The state capital., 1892-07-02
CAIRO. ILL,
NEWS OF TIL E WEEK.

NEWS OF TIL WEEK,
The Star Light Trio composed {
some of the best talent in Souther
, illinois. that ever came before the pull
nc, gave musical concert at Wilkel
son Lyceum, June 22d. Mrs. Id
Black burn is one of Egypt's most high
~ cultured singers and possesses i
mezzo soprano voice of great sweetness
power and compass, dramatic quality
and OF remarkable depth and purity
her articulation was so perfect that he
rendition seemed like recitations set tt
music. Mrs. Lowe sings without af
recitation and has absolute command
OF her voice, from the highest to the
lowest register; her execution is firm
her notes correct and her pronunciation
perfect. Little Alma Lowe is worthy
OF rank among great singers, as he1
voice is so sweet that it charms the
most critical audiences. Miss Mary
Frosts singing and playing has al
d. ways drawn crowds; the pathos of her
voice and it's dramatic power has
wrought wOndrous effects. The entire
concert met the approval of the large
= audience and it was financial sue
: cess.
Every colored person in Cairo should
subscribe for this paper; don't borrow
IL from your neighbOr, for when YOU
do you are depriving the Editor of ST. so
which would aid him greatly i'm de-
frayIng the expense of the paper.
Mr.. Taylor Couch, the night Porter
of the Halliday House, has resigned
and left for Chicago where he will re-
side in the future.
The Methodist church was the scene
of a brilliant wedding on last Thurs
day evening. The contracting parties
were the estimable niece of MIR. and
Mrs. VIM Madison, Miss Jennie Alex
ander, to MIR Walter Hathaway, a popu-
lar young hackman of this city, but
formerly of Beach Ridge The cere-
mony was performed by Rev Sheen.
Miss Lyla Anderson was the maid of
honor, while Zack Burnes was best
man Immediately after the ceremony
they proceeded to the residence of the
BRIDES aunt on IA, street where thew
received their friends and among the
guest was: $. B. Turner of Springfield.
The presents We're beautiful and ofthe
most costly Order.--Thos. Yancy, d. G
M, of Metropolis, III. l.. Bartholomew.
L. q. M. of Sparta and T. Fl Smith, M.
W. q. NJ, of Chicago had very plea
SAINT stay in the city and were comfort
ably quartered at Mrs. J, C. Walton,s
on IA street. Miss Polly Taylor left
Tuesday lOr st. Louis to visit her
mother from there she goes to Chicago
to visit her sister,--The members of
Ionic Lodge A. F. & A. M, turned out
in full regalia last Sunday to have their
memorable sermon preached at the
First NJ. B. church by Rev. Allison.
the PastOr.---W 7. Scott is back from
Chicago where he went to attend the
National Convention colored demo-
Gratis that convened in that CITY last
week - & Sz91l
The delegates have fe1s\ |,,l ~ !l,, ~. .,.(!
dianapoIis where they prise most peo-
Grand Session aa o1 tRf RRfza a foranMrs 7 Rssi
Kirk is on the sick list-Mrs James Roberso
of Orleans, visited her mother Mrs Jane
Dukes Tuesday.-Rev. L. G. Sheath of 81
Paul, Mimi, is the CUES of Rev. A. w. jackson
MRS. j. jackson entertain at luncheon in hor
or OF A. Roley OF Denver, Colo, Rev Chavi
and wife, and Susie Golden of Quincy, Rev. 7
Z: Fleming of Braidwood, r. and Chas Stewa1
OF Chicago, X. johnson of Champaign, Jenni
Coleman, Ada Harper, and T. l.. Murphy O
Springfield. Rachel Williams otherwise know
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ness.-Rev j. w. H. Jackson spent Mondayoi
Springfield on business.-Mrs. Roundtree en-
tertained about 35 friends Saturday in honor O
Rev. l.. {. Sheath of St. Paul, and A. T. Ham
mond of Lebanon, Delaware. A literary pre-
| gramme was rendered consisting music instr1
mental and vocal refreshments were serye
and all departed for home at late hour.-Lou
lisa Boyd and daughter Birdie departed on las
tuesday for DeS MOines. Ia, to visit relative
and friends.-Misses Addie Duncan and Mabe
Adams, are visiting their aunt, Mrs. Roundtree
stella Simpson departed for her home il
Havana after delightful visit with her fren,
Birdie BOyd.-Mrs Elliott Barnett has return
ed from pleasant visit to Hannibal '-GeOrg,
Brooks is identifying his residence by painting
Mrs. Jordan Grigsby entertained at dinner OF
the 18th, {. Clark and Emma TOpp.-Clay ClarI
and wife entertained Il few of their friends OF
the eve of the II in honor of Emma Topp O
Petersburg, an enjoyable time was had by all
at late hour dainty refreshments were served
Squire Dives had the misfortune to hurt hi
eye while harvesting which gives him grea
pain.-One of the most enjoyable events of tn
| season was the house warming of the residenc
recently purchased by the Afro-American In
vestment Company. Malinda Smith presiden
of the ladies department delivered fine ad
II dress; IT, W. Cooper read the history of the or
ganization in full. Excellent music was fur
nished by the Electric band and Mandolin cluI
and the Rev. Dewitt made an excellent ad
dress.
MR.. KIRKs ADDRESS
| AfrO-American Investment Company, Ladie
| and gentlemen
About years and half ago, thought it
step in the right direction to organize an AT
ro-American Investment Company and told m,
intentions to friends and citizens who likewis
| thought company of this kind would be
good thing for the race We organized, AM
have been doing business a little over tw,
years. This company has Is members, ant
controls 81 300 worth of property, the grount
upon which you stand and the buildings tha
| are on it, are owned and controlled by Negr
| capital In the course of five years, if we ar
as successful in the future as in the passive ex
pect to own $4,000, worth of property in tn
city OF jacksonville Since the organization O
this company, the ladies have organized on
and from what have been able to learn, ar
progressing successfully. | wish to say to tn
ladies that you are hitting in the right direc
ton to success Go on ladies you are not il
the way, there is room for us all in this world
| TRIXY.
QUINCY, Ill.