It was billed as the trial of the century in West Jackson Corners as Cornelius Possum was brought up on various charges, including sleeping in church. Cornelius is a notorious ne’er –do– well and his disruptive antics are the stuff of legend in West Jackson Corners.
A record number of visitors poured into the tiny village to enjoy the day’s events, beginning the annual town meeting– where charges were brought against and Cornelius and his co-defendant, the “village bum” After famous trial lawyer “J. Boliver Shagnasty” arrived on the scene, a jury was selected and the stage was set.
The “legal” proceedings were framed by a plethora of activities ranging from horse rides, guided tours, games, food and demonstrations of life from a bygone era. Here are a few photos of yesterday’s event.