tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36559346874571934172024-02-06T20:10:15.125-08:00UnderTheBigOakAmerican History from the Perspective of Vermilionville and Early Lafayette.David Barryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18021672107776048429noreply@blogger.comBlogger491125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655934687457193417.post-61406746517038206302018-06-22T18:55:00.000-07:002018-07-11T09:26:13.262-07:00Timeline1975-1976 12<br />
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July 15th . 1913: News From Milton (on Blogger) (Pic-Milton)<br />
July 16th . 1908: Bitten By Mad Dog OK. - (Show actual clipping)<br />
1968: Fire Guts Dixie Phonograph (on Blogger) (Pic-TBD)<br />
1968: City Parks Name (on Blogger) (Pic-TBD)<br />
July 17th . 1907: Skating Rink (on Blogger) (Pic-SkatingRinkLocation)<br />
1968: Freshwater Bayou Project (on Blogger) (Pic-TBD)<br />
1968: Congress St. to Laf. High (on Blogger) (Pic-TBD)<br />
July 18th . 1911: New Ice Plant (on Blogger) (Pic-TBD)<br />
July 19th . 1902: Should Women Vote? (on Blogger) (Pic-ShouldWomenVote)<br />
July 20th . 1904: Lights Out (on Blogger) (Pic-AntiqueLamp) (Caption: Antique B & H Perfection) Keresene Oil Brass Lamp - 1904 - Bradley & Hubbard)<br />
July 21st . 1911: Dangers of CommonHousefly (on Blogger) (Pic-CommonHousefly)<br />
1968: Civil Defense Center (on Blogger) (Pic-TBD)<br />
July 22nd NO POST<br />
July 23rd 1898: New Map For Lafayette (on Blogger) (Pic-TBD)<br />
July 24th 1908: Railroad Bakery Changes Hands (PicRailroadBakery)<br />
July 25th 1903: New Brick Building (Pic NewBrickBuild-map 1906)<br />
1918: Yellow Dog Clubbers Club (on Blogger) (Pic-TBD)<br />
1968: USL Stadium Delayed (on Blogger) (Pic-TBD)<br />
1968: USL TV Station (on Blogger) (Pic-TBD)<br />
1968: 'Lafayette Day" at Astroworld (on Blogger) (Pic TBD)<br />
July 26th 1912: Immurgluk Ad (pics only) (Pics-Immergluck01 Immergluck02)<br />
July 27th 1909: WonderfulTelephone (on Blogger) (Pic-WonderfulTelephone) (Caption: <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> <span style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222222;">A </span><span style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222222;">Telefon HÃrmondó</span><span style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222222;"> "stentor" (announcer) reading the day's news in 1901.)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222222;"> 1968: New Telephone Office (no Blogger) (Pic-TBD)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222222;">July 28th 1911: Pinhook-Demanade (on Blogger) (Pic-Pinhook/Demanade)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222222;"> 1968: Freshwater Bayou Opens (on Blogger) (Pic-TBD)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222222;">July 29th 1968: Hollier Floor Covering (on Blogger) (Pic-TBD)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222222;">July 30th 1898 Terror of Swamp Arrested (on Blogger) (Pic Hornsby)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222222;"> 1968: Sunset Limited Hearing (on Blogger) (Pic-TBD)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222222;"> 1968: Acadian Flag (on Blogger) (Pic-TBD)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222222;">July 31st 1908 OpeningSchools (on Blogger) (Pic-OpeningSchools)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222222;">Aug. 1st ...1906: Depot in Rayne (on Blogger) (Pic-TBD)</span></span><br />
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<br />David Barryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18021672107776048429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655934687457193417.post-45844109127338438142017-11-05T18:01:00.000-08:002018-07-08T11:52:38.093-07:00*** EARLY LAFAYETTE PROMOTING LAFAYETTE'S GROWTH.<b style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">SUPPOSE WE DO. - </span></b><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We are all interested in the growth of Lafayette; suppose we all chip in and buy a handsome cup to be presented to that man or woman who shall do the most for the advancement and betterment of the town during the year 1905. It is a fine way to show appreciation of good citizenship and public spirit.</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Lafayette Advertiser 1/4/1905.</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>DO A LITTLE FIGURING. - </b></span><b>If a Five Dollar bill remains in circulation in Lafayette for five years, figure out how many things it will buy, how many debts it will pay, how many hands it will pass through, how many times each man or woman will receive it in payment for something, and then do a little thinking - perhaps you will discover an important fact. </b></span><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Lafayette Advertiser 1/4/1905</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We are glad to note our correspondents recommending a diversification of crops in our parish. This we have all along advocated. Commence this year, and you will find that your own interests, and the general prosperity of the parish will rapidly advance.</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Lafayette Advertiser 1/4/1890.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "palatino";"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Lafayette enters upon the new year with brighter prospects than ever before in its history. It has made rapid and substantial improvement in the past twelve months, and not one step towards retrogression. There seems to be nothing to hinder the fruition of the building promises for future advancement and increased prosperity. While we appreciate this condition of things fully, we rejoice also in the fact that our neighboring towns keep even stride with us. Like blood - soil, climate, natural advantages and generous rivalry are bound to tell; and the <i>ci-devant</i> "Great West" must look well to its laurels, else South Louisiana will gain the lead in the future.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "palatino";"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Lafayette Advertiser 1/5/1889.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Falling Into Line.</b></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span>Lafayette is growing apace, and the directors of the First National Bank realize the consequent necessity of making greater provision to accommodate the fast expanding business of that institution. It was decided at the last meeting of the Board of Directors to replace the present bank building with a larger and more substantial structure of imposing design, to be fitted up with modern furniture and fixtures. The east side of the new building will be placed on a line with the newly widened Jefferson street, which will add to the appearance of the building as well as to the appearance of the street.