The state capital., 1891-10-24
CAIRO, ILL.
NEWS OF THE WEEK.

NEWS OF THE WEEK.
Another boom for Cairo. Our city is
growing rapidly in population. large
number of elegant residences going up1n
the Northern part of the city, yet there
are no vacant houses to be had. .TheBoard
of Education, find their resources taxed
to the utmost to provide for he increase
in pup pils: they are obliged to hire tddi-
tiOral rooms and teachers -- Mrs.
Becmis was tried before the United
States court for making false atfidayitt
TO secure pension. Judge Allen Paso.
sentence upon cripple. Alex. Wines
convicted, of Personating United State
officers, giving him one year in Chester
Penit nIiary. Another bad laii road
reck on j. c. r. r. 1t was collision
between freight trains going IN opposite
directions. G.. B. Howard of Mound city
penSio. agent, WAS sentenced to five
years in Chester Penitentiary, at the late
term ofUnitedStateS court for detraudlng
colOred wOma out of snug little
sum, with few other indictments con-
tnued. left over |. G. r. r. for Chester:
the road of Trangress is Hard. A bulll-
tin Just issued by the census bureau
gives the TIT lenrollement of school child
ren in the United States us 14.220 600.
From 1850 to 1890, the increase in school
attendance has been 1915 per cent.
There are about $50, 900 pupils in private
schools and as many in Darochlal lnstltu-
tiOns. The showing is certainly cred
liable for our Public Schools. The COM
parati yely small attendance at the Pri-
vate and ParOchial Schools is quite noti-
chile. Egypt Social Club organized at
st. Michaers Hall. 14th ST., last eve
ming Oct. 19promises to be agrand
social affair; we commend the pro-
moters of this club IN their action.
Let us have high aim in life, stick
to the text of steadfast and you will
conquer. Hon. S. b. Turner of the
Calpital passed through the city
over the NJ. & 0. r. enroute for the
Colored Agricultural Fair at lren-
ton, Tenn. We cope him pleas
ant soiourn in the Southern Metrop-
oils. Mr.. Albert Hamilton Of e
l. c. depot, has returned from Will
berforce, Ohio, where he went to
place his sister Celia, in school: he
speaks in the highest terms of the
school and his trip, and feels great
ly refreshed. We are sorry t. note
the illness of Mrs. L. F. Finney Of
18th street, and wish her a speedy
recovery. Prof j. w. Holmes h S
opened the Baptist School, with a
very fattering enrolment: he has
a commodious room, airy, and we'll
lighted, and all modern improve
ments. Mrs. L. p. Scott, of J.ower
Commercial ave-, has returned
from Creal Springs much improved
in health, and speaking in terms of
praise Of the springs and the accom-
modations she received by the pro
prietor of the East Side Hotel, and
claims she has gained six pounds in
weight. Mrs. and Mr.. S. White reg
istered at the Wilkinson House for
a few days, while attending U. 5.
Coart. We enjoyed few pleasant
hours with them, at the Wilkinson
House, and while there, Prof. NJ.
Mason's Big Four Band favored US
with ser 9nade. We always appre-
ciate the kindness of Mr.. and Mrs.
Wilkinson, The ladies Of House
hold of Ruth have commenced their
series of entertainments at Electric
Hall which bid fair to be a SUCCESS:
it is an effort which soould be en-
couraged by the peop OF this ci'
ty. The concert will be under the
management of our General, Mr.. A.
w. Staten, which assures success.
Miss Addie Nichols and Miss Lula
Pitman, both of Minneapolis, Mimi,
are the guest of Mrs. l.. P. Sc tt,
and as Cairo is noted for her hospi-
tality, we bespeak for them pleas
ant visit. Miss Pitman is an elocu-
ZIONIST of a high type, and has been
engaged for several readings, at
Electric Light Hall. Mrs. A. W.
Staten of Seventh Street, has re-
, turned home from ST. Louis, Mo.
She met several old Cairoites, one
of whom, was Mrs. J. J. Bird, for
merly of this city. Little Dolly
Morris, is sick with malaria fever.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Wilson left for
Shawneetown to spend few weeks
with Mrs. Wilson's parents. Mr.. B.
w. Thompson entertained members
of the Coterie Club, at the pleasant
home of Mrs. A. A. Martin, 18th
street. Very sorry that so many
mistakes occur: | presume they are
my mistakes, but sometimes think
thew are Typographical