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CHARLOTTE MESSENGER. SATURDAY, JULY 80, 1887. OUR CHURCHES. St. Michael’s (P. E.) Church, Mint St. Services al 10 a. m. and Bn. m. Sunday school at 4p. in. Key. I’. P. Alston, pas tor. 31. E. Church, Graham Street. Ser vices at 3 p. m. and 8 n. ni. Sunday school at 10 a. m. Rev. E. M. Collett. pastor. First Maptist Church, South Church St. Services at 11 a. m., il p. m. and 8 p. in. Sunday-school at 1 p. in. Rev. A. A. Powell, pastor. Elienczer Baptist Church. East Second St. Services at 11 a. ill., 3p. m. and Bp. n. Sunday-school at 1 p. in. Rev. Z. haughton, pastor. Presbyterian Church, corner Seventh and College Sts. Services at 3 p. in. and Bp. 111. Sunday-school at 10 a. in. Rev. It. P Wveins, pastor. Clinton Chapel, (A. SI. E. Z.) Mint St. Services at 11 a. in., 3 p. in. and 8 p. m. Sunday-school at 1 p. m. Rev. SI. Slade, pastor. Lillie Rock, (A. SI. E. Z.) E St. Ser vices at 11 a. m., 3 p. in. and 8 p. in. Rev. Wm. Joiinson, |iastor. If your paper has a blue , cross mark, it will’be stopped X till you pay up. We cannot continue to send it to you without some money. Please pay up and let us continue it to you. ■LOCAL. ANNOUNCEMENT, After the 9th of July wc will re ceipt for only 3,6, and 12 months subscriptions at the following rates : 3 months, 50 cents; (5 months, 75 cents; one year, §1.50. RiTlt your paper has a blue mark on it this week, it will simply mean we are compelled to discontinue send ing it to you until you settle up. We regret to stop it, but cannot send it after the blue mark appears. Rev. P. J. Holmes, P. O. box 73, Rockingham, N. C., is the Supreme Governor of the Universal Brother hood of North Carolina. New Agents. —Miss S. F. Young, Cameron ; J. E. Smith, Fayetteville ; 11. 11. Hill, Wilmington; R. K Grier, Matthews; I. I. Walker, Salis bury ; <l. IF. Henderson, Washing ton, T>. C. * Watermellons are plentiful and cheap. The streets were crowded with country people last Saturday. Street cars will lie running on Fast Trade street in a few days. Absence from the city this week accounts for the scarcity of news and locals. The Messenger is only a dollar and a half a year, and the only Negro paper in Charlotte. Mr. A. W. Calvin has begun the erection of a half dozen houses on Mint street opposite the jail. The Sunday School Convention of the Fayetteville District will convene next Thursday, the 4th of August. I he grand rally at Grace Church is tomorrow week. Let all friends to Zwi and Christianity help them. The last issue of the North Carolina G'-ccgc, was brim full of letters. " illiamson promises a successful fair this year. Shall we help him? The Oriole literary society gave a B'icial entertainment last nighi at Mr. Houser’s, for the benefit of the mem bers and a few special friends. The Raleigh base hall boys will play our best nine on the 4th and a fine game is expected. After the big time next Thursday, comes the Sunday School convention at Kuthcrfordton on the 10, 11 and 12 of August. Crops are good all along the line in South Carolina and everybody in hope ful of the good time coming when the harvest will he gathered. The Greensboro District conference of the A M. K. Church will convene at Graham on the 9th of August The Sunday School convention will he held at the same time and place. The prohibition election comet oft in Texas on the 4th of August. The ground is being hotly contested by eaeh side each side is hopeful of success. One watcrmellon train ran into another, about two miles below < better last Wednesday and demolish ed several cars, an engine arid about six car loads of melons. Mr. James Jones, an old citizen, died last Thursday evening after a long illness and was buried yesterday from Clinton Chapel by the Brotherly Aid Association. All persons who have been receiv ing this paper since last July will be called upon the first of next week for their money please be ready for us. Mrs. Eliza Sparklin, has the sympathy of our citizens in her troubles. She had just sold out to go to her husband in Alabama when she was imformed by letter of his sudden death, which occurred last Monday. The Chronicle