The state journal., 1884-06-14
GATHERED ABOUT TOWN.
Interesting Items Cleaned by
Journal Reporters.

Journal Reporters.
The different departments on the
hill are undergoing complete reno
vation.
The Senate chamber will be hand
somely frescoed.
The Supreme court has been in
session here during the week and
were dined at the Lochiel hotel.
All Republicans Of the 8th ward
ale requested to assemble at Frank
lin hall, South street, Wednesday
night for the purpose Of organizing
campaign club.
John Oliver, Esq, Of the Richmond
VA, Herald spent few days in the
burg en- route for Pittsburg
There is to be another Odd Eel
lows Lodge started in this city. The
movement has been inaugurated by
several prominent members OF
Brotherly Love who feel that there
are not sufficient honors in the cid
lodge to 60 around.
The JOURNAL would highly aprre
cate a disposition to pay on the part
of any Of our subscribers who owe
for the paper. There il time when
the best Of us need little solid en-
couragement.
1t is in the strict line Of your duty
to subscribe for the JOURNAL. This
is the only paper that devotes time
and space to the interest Of the color
ed people, and it deserves your pat
ronage.
Blaine, of Maine, all the same.
General Brooks, Of Wiliamsport,
Pa, spent several days in the city.
Brass bands will be next in order.
Harry Robinson took his departure
on Monday Tor Renoya, Pa, where
he will spend the summer.
The STATE JOURNAL is an enter
prise which should be encouraged.
Miss Annie Hall celebrated her
10Th anniversary at her residence on
Cowden street Friday evening, June 6.
On Friday evening, June 6, Bishop
Moore preached sn eloquent and in
structiye sermon at Wesley church,
which, as usual, delighted his hearers.
Mr.. John Anderson, of Philadel-
phia, was in the city on Monday.
Miss Lulu Wilson, after visiting
friends and relatives in Pittsburg,
returned home on Monday.
Carl Williams left for Marquette,
Michigan, on Sunday.
Mrs. Jennie Palmer, of Williams
port, Pa, is spending few days in
the city and is the guest Of Mrs. Jane
Chester.
George Galbraith has made some
repairs on his pool room which gives
it neat looking appearance.
Connolly has fitted up tonsorial
parlor on Third street which takes
the cake and walks away with the
bakery.
The social party which was 10 be
held on Thursday, June IL, has been
postponed on account Of inclement
weather.
Rev. Il. ii. Slater, pastor Of Mid
dletown Zion church, will hold his
quarterly meeting June Is. Preach
ing at 8 ZIP. m. by Rev. Daniels and
at 7,9O by Rev. Phoenix. All are
invited.
Prof. Daniel Brotton and Edward
Cunningham left for Cold Springs on
Thursday, where they will spend the
warm summer months
Messrs. McMahon and Harrison, of
Missouri, recent graduates Of Lincoln
University, class 'S4, spent few
days in the city and were the guests
Of Rev. Lawrence Miller.
The Mite Society, Of Elder street
Presbyterian church, met at the resi-
dence Of Mrs. G. M. Robinson, on
Cowden street, on Friday evening.
The programme presented consisted
Of reading, speskirg, essays, declama-
tions and singing, which was highly
appreciated by those present.
The Middletown Cornet Band, ac-
companied BY several ladies and gen
tlemen. visited our city on Thursday
evening. After playing several hne
pieces the band departed for home.