The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-06
LOCAL BREVITIES.


The fixtures, ETC., Of the Wonderland
Museum will be sold by the Sheriff this
morning 10 satisfy number OF attach
ments issued by Justice Barry.
The Montgomery Guards meet tonight
Wednesday at o'clock sharp, at the
residence Of Mr.. Minton Parker, 70 Union
street. A full attendance is requested.
The Fire Department was called out yes
terday morning at O'Clock TO extinguish
small blaze in Center alley, between
Market and Exchange streets. No damage.
The money drawer OF X. G. Clausen, gro
Ger, corner OF Jefferson and Third streets,
was robbed yesterday afternoon OF several
dollars in change. Suspicion rests upon
negro who has been hanging around the
place.
The alarm OF fire at 1890 o'clock this
morning was caused by the burning OF
grass in front yard, corner OF Trezevant
and Tennessee streets. A spark from a
passing locomotive is supposed TO have set
the grass aiire.
The Ladies' Auxiliary Committee OF the
Young Mems Christian Association will
hold an interesting meeting in the rooms
207 Main street, this evening at O'Clock.
Members and their friends are cordially
invited to attend.
As announced on Sunday last by the
rectors of the several Episcopal Churches
in the city, reception will he held at the
Episcopal residence, No. 3i6 Poplar street
on Thursday tomorrow evening, from
TO IL o'clock. All are invited.
The meeting TO have been held this
afternoon of the United Charities has beer
postponed in consequence OF the lack o
time necessary TO prepare the charter, al
required by the State law. Due notice o.
the next meeting will be given.
The dead body OF an infant, apparently
about three months old, was found on
Mill street, near Goldbaum's drug store
last night about o'clock. The child had
been murdered, but by whom is moi
known. Squire Garvin held an inquest
on the body.
A magic-lantern entertainment will be
given at the Bethel Building, Friday even
ing, February 8, at 1880 o'clock, for the
benefit OF the school. II will consist o.
dissolving views OF scenes in Europe, in
terspersed by artists and leading amateurs
Adults 20 cents, children 10 cents.
Last Friday night, while tho steamer
Ruth was passing u point 100 miles above
here, bound for this city, Mate Edward
Hall became involved in quarrel with
one OF the negro roustabou,s The negro
picked up club and attempted TO strike
hall. when the latter knocked him over
board. Efforts were made to rescue the
roustabout without avail. The negro's
name could not be learned.
Better late than never" doubles,
thought old Kings Arctic and Boreas, and
when they did sail in. 1t was with botl
feet In consequence, there is some cold
weather, not only in this vicinity, but al
around. Adyices from st. Louis yester
day were TO the effect that navigation wa
temporarily suspended on account o
heavy ice. This obstacle 10 river bust.
ness has not yet reached this point, but
may do 80 II there is not modification in
the existing winterish wave Of weather.
At 3 O'Clock yesterday morning a ruddy
glow on the horizon east Of the city in
dIcated the existence Of fire somewhere
out there. II was plain that the scene
was far outside the city. and no alarm was
sounded by the fire department. The
burning object was the frame storehouse
OF NJ. J. Monroe, some four miles out on
the Pigeon Roost Road. Everything was
destroyed including hisstock OF dry goods,
groceries and household effects, valued nj
81 200, and insured for $500. Cause un
known, but supposed 10 be incendiary.