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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-02-03
MARvELs OF SURGERY. :


Birthmark Removed.
So life be left in our bodies, no mat
ter if they be hacked or hewed or
MANNED or broken, the surgeon will
set hopefully about the work of repair.
The process of grating animal tissue
is now carried to such extent that the
deficiency of one creature is made good
by taking piece or part of another.
A disfiguring birthmark on the face of
q child was recently nearly cut away,
and patch of skin taken from the arm
of the mother was transplanted to
cover the wound. A man so frightful-
ly burned as to,lose the greater part OF
his epidermis was successfully re-cov-
cred from froRskin. Oculists have taken
cornea from the eyes ofrabbits, cats or
dogs, to replace and make good the
vision of human beings.
That wonderful fiber, the nerve, has
also yielded itself to the skillful touch
of science. The nerves may be patched
and pieced. The nerves of brutes have
been successfully joined to the stumps
of severed nerves of men. Badness
may be cured by grating. A New
York physician has recently repaired
ravages of this kind by taking gratis
from the patients own scalp, where
time had spared his locks and after
ward elxing out the supply by portions
taken from the head Of another per-
son, doubtless selecting hair of the
proper color. These gratis were cnt
up by means of q punch, and included
not only the thickness of skin but also
entertainments tissues beneath which
left them fully quarter of an inch
thick. Holes corresponding in size to
those left after the removal Of the
gratis were. of course, made in the
scalp for their reception. All the
gratis united well, without suppura-
ton or untoward results, and bore hair
luxuriantly.
Even the bones, where they have
been splintered by accident or destroyed
by disease, may be replaced with bet
ter bones and become incorporated
with the complete osseous structure.
In the light of such surgical achieve
ments the mysterious creation of woman
in the garden of Eden loses part OF
its incomprehensibility. The hurts and
ailments of our poor humanity are
helped and healed with skill that ap.
proaches magic. As Prospero could see
his COLLINS At work to grind the joints
of his enemies with dry convulsion. and
to shorten their sinews with aged
cramps. so the good magicians of the
scalpel can now undo the demoniac
work Of the COLLINS, who apparently
have never left off grinding mems
joints and shortening their sinews. In
these days of wonderful scientific dis
covery the surgeon easily keeps step
with advancing knowledge. Waverly
Magazine.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-02-03
THEIR WEDDING JOURNEY.
A West Philadelphia Couples Adventure
with Train Robbers.

A West Philadelphia Couples Adventure
with Train Robbers.
A newly-married couple, who have
just come from the far southwest to re-
side in West Philadelphia, had an ex-
perience on their wedding tour, which,
though an exciting one at the time,
has caused both them and their friends
a great deal of merriment since. They
had Just been married and were ush-
cred on their journey an hour later.
The train was running along swiftly
and they were recovering from the ex-
citement of the ordeal through which
they had just passed, when the train
stopped suddenly and the brakeman
came rushing through the train, pull
ing down the blinds in most uncere-
monious manner. The groom began
to get little apprehensive, SO he told
his bride he was going to find out
what was the matter. He came
back with the news that the train was
held up by robbers. The brides face
blanched. Involuntarily she looked
at the wedding ring that had
been placed on her hand only an
hour or so before. She wondered if
she begged real hard to the train rob-
beers whether they would leave her at
least that. She thought exactly what
she was going to say to the bandit
when he came for her valuables. Then
the conductor came in and warned the
passengers, and people hid watches
and poclSetbooks and jewels in every
conceivable place. Suddenly the re-
port of revolver, followed by others
in quick succession, made all shiver.
Get down between the seats, !" hasti-
ly said the young husband to his bride.
Il won't run even the shadow Of q
risk
So, .obedient to her new master, she
crept down on the floor in security.
There is no danger atsall, said the
man in the next seat reassuringly.
just then several more shots were
heard and the speaker Topped down
between the seats. All the other peo-
pie in the car followed suit, and as
they were ON all tours in breathless
anxiety, there came in a. sweet-tuned
voice, full of suppressed anxiety;
Edgar, have you got q good safe
place."
There was smile even in the terrors
of the moment on the faces Of many Of
the passengers. The train robbers left
without going through the passenger
Observation-Disclosures Record.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-02-03
MICROBES ON BANK NOTES.


They Carry the Germs OF Many Frlghtful
Diseases.
Two Havanese bacteriologists, Drs
Acosta and Grande-R ossi, conceived
the idea, surely an original one, Of
studying the microbes Of bank notes.
They have published the result Of their
researches on the notes Of the Spanish
bank of Havana. They have proved
in the first place that the weight OF
these notes increases in the course Of
their circulation by reason Of the addi-
ton Of foreign matter. At the end OF
certain time the meteorological
analysis demonstrated considerable
increase in the number OF microbes; in
two cases this number rose to more
than nineteen thousand. The physi-
clans discovered specially the presence
of septic bacillus, which rapidly kills
animals inoculated with it; this, to
speak properly. Is the specific microbe
of the bank note, and Talamon thinks
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-02-03
.oF SUCH IS THE KINGDOM.

O, all the little children
That this green earth have trod
A blessing on their presenceI
They are SO near TO God;
We are 80 far from Heaven,
They are so near to God.
The guileless little children,
So innocent and wise,
Another world than ours
Around about them lies
The happy little children
That frolic DER the sod,
They are so near 70 Heaven,
We are % far from God.
o, trust Of little children.
o, faith to them made knowni
This earth without their presence
Would be but drear and lone.
The happy little childseni
They come like flowers in May,
The winsome little children
Who gambol all the day.
Then, when the light is fading,
Their weary heads they nod;
They are SO near 70 Heaven,
We are 30 far from God.
But, o. for sorrows children
Who throng the crowded street,
From attic and from cellar
They come with naked feet.
. o, haggard men and women.
And ye who ceaseless plod.
Take heed for these your children,
They came TO you from God.
They may be far from Heaven,
They came to you from God
The fragile little children.
BY holy angels sent,
They come with benediction,
For bricfesi season lent.
They cannot linger with US.
we cannot hold them long,
They see the courts Of Heaven,
And hear celestial song.
The light OF Gods own glory
Is In their shining eyes,
They bring with them halo
From stars Of Paradise
But blest the home forever
Where these shall enter In;
That home is sacred, holy.
Where such as these have been.
0, wounded hearts and breaking
That ache beneath the rod,
We nearer grow to Heaven
When these have gone to God
ma o. Commelin, in Worthipgton's Maya
inc.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-02-03

The worthy Sunday-school superin.
tendent was illustrating the text,
ssWhatsoever man soweth that shall
he also reap. =
Superintendent--H want TO raise
crop Of turnips, what sort Of seed must
SOW?
Children-Turnip seed.
If ! want to raise crop of toma-
toes, what kind Of seed must sow?"
Tomato seed. &
very good. Now, II you want to
raise : crop Of good manhood, what
kind Of seed must you sow?"
And an observer who kept tally re-.
ported that the school on test vote was
. tie between turnip reed and tomato
seed. -Buffalo Times.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-02-03

5WIN0iNd TIE DEAo1 AnOu1ND HIS n HzE1's
ever. in the excitement of the chase
that followed in the succeeding days OF
the hunt, the cap tain's thirst for ven
geance was some what satisfied, as he
had the extreme delight of killing one
of the largest Of the panther family
probably ever seen anywhere. -Phila-
delphia Times.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1894-03-10
Over the par1Or.

