The Osceola times., 1885-06-20
Miscellaneous Items.

Miscellaneous Items.
The jury in the case of the United States
IS. The Bon lsmen of James l. Terrans
Drought in a verdict finding in favor OF
the Government for s. 900. The suit was
for 50, ,0ol as originally instituted, and the
bondsmen of the deceased United States
Marshal claimed In their answer to the
suit that Mr.. Terrans had already settled
with the Government for two terms OF his
Office, evidence to that effect appearing On
the books Of his office, aud that it was only
for the unexpired part Of his term for
which they were liable.
n. NJ Ray, a fugitive from Dardanelle,
was arrested few nights ago at Little
Rock. He had come all the way down the
river in skif, and was captured while he
was asleep.
1t is estimated that the new building for
the Blind Asylum at Little Rock will cost
about $40 ),OOJ.
Chicken Thief John, a noted and noto-
rious character of Little Rock, who is a
chicken thief far in the front ranks of the
profession, having served four terms in
the Penitentisry for getting after yellow
legged chickens has again gone into a
temporary absence from his protest. onal
pursuits, having been sentenced to ninety
days on the farm and 500 fine for stealing
four chickens.
The following officers have been ap.
pointed for the State Blind Asylum at
Little Rock: Mrs. j. X. Harvey, matron;
DIR. J. J. McAlmont, physician for one
year; DR.. I Z. Murrell, oculist for one
year; J. L. Herrod, steward for one year.
Whether 1t is the effects of our wonder
full eli nate that people live to a greater
age in Washington County than almost
any other place in the world we can not
say, but, nevertheless, it Is fact. There
are scores of both men and women
in the county over eighty years
old. 1t was only three years ago
that Peter Mankns, Sr., died at the age
OF 1l2 years. "loung Peter" his son, is
hale and henrty at the age of ninety. Yet
case of greater longevity than that Of
Mankins is produced Thomas rennant,
of Vineyard Township, was born in III,
now ia years ago. II came to Arkansas
about the year 1919 and settled near
Little Rock, where he followed the
calling of an itinerant Methodist
preacher. He came to this county
and settled in what Is now Vineyard
Township in 1919, and has lived here ever
since. He represented the county in the
Legislature at an early period OF its his
tory. He has lived most exemplary life
and is revered by all who know him. He
is one of the oldest me, living, and prob
ably the oldest minister in the world
arkansas Sentinel $3.50
At Little Rock, the heirs OF Frederick
Bowers are suing the Texas and Pacific
Railroad for So, 0Jl
The Sheriffs continue to make their final
settlements with the State, and show large
percentages in their collections. The
Sheriffs Of Craighead, Cleburne, Ar
kansas, Lincoln, Searcy and Greene Coun-
ties have settled.
There is n peculiar case vending its way
through the courts of Little X )ck at pres
ent, that of the State Of Arkansas VS. s. s.
Floyd a. Co. Floyd is manager of a
"bucket. shop" in Little Rock, or was
until about three months ago, when he
was taken in hand by the municipal
authorities and forced to close his
business by excessive fines imposed by the
Police Magistrate. Mr.. Floyd appealed
the case to the Pulaski Circuit Court, and
decision reached before that tribunal
has caused another appeal to be taken in
the case, and itnow goes to the State Su-
preme Cours. James NJ. Fortenbury, To-
cal agent la Little Rock for the company,
iays that their association was furnishing
the spot market reports in all the larger
cities OF Texas, and in each city his COM
pany were forced to taks the case to the
Supreme Court Of the State before being
permitted to continue business, and he felt
sure that a favorable decision would be
given thom in Arkansas. 1t will require
several months yet before final settle-
meat can be reached In this matter.
Emigration is heavy this sumner.
A boy about eight years Of age, named
Robert Mccullough, was drowned in the
Arkansas River, at Little Rock, a few
days ago, while bathing. He was walk.
ing out on ledge Of rock and slipped of
into deep water.
General ID. McRea, ex-State Auditor OF
Arkansas, and who has been representing
DR.. c. N. Taylor, United States Commits
sioner at the Worlds Exposition at New
Orleans, for several months, says the
prospects for reopening the Exposition
next fall are very fatterlng. Iti the gen.
eral opinion that all the States and Terri
tories will be represented.
Mrs. c. T. Frazer committed suicide at
Little Rock. No cause ASST yned.
DIR. Zuber, a prominent citizen of Lee
County, living near Haynes, died few
days ago from the eff cts OF a wound re.
ceived in shooting affray with VIM.
Hughes, which took place a couple OF
weeks since.
Four hundred and eighty copies Of tho
Digest of the laws Of the State prepared
by Judge w. W. Mansfield, have arrived
at the Office of the Secretary of State
and the work OF distribution TO the
county and township officers began. The
book is heavy one, weighing seven
pounds. They will 10 sent out to thoss
entitled to them as rapidly o. possible.
Little Reek is to have . new military
coppany,