often makes mis takes and one is that it often gets the names of our white physicians where it should have Dr. Williams’ is per forming operations. It wns Dr. Williams,the efficient colored surgeon, who was extracting the ball from Plummer’s side when the officer arrived for the prisoner. Next Thursday is the firemen’s day in this city. They anticipate a grand time. We expect to see many visitors in the city, yet we know they will be well cared for and it js expected that the good reputation of the race will be kept up. Everybody is going to be good natured that day and no one is going to offer an insult or injury. A serious difficulty occurred in Greenville last, Sunday, in which William Plummer was shot by. Kimmon. He received a flesh wound in the left side that is not necessarily fatal. The ball was ex tracted by Dr. J. T. Williams. The parties were all bound over to criminal court, Foolish, ambitious boys, give themselves and their parents much unnecessary trouble. All differences should be settled without resorting to violence. Personals. Bishop Lomax arrived home last Saturday from California. Rev. C. C. Petty has returned from California and will spend the summer in North Carolina. He is much im proved in health. Rev G. L. Blackwell passed through the city last Wednesday for Chester, S. C., to visit the convention and friends. Rev. FI. 31 Collet spent last Sabbath in Concord. His pulpit was filled by Rev. FMmund Davidson. • Rev. R. P. Wyche has been quite sick. Wc arc glad to know he is improving. Rev. P. P. Alston spent last Sabbath in Lincolnton. There was no preaching at his Church. Prof. S. G. Atkins returned from Lincolnton last week, spent Sunday in Concord and visited this city and the convention at Chester this week. Slate Sunday School Convention. The State Sunday School Conven tion of the A. M. FI. Zion Church of South Carolina convened in Chester, S. C., on Wednesday, the 27th inst., in Jit, Zion Church—Rev. G. W. Clinton, president, in the chair. The address of welcome was delivered by Mr., D. C. Baum, and responded to by Rev. J. B. Colbert, of Pineville, N. C. The president then read his an- i nuu! address. It, was an able paper, entertaining, and full of information. It pointed out the errors and short comings of the schools, atul showed how all could be successful and do great good to themselves and humani ty generally. It was a well written and instructive paper. At night the annual sermon was preached by Rev. J. B. Colbert. He took for a text: “Search the Scrip-1 tores, for in them yfi think ye have J eternal life.”—John v : 29. lie made ! a fine effort, and all were well pleased I with the sermon. He referred to the | millions of souls in the uncivilized ! parts of the world, who have not the i Scriptures, and to the philosophers and wise men of old who had not a saving knowledge of Christ; he dwelt; upon the rSasous why the Scriptures should he searched, and the dangers j of rejecting them. The audience was ! carried away with his eloquence, logic, and sound reasoning. A collection was raised for the bene fit of the Convention. Amour the visitors we met Missis I L jttic Be-kbiiu, Jennie Jone-s, and Alice Tucker, Mrs. G. W. Clinton, Revs. E. Hinton, G. L. Blackwell, R. S. Rives, J. B. Colbert. The Convention was called to order at 10 o’clock Thursday by Rev. Clinton. This was a business meet ing, and much for the good of the Church and Sabbath School work was done. The convention adjourned for dinner at two o’clock, and reassembled at four to hear the essays read by the young ladies of the District. First on the programme came Miss Mary I. Walker who read an essay on “The influence of the Sunday School in the Home.” Other essays were read by Misses A. F. Tucker, M. G. Benson Laura Hinton, Sissy Crockett, A. FI. Walker Mrs. E. J. Clinton- Some of these papers were as good as heard before our best institutions and literary societies. They were all good. Speeches were made by Dr. Clinton, Elder Walker Rev. Black well and others. The final 'session was held F’riday morning. Rev G. W. Clinton was reelected president, Rev. J. R. Colbert secretary, Miss Annie E. Walker