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CHARLOTTE MESSENGER, Published every Saturday at Charlotte, N. C. By AV. C. Smith. Subscription Kates.—Always in advance. One Year $1 50 I 3 months 50 8 months 1 00 2 months 35 6 months 75 | Single Copy. 5 Notify us at once of all failures of this paper to reach you on time. All money must be sent by registered letter, money order, or postal note to W. C. SMITH. Charlotte, N. C. Short correspondence of subjects of interest to the public is solicited but persons must not be disappointed if they failto see the articles in our columns. We are not responsible for the views of correspondents. Anonymous communications go to the waste basket. COLORED NEWSPAPERS. When wo speak of colored news papers, we mean those run by colored men. AVo have a goodly number in the State, some of which seems to bo doing well. They all have some in fluence and are using it to good or evil effect. Therefore it is the duty of every one of those papers to make the best of his own and do all he can to help his brother of the quill. Some of our papers have their own offices and are learning young colored men the art of type-setting. This is as it should be, but all did not start out with their own offices, many of us started w’ith patent sides and have found it hard work tt> keep going. It is necessary that we all remain friend ly one toward the other. We regret that it has been our misfortune as well as others, to have said things about our brethren that we should not have said. A dozen years experience has taught us that we neither help our selves nor others, neither do we grati fy our readers by evil speaking to or of our brethren. Some of our brethren have been disposed to ridicule the patent side papers ; that is wrong. While we are differently situated from others and have advantages over them, there are j many advantages in the patent si'des of today for a poor publisher. Again j we notice some of our brethren ridi culing others for their uiisfo; tunes and boasting in their own littleness. We all should be working for one j common aim, the elevation ofourrace. ! On the journalistic sea nearly all start out on smooth waters and have pleas ant sailing for a time ; but when we j get out of sight of land, the oil gives | out and we have no where to buy and j nothing to buy with, we begin to I thiDk of the hardships of an editorial life. We will find enough to do to keep above the waves and no time to picture our brothers faults. The secular papers can dabble in many things unbecoming a religious paper, hence it is necessary for every community to have a secular paper. A laborer is worthy bis hire, and we do not think the time has come yet when we can publish a paper in the South for one dollar a year. We would urge upon the brethren not only to keep in peace with each other, but they should agree on what to charge for subscriptions and advertis ing. We have suggested and worked for a press convention. Let us have it brethren. Let every secular col ored newspaper meet the republican press convention when called and be prepared to do our full duty in the political as well as the inoral and in dustrial field. How pleasant a thing it is for brethren to dwell together in unity. NEW ENWLA.Ni) LETTER. By an immutable law of God, the old year has find and taken its place among the historic events of the past, and many have entered upon the new to assume new duties and responsibili ties. As we recount the changes wrought in State, Church and institu tions, the incidental and accidental occurrences, mark at the same time the demonstrations of the goodness of the Lord in the preservation of our life, we aro made to say, “Bless the Lord, 0, my soul.” We look over the obituary record of the past ycir, and ce classed among its illustrious dead Henry Ward Beecher, Bishops Gain and Shorter, statesmen ex-Viee-President Wheeler, J. R. Pinch, and others of like prominence in Church and State. New England has Imd very moderate weather during the winter -scarcely enough snow to enjoy sleigh-riding. The most prevalent topic for go.