</b></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b style="font-family: Times;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Lafayette Advertiser 1/6/1904.</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b style="font-family: Times;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span></b> </span><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Merchants Did Well.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> We are happy to state that our merchants did a good business during the holidays. With but few exceptions, the clerks do not complain that business was so brisk and rush so big and continuous that they could not go home on New Year's day and get a piece of turkey. Cold lunch might do well all other days, but on this great holiday the average clerk will not be contented with it, unless the rush is as large as those who sometimes read about.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></b><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> It is wonderful the amount of pure, unadulterated nerve some people possess. We are in receipt of a letter from the manager of one of the largest hotels in the South describing his house in the most glowing terms. He adds that our patrons would be delighted to know of this house. Probably they would but the letter is an advertisement, pure and simple, and we failed to see any coin accompanying it, or any postscript, etc., stating that the "stuff" would follow. Now, we want to state for the benefit of this party that we also run a hotel, on a small scale, 'tis true - ourself being the only guest - but quite large enough to keep us hustling. We also run this paper, the money derived from the publication of which, goes, for the most part, to the maintenance of our hotel. In other words, we print advertisements for money. Lafayette Gazette 1/6/1894.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span>The Gazette was pleased to receive the following letter from Rev. H. Armstrong, who is well and favorably known by the people of Lafayette, where he has many friends who will be glad to hear from him. We do not know if the letter was intended for publication, but feeling confident that it will be read with pleasure and interest by a number of our readers we take the liberty to publish it :</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></b><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Dear Gazette - As I am now stationed in Franklin, and as you were a regular and welcome visitor to my humble home in Lafayette during the past year, I take this method of returning thanks for the favor.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></b><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> This is a nice town, and there are evidences on every hand of wealth, refinement and prosperity. Notwithstanding His Excellency Governor Foster, and the Hon. Don Caffery, our United States Senator, have left us for a time, at least, the town still lives and grows. Boats, large and small ply the Teche, and the elegant saw mills seem to be in a race with each other, and the sugar refineries equal to any in the world, are adjacent to the town, and are literally sweetening the town and country in every direction. Enterprise and push seem to characterize our people. There is only one obstacle in the way that I can see, to great prosperity, and that is the want of good schools for everybody. This prevents immigration here; it prevents it in Lafayette, and it will prevent it everywhere. Hope The Gazette will take a bold and uncompromising stand for the right. It will pay in the end. Advocate temperance and advocate the immigration of American people among you. Fight along these lines, and victory will perch upon your banner. Long live The Gazette.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Very cordially,</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> H. ARMSTRONG.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Jan. 3, 1893.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Lafayette, La., Jan. 2, 1905.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> To the Hon. members of the City Council, Lafayette, La.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> DEAR SIRS. - Kindly grant me permission to raise the roof of the building adjoining my store st least four (unreadable words) more substantial and serviceable. If permission is granted I shall use galvanized iron which will reduce the danger of fire.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Yours respectfully,</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> MRS. W. TANNER.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><br /></span></b><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Moved and seconded that this Council grants the permission to Mrs. W. Tanner under conditions as above stated. Carried.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Work on the Doucet brick building corner Lincoln avenue and Garfield alley is progressing fast. Laf. Adv. 1/11/1905.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>The High School.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b> The High School this year has a larger enrollment from the country than ever before. The total enrollment is 105. Of this number 42 are from the country, some from Pilette, some from near Scott, and others from various parts of the parish. This shows clearly that the High School is not and has not been only a town school; but that its benefits are being received in large degree by the people of the this parish, and proves the wisdom and forethought of the school board in establishing and maintaining a central school of high class for the benefit of the whole parish. </b></span><b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Lafayette Advertiser 1/11/1902.</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">No person can now come to this town and not impressed with its natural beauties and exhibitions of taste on every hand. We are a thriving community.</b><br />
