has been so long cultivated aud Sc
lected by man-being probably one of
the very eldest, if not actually quite
the oldest, of domesticated plants
that it has all bat lost the original
heNO4I vi producing ScCSIS. Ills - o.
common effect of cultivation on fruits,
and it is of course, deliberately aimed
at by hortlculturists, as the seeds are
generally nuisance, regarded from
the point of view of the eater, and
their absence improves the fruit, as
long as one can manage to- get along
somehow without them. In the pretty
little Tonglerine oranges $50 ingen-
iously corrupted by fruiters into man
darins). the seeds have almost been
cultivated out; in the best pineapples,
and in the small grapes known in the
dried state as curTants, they have quite
disappeared; while in some varieties
of pears they survive only IN the form
of shriveled, barren and useless pip
pins. But the banana, more than any
other plant we know of, has managed
for many centuries TO do without seeds
altogether. The cultivated sort, es-
pecially in America, is quite seedless,
and the plants are propagated entirely
by suckers,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-03-12
Knocked Out by Disease.

The most vigorous physique and adamantine
matte and sther influences prejudical to health.
No one can persistently breathe vitiated or MAS
matte air, eat INV holesome food, indulge in ex-
cess, or toll INCREASINGLY without eventually all
sive measures against it is Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters But potent as this auxiliary of health is,
it would be preposterous to expect it to maintain
seek it's aid wilfully abandon every other pre-
caution against disease, and thus thwart its OPP
Grafton Sobriety, the avoidance of exciting
cause, are important elements in health mainten-
ance a regard being had to these a syss en-
fortified by the BltterS will be exempt from ma
laria, rheumatism, dyspepsia, constipation and
other maladies.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-03-12
MEXICO ASA SUMMER RESORT.
A Country Where Cold and Chflltness
are Absolute Strangers.
March Btlantic

Arriving at Cuautla, we found an
excellent hotel, the San Diego, dl-
rectly across the plaza from the rail-
way station, The landlord was a
German, and had been in the coun-
try about thirty years. The hetel was
a one-story structure, built around q
large court, the rooms opening upon a
tile-roOfed veranda. In the court was
tall datepalm, with sprays of rich,
orange -bued blossoms rising among
it's graceful plumes of dark green.
/ hardly expected to meet in an
obscure Mexican town a party of
American tourists passing the time IN
placid ease, but as they might be en-
countered at nice Swissinn in some
Alphine valley Yet we encountered
at the San Diego a most delightful
company of our compatriots One,
an eminent artist, who was something
Of an invalid, was enthusiastic over
the delicious air and glorious Of the
place. These winter days in Cuaulta
were all like cur ideal June weather
at home, he said There was no in
tense heat, while cold and chiiliness
were absolute strangers, Mexico he
regarded as superior to Florida as a
winter refuge. In these warm lands,
beside the endless scenic variety, there
was an unchanging climate all
Through the winter; at least on the
Pacific side of the mountains. On the
gulf Slope, as at Orisaba, there were
occasional fogs, and raw northers.
And then there are no mosquitoes
here" said another friend. Il have
never seen a land so free FROM them
The few insects one meets here are
really contemplate; [ feel inclined
to pity them for their feebIeness.
1t is, indeed, great mistake for
people to come to Mexico from the
north in the winter and conffne them
selves TO the capitol. They experience
the chilly weather which now apd
then visits the high regions of the
central tableland at that season, and
with the abrupt transitions of cold and
heat from morning to noon and night
they at times feel more discomfort
than IN their wlntry northern homes,
where genial hearth-fres glow, until
at last they ferhaps leave for home
IN disgust, matchmaking the whole
country. All this is mistake, when
on every hand are pleasant places like
Cuautla within easy reach of the
capitol by rail, journeying to which
might fill many weeks with a round
OF health giving pleasure, novel
scenes greeting the eyd everywhere.
There IS much of the greatest interest
To tourists to be seen in and around
the capitol, but there are pleasanter
winter abiding places near by. It is.
however, a good central point from
which to make agreeable tours all
over the country. Now that railway
communication with the United States
is completed, there will be many pleas
Ure travellers to Mexico When they
come, they should remember that
there are rich, warm valleys down
below, close at hand, where simple
existence seems q luxury, amid the
delicious airs of genuine tropical sur
roundings.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-03-12

The testimony of all intelligent
visitors at the New Orleans Exposition
S that the exhibition does not approach
that at Philadelphia in rs, in NUM-
Der Of attendance, completeness of
arrangements Or extent or character
if the display.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-03-12
FUN.
Oh! LATHER ME LIGHTLY.

