.charlotte messenger.
I DAY, MARCH 80, 1887.
rtl'R CHURCHES.
Si. AlnO.i.i-Us (P. K.) Church, Mint St.
Service- n! 10 h. in. ami Bp. m. Sunday
sriei'O i 1 |>. tii. Rev. P. I*. Alston, pas
(or.
• . . Church, Graham Street. Ser
vi ■- til •> |>. in. ami 8 p, m. Sunilay
!im"l a! 10 a. in. Rev. K. M. Collett.
pas; a.
IV . 1 -t ist Church. South Church St.
S r at 11 a. in., 0 p. m. and 8 p. in.
S i-el v-' !:00l at 1 p. in. Rev. A. A.
I'm.' . pastor.
: n r Baptist Church, East Second
Si. -r-.i■■•esnt 11 a. in., op. in. and Bp.
in. Sir day-school at 1 p. m. Rev. /,.
in a : ; t pastor.
I’nvnSTian Church, corner Seventh
and C die re Sts. Services at O' p. m. and
Bp. m. Sunday-school at 10 a. in. Rev.
R. a y.'me, pastor.
Ciiriloii chapel, (A. M. E. Z.) Mint St.
Seniors al 11 a. in., 0 p. in. and 8 p. m.
Sunday-school at Ip. in. Rev. M. Slaiie,
pas!'".
Ll'tl- Cock, (A. M. E. Z.) E .St. Ser
vice at II a. in., 3 p. in. and 8 p. in.
Rev. V,M. -ioilNSoN, pastor.
, “ q w V ' If your paper has a blue
cross mark, it will be stopped
till y.'.i pay up. Wc cannot continue
to send it to you without some money.
Please pay up and lot us continue it
to yon.
Miss Ella Marks left us last Wed
nesday and will spend some time in
Columbia, S. 0.
Mrs. Cora Ramsey of Statesville is
visiting her mother in this city, who
his been quite sick several weeks.
Rev. R. 11. Stitt of Livingstouc
College spent last Sabbath helping
Rev. Wm Johnson in his revival.
They are having success.
We feel much relieved from writing
this week as we have several good
letters frmi abroad, and gladly give
place to them.
Some changes have taken place in
our city graded school, one of the
results of which will be to divide
Miss Salim Hull’s 250 children
“Uc.us” offers a bold and able
defense for lire G. O. P. Read his
letter from Columbia. They arc
always interesting.
Our correspondents are discussing
live subjects this week. Harnett,
Union, Rowan and New Hanover
counties are hoard from as well as
Columbia, S. C.
It is said that a blue cassimere suit
of men’s clothes can he bought for
$5 at Wittkowsky & Baruch’s. They
are selling off at hard-time prices.
Now is the time to cail, young men.
The handsomest china palace in the
state is in the Johnston Block.
China ware, glass ware, cutlery and
such things are now below racket or
any other prices.
Mr. S. N. Hill of the Cajie Fear
Adroaite was in our city last Wednes
day on paper business. Wilmington
always gives us a hearty weleom
and support. Friends, try Bro. Hill’s
paper.
Do stop borrowing from youi
neighbor and pay for the pep r
awhile yourself. He don’t like to
toll you so, hut he is very tired
lending. Then you don’t know
whether he has paid for it or not.
Rev. Mr. Slade is said to be one of
the hardest working men in the
country . lie has taken off his coat
ami gone to work building himself
a house ill the southwestern part of
the city.
Presiding Elder Rives will hold
quarterly meeting in Grace church to
day and administer sacrament to
morrow. Rev. Mr. Bloiee will he
present and the public is cordially
invited to attend the services,
A partv of th.fce women and one
man from Tarboro, N C., passed
through this city last week going to
California. There seems to be quite
a demand out there for servants.
Rev. M. Slade has the sympathy
of our citizens gui rally, in the lqjs
of his child, which died last Sunday
night and win buried on I uesday
afternoon.
It has been published in this city
that Mis* Mary J. Hayes, a native of
this oily and former teacher in our,
graded school, was on the 10th inst,
married to Mr. William Green, a
teacher of Huntsville. Texas. Mies
Hays has been teaching in Texas two
or three years.
