Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-08-29


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PLAYING POLICEMAN. Henry Penecan
arrested darkey on the levee yesterday,
as vagrant, and was about 10 release
him on the payment of fifty cents, when
Metropolitan appeared and captured
the darkey and his captor. The darkey
stated the case and was released. Pen
ecan was fined twenty-five dollars by
Commissioner Richards this morning,
and being without funds, was sent on the
chain-gang for fifty-three days.
New York HOUSE call the atten-
ton Of the merchants Of the South to the
advertisement Of Messrs Lathrop, Lud-
ington 4 Co., Broadway, New York, to
be found 10 another column. This is a
frstclass dry goods house, worthy Of
patronage, and Southern merchants about
to replenish their stocks would do well
to consider the claims Of this house for
their custom.
THIEVES IN CHELSEA. Some indi-
viduals broke into the stable of Mr.. Hell
wing, in Chelsea, on Monday night but
were disappointed in regard to obtaining
horse, for the stable was empty. They
then broke into the residence of Squire
Miller, but some of the inmates being
aroused by the noise, the thieves left in
a hurry, carrying of bucket of milk
with them.
NORTHERN POLICE CoURT. Twenty
three persons were tried in this court
this morning, and sixty dollars collected.
Among the charges were ten DRINKS,
four fights, and one fast driving. Aman
was charged with renting rooms in IT.
wing Block to immoral characters for
like purposes; he was discharged on
promising to get better tenants.
DRUG EsrABLIsHMEST.- take plea
sure IL calling the attention of our
readers to the advertisement of W. N.
Wilkinson 4 Co, $40 Main street They
have an extensive stock of frst-class
drugs, medicines, wines, brandy, and
everything else usually kept in drug
store. Call there.
The Prison Life of Jefferson Davis, "
also the Confederate Spy" and bill
Arp" for sale at publishers prices, pic
ture frames, maps, charts, Clarks Won
derful indellible marking pencils, and a
thousand other useful articles at Webb &
Tribble, 57z Jefferson street, up stairs.
Agents wanted. 2S-2t
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BARKEEPERs ARRESTED. "A couple Of
bar tenders were arrested yesterday, in
consequence of two hundred and fifty
dollars being missing by the proprietor,
Mr.. Glossman, Jefferson street The
case will be Investigated before Esquire
Creighton tomorrow.
PASSING CoUNTERFEIT MoNEY.-A me-
gro named John Price was arrested yes
terday for attempting to pass ten dol
lar counterfeit bill at a store on Jefferson
street. Price is backman, and says he
received it from gentleman who rode
with him on Monday.
NoTIoE. = The disinfectant recon
mended to be used by the Board of
Health, and which is only prepared by
P. l. Huette & Co., Druggists, No AZ
North Court street, in Telegraph Build
ing, is now ready for sale at twenty-five
cents per pound. 25-lw
STEALING BACON. "A couple of ne
groes named Chas. Robinson and Solo.
mon, were arrested yesterday for steal
ing side of bacon from the store Of j.
W. Jones & Co. They were committed
by warrant issued by Esquire Creigh-
ton.
The musical friends of the late la
mented B. A. Whaples, are requested to
meet at the store of Mr.. F. Katzenbach
this evening, the 29th inst, at o'clock
for the purpose of drafting resolutions as
a tribute to his memory.
THE RIGHT TIME.-The present is the
best time to have your houses painted,
and obtain signs to attract your custom
| ers. Send your orders to Frank Pope,
46 Monroe street, and he will attend TO
them in a proper manner.
DELIGHTFUL Those who patronize
the saloon at the corner of Court and
Front streets, kept by Fritz Pfemfert
say the lager is delightful and the other
drinks superb. Call and be satisfied
Lunch every morning
POSTPONED. consequence of the
death of Mr.. B. A. Whsples, the testi