Lather me lightly and speak to me low!
Trust me barber, the time Is near
When BARRIERS may talk from ear to ear
And no one hear!
Lather me lightly and speak to me low.
Lather me lightly and speak to me low.
Oh, iuterrogatve barber mine
Your close warm breath is strong like wine
(Lather me here
Here in the other eye)-speak to me low!
Huntington HaWkeye.
Sophronia asks if there is any
rhyme for zero. There is:
There's plenty of snow
For the cutters to go;
But the youth is a sort of a hero
Who daSheS away
With his girl in sleigh,
When the mercurys down below zero.
Boston Courier.
i will stay he sang, land sing my lay,
While slumber seals your eyes;
And the deep still night will chase the day
Away from the star-lit skies.
viii wake and sing till the morning star
Shall glow in the eastern sky
But he didn't; the dog woke up just then
And SD ,ote him hip and thigh
One man in Germany has made
and sold 100000 thermometers.
That's what you might call making
money by degrees.
In a billiard roona up town they
have pals Of milk standing about for
players to dip their cues into when
they require chalking.
Or. Harrison of New York has
married a daughter of Brigham
Young. 1t the doctor, in an unguard-
ed moment. were to ask his wife to
invite her brothers and sisters to tea
h.
shoald be excepted, he would have to
hlre a hall and employ two or three
dozen walters.
What is rcpentance?" queried the
Sundays school teacher. ITO be sorry
for doing wrong" said the good boy.
''Were you ever sorry for anything
you dld2' "Yes'm," said the bad boy.
What made you sorry 2" Great
Jehosaphat! Wasn't you ever spank
''Of the seven newspaper men who
eported Webster's famous address at
the laying of the cornerstone of
Bunker Hill monument, Edward
1verett Hale is said to be the only
ne now living" AS Mr.. Hale was
ally three years old when Webster
delivered his speech, his reportorlal
work on that occasion may be set
Town as a phenomenal journalistic
eat.
! Yes, that's all very true, said
man III reply to. a friend who had
spoken well Of an acquaintance. ''but
Jackson IS SO deucedly stingly." But
lis other good qualities more than
cover this social defect. It cannot
e denied that he is honest, and that
keeps his word. F." ooh, YES. he
Keeps his word. He keeps everything.
that's the trouble, He's too stingy
o give MS word y
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-03-12
From the Reverend CIerg

Among the many ministers of the gospel who
have been helped by Browns Iron Btters, the
r. v L, A. Spring, Coryden, Iowa, says, 4 used
it for general illheath and found it great help
Rev. Jas: McCarty, Fort Stevenson, Dakota, say S,
III cured me of severe dyspepsia and increased
my weight twenty-five pounds" The Rev. Mr.
Ofey, New Bern, n. c., says he has taken it, and
Considers 1t oae of the best medicines known.
The Rev. Mr.. Whitney, bingham, Wis says,
After long sickness from lung fever, [ used
Brown, s Iron Bitters and gained strength" So
throughout the States with hundreds and hun
dreds of other clergymen.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-03-12
Catarrhal Headache.

think Ely's Cream Balm is the best remedy
Tor cataTrh ever saw. I never took anything
that relieved me so quickly and have not felt as
well for long time. used to be troubled with
severe headaches two or three times week but
since using the Balm have only had one and that
was very light compared with former ones-J.
A. Alcorn, Agent, U. P. R. R. Co., Eaton, Col.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-03-12

Elberton, Ca. claims to have a
congregation called the Reformed
Hardshell Baptist Church." One of
its tenets is that no female member
shall wear any dress more costly than
calico, nor any headdress except a
sunb0nnet.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-03-12
81 Feel So Well,

Il want to thank you for telling me of DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription writes lady to
her friend: For long time was unfit TO attend
to the work of my household. kept about, but
felt thoroughly miserable. 1 had terrible back
aches, and bearing down sensations across me
and was quite weak and discouraged. I sent and
got some of the medicine after receiving your
letter, and it has cured me. hardly know myself
l feel so WELL
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-03-12

A lady of Greedy, Colo, has in he'
possession a ring which was taken
from the finger Of Cheyenne Indian
who was killed at Fort Robinson
The name Of "Alic9 Cheney" is en-
graved IL the ring, and she is anxious
to find the owner Of the ring.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-03-12

1t pays the Missouri farmers to shel
their corn and sell the cobs separate
~. The demand for corn cob pipes
has raised the price of the hitherto
worthless cobs to $24 wagon load.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-03-12
Hundred Years MIGHT he snAnt in

Of remedy for Catarrh. Cold in the Head an
Hay Fever, without finding the equal of Elv'S
Cream Balm. 1t is applied with the finger. Be
liquids ana snuffs Its effect is magical. 1t re-
heves at once and cures many cases which battle
physicians Price so cents at druggists. 60 cents
by mail. Ely Bros, Owego. n. Y.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-03-12

The purest, sweetest and best Cod Liver Oil In
the world manufactured from fresh, healthy
livers, upon the sea-shore. 1t is absolutely pure
and sweet Patients who have once taken it
prefer it to all others. Physicians have decided
it superior to any of the other oils in market
Made by CAswELL4 HAZARD & Co, New York.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-03-12
A Deceived Woman

