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Remedy for Moccasin Rites.—In Taliaferro countv there have recently occurred two cases of the speedy cure of the bite of highland moccasin snakes, by the tree use of alcoholic stimulants, resorted to immediately alter the bite.One was the case of a horqp, which was bitten on the ankle of the hind leg. The ploughman, who had the horse in charge, saw the snake when he bit the horse. The horse literally writhed in agony. A quart of whisky was soon administered to the horse, by drenching. In an hour or two, he was relieved. It was thought by those who witnessed the horse’s sufferings and struggling^ that ho would have expired very soon, but for the speedy application of the remedy.The other, was the case of a negro boy, who was bitten on the four Soger of the right hand. Ho suffered greatly lor a short time, when as much whisky was administered as it was thought prudent, and this process was continued fora few hours, when the effects of the poison seemed to be entirely checked. He was quite well the next day.These facts are well authenticated. Both occurred on the plaotatioh of William N. Gunn, in Taliaferro county.—Atlanta Sun.■n T-lt; T UT'CTAV T Tvdvc _..Q111
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Blakely Early County News
Blakely, Georgia, US
Fri, Oct 20, 1871
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