The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1881-05-05
THE CITY.

Annual election OF ofhcers OF TEN I II
Company No. tonight.
The Board Of Supervisors were in ses
sion Monday and Tuesday.
The Canton Opera Company is soon t
/ make Jackson another visit.
We are glad to note steady decreas
of the sick list in the last week.
The State Dental Association meets il
this city on Tuesday, May 18th.
Col. J. NJ. Jayne was in the city thi
week, but has left for Washington county
Miss Anna Barr, Of Louisville, KY, j
spending few days with friends in Jack
son.
Hon John O'Donnell, Of Wayne county
is in the city on business in the Fedora
court.
The Democratic State Executive Com
mittee has been called to meet in this cit!
on the 9th inst.
Gen. Writ Adams, State Revenue
Agent, il at Bay st. Louis this week OIL
official business.
Mrs T. c. Catchings returned home
from St Louis on Monday after an absence
Of several months.
We see and hear of evidences Of al
approaching "storm ;" it will probably oc-
cur on Friday night.
The Public School Trustees held meet
ing Monday evening, and decided to close
the schools on the Goth inst.
The young people had pleasant even
ing at Mrs. Langley's on Tuesday. Dane
ing was the chief amusement
Hon. Henry C. Myers, Secretary OF
State, Is on visit to the sea coast, on bust
ness connected with his office.
Capt Ogden, of Adams, is attending the
Federal Court as juror and favored US with
a call Also Mr.. Griffin, of that county.
Mr. Pugh Of Satartia, is also in atten-
dance as a grand juror, and was among the
welcome callers at THE CLARIoS sanctum-
Rev Mr. Hall, of Huntsville, also
made Us a call on his way to the Southern
Baptist Convention.
Measles have been trying to get foot
ing in our community of late, but we are
glad to say they have met with but little
success
The CLARION acknowledges the pleas
ure of calls from number ofits friends who
are in the city attending the Odd Fellows
Grand Lodge.
The erection ola cotton factory in Jack
son by an enterprising firm of the city, il
mentioned as something almost sure to be
accomplished.
Col. Hamilton's new residence at the
Park is in process of construction. 1t viii,
when finished, be one of the handsomest
buildings in our city.
The Gem ball at the Spengler House
on Tuesday night was a delightful affair in
all respects, and afforded all who participa-
ted an evening of pleasure.
Our able confrere, J. H. Neville, Esq
Of the Kemper Herald, who unites the
profession Of law with journalism, is in the
city looking to the interest of clients.
The ice cream and strawberry festival
given by the Presbyterian ladies last even
ing was a very successful venture. hand
some sum was realized for the church.
Monday evening a Penitentiary con-
vict while attempting to make his escape
was shot by the guard, in consequence Of
which it was necessary to amputate an arm.
Senator George came home from Wash
ington Monday morning. Having secured
a pair with a Republican Senator, he
will not return to tie Capital for some time.
Two of Jackson's well known and most
popular young people are to be united in
the bonds of matrimony the first of next
week. Names and other particulars in our
next.
Hon Frank c. MCGEE was in the city
on Saturday il the interest of the young
Democrats in Clarke county vho were in
dicted in the Federal court for political
causes.
The Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows met
in this city Gu Tuesday and is now in SEES
sion The attendance i large, and the
meeting, we learn, is pleasant and harmo-
NOUS one.
--THE CLARION has many staunch
friends In Simpson Among the rest, Mr..
J. A Coyiugtob, who called to see us Tues
dav en- route for the Baptist Convention at
Columbus
We regret to learn of the illness of Mr.
IDry IN
horse a few days ago, he slipped and fell to
the ground, sustaining injuries OF severe
and painful nature.
Owing to various causes the Fire De-
partment deemed it wise to do away with
the annual parade this year. Under all the
circumstances, we think the decision the
best that could have been reached.
Our particular friends and agents, DR..
Shepherd, Of Richland, Holmes county, and
Mr.. f. Wilburn, of Pickens Sta ton, called
to see us yesterday. They were summoned
to give testimony before the Federal grand
jury.
We are in receipt of an invitation to
be present at the commencement exercises
of the University of Tennessee, at Clarkss
Vile One of the orators of the occasion is
our young friend and townsman, Mr.. John
II. Boyd
Capt John T. Buck is attending the
Southern Baptist Convention now in session
in Columbus, Mississippi. a!r, SProles
pastor of the Jackson Church, is prevented
from attending by his duties and engage
ments at home.
Mr.. w. H. II. Green iGfcrms us that he
will forward on Saturday, 9TH inst, % the
authorities at Washington, all proposals he
has received for locating the Federal build
ing. None will be received or considered
after that date.
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