<b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Laf. Adv. 1/11/1890.</b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";">The merchants and all business men of Lafayette are very much interested in having good roads. During the closing season unusual activity was noticeable in the streets of the town, and we are sure that the business done by the merchants has been larger than ever before. This increase in the local commerce has been due, in a great measure, to the large quantity of cotton hauled here to be ginned and sold. Fortunately the roads were in good condition and farmers living many miles and were enabled to come here and secure the advantageous terms of the local gins and cotton-buyers. Without good roads a large portion of the cotton which found its way here would have been deprived of its just share of trade. The importance of improved highways can not be overestimated and it seems to us that the businessmen of Lafayette should do all in their power to have good roads for the next cotton season. How would it do to revive the Good Roads League? Lafayette Gazette 2/2/1901. </span></b><br />
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David Barryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18021672107776048429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655934687457193417.post-50249662479036146592017-10-31T16:24:00.001-07:002018-01-30T22:40:31.526-08:00Posts POSTS<br />
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JAN. 1<br />
New Year 1909<br />
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1907 Street Fair<br />
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1906 Teachers Deserve Pension<br />
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Farming With Dynamite<br />
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JAN 6.<br />
Chelsea 7750<br />
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1913 Parcel Post<br />
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1898 M E Dedication<br />
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JAN 9.<br />
1914 Broom Company<br />
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1911 Census Report<br />
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JAN. 11<br />
1910 - 10 Years of SLI<br />
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JAN. 12<br />
1912 Welcome Town of Maurice.<br />
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JAN. 13<br />
1914 Daughters of Confederacy Organize.<br />
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JAN. 14<br />
Cross Country Drive<br />
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1909 High Insurance Rates<br />
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JAN. 16<br />
1869 The Coming Railroad<br />
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JAN. 17<br />
HOME BUILDERS<br />
Evangeline Circle<br />
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JAN. 18<br />
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JAN. 19<br />
1912 Gift for Library.<br />
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JAN. 20<br />
1914: U. D. C. Chapter Formed<br />
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JAN. 21<br />
1882 A Synagogue In Laf.<br />
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JAN. 22<br />
1909 - S. P. Buys Land West of Lafayette.<br />
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1914<br />
Mail Boxes at Depot<br />
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1906 Jefferson Posts Notices<br />
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JAN. 25<br />
1910 - The January Comet<br />
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JAN 26<br />
1909 Fruit Peddlers Arrested<br />
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JAN 27<br />
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JAN 28<br />
1910 Blenk Teurlings Cathedral<br />
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JAN. 29<br />
1909<br />
Lafayette Wholesale Grovery<br />
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JAN 30<br />
Majestic Theater<br />
1907 Mardi Gras<br />
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1913: S. P. Adds to Shop<br />
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1909: Telephones for the Farm<br />
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1900 A Public Library<br />
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<br />David Barryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18021672107776048429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655934687457193417.post-11495039931743321172015-01-13T13:05:00.000-08:002017-12-31T08:58:57.755-08:00**DECEMBER 31ST M C<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;">From the Lafayette <em>Gazette</em> of December 31st, 1898:</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;">ALCOHOL IN LAFAYETTE ???</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;">High License or Low License?</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><b> <span style="font-size: small;">Some time ago the City Council passed an ordinance fixing the liquor license at $1,000. Previous to that the Police Jury had fixed the parish license at the same figure. One thousand dollars for the town and parish was decided upon by both bodies as just and proper. The advocates of a high license approved the action of the parochial and municipal authorities and some good results were hoped for by those who believe that the liquor traffic ought to be regulated as much as it is possible to regulate it.</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"><b> The Police Jury, however, weakened and at the request of several numerously signed petitions ordered that an election be held to obtain the sense of the voters of the parish on the question of high or low license. The election was held and a large majority of the voters expressed their preference for a low license. The Police Jury will now place the parish license at $200, the amount decided upon.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"><b> The question then arose: "Will the Council retain the $1,000 license notwithstanding the change in the parish?"</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"><b> A special meeting of the Council, called for the purpose of settling the matter, was held Tuesday evening. Upon a motion to fix the license at $200, the same as the parish, the vote stood as follows: Ayes - Jno. Hahn, G. A. Martin, A. E. Mouton, J. A. Landry.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"><b> Mayor Caffery vetoed the resolution. Under the charter it requires a two-third vote to pass an ordinance over the mayor's veto, and the question that arises is: Does it require two-thirds of the whole Council to kill the veto, or does it require two-thirds of its members voting. As the charter is not clear on this point it is impossible to say. Had Mr. Bru been present and voted aye and had the resolution been passed over the veto it would have settled the matter beyond doubt, but some time ago Mr. Bru sent his resignation to the Council and does not attend the meetings of that body. It seems, however, that he is still a member, as his resignation has not yet been accepted and an effort will be made to have him attend the regular meeting next Monday when it is hoped some definite settlement will be effected. As it is we have neither high nor low license, a condition which can be productive of nothing but confusion.