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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-20
An elegant Flor del Fumar
mt COIeman's for ct cents.
Suicide of a woman.

Early this morning it was discovered
that Mrs. Clara Waechter, proprietress of
the Waechter saloon on Second street,
opposite the Criminal Courtroom, had
hung herself in an upper apartment of
the building. The unfortunate woman
had been laboring under depression OF
spirits for some time, and had made
several efforts heretofore to commit sui-
eide. When discovered she was found
suspended by a clothes line twice
doubled, one end fastened securely to
the transom Of her chamber. She had
gotten on table, tied the other end
around her neck and swung of, her feet
being some eight inches from the floor.
Her history has been sad one. Her
husband died here during the yellow fe--
yer epidemic, and in few days after
ward she intermarried with man named
Kendig who had been yellow fever
nurse waiting on her husband. A writ
de lunatico inquirendo was sued out by
her friends and bill for divorce was
filed in the Second Chancery Court. A
divorce decree was granted on the
grounds that Mrs. Waechter at the time
of her said marriage was not of sound
mind and memory. Soon afterward
Kendig was indicted, tried and found
guilty in the Criminal Court on the
charge of stealing Mrs. Wechter's ken.
dig,s) watch, and was sentenced to ten
years in the penitentiary. Judge Flip
pin, however, set the verdict aside and
Kendig regained his liberty. Ever since
these unfortunate and sad occurrences
Mrs. Waechter has been suffering from
depression of spirits which resulted as
above detailed. Esquire Spellman held
an inquest on the body and the jury re-
turned verdict Of death by suicide"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-20
Der Deutschen schul.Fest.

The seventeenth Schul-fest or picnic
of the evangelism Lutheran school took
place at Humboldt Park Monday, and
was certainly as pleasant an affair OF
the kind as we ever had the pleasure OF
attending. A very large crowd was in
attendance, the best of music was fur
nished, every arrangement for comfort
and amusement was provided, and the
day passed off delightfully."-. The May
Queen was a beautiful young girl, and
the members Of the school were all
dressed in brilliant costumes repI esent-
ing various characters. The procession
on the street attracted general attention.
We give below the names of some who
contributed to the harmony and success
Of the occasion;
Queen-Emilie Toensman.
Four Seasons-Spring, Lena Werk-
haven; Summer, Annie Merath; Autumn,
Emma Glindkamp; Winter, Martha
hlTCuuutUel.
Growers = Laura Ercck, Louisa
Glindkamp.
Hunters Johnnie Bruder, George
Langbien.
Highlanders-Freddy Schaper, Sam
my Kohlbry.
Zouaves-Georgie Burke, Rudie Book,
Charlie Schneider, Willie Duttlinger.
Dutch Peasants -Jacie Bergscieker,
Carrie Getz.
Sailors-Eddie Reinhardt and Victor
Phillip.
Young Mems Society, Twenty Mem
bers-Marshal, Henry Reinhardt
Committee of Arrangements-Fred.
G. Schaper VIM Benges, Il. Langbein,
f. w. Gilman and f. Boccler.
Principal of the SCHOOL,. Karan.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-20
A viIIain FoIIed.

RuthsCarter is simple minded but
honest and virtuous looking girl Of six
teen, from Jonesboro, East Tennessee,
where she once worked for Mr.. Sewer
at the hotel She came originally from
North or South Carolina and has been
an orphan many years. Her sister Jen-
ME married man named David Miller
and moved to Mason's Depot last year;
then they came to Memphis and David
Miller died of yellow fever here or out
on the railroad where he worked. The
widow wrote to Ruth to come out here,
and that she was keeping small grocery
in Memphis. Ruth came a month or
two ago with family of movers named
Biddle, but could not find her sister, Mrs.
Miller. A Mrs. Murphy in North Mem
phis gave her home temporarily and
she has been searching vainly for her
sister several weeks. Charles Gilbert
is a hard visaged, large framed man,
at least thirty years old. The other day
he found Ruth Carter in Court Square,
and learning that she wanted home
promised to find one for her.
Suspecting nothing wrong, she
followed him to house of infamy
and was assigned a room. Then
Gilbert demanded ten dollars from the
proprietress. Maggie Quinn, for his val
orous services, which she refused, and
to her credit be it said, Madame Quinn,
instead of taking advantage of the
friendless, unsophisticated child, sent
for detective McCune and had her re-
moved to the station.house. Yesterday
she told her short story before Recorder
Winters in simple, artless manner, and
Gilbert was fined fifty dollars and sent
to jail She is a mere child, rather
good looking, and very neatin her plain,
calico dress. Mr.. M. Nealis kindly took
her to his house, where she will find
work and good home. Gilbert richly
deserves to be sent to the penitentiary
for long term of years, but it is doubt
full whether the law will reach his case.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-20
TAILORING.

