The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-15
THE STATE.
The IL. s c. opens on the I'D inst

TheLI.& c. opens on the 22d inst
Col. Ogden. at Bay ST. Louis, was siung
last week by stingaree, while fishing.
Rev. Mr.. Gowan has accepted a call TO
the Presbyterian Church Ia Aberdeen.
The Mexican Band concerts are beoom-
inr quite a feature OF social life IN Nat
chez.
The first shipment of raw oysters was
made on the 18th inst. from Mississippi I
City.
Mr.. w. T. Atkins. of winona, and Miss
Nossie Cook, OF Oxford, were married last
week.
Miss Annie Boughton, a young lady OF
Vieksburg, died of quick consumption last
week.
The dwellers ON the Coast breathe easier
now. since the yellow fever scare has SUD
sided.
Mr.. Wilson Baker, sr,, aged 20 years
died OF heart disease IMPORT GIBSON i''s'
Thursday.
Mr.. NJ. L. Woods, most estima6le eiu
zen of Water Valley. departed tins lie on
the 18th inst.
1t is rumored that the Planter Journal,
oil NlCkSbNrS- Is 10 be iSAi''
mingham, Ala.
| The old main street school building, IN
| Vioksburg. after fifty years service mas
| been demolished.
Gen. Alex P. Stewart, formerly chancellor
| OF the University will make his future
home in Tennessee.
The date of the Aberdeen Fair has been
changed to the 18th. 18th, Goth, 2lst, I'D,
and Esd of October.
The Crystal Springs Meteor chronicles
the recent death Of Mrs. Nancy Lockwood,
wife OF DIR. f. T. Lockwood.
DR.. J. N. Buchanan has resigned the
Office of Assistant Superintendent of the
East Mississippi Insane Asylum.
The Southrons gave an exhibition drill
and concert last week, at which they raised
$500 for the sufferers at Charleston.
Miss Helen Gray. Of New York, has
been appointed mistress Of Photography
in the Industrial Institute and College.
Rev. Jno A. Preston, of Thinking
Springs, Va, has been called TO the pasto-
rate Of the Presbyterian Church at Oxford.
Harvey Price was last week arrested at
| Houston, Miss, by Postotice Inspectors,
for having forged his official bond as post
master.
Judge A. NJ Clayton, OF Holly s. rings,
was seriously injured last week. by fall
from the steps OF his residence. His right
arm was broken.
Joe Katzenmyer, an employee at Spen-
gler's Factory, Vieksburg. met with pain
ful accident in the loss of several fingers
on his left hand
The people all over the State are re
spending nobly to the call of the Charles
ton sufferers. Every church, almost has
sent its contribution.
Rev. w. I. Lowrey, President of Blue
Mountain Female College was married in
Arkansas last week, TO Miss Searcy, for
mer student at Blue Mountain.
The young men OF Raymond gave a
most elegant ball last week TO the visiting
young ladies. 1t was pronounced one OF
the most delightful events of the season.
Durant is to have tanning factory at
an early date, in which a new tanning pro-
cess will be introduced, invented and
patented By Mr.. J. 5. Rhyan, of that town.
The Merchants Bank of Grenada was
organized on Monday last Sam Lawrence.
president; j. w. Mcleod, cashier The
directors are leading and substantial citi-
zens.
, Captain Ed. McShane, the popular CON
ductor on the l. c. Road, whose kind face
was familiar to all travellers, died very
: suddenly at has home ia New Orleans. last
week.
Prisons regiment First Mississippi
Cavalry, had reunion at Grenada on
Monday last, which was quite largely at
tended. A permanent organization was
Effected.
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rush of entertainments at present. The
young people OF that lively little city
never lack for social enjoyment Of the most
delightful type.
E Mr.. j. VI. Maynor aud several other
: gentlemen of Crystal Springs had regular
5 snake funeral last week, at which twenty
five snakes were killed in one morning.
and in one ponl.
A cotton compress will very soon be es-
tablished at Holly Springs. Books of sub
scripiion Tor stock are now open, and it il
understood that the necessary amount will
be promptly taken.
The applicants for positions as teachers
! IN the public schools, from one end of the
State to the other, are greatly excited
over the rigid examinations it is necessary
to pass ia order to procure certificates.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. s. Andrews. Vicksbure
their three children. aud a nurse were
; poisoned last week, by eating bread con.
tanning large quantity OF arsenic, pnt
, there with malicious intent, by the cook.
> The cook Is now under arrest.
Chickasaw Female College, at Pontotoc
is one of the most flOurishing schools in
Mississippi, and Prof w. V. Frierson. lie
. President, writes to us that the present
opening IS the most encouraging Of any
during has nine years connection with ii
The body of old Mr. May, recently
buried at Enterprise, was taken from the
grave few nights ago, for the purpose OF
robbery, by body snatchers." They
thought his money was buried with him
but are now convinced of their mistake
and also are languishing in the Clarke
county jail
Last Wednesday was day Of Jubilee in
Greenyille- The new Compress was chris
tened with great pomp and ceremony.
Col w. A. Percy delivered the opening
address, Miss Lizzie Robertshaw pulled
] the lever over the frat bale Of cotton com
pressed, and Miss Lady Percy broke a
bottle OF Roderer over the press.
Farmers Institute will be held in
Port Gibson on the first Monday in Octo-
Der. Gen. 5. ID. Lee and other members Of
the 4. 81 ii. College faculty have been in
vited and viii attend. The subjects to be
discussed include stock raising, fertilizers
grasses, creamery, truck farming, fruit and
poultry raising, manufactures, etc.
St. Mary's Cathedral, at Natchez. will
be consecrated on Sunday next. Bishop
| Elder and a large number of the Catholic
clergy will be present from New Orleans.
Mobile, and other dioceses. A special
train will leave Jackson at verv eariv
hour next Sunday morning, arriving at
Natchez in time to witness the conservation
services.
| Meridian is congratulating herself. and
deservedly, upon a $50, 900 cash sale Of
goods to the rner-Taylor combination.
which controls about fifteen stores In this |
State and Alabama. The salesrnen Of
N essrs. Marks, Lichtenstein 4 Co.. OF de
| ridian, met these merchants at Mobile |
where drummers from all the large cities |
had come together, hoping to secure the |
100000 prize, and were enabled to under |
ell all Others, and make the big sale.
The Colored Baptist Association oil
Copiah county, at its recent meeting. made !
the following temperance deiiverance 4
That We do not endorse whisky. or anv
Intoxicating drink and If any minister |
deacon or member. Is found drunk. or using /
any intoxicating drinks, or supporting the !
use OF them, or indulging any member |