The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1878-03-14

THURSDAY, March IA, 1873.
Local Breyities,

VIII INV Eciudiu Win US
Shell oysters just received at the
Crystal saloon, HARRY WALKER.
Thomas Nalley, Esq; formerly an
attache Of the BULLETIN is in the city.
Shell oysters just received at the
Crystal saloon. HARRY WALKER.
Division superintendent G. A. Beck,
OF the Illinois Central railroad, was In
the city yesterday.
Don't forget the free oyster soup at
0 O'Clock this evening at Harry Walkers,
corner Sixth street and Commercial aves
nue.. l4.tt
For Butter, Eggs, Apples, etc., call at
II. Ii. LEIGHTON
Mr.. Vim. Sdns0n. former yard
master OF the illinois Central railroad at
this point, yesterday left for Chicago,
and will make that city bis future home.
j. c. Clarke, vlce-president of the
Mississippi Central railroad, passed
through this city for the south with a
royal car yesterday.
"A furnished room, suitable for The
occupation OF Il single gentleman can
be rented from NJ. B. Harrell, 3O2 Wash
ington avenue. 3.4.3t 3
Oyster soup lunch at Harry v alker's
Crystal saloon every evening at
O'Clock. l.4.tt
Mr.. George Luikins, of the Illinois
Central, has taken the place of William
Stmson, who was formerly yardmaster
OF that road. Mr.. Stimson LEFT for Chica,
60 yesterday.
We understand there will be no
racing In the park next Saturday, owing
to tho inability of those Interested to
procure horses. A good reason this.
Six clerks OF the stone depot have
lately lost their situations, the cause be-
Ing desire to economist on the part OF
the management of the road.
At the city brewey, on the 10Th
inst. rattle at twents>five cents per
chance will take place for q beautiful
mirror. This is good opportunity to
invest quarter"
The Presbyterian sociable takes place
tonight at the parsonage OF the Presby-
terrain church. Refreshments will be
served and q good time is expected.
Everybody should 90.
John Tanner, the enterprising'g
on the corner Of Eleventh street and
Washington avenue, has purchased a
handsome delivery wagon and will here
alter deliver groceries without extra
charge, r
The funeral Of Martin O'Maley
which took place yesterday, was largely
attended. In Mr.. O'MaIey, our CON-
munity has lost an efficient officer and
an honest and honorable gentleman.
-One Of our most popular young
men, who resides within stones throw
OF the court house, will, so 1t rs whis>
pered, shortly become husband. May
his marriage be productive OF much
good, is our wish.
Next Sunday being st, Patrick's
day, the st. Patrick's Benevolent Society
and the Ancient Order OF Hibernians
will, as usual, turn out on that day.
They make line appearance. and ii the
weather is favorable the turnout will
be large one.
Hunting or trading boat for sale very
cheap. The prettiest, fastest and mos,
convenient little boat on the rivers.
Stern wheel worked by hand. Came from
st. Louis in 50 hours. Now lying in
creek, southeast Of city, near st. Charles
hotel. Apply on board. 3.li-1t
AT the last meeting of the Excelsior
Social and Literary society held at the
residence of Miss Ella Robbins the
question, "Is man creature OF circum,
stances" was decided in the negative
The next meeting OF the society will be
held at the residence OF the Misses Pitch'
err. and the question for 1ebate will be-
"Should trial by Jury be abolished?"
The mite society at Captain Thistle
woods residence or. Tuesday evening
was well attended, and was very en-
Ioyable. The music for the evening was
furnished by Messrs. Frank Van Doren
w. F. Mckee, Miss Sarah Black
Miss Hattie Mckee and Miss Emms
James, organist. The feature OF the
evening was the singing of Miss Blacl
and Miss Mckee,, which comprised solo
and dliettes, aud was exceptionally fine
The knights Of the Mystic Crew in
stalled their officers last night and rarti
cipated, with Invited guests, I'M banque
without wine, but with wit, lemonade
coffee and many other very palatabl
things. Speeches were made, song
were sung and jollity held high but de
corons carnival. Unfortunately som
Of our printers cannet hear well enoug
to work late, and we must therefore dc
fer full report OF the banquet until to
morrow, when VIC shall give verbatim
reports OF tho speeches, taken In shol