The Osceola times., 1877-04-14

-Stcphcr Thctst ne, the man who
murdered George Brandon, some two
wears and alt ago, and who after
remaining in jail about two months,
succeeded in NAL ing his escape, was
rccaPured by our town Marshal Mr..
W. B. llsskins, in Lawrence County,
Alabama, and snle'y lodged in our
county Jail last Sunday morning. NJ.
lldskirs deserves a great deal Of praise
for the energy and perseverance with
whi'h he pursued is zane uuaide ;
as he was, y any of ,he usual means
aad appliances afforded regular dciec-
tives, he went 10 work in a quiet way,
corresponding by letter, and display.
ing rare skill in intercepting communi-
cations, he finally located his man, pro-
cured a requisition, and based his man.
Thctstone's story Of his escape and
subsequent strategem to keep out OF
the clutches of the law, is quite inter
csting, AMI well Try n ! make room
tor IT in our next.
Tie returns of the special Sec-
ton held last Tuesday for Surveyor ana
Coroner are too mcagre to make y
thing like report. Save Monroe and
Scott Township, the County IS yet to
be heard from. John I. Burns, %
vote ahead.
" A party" from Troy townshi, 4,
while up making some purchases, the
other day, undertook to run Mr.. But
ler's saloon, but having no license, they
were called upon and pursuaded - in
terview the mayor, and get authorita-
tive privilege. During negotiations,
Squire Wells, Of the above named
township, undertook to plead in behal
Of 'he applicants, and otherwise bull
rag His Honor into compromise,
which resulted in the Sgure's dropping
two dollar william into the town
treasurer's cash box, for contempt, and
the party Of the first part got clear
receipt for So and trimmings, on con-
dition that he give up the idea of run
ming Bcn's Saloon, which was reluc-
family agreed to.
-Messrs. Stowell & Heinz's new
advertisement appears in its proper
column. These gentlemen are aware
of, and appreciate the value Of printers
ink f; in proof Of which, they are never
heard to complain about dull times. l.
yon don't believe t, 60 around and see
all the new goods they are constantly
receiving and giving away-for tie
money.
A fisherman, mot one Of the orig
inal that you read about in the Bible }
but another man, came to own one
day this week, and got into difficulty,
war Of words ersued, during the pro.
gress of which, his actions betrayed to
the ever watchful and yigilant guardian
Of the prblic peace, the presence Of a
ittle old pocket pistol, wcr,h about
one dollar and 'wo bits, in county scrip,
concealed about his garments. An IN
terview with the mayor, led to the
assessment Of the special privilege tax,
which the state authorizes, besides the
usual etcetcrss, amounting altogether to
twenty-seyen dollars and four bits. A
two dollar gold watch, the above men
toned pistol and fishing outfit yari.
ously estimated at between s. and $99
were put up as collateral, to be redeem
ed in thirty days; otherwise, the man IS
at liberty to so a-fshing.
We learn through our exchanges,
that DR.. Mcclure has resumed the pub
lication Of the Independent 1rkan1iar,
whose Office, and entire contents, were
destroyed BY fire, some time since.
Here's our DE-, Merry, and may you
never again be tried by fire. Put US on
your y list.
The public schools for this, Dis.
trict No. /, opened last Monday, with
Miss Fannie Fletcher in charge Of the
pupils in the Driver schools, Mrs. NJ
\. Goodrich, has charge of those in
the Goodrich school house, and Mes
tor Taylor, cold, in charge Of the col
ored school, in the c. b. Church. The
average attendance during the week, at
the above named places, were respect.
lively, 50, ~ and 4 total, Ia9. This
number will probably be increased 50
FER cent. next-week.
= The Lynch School house, under the
supervision Of Mr.. lIogg, and the San
dy bayou school in charge Of Mrs. Hogg,