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Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1883-03-31

lrlshman and italian, no better
equipped than he, make q failure.
And he feels his superiority. OF all
Americans the colored man is the
most thoroughly American. Not
only as an individual, but also as a
community, rather as race, has he
outdone the lower class of whites.
whether foreign or native. The sew
eral quarters" of New York, the
Italian quarter, the Chinese quarter,
and the like, have no corresponding
colored quarter. You never see a
black beggar. The police courts are
not often darkened with black face.
Their crimes are not malicious, and
their poverty never becomes painful.
They continue to come here hopeful
and helpless, weak and strong. But
they find good friends, and manage
not only to live, but also to make the
community certainly no worse. and
often much better. And this success
here proves many things-certainly
that the thriftlessness which slavery
bred is eradicable, and that the rest
lessness shown by the disposition to
wander about is in some cases at
least definite ambition for growth. :"
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1883-03-31

Talk about kissing being spooney,
and all that, but when two lovers in
bright moonlight, forget everything
around them, and kiss across the
ience andslet others walk upon them,
we think that hopeless case. We
would not tell her name, but his
Wright name begins with w.
An old colOred woman in the south
western part of this city was burned
to death last Saturday night by her
clothes taking fire from lamp. 1t
IS not known whether she dropped the
lamp or not. but she was on fire when
discovered by her son John. Her
name was Watkins and she
was an old resident.
In speaking of the wealthy colored
people of st. Louis, Mo-, we see a Mr..
Thomas, worth $500. 900, B. Hickman.
$50 600 Chas. Starks, $50, 900, A. 7.
Bertha, $50, 900, Mrs. Laperday, $1OO-
600 and a great many others from
$50, 600 down to $1,000. Some of these
were BARRIERS, hotel walters. &c.
Young men, save your money.
Our city has been treated to free.
open air concerts by the Wizard oil
troupe about three times day. They
havea very fine chariot and four fine
grays, a melodian in the wagon per-
formed by one of the ladies. The
troupe consists of two ladies and two
gentleman. They sing many comic
songs &c, for only dollar bottle. -
We are in receipt of very neat
invitation to an entertainment given
by the Hesperian Social Circle to the
Hesperian Club of Raleigh on their
fourth anniversary last Thursday
evening. The address was delivered
by Prof. w. R. Harris, and Miss L.
T. jackson gave a select reading.
Mrs. F. 7. Thomas is president of the
committee on invitations. Sorry we
couldn't attend.
About three o'clock last Sunday as
the snow was falling thick and fast,
Rev. z. Haughton marched from his
church TO the pool with about twenty
faithful sisters and one brother as
candidate for baptism. They did not
allow the fast falling snow and freez-
ing rain to prevent, but marched
down and into the water and were
baptized in the full triumph of their
faith. The crowd was not large as
usual for it was too cold, only faith
full few and the neighbors were out.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1883-03-31
In NIENlORIAM
The CIariosophic Association.


AT Its last meeting the Clariosophic
Association adopted the following
resolutions:
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased our great,
ADVISE and Heavenly Father to re-
move from our ranks our beloved
brother, Jacob Banks; Be it
ResotUed, l. That in this dispensa-
ton, we, the members of the Clari-
osophic Association, do realize the
loss of a jealous Christian brother, a
faithful member of the Clariosophic
Association, and a warm friend and
associate from the University and
adjacent community.
2. That while we mourn our sepa-
ration, that we do realize our loss to
be his eternal gain.
3. That in the midst of our sore
affiiction we turn our heavy eyes
upward, and kiss the hand which
"doeth all things well"
A. That we ask Mr.. Partee, an in
innate friend of the deceased, to give
vent to our deep feelings of friendship
in a poetical eulogy.
5. That these expressions be sub
mitted to the CHARLOTTE MESSENGER
and the A.trico-American Presbyte-
rion for publication, and that a copy
containing these expressions be sent
to the relatives of our beloved
brother.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1883-03-31
COIOred Men in New York.

The New York correspondent of
the Boston Post says 1.-THE colored
man in New York is success. He
wins in the struggle for life where the
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1883-03-31
D. BROWN,
F. NJ: MARTIN, Com.
w. E. PARTEE,
BIDDLE UNIVERSITY, March Is.

