The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-01-10

the reporter that he was holding a weekly
prayer meeting at his church this week,
and that on or about the 9Th INST. he would
organize Tor the winter campaign in the
shape OF a protracted effort.
Physicians and customers can feel salts
fed that when their prescriptions are
comp rounded at J. B. Dill's 80 Indiana ave-
nue., that they are we'll and carefully dis
pensed, and he isfully prepared for that
line of business.
AS Henry Wilkerson (colored) was pass
ing along Pennsylvania street, Thursday
night, on his way home he was rendered
insensible from the effects OF severe blow,
dealt by some one whom he was unable
to recognize.
Aaron Moore, only son Of A. Moore ST.,
died at o o'clock Monday evening of ty-
phoid fever, after short illness of one
week. The funeral took place at the Soc
ond Baptist church, Wednesday at p. m.
The bereaved family have the sympathy of
host OF friends.
Rev. John Payne, young clergyman
who recently made the hoser capital his
home, preached his Introductory sermon
| to large audience at Christian church
last Tuesday. His'sermon was an able ef-
! fort and full of vim and sound advice to
| all.
The Marion County Republican Central
committee meets to-day to decide the time
of holding the county convention. 1t is
understood that the most Of the candidates
are favoring the holding of the convention
in February or March, but this meets with
some opposition from prominent Republi-
cans.
Peter Williams. Esq, entertained few
of his friends in magnificent style at his
residence, on North Mississippi street
Among the gents were Hon. j. S. Hinton
Hon. X. McCary, and The Leader repre-
sentatiyes. AS an entertainer Peter Viii
liams has few equals and no superiors.
number of the young gentlemen met
at "a Market street Wednesday, and or
ganized a dancing club. The following
gentlemen were elected officers of the
club, J. II. Ringgold, president; J. Pernell
vice-president; John Martin, secretary
VIM. Bibbs, treasurer; Cell Saunders tutor
The organization is limited to 20 mem
bers. The number at present enrolled are
10, they expect to have parlor hops twice
month.
At meeting of the committee on the
colored soldiers reunion, held at the office
ofthe Leader, Thursday evening, a resolu
ton was adopted requesting all ex
soldiers now residing in the CITY of Indi
annapolis or county of Marion to SEND
their name, residence and regiment, to r
B. Bagby. These may be given to Mr.
Bagby in person, sent through the mail OF
left at the Office of the Leader. Write
plainly the name, residence and regiment
If possible let all names be sent in durin.
next week.
A very pleasant surprise was given Mis-,
Hattie Goodrich, of Evansville, FRIDAY
evening, of last week, at the residence O
Mr.. Henry Hart, North Mississippi street
The guests, to the number of 80 or 40 frs
met at Mrs. William Stewards on Yves
street, where was collected agoodly supply
OF those things which tend to make glaC
the inner man. The whole party then re
paired to Mrs. Harris and took possession
of the house. Social chit chat was kept III
for some time. Refreshments were ther
served and soon after the old veteran will
his orchestra was announced. An indie
scribable scene of confusion then ensued
Chairs, tables, flower stands and all porta
BILE articles seemed to move as If by magic
The older people, catching inkling o
what was about to take place, took bacl
seats and soon all who preferred il wer,
gliding about it in the giddy mazes. AL
enjoyed themselves and went home feelin,
better for having been there.
Pure drugs and medicines at R. Fertig
80 Indiana avenue Prescriptions care
fully compounded.