The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1886-05-26
THE STATE.
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June 7th. -
The yicksburg gun-elub was re-orys,
lied yesterday.
Silver and lead ore have been discovers
in Adams county.
Mr.. james A. Ware, has recently hoe
elected mayor of Forest.
Natchez had to pay out $3.50 for he
single case Of small pox.
Leland's hotel accommodations bav
greatly improved CT late.
The Calhoun Banner wants to sell on
II IT can find purchaser.
Vieksburg has already enjoyed thi
seasons homegrown tomato.
Several Of the important roads IN Ware
county are without overseers.
A grand prohibition convention win b
heid at Nicksburg next Saturday.
The treasure found rear Canton recent
by two negroes, has been claimed.
The prize shooting at Natchez bv tn
State gun-clubs, comes off to dav.
| Winona is so healthy that her doctor
are enjoying a season of unlimited rest.
The North Mississippi teachers hol.
their association in West Point, in july.
Mr.. NJ. +. Williams and Miss Alic,
strickland we're married at Center las
week.
Hon. james Gordon will deliver tn,
annual address at ToccopoIa College
June Is.
The citizens of Holly Springs are yer,
earnest in their desire to establish a papel
mill in that town.
Cards are out for the marriage. in Vicks
burg, June ID, Of Miss Leda Sherrard and
Mr.. George Irving.
The Water Valley Blues and Grenade
Athletes, will have match came OF bali
June LIST, at Grenada.
The most commendable feeling of broth.
| erly love now exists between the different
ministers in Starkville.
There will be an exhibition OF thorough
bred and grade Jersey and Holstein cattle
at Kosciusko, June 18th.
Dog poisoning has become epidemic in
Ninona, and the yard dogs 90 Just the
same as the worthless ones.
Hon. c. B. Mitchell, Of Pontotoc. will
address the Scientific Glass at Buena Vista
Normal College on 81 June
Mr.. Clayte Kincannon, of Verona. and
Mss Kate Connor, of Noxnbee county,
were married on the 18th inst.
After May 3lst, there will be no street
gas lights IN the city OF Vieksburg. The
electric lights are all sufficient.
Rev. f, B. Webb, pastor OF the church
at Union Springs, Ala, bias been called to
the Oxford Presbyterian church.
Dr. B. F. Ward, OF Winona, will deliver
the annual address at French Camps Male
and Female Academies, June %.
1azoo City had the Circuit Court and
circus on Monday last. The last named
appeared to be the greatest attraction.
A delightful water party was enjoyed by
the young people of Pass Christian last
week: on board one OF the large schooners.
z. A: Jeliison, truck repairer, W
killed IN Meridian last week. while re.
pairing pair of trucks on a Mann Bou.
doir.
The Post says that the race between Ii
quor and no liquor ia Warren county will
be close, with odds in favor of the dry
party.
Sheriff I. T Hamilton, Of Carroll, has
resigned. Mr.. A. Ii. George, eldest son of
Senator George, is a candidate for the po-
sition.
The Walden and Kosciusko base-balIists
unite to-day in grand picnic, followed by
a ball contest. A big time is looked for by
the young people.
Heidelberg is the secoud largest cotton
point on the New Orleans and North east
ern Riiiroad. The shipment to date hay
ing numbered 5000.
DR.. Hunter st. John, of Mobile, was
carried at Pass Christian last week, to
Miss Edith Sargent, grand daughter oil
Mississippi's first Governor.
The electric light has introduced new
kind OF a bug in Vicksburg. 1t is as large
as common sparrow, and looks like
roach. Not very pleasant acquisition.
The Oxford Falcon will be published
daily during University Commencement
week. Mr.. Il. E. Brougher will report the
exercises. Twenty-Five cents for the sea-
son.
The Grand Lodge Knights Of Pythias,
had delightful session at Yazoo City last
week. The next session will be held in
Jackson, on the second Tuesday in May,
1887.
Mr.. John Collins, city marshall of New
Albany, was killed by desperate charac-
ter, named Williamson, who, though of
very high family, has been noted for his
reeklessness for some time.
We regret to chronicle the death of Mrs. |
james Mcclure, wife of Mr.. James Nc |
Clure, and mother of Prof. Jas. Mcclure, !
oil Jefferson College. She died at the fam |
lily residence in Fayette on Monday last.
Strawberry shipments are about over for |
the season shipment OF beans has com
menced, 10 be followed soon by Cucumbers, |
tomatoes, melons and peaches.-Crystal |
Springs Meteor. This Is rotation in the |
right direction.
Hon. w. A. Percy, the gray eagle of the |
bottoms, attends the Episcopal Council |
here as lay delegate from the Greenvilie |
district. Aberdeen is,always proud to well |
come to her limits men like W. A Percy. |
Weekly.
A very sad accident occurred in Kosci
usko Saturday. Mr.. Roam was acciden- |
tally shot and killed by his cousin. Mr.. |
Plyler. The young men had been raised
were bosom friends, and the acc.-
dent is greatly deplored.
The Starkyille Times thinks a Com
mencement ball at the College would be a
reflection upon the recent glorious revival
there, but the Columbus Index saws, let
the young folks dance and enjoy them
selves in the innocent pastime.
The graduating exercises of Shuqualak
Female College will take place on Wednes-
day, June 2. On Monday and Tuesday, the
exercises will include Calisthenic Review,
Philomathean Celebration, address by
Hon. Clark Lewis and annual concert.
They say that the new hotel at Holly
Springs is not only thing OF beauty, but
is really JOY forever, as regards the fare
be taken there by travellers, instead OF at
Grand Junction, as was formerly the case.
The military spirit runs high in the
civ of Natchez, which now has two SPLEEN
did companies-the Adams Light infa TRY
and Natchez Fensibles-and some OF the
young mea of the city have taken the pre-
liminary steps in the organization OF a
third company.
We have heard many compliments upon
the fine and gallant appearance Of Gen. Z.
s. Kicks at the Vicksburg drill. The whole
drill was under hi, charge, as General oil
the State militia, and he performed his
duties admirably and to the satisfaction OF
all.-Yazoo Sentinel.
The Macon Creamery has ordered all the
necessary apparatus for making cheese,
and will have il in position within tea
DAYS. This will enable them to purchase
milk and pay Is cents gallon Tor 1t,
price that will be very remunerstive TO
producers.-Beacon.
Ps,tona Lodge, No. 232, Claiborne coun-
ty. has moved its place Of meeting to Her
IA anville, on the N, ]. & @. X. H., where a
naw hall is TO be erected, the corner stone
Of which will be laid on Saturday next,
29th. The Grand Secretary OF Grand
Lodge will offieiate on the occasion.