The daily Cairo bulletin., 1881-01-19


Chief Robinson is home again from a
visit to Elco.
--Wbartboat No 9 again occupies its
former place at the Levee.
--Meerschaum pipes and cigar-holders, a
large stock at f. Korsmeyer's. y
Mr. Mike Manley, one of the oldest
residents of the city, who resides up town,s
quite i'll.
Rev. Mr.. Bonnar, took his final leave
from this city yesterday. He left behind
him many warm friends and admirers.
The transfer steamer II. s. McComb is
again making her regular trips, the ice
having nearly all passed down the river.
-Meerschaum pipes and cigar-hodcrs,
large stock at f. Korsmeycrs. y
The little one year old child of Mr..
Fred Serbian died on Saturday last of an
aiment the nature of which is unknown to
us.
Check books, receipt books, order
books, etc, made to order on short notice
at THE BULLETIN office.
Mr. W. S. Emery, who is engaged in
the grocery business at Birds Point, is at
present down with the measles at the resi-
dcncc of Mr. A. j. Bird on Seventh street.
Yesterdays weather was decidedly un-
welcome. 1t was worse than no weather
at all. The sky was cloudy; the air was
moist, and the sidewalks were covered with
ice.
"A little girl, name unknown, yester-
day morning made its appearance in the
family of Mr. John Welsh. Although a
stranger, Mr.. Welsh has concluded to give
her home.
--Mr.J. II. Metcalf yesterday took pos
session of the Wardner brick building on
Washington avenue, between Ninteenth
and Twentieth streets, formerly occupied
by Rev. Bonnar.
Mr. p. o. Cuhl, formerly of the firm
of Schroeder & Cuhl, who has been travel
ing in the far west since the dissolution
of partnership, is in the city and will re-
main about week.
"A number of our merchants, among
them Messrs. Pettis e. Bird, G, r. Stuart
and Godstine & Roscnwater, are taking an
account of stock, which is not interfering
with their business, however.
"A number of young ladies' most
irresistible, fcourse-have for several days
been out selling tickets tor a home enter
tainment which takes place at the
atheneum on Monday evening next.
The Casinos masquerade ball, which
was advertised to take place at Washing
ton hall last night, was, owing to the disa-
greeablcness of the weather. postponed
until Tuesday night, the 25th inst.
Capt Mallory, whose produce boat
the "Louis Herbert" has been laying at
the East Cairo bank for week or ten days
will, if the captains intentions are carried
out, set sail for the sunny south this morn
ing.
The Woman's Christian Temperance
Unions the state have set apart and will
observe to-day, January 10th, as day of
feasting and prayer for the success of those
who will to-day plead before the Legislature
of 1881 for the protection of our homes.
Mr.. Will Smyth, who has been absent,
up the Illinois Central and Narrow Gauge
roads for several days, returned yesterday
evening. He spent the greater portion of
his time at Golden on the farm of mar
riageable young lady Of many accomplish
mcnts.
The ball to be given in the hall of the
lIlbcrnian engine house for the benefit of
Mr.. Patrick Naughton, tomorrow night,
should not be forgotten. The best Of music
will be on hand, and, since it is given for a
worthy object, large crowd should be in
attendance.
There will be a meeting of the young
men at the Office of Squire Comings, at
7;30 o'clock, tonight, to perfect the or
ganization of the young mems club, which
will fit up rooms by February lst. Since the
election of officers will be held tonight
full attendance is desired.
Mr.. G. s. Meredith, who has been en-.
gagged in the stavc business up the Cairo
and Vincennes railroad, is in the city ar
ranging the preiminarics to forming
partnership with Mr.. w. b. Pcttis, of the
firm OF Pettis Il Bird. The new firm
will be ready for business in day or two.
The Galley Slave combination carry
with them their own scenery, and are there.
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