corresponding se cretary. The convention adjourned to meet in Columbia the 4th •Wcdnes-' day in July 88. Miss Lottie Beckham Miss Sophia Wimbush and Rev. R. C. Collins were also among the visitors. Grand Rally. • Rev. R. H. Stitt requests us to an nounce that Grace Church will make special efforts on the first Sunday in August to raise money to make a payment on their lot. They have bought on B street between 3d and 4th, and ask the public to turn out to-morrow week and give their assist ance. Credit will be given to all per sons for what they give, and it is hoped the contributions will be many and liberal. Remember the day, August 7tb. Convention Incidents. The Convention at Jlonroe was visited by two presiding elders, two editors and about two dozen school teachers. Jlr. R. H. Blunt played, Miss Mag gie Wright sang soprano, and Miss Jlinnio Sumner sang alto for the Con vention. Fresiding Elder Simmons objected to being called “father,” because be said it was a reflection on himself, as he is not a married man, and not necessarily very old. The good people of Jlonroe know how to care for strangers. Some of our folks wanted to move down right away. Jliss Gcorgie Williams and Jlrs. Jlaggie Smith were about the last to leave. Miss Annie Imes and Miss Jlaria Gaston were arftong the visitors to the convention, and added much to the pleasure of the young men waiting in town to take up their schools. Miss Logic Chresfield is in Jlonroe aho, ami it was a pleasure to meet her. II B KENNEDY, DEALER IN Confectioneries, Fancy and Staple Groceries. Chickens, Flggs, Butter, Vegeta bles, and all kinds of Country Produce. Everything kept in a well regulated Grocery Store. Melons, and Fine j Fruits a specialty. No. 303 south Graham street, Charlotte, N. C. REDUCTION IN GROCERIES ! To-day* June 2T>tl», I will .sell Flour, Meal, Biuon siiifl Sugar, at prices below competi | f ion. Conic get our prices oil these articles ! and Ik; convinced. Z. HAUGHTON, Jr., ROB south D street. i BRANCH HOUSE, 100 Market Street, next to Academy of Music, CHARLEKTON, S. C. ! F’irst Season will he opened July 1, ’B7. : First-Clans Hoard and Accommodations at i reasonable rates. P. M. 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We curry a full stock of all grades, aad of the Very Best Quality, and guarantee that you shall hare the worth of your money in every instance. Our Prices' will be Bade low to soil the times. Call and see ns. A.E.RANKIN & BRO. TEION STREET. BOARDINGHOUSE, CONCORD, N. C. The traveling public will he accommo dated with comfortable rooms and hoard. House situated on Depot street, in front of the Seminary, near depot, and convenient to all visitors. Terms reasohaUe. _ J.E. JOHNSTON. VIRGINIA HOUSE, CHARLOTTE , AT. C. Accommodations furnished travelers at reasonable rates. Comfortable beds and rooms. House located .in the central and business part of the city. Table tarnished with the best of the market. Meals at all hours. J. M. GOODE, - Proprietor. CHARLOTTE , AT. C. HELLO! WHO’S THERE? YES? Come up Wade, and seethe improvements. ELECTRIC LIGHTS, TELEPHONE. ELEVATOR, And various otherattractkms. Just think of it, 425x78 feet of flooring to be filled with Crockery, China, Glass, Silverware, Tinware, etc. Each department is to be seperatc. and under the management of polite aad at tentive clerks. - GRAND OPENING OF JANUARY 25, 1887. Each visitor will receive a Souvenir. R. B. HARSFIELD. CHINA PALACE. ' Dr. J. T. Williams Offers his professional services to the gen eral public. CALLS ANSWERED DAY and NIGHT. Orru n—Fourth street, between Trron and Church, rear ol Express Office. Char lotte, N. C. figflßON Es TONIC taSewiwSfawTam a nan. W Tit f. Mira MOM r /ZiiiiaCerdial CUBES DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION. WEAKNESS, CHIUS AND FEVER* MALARIA, LIVER COMPLAINT, KIDNEY TROUBLES, I NEURALGIA AND RHEUMATISM. TT to Invigorat- -. IT (tom HEW x tog aad Ov- 1 UPE ta tk> lightful to take. Bl whole SYSTEM end of creet value M |A| tv Streaavhaewf u e Medic ire lor lU|\| Hie Nwcin.Tw sS»nn| A S FT I £SJS>ptottivEm dren VI fe.ltr* the bod. 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