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

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LOCAL MATTERS IN BRIEF.
Important Items Gathered From all
Quarters.
John Hayes VS.. Gus Blass is the style OF
suit instituted before Squire Hughey
yesterday. The suit is for the recovery OF
IS cents, alleged to be due the complainant
by the defendant for seventeen shines.
Hayes claims that he visited Blass place
Of business ON Beale street several times
to collect the amount but Blass refused to
pay it, and becoming tired Of being trihed
with, he rcsorted to the court for the col
lection Of the amount. The case will be
tried tomorrow. Blass claims that the suit
isthe work OF his enemies, Of whom he
has legion.
WILKINSON BOUND OYER.
john +. Wilkerson, the insurance agent,
charged with the larceny ef a desk which
he rightiully owned, was bound over to
the grand jury yesterday by Squire But.
tenberg. Charles w. McAllister, the pros
ecutor, was on hand, and on his evidence
the squire rendered his decision. The
verdict is very surprising TO the majority
OF the people. Wilkersons bond was fixed
at $500, and was given with Mr.. w. X.
Poston rs surety.
LIvERyMAs ARRESTED.
Squire Hughey issued q warrant yester-
day Tor the arrest OF Nat. Edwards, the
liyeryman, on complaint OF Charles Woods,
colored, who alleges that Edwards assault
ed him with n stick. Edwards was ar
rested and gave bond for his appearance at
trial Monday morning. Woods further
claims that Edwards owes him $500 for
services rs hostler and has instituted
civil suit in the same court for the recovery
OF that amount.
Rooxus ON McALL STREET.
Some little excitement was created on
Mccall street, near Main, nj Q O'Clock last
night, by fisticuf between Martin Hook
er, clearinghouse keeper, and Joseph
Stephens. Officer Higgins placed both
men under arrest and carried them 10 the
station house, followed by curious crowd
OF about $50 people. The row grew out OF
dispute about board bill.
THE LIsDES STREET SCHOOL.
Work on the new public school-housc on
ing The present dilnpidated frame
structure viii be removed TO the rear OF
the lot, which il n very large one, and
used until the completion Of the new and
modern brick building, about February
next. The removal OF this house is the
only obstacle In the way OF immediate
building operations.
5. r. c. A.
The following reports made by the in.
spccior OF the Humane society, showing
the work for the month Of June, 1888;
Sore. disabled mules aud horses relieved,
So; horses and cows shot, 4; dogsrelieved,
|; children protected, 8; total cases, 90.
Persons arrested, %: found guilty and
fined, -; persons discharged, .; fines ne
mitted, l.
SUMNER FIGHT.
George Reardon and Charles McLaugh-
lin were arrested last night for fighting on
IAudcrdale street. RearJlon was consider
ably under the influence Of whisky, and
the additional charge Of drunk was placed
against him. A dispute regarding politics
caused the battle.
LOCAL PARAGRAPHS.
The formal opening and house warming
~ the new clubhouse OF the Bald Knob
Gun and Rod club on July promises TO
be grand affair.
Cotton blooms continue 10 roll in. The
latest received by TnE ArrE.L was from
the plantation OF Robert Rutland, near
Buniyn's station, In this county.
A now and beautiful service will be rem
dered by the choir Mt o'clock prayers
at Grace church this evening Miss Susie
Greenwood will sing the oiicrtory.
Teachers who attend the West Missis-
sippi Teachers association nj Grenada can
take advantage Of the round trip tickets for
one fare on the 81 and ith, and good TO re-.
turn on the 5th Of July.
Capt. p. NJ. r. Thompson, Of the Capital
City Guards. Little Rock, Is In the city,
and has completed arrangements 10 enter
his company in the grand competitive drill
with the Bluff City Guards at Estiyal park
Wednesday next, July4
The Rev. Davis Scssums, formerly rector
Of Calvary parish. this city, lecturcd be,
fore the Noman's club, New Orleans
Thursday night Tho Pinupfne avs "iho
subject, George Eliot was treated with
the skill OF the cultured critic and book
lover"
Patrolman Russell, who was arrested last
Friday on warrant sworn out by Mrs
Green, charging him with houso-breaking
was tried by Squire Gutenberg yesterday
and discharged. Tho testimony showed
that the officer entered the house in the
lawful discharge Of his duty.
Charles World. q South Memphis gro
Ger, was arrested yesterday on warrant
sworn out by John Hcnci,, colorcd, charg-
ing him with breach OF trust In refusing
70 return a pistol which had been left In
his care by llencil for safe-keeping. The
case win DO heard Monday by Squire
Fleming.
A dress, supposed 10 have been worn by
the unknown liaby found drowned In the
cistcrn at the corner OF Ninth aud Carolina
streets Friday, was ilshed out Of the water
yesterday by one of the persons who sat
on tho inquest. Tho finder thinks he has
seen the drc~ before. The matter will DO
investigated.
Mr. Thomas Garveys announcement Of
his candidacy for constable IN tho Fifth
civil district appears In another column.
Mr.. 0aryey has served faithfully In that
capacity for fifteen years, has q personal
aud political record known 10 every well
informed man In the county, and needs
no elaboration In this connection.
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