Miscellaneous Newspaper Data for Hinds County, Miss

Sunday, August 7, 1887, FROM THREE RIVERS
Clarion Ledger - Jackson, Mississippi
Submitted by Christine Walters

I will endeavor to give you an account of our picnic, which, you are aware, took place on last Saturday. It may prove interesting reading to our many friends in your city. Early in the morning of that day we were busy making preparations. A large wagon, several buggies and saddle horses were in waiting to convey the party to the grounds. A jolly crowd we were, presenting more the appearance of emigrants than a picnic party. A, dear old friend of ours occupied a chair in the center of the wagon. She is a dignified lady whom we all love dearly and looked like a queen on a throne. She is a resident of Mobile. After a ride of nine miles, under the guidance of a gentleman driver, also from Mobile, we arrived at the grounds, enjoying the trip hugely. There were several young ladies in the party, who were Mobilieans, among them the lovely and accomplished Miss O. Cunningham. We were warmly received by friends who had arrived before us, and, when the entire party had congregated it numbered nearly two hundred. The first incident was a falling limb from one of the largest oaks we ever saw, which struck one of our fair Mobile visitors on the arm; not injuring but greatly frightening her. We enjoyed ourselves in various ways until Mr. Garner announced dinner, which was made about half past 'two o'clock. It was a dinner of fish, fowl, sweetmeats, ice cream, lemonade and everything a heart could wish, seemed to be in abundance. Picnic dinners are always enjoyable. The evening was spent in the enjoyment of games: croquet, checkers, etc. and in pleasant chit-chat. In the evening an invitation was accepted to attend a party at the residence of Mr. Jackson Ward, a gentleman well known in your city.

I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. R. Trammel and his fair bride, who are favorites of the people. I also recognized among our friends, Mr. Chris. Orrel, and his pretty daughter, Miss Leslie. Capt.J. M. Rabby, and family, Mrs. G. C. Rabby and Miss Edna Vaughn, also several gentleman from Moss Point: Mr. Jesse Barnes, Mr. Cowan, Mr. Tobe Carter and Mr. Arthur Smith.

I WILL positively sell on the 26th day of December next, at public autery on the premises, if not previously sold at private sale, on a credit of one, two, three, and four years, my well known Pogue Chitto Plantation. In Hinds County, Mississippi within five miles of the Jackson and Vicksburg Railroad at Clinton and eight of the great New Orleans Railroad, at the city of Jackson, containing 120 acres all cu_er good fence, if which 900 acres are cleared, and the balance well timbered. Its advantages are almost aprivaled in position, furtility of soil, splendid bottom land, and fine adaption to the production of corn and cotton - upwards of 800 bales of cotton and 6000bushels of corn, having been made on the place in a year in pasture land, are unsurpassed for g__rs, cane and never failing water, and and considering the market for butter, beef and __ top soil, at the seat of government, l_ of itself is great source of revenue. And then its improvements with aled(?) garden, two cisterns, dwelling house with brick chimneys, cabins for 100 negroes, with plank floors and rafter roofs, gin house, horse mill, cotton press, &c., &c., make it one of the most valuable plantations in the country. Possession given on the first of January.

To any one who may wish to buy the Plantation privately, my terms shall be liberal, which may be known by application to my brother, General Patrick Henry, who resides near the premises. he can have the option to take the provisions, stock, &c., on the place, at a fair price; otherwise, I will sell on credit of twelve months, at the same time and place. 20 to 30 likely mules, about 100 head of cattle, 15 ___ hogs, 180 head of sheep, ___, corn, fodder, oat, peas, and potatoes and farming utensils of every description.