Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-04-11

HOWELL, WOOD q CO.,
IS 332 Main street.
To DAY.-There is a eessless crowd OF
beauty and fashion at Mrs. Gogens, 1853
Main street The four stories of her
large and magnificent store is truly
crowded. Goods are pouring in suitable
for the times and seasons, with the
lowest prices that cash and resident
buyers in Eastern and Southern cities
can command. Ladies please call and
see for yourselves.
The LECTURE To.SIGHT.-At the Tai
ernacle, on Court street, to night, Admit
raj Semmes will deliver lecture on the
"Cruise of the Alabama" the proceeds
to be devoted to the relief Of the widows
and orphans Of Confederate soldiers.
The weather looks favorable, and we an
ticipate full house to listen to the gal.
liant Admiral.
County ATToRSEY.-The Board of
County Commissioners have made an
attempt to elect County Attorney, who
will receive two thousand dollars per
annum for his services. Col. w. P.
Hepburn received two votes, Thomas R.
Smith two, and II. C. Young one. Con-
sequently there was no election.
All should examine the large and elegant
stock Of spring and summer dry goods just
received by HOWELL. WOOD CO.,
IS 332 Main street.
BURGLAR FoILED-An attempt was
made to enter R. Van Brocklin's auction
establishment, 800 Madison street, last
night. Several holes were bored in the
back door and other marks left of the
attempt of the burglars to enter the
premises before they became alarmed
and departed elsewhere.
IEFANTIoIDE.-About four o'clock yes
terday evening the body of white child,
apparently about eight days old, was
found in box on top of a stump, be-
tween Brinkley avenue and Robson
street. Coroner Cotton held an inquest
on the remains, after which they were
decently inferred.
IT is worth the attention of cash buy
ers to 20 to 1854 Main street for all kinds
of dry goods, boots, shoes, hats, etc.
[34l b. B. WELLS.
DENTAL AssocIArIoX.-Th Central
States Dental Association assembled at
the Casino, on Adams street, yesterday.
The attendance was good, many dentists
from other States being present The
association will continue in session for
several days.
EXPRESS MESSENGER DROWNED
John L. Lawrence, a messenger of the
Southern Express Company, fell over
board from steamer near Bridgeport,
Alabama, on Monday morning last and
was drowned. His parents reside in
New Jersey.
LARGEST, finest and cheapest lot of
spring and summer dress goods at the
old stand of Wells & Maxwell, 1854 Main
street G34] 81. B. WELLS
MEssRs. GEORGE REID & Co., have
just received lot of fresh fish from Reel
Foot Lake, and any one desiring the
incest delicacy of the season, will call at
E. H. Flynn's, No. Ala Main street, near
Beal, where they can be supplied.
IS GEoRGE REED &.Co.
CHARGES W1TaDRAwN,-The prosecu.
ton of Messrs. Bren L Cohen, of this
city, by Pittsburg firm, on the charge
of obtaining goods under false pretenses,
has been abandoned, and those gentle
men have been discharged.
LATEST and newest designs of silk
nantes, from sl2 to Sl25, at 1854 Main
street "a
CorTox SEED PLAYTER.-We call at
tention to an advertisement of McGaffey S
Cotton Seed Planter in another column.
Treat & Hamilton, l6l Madison street,
have them and other agricultural imple-
ments for sale.
IMPROVED Scrapers, only 81 90. Mad
;son street Treat & HAMILTON.
ATTEMPTED ISoENDIARIsM.-An at
tempt was made to set FIRE to a barber
shop at the corner of Fourth and Jefer-
son streets last night. A similar at
tempt was made a couple of months
since.
DARING ROBBERY. = A mas was
knocked down and robbed of seventy
i've dollars on Main street, near Court
Square, about twelve o'clock last night
RARE opportunity for those having
cams out of employment See adver-
isement in another column.
Fresh lake fish received per Alice
Dean, zoe per pound, at a Madison
street 30 |
POLICE CoUKT.-Ten cases we're on
he docket this morning, $97 so assessed
o. ssss and $50 collected.
$40. 900 City and County Scrip want
d By Citizens Union Bank, y Madison
Mh J. l. MoEEIs is associated with
he house ofFrancisco 4 Wiggin, hatters,
o.