Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-23
LEDGER LINEE.

walls at three city hotels yesterday.
Pebble spectacles and fine window
shades, at L. Wright's, 365 Main.
l000dozen choice ripe Havana pine.
apples cheap at D. Canale & Cos.
Grand ball at Cochran Hall to-
night, Tickets 80 cents; ladies free.
License to marry to-day was issued
to u. w. Nells and Miss Laura Be-
zier.
Judge Pierce occupied the Criminal
Court bench to-day in the absence OF
Judge Greer.
The Leila Scott Lodge. A. f. and
A. M. will work in the Masters de.
gree tonight.
Choice staple and fancy groceries at
D. G. Shelby Il Co. Free delivery to
any part of city.
Professor Saxby will continue his
classes at the hall this week and next
by request of many.
No quorum in the Legislative Coun-
Gil yesterday caused a postponement
of business proceedings.
General James r. Chalmers came
up the railway yesterday and went
South again last evening.
Judges Baxter and Hammond will
occupy the bench of the U. S. Court
together, here on Monday next.
Choice country butter and fresh
eggs received daily by D. G.. Shelby &
Co, corner fernando and Vance.
A walking match commenced at the
Exposition building last night, and
the four tramps will quit to>night.
Home grown snap beans, spring
chickens. spring lamb, fresh veal, etc.,
ETC., at Seessel's market, 33l Main
street.
Mr.. John d. Milburn was balloted
for to-day at the Cotton Exchange,
having applied for membership in that
institution.
Despite the influence of the cold on
growing cotton, the value OF the staple
refuses to advance, and in all the mar.
kets it is very quiet.
Received daily on consignment large
shipments Of strawberries at D, e..
Shelby d Co., corner fernando and
Vance. Rock bottom prices.
The value Of meats fell off in Chi
cago this forenoon 15c per Dbl on
pork and l5c per cwt on rib sides,
while lard dropped BIC per cwt.
The case Of Meath for shooting at
Mr.. Kane and hitting sligo post, was
continued in the Criminal Court yes
terday, owing to witness not being
present.
Tomorrow will be an important
day for the people Of Helena, as they
will vote on the question of whether
or not the charter Of that Furnishing
city shall be repealed.
The Gear was crowned yesterday
and has survived the operation, and
all the other belligerents are reported
in good kicking order. and wear a
hearty if not happy appearance.
| The property on the northwest cor,
ner of Second and Madison streets,
lopposite the Postofice, Is to be sold at
public outcry tomorrow by order Of
the Chancery Court of Giles county in
this State.
Mackinaw trout, red snappers, as.
paragus, spring chickens, fresh meats
etc., at Victor ID. Fuchs market, 80
and Al Jefferson. Free delivery Of
fresh fish out Of the ice box early
before breakfast every day. Leave
orders.
Once upon a time, it ia said The
king of France marched up hill with
10000 men, and then he turned and
marched straight down again" His
tory repeats itself sometimes, Is an.
other saying We often see in the news.
papers,
The Circuit Court met this fore
noon, but the regular calendar will
NOT be called until Friday. The CLERK
of the court has filed report 81
moneys in his hands subject to orders
and uncalled for, aud parties interest
ed can inspect the statement.
Two bridal parties went North from
this city by the Anchor Line steamer
Belle Memphis yesterday, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles A. Simon, the latter for
merlg Miss Eta J.. Bdrdick, and Mr..
and Mrs. Fred MORT, the latter Miss
Laura Heidel previous to her mar
riage.
Among Memphians visiting at Nash.
vile at present are Miss Rosa Lee
Judge and Mrs. j. NJ. Greer, Sheriff
". ID. Cannon, John Dunn, James
DegDan, VIM. Hancock, r. s. Capers
Samuel Coward, Miss Gertrude White,