The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-08
LOCAL MATTERS IN BRIEF.
Odds and Ends Gathered From AL
Quarters.

Quarters.
ii. A. Thoms keeps a small and quiet
notion store at No. 81 Second street, Chel-
sea. Customers were few and far between
Saturday night last, when big mulatto
negro entered the store (he was and is
unknown TO Thoms), and said that he
wanted to buy straw hat for his brother,
who was at home sick in bed. The negro
stated that he had no money nor did he
know whether the hat would fit his
brother or not, but that he would leave
the large bundle he held under his arm as
security until he could step home, which
was few yards up the street, and let his
brother try the hat on and give him the
money, 80 cents, to pay for il. The little
notions man assented and the negro went
on off with the hat. He has not returned
yet. On examination of the bulky parcel
the trusting hat seller found that it con-
tanned nothing but kindling wood. He
wishes to have the negro arrested but
would not know him il he saw him.
ASCENSION DAY.
The Knights Templar Of this city will
celebrate Ascension day at the Cumberland
Presbyterian church next Thursday even
ing at o'clock. The Rev. ii. A. Jones
will deliver the Grafton OH the occasion
Prof Winkler, assisted by some OF the best
amateur talent in the city, has charge OF
the musical part OF the program, and us
the public is invited rich treat is In
store for those who may attend. Alter
the services the ladies Of the church will
set a banquet down stairs for all those who
may wish to partake Barring the regular
Sunday service, this is the last service that
will be held in the church previous to re-
| building, as the mechanics begin next
| Monday TO erect new church on the
present site. The congregation is to be
congratulated on its prosperity.
THE SMALL FIRES.
There were three alarms OF fire yester-
| day, but none OF them amounted TO any
serious damage. The first was at s O'Clock
n. M, q defective fue in the two-story
frame on Beale street near Myrtle,
called the DeSoto street fire company out,
but the fire was extinguished in few
minutes, and the damage was tritiing. The
house belonged TO II. l.. Guion.
The second alarm was at IL O'Clock a. m,
and was caused by an incipient blaze in
the residence OF Mr.. Thos. Day, which
| WIS lure,.
The third alarm was turned in at LAC
o'clock p. m, and was caused by fire on
the roof of the chimney OF L. Nelson, No.
2S3 Beale street. Only few shingles were
burned, anAthe damage is Insignificant
MARTIN ESsLsY sURRESDERs.
Martin Ensley, the young man, who
with Fred White, his companion, got on Q
drunk and raised such row at the resi-
dcnce Of III. Bowen, out on Vance street
where the old Humboldt park used to be,
after a few weeks absence turned up vol
UNFAIRLY in the police court yesterday
morning and asked TO submit the penalty
OF his oilense 10 the mercy OF the court.
Mr.. Bowen nor any OF his family were in
court TO prosecute and the case was con
tinued until today when there will mosI
probably be hearing Whatever may bC
the judgment in the police court, Ensley
will have 10 appear before the criminal
court 10 answer an Indictment there on
grave charge.
WHY DO THEY CHARGE IT2
President MADDEN has addressed com.
munication 10 the officers OF the two
dummy line companies, asking for inior
nation on an interesting point. II hm
| Decn frequently Ttihmhtu Allat Ailc Nohi
panies had converted their contracts int
an elastic instrument, theself-madc chang
allowing them TO charge ten cents rate o
fare after O'Clock pm. Tho president
says they may be ready with satisiactor!
explanation, but he wants 10 know II, an!
how. II will probably raise the grca
question again in the council.
LOCAL PARAGRAPHS.
The sale OF seats for "Fnnchon" com
menccs this morning ut Wi snann's.
The Young Mems Christian association
extends a cordial invitation 10 the men o
Memphis TO attend n gospel meeting II
their rooms, 207 Main street, tonight at
o'clock. A short, pleasant service.
Participants in the "Childrcn's Concert
must meet promptly at o'clock Wedncs
day evening, at Y. NJ. II. A. hall. "Japs'
and sailors" are especially requested q
bring their costumes. Full dress rehcar
sal.