The well known fashionable merchant
tailor. A. II. Goodman, 100 Main ST.,
has lust received another invoice of fine
tailoring goods direct from the import
era The dull business in the East ena-
bled Mr.. Goodman to buy those goods at
low prices, and he wishes to inform the
public that he will make them mp at
reasonable prices. His styles of making
up cannot be surpassed. Give him a
call and examine his goods and prices;
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-20

Mr. NJ. L. Selden, President of the
Bon Aqua Springs Company, leaves to-
day for that charming resort to prepare
for the opening of the place, which will
occur on the LIST of June. Under his
supervision and excellent business man.
agement everything viii no doubt be
placed in splendid order, and people
who go there early viii be likely to re-
main all summer.
Colonel L. ]. DuPre will repeat bis
learned and entertaining lecture on
" American Antiquities " at the Linden
Street Christian Church tomorrow
night. BE has rewritten the lecture and
brought out the analogiss between an
cient and present times more clearly
and will be listened to with wrapt atten-
ton. The lecture gives evidence of pro-
found thought and research, and Is
worthy to be read before the most learned
society in the world.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-20
How can Coleman sell Ha-
Vanas for &c.
Bon Aqua Springs.

This popular resort is again brought
to the attention of the public. 1t is
eight miles south Of the Northwestern
railroad and thirty-nine miles west Of
Nashville, and has all the appointments
Of a first class Southern watering place,
Mr.. NJ. L. Selden is President Of the
Company, and W. W. Mcdowell, Secre-
tary. The stockholders are citizens of
Memphis and Nashville, and from these
two cities will be gathered there this
season the most delightful society. The
waters are equal to any in the United
States, the situation is picturesque, and
the arrangements for comfortand enjoy
ment are complete. While the best Of
people will be there, the place will be
free from the painful conventionalities
of fashion. Such as we're at Bon Aqua
last year and will be this summer are
too sensible and conscious Of their social
position to bestow unnecessary attention
to dress and idle display. Many of our
best families are going and the place
will be full at at early day.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-20
European Hotel and Restaurant.

! Corwin, of Merchants Restaurant
fame, has fitted up number of fur
nished rooms in connection with his
dining palace. They are located up
stairs in the Kit Williams block, corner
of Second and Madison street. Furni-
ture and carpets, ETC., all new. Apart
ments well ventilated and commodions;
private dining rooms attached, and
everything calculated to make guests
and patrons happy. Try him once, and
you will be sure to call again. 10
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-20
BurgIary and Robbery.

Last night burglars entered the estab-
lishment of B. Mcmahon, merchant
tailor, No. SO Union street, Lenow block,
and carried off several bolts of cloth,
valued at one hundred and fifty dollars.
The robbers entered by the window on
the alley and escaped with their plumber
without detection.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-20


By using Dooley's yeast powder in the
preparation of biscuits, rolls, pastry,
ETC., over any Of the ordinary baking
powders in market. This is occasioned
BY the full net weight in each package,
and the fact that it is composed of arti-
Giles strictly pure, healthy and nutritious,
which insures satisfactory results every
time. By using Dooley's yeast powder
thirty pounds more bread can be made
from barrel Of -four than any other
process of raising dough. A trial viii
satisfy any one Of its standard excel
lenee. For sale BY grOcers generally.
eOdtH
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-20

