Osceola Sun
Osceola, MO
28 August 1879

A little child of John Madlock, living a few miles northwest of town, died this week.

Eld. Warren closed a protracted meeting of a week’s duration a few days ago.

Jimmie Elliott has one hundred and twenty acres of ground broken, ready for sowing in wheat.

Mrs. Frank C. Nesbit, of "Ohio”, is in town, the guest of the family of her brother-in-law, Mr. Scott Nesbit.

T.J. Wilcoxon, of Speedwell Township, is shaping up the affairs of the county attorney in readiness for court.

Summer and Fall Clothing at cost to give room for Winter Goods at L. Coxant’s.

Several fine droves of cattle and sheep have been driven through town within the past week, en route for the market.

Miss Mattie Weidemeyer, of Clinton, has been visiting friends in the vicinity of Osceola – the house of her childhood.

Joe Landes, cashier of the St. Clair County Bank, made a business trip to St. Louis a few days ago, returning Tuesday.

Farmers are busy again just now, Millet to take care of, hay to cut and cure, and corn to eat gives them plenty of work.

Rev. J. Watkins and wife, of Montrose, were in town Sunday attending the funeral of G.N. Lilley, brother of the latter.

A little son of Thomas Emerson died yesterday, after a long illness. The bereaved parents have our sympathy in their affliction.

Rev. C.H. Woolley and wife left Monday morning for Cass County, where they will remain two weeks among relatives and friends.

A fox chase was indulged by some of the citizens of Doyal last week. The animal was run down and captured after a two hours’ chase.

Circuit court week will be a good time to come up and subscribe for The Sun, pay back subscription and any other bill you may owe the printer.

Wade Shaffner won his first criminal case last Monday. He defended the three Greene boys of Jackson Township and triumphantly acquitted his clients.

Joe Landes has our thanks for some elegant archery paraphernalia. We shall endeavor to avoid putting an arrow into Joe’s "phiz” when we practice.

From the chat of the Humansville chronicle it is evident that H. Martin Williams struck another snag when he met Upton in joint debate at that place.

Allton & Carnahan have sold their new boat to the proprietor of the Roscoe ferry. An attempt was made last week to take it to Roscoe, but water was too scarce.

Thos. M. Johnson reached her from Texas Monday. Moore states that his health has not been good since his sojourn in the South. He will probably remain in Osceola.

A man named Bradly, living near S.C. Bruce’s and upon a farm belonging to the latter, had his nose almost severed from his face during an altercation recently with his step-son.

The funeral last Sabbath was largely attended and many tears fell while the solemn and impressive ceremonies were in progress. Few men leave behind them as few enemies and many friends as did Gabriel N. Lilley.

We are again placed under obligations to Prof. Miller for full proceedings of the teachers’ institute held at Appleton last week. He writes us that the meeting far exceeded his expectations. Proceedings are published elsewhere.

The cancer on the face of Squire Mellhenny is almost removed, and that gentleman is in fine spirits over his prospects for recovery. Should a permanent cure be effected Dr. Goodwin will indeed be a wonderful doctor.

Geo. W. Hall went to Cedar county Tuesday after stock. George is an energetic fellow, and the only "sine qua non” to his success and happiness is to go into partnership with some nice young lady, forty acres of land and a mule.

The third quarterly meeting in the Osceola circuit of the Methodist Church will convene one week from next Saturday – September 6th- at Mt. Zion Church near Brownington, Henry County. The Presiding Elder will be present.

Don’t forget the Aid Society at the residence of L.A. Mentzer tomorrow afternoon. The cool shady grounds belonging to the mansion and Mrs. Mentzer’s well-known hospitality will make the affair one of the pleasant occasions of the season.

From Sheriff Gordon we learn that a horse was stolen last Thursday night on the camp meeting grounds at Taberville. Several parties saw the thief loose and mount the horse, but supposed it was the owner, until the latter began searching for the animal.

Mr. S. Calawalder, member of the Executive Committee of the State S.S. Association was here last Sabbath and visited the Sunday schools of town. Mr. C. is an old printer and was a member of the staff of General Grant during the late war. He now resides in Vernon County.