-sip at present is the marriage of Miss Flora Batson, the noted ballad singer, to Mr. J. G. Bergen (white.) It ap pears that Mr. Bergen had acted as manager for Miss Batson in her concerts and through his influence with the whites and her’s with her own race, they had met with unusual success; finally they married, and blended more closely their efforts. Bishop S. T. Jones, D.D., says of her: “The secret of her matchless power of elec trifying an audience lies not solely in her studied art, hut in the captivating melody and sweetness and singularly extensive range of her faultless voice, coupled with her simple, unostenta tious and childlike naturalness.” On Friday night last we were done the honor of performing the marriage ceremony at the fifth anniversary (wooden) of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hart, of Bridgeport. The affair was grand. The bride and groom appeared in rich costume, and seemed to enjoy the “connubial rites,” as they did five years prior. The presents were numerous and valuable. Prof. Els dorf was director of the music. Mr. Walter Stevens, and others, assisted. On last evening (Tuesday) there arose two storms, a light snow storm with out, and a heavy surprise storm with in (the parsonage). We could not for a moment imagine what mob it was coming up the steps, nor for what purpose. It is true we had been ap prised of the fact that there would be a surprise given, and of course ice were invited, which thing completely rid our mind of the least idea of their coming to the parsonage. All at once, before we had time to scarcely say “Jack Robinson,” they broke out singing, “What a Happy New Year. Being so wonderfully sur prised, we felt at first like saying, “They don’t live here; they moved away three weeks ago,” but when we returned out of our trance and heard the table groaning underneath the burden of the product of generous hearts, we thought, “It is good to be here. Indeed, it was a surprise and highly prized. For fear of giving an insult we invited them to come again, it would be no offense. The benefac tors were Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Stevens, Mr. A. Hawley, Mr. and Mrs. 11. R. Hawley, Mr. and Mrs. E. Walker, Mrs. E. Murray and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Broadfield, Mrs. F. Barklay, and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Butler, Mr. and Mrs. Russell, Mrs. K. Ford, Mrs. G. Brown. Mrs. E. Purdy, Mrs. L. S. Smith, Misses Har ris, Truly, Iluse, liraham, Johnson, Mrs. N. Williams, Mrs. Manuel, Mrs. Hopkins, Prof. Elsdorf. Mr. B. F. Davis, and Editor 11. Hicks, of Charleston, S. C. G. L. B. The Fayetteville District. Raleigh, X. C., Jan. 18, ’BB. Mb. Editor — • Dear Sir: —You will please allow lfic space in your columns to state the work of the Fayetteville District: Evan’s Chapel is moving along very nicely under the pastoral care of Rev. J. M. Hill. He was preparing to purchase a bell for the church. I hope he will succeed. Rev. D. F. King, of Husk Grove Circuit, is doing very well. He is improving his circuit. AVo had a pleasant time in conference. I then visited Rev. M. X. Levy, at Manchester. AS r e had a pleasant con ference. The Elder had made all things pleasant. He is improving the church at Manchester. Also a nice hell for his church at Beaver Creek has been purchased and jiaid for. My next visit was Jonesboro cir cuit, under the care of Elder D. A. McKay. He is doing very well with his people, and they love him much. At the same place where the honored Editor taught school, and gave much instruction to the people I had the pleasure of visiting the sohool there a few days ago, taught by Mr. T. K. Tucker. He is certain ly doing much good there. 1 exam ined a few of his scholars. I found them efficient on the most of their studies. 1 went from there to Lillington— Rev. S. M. Best in charge. AVc had a pleasant conference, and they seemed to be well phased with the new pas tor. He is preparing to improve his churches. I visited the school at Lillington taught by Bro. G. AV. Mi— Dougald. 1 examined his classes and they were smart. He is doing credit to himself 1 next visited <htk Grove eirent. under the pastoral care of Rev. G. B. Kelly. He is the right rnau in the right place. He is preparing to improve his churches. Ac. We had a fine conference. I will write you again when I get around. A. M. Barrett. Letter from Cameron. Camerox, N. C., Jan. 7,1888 Mb. Editor — Dear Sir: — Please allow me to say, after witnessing a - Xmas, and a merry movement of the band of Sanford, I realized at the festival a nice time. Much was made for the Church. Plenty of bread, chickens and goodies of all sorts. In company with Mrs. A. 11. Flem ming, the guest of Mrs. M. A. Evans, I boarded the ears for Sanford ; there I I left a number of ladies and gentle men at the depot, sorrowing our de parture. I arrived at Sanford at 12 ! A. M-, stayed over until 3:25, boarded the ears for Swann’s Station. I was then accompanied