The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1879-12-06


some special attraction for him in that di-
rection.
Mrs John Jones and Mrs. Steele, moth
er of Mrs. McCarey, returned to Chicago
Wednesday, after very pleasant visit
in this city.
Mr.. Joseph Myers former resident of
this city, died at the home of his parents
in Cincinnati, Wednesday, November 9Th,
at the age Of Fl years.
At the regular stated meeting of Trinity
Lodge, No. Is, F. & A. NJ on last Wednes-
day evening, the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year:
Among the colored immigrants who ar
rived here Thursday night, was an old la
dy 10S years DID, Her daughter who ac-
companies her, is SO years of age. -
Captain T. W. Hunt U. S. Marshal for
the Southern district of Mississippi, pass
ed through the city this week, en- route
for Albany, New York, with prisoners.
Mr.. Geo. l.. Knox, of Greenfield, WAS
in the city Tuesday. He attended Bethel
Literary society, and speaks very compli-
officer.
Mr.. Chas +. Bailey went on hunting
excursion last Wednesday. Those who
know say that the game shows weak
ness" upon the approach OF this veteran
hunter.
DIED-On Wednesday last, of Logwood,
E. S. Clark. . One Checkered Ulster, died
black. Flags for the Grant decoration in
large quantities, for sale at room 147, Occi-
dental Hotel.
In reply to letter from colored man
at Kingston, Lenoir county, North Car
DINA, Governor Williams wrote that farm
hands receive from S15 to $l3 month, in
this state in the summer, but that there
is little demand for them in the winter.
The Home for Friendless Colored Chill
dren received at their donation on the
26thinst a number. of very useful donations
in the way OF clothing. provisions and
money. They acknowledge the receipt of
AGO from the colored Baptist churches.
Mr. H. Carter has received an onion
from South Fork, New Mexico, which
weighs three pounds and a quarter, and
measures sixteen inches around. 1t is on
exhibition at the grocery store of John d.
Prinz, corner Indiana avenue and West
street.
George Elliott, w. NJ; Nathaniel NJ.
| Hill, S. w; Richard H. Adams, j. W.;
Samuel J. Allen, Treasurer Albert Christy
Secretary; William III. Fletcher, s. d.:
James Rhodes, j. d Frank Hurt, Chap
lain: Thomas Gibbs, s. s.; John Fisher ]
S.; Butler Finley, Tyler.
d. w. Brouse, assessor of Center town.
ship, has since Oct 10th, 1879, to date,
hunted up and put on the tax duplicate
for the year 1879, in estates and guardian.
ships that have not heretofore been taxed,
in the aggregate of $l2S,OOO, and is still at
work looking up more.
Central Lodge, No, |, F. & A. NJ, elect
| ed the following officers on Thursday eve
ming, for the ensuing year: Chas. Lanier,
W. NJ; Carter Temple, s. W.; John M.
| Stewart J. w; Thomas Stewart, Treasu-
rer; Andrew Locklier, secretary; Henry
Rogan, J. d.; G. w. Cheatham, s. d; w.
Ellis, T.
| Six of the immigrants from n. Carolina,
who recently went to Greencastle, return.
ed to this city Monday, and have secured
employment and gone so work. One of
them. g. McMerrick. left communica-
| ton at The Leader Office, in which he
says: ave have come to stay, and under
| no circumstances will we return to the
South
Coke Chap Sunday School on Sixth
street, will give grand literary entertain
ment and concert on the 18th and 10th
insts., at their church, under the auspices
of the superintendent, JAS. L. Hill, assist
ed by some of the best literary talent oil
the city. Proceeds to be applied toward
liquidating debt due on the Sunday
School organ Come. and enjoy treat oil
rare literary excellence.
BY referring to an advertisement in an
other column, it will be seen that the PEG
| pie of indianapolis will have an opportu
nifty to enjoy some sweet music on Dec
| 10Th and 18TH The original Tennessee
ians on their seventh annual tour. will
give three entertainments at the Grand
Opera House, on the dates above mention
ed. This Is the most renowned troupe Of
colored singers in the United States, and
the simple announcement that Miss Liz
ze Pugh and Professor Coleman are mem.
bers of this troupe, is sufficient to insure
crowded houses
The |. p. & C.. railroad will sell tickets
at less than half fare to Indianapolis and
return, from all stations between Michigan
City and Peru, on all regular trains, De
cember Sth and 9th. Tickets will be good
returning until December 10th. The very
low rates offered will give all a splendid
opportunity to visit the capital city, and
to attend the grand army reunion and re-
ception to General Grant. This will also
be an opportunity to witness the finest
military display in the West The fare
from Michigan City for the round trip
will be $3.50.
A grand entertainment. for the benefit
of Blackford street A. NJ. Z. Zion Church
Rev J. Holiday pastor, will be given al
Wessley's Hall, on Indiana avenue,
Thursday evening, December Is. At this
time twenty captains and their companies
will contest for gold watch and a gold.
headed cane. The watchs.will be present.
ed to the captain raising the largest
amount of money for the church, and the
cane to the captain that raises the next
largest amount of money. The captains
and their companies will march into the
hall at $3.50 o'clock The following gen.
tlemen will deliver the presentation
speeches: Rev, w. c. Trevan, j. ID. Bagby,
Rev. S. G. Turner, Hon. J. S. Hinton. Prof.
r. b Bagby, Rev. K. Titus and others
Admittance, Is ceuts; children, 10 cts.
George Pierce, son OF Nathaniel Pierce,
met with quite serious misfortune some
days ago, which will doubtless result in
the loss of an eye. George and some OF
his fellow workmen at plumber estab-
lishment on Illinois street, seem to have
| been spending the noon hour in playful