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"><b> We understand that the saloon keepers have entered into an agreement not to take out any licenses and consequently Monday we will have an eminently dry town. How long it will remain dry we don't know.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"><b> The Gazette has already expressed its views on this subject and it is useless to repeat them. We believe that a high license for the town and a low license for the parish can not fail to be injurious to the commerce of the town without a possibility of accomplishing any good. The Gazette hopes that Mr. Bru will attend the next meeting and that the matter will be satisfactorily settled. </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"><b><i>Lafayette Gazette 12/31/1898.</i></b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;">Coming to Falk's. - </span></b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">The lovers of good music will be pleased to learn that the Schubert Symphony Club will give one of its delightful entertainments in Falk's Opera-house on the 20th of January. The press everywhere speaks in eulogistic terms of this splendid company of artists. The Post classes it among the best that have visited Houston this season. </span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b>Lafayette Gazette 12/31/1898.</b></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><i> To the editor of The Gazette.</i></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> A few individuals of this town pretended to be indignant at the fact that Lieut. Moss commanded colored soldiers. These immaculate individuals consider themselves above contamination by any sort of contact with negroes. They don't seem to know that there is less contact between the officer and soldier in the regular army, than there is between the farmer and his laborers, the doctor and his patient, the lawyer and his client, or the merchant and his customers. They are ignorant of the fact that the officers of the regular army, who know the qualities of the negro soldier, prefer top serve in a colored regiment than in some of the white regiments. Indeed, the ideas of these pretentious critics are founded entirely on ignorance and prejudice.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;">Accident at Refinery. - </span></b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">A Malay employed in The Lafayette Sugar Refinery had his right arm caught in the machinery last Thursday morning. The man was attended by Drs. J. F. Mouton and A. R. Trahan. who dressed his wound. It is believed that the amputation of the arm will be necessary. </span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b>Laf. Gazette 12/31/1898.</b></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;">The Cosmopolitan Club. - </span></b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">The "Cosmopolitan Club" is the name of a new organization in Lafayette. It was organized a few days ago with a large membership and the following officers: John Greig, president; Paul Castel, vice-president; Charles Debaillon, secretary; Jerome Mouton, treasurer. The new club has secured the studio building on the court-house square for its headquarters.<b> </b></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;">Back from "San Antone" - </span></b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Mr. F. E. Davis, of San Antonio, Texas, arrived in Lafayette last Tuesday, and will reside here permanently. He has connected himself with the Moss Pharmacy and will devote his energy toward the further development of that model place of business. Mr. Davis made a large number of friends during a former residency of several months in Lafayette, and these will be glad to learn of his return into our midst. </span></span><b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-small;">Lafayette Gazette 12/31/1898.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> During the past week the following visitors were entertained at the home of Dr. F. E. Girard; Miss Came Allen, of New Orleans; Miss May Knickerbocker, of Crowley; Miss Pearl Harmanson, of Opelousas; George Hayman, of New Orleans; Henry Irion, of Eola; John Lewis, of Opelousas. Lafayette Gazette 12/31/1898.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><b> </b><span style="font-size: small;">Sheriff Ike A. Broussard, the custodian of the law in Lafayette parish, and one of the best known sheriffs in the country, is a guest of the Commercial Hotel. The sheriff came on down to the city after having delivered up his prisoner, Willie Foreman, who was captured the other day, after one of the most exciting chases in the history of any criminal in the State, to the gang of workmen below Lockport near Lafourche.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Sheriff Broussard's capture of Foreman is attracting attention all over the country. The story of how he hid away in cotton houses for days and nights, and then lay unbder a building on the wet ground for an indefinite period, makes one of the most remarkable narratives in the criminal annals of the state, all of which was told in the Picayune a few mornings ago. Mr. Broussard is suffering from a severe cold contracted while under the building at Gueydan. The reason Mr. Broussard pursued this method of capturing his man was in order to take him alive. He did not wish to kill him, and, therefore, it was necessary to make the capture when Foreman was off his guard, for he always declared that no sheriff could return him to bondage alive. If they wished to take him dead, all right, but they would never land him the penitentiary alive. Sheriff Ike Broussard did not say much, but he started in to capture Foreman, and the result is well known all over the State.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Foreman was serving in the penitentiary when he escaped and returned to his home out in Lafayette parish and defied arrest. He said no one could take him. He was sentenced for nineteen years for the murder of Gustave Bertrand, a well-to-do merchant of Duson station, a little point twelve miles west of Lafayette on the Southern Pacific. Sheriff Broussard returned him into the keeping of Captain D. B. Row, who has a gang of convicts at work six miles below Lockport.