The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-18
LOCAL PARAGRAPHS.

-Coasting on the lcvec and scighing on
the streets is popular but waning pastime
The Somcryille accommodation train
arrived and departed on schedule time
yesterday.
another entertainment tonight at the Pea
body hotel. II will be led by Mr. Ike
Watts.
Make occupants, or those responsible,
clean off the sidewalks in front Of their
premises. The condition at present is dan
gerous.
Why do not the city authorities en-
force the sidewalk ordinance 10 the extent
Of having the snow and slect cleaned of
Give pedestrians chance.
by the aid Of snow plows and four
mules, the street ears were enabled 90
make irregular trips yesterday. They will
he making regular trips by spring.
Instead OF leah the Fonaken" on
Thursday night as advertised, Miss Mather
will appear In Romeo and Juliet" which
will also be the attraction tonight.
--"If this cold weather continues much
longer, knock downs and robberies will
soon become frequent" remarked Chief
81 Police Davis yesterday. forcwarned is
fOcarmed.
Squire TIughcy Yesterday tried Sophie
Reed aud Ida Fight for assault and bat.
terry on each other Sophie was dis
charged and Ida convicted. She took an
appeal TO the criminal court.
Winnie IIaincs, n thirteen year old
colored servant for Ain. Erickson, living
on Front near Market street, was arrested
L. A.
from her employer. The girl denies taking
the money.
The employees Of Hunter Bros. have
made up purse Of 81 and sent Il 10
Chief Of Police Davis for distribution
among the poor and destitute who apply
to him for assistance. Anexample worthy
--6f imitation.
There II NJ the siation.house a bright,
white orphan hoy, fifteen years Of age,
hailing from Denver, Ind, who IL DESTROYS
at obtaining home. From appearances
any party Who stands In heed Of such a
charge can obtain n fine article In this
youth.
The prcsbytery Of Memphis has been
called 10 meet In l.audcr,lalc street church
Tuesday, January -. NJ 10 o'clock am,
for the purpose II dirsolving the pastoral
relation between the Rev. ). G. Caldwell
and the laudcrtlalc street church, II the
way be clear.
"A meeting Of the Cotton exchange
will be held next Saturday afternoon nj
3 o'clock, 10 consider n request made by
the mystic Marli Gns society-"Sphinx'
for the use Of the Exchange rooms for
ball purposes on the night OF February ~,
Mardi Gras eve.
The selling rules Of exchange were
changed yesterday 30 as 20 read. New
York | per cent. premium on sums below
$1,000, and 81 30 per 900 premium on
sums Of q. 600 or morc. On Cincinnati,
~. Louis and Louisville, 81 10 pcr 81 900
premium on all sums.
Those who do not necessarily have 20
be out Of doors during yhis weather should
remain inside. The atmosphere arising
from melting snow IN always ladoned with
hcknessuch NJ pneumonia and diphthcria.
Children should bc kept In the house, or
at least not be permitted 10 bc out ON the
street any longer than In absolutely ncces.
Hary.
Officer Wilson yesterday arrested the
engineers Of engines Nos. 1870 and o., OF
the Kansas City railroad, for obstructing
/, the streets on Raybun avenue and Broad.
way. The cars had completely blocked
the streets and several gentlemen In We.
hiclcs were retarded from passing. These
gentlemen will appear ~ witnesses In the
police court this morning against the engi.
neen.
The following officers were elected on
Monday night In Memphis Chapter. Royal