1t is the worst possible arrange.
ment IN the world for the old people
to lodge directly over the parlor, es.
pecially when there Is an eligible
daughter In the family. 1t was quito
late In the evening, stealing, In fact,
towards the wee sina' hours, and
Charles and Georgina, two youthful
lovers, were alone In the parlor com.
muninv In that tender way known
TO true lovers, when thump thump
thump, was .icard en- the ceiling
overhead.
Tho lovers exchanged looks OF sur.
prise and embarrassment. Charles
was cUnfounded and Georgia was
vcxcd and chagrined, hut neither
knew what to say.
Thump, thump. thump, came again,
aud things began to look serious. 1t
was evident that the old gentleman
was admonishing Charles to 70. He
had STAYED late frequently before
without being insulted. Thump
thump, thumn
II guess I'd better be going, said
Charles.
swell, II you must" said Georgia,
not knowing what elsc to say-more
thumps; and the couple separated at
the door without exchanging their
wOntcd favors, sweet and precious.
And then George busted for the par.
entail dormitory, greatly excited.
"Father, you insultcd Charles, aud
you have abused me, by your impa.
thence, and never was SO outraged
In my life.'
"Why, what Is the trouble, chile?"
inquired the old gentleman, looking
over his glasses In great surprise.
"A pretty piece Of business, am
sure" returned Georgia, "for you to
drum on the floor to send Charles of,
as though he did not know when 1t
Is time to leave, ana as though ! was
q baby"
"Why, mercy on me, girl" 70.
turned the old man. II never
thought of you and Charlea was
interested In reading, and my foot
fell asleep, aud ! rather think have
q right to stamp q little under such
circumstances"
Georgina retired relieved. and the
next morning Charles received q note
from her explaining the matter
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1894-03-10
AGE AND MARRIAGE.

The Girl of To-day DOES Not Wed Untll
She Is Nearer rs Than IL.
The Observant mortal must Ger.
tainly have noticed among other
things that the marrying woman Of
to-day defers her wedding until Q
much more advanced season In life
than did her grandmother or even
the girls OF decade ago says the
Philadelphia Times. The question
arises: What is the cause Of this
putting of that time so many dc.
clare Is the end of all women's exist
encc?
Perhaps mothers are more sensible
in these days aud the young daughter
is not thrown upon the world, either
In q social or more wOrkaday fashion
until she has had a thorough school.
ing, which means In these days Of
long terms communion with books
until she Is over twenty .one. The
girl herst II may be wiser in her day
and generation and realize that gay.
cites and Q happy.go.lucky exist.
ence before marriage must OF neces.
sity come to an end when she Is led
to the altar.
Then, again. this Is an age Of indie.
pendent women. They enter the
field OF labor with men and lind In
such occupation less time for scnti.
fnent tran was allowed the lacka.
daisical girl OF the past 1t Is our
earnest conviction that many girls
have been led into the error Of fool.
ish marriage through lack OF occu.
patton. Busy, active, intelligent
women have no time and less incli-
nation for the making Of romanceS
They are absorbed In art, In music,
or In more humdrum occupations
that return an excellent remunera.
ton and which they are too wise Ia
. give up until they are certain that
the man who asks them Is able To
compensate for all that they put away
for his sake.
Many a woman dcfers marriage be-
cause she feels that her duty lies NJ
home In the care Of an aged father Of
an invalid mother or helpless broth
ers and sisters who depend upon hei
alone for support Perhaps some one
argues that all this tends to tho e.
tablishmcnt OF q vast spinsterhood,
but let us whisper that after all wher
the right man comes along, wher
real love creeps into the heart and
willy Cupid makes his presence felt
then IL matters not what speciou.
argument may have been advanced
heretofore. engagement and marriage
appear to be the truest art and thu
nOblest duty, for after all we arc bu,
women and are governed more b.
the heart than by the brain, indie
pendent and self.reliant though ",
think ourselves.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1894-03-10
Modest Appreciation.

Notwithstanding her wonderful
gifts, Madam Sand was sincerely
modest. On one occasion discussion
arose about the latest work Of writer
who, though vapid and dull as o rule,
had flashes OF something approaching
genius 'The book Is not good
throughout" said Madam Sand. 'but
1t contains at least o description of
Venice which pleases me greatly. "
Several Ut her hearers agreed with
her, but were under the impression
that they had already met with this
descriptive piece somewhere "Egad,
know where" suddenly exclaimed
her son, ard oil he rushed to the
boukshelves to find a novel written
by his mother, in which he found the
very description, which had been
copied almost word for word. "What,
Is this by ne9" Madam Sand repeated,
astOnished and startled. II had no
idea OF 1t. After all, 1t Is really not
SO bad" An opinion which was
warmly endorsed by her friends.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1894-03-10
Tho Gold Cure for Sore Throat.