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Sheriff Broussard was asked what he thought of the conditions up in Tangipahoa, where a good many people have expressed the wish that this nervy, slouch hat, keen-eyed man of Lafayette could be for a few years, and he replied:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> "If I were up in Tangipahoa, I would either quiet them down, or else I would make it a hot time for sure -- one of those two things. That is my idea of settling the difficulties up there. I would use peace measure first, and if they failed, then they would get a taste of their own medicine, and it would be administered in good big doses."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Mr. Broussard will be in the city for a day or two yet. He is enjoying the races and theatres, and thinks he deserves a little respite, on which point everyone agrees with him. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"><b> From the New Orleans Picayune and in the Lafayette Gazette of 12/31/1898.</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Tax-payers who have not yet settled for their taxes are urged to do so at once in order to avoid costs. Under the new law the notices issued through the mail have to be registered which entails an additional cost of 25 cents instead of 10 cents as heretofore. After the 31st of December all who have not paid will become delinquent. I. A. Broussard, Tax-Collector. Lafayette Gazette 12/31/1898.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> In this material age there are many persons who would improve on old Diogonese, and instead looking with a lantern is search of an honest man, they would start out armed with an arc light if they were asked to find a fellow with an honest conscience. That, however, would be a waste of time for there lives near Carencro a young farmer, named Hazard Prejean, who is honest enough to suit the most cynical followers of the morose philosopher.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> On Tuesday of last week Adam Domingue, a thrifty farmer, lost on the road leading to Carencro a pocket-book containing $250 in greenbacks. Hazard Prejean who happened to travel over the same road, found the pocket-book. He went home, counted the money and after talking over the matter with his wife decided that it would be wise to wait until the loser would make known his loss before speaking to anyone of what he had found. In this way, they thought, the owner be discovered. On the following Sunday Father Laforest announce from the pulpit of St. Peter's Catholic church that Mr. Domingue had lost $250 on the public road and advised the finder to return the money to its owner. Mr. Prejean was now sure that there was no chance of making a mistake and he has lost no time in finding Mr. Domingue to whom he gave the pocket-book with its precious contents. Mr. Domingue very generously rewarded Mr. Prejean with a gift of $25.</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Miss Marie Mouton arrived last Saturday from the Grand Coteau convent to spend the holidays at home.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> A number of young men with Louis Lacoste in the lead are making the preparations to give a dance to-night at Lacoste's hall.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Louis and Thomas Debaillon and Lee Delahoussaye, who are attending Jefferson College, are spending the holidays at home.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Clegg, Jr., of Louisville, Ly., are visiting relatives in Lafayette.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Prof. and Mrs. R. C. Greig spent several days this week visiting relatives in New Orleans. While in the city they attended sessions of the Convention of Education.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> E. H. Vordenbaumen, formerly a resident of Lafayette, but now a leading hardware merchant of Shreveport, was in Lafayette this week.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The Star of Hope Temperance Society gave a very enjoyable party in Deffez's Hall Thursday night.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Davis were pleased to welcome them to Lafayette this week. The Gazette is glad to state that Mr. and Mrs. Davis will reside here permanently.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Judge Julian Mouton is having a neat dwelling-house built on the vacant lot near Mr. Lusted's property. Levy Ames is doing the building and C. E. Carey the painting. Lafayette Gazette 12/31/1898.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> A traveler in Nevada tells a story of a family which consisted of the husband, his wife and two grown sons. The old lady was the only of the family who did not take a little of the "O, be Joyful." Sitting by the fire a few minutes, the old man tipped a wink, and the visitor followed him out. Stopping by a shed, he pulled out a long necked bottle, remarking : "I have to keep this hid, for the boys might get to drinking, and the old woman would raise the devil." They took a drink and returned to the fireside. Soon Tom, the eldest son, asked the visitor to see the horses, and taking him behind the barn pulled out a flask, saying : "I have to keep this hid, for the old man will get drunk, and then the devil is to pay," and they both took a drink and returned. Soon Bob stepped on the visitor's toe and walked off, the visitor following, As they reached the pig-pen. Bob drew out a good sized bottle, remarking ; "You know the old man and Tom will get drunk, and I have to hide this."<br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">THE CLOSING YEAR.</span></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">By G. D. P</span><span style="font-size: large;">RENTICE</span><span style="font-size: x-large;">.</span></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> As by a mourner's sigh— -and on yon cloud, <br />
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That floats so still and placidly through heaven, <br />
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The Spirits of the Seasons seem to stand, <br />
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Young Spring, bright Summer, Autumn's solemn form, <br />
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And Winter with his aged locks, and breathe. <br />
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In mournful cadences that come abroad <br />
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Like the far wind-harp's wild and touching wail, <br />
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A melancholy dirge o'er the dead year <br />