Yes, they tell us he is dead:
Passed away in youths glad morning;
The tale is told,
His lips are cold.
The mark of death his brow adjoining.
We never know how strong the tie
That binds us heart to heart,
Till death comes down
With mournful sound,
To tear our happy lives apart.
The Master took our youthful friend
That. lived and labored by our side;
Bore him above
With hand of love
To battle in heaven s blissful tide.
The joyous loving-hearted youth
With brow SO fair and eyes so bright,
Is called away
To better..day
Where all is love and Joy and light.
His aim was to spend his life
In that way marked out by God;
To work for good,
As best he could,
To follow the path his Master trod.
Sunshine dwelt where 'er he moved !;
A cheerful friend and earnest youth.
And must we own
That he is gone?
Yes, we must face the saddening truth.
Who can chide us if we weep?
Tears, earth's partings, do befit.
There is home
To be our own
Where we to tears cannot submit.
No more his loving eyes meet ours
In times of sadness or of mirth;
He did his best,
And now has rest,
From tolls and sorrows here on earth.
Surely he had done his portion:
God takes not his own away
Till the strife is done
And the victory won;
Then calls them hence without delay.
From the fruit of the blessed tree of
life
His hand has plucked his own;
His lips have tried
The crystal tide
That flows from out the throne.
Mother earth must call for earth
To shoulder on her breast,
While the bitter strife
OF earthly life
Is merged in endless rest.
We know that each of us some day
Must know as we are known,
By every tongue
Shall praise be sung
Around the glittering throne.
So when the Master calls us
There our loved one we shall meet:
And never again
Shall we feel pain,
But shall ever run with happy feet.
Thy departure comes, our friend,
A sweet sad feeling bringing;
We say not good night
But in the world of light
Well bid you good morning.
w. E. P.
COlOred Men I'm New York.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1883-03-31

CONNECTIONS,
(al with all lines to and from Savannah, Flori-
"a, and the South and Atlanta, Macon and the
Oh With South Carolina Railroad to and m
Charleston
(cl With Richmond q Danyille Railroad TO and
from all points North and Carolina Central Rail
road. ''"' .''''i
Pullman Sleeping Cars run on Trains No. "a
and % between Washington, d. G., and AnqIIsta
via Danyllle. Lynchburg and CharlottesVille
Also on Trains No. 81 aud 81 between Charlotte
and Richmond.
Above schedule Washington time.
For further Information, address
9. X TALCOrT, Superintendent.
IL eLAUGHTkR, 0en1 Pass. ACT
Assistant GsnT Pass Ag't, v"
Columbia, 8. @.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-03-24

nationalist was unanimously Endorsed.
On motion the caucus declared itself
heartily in favor of the nomination of Mr..
J. z. Mott for mayor. After the cleo
ton of the following named poll workers
the caucus adjourned: Messrs. p. f.
Morgart, Ed. b. Chopper, G. Baker.
Seventh ward-Dr. j. w. Stark was
elected chairman and Mr. T. j. McCann
secretary. On motion Mr.. j. ii. Kerr was
nominated for alderman, a most excellent
nomination in every way and one which
should he supported at the polls by the
seventh warders. Irrespective Of party
affiliations. Delegates: DR.. ]. w. Stark,
and Mr.. Charles Hanson. Committee
men, Messrs James Mccain and James
! Kelley. The delegates were instructed
to vote for Mr. j. T. Mott for mayor after
which the caucus adjourned.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-03-24

The following was received by the as
sistant general passenger agent of the G.
b. and O. yesterday afternoon:
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Louis
Railway Passenger and Ticket Depart
ment:
Another route to Dakota via Rock Isl
and, Dubuque, Lacrosse. st. Paul and
Minneapolis.
ITO Ticket Agents:
ITO accommodate connecting lines in
the see tions of Illinois, Ohio and Indiana.
not tributary to Chicago, the Chicago.
Milwaukee and st. Paul railway will an
nounce change of cars to Rock Island and
Dubuque the Lacrosse, st. Paul and
Minneapolis to connect for all points in
Northern Dakota as follows: To leave
Rock Island at s:25 am. except Sunday
leave Savanna, l 1 a. m; arrive at Dabu-
que, / 30 p. M, stopping for dinner; leave
Dubuque, AS p. M; leave North Me
Oregon, p. m, arrive at La
Crosse, 7:25 p. m, stopping for supper;
leave La Crosse, Gas a. m., arrive at
Memphis, a. m. The c., B and Q. train
leaving st. Louis at $50 p. m. viii con-
meet with the train.
Grains of connecting roads leave ST.
Paul as follows:
Northern Pacific, 40 a. m. 8:15 p. IN. !;
st. Paul. Minnesota and Manitoba, 8 a.
m. and 8 40 p. m; St. Paul. Minnesota
and Duluth, o a. m. and 0 p m.
GA train leaves Minneapolis for orion
vile. Milwaukee, Webster. Groton. Aber-
deem. Glendale, Ashton and other poiats
on the Hastings and Dakota division of
the Chicago. Milwaukee and St Paul rail
way at 7;4o a. m. daily. excepting Sunday.
son or about the LIST of April it is ex-
pected that the Flying Dutchman' ex-
press train between st. Louis. Rock ISL
and, Dubuque. st. Paul and Minneapolis
will he resumed on the summer schedule
time
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-03-24
A fIEND's WORK

