The state journal., 1884-05-03
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day school to morrow.
Mrs. Elizabeth Moseley, left for
Philadelphia on Tuesday.
Mr.. Isaac Mumma, Of Highspire is
a candidate for county commissioner.
Rev. John Price PISSED through the
burg en- route to Philadelphia.
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Rev. J. W.: Dangerfeld, spends
much Of his time in the city.
Rev. Lawrence Miller arrived Wed
nesday and preached to bis congrega-
ton at the Elder street church in the
evening. He will also preach to-mor-
row.
j. III. Howard & 90. have removed
their place Of business from No. 3
Market Square to the corner Of
Fourth and South streets.
Miss Hattie Smith, Of Williams
pert, Pa, and Miss II. Obrion, Of
Jersey Shore, Pa, will shortly visit
Harrisburg, and will be the guests Of
Mrs. Charlie johnson.
William Johnson and Joseph 6.
Popel proved to be very effective
bsttery in a game Of ball on Monday
April 2l.
The audience at Wesley Literary
Association, on Wednesday evening,
April 80, was an approaching one.
Miss Sadie Collins left on Thurs
day for Atlantic City, where she will
reside during the Summer.
Mr.. James Auter, will hold forth
as messenger in the Treasury depart
ment during Treasurer Livsey con
troll.
Seargent Theo. Frye, has retired to
the city, after filing an engagement
with the Virginia Ministries.
The Zion Workers will hold their
closing exercises at the Court House,
the latter part Of this month.
Mr.. William Mashall, who has been
teaching in Delaware, returned home
yesterday, bis school term having
closed. His many friends will ex-
tend him hearty welcome.
Cards are out for the wedding OF
Miss Mary Adley and Mr.. johnson,
Of Steelton.
Prot. Layton's grammer class are
being examined for the high school,
the scholars are all very young but
are doing exceedingly well.
Rev. Daniels will attend the gen
eral conference at New York, which
convenes on the 5th., inst
Contractor Slentz is pushing the
work on the new market houses, no
Injunction having yet been served
A public meeting Of the colored
citizens Of this city, will shortly be
held for the purpose Of organizing a
a permanent organization Of politi-
cal character.
The Boston murder trial attracted
large number Of colored people to
the court house.
Mr.. Charles Bergner ably con
Quoted the defense Of Boston.
The Mite Society gave their month
" supper at the residence Of Mrs
Jane Chester, on last evening.
Mrs. Rebecca Burton and Mrs.
Martha Saunders, will spend the
warm summer months in Atlantic
City n. ].
Mr.. S. M. Bennett, paid Philadel-
phia flying visit.
Miss Katie Robinson, acquitted her
self creditably at the musical and
literary entertainment, given at the
Opera House, Friday evening.
MIR. N. L. Butler, has made. some
repairs in his tonsorial emporium
which greatly adds to its beauty.
We are glad to see our old friend,
Mr.. William Stewart Sr, who has
been i'll for several weeks, able to be
about.
Mrs. Harriet Thomas and daughter,
old residents Of Harrisburg will favor
us with a visit in the near future.
William Johnson, has opened a
cigar store on South street, where ne
will be pleased to have his friends
call and see him.
Henry Boston has been sentenced
to nine years in the penitentiary, for
The murder Of Joseph Hendrickson.
a motley crowd Of colored people
have surrounded the court house the
whole week.