The Osceola times., 1878-11-23

apply the epithet, "Drunk as boiled
Owls to It's members. However
that may be, We gladly make the
correction; and if they will not
deem US imperlinent, we would
suggest tina, they prefix their pres
ent title with the word Late"
and let them be known as Late
'OuIs."
There was a soiric dansante up
at Hon. j. II. Williams residence
on Wednesday night last. Several
of the young ladies and gentlemen
OF town went up, and the majority,
owing to the ram were nccessitated
IN remaining until old Sol began to
redden the skies. The affair was a
very pleasant one indeed, and was
gwen in honor of the departure OF
Miss Sudie, daughter of Mr.. Jack
Williams, and Miss Lena, daughter
of the Hon. J. ii. Williams, both OF
whom leave ia Il few days to attend
school.
Mr.. p. Il. Upton will remain
at the Landing with his Champion
TIN Boat. a few days longer, in or
der to afford his numerous custom.
ers an opportunity to get supplied
with tin.ware, and have their old
ware repaired. Come early, and
avoid rush.
Il Don't you never got let up
Mr.. Weizer, the handsome clerk
who measured tape and calico for
Mr.. Snitzcr last year, has returned
and takes his place behind the
counter again. Mr.. Weizer re-
mained in Memphis during the cpi.
dcmlc and b.ayed 1t out.
DR.. f. D. Rhea, of Chickasaw-
la paid us visit this morning
/ The Doctor is always a welcome
guest when he drops into oar sane
tum. lie says that Chickasawba
Tea" like the moon, is on the wane,
and that it takes trip to Osceola
TO set to rights the inner man.
Right, Doe, call again.
We notice that one OF the late
candidates for County Clerk, to-
wit Mr. {. NJ. Mason, has received
the appoin ment Of Deputy Sheriff
in Shelby County, Tenn. That's
right Cote, there's nothing like per-
severance ifyou ca" get an oIicc
in one state, try another.
MIR. IL. C. Cherry, an ex editor
and typo, and who is now engaged
IN merchandising, dropped in on
his way down the river. We are
always glad to have brother news
paper men call and see us. We
hope Mr. Cherry will have II pleas
ant and profitable trip down.
Prof. Montag, the sword swal-
lower and red hot iron lieker, gave
the people of Osceola an entertain.
ment Monday night. After the
show was over, the Professors
door keeper attempted to get away
with the proceeds, but was caught,
and spent the night IN Jail. T"e
next morning, he sold his outfit
an old stringless banjo,-to one Of
the legal maternity, and left town,
u fit subject for iirst'class tramp.
The town has been ovcIrun
with that class Of men generally
denominatcd "drummers, but who
style themselves "Commercial
Agents" They always steer clear
of printing offices, and seem to have
as great antipathy to making
known their business, as the devil
has of holy water. Gentlemen,
that will never do; you cant ex
pect to succeed IN life, unless you
interview tho newspaper men once
in u while.
Mr.. r. A. Blackwood, manager
of the Chi:kasawha branch OF the
J. l.. Il j. Ii. Edrington store,
dropped IN upon us tins week, and
brought joy 10 our soul by subscrib-
ing for the TLMrs. We are war
ranted in saying that If anybody
succeeds in selling goots 10 the
good people Of Sawbas, Tom. will
Call again, friend Tom, and VIC will
ever greet thee with an expression
like onto n smile.
Fight.
Two young Americas, pupils OF
one of our young lady teachers.