Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-08-08
BREvITIES.

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Mrs. Martin, of Buntyn Station was q
little better last evening, and some hopes
are entertained of her recovery.
One of the most elegant and tasteful
residences in the city will soon be com
pleted on Carroll avenue. 1t belongs to
Mr.. Stratton, of the firm Of Stratton d
Goyer. Mr.. Goyer is also building q
fine house near his present residence.
Mr.. L. Whitmore, proprietor Of the
LEDGER, left yesterday for the North on
trip of pleasure and business, especial.
ly business He will be gone some
weeks, and has an indefinite furlough
from the attaches of the office. They
commend him to the world as clever
fellow, and have great confidence in their
own capacity to keep the machine going
until he gets back-to oil the wheels.
Seventy-seven cases appeared on
docket at the police station this morning.
Capt. Mcdowell the efficient acting Re
corder, had his hands full. The court
room was jammed--a miscellaneous
mass of humanity. No cases of particu-
lar interest were tried. Recorder Scales
is away from the city on account of the
sickness in his family.
Some would-be assassin knocked Al
derman Thomas Moffet from his horse
while riding along dark street in Chel-
sea Saturday night. The blow came
from behind and was received in the
back of the head He fell senseless, and
was picked up by two policemen and
carried home to Scotland, where he soon
revived. His injuries are not serious or
permanent. No clue to the dastardly
coward who made the assault.
We are pleased to learn that Mr.. John
T. Flynn, one of the Oldest employees in
term of service on the Memphis and
Ohio railroad, has been promoted from
agent, at Humboldt, to General Freight
Agent of the Memphis and Louisville
railroad, with headquarters at Memphis.
He succeeds Mr.. A. A. Peyton, so well
and favorably known, who lately re-
signed. Mr.. Flynn is no stranger, and
has no lack of friends. We may con-
graduate him on his well-merited pro-
motion, and the company on such ju-
dicious selection.
The cornerstone Of St. Bridgets
church, at the corner of Overton and
Third streets, was laid yesterday after
noon in the presence of large concourse
of people. A long procession, including
the Sodality of the Immaculate Concep-
ton B. V. NJ, the Hibernian Mutual Re-
lief Society, and the Emmett Guards,
passed through the streets to the place.
Bishop Feehan officiated at the cere-
monies, and was assisted by Fathers
Kelley, O'Brien, Mahan, Walsh and
Eugene, with acolytes, cross bearers, etc.
Bishop Feehan made an eloquent adj
dress on the occasion, which was listened
to with close attention. The edifce will
present neat, handsome appearance,
and will be completed some time this
fall.
Over one hundred thousand dollars
have been subscribed to the Masonic
Temple enterprise, and the company will
be organized at Rocco Hall on the 18th
inst, between the hours of and pm.
Hundreds of Masonic brethren have TAX
en- stock who would not have subscribed
to anything else; but others not Masons
desire to subscribe also, because they are
sharp enough to see that it will pay.
Every subscriber will be bona fide
stakeholder in one of the most valuable
and decidedly the most elegant public
buildings in the city. There is no risk in
the case. These large blocks always
pay. When man grows rich enough
to build fine block in the heart of the
city, he can retire and live on the in
come, Take Odd Fellows Hall, for in
stance. The shares cost twenty-five dol
lars apiece; now they are worth one hun
bred and twenty-five dollars, and none