The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-07
LOCAL PARAGRAPHS.

AT the theater matinee today Mr..
Wardc will appear in "Gaston Cadol,"
and at night IN damon and Pythias."
The 300 men employed at the Milburn
gin-works, under Mr.. J. ii. Milburn,
voted solidly for the Peoples ticket at
Thursdays election.
Yesterday was beautiful day and
real sultry for January. The streets were
thronged with people, all happy and
smiling over the result OF the election.
The police were instructed last
night TO be on the look out for Archie
Blount, colored, OF No. l26 Adams street,
who beat his wife severely Thursday night
AT the stock call board meeting yes
terday Taxing District 4s-6s advanced
from 974 bid TO 30 bid and 100 asked.
Taxing District Us advanced from 100 to
l0ll bid.
Frank Craig, colored, charged with
illegal voting in the Second ward, at
THURSDAYS election, was held 10 answer
TO the criminal court by Squire Powell, of
the police court, yesterday morning.
Fifty shares OF Mississippi 4 Tennessee
railway stock were sold on call board yes
terday at zoe; twenty shares OF Pioneer
Cotton Mill stock were sold at Poe, and
5000 OF Flippin compromise bonds,
stamped, at 09c.
"A tough negro known TO the police rs
big Jack" living at No. l07 Dcsoto
street, quarreled with his wife yesterday
afternoon, and fight ensucd, during
which knives were used freely. Both were
badly, but not fatally cut.
MIR. J. II. Jcidkemann, a prominent
A Il ~ aa.slsN
presented with beautiful silver pitcher at
Castle hall during meeting OF Chlcka-
saw lodge, No. ~. Mr.. Deidkemann ac-
cepted the gift in an appropriate speech.
Officer Gillespie arrested Ed Harris,
colored, last night, for stealing q suit OF
clothes, an overcoat and other articles
from John kerrcns, his employer mt No.
IA Main street. The clothing was not re-
covered, but watch charm and chain OF
Mr. kerrcns' little daughter was found on
the thief.
Col. y. i. Chcaircs, Of Maury county,
in his attempt 10 get of Main street car
| in front OF the Peabody hotel Monday, lost
his balance and fell 10 the sidewalk, irac-
turing the crown hip bone OF his left leg,
Col. Cheaires Is seventy yoas old, and his
injuries will coniine him 10 his room fol
some time.
John and Joe McNab, brothers, Twins
on Kerr avenue had desperate fight ovcI
the election Thursday night. thesrcsulI
being that Joseph was horribly bcatcr
about the face and head. Several warrants
have been sworn out and the whole iamil,
are liable To bc brought into court bcior
the affair is finally settled.
At the annual election for officers o
the Memphis jockey club, held January
q. the following gentlemen were elected
George Arnold, president; John Ovcrion
IT,, first vice-prcsidcnt; Napoleon Hill
second vice president; :. X. Montgomery
third vice president; Edward Goldsmith
treasurer; q. W. Doherty, secretary.
The Leisure Hour Book club held I
meeting nj the residence Of Mrs. W. ID
Bethel, on Linden street, for the purpos'
Of electing officers for the ensuing year
Mrs. Jas. Robinson was chosen 10 be pres
idcnt, Mrs. :. Z. Walker secretary. Mr
j. VI. Heating, Mn. Horton and Mis-
Maggie Rogers, as purchasing committee
were reappoinicd. The club is In a flour
ishing condition and all lis members an
alive 10 its every interest.