The Neptune Fire company turned
out in full uniform last Sunday
afternoon and marched down to
Clinton Chapel, where Rev. Slade
preached a special sermon for them.
There were fifty-seven out and we
learn they gave about SBO towards
the building fund of the church.
Subscribers in Mooresvillc, States
ville and Salisbury will pleaso he
ready to pay us something any day
next week. Now if you haven’t any
money, borrow enough to square
up with us, for you know we have
indulged you a long time, and times
are hard on us as on other folks. We
need all we can get.
Talking about aldennanic slates
how would this do for the two black
►wards: No. 2—J. T. Shenck, W. R.
Hinton J. M. llaglor. No. 3—A. W.
Calvin, H. R. Kennedy, J. M. Goode.
That is the kind of ticket that the
M esse no hr would like to see elected.
Will the colored voters of this city do
their duty once in life? First, let
the leaders agree between themeelcer
hr fare consulting strikers.
Remember tomorrow is communion
day at Grace church and while the
public and neighboring* churches are
cordially invited to join in with them,
the members of this church arc re
quested to have their breakfast a
little earlier than usual and try to get
to church before half past eleven
o’clock. It looks bad to see a
preacher in church waiting with
strangers for his own congregation to
come in.
Coneering the campaign of ’BB,
ex-Scnator Eaton says: “If the
Republican convention were to meet
to-morrow, I think Mr. Blaine would
certainly be the choice,” but “the
strongest man they could nominate
is John Sherman; lie would make the
best run.” lie said further, “ifßlaiue
is not himself nominated, he will
name the man and do all he can to
secure his election.” When askeu
what of the outlook for the Democracy,
he replied: “I don’t like to talk
about it. I am a Democrat and I
don’t like to think about it.”
Last Sunday was the “grand
rally” day at Cliuton Chapel and the
lists were brought in and collections
taken in the church during the day
to erect a brick wall over the old
church. Committees have been
canvassing the city several weeks and
the result of the efforts amounted to
.$248.04, we are told. Considering
the hard times, that is a remarkable
effort. The Messenger has special
reasons to rejoice iu this church build
ing work. Great good will come out
of the split after all, in which we
heartily rejoice.
On last Sunday, Prof. Jos. C.
Price president of Livingstone College
tilled the pulpit in Grace church,
morning and afternoon. At each
service the little church was filled
almost to its utmost capacity. We
would not do justice to the speaker
if we said more than that he appeared
m most excellent health and spirits
and preached as only a Price can
preach. Every one was delighted
with his eloquence. At night the
Professor went to Clinton Chapel and
there made the crowning effort of the
day. Everybody knows Prof. Price
and imagines just what was heard.
We could not tell if we tried. Grace
church will be glad to have the Pro
fessor visit them again very soon, as
they feel that he did them much good
this visit.
m
Wilmington Twinkling*.
Whispering tell-tale breezes say
that the dear little Messenger will
soon receive quite a list of subscrib
ers from the uic ropolis of the “Old
North State,” for Wilmington is in
terested in and endeared to the little
paper of the State by strong ties. In
i fact, Wilmington is cognizant of the
truthfulness of there being strength
|in union. Wc know that wo must all
puli at once, together, hard and long
To stop to “wonder” if we can do a
thing is absurd, for the Negro, like
any other man, can do what he wishes;
so we are going to w ork and make the
Messenger second to none. It al
ready has tile right editor ; hut it
must now have financial support. We
can if we will, hut wc must depend
on ourselves. We hope soon to hear
of its circulation from Maine to Texas,
and from the stormy Atlantic to the
placid Pacific. We can if we will,
hut wc must depend on ourselves.
Very grand preparations are being
made for the Easter festivities.
Mr. Johnnie Thomas, of Brooklyn,
N. Y., and formerly of our little city,
(being the son of the late loved Dr.
dash. I’homas,) has returned home
after ten or twelve years absence, and
Wilmington receives him with open
arms. He contemplates merchandiz
ing here.
“Does the Negro improve?” You
who asks that question are behind the
times.