A well.known Portlander wears q
necklace, and is no dude, either. lie
Is exceedingly sensitive to sore throat
and he believes the gold Of the chain
protects him from IL. When no was
married his wife found that he con.
stantly wore q string Of gold beads
around his neck. She had little faith
in their remedial property. and when
the suring broke one day she was In
no hurry to replace 1t. But her hus.
band came home with q bad sore
throat and she was 90 converted to
this gold cure that she bought him Q
chain that would be less likely to
break than the string OF beads. He
has probably worn gold around his
neck for ut least twenty years, and
you can't convince him that It,
merely . within. Lewiston Journal
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-09-14
COME AND LOOK US OVER
OF EYES.
Eyes Positively Treated Successfully.

DROF b. MINCER, the Expert Eye Specialist has been
eXceled lifting the matter difficult
Gated the have been His thorough knowledge of the
OF the
unprecedented fitting whore others have failed Remem
he fits where others the dark He is the acknowledged
Champion of Vision of the Nineteenth Century His
household place where he has treated the afflicted He
stumbling They
anazemen No dispute that fact Your neighbors must
admit it,
The delicate
entire attention the adaptation having thorough
enabled
abnormal vision resbopa Myop Hyperoa and Astgmasm
well weak sight
by those depending
skill
medicine
should thoroughly
with diseases the
only be relieved by properly adjusted can
worth pound of
INSERTED.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-09-14
The Two Conventions.
Continued from First Page.l

through by reclamation, which was
done right speedily.
In this manner 5. Ii. Monroe of South
Haven and o. w. Rowland of Paw Paw
were nominated for circuit court COM
missioners; +. Percy Lawton of Lawton
for county surveyor, and +. p. Hill of
Decatur and w. X. Shrine of Paw Paw
for coroners.
At this point the convention came
near getting into "A tangle. 1t seems
that the legislative convention had adj
journed without electing a new legis-
lative committee, and the tangle was
whether or not this convention could
make itself of competent jurisdiction to
correct the minutes of that convention
and make committee. The matter
was argued pro and con to some length
but no definite conclusion was reached.
Finally some tired delegate inquired
What's the matter with the old com
mittee holding over?" which was rev.
elation(D to the convention.
A perfect broadside of motions and
amendments were fired ut the chair
man, but one of which hit the target,
and that was to adjourn. Carried.
The chairmen of both conventions
presided with dignity, ability and fair
ness, and gave the best of satisfaction
to the bodies over which they held
the guiding rein.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-09-14
Probate Court Proceedings.

Following is synopsis of the pro.
ceedingS in Judge Heckert's court for
the week ending Thursday, Sept. 10:
Estate OF Timothy j. Cronin, deceas-
ed; Gilbert l.. Rose appointed admin
istrator.
Estate of William Ii. Hoyt, deceased;
Amanda Hoyt appointed administrators
Estate of +. Il. Cunning, deceased
will admitted to probate.
Estate of Moses ;. Hawley, deceased
will admitted to probate.
Estate of Edmund Smith, deceased;
hearing on claims adjourned.
Estate of Abigail Austin, deceased
final account allowed
Matter of Nellie Dickinson ct al.
minors; letters issued to Sarah Stillson
as guardian.
Matter of John A Finch, minor; let
ters of guardianship issued to Frank
Clark.
Estate of Washington Gibson, de.
ceased; claims allowed.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-09-14
Another Pioneer Gone.

Lorenzo b. Sheldon died at his home
in this village on Monday afternoon
while sitting i'm his chair, and within
five minutes after he had been ont to
the stable and taken care of his horse.
Without uttering word or Il groan-
gasping once or twice for breath, and
his soul was in the presence of its
Maker.
For number of years Mr.. Sheldon
has been in poor health, and for day
or two preceding his death he had com
planned of pains across the chest, but
when urged Monday noon by his son to
allow IA physician To be called, he SAID
he was feeling much better and would
soon be "all right
Lorenzo b. Sheldon was born IN
Orleans county, n. Y, Oct. %, 1917
In January, 1874, he married Ellen
Plantz, who survives him, and together
they came To Michigan in May, 1916,
settling in this county, where they have
lived continuously ever since. Five
children were born To thenl-HOratio >,
Ohe only SURVIVOR Henry o., De Witt
c., Julia r. and Amelia +. Aside from
the widow and son, deceased leaves two
brothers and two sisters Julio and
Julian, Mrs j +. Kidder of Arlington
and Mrs j. G.. Everett of Kalamazoo.
The funeral was from the late home
at p m. yesterday, under the auspices
of the Masonic fraternity, of which de-
ceased had been an honOrcd member
for many years. Rev. Darling OF Goble-
Vile OBLIGATED. Burial in the Widely
cemetery.
Thus another Of Van Buren's oldest
and best citizens is gathered to his
fathers, having by his LIES work gained
and retained the love, respect and con-
jdence of all.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-09-14
VIM Fowler has just had placed in
in his house IA Snow Bros furnace.

