On last Tuesday, as the last Mississippi Central train was leaving Madison County, a young gentleman, Art ANDERSON, attempted to get off and fell to the ground in such a way as to allow the wheels of the cars to cut off his legs from his body. Mr. ANDERSON is at Medon
We learn from the Jackson Whig of the 28th ult, that a gentleman by the name of DAUGAN, while engaged in repairing the rail road bridge near that place, a few days since, fell into the river and was drowned. The Bolivar Bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 05 May 1866.
Miss Frances MURRAY, former expression teacher, was married recently in Jackson to Mr. Lauton COX, of Chicago. The newly married couple will make their home awhile in Chicago. The school regrets the loss of one so able and efficient, but wishes for her much happiness and success. (pg. 5) Source:
W.B. ELLIS, Sr., and Jno. MCDONALD Jr., attended the funeral of Bruce EDENTON at Jackson Sunday. (pg. 5) Chester County Independent, January 9, 1930
Col. Wm. H. STEPHENS and his family started from this city on Thursday morning for their new home in California. It was highly fitting that Jackson, the home of his early manhood and triumphs, the spot where his marriage vows were uttered, and the birth place of his children, should
On Sunday night last a burglar entered the sleeping apartment of Mr. Robert BROWN, Sr., on Royal street, but was discovered before effecting his purpose. As he fled from the house several shots were fired at him without effect. Before entering the house he had pulled off his shoes and
On Saturday last night last some vagrant turned burglar and entered the residence of Mr. Wm. HOLLAND. He left his key in the pantry door, but it is supposed he became alarmed and left without getting anything. Source: Jackson Sun, June 6, 1875
There are very few slaves in this country now except editors, but there is a man in Jackson who has a negro boy that he bought before the war, and <…> him yet, the emancipation proclamation to the contrary notwithstanding. He is a fine black, sleek looking fellow, wears only
The Baptists were holding a revival meeting at Humboldt under the auspices of Rev. W.O. BAILEY and Rev. Mr. GRIFFIN last week, with good success. Source: Jackson Sun, May 21, 1875
Joel QUINNEL, a soldier stationed at Humboldt, fell from a wagon, was ran over and killed. Source: Jackson Sun, May 21, 1875
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