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Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-07-31

After having made a careful esli.
mate of the first twelve miles of the
II. ~ G. road surveyed from this
place recently to the z. Il o. road
and after having allowed the most
liberal estimates Of cost of grading,
masonry, bridge building, trestling
and cross-tying same ready for iron,
Maj. Robinette places the cost OF
same at not exceeding $1,000 per mile
and states that this cost is fully up to
the average of the entire line. Ac-
cording to estimates recently received
from competent engineers on solid
masonry, bridge work, etc, the above
estimate can be reduced at least
$500 per mile. Such estimates place
the building of this greatly needed
road within reach Of tho people, and
we hope to see it built and in opera
ton within the next Is months.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-07-31
DIED.

pORTER:-At the residence of
her father, Mr.. James Richardson,
of Pembroke, KY, Wednesday, July
20, Mrs. Annie Richardson Porter,
the young and beautiful wife of Mr..
q. ii. Porter. Less than u year ago
she was a happy and blooming bride,
with no cloud to obscure the horizon
oil her future. For several days she
had been dangerously sick and last
Wednesday death claimed her for a
victim. To the bereaved young hus-
band and afflicted relatives we tender
our sinccrest sympathies and deepest
coincidence.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-07-31
REFREsHMENT PRIVILEGES
October Fair, 1885.

The undersigned will receive seal
cd bids until Aug. 10th, at 10 O'Clock
A. NJ, for the right TO furnish re-
freshmcnts during the coming Fair
of the Christian Co. Agricultural and
Mechanical Association.
Bids should be made joint and sep
arate, SO much for the whole exclu-
sive right and so much for eating
and drinking privileges separately,
All bids or any lid may be reject
ell not satisfactory. The success
full bidder will not be entitled 10
tickets of admission for his hands
unless specially provided for in the
contract.
&C. f. JARRETT,
Com. }GEo. w. MEANS,
(JNo. w. McPHERsoN.
July 80, 1885.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-07-31
The Henderson Bridge Celebration,
July 80, 1885.

p The citizens of Henderson will give
a grand celebration on the 9th of
August the occasion being the formal
opening of the Henderson bridge.
Below we give the programme, and
committee on invitation;
PROGRAMME.
From to 3-Reception and Lunch.
From 3 to 6-Carriages and Bridge
Excursions.
From 6 to 7Is-Dinner.
From7l6 to9-Toasts and Respon-
ses.
From 6 to ll-Pyrotechnics.
COMMITTEE ON INVITATION.
Major John W. Mass, Gen, Basil Duke,
Judge W. j. Wood, Capt. A. o. Durland,
David Banks, Jr. Dewitt Worsham,
\. Fonda, Edward Atkinson,
Ben. Harrison, NJ. ii. Smith,
Pres. l.. IN. r. r, Co
&, Nj. Burbank, Starring Marshall,
Cant. Z. q. Perkins, Clarence Giyens,
Col. G. p. Atmore, George Atkinson,
Stuart II. Knott, Capt. lee Howell,
Phelps Sasseen, James Il. Rankin,
John b. Atkinson, Major J. Ed. Rankin
F.W. Vaughan, John W. Lockctt,
John II. barrett, ii. S. Park,
Col. jackson McClain, John G. Atkinson.
S. X. SNRKD, Chairman.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-07-31
socIALITIEs.

Maj. John Phelps is at Cerulean.
Miss Ada Kennedy, of Fairview,
was in the city Wednesday.
Mr.. A. w. Pyle and wife have re-
turned from Dawson.
Mr.. James Driscol spent several
days in Clarksville last week.
Mr.. N. Tobin, the tailor, has re-
turned from Cincinnati.
Miss Lou Iicdd went to Cerulean
Wednesday.
Mr.. i. A. Woodson, of CrOfton,
was in the city Wednesday.
Misses Hattie MILFORD and Ida
Wilson, of Cadiz, are visiting Miss
Ida Carloss, near the city.
Mrs. j. o. Terrell, has returned af-
ter an extended visit to South Caro-
lima.
Miss Sara Shycr, of GAINESVILLE,
Is visiting the family of Mr.. N. ID.
Shyer
Rev A. w. Mcacham will leave this
morning for Shelbyvillc, Tenn. to
ell rage IN a prOtracted meeting.
Miss Connie Whites very attractive
young lady from fernando, Miss, Is
visiting her sister, Mrs.C. NJ. Latham,
Misses Jesse laden and Grace
Lindsay are visiting friends In Hen
dcrson this week.
Esq. u. L. Randolph, member oI
the State Board of Equalization from
this district, returned home Sunday
Miss Emma Pratt, of Lancaster
Ohio, is visiting her sister, Mis-
Clara, at Mrs. Carrie Harts, on Nash
willie street.
Miss Sallie Buchanan, who has beef
visiting friends in Elkton for III,
past two weeks, returned home Wed
nesday.
Mr.. Robt. NJ. Steele, one of our en-
ergelic aud business young men, win
for the past two years worked for th
Southern Express Company, at thi
place, has accepted a position as mes
senger on the railroad from Provi
dencc, KY, TO Evansville, Ind.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-07-31