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Gone from the Earth for ever. <br />
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'Tis a time <br />
For memory and for tears. Within the deep <br />
Still chambers of the heart, a spectre dim. <br />
Whose tones are like the wizard voice of Time <br />
Heard from the tomb of Ages, points its cold <br />
And solemn finger to the beautiful <br />
And holy visions, that have passed away <br />
And left no shadow of their loveliness <br />
On the dead waste of life. That spectre lifts <br />
The coffin-lid of Hope, and Joy, and Love, <br />
And, bending mournfully above the pale <br />
Sweet forms that slumber there, scatters dead flowers <br />
O'er what has passed to nothingness. The year <br />
Has gone, and, with it, many a glorious throng <br />
Of happy dreams. Its mark is on each brow, <br />
Its shadow in each heart. In its swift course, <br />
It waved its sceptre o'er the beautiful — <br />
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And the are not It laid its pallid hand <br />
Upon the strong man — and tho haughty form <br />
Is fallen, and the flashing eye is dim. <br />
It trod the hall of revelry, where thronged <br />
The bright and joyous — and the tearful wail <br />
Of stricken ones is heard where erst the song <br />
And reckless shout resounded. It passed o'er <br />
The battle-plain, where sword and spear and shield <br />
Flashed in the light of mid-day — and the strength <br />
Of serried hosts is shivered, and the grass, <br />
Green from the soil of carnage, waves above <br />
The crushed and moldering skeleton. It came <br />
And faded like a wreath of mist at eve ; <br />
Yet, ere it melted in the viewless air, <br />
It heralded its millions to their home <br />
In the dim land of dreams. <br />
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Remorseless Time — <br />
Fierce Spirit of the Glass and Scythe— what power <br />
Can stay him in his silent course, or melt <br />
His iron heart to pity ! On, still on. <br />
He presses, and for ever. The proud bird, <br />
The condor of the Andes, that can soar <br />
Through heaven's unfathomable depths, or brave <br />
The fury of the northern hurricane. <br />
And bathe his plumage in the thunder's home. <br />
Furls his broad wings at nightfall, and sinks down <br />
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To rest upon his mountain crag — ^but Time <br />
Knows not the weight of sleep or weariness, <br />
And Night's deep darkness has no chain to bind <br />
His rushing pinion. Revolutions sweep <br />
O'er Earth, like troubled visions o'er the breast <br />
Of dreaming sorrow — Cities rise and sink <br />
Like bubbles on the water — Fiery isles <br />
Spring blazing from the Ocean, and go back <br />
To their mysterious caverns — Mountains rear <br />
To heaven their bald and blackened cliffs, and bow <br />
Their tall heads to the plain — New Empires rise, <br />
Gathering the strength of hoary centuries, <br />
And rush down like the Alpine avalanche. <br />
Startling the nations — And the very stars. <br />
Yon bright and burning blazonry of God, <br />
Glitter a while in their eternal depths. <br />
And, like the Pleiad, loveliest of their train. <br />
Shoot from their glorious spheres and pass away <br />
To darkle in the trackless void — ^Yet Time, <br />
Time the Tomb-builder, holds his fierce career. <br />
Dark, stern, all-pitiless, and pauses not <br />
Amid the mighty wrecks that strew his path, <br />
To sit and muse, like other conquerors. <br />
Upon the fearful ruin he has wrought.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> From the Lafayette <i>Advertiser </i>of December 30th, 1903:</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Disastrous Blaze in Business Portion of Town - T. J. Toler and the Signal Printing Company the Heaviest Losers - Telephone Exchange Burned - Rayne and Jennings Render Valuable Assistance.</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Crowley, La., Dec. 27. - Shortly after 2 o'clock this afternoon a fire broke out in the Acadia bakery, broke out in Acadia bakery, on Second street, between Parkerson avenue and Avenue F. which resulted in a loss of approximately $50,000. The origin of the fire is unknown, but is is supposed to have caught from the oven in the bakery.</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> The flames spread rapidly from the bakery to the other building. The large photograph studio of Barnet Bros., and the T. J. Toler brick block were completely wrecked. The Crowley Signal building, adjoining the Toler block, was damaged to a great extent, together with other buildings and property in the immediate vicinity.</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> The fire department was prompt in responding to the alarm, but before water could be secured the Barnet building, a two-story frame structure, was one mass of roaring flames. It was seen that it would only be a waste of time to attempt to save the building, as the Toler store-room on Second street was rapidly becoming ignited. The interior of this building soon became a mass of flames, when spread to the main block on Parkerson avenue. This building was occupied on the first floor by the First National Bank, T. J. Toler's hardware store and the Duson Insurance Agency. The second story was occupied by the Cumberland telephone exchange, the editorial office of the Rice Journal and Gulf Coast Farmer, Story & Pugh's law office, January's real estate office, and Dr. Patterson's office. The second story of this building, as well as the rear of the first story, was complete loss.</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> It was thought it would be impossible to save the building occupied by the Signal Printing Company, owned by L. S. Scott, but the relief afforded the local fire department by the arrival of the departments from Jennings and Rayne helped to check the spread of the flames.</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> The stocks of Toler's hardware store and the Signal stationary store were moved into the street. Most of the office furniture in the second story of the Toler building was a complete loss.</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> The fire was witnessed by over 3,000 persons, many coming here from neighboring towns, as the report was circulated that the entire town was on fire, and two special trains were run, one from Rayne and one from Jennings.</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> The losses can not be estimated correctly at this time (6 o'clock), as the fire is still burning, though under control.