The state journal. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1883-1885, 1884-09-20
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Personals and Other Notes from
Our Regular Correspondent.

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Blaine men are increasing as time
progresses.
Much needed here-a temperance
society.
Dame rumor says a wedding will
take place here ere the dawn of many
mornings.
Mrs. J. K. Kennedy is visiting the
city of Brotherly Love.
Mrs. VIM. Crabb is doing Atlantic
City.
Mr.. Simon Snyder will leave here
| on Saturday for Pottsville. He ex-
poets to return the early part of next
week with his family. who have been
at that place for several months.
Miss Kate Shaw, who has been
spending a brief time here as the
guest of Mrs. Harris Brown, will
return to her home at Harrisburg on
Saturday. She will be accompanied
by Miss Josie Prince.
Mrs. Mollie Logan, formerly of
this place, but now of the Quaker
City, who has been spending some
weeks pleasantly among relatives and
| friends, will return home to-day.
Rev. c. w. W. Frazier, native
of the Dark Continent" gave a
very interesting lecture On the
"Modes and Customs of Africa at
the Presbyterian Church of the
Covenant on Monday evening last,
which was listened to with undivided
attention, frequently elciting much
applause. The reverned gentleman,
we understand, is endeavoring to
secure funds to enable him to obtain
an education that he may return as a
missionary among the race. AT the
A. M. K. Bethel he also discoursed
on the above named subject to a
large assemblage, and took occasion
to compliment the Wilkesbarrians
for their hospitality, after which he
connected himself with the above
church. Rev. F. leaves here to-day
fer Waverly, Pa. Call again.
An apple dumpling festival was
held at the residence of Mr.. Elias
Wills, on Ross ST., en- Tuesday even
ing. There were quite a number
present who did themselves ample
justice 10 the festivity, including the
JOURNAL reporter A prize was
awarded to the purchaser Of the larg-
est number of dumplings, which was
a gold plated finger ring. Mr. Peter
Hasbrouck was the recipient. Pro-
oeeds for the beueft of the Covenant
church.
Rev. Horace G. Miller, pastor,
Presbyterian church of the Covenant,
preached two able sermons from his
pulpit on Sabbath last, which was
listened to with the utmost attention.
Despite the prejudice existing against
the church it is progressing, and ha,
every reason to feel proud over its
worthy leader, who having graduated
from the Theological department Of
Lincoln university in April last, is
young man of rare intellectual abili
ties. a good reasoner, and logical
speaker. His sermons are always
interesting and filled with christian
admonition.
More "Sheet Music to Mr.. and
Mrs. Andrew Brewer, a fine boy
baby.
The STATE JoURNL has a larger
circulation in this city than all the
other colored newspapers combined,
Brother lawns protestations to the
contrary Notwithstanding.
Mr.. and Mrs. John LOOMS, of
Williamsport, are the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Harris Brown. They will
return home to-day.
Laura, daughter OF VIM. Var
brough, who has been attending
school at Storer college, w. Va, re-
turned to said institution on Monday
last, after spending her summer va
cation among relatives here.
In our last communication we
regret to say we neglected to note
the death of Pearl, two year old
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Israel
Holmes, who departed this life on
the 5th inst, after brief illness of
congestion of the lungs.
John Lyle, of ss113 Jackson street,
is stricken down with an affection of
the throat.
Benjamin Jefferson, of Newcastle,
Pa, is spending few days visiting
relatives in this place.
Mrs. Catharine Norman has been
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