The Waterloo Press; Waterloo; Indiana.
August 27, 1885; Page One.
THE DEADLY RATTLESNAKE.
A Rich Planter of Duncanville, Ga., is Bitten, and Dies in Great Agony.
[Thomasville (Ga.) special.]
Major J.J. Mash, a capitalist of Thomas county, died at his home in Duncanville to-day from the effects of a rattlesnake bite received ten hours previous. He was out on his plantation, about a mile and a half from his dwelling, running a line for a ditch. He was accompanied by a little grandson and a colored man. The place was quite rough, and while making his way through the bushes the snake bit him through the ankle. The Major walked to his horse, but when he got there was too sick and weak to mount. He was assisted into the saddle, and, by leaning forward and clasping the horse around the neck, he succeeded in keeping his position while the horse at full speed carried him home. By this time he was unable to walk. Stimulants and other remedies were administered and a doctor hastily sent for. In spite of all efforts he continues to grow worse until death relieved him. His sufferings were intense, but reason and consciousness remained to the last. He was 73 years old.
August 27, 1885; Page One.
THE DEADLY RATTLESNAKE.
A Rich Planter of Duncanville, Ga., is Bitten, and Dies in Great Agony.
[Thomasville (Ga.) special.]
Major J.J. Mash, a capitalist of Thomas county, died at his home in Duncanville to-day from the effects of a rattlesnake bite received ten hours previous. He was out on his plantation, about a mile and a half from his dwelling, running a line for a ditch. He was accompanied by a little grandson and a colored man. The place was quite rough, and while making his way through the bushes the snake bit him through the ankle. The Major walked to his horse, but when he got there was too sick and weak to mount. He was assisted into the saddle, and, by leaning forward and clasping the horse around the neck, he succeeded in keeping his position while the horse at full speed carried him home. By this time he was unable to walk. Stimulants and other remedies were administered and a doctor hastily sent for. In spite of all efforts he continues to grow worse until death relieved him. His sufferings were intense, but reason and consciousness remained to the last. He was 73 years old.
The Waterloo Press; Waterloo; Indiana.
August 27, 1885; Page One.
THE DEADLY RATTLESNAKE.
A Rich Planter of Duncanville, Ga., is Bitten, and Dies in Great Agony.
[Thomasville (Ga.) special.]
Major J.J. Mash, a capitalist of Thomas county, died at his home in Duncanville to-day from the effects of a rattlesnake bite received ten hours previous. He was out on his plantation, about a mile and a half from his dwelling, running a line for a ditch. He was accompanied by a little grandson and a colored man. The place was quite rough, and while making his way through the bushes the snake bit him through the ankle. The Major walked to his horse, but when he got there was too sick and weak to mount. He was assisted into the saddle, and, by leaning forward and clasping the horse around the neck, he succeeded in keeping his position while the horse at full speed carried him home. By this time he was unable to walk. Stimulants and other remedies were administered and a doctor hastily sent for. In spite of all efforts he continues to grow worse until death relieved him. His sufferings were intense, but reason and consciousness remained to the last. He was 73 years old.
August 27, 1885; Page One.
THE DEADLY RATTLESNAKE.
A Rich Planter of Duncanville, Ga., is Bitten, and Dies in Great Agony.
[Thomasville (Ga.) special.]
Major J.J. Mash, a capitalist of Thomas county, died at his home in Duncanville to-day from the effects of a rattlesnake bite received ten hours previous. He was out on his plantation, about a mile and a half from his dwelling, running a line for a ditch. He was accompanied by a little grandson and a colored man. The place was quite rough, and while making his way through the bushes the snake bit him through the ankle. The Major walked to his horse, but when he got there was too sick and weak to mount. He was assisted into the saddle, and, by leaning forward and clasping the horse around the neck, he succeeded in keeping his position while the horse at full speed carried him home. By this time he was unable to walk. Stimulants and other remedies were administered and a doctor hastily sent for. In spite of all efforts he continues to grow worse until death relieved him. His sufferings were intense, but reason and consciousness remained to the last. He was 73 years old.
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