The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-02-21
HOLLY SPRINGS LETTER.
ABOUT THB RIVAL ROADS FROM
MEMPHIS TO BIRMINGHAM.
The Concerts OF Camilla UrsO-Nr,
Logan Walker for Railroad
Commissioner.
IooRREsroNpENcE oF rHE ArrrAL.I

gay ulRub was one OIL the greatest M u
steal treats our people ever enjoyed,
and full house warmly sttested their
appreciation Of the performance. The
recitluoas by Miss Savage proved her
TO be an clio 3utionist of very gre al
merit, while the songs by Miss Alice
May Esty and Mr.. ). Tebbutt were
OF high order, and we're beautifully
rendered. Miss Esty possesses voice
as clear as a silver bell, over which
she has the most perfect control. Mr..
Auguste Sauret, the accomplished
pianist, favored MS with aeveral fiue
sele ctions, and as for Nine. Urso, she
completely captivsted her audience.
She was not, nor did we expect TO find
her, the equal of Ole Bull, but she GER
tainly played exquisitely, and sur
passed, with that except on, any one
we ever heard.
We have lent very attentive ta- to
all the remarks and comments made
in this section with regard to the
Simonton amendment to the charter
of the Kansas City, Memphis and
Birmingham Railroad Company. II
we had more railroads competition
would bring about an adjustment of
rates, without putting the State t.
the expense of employing lawyers aud
commissioners TO prevent powerful
railroad monopolies from Expressing
the people, ard our people cannot
understand why our Legislature
should consent to be party to such
an outrageous proposition as the
Simonton amendment. The longer
our people ruminate uron that
amendment the bigger it gets, and it
reminds us of the old rhyme we
learned in childhood.
"simple Simon went fishing for to catch
whale,
All the water he had got was in his mothers
pail"
And, so far as Mr.. Simonton is con-
cerned, will prove a waterhaul in this
instance, too, as the people will de-
cline to be harpooned by that little
amendment. 1t may cause the con-
pany some annoyance a4u Delay, but
if the presenC Legislature refuses 10
drop that obnoxious amendment the
Kansas City, Memphis and Birming-
ham company can apply to the next
Legislature for new charter. Ifany
of the Legislators from this section
voted Tor the amendment" we hardly
think they will sniff the legislative
atmosphere again soon.
Our city authorities have Issued al
ordinance requiring all owners of
property on the public square to put
their avements in thorough repair.
II any one fails to comply the street
commissioner is authorized to have
the work done and force the owners
to pay for it.
Capt. Emmett Withers, an expe.
Iienced railroad contractor, has taken |
a contract 10 grade twelve miles on
the Memphis, Brunswick and Attain
tic between this place and Tupeo.
Capt NJ. d. McNeely leaves Sunday
with his family for Bolivar, where
they will remain few days with Mrs.
McNeely's parents before starting to
their home in the clone star" State.
For several years Capt. McNeely has
been. night agent on the Illinois Cen
trail railroad at this place, and by his
genial and courteous manner and his
strict attention to business, has Sc
cured the esteem and good will of all
with whom he has had any dealings.
We wish them much happiness and
pGcspssiiy in their new home.
In Oxford, on the morning of the
18th instant, at the residence OF the
BRIDES parents, Judge b. I. Kim.
Drough. Chancellor of the Second
chancellor Court District of Missis-
Iippi, and Miss Kate Carothers were
united in marriage by the Rev.J. II.
Edwards. We congratulate our dis
inguished friend upon his good fort
Inc in winning so charming a bride,
md unite with his many friends here
n wishing the newly married pair a
lie of unailOyed happiness.
Our Sheriff, Dan Miller, has re.
urned from Winons.
Miss En- @. Polk is at home, after a
pleasant visit Of two weeks to friends
d Memphis.
The Rev. Mr.. and Mrs. Hargrave
re spending few days in Oxford, the
uests Of Bishop and Mrs. Thompson. {
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Walker of Luns, !
lex,, spent a few days in our city
Nth Mr.. and Mrs. John,C. Walker on :
heir way to New York. :
Miss Henrietta Blumenthal is visit
1g Miss Bella Loeb in Memphis. S
Miss Annie MCKEE is at home
gain. 7
Mr.. David Levy of Memphis has
cen visiting his brother l. @. L.vy. d
Mr.. J. III. Robinson, after brief 4
isit to his. eister here, has returned to /
is post at Washington.
Mics Lucas of Memphis is the guest =
Mrs. F. A. Lucas. i
Mr.. Arthur Bob has left our city to Z
'ek home elsewhere. \ \
Col. Frantz Of the Brandon Reput 8
can has abdiOated the editorial chair =
hich he has so ably and gracefully h
led for many years, and his son, Mr.. a
+, Frantz, assumes control OF the
aper. n
Mr.. S. F. Hampton has left the edi- \
rial chair of the Oxford Falcon aud n
ken charge OF a large school at Plumb v
pint, Miss. The inner Bsnctum of So
e Falcon office is now occupied by az ~
r. Jas. l.. Gillespie. ot
H. onumacker OF our town was in 81
Eford Saturday. ~ ~
Mr.. and Mrs. J. II. Watson we're in
emphis this week.
Prof. Carl M. Dorster of Memphis
here for a few days. 90
Mrs. Bowie of Chicago was the guest g.
Mrs. d. M. Smith during the past h,
eek. ny
AIRS. DR.. Jones OF Memphis, who has " "
on visiting her sister, Mrs. .Eohn ~
iIlon, returned to Memphis accom- ~
MED by her niece, Miss Mary Bur in in
D. -
Capt. G. M Buchanan was in Mem. boo
is this week. ne
q. o. Rand was in Memphis Mon NJ,
Y. ~.
Mrs. Jack johnson spent several ~, ~
vs this week with friends at Oxford, vi
Mrs. 4. III. Walker and Misses Susie WI
Edna Dean spent several days in Hi
mphis. ,sai
udge FestAerstOn is holding court Osl
Ripley. sto
ar. Buck Withers returned from do,
Louis q few days since. roll
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