W.L. Selvidge is building a new blacksmith shop, 20x36 feet, near the corner of Olive and Second Streets. Mr. Selvidge will have the building completed and be in readiness to meet his customers at his new stand next week. He has employed one of the best smiths in Osceola to assist him.

The little folks are evidently making good use of the time before school again begins. Two parties and a picnic were given them last week. One party occurred at the residence of Mrs. J.P. Landes Wednesday afternoon; the other with Mrs. A.S. Stewart. Both were largely attended and a huge time enjoyed by the little fellows.

Melon Thieves.
Ed. Sun: On the night of the 23rd some low-flung, onery rascals rode into my melon patch and cut open and destroyed a good portion of my melons. I have no objections to anyone going in and eating what they want, but am opposed to having them destroyed. I appeal to the good citizens of my neighborhood to assist me and we will bring the perpetrators to justice. I have reasons for suspicioning certain ones.
Respectfully, G.W. Vannice.

Nelse Wright, colored, was lodged in jail last Sunday. Nelse was arrested some time ago and fined for disturbing the peace. He was allowed to go to the Scobey House in order to get, as he said, money to pay the fine, but took advantage of the opportunity and absconded. Being informed by some that he could not be arrested on Sunday he came boldly into town last Sabbath. Cooley, however, took him in charge and lodged him in jail.

The Misses Sallie and Agnes Harris started last Tuesday for Fayetteville, Arkansas, where they will be members of the faculty of the Industrial College at that place during the coming scholastic year. These young ladies have been active and leading members of the social gatherings in Osceola and vicinity, while here spending vacation, and their absence will be universally regretted.

The thanks of The Sun are due Mrs. Thos. Amrine for an elegantly arranged bouquet of beautiful and fragrant flowers.

Rev. Jas. F. Watkins was very severe on professed Christians, as he termed them, last Sunday in his sermon at the Brick Church.

There w4ere 225 cases on the docket of the Bates county circuit court which convened on the 14th inst. The session will continue three weeks.

Mr. E.W. Ramsey, of Clinton, accompanied by his wife and child, attended the funeral obsequies of his daughter at this place last Sunday.

The coopers of St. Louis are on a strike. As they can make but $5.00 to $6.50 per week, it is evident that this is one of the cases of justifiable strikes.

The Appleton Leader makes serious charges, against Prosecuting Attorney Jennings. It now is in order for Mr. Jennings to rise and refute the charge.

The bys are having shot-sling mania. Whenever parents are forced to buy a gross or two of glass eyes for their youngsters this pastime will be suppressed.

Messrs. C.J. Hodges, C.V. Hatch, L.W. Sheldon, Jno. T. Metcalf, and a number of other prominent citizens and prosperous farmers, were in the city yesterday.

A Grange picnic was held at Howard’s Mill last Saturday. Much preparation had been made for the occasion, and we presume that it was enjoyable in ever particular.

Reports state that an exceedingly heavy rainfall visited the Sac River and Brush Creek regions of St. Clair yesterday morning. But an ordinary quantity of water fell at Osceola.

Prof. Ferguson, Jas. W. Knott and Jimmie Donovan, of Roscoe, were in town Tuesday. The last mentioned says they will have a huge crop of grapes. Carry the news to Benner.

Wanted, at the warehouse of Wyckoff & McFarlane all the Grain and Seed raised in territory tributary to Appleton City. Accommodating hands will always be in attendance. Sacks furnished.

The Kansas City Times says that is assured that negotiations are about completed for the commencement of work on the Kansas City and Memphis railroad the coming Fall. We only hope that its assurances may prove true.

The public should examine my stock of Harness, Saddles, Bridles, etc. Complete assortment at low prices. Give me a call. I guarantee satisfaction to my customers. Thos. Huston, Roscoe.

A short but drenching rain fell here Sunday morning and the small streams for a few hours were higher than at any previous time this year. The Osage rose about one and a half feet that morning, but began falling again in the afternoon.

