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September 13, 1856
Grayville Weekly Herald
Grayville, White County, Illinois
What is this article about?
Two small boys on Mott Middleton's plantation near Savannah were bitten by a rattlesnake. The overseer treated them with whisky and burying their feet in moist earth, leading to their recovery.
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'Two small colored boys, belonging to
Mott Middleton, Esq., were bitten by a rat-
tlesnake at his plantation, a few miles from
Savannah, on Saturday night last. They
were walking together and trod upon the
reptile, which immediately inserted its fangs
in the foot of one and ankle of the other.—
The overseer, a colored man, upon hearing
their cries, went to their assistance. Know-
ing well the danger of their situation, there
being no physician nearer than the city, he
had to rely on his own untutored skill, which,
however, turned out most fortunately. He
drenched the little sufferers thoroughly with
whisky, and buried their wounded feet in
the earth, keeping it well moistened around
them. In this situation, and perfectly
stupid from the effects of the spirits, they
were kept for several hours, and when heard
from last they were both doing well, and
considered entirely out of danger. Savannah
Republican.
Mott Middleton, Esq., were bitten by a rat-
tlesnake at his plantation, a few miles from
Savannah, on Saturday night last. They
were walking together and trod upon the
reptile, which immediately inserted its fangs
in the foot of one and ankle of the other.—
The overseer, a colored man, upon hearing
their cries, went to their assistance. Know-
ing well the danger of their situation, there
being no physician nearer than the city, he
had to rely on his own untutored skill, which,
however, turned out most fortunately. He
drenched the little sufferers thoroughly with
whisky, and buried their wounded feet in
the earth, keeping it well moistened around
them. In this situation, and perfectly
stupid from the effects of the spirits, they
were kept for several hours, and when heard
from last they were both doing well, and
considered entirely out of danger. Savannah
Republican.
What sub-type of article is it?
Medical Curiosity
Survival
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Recovery
Bravery Heroism
What keywords are associated?
Rattlesnake Bite
Plantation Incident
Whisky Treatment
Snakebite Recovery
Savannah
What entities or persons were involved?
Mott Middleton, Esq.
Two Small Colored Boys
Overseer
Where did it happen?
Plantation A Few Miles From Savannah
Story Details
Key Persons
Mott Middleton, Esq.
Two Small Colored Boys
Overseer
Location
Plantation A Few Miles From Savannah
Event Date
Saturday Night Last
Story Details
Two boys belonging to Mott Middleton were bitten by a rattlesnake while walking on his plantation near Savannah. The overseer treated them by drenching with whisky and burying their wounded feet in moist earth, leading to their full recovery without medical help.