This mornings Appeal Announces:
Yesterday s. B. Robbins, President Of
the Board of Aldermen, DR., William
Hewitt, President Of the Common Coun-
Gil, Captain G. R. Weatherford and
Sergeant r. F. Arratts, of the police
force, were cited to appear before Judge
Irving Halsey, of the Second Circuit
Court, and show cause why attachments
for contempt of court in not obeying the
orders relative to the police imbrogio
should not be issued.
This is mistake; no attachment for
contempt has been issued from the Cir
cult Court, and up to twelve m. today
no snch document had been served upon
either of the gentlemen above men
toned
That Messrs. Walsh, Pendergrast and
Helm no longer belong to the police
force would seem very clear from the
following order issued by Mayor League;
MAYOR OFFICE. 1
MEMPHIS. May l6, 1874 !
P. R. Athy, Esq, Chief Of Police;
SIR--You are hereby respectfully in
formed of the folloEiug changes made
this day in the police force by order Of
the Police Board: Patrollnan Begley is
removed and Henry Brown is appointed
in his stead; Captain Walsh 10 removed
aud G. X. Weatherford substituted;
Sergeant Helm is removed and R. f.
Aratta substituted; Sergeant Fender
grast is removed and p. McElroy substi-
tuted. Very respectfully,
JOHN LOAGUE. Mayor.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-20
HORSE STEALING.
Arrest or the offender, but ne
MAX Is His Escape by Jumping
from the Train. st.


Arrest or the offender, but he
Makes HIS Escape by Jumping
from the Train.
Last Saturday Mr.. Fl. Fl. Pipkin. who.
resides twelve miles south Of Collierville,
near by the station, lost valuable horse
and fine buggy. Suspicion rested on a
young man named J. T. Nelson, who
resided in the neighborhood. Pursuit
being made on Monday morning, Nelson
was caught up with in Coldwater bottom,
near Carders bridge. he was nred
upon, when he abandoned his
horse and escaped by taking
to the woods. Nelson came to-
Memphis on Monday, put up at board
ing house and left without paying his
bill. Chief Athy telegraphed to Gren.-
ada, Miss, and yesterday Nelson was
arrested. This morning he was on the
train in charge of an officer When
near Whitehaven, eight miles below here,
Nelson ran to the platform and leaped
of, closely followed by the officer in
charge, and both disappeared in the
bushes. The train was stopped and
backed, but neither the pursuer nor the
pursued could be heard from. This
afternoon several persons on horseback
lett the city to search Nonconnah bot
tom for the fugitive, and in all proba-
bilty will recapture him before night.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-20
John,s-JOhn's,

Cotton Room saloon and clearinghouse,
No. and IL West Court street. is fast
becoming the place of the town. The
best Of liquors, lager beer and wines are
kept at this house, meals served at all
times, and at prices to suit the times.
GOT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-20

The GermanP Protestant Sunday-school
picnic will come off on the 25th of May
(P6ngst Montag), at James Park, where
everybody will enjoy q family reunion.
The children and their teachers invite
everybody to participate. 70
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-20

Strawberries and ice-cream made. of
genuine sweet cream at Specht Il Wall
ter's, No. 81 Madison street. GET
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-20

HAVE you tried the New Orleans mead
at Floyd's2 If not, go and try glass.
You will find it the best ever sold in
Memphis. u
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-20
KAHN 81 FREIBERG,
169. III, 173 Main street,
corner of Poplar.

5Opieces grass linen eiegau goods
for pOIOnaise, IL lac.
100 dozen ribbed hose DC a pair.
500 pairs finest sIde-Iaeed CATERS
81 20.
100 dozen British seamless hose zoe.
so dozen French kid gloves, two
buttOned, embroidered back, soc
apair.
so dozen mems Panama hats 81
each.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-20

Look out for the great sale Of dam
aged goods saved from the FIRE Of the
Star Clothing House.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-20

Look out for the great sale of dam
aged goods saved from the fire Of the
Star Clothing House.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-20

Look out for the great sale of dam
aged goods saved from the fire OF the
Star Clothing House.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-20

If YOU are thirsty, stop in at 236 Main
street. You will find the best soda and
mead always ice cold; also, a choice
variety of fresh candy, cakes, etc. p
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-20

COHEN can sell hats cheap on account
of small expenses in his business. [73
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-20
THEATRToALs NEXT SEASON.
To the Public.


