The Osceola times., 1883-01-13
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The l.. A. Society will hold its
next meeting at Mrs. John l.. Drivers
Mrs. I. p. Sexton, Of Idaho,
was among the visitors to Osceola
during the week.
M Mr.. +. M. Lucas has been laid
up several days with inAamatory
rheumatism. We feel for him.
Mr.. James Schnable was among
those who renewed subscriptions this
week.
Mrs. G. w. Boyce, we are sorry to
state, has been quite sick all the
week.
Quito number Of the cts Of
Frenchmans Bayou were up during
the week attending Probate Court.
Mrs. Melissa Cunningham, who
has been visiting at Mrs. Matthews
left last Thursday for her home in
Missouri.
MIR. Tuck Tucker, has moved
his family into town, and occupies
the residence lately vacated by Mr..
Bacchus.
Several OF our citizens who were
up at late hour Wednesday night,
felt severe shock Of earthquake,
which lasted several seconds.
Col. J. II. PArnell, has his furni
turc packed ready for shipment, and
leaves to-day for his new home, Ma
rianna, Ark.
Mr.. Frank B. Jones, Of French
mans Bayou, was up during the week,
called on the TIMES and renewed
his subscription.
MIR. d. d. Bailey, left during
the week for Columbus, KY, where
he will make his home in future.
Before leaving, he subscribed for a
copy Of the TINES to be sent him at
the above named place.
MIR. w. H. Hart, of Sandy Bay
on brought in samples of several va
rieties of corn raised by him which
are hard TO beat-Most of the ears
measuring over foot in length, and
we'll filed out. While in he renew
ed his subscription to the TIMES, and
ordered copy sent to J. W. Allen,
Of Cave Springs, Mo.
Mr.. w. Wilson who has been
confined to his bed for some time,
died last Wednesday morning, Of
malarial fever. Though not unex-
pected, his death will be rcquctted
by large circle of friends and ac-
auaintances oil over our county. To
his heart broken wife and numerous
relatives, the Times offers words Of
encouragement and coincidence.
Mess. Stowell & Heinz have
bought out Mess. Furguson & Hamp-
sons interest in the store on the No
dena plantation; and an inventory of
the stock on hand is being taken
preparatory to taking charge. This
is good business stand, and we are
satisfied Mess. Stowell and Heinz
will run it for all its worth.
We have in our possession an
egg which is about the size ofa cher
~, sent us by Mr.. r. w. Watkins.
There is nothing strange about this
egg as it is well formed and perfect
but what is strange is that it was
found in the centre Of another hen
egg, BY Mrs. Watkins.
Rev. DIR. James, the Minister
appointed by the late Methodist Con-
ference has arrived and taken charge |
of his Circuit. He made the TINES
Office a pleasant call last Thursday.
We found the Doctor cultured pol |
ishcd and affable gentleman, and if
he is as agreeable and entertaining
in the pulpit as he is in social con-
verse We bespesk for him q hearty
welcome and respectful attention.
We acknowledge a pleasant call
from Mess. ID. II. Pittman and G. b.
Bruce Of Troy Township. Mr.. Bruce
said he had been restless and uneasy
jim fact quite unhappy for long
time-his conscience goaded him
al because he was not q subscriber
TO the TINKs. As he rode off with
. receipt in his pocket for years
subscription, he wore a smile, such
a. is seen only on the countenance
Of s'newly made convert to Christi
anity.
Mess. Swearengen & Co., ginned