Wm. C. Lucas started last Sunday on his return home in Danville, Ky. He was accompanied as far as Clinton by his brother-in-law, A.S. Stewart, of this place. Mr. Lucas goes by way of Kansas City, where he will stop a short time.

The County Commissioner of Public Schools announces elsewhere that a teacher’s institute will be held at Appleton City, beginning on the third Monday in August. Every teacher in the county should make it a point to be present.

Strayed or stolen from Chalk Level, one small black shepherd dog, long, glossy hair, feet white and yellow. Two scars on head, one between the eyes, just healing over, made by kick. A suitable reward will be paid for the return of the dog to Fred Raichley, near Chalk Level.

We learn that the death of E. Greene, Esq., living near Square Prairie, is daily expected. Mr. Greene has been ill for two months. A short time ago, he began recovering, but again relapsed, and will probably not survive. He is afflicted with an affection of the brain, and has been speechless several days.

Next Sunday Wade Shaffner has an appointment across the river. Look out for his return. – Osceola cor. Appleton City Leader
Look out for his return: That’s the cheekiest request we have heard made for some time. The idea of asking people of steady habits to sit up until 2 a.m. Monday!

Clinton Democrat: "Francis M. Flemming, living near Norris Fork, has 200 acres of wheat, half of which will yield 20 bushels to the acre, and the other half 15 bushels to the acre. His crop is of the Fultz variety. Mr. Flemming makes wheat a specialty and has never failed to raise a good paying crop. He has been offered 75 cents a bushel for his wheat.

Mr. F.O. Dunnington, wife and two children, of Boonville, are in town, the guests of W.P. Johnson. Mrs. Dunnington is a sister of Mr. J., and at the outbreak of the war was a resident of the place known as the Harris farm on Sac River, being at that time the wife of Marcellus Harris, whose death occurred in 1862. Mr. Dunnington will return in a few days, but his family will remain here some time.

Almost every newspaper we pick up contains an account of some woman shooting her husband or some other fellow. Why don’t the States enact a law making it criminal for ladies to carry concealed weapons? Unless it is done, or some other protective measure adopted it will soon become absolutely dangerous for unprotected men to venture out alone.

Wm. Whitley was brought before Squire Butler, of Roscoe, last Thursday on the complaint of Valentine Ruckman, of that township, who charged that Whitley had drawn a revolver upon him in a threatening manner. Whitley was fined $5 and costs. The trouble occurred about two and a half miles from Osceola. Whitley was probably under the influence of liquor at the time as he had no recollection of the transaction for which he was arrested.

Mr. T.G. Rechow, of Bolivar, who went to Kansas City ten days ago on business connected with the completion of the Memphis railroad, passed through, last Thursday, on his return. He states the business men of that city are united in the desire that the road should be finished, and that the company who own the right of way, grade, etc., are willing to turn their interest over to any party who will complete the same. Mr. R. also says that the people along the line are eager to see the road completed. Nothing was accomplished by his visit.

The Osage came near adding to the persons who have found a grave beneath its turbid waters, last Friday afternoon. E.B. Isett, a drummer from Fort Scott, attempted to cross the ford at Crow Island, but not being acquainted with the route, drove into the hole that has engulfed more than one stranger. The water came over the top of his vehicle, and it was only owing to the trusty team he was driving that Isett was enabled to gain the shore, as he was weak from protracted illness, and wholly incapable of extricating himself from his predicament without assistance.

The efforts of Rev. Jas. F. Watkins, of Montrose, who has been conducting a protracted meeting at the Brick Church during the past ten days, are crowned with success to a considerable degree. Some ten persons have evinced a desire to know the better way and tread therein, and additional interest is shown each succeeding evening. Rev. W. is an earnest, zealous Christian, and if energetic work and plain-spoken truths can arouse the wicked to a sense of their duty, surely he will accomplish much good. It was the intention to close the meetings last night.