Yesterday morning the house of Mr..
addition was the scene of a most start
ling occurrence, which may result in the
blindness of little boy. From what
can be learned from the family we gather
that shortly before 10 o'clock wood fire
was started in the parlor stove. Not
long afterward Mrs. Herman went into
an adjoining room leaving her little four
year old son Willie by the stove warming
himself, he having just come in from
play. She had been out of the room but
a minute or two when there was terrible
explosion in the front room. Rushing
into the room she found the little boy ex
tended upon the floor apparently dead or
dying. the stove blown TO pieces. the
different sections of the stove pipe scatter
ed about and the carpet on flle in many
places caused by brands from the stove.
AS quickly as possible she ex-
the flames and then
turned her attention 10 the boy who
was in an unconscious condition, having
been struck on the head by fragment of
the stove After consciousness was re-
stored it was found that his eyes had
been more or less injured, and it became
necessary to cover them with cloths to
reduce the pain to minimum.
But the worst part of the story remains
to be told. Included in the charred pieces
Of wood fonRd i'm the bed of the stove
was part of stick which had been bored
to depth of four or five inches. loaded
probably with powder and then tightly
carked up-the charred cork heing found
near the wood. 1t is said by the family
that the stick was picked up in the front
yard where it had been evidently thrown
by somebody. whether from spirit of
malice or mischief will probably never be
known. Mr.. Herman says tharhe would
willingly pay $50 for the discovery of
the author of this wicked plot.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-03-24
COAL VALLEY ITEMS.
Coal VALLEY. March 2:

Coal VALLEY, March %, 1888.
Business has been dull for the past six
weeks. owing to the ice and high waters
of Rock river.
The narrow gauge road was opened on
yesterday. and transferred coal across the
river.
1t is possible that times will be better
Gilehrist is prospecting for coal ceu-
probable that new work viii be operated
before long. which will add 10 future
prosperity.
The democratic caucus met the evening
of the 21st inst. and nominated full
ticket for town officers, as follows: For
supervisor, John Barton; for town clerk,
VIM. Myers; for assessor, John l.. Haas;
for collector. Thomas Lees; for commits
sioner of highways, Thomas Corns, Sr. :;
for constable, d. p. Gregg; for road over
seer, c. n. Barton.
The masquerade came off on Thursday
evening. at Edwards Hall The parade
in the afternoon was quite attractive and
the performances in the hall were fine and
gave universal satisfaction. There has
not been such an audience at any such
entertainment for years.
j. H. Philips has sold his property in
the village containing several lots, to
Fred Extine
Mrs. Cardail has come back again from
Green river. She has moved into the
Coal Valley house
This being Good Friday, owing to so
many Germans living here, things are as
quiet as on Sunday.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-03-24
CHURCH -GKRyTCEg.

The Rev A. f. Alexander will preach
in the Milan Presbyterian church at II
a. m.
Second Baptist church: the Rev. G
Chambers pastor. Text at II a. m: Matt
viii: 10. Text at 80 p. m. Luke xiii: 4
Sunday school at $50 p m.
EASTER" (10:45 a. n.y. and Cities OF
Refuge" (7:80p. m. will be the topics
preached upon in the Christian chapel by
the Rev. Irving A. Searles, pastor. Sun
dsy school at $50 a. m. Young peoples
meeting at 6:45 p. m.
Patience" Q0:45 a. rn.) and Industry
an Element in Happiness 7:30 Pm.
are the subjects of discourse selected by
the pastor of the Uni1s11 Presbyterian
church., the Rev. J. A. Reynolds. Sunday
school at o 40 a. m
At the Broadway Presbyterian church
at 10:45 a m. the Rev. J, C. Holiday,
pastor, will preach an Easter sermon
The Christian Faith Based upon the
Resurrection" At 100 p. m, he will
deliver the fourth lecture on Pilgrims
Progress" Sunday school at 9:15 a. m
Young peoples meeting ct p. m.subject
Resurrection',-Luke xxiv;6.
Twentiefh street Evangelical Lutheran
church: the Rev. Q. A. Mennicke, pastor
Text at 1ea. m, Marc. xvi: La. thema
Die Auferstehung Christi ais den gewis
sen und unbeweglichen Grund des Glaub
ems der Chrisfen." Text at 7:30 r. NJ
Marc xviii 8. thema die Hoffnung de-
Chrisfen auf elm anderes Leben.
In the Swedish Baptist church, at 1915
3 m, the Rev, A. B. Orgren, pastor. viii
take for his text. Rom. via 10, subject
The First and Second Adam" At 7.8t
p. m, the Rev. G. Liljeroth, from Sweden
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-03-24