The U. B. S. Lodge No. l, an Or
ganization of colored people, is in a
very prosperous condition. AT the
last meeting 10 new members were
initiated and II petitions favorably
received. The receipts of the even
ing amounted to $l7O,25, The meet
ing nights are the LIST and Bird Mon
days in each month. For the present
term Wyatt Watt is President.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-07-31

Wallace e Co.'S, circus, which is
doing the small towns, will show at
Lafayette next Monday. The state
press is constantly telling of the
swlndling operations of gang of
bunco men who are following this
show and those who go to the circus
Monday would do well to leave their
pOcket-books at home.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-07-31

An Indian Territory special says :
Indians are stealing aud killing cat
tie belonging TO the lessees of the
Cheyenne and Arapahoe reservation,
believing that, owing to the present
state of affairs, but little notice will
be taken of their Expectations. Many
cattle men claim that the Govern
ment will have to interfere to pro.
tect their cattle, pending the settle.
ment of the order of ejectment.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-07-31

We understand that the young peo-
pie of South Christian have decided
to omit inviting to their brandances
any young man who goes to such
places filled up with liquor. Those
who are fond of their toddies will be
expected to enjoy them elsewhere
than in the presence of ladies.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-07-31
notice.!

All persons indebt-
ed to the firm Of Met
calfe, Graham & Co.,
are requested to call
and settle their ac-
counts at once, as I
am compelled to close
up the books.
w. J. GRAHAM.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-07-31
Selections none here.

The following prescription was
handed us by Mr.. NJ. Adams, which
if used in time, is sure cure for
pink-eyc: Dissolve one ounce of chic
ride Potash in one-half gallon warm
water and rub the glands of the neck
of the animal effected. Also drench
with the following: Two ounces each
of water of ammonia, oil of turpen-
tine and oil of lard.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-07-31

AS the season is far
advanced we are Of
fering some special
bargains in Summer
Goods. Our stock OF
White Dress Goods is
still complete and an
early call will secure
bargains in this de-
partment. We will
make close prices on
all goods to reduce
our stock for the fall.
We have received
some nice choice Fall
Styles in Carpets and
we advise you to buy
now as they will be
higher this fall. We
can show you some
nice styles.
JONES & co.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-07-31
Hopkinsville Tobacco Market.

July 30, 1885.
Our sales for the week, 800 hhds.
Prices fully sustained for all kinds,
some complaint Of dry weather in
some portions of the district, quote
nricpa.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-07-31
TOBACCO SALES.

Sales by Buckner Il Woodbridge,
July %, 20 and 30, 1885, of l2S hhds.
of tobacco as follows:
81 hhds. medium to good leaf
rs 80 to Ii 80.
"A hhds. common leaf-$7 % to
5 90.
26 nhds. medium 10 good Tugs
$6 so 10 7 70.
l6 hhds. common lugs-$5 90 to
6 90.
Market strong and prices fully sus-
tanned for all kinds.
Sales by Hancock, Frasher & Rags
dale, July 2Sth, of "a hhds. Of tobac-
co rs follows:
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-07-31
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

We are authorized to announce
James Breathitt asa candidate to rep
resent Christian county in the Legis-
laturc. Subject to the action of the
Republican party.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-07-31
SPECIAL LOCALS,
Dissolution Notice.

The partnership heretofore exist
ing between w. j. Graham, G. w.
Metcalfe and G.. w. Metcalfc under
the style and firm name Of Metcalte.
Graham IL Co., is this day dissolved
by the mutual consent of all the part.
ners. w. j. Graham will take charge
Of the property and assets of the firm
and will have the exclusive right to
sign the firm name in winding up
the business.
lIopkinsville, Ky, July 25th, 1885
w. j. GRAHAM,
G. w. METCALFE,
G.. w. METCALFE.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-07-31

We arc authorized To announce Mr..
Frank b. Richardson as a candidate
to represent Christian county in the
Lower House of the next Legislature.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-07-31

Ny business at home requires my personal
attention and for this reason give up my con-
npction with the firm OF Owan Il Owsley, and
in seyering my connection from the said firm
desire to bespeak for the new firm of Cowan
n Co., the good will and patronage OF my
friends. Il. p. OwsLEY.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-07-31
Notice of Dissolution.

