The Osceola times., 1880-02-14
Trip TO Dycrsb,.YG.

Agreeable 10 an invitation from
the citizens of our neigbborins
town, Dyersburg. Tenn, TO th'
members of the Osccola Litcrar,
and Dramatic Association, the mem
. bers cast In tho plays of "Tel
Nights in a Bar Room" and "I.on
don Assurance" with good,
number Of their irionds, boarde'
the steamer Mark Twain last Sun
day morning We will not attcmp
a description Of the scenery anC
places Of note on the route NJ
Forkcdheer and Obion rivers-Ti
ger Tail and Key Corner-as the
trip was made during tho night,
and the rivers so crooked, il was
impossible for stranger to these
rivers-freaks of nsturc-to keep
bearings for more than an hundred
yards at a stretch. The boat had
to turn and change position so often
that it reminded one OF a kitten at
play with its own tail. In many
places, we were informed by one
who profcssed to know, one could
stand and throw a stone across the
river four times and strike on the
same shore he stood on-wc won't
vouch for this; but certain it Is
we waltzed up the river, first to the
right and then to the left. Arriv.
ing at Dyersburg at o'clock Mon
day morning, our party proceeded
to the Foard House, where accom-.
modations were had for the entire
party.
Dycrsburg. with population of
about 1900 Inhabitants, is situated
on an elevation bordering the
Mississippi valley, with the Obion
river sweeping the southern part OF
the town. 1t has many fine brick
edifices used as stores, n large and
commodious brick court house with
saw mills, gin-houscs and other in
dustrics in full operation. In fact,
the place, being isolated and al
most inaccessible, except at stated
and favoring seasons, is sufficient
unto itself. Tho merchants seem
to be doing q good business the
grocery merchants especially, who
invariably have tackled on TO the
rear of their places Of business
Sample rooms,' are dong a boom.
ing business. This branch of busi.
ness we thought rather over d me,
md was the only Objectionable fca-
lure we observed IN our peregrlna.
lion through the town. The citi.
zcns we found clever, sociable, in.
lelligent and hospitable to fault.
The rendition of the two plays by
the members Of the amateur dra-
matte of Osceo!a We have every
reason to believe was received with |
every expression OF delight and
by the large and re
spectacle audience who honored |
them with their presence, on both
evenings of our stay.
While in the city wo had the
pleasure Of meeting and forming
The acquaintance of Col. Neal,
brother editor Of the Gazette, who
with tho urbanity and polish of an
old stagcr at the business, made US
feel at home. With this as q be.
ginning of friendly relations with |
our neighbors Of Dyersburg--tbo
greetings and congcnial sal.
atations Of two neighboring towns,
LET US hope the acquaintance thus
formed may grow and strengthen
in indissolublo bonds that cannot
but prove of mutual interest.
On the return trip oar party was
joined by Mr., Price GULL, of n sh.
vile, and his blushing bride Of an
hour, ne Miss Nora B. Richardson.
OF Dyersburg, on their way to their
future home, Nashville, and who
we're accompanied By Miss Willie
Watkins, Of Dycrsburg, and Mr..
Alexander, of Nashville, attend.
ants, and Misses Bula Ferguson and
- Miller, forming altogether a
gay and festive party, who. while
the boat pIrouted round the bends
and short turns, walizcd and tripped
the light and fantastic toe to the |
dulcct tones Of The Williams string
band until Oscrola was reached, |
when farewells were said and part. /
ings took place, and our trip ended. !
Mr.. Geo, SO W. Thomson has
purchased lot from Capt. John !