The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-09-22

This item, interesting to the friends of
the parties referred to, is from the Pasca>
goula Star
Mr.. J. L. Guerringer WAS married at
Jackson on the 9th, 10 Miss Cornelia
| Dickey, Of that place Mr. Guerringer
was formerly railroad agent and telegraph
| operator at Ocean Springs, and is we'll
known TO many people on the coast.
The Messrs. Hart were in bad luck last
week. sneak thief stole all Of Mr. John
Harris chickens and the Sheriff stole Mr..
/ Phil Harris cook-on a charge of murder
committed in Scott county. The latter,
woman, named Willy Ann Boddie, is said
to have killed child, throwing the body
into cistern. She Ianguishes in jail
awaiting requisition.
The public meeting at City Hall, last
Wednesday night-the official proceedings
Of which we publish-was quite largely at
tended. and a decided interest manifested
in favor OF connecting Yazoo City and
Jackson by rail. The subject, after free
discussion, was referred 10 an intelligent and
discreet committee, to prepare the condi-
tions on which the same may be submitted
to popular vote.
Mr.. Henry Strauss was the deserved
recipient last week of an elegant testimonial
from the ladies of the Hebrew congregation
Of this city, for his efficiency and fidelity in
conducting the services of the synagogue in
the absence Of a regular minister. The tes-
timonial took the shape of handsome gold
chain and locket Mr. John Hart spoke for
the ladies' presenting the chain, and Mr.
Strauss was equal to the occasion.
Mrs. Eleanor Newcomer, wife of the
late :. G.. Newcomer, after 4 protracted
illness. died at her residence in this city on
Thursday last Her funeral took place /
from st. Andrews Church on Friday morn
ing. To her bereaved children we tender
our hearty sympathy. Mrs. Newcomer was
a true and devoted wife and mother, and /
she will be sadly missed by the large circle +
who "knew her but to love her."
At the late meeting of the Supervisors
in this city, a contract was made for the 1
erection of an iron bridge, with brick abut-
ments, over Bakers creek, near Bolton, and
for another near Edwards, where the Whit
aker bridge now stands. The Kinds County
Gazette says that the merchants of Edwards
and Bolton, we understand, promise to assist
the county in the matter, to the extent. at
least, Of holding part of the indebtedness
to be created, without interest, for twelve
months.
Says the Columbus Index of recent
date
Mrs. Sturdivant, now of Jackson, is at
Mrs. Otteys, visit to her Columbus
friends. Many welcome her to her old home,
both on her own account her beautiful
Miss Leila till recently. and
that Of her excellent parents of honored
memory, MI. and Mrs f. P. Odeneal. No
family in the history of Columbus con-
tributed more i'll its day TO social life and
enjoyment.
Quite serious difficulty occurred in
the country, four five miles north of this
place, last week. 1t seems that negro,
named Sam, living on Mrs. FondreG's place
had been making some statements in refer
ence to young Mr.. Rivinae which that
gentleman did not relish, so he took his
little shot gun and filled the said negro full
not dangerous. The negIq preferred char
ges of assault with intent 10 kiii, and
Rivinac left for parts unknown.
4 rare treat is in store for our music
loving public. On next Thursday and Fri
day nights, respectively, Niles Juvenile
Opera Company will present, for the frst
time in this city, the opera of Little Duke,
the Bells of Bonneville, (Chimes of Norman
dy.) This company, 40 performers, is a
Of Miles Pinafore Company,
Haverley's Juvenile Opera Company, and
the New York Opera Company, and j. most
highly spoken of by the press all over the
All should avail themselves of
this opportunity, fs i will not be presented
again.
-Onr Jackson Amateurs won unstinted
applause at Canton. The Citizen has this
handsome notice of their performance
The concert given at Odd Fellows Hall,
on Thursday evening last, by the Jackson
Amateurs, Wa2. to say the least of it, sue
cess. The programme Was veil selected and
the pieces beautifully rendered. Ears. Gage
and Mrs. Brunson, in our opinion, have no
superiors as vocalists in the South. Misses
Barr and Wolfe sang sweetly and with fine
effect. Miss Cooper is young lady Of rare
musical talent ana . pianist of superior
ability. The gentlemen OF TIE troupe,
MeEsrs, SkeIenger, Brunson, Hi1zheim, Nan
Hook, and A9illett. sang well together, and
showed a thorough knowledge of their
parts. The entertainment was concluded
with comedy, which was very amusing.
Auditor Gwin, and his accomplished
clerical staff are doing grand work for the
State this year in systematizing the land
records, pursuant to sct IF the last session
of the Legislature. 1t is a heFeulean task,
but is being prosecuted with zeal that
their capacity and fidelity in
the public service. The confused legisla-
ton of the last decade; in the matter of tax
sales and tax titles, and the ilcompeteHcy
Of many county officials, during the reign
of Rsdicalism, has rendered this work an
absolute necessity, and it requires the
greatest patience and skill on the part of the
officers who are now engaged in the good
work of bringing order out of chaos. The
records for the several counties will shortly
be sent to the several clerks and sheriffs. A
duplicate of each record will be kept in the
Auditors Office, and it viii be the duty of
the Auditor, ohancery clerks and sheriffs, by
from time to time TO each other,
to note on the record all sales or other
changes that may take place, and thus have
one check upon the other. and the whole
business reduced to order and system.
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