The sale Of seats for the grand dramat
ic entertainment tonight at Harper's
Theatre has been going on all the after
noon at the Harper House drug store to
such an extent as to warrant the predIc-
ton of one of the finest audiences which
ever greeted the appearance of the dis
tinguished actress. Referring to the
entertainment the ARGUS would only
emphasize what it has said before to the
effect that those who stay at home to-
night (when for such reasonable sum
they can see one of the finest dramatic
performances ever given in Rock Island)
will surely regret it; such opportunities
of caltivating the dramatic ideal are not
to be had for the asking, even in our own
especially ia yored Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-03-24
EASTER SERVICES.

At the Congregational church the reg
ular Easter services viii be observed. The
subject of the Rev. Morgan's morning
discourse will be 1.-THE Lord is Risen In
deed" In the evening there will be the
Easter Sunday school concert. At both
the morning and evening services there
will be some fine entertainments and vocal
music, the friends of the church having
volunteered their services
At the Baptist church DIR. Smith. of
Boston, will preach both in the morning
and evening The doctor is one of the
most noted of the Baptist divines, rank
ing quite high as scholar and poet.
At the Methodist church the pastor, the
Rev. Clark will oficiate morning and
evening
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-03-24
ADVICE TO MnrHERa

Are you disturbed at night and bro ken
of your rest by sick child suffering and
crying with pain of cutting teeth2 If so,
send at once and get bottle of Mrs
Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething. It's value is incalculable
IL will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm
mediately. Depend upon it mothers
there is no mistake about it, 1t cures
dysentery. diarrhoea, regulates the stom-
ach and bowels, cures wind collie. soft
ems the gums, reduces Inflammation. and
gives tone and energy to the whole sys-
tenn. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
for Children Teething is pleasant to the
taste, and is the prescription OF one of
the oldest and best female physicians and
nurses in the United States, and is for
sale by all druggists throughout the
world. Price % cents per bottle.
~ feb %. m-w-s m 1-y
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-03-24

The best blood purifier and system re.
ulator ever placed within the reach OF
suffering humanity. truly Is Electric Bit.
ters. Inactivity of the Liver, BiIiousness
Jaundice. Constipation, Weak Kidneys.
or any disease of the urinary organs. on
who ever requires an appetizer. tonic OF
mild stimulant will always and Electric
Bitters the best and only certain cure
known. They act surely and quickly,
every bottle guaranteed to give entiIe
satisfaction or money refunded. Sold Al
fifty cents . bottle by Hartz g Bahnsen.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-03-24
Chancery Notice.
STATE OF ILLINOIS,
Rock IsLANp COUNTY. IS

STATE OF ILLINOIS,
Rock ISLAND COUNTY.
In the Circuit Court, TO the May Term. 1852.
Sarah L. Crosby vs.. VIM. ". Crosby. in Chan
Gerry.
Affidavit of the non-residence of VIM. ". Crosby
the above named defendant, having been filed in the
Clerks Office of the Circuit Court of said county,
tiee is therefore hereby given to the said nOnres
dent defendant that the complainant filed her bill OF
complaint in said Court the Chaneery side there
of. on the 21st day of March 1889, and that
thefeupon summons issued out of said Court.
wherein said suit is now pending. retnnable on the
first Monday In the month of MAY next, as - by
law required. Now, unless you, the said non-resi-
dent defendant above named, shall personally be
and appear before said Circuit Court, ON the fret
day Of the next term thereof to be holden at the
Court House in Rock Island in and for the said
county, on the first Monday in May next, and
plead answer or demur to the said complainant :
bill of complaint the same and the matters and
things therein charged and stated will be taken
confessed and decree entered against y0G
according TO fine prayer of said bill.
Rock Island, Illinois, March elst 1888
LEVI F. HARSOS. Clerk.
III. NJ CoRBErr. Compts Sol mch-92-d4w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-03-24
Dore.