</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> T. J. Toler will be the heaviest loser, the Signal Printing Company and Barnet Bros. coming next.</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> The loss of the property of the Cumberland Telephone Company was complete.</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> It is stated that the loss, as a whole, is about covered by insurance. Lafayette Advertiser 12/30/1903.</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Would Be a Good Resolution.</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Friday will mark the birth of a new year, and as this is the season for making resolutions, let us all resolve to do just a little more for the welfare and advancement of Lafayette than we have in the past. Some of us unfortunately have allowed our own affairs to occupy our minds to such an extent that we have not found time to think and plan for the general good. With the new year let us set apart some of our thoughts for the betterment of our home town, and out of many minds some tangible working idea will be evolved that can be developed greatly to the advantage of all. And in order to give permanence and effect to such a resolution, let us form an association of those so resolving with stated times and periods for exchanging and discussing ideas, that the most promising may be selected and receive the solid support of a responsible body. Individuals may do much; but in matters affecting the rebuilding of a town, a definite association is necessary through which plans may be executed, such an association may be a board of trade, business men's association, or progressive league; but by whatever name it is called, it must represent the forward movement of the community.</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> As a new year resolution, let us form a progressive league, and keep it up. Such a league will have to be active, thoughtful and vigorous to amount to anything, and above all be patient, for Rome was not built in a day, neither can we hope to do marvelous things; but hard and persistent work will accomplish results eventually, and that is what we want - results.</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Lafayette is ready and waiting for a representative progressive league, the people here have just proved that they believe in their town and are prompt to act when it is shown that it will be a benefit, by the splendid improvements now going on in Jefferson and Pierce streets. The laying down of concrete sidewalks and widening those streets upon the request of the property owners establishes beyond a doubt the wide-awake, public-spirited men who call Lafayette home, and such men are ready for a progressive league, and they will not be found wanting whenever a feasible plan for the upbuilding of the town is presented to them with a request for assistance.</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Let us then observe the new year by organizing a progressive league. Lafayette Advertiser 12/30/1903.</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">NEW YEAR GREETINGS!</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> The Advertiser sends New Year greetings to it its many patrons, readers and friends. In a few short hours from the time we go to press a new year will be ushered into existence, and to one and all we hope that it may be a year of joy and gladness. The year 1893 with its record prosperity and happiness, and sorrows and disappointments will soon join the "silent majority." To some communities it was a year of trouble, but to the people of Lafayette parish and of Southwest Louisiana it was a year of plenty and general good fortune. We believe that most of our people who owe, are gradually paying of of debt, and taken as a whole that the balance on the business of the year which is now closing is largely in our favor. We trust that 1894 will deal as kindly towards us. Lafayette Advertiser 12/30/1893.</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Christmas has come and gone, leaving in its wake, we have no doubt, for many, some fond recollections. Here in Lafayette the day was celebrated in true American style, and joy prevailed universally. Fire works there were in abundance, and tin horns by the score.</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> "Smoke there was a tophet, confusion as of babel, and noise as of the crack of doom." The boys evidently had a good time generally as well as the girls. On Christmas eve there there was a lively party of young people armed with noise-producing instruments of diverse patterns who made a sortie upon unsuspecting people with a very fine effect. Santa Claus is said to have done his duty very thoroughly and in consequence all of creation was happy.</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">All the Town Public Schools Hold Interesting Exercises.</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> All of the town schools observed Christmas by having appropriate exercises before closing for the holidays. The little folks at the Masonic Hall School invited their friends around on Tuesday and entertained them nicely with songs, recitations, etc. At the Primary School the exercises were held on Wednesday and afforded a great deal of pleasure to those who were present. At the High School programs were prepared by the upstairs pupils and the downstairs pupils. Misses Christian's and Dickson's rooms united in having a Christmas tree. It was a pretty sight, all loaded with presents for pupils and teachers, and the prettiest sight of all was the cheerfulness, happiness and infectious good spirits prevailing in the room. Below are the two fine programs rendered at the High School:</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br />Races. - On Sunday, Jan. 3 and 10. If you like a good race, don't forget these two dates. Watch for the announcement of the big races to come off the latter part of January. Lafayette Advertiser 12/30/1903.</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> New Paper. Saturday The Vermilion, a semi-monthly issued by the students of the Industrial school, made its appearance. It is a neat little four page, three column paper, and is well edited. The Advertiser extends a cordial welcome to welcome to The Vermilion and wishes it many years of usefulness. Lafayette Advertiser 12/30/1903.</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Hunting Party.