TOWNSVILLE, KY, July %. 1885.
The firm of Cowan n Owsley Is this day ter
minated by mutual consent, II. Z. OwslPy re-
firing from The firm. The business will from
this date be conducted by the firm of Cowan q
Co. WIN. COwAN,
r. Z. OwSLIY.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-07-31

A negro man living near Iolivar,
Tenn, was out blowing in the field
last Wednesday and both he and Ii is
mule were killed by lightning.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-10
AGED AND UNCARED FOR.
The WIFE of a New York Ohioial Refuses
Her Mother shelter.

From the N6t0 York World
An old lady, neatly dressed in black,
with faded worsted shawl on her thin
ned gray locks, entered the Charities
commissioners office in Brooklyn yester-
day morning. She was shown in the pri-
yate room Of Clerk Short, where she rela-
ted her story:
'My name is Mary Farrell" she said,
land live at No. 1872 Hamilton avenue.
/ am - years Old. l was worth cOnsid-
era cle money at one time, and lived in
Canada with my husband. He was I'M
fortunate Ia his business and lost all his
money, and we came TO the United States
to live. lie left shortly afterward on
business trip aud | have not seen him
since. That is twenty Yeas ago, and l
don't know whether he is dead or alive.
now live IN back room, for which |
piy s. 80 per week. am obliged to get
the money by Begging, but some good
neighbors give me bread to eat OCCASION
ally. / have but one child, "A daughter,
and she is we'll of. She is The wife Of
prominent official ofthis city. About two
years ago l went TO her for assistance
and asked her aid. but she refused me and
gave as a reason that she had nothing TO
spare. She never visits me, and even
when l meet her on the street she turns
Der lace from me. cuG Will not alluW ueI
children even TO speak TO me, and l am
their grandmother, too"
The genial and kindly clerk was mucn
impressed by the poor old womau's story
and asked her il she desired 70 20 to the
almshOuse. This proposal seemed 10 i'll
the woman with horror, and she declared
il would kill her if she were Obliged to 20
there. What she wanted, she said, was
to have Clerk Short get her daughter 70 DO
something for Der.
When be recommended her TO see her
daughter herself. and ask her again for
assistance, she remarked that she would
be ashamed to 90 10 her again after she
had been once turned from the house.
She finally concluded 10 accept the clerks
suggestion, and, refusing the five cents
for car fare which the clerk offered her,
she left the Office.
"The story is absolutely true" said
Clerk Short, when the old lady had LETT
the office. 1--WE have investigated this
ease and know from reliable sources that
she is temperate and without a single bad
habit"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-10

uiiua an DuIeL ana sleeping cars savannah
TO jacksonville.
Passengers for Brunswick by this train ar
rive at brunswick IVA Il. T., V. & q. r. r.
q. m. daily.
Passengers for Macon, Atlanta. Chattanoo-
ga, Knoxville, Bristol, Roanoke, Philadelphia
and New York. take tins train with through
Pullman Buffet sleepers daily.
Passengers for Fernandlna, Gainesville, c.
dsr Key, Ocala, Wildwood, Leesbmg, and all
stations on Florida Railway and Navigation
Company and Florida Southern Railway take
this Train.
Passengers for Madison, Monticello. ITALIA
hassee and al Middle Florida points take this
train.
Connections at jacksonville daily with Peo-
PIES Line Steamers and railroads for st. Au-
gustlne and all points on St. Johns river.
Through tickets sold and sleeping car berth
accommodations secured at Bren's Ticket
Once, No. q Bull street. and at the Compa-
ny's Depot, foot Of Liberty street.
JAS. L. TAYLOR,
Gen'l Pass. Agent.
r. G. FLEMING, Supt.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-10
ELAINE AND GAIL HAMILTON.
Reflections on the Probabilities Of the
Maine Mans denomination.