Dore was practical joker Learning
that village priest was taken suddenly
i'll he established himself in the con
fessional box and heard the confession
of a wealthy female neighbor. Meeting
her at dinner, shortly after, he proposed
TO tell her fortune and both alarmed and
startled her by repeating the secrets of
her life On another occasion in a
Swiss village, in order TO win a bet that
a party of English tourists would not be
able to get any guides next day, he gave
a ball to which he invited every guide
in the neighborhood and kept it up all
night, SO that they had TO sleep all the
next dav.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-03-24
ELECTION NOTICE.


Notice Is hereby. given that on Inesday, the
third day of April 1858 in the city OF RocK isisha
the usual voting places, an election VIII De menu
for the following officers, TO wit;
CITY OFFICERS:
One Mayor for two years.
One City Clerk for two years.
One City Attorney for two years.
One Treasurer for two years.
One Alderman in the First ward for TWO years.
One Alderman in the Second ward for two years.
One Alderman in the Third ward for TWO years.
One Alderman in the Fourth ward for two years.
One alderman in the Eff h ward for two years
One Alderman in the Sixth ward for two years.
One Alderman in the Seventh ward FOR TWO years
TOWNSHIP OFFICERS:
One Supervisor for one year.
Four Assistant Supervisors for one year
One Assessor for one ye r.
One Collector for one year.
Which election will be opened at eight O'CLOCK
in the morning, and continue open until seven
O'Clock of the afternoon of that day
Dated this 10Th day of March, 1SSS
ROBERT KOEHLER,
m13.isd City and Town Clerk.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-03-24
NOTICE.

would respectfully solicit the tax pay
ers of Rock Island to pay their taxes to
me at their earliest convenience, as I will
soon be required to make settlement with
the county collector Parties against
whom back personal taxes are entered on
the collectors book are requested to make
payment of same at once, or they will be
proceeded against according to law. Office
under Harper House, in telegraph Office.
FRAZER WILSON,
dwtf Town Collector.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-03-24
MoRTuARY REPORT

Everett w. Lawhead, 8 years 2 months
and days measles.
Morris j. X. Kerr, wear II months
and 90 days, Repatriation of the lungs.
Agnes Marshall IS years months,
consumntiOn
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-03-24

| All members of Trio Lodge. No 81,
Rock Island Lodge No. SO, and all so
journing Masons, together with their
| fanatics. are invited to attend the Easter
services in Masonic Temple at 3 p ma on
Sunday, March 25.
| J. M MONTGOMERY. f G.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-03-24

The dear child has seen visitor open
and shut his patent hat, and fired with
a noble emulation possesses himself OF
his uncle's new and rigid stovepipe,
which, when the old gentleman is about
to take his leave, is produced somewhat
resembling disreputable accordion.
Tain a bit funny, your hat ain t,
says the young malefactor, scornfully;
II sat down on it three times and |
couldn't get it to shut up. ''-Net0 Yort
World
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-03-24

How absurd TO wheeze with a cough
which Hale's Honey of norehound and
Tar win cure.
Pixies Toothaeue Drops cure in one
u mute
Colden's liquid beef tonic As tonic
in all cases of debility and weakness can
not be surpassed.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-03-24
Auction Sale
Furniture. Carpets. Etc.

will sell at public auction on Saturday 2Ah
inst, at O'Clock p in the store room recently
occupied by Mitchell IL Parsons, large lot OF
Furniture, Carpets Etc, slightly worn, bat good,
among which is very fine Parlor Sett, nearly new.
The goods may be examined on Friday before the
sale. -.v.,x-4 ,,sttoroar
Rock Island March 90 1889,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-03-24
For Collector.

Yielding the solicitations of my friends, /
hereby announce myself candidate for the Dem
ocratic nomination fr city Collector aud respect
fully ask the support of my friends and all Others
who believe that ! have the necessary qnaliaca-
tions for the Office. LOUIS OHLWEhEk.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-03-24

Nicolini was in Pittsburg when he
first saw the new 5-cent piece. Eyeing
it carefully. he remarked: An Zis is
re new Nickel-ini L am YER much
obliged Eat &c Pittsburg people zey
should make re commemorative coin fOI
me. But Eat picture of my wife on Ze
odder side, it is yer, YER hor-ri-bel."
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-03-24
rHR RIGHT THING.

PROVIDENCE, r.. L., March a4-The
straight democrats have resolved to put a
state ticket in the field.