there by Mr. G. AV. Richardson, of Chatham, who made the time quite pleasant for me. I soon arrived—found Misses Emma and Jane Thigpen awaiting my arrival. My trunk bofeg weighed was 95 pounds, while I was the major of one pound. Oh, how funny ! a little per son with a large trunk. I opened school this week with 29 in number. I think the Messen ger will have a wide circle in this section Many speak of taking it.! My school will last about three months, j My morning walk is half a mile. Yonrs, for the Messenger. S. F. Foexo. Pres idiug Elder’s Appointments. Charlotte District. —lst Round. Little Rock—December 1-4. Rockwell and Jonesville—Dec. 9-11. Torrence Chapel—December 10-18. Biddle—December 23-25. Moore’s Sanctuary—Dec. 30-Jan. 1. Clinton Chapel—January 5-9. China Grove—January 13-6. Pinevillc—January 20—23. Grace Church—January 20-29. lleuryville—February 3-0. Trinity—February 10-13. Kings Mountain—February 17-20. Monroe—February 24-20. Redding Spring—March 2-5. Book Hill—March 9-11. Matthews—March 16-19. Mowing Glade—March 24—27. R. S. Rives, P. E. Fayetteville District. —lst Round. Fayetteville—December B—ll. Manchester—December 17-18. Jonesboro—December 31-January-l. Lillington—Jauuary 7-8. Oak Grove —January 14—15. Haywood—-January 21-22. Johnstonville—January 21—22. Glover’s Grove—January 28-29. Gee’s Grove—February 4-5. Egypt—February 11-12. Carthage—February 18—19. New Zion—February 25-26. A. M. Bakrett, P. E. Raleigh X. C. AVadesboro District— lst Round. Flat Rock—January 7—B. Lcthee—January 14—15. Jordan’s C. Manly—January 21-22. Green Lake—January 28-29. Chcsnutt—February 4—5. Hallic’s Grove—February 11-12. Roper’s Grove—February 18-19. Bennettc’s—February 25-20. Forcstville—March 3—l. Rocky Mount—March 10-11. Robeson’s X Roads —March 17—18. Dr. J. T. Williams Offers his professional services to the general public. Office hours from 9 to 10 a. m. 2t03 p. in. Office No. 24 West 4tl» street. Night calls from residence No. 506 South E. street, Charlotte, N. t CJAVK MONEY O AND DISAGREEABLE CONTROVERSIES ! with agents who persuade you to send off your little pictures to New York to have them enlarged and framed. You can have alt tins sort of work done at home much lietter and just as cheap, notwithstanding the false asser tions these agents make to 911. hy ••ailing at H. BAUMCiAKTEX’M Photograph : Gallery. Charlotte. N. C. HENDERSON'S BARBER SHOP ! TIIE OLDEST AMD BEST. Experienced and polite workmen always ready to wait on customers. Here yon wil’ get a neat HAIR (XT ami clean SHAVE. JOHN S. HENDERSON. East Trade Strre*. Charlotte. N f*. Republican State Convention. The undersigned Executive Commit teemen call a State Convention of the Republican party of North Carolina, to be held in Raleigh on AVcducsday, the 23d day of May, 1888, for the purpose of electing four delegates and four alternates to the National Repub lican Convention, to be hold at Chicago, on the 19th day of June, 1888, and for the purpose of nomina ting a candidate for Governor and other State officers and three candi dates for Supreme Court Judges, to select a State Committee and for the transaction of such other business as may be deemed proper in the judg ment of the convention. Each county is entitled as delegates in said convention to twice the number of Representatives in the lower House of the General Assembly. All persons without regard to past political affiliation, who are is sym pathy with the principles of the Re publican party of this State, arc in vited and requested to unite with the Republicans under this call in the selection of delegates. J. C. 1.. Harris, A'. S. Lisk, J. H. Williamson, Geo. C. Sci rlock, R. E. Yorxo, 11. E. Davis, J. 11. Harris, A. X. Dockerv, W. C. Coleman, J. J. Mott, J. R. Smith, G. AV. Cannon, J. 11. Montgomery, E. A. White, T. M. Argo. QAROLINA CENTRAL R. R. CHANGE OF SCHEDULE. AVilmington, N. C., Jan. 1, 1888. WESTBOUND TRAINS. No. I. No. 3. Nos. 5A 7 STATU 'NS. Pailyex. Daily ex. Tri- Sunday. Suiiday. weekly. lvWilnrgton C:4op.m. 7*Uoa.in. 5:45 p.m. No. 7. ivLaurinli'rg 11:33 a.m. 5:00 a.m. lv Hamlet. ±O3 7.00 arCliarlotte 7:00 3.00 p.m. tv Charlotte 8:45 a.m. IvLinrolut'n 11:00 tvSlielby, 12:54 pan. ar Rutherf'n 3:00 EAST BOUND TRAINS. No. 2. No. 4. Nos. HAS STATIONS. Dailyt*x. Dailyex. Tri- Sunday. Sunday, weekly. tv Hutlierrn 8.40a.m. Iv Shelbv 10.52 lv i.mcoliit'n 12.45 arCliarlotte 3.00 lvCliarlotte S.oop.tu. 7.00 a.m. lvHamlet 1.25a.m. 2.30p.m. 4.00 No. 0. tv Laurinh'rg 2.27 5.45 a.m. arWilm’gton 8.25 4.25 p.m. Trains Nos. 1. and 2 make close