The splendid congregation of St.
Stephen’s Church is now receiving, iu
its very excellent auditorium, a rare
intellectual Biblical treat in the form
of illustrated sermons, Sabbath even
ings, from that very brilliant meteor
that flashed across our intellectual
skies some months ago —Rev. A. J.
Chambers. The present series treats
on the “Prodigal Son.” The con
gregation, on last Sabbath eve, was
estimated at 1,500. Every availa
ble seat was occupied, while the ves
tibule and stair-ways were impassable.
The music, too, transported one for a
few minutes to a land of pure delight.
Prof. Shepard, of Conn., presided at
the organ, while Miss E. F. Hooper
established an enviable reputation in
the solo, “Gethsemanc.”
The simple mention of Miss Mag
gie Mitchell’s name suffices to describe
her rendition of the solo, “Where is
my boy to-night,” without comment.
Maggie L. Whiteman.
Salisbury Items.
Miss Mary Thompson, having closed
her school at Lentz’s, was in town on
Saturday. She was looking well
the practice, of “teaching the young
idea how to shoot,” seems to add won
derfully to her appearance.
Another one of our talented young
ladies—Miss Anna Sloan, has returned
from her scholastic labors
The process of laying pipes for the
water works, is rapidly going on. A
large number of hands being employed.
While our town is putting on a lively
appearance and business seems to be
looking up, yet there is a clear indica
tion that prospects for the laboring
classes are gloomy, as there arc 50 or
72 applicants for work daily, who an
denied.
It is rumored that Salisbury will
soon have electric light. The idea of
having our town so brilliantly lighted
affords joy to many.
We are informed that W. E. Hen
derson, of our town .has been appoint
ed State organizer of the K. of L A
wise selection. We understand he or
ganized a female Assembly on Monday
evening. Since the organization has,
done and is doing more to remove race
prejudice than any other organization
In existence and as it object is eleva
tion of labor and’ the giving to lit
laboring classes a just remuneration
for their work, we can’t see why every
Negro don't become a Knight.
A Minister’s Wife.
BY MRS. JULIA BROWN.
Dear Readers of the Southern j
Recorder: I have for some time felt
impressed to write upon the subject, !
•What Kind of Woman a Minister’s
Wi’e Should Be.”
1. She should he, by all means, a j
woman of good moral character.
When I say character, I do not mean
what she is said to be, but what is in j
reality.
2. She should be mild and per- i
suasivc; ready to stand arm in arm with
her husband; full of truth and sound
| logic; ever ready to fall in line and
do the duties enjoined upon her for
the cause of Christianity, otherwise
she would prove a stumbling block,
or for a time retard the progress that
the husband would make, were she
not a helpmeet in spirit and in truth.
Too often the mistake is made by
\ the inan, when his mind is made up to
| take unto himself a partner for life,
I or, in other words, a wife. In mak
ing th ir choice they should have an
eye single to tin ir work in the \
ministry. If so, many who arc now J
laboring arduously with but little
success, would be the sure means of
winning many souls to Christ. Hut
enough in that line. The wife of a
minister should be an example of
piety; slow to anger; the entertainer
of a high sense of honor, and as such
she will ever prove an efficient
companion. And when the call is
made for more recruits for the army
that is now engaged in war against
sin and folly uling the coust
i and in the interior of the.
dark continent, she would willingly
join the husband and assist him in
buckling ou the hemlet and shield of
faith, and make rapid strides to reach
the land where God’s word needs to
bo used as a safeguard front sin and
the father of it. Continually the cry
is heard, “Come over into Macedonia
and help us!” And in conclusion I
hope that every minister of the gospel
of Christ will read and tit ink over this
very important matter (l mean those
who have not as yet made their
choice), and when they do take unto
themselves a wife, see that she is the
woman suited for the position, or one
who is capable of doing the every duty
that will necessarily be enjoined upon
her as a minister’s wife in spirit and
in truth.
Fayetteville, N. C.
Employment Agency.
Persons desiring situations as cooks,
nurses, and laborers generally, who
desire employment, and persons in
need of such help, will do well to call
on A. \V. Calvin,
at his Store, West Trade St.
