The state journal., 1884-07-26
GOAL TOWN;
Death Again in our Midst4Church
Picnics-Support of our Organ
and It's Works.

removed from our midst, Alice,
daughter of Jeremiah and Elizabeth
Logan, who fell victim to a disease
/ of the heart on Thursday, at 8 A. NJ,
aged l6 years. The funeral services
were held at the residenc of her
parents, Sc Ross street, on Saturday,
at +. NJ Rev. Horace G. Miller,
(pastor church of the covenent)
officiated in a very impressive man.
ner. The theme of his discourse, as
recorded IN Eclesiastes, 18th chapter
and 1st verse, Remember now thy
Creator in the days of thy youth,
while the evil days come not nor the
years draw nigh when thou shalt say
have no pleasure in them," after
which ner remains were consigned
to their final resting place, in the
public cemetery. Deceased was a
regular attendant in the Sabbath
school of the above church, and had
endeared herself thereto. Her sub
misslveness during lingering illness
and her well-founded hope in death
furnish priceless and blessed comfort,
She is survived by father, mother,
three brothers and sister, to whom
we extend our sympathy in this their
hour OF sore bereavement
The Ladies Aid Asso citation church
of the covenant have changed the
holding of their weekly meetings TO
Wednesday evenings, instead of
Tuesday evenings as heretofore.
The Bethel church held their
annual picnic on Friday last, at Lu-
zerne Grove, 8 miles west of this city
along the L. V. II. r. The day was
pleasant, and with a gOodly number
present it was success, both socially
as we'll as financially. In tho even
ing n Lawn tete was held in the
yards of Messrs H. Miller, II. Rich
ardson and S. Norman. The grounds
were beautifully decorated The
tables which groaned beneath their
burden, were in O measure relieved
by the number in attendance. Pro
ceeds for the benefit of the above
church.
Mrs. Mollie Logan, formerly OF
this place, and now OF the Quaker
City, has come to sojourn here dur
ing the heated term. after an absence
of several years, and is welcomed by
her hosts of friends.
Our genial young friend, Mr.
Alonzo Church is canvassing for the
book entitled "The Lives and Pub
lie Services of James G. Blaine and
John A. Logan" and we are gratifed
to note is having ample success in the
sale thereof
As THE STATE Journal has large
and increasing circulating, and is
conceded by our most influential
citizens as the best colorcd news.
paper that comes to this city. 1t is
fully deserving Of the public patron
age, our people should feel truly
grateful that such an important sheet
has ''sprung up to speak the truth,
protect our rights. land which it
makes a special objecD to state the
doings Of colored people through
out the country. To our
friends III this city who have
not yet secured the JOURNAL, we
would say if you have the welfare of
the race at heart, manifest your ap-
probation by giving us your name
accompanied with cash) for the or.
gan whose devotion is to the interest
and up-building of our people, and
thereby aid in sustaining the very
laudable enterprise.
"Polly Ticks" waxeth warm.
Diptheria is prevalent.
A basket picnic was held at Cul-
vers Grove, on Tuesday of last week
Quite number of our young people
were present and pleasant day was
spent.
The Samuel Slater Literary Society,
assembled in the Bethel church last
night. The attendance however
small, was not by any means devoid
of interest. The programme con
sisted of music both vocal and instru-
mental, essays, selections, solos,
speeches, recital of verses and debates
An interesting programme will be
carried out at its next meeting, on
Tuesday evening next, at which time
the subject of discussion will be
RESOLVED, that the negro shall mi
CRATE west.
The band boys are exultant, they
have received their new instruments
and are beginning to tune up, we are
pleased to state this movement among
our young men. Now let there be
thorough temperance organization
established here, there is surely need