The state capital., 1892-05-14
CAIRO. ILL.
NEWS OF THE WEEK.

| SAlhOs ILL.
NEWS OF THE WEEK.
Mr.. Henry Lee for the part 5years
connected with the popular restaurant
of Rurge and Milan of Chicago, in the
capacityof fIiead-waiter, having recent
ly been promoted as manager of that
already popular establishment, we
commend the company on the selection
as Mr.. Lee possesses all the qualities OF
a first class hotel man.
Mr.. Henry Thompson the popular
porter of the Halliday House, is having
extensive improvements made on his
residence on II th street to the amount
of $3.50 when completed will be hand
some house.
Rev. Summers of Carbondale, filled
the pulpit at the A Nj. e Church Sun
day and delivered an eloquent sermon.
Mr.. James Rice who has been cook
ing at Debaums restaurant for several
years and confined to his bed for sever
al months died Sunday and the remains
were taken to Bardwell, KY, for burial.
Mr.. Sheldon Haystock OF Golden made
made visit to the city.
Mrs. Lou Bell of 1410 Walnut st. left
Wednesday over the |. q. train for
HopklnsVllle. hy.
Mrs Ida Blackburn and Miss Eddie
Wheeler returned home Tuesday from
Arkansas city, Arkansas, where they
were teaching school and will remain
home for the, summer.
The Fern Leaf Literary meets next
Friday night at their hall on Ohio levee,
with an interesting programme.
Toe Coterie literary will be entertained
by,Miss Vennie Vaughn at the residence
, of A. A. Martin next Monday night.
: Henry Hamilton, son of Mrs. Rose
{ III lmiltOn of Walnut ST.. was taken very
f sick Wednesday; we hope not serious.
1t is very painful to note that Mrs.
e Rena Wllso.i yet confined to her bed.
S W. Barnett, the celebrated musical
instructor, is meeting with great success;
: he has three bands under his direction
S one at Beach Ridge; the Phoenix band OF
II this city, Il newly oIgranlzed Dand ana
f. another at Ch .rleston, Mo. The latter
y will give musical concert OH the 2Oth
e of MAY; quite a crowd will attend from
this city. Mr.. Barnett is known in all
y parts of this state for his musical ability.
e and has established record in this city
t as the.besta musical instructor we nave
I. had including the different white Profes-
n ors That have been in the same capacity.
e MI. Warren Wins after pleasant Wis
: it to Springfield Chicago and cities north
Z returned home Tuesday morning.
~ Hon. John M. Watson who has been
" siding in the Worlds Fair City for the
4 past three years, arrived. Tuesday, TO
=, take Il responsible position as express
y, messenger for The American Express Co.,
y ;, on the Ill. Cent. r. X. betwe cen Cairo and
=, Centraia for the summer. Mr.. watson
. is one of Cairo's most intelligent men
and the only colored man holding posi-
= = ton Of that kind in this State.
h Mrs. A. Berry, of Douglas ST., paid
20 brief visit to her mother last Saturday at
te Mound Junction,
r Mr.. Albert Frost who. has been substi-
r tute in the Mail delivery IN this city 1Oi
a. for the past two years, has been put on
ne as a. regular carrier. This gives us three
i'll colored carries. Allie is bright anc
be intelligent young man;.the appointment
is by Col. Woods is good one ana W.
Ill would be pleased to see some more O
ct the Republicans give more appointments
~, to the rising intelligent young men
Mss Nellie Bedford spent several day
he visiting Rev Allison's farm, the guest Q
as Miss Mary Allison at Mound Junction.
en- Miss Matte Ward left Saturday 10
ne her home in Murphysboro Ill.
oC The union school picnic which is to b
:, given on the 21st. at Glen Fern, is beln
~ awaited by many with great interest, th
F0 grounds are very beautiful and kev. Mas
: siah is doing his level best t
wo provide a convenient pavilion for tn
'eo benefit of all that may attend.
' We are very glad to note that ID. II
co Brown, of Cedar st ID much improve
m, and able to be out again.
Ma. Walker has opened nice ice-creal
parlor at his hall on Walnut ST.; but
rent it Just the same as before, fo
J, entertainments.
how Mr.. Wayne Yound is in the cit'
=: enroute to his home IN Grand Chair
III. He is postal clerk betwee
the Indianapolis and Columbus, OH
nty Capt. Halliday, Collector Hoga
Hi Postmaster Woods the surveyor
tnn lhs. customs and others, join in an
Ing i fort 10 induce the Secretary OF Il
you NAVY to order the q. S. war sh
Get concord, to come to.. Cairo after h
MN MN star engagement with the Memph
Fur. bridge grand opening was over.
sig was their laudible desire to enaf
rner me, the people Of the whole section
that hat the country to gaze upon vess
will viii belonging to the U. s. Navy;a g
ions uine sea-golug craft one that
the armed and ready to do battle wo
upon high seas with any Of !
National foes. AS a means to II
rier. end letters were sent Senators g
lom and Geo. W. Smith, memb'
'poi of congress to aid in the securai
con. the disordered and at their requ
Secretary Tracy order vessel to P
lstee. ceed to cairo. There will be
loon duced rates on all railroads
I, steamboats,; the vessel will aar
hero Sunday the 10th.
ospel.