The Osceola times., 1885-09-19
A CLOSE GAIL.
FROM An ovmposr or MoErurNE

; antldOtcs were administered with M
apparent effect, and il became evi
dent that her restoration TO life de
pended on keeping her in motion
and preventing her from going t,
sleep. Nearly every man in tow
promptly volunteered his services
and by turns, each one assiste,
through the live long night IN keep
ing her awake and saving her life.
Mrs. Dunavant, it appears, ha,
been feeling badly during the day
and after attending to her household
duties retired early. The Doctor
who had been out came home soon
after, and while sitting at a table
reading, observed her unnatural and
heavy breathing, aud arousing her,
inquired if she had taken any med
icine; to which, ia semi-conscious
state, she admitted she had taken a
dose of morphine to relieve a pain
in her chest. On examining the vial
containing the drug, the Doctor saw
at once her mistake, and proceeded
to countcract its effects, and sending
for DIR. w. ID. Jones and a some Df
the neighbors for assistance. 1t
required hard work and rough treat
ment, but for Mrs. Dunavaut's many
friends, both here and in Tennessee,
we would add in conclusion that she
has been spared to her husband, her
children and her friends.
IL. II. Wilburn, colored, has
been here holding big revival of
religion, organizing "A "Secret order
of the Seven Stars and cutting a
big swath generally among the coll
ored brethren and sisters. Last Tues
day Sheriff Haskins received letter
from Capt. Coat Mason, keeper of
the Workhopse, Shelby County,
Tenn, saying that Wilburn was
wanted, that he had wade his escape
from that institution, and that re-
ward was offered for his arrest. His
arrest and incarceration in Jail here,
created considerable excitement
When it was learned by the colored
people TINT Wilburns character was
not shat it had been represented,
their sympathy was changed to con-
tempt. An officer is expected up
this morning who will convey him
back 20 his old quarters in the Work
house of Shelby County.
Last Saturday, a rather prcpos-
sessing man made his appearance in
town, and in his possession was a
gray Mare, which he offered for sale,
cheap. In fact, SO cheap that the
mere mention Of the price asked fol
the animal, immediately led people
to suspect something crooked. Sheriff
llaskius getting an inkling OF wha'
was going on, hunted the man up
and arrested him on speculative
venture. Inquiry elected the fac
that a gang of horsethicves were run
out of Dyer County last week, an,
crossed over TO this side, and thi
man is supposed to be one Of tie
gang. He has been identified n
the same man who sold fine hors,
in New Madrid last week. Furthe
developments are awaited.
LArER-The Sheriff of Lauder
dale County and the owner of tin
Mare urriyed this morning, and idcn
tilted the animal which was stolen
The Memphis Prcsbytery vii
, convene at this place next Tuesday
Many able diyines of the Presbyte
rian church will be present, and par
ticipate in the exercises. We un
derstand there will be some thirt'
or thirty five preachers and delegate
present, and it is hoped our pcopl
will see to it that they are all com
fortably qdar,ered and entertainc,
while among us.
Mr.. John Barney has openc
up a Family Grocery store, on
small scale, and invites his friend
to call and see what he keeps lu
sale. "Quick sales and small prof
it's" is his motto. Coffee, Sugar
Lard, Shelf Goods, Vegetables, Sc
sold as low as the lowest. NeN
door to his residence.
We have Just received hu
stock of Breech Loading and Muzll
! Loading Shot Guns aud Rifles; Pow
der and Shot; Wads, Paper an
Brass Shells, Rife Cartridges, Pr