On the first day Of July next the new
management will take entire possession
Of the Memphis Theater. and will com
mence preparing the house for the next
season. The management would respect
fully inform the public that the coming
theatrical season will be conducted nm
der entirely new auspices and exclusively
under the new management, the old man
agement having nothing to do with the
next dramatic season or the management
Of the theater. Already the leading stars
aud combinations in the American dram.
attic and operate worlds have been en-
gagged, and a succession of brilliant at
fractions will be presented during the
season. The new management thor
oughly understands the taste and wants
of the critical Memphis public, and every
effort will be made to redeem the theater
and present attractions worthy Of public
patronage.
Respectfully, etc,
THOMAS W. DAyEY, Manager.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-20

JUsr RECEIyED-Wayne's premium
self-ventilating refrigerator and ice
boxes aud beer coolers.
20 II. WETTER & Co.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-20

The Knights of Pythias will give a
picnic at James Park tomorrow. In
the forenoon the members Of Tennessee
Lodge No. 8 and those Of the new lodge,
Ceur de Lion No. Is. who are uni
formed, will march in procession to the
grounds. This is the first picnic ever
given by this knightly organization.
The best music has been secured, and
the Knights will do their utmost to en-
terrain all visitors. Ladies and gentle
men can attend the picnic either before
or after dark, as all improper characters,
both male and female, willbe prohibited
from appearing on the grounds, the com
mitteees having determined to raise the
standard Of picnics to the proper level.
A delightful time may be expected by
those who attend.
The Knights have invited the inmates,
teachers, directors and managers of the
different orphan asylums to attend the
picnic. The following is the invitation
extended the Leath Orphan Asylum,
similar ones having been sent to the
other charities:
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-20
Spring DrInks.

George Kendalls Hole in the Wall, -
Monroe street, opposite Peabody Hotel,
is the place to get spring drinks Of every
description. l42t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-20
LARGEST CITY CIRCULATION.
THE CITY.
R. c. MILLER.& co.

FRESH country butter at 80 cents
per pound. Teas cheaper than any
other house in the city,
R. c. MILLER & Co,
CAT 1873 Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-20

Filtered Rain or River Water Preferable.
VNHE ADVANTAGES DERIVED IN USING
j filtered rain - or river" ter over
"hard well water" are being more widely
give it as their opinion "thst the lime and
other mineral substances with viii, river
water is impregnatei. il one of the chief ex-
citing causes of many diseases -rising .-om
the varied changes incident to the climate of
this country" 1t has also been asserted by
- Boards of Health" II vareu cities, that
during the cholera season at least two-thirds
less sickness was found in families using
filtered instead of river water.
For sale only bv II. WETTER n CO.,
1910 13 ard Is Monroe. and BTU Main st.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-20
LOST.

T osT-NEWFOUNDLAND PUP, NINE
months old. very large and jet black AZ
over. Strayed IRON 6 Market street about z
o'clock Monday night, May 18TH. Lleerai
TeTard will be given for his return, OF any in
formation concerning him, by the owner, at
No. S. Market street. oo-oS
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-20
MEMPHIS. May IS. 1874.
Trustees Leath Orphan Asylum:

The committee in charge Of the
Knights of Pythias picnic, to be given
at James Park Thursday next, the 2lst
inst, cheerfully invite the inmates OF
your ayslum, with their officers, to at.
tend free of charge. The Knights will
do all in their power to render the occa-
sion enjoyable and pleasant, and afford
a day of merriment to the little waits
under your charge. Music will be on
the grounds by eleven o'clock in the
morning. Very respectfully,
10 M. STONES, Oh mn Committee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-20

Go 10 200 Main street and
give Coleman . square test.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-20
Rest I'm the world.

For dressing and preserving harness
Sold by [7O] W. s. Bruce & Co.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-20

The cheapest hats at Cohen :, 228 Main
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-20
IMPORTANT.
Tha Police MIDDLE.

Due notice viii be given Of their arrival.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1874-10-22
FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER
Thursday, October %, 1874,
g an&i6afGs
Election: Tuesday, Noy'r 3, IA.