3 the lady who uses cosmetics, face lotions, white
cad, bismuth, powders. arsenic etc, in the belief
If enriching and beautifying the complexion. 1t
S but temporary and ultimately destroys the skin
beyond the pewer Of nature TO restore Stop It'll
stop it now and use only DR.. Harter's Iron Tonic,
which imparts the vigor and loneliness Of youth.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-03-12

The New York policeman who went
down to Guatamala to organize the
police force there is row the most
powerful men in the republic, next to
President Barrios, and gets salary
of IS, OO0 year, an immense sum IN
Guatamala.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-03-12
ALI SPiayed Outs

Don't know what ais me lately Can't eat
well,-cant sleep well. Can't work, and don't
enjoy doing anything. Amt really SICK and
really amt well. Feel all kind o played out
someway." That is what scores of men say every
day. II they would take DR.. Pierces Golden
Discovery they would soon have no occasion to
say it. 1t purifieS the blood tones up the system
and fcrtifes it against disease 1t is great anti
bilious remedy as well.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-03-12

A Perfect Remedy for all abrasions of the
skin and all diseases of the feet of Horses and
Cattle, Invaluable to Stockmen. Coles Veteri-
nary Carbolisalve. In SOC. and 81 90 cans. At
Druggists or by mail. J. w. COLE & Co.,
Props, Black River Falls, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-03-12

The White House has beea painted
SO often that the white lead upon it j,
said to be, by actual mea urement
nearly 3 quarter Of an inch in thick
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-03-12

Table castors are out of date, In
lieu thereof are all sorts Of pretty
novelties In the form of bottles, TASKS
and cruets for holding oil, vinegar,
salt, pepper and all sorts of condi :
mentS
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-03-12

The removal Of Prof Sanbern of n. H. after
being pronounced incurabie by a score of ply
sicians, from Las Vegas, N. NJ, to his home was
effected by administering DR.. Harters Iron Ton
ic, which has restored him to his former good
health
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-03-12

Mr.. Lykens, of Mines, small town
near Altoona. is said to be the father
of five boys, three of whom came
into the world fully equipped with
teeth.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-03-12

Local legislation in Atlanta, Ca,
prohibits loud talking, laughing or
smoking in or near the vestibu1e Of
any church.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-03-12

A Chicago collector of rare books
has paid 81, 500 for bible. Thought
it was something new probably.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-03-12
Maryland, Ny Maryland"
Pretty Wives,
Lovely daughters and noble men

Maryland, My Maryland"
Pretty Wives,
Lovely daughters and noble men,
My farm lies in rather low and mi
asraatic situation, and
my wife,
s'Who?'
''Was avery pretty blonde"'
Twenty years ago. became
''Sallow!"
'Hollow-eyed'
"Withered and agedr'
Before her time, from
'Malarial vapors, though she made no
particular complaint, not being of the
grumpy kind, yet causing me great I'M
9asiness.
"a short time ago I purchased your
remedy for one of the children, who had
a very severe attack OF biliousness, and
it occurred to me that the rene. might
help my wife, as found that our little
girl, upon recovery had
"Lost!"
"Her sallowness, and looked as fresh
as new blown daisy. Well the story
is soon told. My wife. to-day, has
gained her old time beauty with COM
pound interest, and is now as handsome
a matron Gf do say it MYSELF as can
be found in this county, which is noted
for pretty women. And I have only
Hop Bitters to thank for it.
''The dear creature just looked over
my shoulder, and says I can f1atter equal
to the days of our courtship,' and that
reminds me there might be more pretty
1CiUeS If my brother farmers would do
as | have done,'
Hoping you May long he spared to do
good, l thankfully remain.
G. L. JAMES.
BELTsvILLE, Prince George Co., Nd,
May goth, 1883.
e5s~None genuine without a bunch of green
Hops on the white label Shun al the vile poison
Gus stuff with Hop" or Hops in their name,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-03-12
Free! free! Erees

Free trial bottles, of Dr. Taft's Asthmalem, q
perfect cure for ASTHMA can be had free of
charge. Ask ysur druggist to send to Bosworth
& Son, Milwaukee, and get one. 1t never fails
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-03-12

Recently discovered mumies serv,
to prove that tattooing was com
mon among the ancient Peruv ans.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-03-12

Arrangements have been made in
Cornell University for teaching the
literary and practical form Of journal
ism.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-03-12

The trade OF Calcutta last year
amounted 10 828,483, 353 rupees. or
about $500, 600, 900.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-03-12

Don't disgust everybody by hawking. blowing
and splitting, but use DR.. Sage'S Catarrh Remedy
and be cured.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-03-12
His Papa's Business.

st. Paul Globe.
" We teach Sunday school classs
Yes, indeed" said pretty young st.
Paui society lady the other day. For
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-03-12

Vienna is to have beer exhibitions,
IN which all visitors are to be allowed
TO sample the goods exhibited.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-03-12
a Husbands Greatest Blessing

is strong, healthful, vigorous wife with a clear
handsome complexion. These can all be acquir-
ed by using DR.. Harter's Iron Tonic.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-03-12

1t is said that Japanese women
have never seen and dc not know the
use of pins.