The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1902-08-07
An outing In the Osarks,


Among tho visitors 10 the Ozark coun-
try last week were Mcssrs. Hclgor,
Moricld, Moog and McGrath, with tho
j. Heinrich Carpet Co., ST., Louis.
These gentlemen enjoyed one of tho
plcnsanie-t ui 9ucntions, fishing inWhito
river. Tho catches made were large,
Mr., Morfcld landing nine pound bass
with tho assistance Of Messrs. Helgcr
and Moog, who wadcd almost half way
across the river in their efforts to help
him out of the prcdicamont he was
placed IN after he succeeded In hooking
the monster with Kirby hook No.
80 Mr.. McGrath stood on the bank
ready for any emergency that might
arise in landing this beautiful specimen
Of the hnny tribe. McGrath was armed
with Il large hawser which was fur
nished by MIR VanLandt, the "boss" ho-
tel keeper of Forsyth, with u hook at
lachcd 10 the end Of 1t which was largo
enough to land one of the largest sharks
In the Gulf Of Mexico.
The party also enjoyed fishing In the
Swan, one Of the most beautiful streams
in Tancy county. Mr.. lielger succeeded
ininnding several turtle from this grand
old stream. the largest Of which weighed
In the ncighbOrhuod Of 100 ms. MFR.
Muog insisted on going 10 Forsyth for
one .f Mr.. Roots frclgh ht wagons to haul
THESE monsters 10 the hotel, but MIR.
Moricld objected, and requested Mr..
Moog to bring three saddles instead, as
the road was rather rugged, and they
concluded to bring their wonderful
catch 10 the public square with bridle
and saddle.
During their stay At the Cottage no
tel they were visited by prominent gen
tlcmcn living in aud around Forsyth,
among the number being Messrs V. G.
Todd, Jesse y. Tolcrton, j. &. Johnson,
and several other gentlemen, ardent
followers OF Isaac Walton.
Mr.. Todd carries wound around his
l"rsa G-h,nu hat several hundred yards
Of line 10 which Is attached specimens
Of dies manufactured BY himself. He
is very proud OF the reputation no has
made in getting together the various
feathers he uses in the manufacture OF
these famous nics. II Alessrs, Morleld,
MoOg, IIclgcr and McGrath could spend
few days more they would made rec
ord of one OF the largest catches OF game
fish ever taken from White river, hav-
! ing already to their credit nearly iOOlbs.
Of the finest black bass aud perch.
The party was treated in such u hos
liable manner by Mr. and Mrs Van.
anlt, Of the Cottage hotel. that they
can not find words 10 express them
selves, having everything placed before
them that would make n delicate person
cnvious. Uncle john" an old and
prominent resident OF Forsyth, was very
active in his attentions To the party,
having supplleu thcHl lre' VI ch"Tho
with hundrcds'of the finest aud largest
minnows ever taken from the waters OF
the swan. Tho old and picturesque
mill owned by Parrish, Boswell Il Co.,
is located In one OF the grnndest spots
on Swan, being surrounded by numerous
cold springs il" which can bo found tho
clcar,st and coolest Of spring water.
The party was entertained Mt night
by Mcssrs. Vanzandt, Sr. and Jr., who
are experts on the violin, guitar, banjo
and mandolin. The only regret OF tho
party is that they are compelled to
to leave this hospitablc place so soon,
being called home by pressing business
matters. -