CONGRESS.
T1 We are authorized 10 announce
Hon. John n. Bright, of Fayetteville.
candidate for reelection to Congress from
this (the 5th) district.
STATE SENATE.
B5@We are authorized to announce Can't.
w. N. COwden, of Lewisburg. a candi-
date for the State Senate from the district
composed Of Lincoln, Franklin and Mar
shall counties.
BsB@ We are authorized 70 announce Gen.
Ewing A. Wilson, OF Mar. hall county, a
candidate for The State Senate from The dis
trict composed of Lincoln, franklin and Mar
shall counties.
FOR REPRESENTATIVES,.
gSg% We are authorized TO announce ThOs.
IL. BledsOe. Esq, Of ia county. candi-
date for Representative from Lincoln and
the section OF Moore county formerly belong
ing to Lincoln.
give are authorized to announce Col. n.
j. George. of Fayetteville, candidate
for Representative from Lincoln and the
part of Moore county formerly belonging
TO Lincoln.
0F We are authorized to announce DR.
ID. j. NOblitt, OF Moore county, candi-
date for Representative from Lincoln and
the section Of Moore county formerly be-
longing to Lincoln.
Rag We are authorized TO announce
Capt.J. III. Durnam, of Fayetteville, a
candidate for Representative fiom Lincoln
and the section OF Moore county formerly
belonging to lincoln.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1874-10-22
EaycCteUEgge Locals.
Last At Last |!


We are now receiving our
mammoth fall stock of goods,
consisting in part of boots,
Shoes hats, caps, ready-made
clothing, gents piece goods,
ladies ehawls, cloaks, dress
goods, hats Of latest styles. to-
geti}cr with the usual stock of
prints, blcached and brown do
'mesiics, linsies, flannel, &c, &c.
Taking into consideration the
:shortness Of crops and unsettled
state of finances, we are deter
mined to sell the best class Of
goods that can be purchased in
the eastern markets at the short
est possible profits for cash or
barter. In the future as in the
past, we are willing to olive and
let live" and do not propose to
make a fortune in a few weeks
or Years off of the necessities
of the people. All we ask is a
comparison of goods and prices
before purchasing elsewhere, and
IL we don't trade then no harm is
done.
MURRAY & MORGAN.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1874-10-22
NJ Horace Maynard was II

~ Horace Maynard was II
candidate for Congress in tie
Knoxville district in 1865, ard
in a circular addressed to the
voters Of that district, he said ;
at is supposed by some that
| am in favor Of negro suffrage.
This IS not true. At the Nash
Vile convention of Janliary
last, the subject was brought up.
| OPPOSED IT. | have not since
changed my views. | was OPP
posed to it then; am opposed
to it now"
This leaves no doubt as to
where Mr.. Maynard stood in
1865. lie uttered his honest
convictions then, and he would
be opposed to negroes voting
to-day if they voted solidly for
Democrats as they do for Radi-
Gals.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1874-10-22
Business .v'ostces.
The Reasons WhN,

The reasons why YOU ought tc
stop at the Town Spring Livery
Stable, are as follows:
Firstly, We have Lightning
Rods which are great protec-
ton in time of storms.
Secondly, We have Force
Pump,conveying purespring wa
ter into orr stable, thereby af-
fording abundance of water fol
your thirsty stock.
Thirdly, Our charges are very
moderate; only 80 cents for hay
and corn feed, and everything
else in proportion.
Fourthly, We desire doing a
large business, and as our ex-
penses are comparatively light
we shall expect small profits.
FJthly, If you will only
give us a call we can convince
you beyond a doubt, that it is
to your interest to put up with
us. We also return thanks for
the liberal share Of patronage
we have received, and invite you
to call again. as we intend max
ing our stable popular resort
for man and beast.
NJ. c. ATKINSON 81 Co.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1874-10-22

His Royal Highness has been detected in
many an act which has startled the Queen.
The last of which is said to lie tie ordeIin
of 100000 worth OF tickets for the Public
Library Of Kentucky. Her Majesty, it
stated, did not object to his buying literally
but in the present condition of the Prince
finances, she thought 500, OOOwor;h was too
much for him to invest 1t is asserted that
he in listed on sending his order TO Governor
Bramlette, assuring his royal mother that he
900 was to be distribute | to the ticket hold
er on November 80, and in such gifts as
$3.50 900, $4,000, &C., he would have a
splendid chance at enc Of these splendid
prizes, and thus, easily pay his debts.