The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1881-12-07
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Circuit Court next month. ga wor
b the wise" etc.
Numerous improvementsare noticeable
In the West Ward.
Two dogs, supposed to be mad, wer
killed in this city last week.
DR.. and Mrs. NJ. w. Phillips, of Gin
ban. are visiting friends in this city.
Col. f. Richardson has handed in al
unsolicited check for the Tucker Fund
A number of Jacksonians left for At
anita on the excursion train Sunday night,
Santa Claus forms the central figure in
he dreams of the average Juvenile just
bow
Mss Laura LemIey, of Salem, North
Carolina is visiting the family of Mr.. 5
Lemly.
The halls of the Senate and House are
being put in complete order for the Legis-
hture.
Regular monthly meeting of the Board
\ Mayor and Aldermen at the City Hall
D-nght.
Miss Virginia Fearn, of Dallas, Texas,
i on a visit to friends and relatives in
Jackson.
Miss Florence Peatross, one of the
Iharming bellies of our city, is visiting rel
hives in Vicksburg
Hon. H. C. Myers, Secretary of State,
burned Monday night from business trip
D the river counties.
The public schools of this city will
lose on Friday next, to be re-Opened first
Ionday in January.
The cotton compress is doing good
hing for Jackson, as well as for the farmers
B the surrounding country.
1t is rumored that Jackson is to lose
BE- of its fairest bellies on the 10Th inst.
James and full particulars later.
Mr.. Erskine Watkins is arranging for
Be building OF a residence on State street.
i. NJ Taylor, Esq, is the contractor.
The popular firm of Whiting & Gray
b been dissolved, Mr.. Gray retiring from
e business, which will hereafter be con-
ancted by Mr.. w. A. Whiting
The Edwards House and belongings
ere sold at auction yesterday. Mr.. Robt.
81 Saunders, administrator of the estate of
e late Jno w. Robinson, was the pur-
laser
Mississippi Commandery, Knights
Rmpar, will meet next Monday night,
ben officers are to be chosen for the ensu-
year. The Sir Knights are requested to
#ke due notice.
We heard well-informed citizen of
hckson say, a few days since, that the
ederal Building would certainly be placed
81 the old Bowman House lot. He said his
asons for the assertion were conclusive.
1t is expected that work will be COM
eneed during the month on the new truck
use of Pearl Hook and Ladder Company
81. |. The house is to be two stories high, |
ID is to cover the entire lot owned by the
pmpany.
The Masons, Odd Fellows, Knights of
pnor and other benevolent fraternities,
d all hold meetings during this month |
the election of officers for next year.
full vote is desirable. Let every member
lend, if possible.
The faithful few" members of the
hrstan Church in this city are making
earnest effort to secure the services of a
stor for next year, and are receiving help |
m many not accustomed to worship with
at congregation.
THE teachers of the Presbyterian Sab
III School have inaugurated Wednesday
ht meetings for the study of-the lesson
the succeeding Sabbath. The Inter
.lional Lesson for next Sabbath is "The
st Days of Moses"
The Public School Board, selected
the Board of Aldermen Saturday, is
opposed of the following gentlemen
llege Green School-W. NJ. Patton, J. L.
wer Sol. Dreyfus; West Jackson School
no. A. Webb, Geo. Lemon, ]. NJ. Fuller
pred School,. J. Spellman, n. s.
nple, Smith Robertson. 4
Our late honored fellow-eitizen, Gen.
IN d. Freeman, has established law
Pc and mining agency at Canon City, ]
sDf ~, tel
which he served eight years in the
e of Attorney-General,a and two years in
agress,) are all wishing him success.
has talents and the, driving power of
eonquerable energy. Fl
PROT. Dobyns, with Characteristic
ughtfulness, is arranging for a Christmas
{ for the pupils of the Deaf and Dumb
titute He has sent out notices of his ;
ention to the parents and guardians OF
children under his care, requesting
m to send such presents as they may see
per, adding that anything will be ae-
Fable save toy-pistols and t1n-horns \
Mr.. skellenger, lessee and manager Of !,
Blind Institute Shops, has our thanks
an appreciated present in the shape Of
| dozen excellent brooms, made at the
titute. The brooms are of the pest
Fkmanship, as well As nice appearance
Skellenger has made decided success
the wOrk-department of the Institute,
has the shops fitted up and prepared 70
everything in his line in the best style.
The many admirers of Sol Smith Rus
viii be pleased to learn that the great
iealan will appear at the Opera House Is
Monday evening in his now famous
faeser of Tom Dilloway, in the new
eflean comedy entitled "EdgeWood
= As he has never appeared in
A'On on the regular dramatic stage
0niy IN connection with concert a
p~ny. no little interest viii Be- manifest {
- nov he aequits himself in the role 4
-ssor in regular comedy part
.s09afo lks' is bright, clean comedys !