The Osceola times., 1886-07-17
Miscellaneous Items.

Two mad-stones are said to be owned by
citizens of Marion county.
Ferguson's lumber mill in Little Rock
burned few days ago. Loss, $500; in-
surance, 100. The mill viii be rebuilt.
Sheriff Wurthen Of Pulaski viii not be a
candidate for reelection.
Seven prisoners broke jail at Arkadel-
phia a few nj hts ago. The Jail door was
found standing wide open and the birds
flown.
The Little Rocl, police few days since
arrested a couple on an Iron Mountain
train on telegraphic instructions from
Newport. They were John Mcknight and
Mrs. Vincent, wife Of a farmer living near
Newport and aunt of Mcknight. They
were en route to Texas when their plans
were thus rudcly frustrated. On being
notified of their capture Vincent went on
to Little Rock and compromised with his
wife and Mcknight continued his journey
rexasward, with an intimation from his
uncle to 20 there and stay there.
Pulaski County will, within reason-
ably brief period, have fine court house,
the magistrates having voted an appro-
priation of S6o,oOo for that purpose.
One of the saddest seques to mischiev.
Gus sport happened about seven miles
south Of Lewisvilie, on Red river, a few
days ago, that has ever occurred
in that county. A party of three
young men were bathing in the river,
one of whom was poor swimmer
and consequently kept close to shore,
l. l.. .fgrr,s,r sgf. f9up1aze haf
he. ventured farther out into the river. At
last, desiring to have some sport, they
caught their companion and carried him
out into deep water, but finding it required
all their efforts 10 take care OF themselves,
left their unfortunate companion to battle
the swift current, which was too much for
him aud bore him to a watcry grave. The
citizens were very indignant over the oc-
currence and grave fears of lynching
were entertained.
Several weeks ago Charles Afford, a
young man living with his parents near
Harrisburg, left home apparently without
cause, but il was supposed he intended to
20 TO his brothers in Kansas. Nothing,
however. has been heard from him until
few days since when n telegram was re-
ceived from Bay Siding, on the Kansas
CITY. Springfield & Memphis railway,
stating that Nv was there dangerously
i'll. On receipt Of the news his father
started for Bay Siding, but reached there
too late, as the young man had breathed
his last. The remains were brought tc
Harrisburg for interment.
Fishing is the favorite pastime at pres.
,,.f,,aftbltap ~ cha biar, 70
of water in most Of the rivers the stories
Of catches continue TO keep pace with the
muginations Of the fishermen.
Politics continue at fever heat
A big barbecue was given at Holly
Springs, in Ellis township, a few days
ago by the Holly Springs Wheel. The
farmers and their families attended from
miles around, from Pulaski and Saline
counties, and there were several hundred
present.
d. A. Brewer, editor Of the Little Rock
Ga-etfe, was made the victim of a murder
Gus assault with club in the hands Of
youth named Winfield, seventeen years of
age, a few evenings since. Bystanders in
terfcred and no blood was spilled. The
assault was the outcome of paper war on
II. A. Browns shngle mill at Newport,
burned few evenings since.
In the Pulaski County hospital last
month eleven patients we're admitted;
there were three deaths; thirteen we're dis
charged, and July there were thirty-sx
in the hospital.
Or. d. c. Carroll has been appointed
second assistant physician at the state
Lunatic Asylum by the board. Dir. Car
roll is said to be talented young physi.
elan.
A Judgment of $3.50 against w. $. Amis,
Of Cleveland County, was recently re-
mitted by the Governor. He was surety
ON the bond OF 4. Duncan, who died be-
fore the judgment was entered
Plantation negroes throughout the State
are Joining the Knights Of Labor.