The state capital., 1891-05-02

SlCh AOI tAO pdoU WO0A'
Rev. H. s. Knabenschuh, visited
Chicago, on business last week.
Clara Duncan, who has been seri-
ously ill with the la grippe, is much
better.
EMr. Lawson Baker, the enterpris-
ing groceryman Of Cairo, is doing
an excellent business.
Rev. T. w. Henderson, will lect-
ure on "The Race Progress" on the
5th inst, at Quincy, Ill.
The entertainment at the Union
Baptist Church, Monday evening,
was not very well attended.
Tomorrow is Missionary day at
the Union Baptist Church. Every
one is cordially invited to attend.
The public are invited to our sane
tum at all times, especially when
they have any news of interest.
Miss Nora Simpson, Of havana,
an accomplished young lady is in
the city, learning the hair dresser's
trade.
The grand concert to be given at
the st. Pauls A. M. E. Church on
Monday, May 4th, promises to be an
enjoyable affair.
The Excelsior Trunk Factory, on
the corner of 5th and Washington
street, is the best place you can buy
a frst-class Trunk at reasonable
prices.
Mr.. E. H. Wright and J. III. Por-
ter, spent last week in Chicago look
ing after the interests oftheir friends
in the distribution of patronage
under the new city administration.
Mr.. Morris Dyson Of the U. S.
building, has returned from Paris,
where he went to assist the repub-
licans to carry the election. He is
feeling proud over the results.
Mrs. N. FL. Florville, fol merly Of
this city, but now Of Joliet, will
visit her daughter, Mrs. Samuel
Willis. in short time. She will
be accompanied by her brother Mr..
Daniel Roundtree of Joliet.
The Lyceum at the Zion Baptist
Church is fast gaining prominence.
1t is largely attended every meet
ing. On last Tuesday, an excellent
program was rendered. Mr.. John
Parker, the president, has proven
himself competent in every respect
for the position he holds. !
Since the City Railway company
has improved the street car service
in this city, people do not have to
hire horses and buggies to ride.
Give the poor animals a rest and
take the electric street car for any
part or parts of the city.
Mr.. Elder Wheeler, who for the
past year las been in the employ of
Mr.. Jacob Edwards, left last Mon
day for Brookfsld, Mo-, to visit his
parents. He will be gone about
two weeks, and it is no doubt that
the young people will miss him.
Mrs. Francis Roundtree, wife of
Daniel Roundtree, of Joliet, and
aunt of Mrs. l.. Willis of this city,
died last week of consumption, age
so years, at her home in Joliet.
The family, which is very large
one, has lost a beloved relative.
Rev. G.. H. Mcdaniel, editor Of
the Missouri Baptist Standard of
Hannibal, Mo-, visited this city last
week. He is an educated and re-
fined gentleman, and a very pleas !;
ing talker. He lectured at the G
Union Baptist Church Tuesday t
evening, and at the Zion Baptist
Wednesday. His paper is one Of :
the best religious papers published /
and should receive the hearty sup B
port Of the people. :
Mr.. Robert Taylor, entertained l
four of Chicago's most accomplished 4
young men last Sunday. They s
spent the day visiting our churches, r
md calling on our young ladies. !,
They were:-Julius Avendorph, who g
has been appointed clerk in the a
Board of Election Committees Office; t
Robert r. Jackson, who has the i
credit Of passing the civil service i,
with per cent of SO, 8
which is unsurpassed in Chicago,
ais nearest competitor getting 81; u
George L. Archer, who is a pupil in 7
Bryans and Strattans Business Col a
ege, and William G. Smith, who is c.
'porting correspondent for several r
including the Cleveland b
Gazette. fl
Paulin and Patterson have the