connection at Hamlet to and from Raieiyli. Tliroujth steeping ears between Wilming ton and Cliarlotte and I ’liarlotte and Raleigh. Take train No. 1 for Statesville and stations on the W. N. C. R. R. and points west. Also for Spartanburg. Greenville. Athens, Atlanta and all points Southwest. laical Freight Nos. 5 and G tri-weekly between Lanrinbttrg and Wilmington. No. 5 leaves Wilmington Tuesdays, Thursdays and Satunlays. • No. G leaves Luirinhurg on Mondays, Wednesiiays and Fridays. Loral Freight Nos. 7 amt 8 tri-weekly Laurinbnig and Charlotte. No. 7 leaves Laurinburg on Mondays. Wednesdays and Fridays. No. 8 leaves Cha lotteonTuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. L C. JONES, Superintendent. F. W. CLARK, General Passenger Agt. A. W. Calvin, —DEALER IS — Family Groceries of all kinds, Country Produce nlwavs on hand. CHICKENS, EGGS, BITTER and all kinds of VEGETABLES and FRUITS. £??“Frec delivery to all parts of the city. H B KENNEDY, DEALER IN Confectioneries, Fancy anti Staple Oroeerles. Chickens, Eggs, Butter, Yegcta blcs, and all kinds of Country Produce. Everything kept in a well regulated Grocery Store. Fine Fruits a speci alty. No. 303 South Graham street, Charlotte, N. 0. Illustrative Sample Free HEAL THYSELF! 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Smith of Boston, tho prima donna and song bird of America, and Miss Ednobaii Naiiar also of Boston, the foremost Elocutionist f and Header, will lead in Grand Star Concerts to he given at the following named cities and dates. The Rev. J. C. Prick, the peerless orator, will accompany these ladies and deliver an address. Danville, Vn., Monday, Jan. 23. | Charleston, S. C , Monday, Feb. G. Greensboro, N. C., Tuesday, Jan. 24. | Columbia, S. C., Wednesday, Feb. 8. Fayetteville, “ Wednesday, Jan. 25. Chester, S. C., Thursday, Feb. !). Durham, N. C., Friday, Jan. 27. Charlotte, X. C., Friday, Feb. 10. Raleigh, N. C., Monday, Jen. 3(1. Concord, N. C., Monday, Feb. 13. New Berne, “ Wednesday, Fob. 1. i Salisbury. N. Wednesday, F<*b. 15. Wilmington, N. C., Friday, Feb. 3. Baltimore, Md., Friday, Feh. 17. A4TThc patronage of the public at large is cordially solicited. General admission, - 25 cents. | Reserved ft iris, - 35 cents. No one can afford to lose the pleasure and profit of these entertainments given by the best artists of the race and which will be an exhibition of the highest development on these lines. What the Leading Newspapers say of Miss Smith ami Miss Nahar: The Musical World has been startled by a very brilliant light in Miss Adelaide G. Smith of Boston. Miss Smith came and conquered. A r e» York Gloltc. Miss Smith is possessed of a bcwitcbingly sweet soprano voice. She en tranced her hearers through tho very subtlety of the charm of her singing.— -Yen' York Gazette. Miss Naiiaii is a reader of talent. TL r gestures are easy, graceful and to the point, while her stage presence would do credit to many a professional actress. — Boston Daily Adcertiter. Especially fine was the “Last Hymn” by Miss Naiiar, while lo r readings of “Aunt Jemima’s Courtship” and “Kentucky Philosophy” were inimita ble.—St. John (A r . lt.) Daily Telegraph. As a dramatic reader, Miss Naiiar has few equals Os Miss Xahau’s readings we can say nothing but words of praise.— St. John ( .Y. IS ) Globe. Miss Edxokaii Naiiar in her dramatic reading of the “Sioux Chiefs Daughter” made a strong hit, and in her two encore pieces showed a versa tility rarely seen.— Halifax (N. S.) Morning Herald. Her art is no art, but nature itself. She is both elocutionist and actress. —Newport (R. 1.) Daily Nr ins. Miss Smith has a powerful, well cultivated voice, and sang with excel lent taste. — Worcester Daily Spy. Miss Smith’s singing was excellent and a suprise to those who had never heard her.— Hartford Daily Times. Miss Smith’s voice is of fine quality, rich and powerful and exhibited fine cultivation.— Saratoga Springs Daily Journal. E. M. ANDREWS, Has the largest and Most Complete Stock of In North. Carolina. COFFINS & METALLIC CASES. Pianos and Qkga ns Os the Best Makes on the Installment Plan. Low Prices ami 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. X. C. THE Messenger is published every Saturday at CHARLOTTE, - - N. C„ in the interests of the COLO RE D PE()P I, E AND THE REPUBLICAN PARTY. It is the only Republican paper in the Western end of the sixth Congressional Distrcit. Subscription, $1.50 per year. W. c. Smith, Editor mill Proprietor, Cliarlotte, X. C.
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