Rensselaer Republican, Volume 17, Number 51, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 August 1885 — THE DEADLY RATTLESNAKE. [ARTICLE]

THE DEADLY RATTLESNAKE.

A Rich Planter of. Duncanville, Ga., igRitten, and Dies in Great Agony. ITiiomasville (Ga.) special.) Major J. J. Mash, a capitalist of Thomas County, died at his home in Duncanville-to-day from the effects of a rattlosnake 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 aud weak jo mount. He was assisted into the saddle, and, by leaning forward and clasping the horse around the neck, ho 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 adminis-tered^and-a ffoetor for. In spite of all efforts he continued to grow worse until death relieved him. His sufferings were intense, but- reason and consciousness remained to the last He was 73 year 3 old.