Kicked by a Horse.
From St. Clair Johnson, who was in the south part of the county last Tuesday, we learn that Mr. Joseph Martin, of Collins township, met with a painful accident on Monday of this week. Martin was working around one of his horses when the animal, from fright or pure cussedness, let fly its heels and kicked Martin in the breast. The blow was struck with the full force of the animal, and Mr. Johnson states that he was informed that Mr. Martin was seriously injured. Martin is well known in Osceola, and has many friends here who regret his misfortune, and hope to see him out again soon.

General Pick-Ups.
Will Coonce thinks time is Short.

Will Lilley is the boss watermelon vendor in Osceola.

Plenty of work for the County Attorney at Monegaw Springs.

The irrepressible Gip Graham was in town Friday, and subscribed for The Sun.

Miss Mattie Ogden, of Ogden, of Clinton is visiting friends in Chalk Level and Monegaw.

Mollie Warner will teach the young idea how to shoot at the Centennial S.H., the coming Winter.

Dr. John Wright reports the general health in the eastern part of the county better than it has been for ten years.

Clinton society will be gladdened with the presence of that knight errant of chivalry, B.R. Shoemaker, the latter part of the week.

A man named Herrington raped Miss Mary E. Allison at Monegaw Springs. He left but returned in a few days, was arrested and is now in jail at Osceola. Some talk of hanging him and as the reputation of St. Clair county is past being damaged, they might as well string up the villain. – Bates County Democrat
Whatever loss of reputation we may suffer from lynching a man who is known to have committed a rape we, in common with any other county or community, are willing to stand. Idle twaddle and lying newspaper items have cost us much more. Did that last shooting scrape at Rockville occasion Bates county any trouble about loss of reputation?

Lowry City Items.
Sam’l Hook will leave for his post in Deerfield, Mo., next week.

C. Hinkle found a light summer coat on the Osceola road recently.

Patterson Taylor still rusticates in Clinton. Are those "Hearts” to blame?

McKnight’s folks have concluded not to go to North Missouri this season.

A specimen of Robbins’ Washer can be seen at Woodbury’s. It is excellent.

Rev. Woolley has bought the woodwork of a light spring wagon from Hallard.

Widow Kelley, four miles east of here, has begun to build a substantial farm house.

I.V.N. Brostow is reported to have traded his farm for the Hickory and Polk county right to sell a safety lamp.

Wilson Hartzell has settled down in the Hartzell mansion, and is quietly enjoying life.

C.I. Taylor’s first effort as superintendent of the Union Sunday School at this place was a success. He bids fair to be on the top shelf as a Sunday school worker in the near future.

George Doze left his set of carpenter tools (and it is a good one, too) in charge of a man in Colorado, to be sent here immediately; but they don’t come, and George feels slightly anxious.

Uncle Bob McFarland passed away from a single state into matrimony last week. Mrs. Armstrong went with him. About thirty of the b’hoys gave them a grand serenade that made the prairies ring.

Wm. Lane lost his youngest child last Sunday of cholera morbus. It was nearly a year old, and was larger and healthier looking than children usually are. It was buried at the Snyder graveyard.

Henry Neilson has taken to himself a rib. Miss Robinson (daughter of our county judge) is the lucky lady. The couple visited friends in this vicinity last Saturday, and were apparently the happiest of the happy.

Jacob Tooley, editor of the San Luis Obispo (Cal.) Tribune is in this vicinity visiting Dr. Dearinger and Mrs. Dunning’s folks and other friends. He passed many of his boyhood days in this "neck o’ woods”, before his removal, seven or eight years ago, to California. He appears to have fared first-class in his new home, and we doubt not, is winning a high-place in his profession. Our heated term nearly roasted him after his sojourn in the balmy atmosphere of the Far West.

Calley Hamblin, C.C. Dorrell.
Hamblin & Dorrell, Physicians and Surgeons, Osceola, Mo.
Will attend professional calls promptly, day or night. Prescriptions carefully filled. Store and office on Second Street near St. Clair County Bank.

Blacksmithing!
The old Emerson shop has been opened out with a new firm and ready to do all kinds of Blacksmithing and wagon work at low Prices.
Chamberlain & Hartley.