VIM. Fowler has Just had placed In
in his house Snow Bros furnace.
Advertised letters: Miss Pearly Bush,
Miss l.. Glidden, Andy n. Herrick,
William Mlier-2, Mr.. &. l.. Rice.
Geo. l.. Bruner reports that +. L.
Burnam has done an excellent job of
plastering on his (Bruners) new resi-
dence.
September 24-29 will be great
week at Grand Rapids on account of
the West Michigan Fair at Comstock
Park. These famous grounds are said to
be in finer condition than ever and the
program is an attractive one, indicat-
ing larger and more varied class of
exhibits than has ever been shown be-
fore in the history of the Fair. The
electric railway system takes you from
any part of the city and, for "A single
fare, lands you ut the grounds. The
premium list can be had by addressing
the Secretary, +. b. Fisher, Grand
Rapids
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-09-14
Additional Local.
OUR LOCAL MARK ETS.

Following are the prices paid by our
merchants and dealers for the products
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-09-14
Marriage Licenses.

1S61-Heo. Cruikshank, 40, and Lydia
blades, 36, both of Grand Junction.
1S62-Frank :. Randall, 81, and Maud
Nj. PattiSon, Is, both of Bangor
1S63-Alvin Ii. Baily, "a, and Abbie
V. Lannin, 20, both of South Haven.
1SG4-Chas +. Denton, %, Lawrence,
and Marion Blaisdell, %, Arlington
1S65-Mathew Haney, 81, and Myrtle
Citations, 16 both of Bangor.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-09-14
c. r. AVERY --DRY GOODS.
OPEN FOR INSPECTION !
New Fall Dry Goods
--AND-
~ MILLINERY X

MISS DUNLAP has just returned
from market with choice assert
ment of Fine Millinery Unusual
inducements are offered in our sew
eral departments.
50.inch Storm Serge 29c.
3 4 Wool.filled Serge 124c.
Dress Ginghans &c.
- Prints &c.
Bedding Prints &c.
Shifting Prints &c.
Yard wide Hemp Carpet 124c.
Tennis Flannels DC.
Grain Bags 129c.
Best Co Golored Carpet Warp 18 Is
White - - 16c.
25c Table Oil Cloth 16c.
29c Tied Fringe Towels 19c.
SOC Blue Overalls 39c.
25c Mems Shirts 19c.
Big Bargains in Shoes.
We are selling Carpets from a
Large Line OF Samples.
King Spool Cotton Twill work on
machines) &c.
Feather Busters &c.
10c Box Paper and Envelopes &c.
10c Tablets &c.
Nickel Alarm Clocks CSC.
- Call Bells 10c.
2-ib Cans Early June Peas -
sifted, 10c.
lib Can Finest Red Salmon lac.
Finest 4Crown Raisins &c.
lib Package Best Corn Starch &c.
LIB Package Laundry Starch &c.
lib Can Bon Bon Baking Pow
der 10c.
1 Package Flake Yeast none
better) &c.
l pound Broken Leaf Tea none
better) 19c.
1 Box (50) Good Cigars for 90c.
1 pound Best soc Tea for SOC.
Fancy Japan Rice &c.
NOTHING But BARGAINS AT
c. r. AVERY'S.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-09-14

Buckingham's Dye for the Whiskers
Is IA popular preparation in one bottle,
and colors evenly IA brown or black
Any person can easily apply it at home.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-09-14
New Suits.

Josie johnson VS.. Chas. Nj. johnson
divorce.
The People vs.. John Mix; larceny.