Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-02
SLID OUT.
A County Judge Quits His FAM
lily, Leaves His Creditors In
the Lurch. and Emil
CRATES 10 Canada.

A prominent toy dealer Of this city
laid for one Of his creditors under the
shadow of the walls at the Memphis
and Charleston railway a few
evenings ago. He was accompanied by
Mr.. Pride of the police force, and
with that vigilant officer he succeeded
in getting a goodly portion Of his
proper dues, the amount being about
fifty cents on the dollar Of a claim OF
several hundred dollars.
The merchant had noticed the
man strolling about the city
during the day, and also saw him
buy tickets for the East at the
Main street ticket office. Then he
found the officer, arranged his plans,
repaired to the depot several hours be-
fore train time and watched quietly
for the man wanted.
Ten minutes before the hour Of de-
parture their man arrived in a hack,
accompanied by a female. The officer
tapped him on the shoulder as he
stepped out ofthe carriage aud claimed
him as a prisoner. The toy dealer
stepped up and identified him, sayingin
reply to the officers question, THAT is
Mr.. Garlick. The latter was surprised,
soon recovered his compoSure, then
he asked what was wanted ofhim.
He was told that a settlement Of his
claim would alone save him from a
trip to the calaboose. He asked per-
mission to escort the lady from the
hack to the train, but was told she
would not suffer if let alone for a few
minutes. He parleyed awhile, said he
had but little money, and wanted
something to start business on when
he should reach his destination in
Canada, and after a conference of a
few minutes, he ripped a seam in his
clothing and handed over the amount,
saying he had only $3.50 left. Then he
was permitted to go. Boarding the
train in a hurry with his female com
paniou, the couple we're soon beyond
the limits of the city, moving eastward,
while the merchant and officer went
home, both we'll satisfied with their
adventure.
Meantime halfa dozen or more cred
itors had gathered at the Louisville
depot, expecting their mar to take
that route. He had given out that
he would go north by way. of Louis
vile. They waited in vain, and when
the train left their man wasn't on it.
1t is underStc cd hat he owes between
six and seven thousand dollars here,
the bulk of which is due to Front
Row merchants.
The mans name is E A. Garlick.
About eleven years ago he e~migrated
from Canada, and settled at 0sceola,
Ark. He went to work vigorously on
a farm, proved industrious and genial,
made friends, won confidence every
where he went, and after several years
Of industrious labor accumulated
means. After he had been there q
year or two he sent for his family. he
prospered fairly, and several years
ago opened a country store. About
two years since he was chosen
by popular vote Judge of the
County Court of Mississippi county
Arkansaw, and only two or three day;
before his passage through here he sal
in judgment upon the bench to which
he had been elected.
Some time between a year and two
years ago Garlick became infatuated
with a courtesan in this city. He made
frequent trips here, and is said to have
squandered a deal Of money on hi
frail inamorata. AS the infatuatior
and trips increased his business fel
off, and in due time he became EN-
~barrsssed. Last spring he failed. A
compromise with his creditors wal
effected at 40 cents on the dollar. Tn,
clearinghouse was continued, but some
how did not do we'll.
As mentioned above, Garlick quit
Osceola a few days ago. leaving every.
thing, and he failed to let his &C
quaintances know where he intended
to stop.
The worst feature about the bust
ness is that the absconding merchan
and judge left a wife and three inter
esting children behind to mourn hi
departure. The eldest child is a brigb
girl of thirteen years or such a matter
the other two being small. And h
didn't leave any visible means Of sup
port for the abandoned family.