The state capital., 1891-11-07
CAIRO, ILL.
NEWS OF THE WEEK.

The Gypsy Entertainment given
by the ladies circle of the A. NJ. E.
cdurch at 10th Street Hall, Oct, 80
and 81, was an elegant affair and
largely attended. It was a fnacial
success: about 500 being realized,
which reflects credit on the mem
bers Of the club. Uncle John Glad
ney and Louis Adams, Of the Capt.
tol City, were seen on the streets
shaking hands with their friends.
Uncle John "says he still has Cairo
at heart, and speaks in loud praises
Of its growth. On Monday the I'd,
Mr.. J. FL. Sowell Of 18th st., left by
the fast mall for the Worlds Fair
City, to be absent months. He is
one of our promising young men.
Rev. Ell. Allison Of 10th street Bap-
tist church, spent a few days in the
city, visiting his estimable wife and
daughter, as they are now sojourn-
ing at Mound Junction. Prof. Aus
tin of Grand Chain, spent several
days in the city with friends. Aft
er breakfasting at the Wilkinson
House, he was taken in tow by DR..
L. Holly, who knows how to enter
tain friends. Mrs. A. A. Martin,
Mrs. Suella Wilkerson and Mrs. M.
Sanford made pleasant trip, by
private conveyance to Mound City,
and were the guest of Mrs. S. White:
they are much pleased with the peo-
pie Of our sister city. Bible Day
will be observed at First Mission
ary Baptist church, 10th street, by
appropriate exercises. The super
intendent and teachers have dis
played 4 great deal Of tack in bring
ing these little folks to the front.
Mr.. L. W. Baker, our popular gro
GERS residence was discovered to be
on fire, about noon yesterday: the
alarm was promptly responded to,
and but little damage was done.
The highest praises have been be-
slowed upon Mr.. and Mrs. John S.
Hulburt of 10th street, for the ex-
cellent manner in which they enter
tained the Cortie Club, at their res
idence. Possibly it was as largely
attended as any given in the histo-
~ of the club, and especially i'm
portant from social stand point,
and the incompatible situation
made it one of the most elegant: the
air Of cultivation and refinement
which pervades the home, extended
itself in most courteous manner:
society was at its best. Every con-
dition favored it, and in each in gal
liant heart there arose response to
the aristoratic surroundings. High
Tea gwen on 25th and poplar sts.,
Thursday after noon by Mrs. Sarah
McFadden. Invited guest, Rev. G.
H. Sheen and family; Mr.. and Mrs.
c. B Phelps, Mr.. and Mrs. c. Ell. JEFF
ferson: the evening was pleasantly
spent. The Parlor Social Club met
at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs
George Bell No l4lO Walnut street
with W. III. Truehart in the chair.
Quite an interesting program was
rendered.: among the productions
were an essay, recitations and select
reading, by Misses Jones, Stevens
and Holland respectively, who ac-
quilted themselves nicely, and are
destined to do much good in litera-
ty work. DR.. Fields made flying
trip to Mound City on professional
business. Prof. Holmes has return
ed from Peoria, where he attended
the Wood River Baptist Association.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Wilson have
returned from Shawneetown, after
two weeks visit. We are glad to
note that Mrs. Annie Ranciville's lit
tie son is improving. X. X. X.