cath, IN Cincinnati inquirer.
The fact, however remains that Mr..
Blaine, Notwithstanding remarkable ex-
ertions ana sNtraordiuay combinations in
his favor, l0et The Presidential Office. IL
ft-wnrth WRITE Tor him 10 expeud the en-
ergies OF his party another time, and per-
haps makerR loss remarkable rum Does
be not owe totne country the example OF
being les soJetous than Henry Clayf
Undoubtedly be has popular follow.
in 4, especially among the young people.
bat when DE ran last year there was a
general belief ~ tue commencement Of the
campaign That ne had the best chance,
an : great numbers OF careless or indifier-
earl ibope nipported him with the idea
uptt b. c1Uil hot bee beaten.
lia Will commence another campaign
with every former opponent encouraged
tO oppose HIM llehA some surrounding
winch are uy no means agreeable or prtl-
d=nt. 0aH Hamilton, "a female writer in
hh-fahfhy mas again considered ID useful
~ start-uft N the political line of work.
have not umch iallh IN amy mans cause
hacked M h} au unmarried Womau's Den.
There was some truth iu what Old Napo.
leon said about women. that the great
est of Thorn had made the most soldiers
for France.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-10
aaiIrcanG.
Savannah, Florida Z Nastem Fly.

IAN trains Of this road are run by Central
1907 Meridian time, which is SO minutes slower
than Savannah time.l
SUPERINTENDENT OFFICE,(
SAVANNAH, Mny 9, 1885.
ON AND AFTER SUNDAY. May 3, 1875,
~ Passenger Trains ON this ROAD VIII ruin
as fOllOWs.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-10
HALLOO! HALLOO! RALLOO |!
1879 Congress Street!

How is Clothing now! Clothing is
all right, and prices are down, down,
down! The bottom has dropped out.
There never was time when purchasers
could get as much for their money as now.
The spirit Of the times seems to be to al
most give Clothing away, and we just
want the public to understand we can go
just as far in that line as any firm in the
city, and so we are in the race.
Clothing for Men, Youths, Boys and
Children, and prices are way down.
We still claim, and also will perform it
by giving you as much, if not more, for
your money than any house in the city.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-10

Shakespeare tells how this can De ac-
compisned in one OF his immortal plays;
but debts 90 nature must Doe paid on De-
maud unless days OF grace Dee obtain 1t
through the use Of DR.. ricrce's "Glldcu
M"dicai Discovery" H. is not "curo.
an, but invaluable Tor sore throat, bron-
chitis. asthma. catarrh. consumption, and
nll diseases of the pulmonary and other
orgnns, caused by scruiula or "had blood. d"
scrOfdluus ulcers, BwellinVs and tum0rs
are curod by It's wonderful Alternative
action. By druggists.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-10

w hile the actual composition OF the
Dutlea appear % bea crumbiiag, volcanic
s.esptla, yei there u little doubt but thai
'heif present condition WAS brought about
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-10

Local Sleeping Cars on all night trains be-
tween Savannah and Augusta, savannah and
Macon, Savannah and Atlanta.
Connections.
The Milledgeville and EatontOn train runs
daily Except Monday between Gordon and
Eatonton, and daily Except Sunday between
katOnton and Gordon.
Train No. 80, leaving Savannah at 8:45 .
m, will not stop Except on Sundays) to put
OF passengers at stations between Savannah
and No. A.
Eufaula train connects at Cuthbert for Fort
Gaines daily except sunday.
The Perry accommodation train between
Fort Valley and Perry runs daily Except sun
day..
The Albany and Blakeiy accommodation
tram runs daily Except Sunday between
ALBANY and Blakely.
At Savannah with Savannah, Florida and
Western Railway; at Augusta with all lines
to North and East; at Atlanta with Airline
and kennesaw Routes to all points North,
East and West.
Tickets for all points and sleeping car berths
on sale at City once, No. 20 Bull street.
G. A. WHITEHEAD, WILLIAM ROGERS,
Gen. Pass. Agt. Gen. Supt., Savannah,
j. c. SHAW, w. +. SHELLMAN,
Gen. Trav Agt. Traffic Manager.
Savannah, ga
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-10
Three Revolution Cylinder Press
tHoe), size Of bed 30 inches by 46 inches; cos
81, $50 will be sold at $1,000. This press is al
good as new for all practical purposes.
ONE CHAMBERS
Newspaper Folding Machine.

win fold sreet Ssx52 inches. This machine
was built to order in 1850, and is as good to-
day as when It left the factory. Cost $1,000;
will be sold for $3.50.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-10
saailrnanu.
Central ( Southwestern RaiIrd2

All trains OF this system are run bv Stand
ard 1907 Meridian time. which is 36 m ji,1,ia-
slower than time kept by city. -u'es
SAYAENAH, GA. MAY ". Iasz
ON AND AFTER SUNDAY, May2i Iss-
~ Passenger Trains on the Coutra1 pa;
south western Railroads and branches , sI3
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-10

A CARDIFF all suffering rom errors and
IA indiscretiona OF youth, nervous weakness,
early decay, loss of manhood, etc, / win send
a recipe that will cure you, FREE OF
CHARGE. This great remedy was discovered
by a missionary in South America. Send
self addressed envelope to REV. JOSEPH L
INMAN. Station ID. New York.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-09-24
Fresh Fashion Notes.