The Ballot
Job Office,
Cor. College and Trade Streets,
Is now prepared to lurnish esti
mates for all classes and
styles of
Job Printing
Letter Heads,
Note Heads,
Hill Heads,
Envelopes,
Receipts,
Circulars,
Labels,
Statements,
Hank Supplies,
Office Supplies,
School Hooks,
Visiting Cards,
Pamphlc' s,
Or any kind of
JOB PRINTING
From a Visiting Card
to a Book.
NEAT WORK AND LOW
PRICES.
Give us a Trial.
Address all orders
R. E. BLAKEY,
Charlotte, N. C.
Ms Pills
at limilnte* flip torpid liver. Htrcnnth*
eiiM the digestive o rettu**. r«*|?ulatett the
boßClfc, and ure uueqiiuled un an
ARTI-BIUOUS MEDICINE.
In mnlnrlnl district* tlicir virtue* are
ul«lel> rvcuKiiizvil. usthey posse*** pec
uliar properties In Irceinjf tl»e*y*tcm
from that poison, Jl<uuiifl.v sugar
routed. Dose small. Prirc, 23ct».
Sold Everywhere.
Ofllce, 44 Murray St., New York.
VIRGINIA HOUSE,
CHARLOTTE, X. C.
Accommodations furnished travelers at
reasonable rules. Comfortable beds and
rooms. House located in the central ami
business Wirt of the city. TajiF furnished
with the Ijcst of the maiket. at all
hours.
J. M. GOODE, - Proprietor.
< IUASIOTTH . A*. C.
COIMIZE A-ZDsTID SEE.
Big reduetions iu prices of Ladies Visites and New Markets. Look at our SO.OO
Visites. About 45 suits of
Ready Made Clothing
At a Big Reduction. Christmas Goods in Gloves, Kerehiefs, Muffles, Astrakhan Muffs,
&c. Gent’s Kids, Foster Hooks, at $1.50.
SPECIAL PRICES
In Ladies’, Gents’ and Children’s Underwear this week. Embroidered Ca -hmere
Scarfs, Cashmere Shawls—all shades. Nice line of Gents Neckties and Cravats.
HARGRAVES & ALEXANDER,
SMITH BUILDING.
E. M. ANDREWS,
Has the Largest and Most Complete Stock of
FUE]NITURE
In North Carolina.
COFFINS & METALLIC CASES.
Pianos and Qrgaxs
Cf the Be>t Makes on the Installment Plan. Low Prices and Easy Terms.
Send for Prices.
Chickering Pianos, Arion Pianos,
Bent Pianos, Mathushek Pianos,
Mason & Hamlin Pianos.
Mason & Hamlin Organs, Bay State
Organs, Packard Organs,
E. M. ANDREWS, : : : Trade Street, Charlotte. N. C.
Please remember that we are prepared to do
Job Printing
OF EVERY DESCRIPTION
In the Best Manner and at Lowest Rates.
SEND US YOUR ORDERS FOR
BILL-HEADS, LETTER-HEADS, NOTE-HEADS. STATEMENTS, EN
VELOPES, CARDS, POSTERS, CIRCULARS, AND ALL
KINDS OF MERCANTILE PRINTING.
We do Pamphlet work in good style and at moderate prices.
We have New Presses, New Type, and first-class workmen.
We guarantee satisfaction.
Mail orders solicited and promptly attended to.
Address THE BALLOT PRINTING CO.,
Charlotte, N. C.
THE SCIENCE OF LIFE.
Something Everybody Ought to Know.
s
Ilow to promote digestion, keep the
body healthy, and the mind clear, and
how to avoid stomach and liver troubles,
and distressing headaches, are problems
easily solved by the use of Ayer’s Pills.
•♦For the euro of Headache, Ayer’s
Cathartic Pills are the most effective med
icine I ever used. —Robert K. James,
Dorchester, Mass.
I have found Ayer’s Pills an Invaluable
remedy for Headaches. For a long time
I liad suffered intolerably with this com
plaint. and Ayer’s Pills are the first medi
cine that really gave me relief. They are
truly a wonderful medicine.—J. S.
