The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-06-27

enough 70 speak for ltSeit. ms nrm
does an immense and steadily increasing
business. We call the special attention
Of all who want engines 10 the price-list
in present announcement.
Writ Adams, Jr., Esq. Of this city
has sent out circulars advising parties
that he will attend to the redemption Of
lands, examination of titles, and all mat
ters appertaining thereto. We will
guarantee prompt and efficient atten-
ton to business entrusted to him
"A daring attempt was made by rob
bers on Friday night to steal a horse and
buggy from DIR. Harrington. They had
usecred the harness, and were putting
the horse and vehicle in readiness for
use, when they were discovered. They
made precipitate retreat and escaped.
We regret to chronicle the death of
Mrs. Il. Flanery which occurred at her
residence in this city last night about 7
o'clock. Mrs. Flanery was about fifty
years Of age, a devoted wife and mother
and kind friend. She leaves husband
and large family of children, and many
II itliuN W ilAOul il iltI IOoo"
Mr.. John II. Boyd, having COM
pIeted his literary course at the South
western Presbyterian University, Clarks-
Vile, Tenn, will spend his vacation at
home. preparatory to entering the Theo-
logical Seminary at Princeton, \. j.,
next session, where he will spend three
years in studying for the ministry
Mrs. J. NJ. Jayne (nee Miss Leila
Lowry of Grcenville, is visiting her
father, the Governor, at the Executive
Mansion, and is warmly welcomed by
her numerous friends. BY the way, We
have observed that thisaccomplished lady
has been appointed to recite a poem at
the next meeting of the Alumna Of the
Brandon Female College.
Central Lodge, No 764, Knights of
Honor will celebrate the tenth Anniver-
sary of the Order at their Hall next
Saturday night, when Past Dictator c.
A. Brougher will deliver an address,
after which refreshments will be dis
pensed. Members of the Order are ex-
pected to take their families and invite
their friends.
j. w. Bailey, Esq, of the Copiah
bar, was in the city yesterday We are
pleased to learn that having completed
his course at the Lebanon law school
and received his license, he has located
at Hazlehurst for the practice of his
| profession. We like this. Mississippi
has use for all her sons and will prosper
them if they will stand by her
Col. A. G.. Mayors, of the Pasca
goula Democrat-Star spent the latter
part of Friday and Saturday ia this city
receiving the greetings and congratula
tons of his numerous friends, and then
proceeded on his way to the Press Con
yention, with the intention of taking in
Brandon, Newton, Meridian and Other
places en- route.
The excursion to Natchez giver
by the Zion Friends Society, (col.
of Jackson will leave at an early
hour Saturday morning next. Price fol
the round trip from Jackson $l.50
Preparations have been been made FOL
one Of the largest excursions Of the sea
son, and no effort will be spared by the
managers to make the trip enjoyable tC
all who may wish to attend. .,....-..
On Saturday and Sunday last tive
of the most terrific wind and rain storms
that have ever been known here visited
our city. We have heard of no damage
to persons by the same, but a number Of
old tree limbs were blown down on the
streets and sidewalks, which if they had
fallen on any passers by would have oc
casioned serious if not fatal injuries
Old trees should be often topped.
Mrs. Field Catherine Cole) of the
New Orleans Picayune spent Friday
and Saturday at the Capital, making OBJ
servations for the world-renowned paper
she represents. She was the recipient OF
numerous courtesies, especially from the
members of the press who took especial
pleasure in visiting with her the pub
lie institutions and other places of in
terest at the Capital. Mrs. Field is q
brilliant writer, and withal faithful
chronicler of what comes within the
scope of her observations, and her letter:
add greatly to the interest of the Plea
yune. From Jackson she proceeded tC
Oxford to attend the Commencement a
the State University; and will also b,
present Mt the Press Convention il
Columbus. The gallant knights of tn,
quill in our State will be glad to recog
nize her as an honorary member of thei
Association, entitled to full share o
its privileges and benefits.