The Osceola times., 1882-06-10
OsccOla Rain Drsps.

Fine Graverly Chewing Tobac-
40 at DR.. II. c. PREwITT's.
Mr.. Ed. II. Mathes, left last
week for Eureka Springs for the
benefit of the waters on h,s eyes.
The work on the NJ. E. Parson-
age is about finished, and presents
. neat and cozy appearance.
All the upper rivers are falling,
and the low land croppers are resum-
inr their wonted chcerlulness.
MIR. Sam. Moss, who has been
so long confined to his room, made
bis appearance on the streets daring
the week.
We saw several shovel or spoon
bill cat fish on the market this week,
1t is not often that this species of the
amy tribe are caught in the river.
There is some talk of organiz-
ing club among the small men OF
the town, for mutual protection
against the assaults of the overgrown
ones,
Mrs. A. L, Roussan went down
on the Genevieve to Memphis, last
"Wednesday, on visit to friends and
relatives.
The Town Council at its meet
ing last Tuesday, came to the con-
clusion that the side walks needed
repairing, aud raised the Marshars
salary back to *25.
Capt. Head sold out the two
lots, with improvements, lately pur-
chased of w. p. Hale, to Mr.. Bell,
for the sum Of sl400. Mr.. Bell con-
templates putting up fine residence
and q saw-mi!l on his purchase.
Mr.. w. T.. Moss has purchased
the old Garlick store house, and last
Wednesday, moved his stock Of fam
ily groceries into it. Don't forget
the place when you want something
in his line.
Rev. w. II. Foster, Presiding
Elder Of the district, held quarterly
conference last Saturday and Sun
day. On Monday aud Tuesday he
was indisposed and confined to his
room, but we are are glad to say, is
all right again.
MIR. Joseph J. Carr, Of BarGcld
Point, Ark, was united in marriage
to Miss Susie T.. Phillips, of Riddles
Point, Mo-, on Thursday, June lst.
Joe's many friends JOIN us in hearty
congratulations, and wishing him a
long life, health and happiness with
the girl of his choice,
--LosT-An order ON the town
treasurer, for $40, payable to l..
Roussan. A liberal reward for its
return at this Office will be paid the
finder. Parties are warned not to
buy or trade for it, as its payment
has been stopped.
The l.. A. Society last Tuesday
night elected the following officers
to serve the next six months:
President. Mrs. Prewitt; vice-pres-
ident, Mrs. Clara Roussan; secretary,
Mrs. L. Roussan; treasurer, Mrs. +.
Barney; executive committee, Miss
Fannie Fletcher, Mrs, Stowcll, Mrs,
Ross, and Miss Moiiic Matthews,
MIR. w. b. Edrington, the pop
ular candidate for prosecuting aitor-
ney of this district, leaves to-day on
a canvassiag tcIy OF the counties
composing the district. We COM
mend him to the voters ofthe second
district, as high minded, honorable
gentleman, worthy their confidence,
and fully qualified to discharge the
duties ofprosecutor should they con-
fer that honor upon him. Here in
Mississippi county, where he was
born and raised, he will make a
clean sweep.
The farmers are sil busy with
their crops; hard times and unfavor-
able seasons keeps them too busy to
stop and listen to the little song of
the candidate. and il is sheer folly to
harrass snd annoy them now with
your presence. Announce Yourself
in the TINES, and on Sundays or o
nights, while resting, he will read
aloud to his family your announce
ment, discuss and consider your fit
ness for the Office you aspire to. La
ter. when the crops are made and