The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1872-12-25


--Tns BULLETIN extends the compli-
ments Of the day, 70 oil IL numerous read
ers, and wishes them all Q merry, and q
thrice merry Christmas
"A Aat.boat loaded with two thousand
bushels Of corn, belonging to VIM. Rose Of
Bay City, Illinois, sunk at our wharf, yes
terday.
e. NJ. Alden, of the late firm of
Thomas Il Alden, has opened at No 1876,
Ohio lcvee, in the general commission bus
mess Alden is . good business man, and
bound to 60 ahead.
AT regular meeting Of the Cairo
Lodge No. 2S6, A. F. and A. NJ, the fol.
lowing officers were elected J. McEwen,
W. NJ; II. Meyers, sr. W.; +. G. Uhl,
Jr. W.; l.. Jorgnsen, Treasurer; b. F.
Blake, Secretary.
Ida Winsor, Belle Finley, Lucy
Crane, Grace Winsor and Molly Earls.
all inmates of down town establishment,
whose reputation for chastity is below par,
were each fined $40 and costs. All paid.
William Hamilton. well-known
steamboat engineer, died yesterday after
noon at o'clock at his residence on
Ninth street near Walnut lie leaves n
widow and two children.
Amanda Wiseman and Becky Wat
kins, two soiled doves, who inhabit q small
and rickety sbsnty on Thirteenth street,
were each: fined $40 and costs. They had
just enough change to pay the costs. Time
was given till after the Holidays to pay
the fine.
The county court yesterday, after APP
proving several reports, adjourned until
Thursday morning at nine o'clock. 1t
will then convene for the transaction
Of probate business. Parties who have
failed to make their reports, will be called
on by the sheriff, TO answer for contempt
Of court.
1t 10 currently rumored that another
official Of Pulaski county is . defaulter to
tho tune of nearly $1,000. How is it,
Potter? Cant you keep your officials
straight, and bring about cure of that
epidemic SO prevalent in your county ?
Come out, give US the full facts and let
the people know where tho shoe pinches.
John Q. Harman and Chas. Thrupp
have opened an Office over Walders store,
for transacting real estate business. Mr..
Hartman is better known in this city and
county than perhaps any other person in
it. Mr.. Thrupp is q practical surveyor,
and knows how the land lays. Success in
business awaits the new firm.
There is an ice gorge 10 the Ohio river
at Dog island, Eve miles above the mouth
Of the Cumberland river. 1t is also said
that tie river is gorged at Evansville, and
the whole Of the Mississippi is one solid
gorge between this city and st. Louis.
Cairo is now the head of navigation, and
from present indications, 10 likely to re-
main SO for some time.
The Rough and Ready Fire company
will give ball at Scheels hall on Tues.
day night, December 81, the proceeds to
be devoted to tho sick and relief fund lin
times of danger, many of our citizens
have been glad to see the ocean" with it,
stout and willing members make her sp-
pesrance. Now in turn, the boys will be
glad to have everybody, and the rest Of
mankind, pay them visit ut Scheers hall
on New Years eve.
Sewing machine findings of every
kind, such as needles, oil, springs, shuttels
bobbins, casters, tuck-markers, corders,
hemmer', oil cans, screw drivers, wren hes
and all difficult ports of the machine
that wear out. Also self-actng rufflers,
the best in use. All kinds of machines r.
paired. Persons at q distance can adiust
the machine from tho stand, pack it in a
box or basket and send by-express. All
WORK warranted. j. g. CARSON,
1866 Commercial avenue, between Ninth
and Tenth streets. 1915 I'm.
Toys, notions and fancy goods. The
best and cheapest place to get your toys
and fancy goods, is on Commercial ave-
nue., between Ninth and Tenth streets
No. l56, as we keep toys the year roun !
and sell at regular prices. We are lust ia
receipt of now and fresh lot Of goods
among which is fine assortment Of
Christmas tree ornaments, which We sci
to churches and other institutions at cos
prices. J.C. CARSON,
No. 1856, Commercial avenue, between
Ninth and Tenth streets.
l2-l5-2w.
Ladies will find at Burgers, l44 Com
mcrcial avenue, fancy goods of all kind.
selected with especial reference to the hol
iday season; men and boys will find al
kinds OF boots and shoes, and ladies' an
misses shoes that will give perfect sati
faction. Mr.. Burger has also dress goods
shawls, skirts, furs Of all kinds--such a
minks, ssblcs, etc; all new, just receive,
from the East, and now being sold at yer,
low prices--st figures reduced to meet tn
demands Of the holiday trade. SO that tn,
ninble penny may bc turned instead o
tho slow dollar. Call and see for your
self. IT,
christina: isn't Christmas in thi
country, without turkey to grace tn
Christmas board. The turkey is mucl
more important bird-we will call It bif,