Black or cream lace mantle are
worn with any toilets.
Canvas draperies are much emil oys
ed for silk dresses.
Etamine and cotton fabrics, stf bed
with gold, are novelties.
Irvine color and green contle to
be a favorite combination.
Red satteen petticoats are W at
the seaside and mountains.
Gauze ribbons are used folri M
ming dresses as well as bonnets
Fine wool stockinette jerses fare
dotted with tiny points of chenie.
Rocco jewelry, like that won by
the Italian peasants, is very popular.
Jackets made of silk or woolel lace
are again revived, after ten years.
rest.
Embroideries for yachting costumes
have anchors, oars and miniature
flags.
Turkish and Indian embroleries
are very much used for trimming can
vas dresses.
White vests are made of Trkish
toweling, and buttoned with small
pearl buttons.
Lizards, spiders, butterflies, mice
and ravens are some of the oil FAM
cies in jewelry.
= Roman sashes and those divide,
watered ribbon are worn with erseys
and round waists.
Cream and white lace are worn
over foundations of chartreuse, anber,
orange, pink and blue.
New and pretty house aprns to
wear at high teas and the like over
rich t.ilets made short are "Rmann
in effect on the skirt part, and are en-
broidered with an edge in rich )rien-
tai colors in Roman designs The
novel feature OF the apron consists of
there being added sleeveless ouave
Jacket, but cut away still NOR than
even these diminutive jackets lsualIy
are. The back of the jacket eaches
several inches below the wait, ard
joins the apron on the side sean. --Ex.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-09-24
Vermont Ys. Kansas.
Lewiston Journal.

Parties lately returned to Kansas
City from Maine and the seacoast,
who attended the Grand Army re-
union, tell 20 the folks there good
one of Major Wisenaan, of Lawrence,
whom every one in the State knows
to be good Kansas man. When
his party was passing through Vers
mont on the way 10 Portland, Major
Wlseman was struck by the bare,
meager look of the farms, their small
ness and the outward appearance of
poverty. He remarked many times
upon the stunted appearance of every.
thing, and regarded the little hillsdale
or valley homes as the abodes of hard
living, for which pure air would
hardly compensate. : misconceptions
were always with Kansas farms, Kan
sas views and Kansas wealth. When
the train slowed up at little station
for the engine to take water, Major
Wlseman got up to stretch his cramp-
ed legs, and, walking down the plat>
form, he met a native" man whose
looks did not lbetoken starvation, but
whose general appearances indicated
close economy. Our Major inter-
rogated him with unusually patroniz-
ing blandness:
my friend do you live hereg'
II DO"
DO you own farm9'
eyes"
do you raise enough to eat9 per-
sisted the major.
"Oh, yes, we manage to get
enough"
Don't some of your people starveP
said our Kansas friend; 81 shouldn't
think you raise enough to keep body
and soul together You should move
to Kansas, where we raise 80 bushels
of corn to the acre, and go bushels of
wheat!
The native did not seem struck
With wonder, but quietly remarked,
I'VE manage to get along"
DO you make anything?" then ask
ed Kansas
eyes, I have made enough in twen-
ty years to get mortgages on two
large farms, replied the Vermonter.
For a moment Major Wiseman was
staggered, but standing by the grass
hopper State, he returned to the
charge.
why. we waste more wheat and
corn in Kansas than you can raise on
your farms here Our farmers throw
away more than your entire crop
amounts to.
II believe you do" said the Y en-
monter. IF you didn't waste SO
much probably tbs interest on nay
mortgages would be paid more
promptly"
This settled the MAJOR. He return,
ed hastily to the car and during tAe
of the ride through Yer
mont there was the same look in his
eye that appeared at the time he stub
bed his toe, on which was corn.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-09-24
COntagisn by Mail.
Springfield Union.

The possibility of the communica.
ton of contagious diseases by mail
has more than once been proven, but
a physician of Watertown, N. z, re-
ports case which should be under
scored. A little girl dying with scar
let fever wished to send a dying kiss
to a little friend. She pressed her
lips to letter which her mother was
writing to relative and circle drawn
around the spot that was kissed. The
letter passed through the mails, and
the little friend received the message
of love by kissing the circumscribed
spot on the letter What could be
more natural and affectionate9 Short
ly afterward the child was attacked
by the scarlet fever and died, and as
it was the only case in the place, the
physician believes that the contagion
was communicated by the letter.