Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-07-10
LOCAL PARAGRAPHS.

pRuy Tor news f2vOrs.
In the first circuit court Mollie Will
Hanson, colored, fled a petition for
divorce against her husband, Pleasant
Williamson.
Owing to the want Of quorum the
county court failed TO transact any bust
ness yesterday, but adjourned over to
Monday morning.
Last night lamp exploded in resi-
dsnce No. 154 Elliott street, but the
flames were extingUished before any
damage was done, save the burning OF
a mosquito bar.
Upon invitation Of Mrs. A. J. White
the children and teachers. ~ tlIO MEM
phis Bethel y-eSe1Tday enjoyed pleas
alt picnic at her place, on Adams street,
whittier they were transported free Of
charge by Superintendent Barrett, of the
street railway company.
Officer Johnny Dougherty last night
arrested farmer named George p, Nor
risOn upon the charge Of robbing Alex.
Robinson, who was found living DRINK
on Washington street, between Main
and Second. His pUuketbOok was found
on the pavement and his hat in posses
sion Of Morrison.
About ten o'clock last night Fannie
Robertson, colOred, visited Jennie
M'Clean's house on DeSOto street, be-
tween Beale and Gsyoso, and fir
pistol at white girl named II a
who, because OF being vi oIanche,
left her premises tipped by her,
with the sbov~ and sought home
had bseD .enamed woman. Blanche
ertso~ Al the employ of Fannie Rob-
Y rIyigh 10 n OF
enlistment from her. She is an orphan
about eighteen years OF age. Fannie
Robertson was not arrested.
"A dispatch from Mr.. Peter Tracy,
yesterday, is to the effect that his party
to the Mammoth Cave had glorious
time of it. There was an immense
crowd at the cave. Mr., Tracy will take
out another excursion party on Tuesday
next, for which parties in Memphis
must secure tickets by seven o'clock
Monday morning. As manager our
friend is witbCU. a rival. He is fitted
by nature to ester for men and women,
diffusiDg himself in such q way as to
win the confidence and esteem of all he
comes in contact with. This last ven-
ture OF his to the Mammoth Cave has
surpassed his anticipatiOns, and we pre-
dict that he will be kept busy ail sum-
mer as guide to the Mammoth Cave.
A banquet was given on Thursday
evening by Brother Lindstadt to the Of
fieers, members and visitors of Mem
phis lodge, No. 6, of the order of the
knights Of Pythiss, at the instance of
the second installation of officers since
their organization. All members in
stalled that evening respectively drank
tOasts to the prosperity of their lodge
and the order in general, and were re-
sponded to by Brother G. w. l.. Crook,
of Tennessee lodge, No. 5; Brothers G.
A. Moore, French and Cooper, Of CHur
de Lion lodge, No. IS, and Brothers r.
Z. Creighton, M'Garvey aud Lindstadt,
of Memphis lodge, No. 6. All were pre-
coded by Brother District-D Deputy Grand
Chancellor r. Z. G. Diver, who, with
his opening remarks, succeeded well in
impressing on the minds Of all present
the duty Of bis co-members, and the
good derived therefrom. At late hour
the banquet broke up, to the regret of
many, who had wives at home, in con-
sequence Of which they had to leave the
merry party. On next Monday night
Cuaur de Lion lodge, No. IS, install their
officers, and, it is said, will give ban
quet to equal that of No. s.
Among the most delightful events
Of the season was the excursion Of the
Helping Hand club of the First Baptist
church on the steamer James D. Parker
last night. This popular steamer arrived
here at one o'clock yesterday afternoon,
and Captain Wise, being notified that
the Helping-Hsnd club expected to take
charge of his boat, engaged q hundred
laborers, and had the freight discharged
at the appointed hour, eight o'clock. IN
addition to the members Of the Helping
Hand club, q large number of ladies,
children and gentlemen also boarded the
steamer, which, at half-psst eight CLOCK,
showed out and proceeded several miles
up the river. Captain Bob Wise, with
his characteristic pOliteness and graceful
suavity, gave his personal attention to
the eXcursionists, and rendered the trip
one Of great enjoyment. In his efforts
he was pleasantly assisted by Mr.. Kel-
see, and every one OF the many who
were on the James d. Parker last night
will cherish an apPrecishve recollection
of the delightful entertainment they en-
jOyed. Captain Wise's liberslity in ten
deriDg the use OF his steamer is indeed
commendable, and we feel confident that
this laudable act of generosity on his part
will not be forgotten by the Helping
Hand club and those who were on the
excursion. Captain Wise has cur thanks
for an invitation 10 be among the merry
crowd, and we regret that duties denied
US the indulgence Of such a pleasure.
There was a shoOting-match yester-
day afternoon On the island across the
river, between an Irish and German
team, under the respective leaderships
Of James Reilly, county court clerk,
and Fred Schaper, city tGx-collector, at
the distance Of three hundred yards.
There were seven "shootists" on either
side, irrespective Of the captains. The
shooting resulted as foilOws-there be-
ing two rounds of shots to each team: