Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1892-12-15
LOCAL BRIEFS.

the SESSIONS Oh oOuiSFeuCO anu are
cordially invited to do SO.
The Rocket Store of Mr.. S. Cohen,
on East Centre street, has put on its
Christmas attire, and is the centre of
attraction in that locality.
DON'T lose sight of the many,
varied and attractive advertise-
,ments that present themselves for
your p~erusal in the columns of HE
ARGUS these morninge.
MEssRs. W. L.. Kennedy of Fall
ing Greek, W. G.. Brinson, of New
bern, and W. S, Chadwick of Beau
fort, of the Board of Directors of
the A. & NC. R. R., were in the city
Thursday.
Mrs. B. F. Whitfield, whose home
is now at Clifton Forge, Va, ar
rived in the city yesterday on a visit
to her brother, Mr.. W. P. Lane, and
her many friends here will be glad
to see her.
Hon. Ben. Bum, Congressman
from the Raleigh district, was IN
the city yesterday, en- route for New
bern on a flying business visit. He
will pass through the city at noon
to-day on his way back to Washing
ton.
THE delegates to Conference,
both of the clergy and laity, seem
TO have "fallen in" ~ith the ways
.ofour people and to be enjoying
our delightful ci'y-and certainly
are we all glad to feel that such is
tie case.
THE home of Mr.. and Mrs. A.
lehman IN this city was entered
Sunday evening, while they were out
visiting g, and rifed Of a considerable
amount Of valuables. Mrs. Leh-
mans gold watch and diamonds, and
other articles, and some money were
stolen.
The display Windows of Mr.. l..
ID. G;dGens' ron front jewelry store
.on Mfest Centre street, are marvels
.of artistic beauty with their e't'c;rg
galaxy If Christmas ~gocd:-aH
the latest novelties in jewelry, ltule's
toilet articles aud genticmen's spec
ia :
DIR, ard Mrs, NJ. 7. Robinson
have moved i1lto their recently pur-
chased residence on William street,
opposite the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas. Edmundson, and have en-
tered upon the duties of housekeer-
ing, The ARGUS wishes them all
iov and long life and prosperity.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. E. Lewis, Of
this city, have issued invitations to
the marriage of their daughter Miss
Dora to Mr.. J. W. L. A~ldredge, the
popular and courteous head clerk of
the St. james Hotel. The happy
eeyent is to come of at the residence
of the brides parents on Wednesday
evening, December 29th, at 6 O'Clock
The city is full of colored delet
gates to the Masonic Grand Lodge of
the State, of their race, that is in
session here this week, and THF
ARGUS must congratulate them
upoh their respectable appearance
and orderly bearing. Their comport
ment in our midst is indeed credit
able.
The Messenger Opera House was
crowded, both the main hall and
galleries, yesterday afternoon witt
the children of our city to wit
ness the bird and dog chow of Prof
". Young, which the young folk
all enjoyed hugely, and that was in
deed a very creditable entertain
ment.
The passenger train from TIL
South was some four hours late il
its arrival here yesterday; but true t.
their eommendable interest in tn
convenience of the travelling public
the W. & W. e. r, authorities a
special oyer their line on schedul
time to meet the requirements OF tn
travelling public over their road,
TIE session of the Conference
this morning will be larger il
numbers than yesterday and III
sessions will continue to increase i
attendance, as delegates and visit
ors are arriving by every trair
and Sunday is looked forward to a
one of great numbers and religion
feryor in our city throughout a
our churches.
Mr.. M. s. Witherington left las
night for kentucky, to give hi
personal supervision to the pur
chase of a supply of hor,es an
mules fer his large and GROWN
trade throughout this section. M
Witherington knows the climat
and will therefore have an eye
the selection of animals suitable
the demands.
A NEW departure has been mad
for the holidays by Messrs. Royal
Borden, at their mammoth an
palatial furniture store on Wes
Centre street. The building hs
been equipped with arc electri
= lights and will be open to cnstomei
at night for the ensuing weeks. A
ways an interesting place to yisi