Hoiisnet, Rehrcrsburg, Pa.
# HEALTH niFBOYXD.
For months I was greatly afflicted with
Indigestion, Liver Complaint, and Con
stipation. I tried various remedies, but
found nothing to help me until T coin- :
meneed using Ayer’s Pills. After taking
one box my health was so much improved j
that I procured another. Before I had
finished the second box my health was
completely restored. —Jos. Aubiu, Jlocto
Block, High st., Holyoke, Muss.
I tuffered for months with stomach anil
liver troubles. My food did not digest,
my bowels were sore and constipated, and
my back and head ached incessantly. I
tried various remedies, but received no
benefit until I commenced taking Ayer’s
Pills. These Pills benefited me at once.
I took them regularly for nearly a month,
and my health was completely restored.
D. W. Baine, New Berne, N. C.
COMPLETE CUKE.
I had been a sufferer for many years
from Dyspepsia and Liver troubles* and
found no permanent relief until I com
menced taking Ayer’s Pills. They have
effected a complete cure.—G. W. Mooney,
Walla Walla, W. T.
For many years I suffered from Liver
Complaint,*mid a disordered stomach. I
tried the best physicians in the state, hut
received no help from them. 1 was
pelled to give up business, hud neither
strength nor ambition, and suffered con
stantly. I filially began taking Ayer’s
Pills, and, before I had finished tin* first
box, my health was greatly improved.
After taking four boxes I wus completely
cured, and have been perfectly well ever
aince. —J. L. Nighswandcr, Ashley, Pa.
Arer’a Cathartic Pills have beoii the
only medicine needed in my house for
a number of vears. They never lait
William Dow, Maine, Minn.
THE BEST
Remedy for Gout, Rheumatism, or Neu
ralgia, is Ayer’s Pills. ** Is know no one
who has suffered more than myself from
the distress and torment of Gout. My
ease, which was of great severity, and of
long standing, was completely cured by
taking Ayer's PilLs. Uildred O. G. Dana,
Pittsburgh, Pa.
For several years I suffered from the
torturing pains of Neuralgia. At last I
discovered a remedy in Ayer’s Pills,
which cured me of a ’severe attack of this
disease, and has since kept me free from
it.—Mrs. Jane Benson, Sand llill, Mich. •
Ayer’s Cathartic Pills are the only med
icine used in my
Family
They keep the liver, stomach, and l>owel*
in perfect condition,and an? the best tiled- V
icine I know of. —J. 11. Kirkpatrick,
Piedmont, S. C.
■! Until recently I have been troubled
with Rheumatism during every rainy
season since I came to California. Last
fall, when the rain came on, I began
i taking Ayer’s Pills, and continued using
1 them for a month, i am happy to s«v
i that I have been perfectly free from
[j Rheumatism ever since. —David Cook,
‘ Placerville, Cal.
A sufferer from Liver Complaint, Dys
pepsia, and Neuralgia, for the last twenty v
»; years. I have spent dollar after dollar
; 1 for medicine, with very little benefit.
. Learning, recently, that Ayer’s Pills were
. ■ highly recommended in such ca»es. 1 pro
- cured a box. and took them according to
j directions. They have benefited me more
tbau any other
Medicine
. I have ever taken. —P. R. Rogers, Need
, more, !ud.
, Ayer’s Cathartic Pills are the most
thorough remedv I know of for Rheuum*
. twin. 1 suffered for months with this
painful affection, and. after trying many
remedies, without finding relief, began $
taking Ajer’a Pills. 1 felt better in less
! than twenty-four hour* ash r taking them,
and, in than a mouth, was completely *1!
, i cured. U. 11. Middleton. Leigh. l*a.
For the purjM**es of a cathartic, and as a *
stimulant to the stomach, liter. :
bowels, the safest aud mildest r< an dy is
Ayer’s Pills^/
| Pnnuwl b» nr .l.c. Ay.rfcCd., I.ow.it, 51 ay. '
I t) iU l>ru*fm, niM »1. •« boul.* **■