Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-04-16
HOLLY SPRINGS, MISS.
The COurts-Is He the Man?-The Odd
Fellows aad H Ugh 6 TeD plars.

| Special Correspondence OF the Appeal
HOLLY SPRINGS, April 14.-This is the
second week of Circuit Court, and during
the past fortnight the city has presented an
appearance of unusual activity, caused by
the large number OF persons in attendance
| One of the important railroad cases has
I already been tried-;hat of Mrs. McKleb rs
the Chicago, St. Louis and New Orleans
Railroad Company. 1t was ably argued on
: both sides, and decided in favor of the plain
I tiff. An appeal, however, will be taken. A
large number of cases have been tried, both
civil and criminal, though much important
business yet remains untouched.
The Hon. S. S. Calhoon presided over our
court in several cases this week, which Judge
I Watson declined to try. Judge Calhoon,
though still a young man, is one Of the
ablest judges in the State.
A man was arrested recently at Lonoke,
Ark, who is supposed to be the felon, Dix,
who murdered a man named Hancock, at
the latter's residence, below Waterford, in
this county, few years ago. Last Tuesday,
the sheriff's deputies, Miller and Boxley, LETT
for Lonoke, took charge of the prisoner an
brought him to this city. On Thursday the
accused was brought into court, where he
was seen by a plumber of men who were ac-
quainted with the real murderer. Some of
these seem 10 be convinced OF the prisoner 3
identity, declaring him to be the man who
killed Hancock; the majority, however, are
equally certain that he is not the man. A
friend Of the prisoner, who was arrested with
him, but afterward released, accompanied
him here, and is now in the city. The latter
says he and his partner left Alabama
together some years ago-that he has known
the supposed Dix ever since the war-and
that neither of them have ever before been
in this county. Time will doubtless tell, but
as 1t stands at present, ii is an interesting
case.
The Grand Lodge OF the Independent
Order of Odd Fellows, will hold their grand
encampment in this city, beginning on the
first Tuesday in May. Great preparations
for their entertainment are making by the
brethren here, and we are certain that
royal treat is in store for the visitors. A
grand banquet will be given them by the
Holly Springs Lodge, No. 80, on the second
night of the encampment. One or two of
the uniformed encampments will give
grand drill and dress parade. Neighboring
lodges and all transient brethren in good
standing are cordially invited to attend.
The musical and dramatic entertainment
to be given bsfore the Knights Templar
next Wednesday night promises to be a
great success. The several committees of
ladies continue their preparations for the
Grand Conclave, and We confidently pre-
dict an enviable round of pleasure for the
visiting Knights.
We are very sorry to say that our public
school closes after next week for want of
funds.
The Episcopal church of this city was
beautifully decorated with flowers ON Easter
Sunday. The services were conducted by the
Rev. DIR. Pickett, the former pastor, assisted
by the Rev. Mr.. Gordos.
A cold wave struck this city on last Mon
day night and the thermometer has re-
manned quite low throughout the week.
ZORAR