</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> A party consisting of J. A. Deffez, Gus Landry, D. Boutin, and J. Delhomme, of Crowley, spent four days in the marsh near Gueydan shooting ducks. They report plenty of ducks and fine sport, but the pleasure of the hunt was marred by anxiety caused by Mr. Landry's mishap of getting lost. He ventured too far in the marsh and was lost for forty-eight hours. A gentleman, who was thoroughly acquainted with the marsh, found him, and brought him back to camp. Lafayette Advertiser 12/30/1903.</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Alfred Anderson a negro was killed Christmas night in Bodenheimer's saloon near the depot. The cause of the killing was a dispute over a game of cards, a very small amount, ten cents, being involved. The murderer, who is said to be a black negro and a stranger, escaped and as yet has not been captured. Lafayette Advertiser 12/30/1903.</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> We are authorized to announce the name of LOUIS LACOSTE as candidate for the office of sheriff of Lafayette parish, subject to the will of the democratic primaries, Jan. 19, 1904.</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> We are authorized to announce the candidacy of ED. G. VOORHIES for re-election to the office of clerk of court of Lafayette parish, subject to the action of the democratic primaries, Jan. 19, 1904.</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> We are authorized to announce PAUL L. DECLOUET as a candidate for the office of State Representative of the parish of Lafayette, subject to the action of the democratic primaries of Jan. 19, 1904.</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> We are authorized to announce GILBERT J. ST. JULIEN, JR., as a candidate for the office of State Representative of the parish of Lafayette subject to action of the democratic primaries of Lafayette parish, Jan. 19, 1904. Lafayette Advertiser 12/30/1903.</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> We are authorized to announce the candidacy of DR. J. F. MOUTON for re-election to the office of Coroner of Lafayette parish subject to the action to the democratic primaries, Jan. 19, 1904.</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> We are authorized to announce the candidacy of GALBERT BIENVENUE for re-election to the office of justice of the peace of the 3rd ward of Lafayette parish to be subject to the action of the white democratic primaries of Jan. 19, 1904. Lafayette Advertiser 12/30/1903.</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">BEGAN MONDAY.</span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The Work of Moving the Buildings Along Pierce and Jefferson Streets.</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> The work of moving back the houses on Pierce and Jefferson streets ten feet began on Monday, starting with The Gazette office. The contractor is L. H. Thompson, of Crowley, who has contracted with the City Council to move all the buildings on the part of the street to be widened for $750. Mr. Thompson has provided all necessary for the moving and will push the work as fast as possible. Lafayette Advertiser 12/30/1903.</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Worked Houston Attorneys Out of Their Coin. - Had Railroad Damage Suit Which Was a "Sure Winner" - Secured Money with Which to Defray Burial Expenses.</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> A number of Houston legal lights who a day or two ago who a day or two ago were sure that they had the best cause for damages against a railroad that ever happened, are now keeping a sharp lookout for a coal black negro of the backwoods plantation stripe, says the Houston Post.</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> The negro buncoed the lawyers out of several dollars in cold cash. He began working his scheme last week. He called on a certain firm of lawyers, and entering the office with hat in hand in the slave-time darky style, after much salaaming, told one of the first that he wanted to bring suit against the Southern Pacific railway for damages. His son, a young man about 20 years of age, he stated, had received injuries over on the line of Texas and New Orleans, from which he had died after being brought to Houston. The death, he stated, had occurred only three hours prior to his visit to the office.</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> He was asked for information concerning the accident, and went into details as follows: His son was an employe of the company, and was underneath the Pullman car, fixing the air pipe, when the conductor gave the engineer the signal to go ahead. The young man was thrown beneath the wheels and one leg severed close up to the hip, and an arm mangled. He was placed on the train and brought to Houston and died two hours afterward.</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> The old darky pictured the accident in such a manner that his hearers could almost see the ponderous wheels as they ground the life out of the boy. The company, he stated, had offered to compromise and pay him $500, but he did not think this was enough. The company also offered to pay the funeral expenses, but he did not want to place himself under any obligations to the company. However, he needed $20 to defray the burial expenses. At this point he and the lawyers began striking a trade, and the old darky showed that he was no novice in the making of a deal. He argued for fully whether he should give the attorneys one-third or one-half of the amount received from the company, and finally in an agreement was reached, that in the event the case came to trial, he would give the lawyers half, but in the event a compromise for a certain sum was effected the lawyers were to have only one third. At this stage in the proceedings the question of advancing money to defray the funeral expenses came up. The old darky, just to show his good faith, stated that he had a horse and wagon, and that he would give a chattel mortgage on these for the amount advanced. This was agreed to and a blank mortgage was secured and drawn up. He was so ignorant and illiterate that he could not even sign his name.</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> At any rate, he got the cash, and with much bowing backed out of the office, promising to return the next day with his wife, when the papers incidental to the bringing of the suit would be signed up. He has not shown up yet - at least not at the office where he made his debut. However, he has made the rounds among a great many of the attorneys of the city since his first appearance, and is stated that he has succeeded in working several of them out of sums ranging from $15 to $25. At one office he even went as far as to produce a letter purporting to have been written by the claim agent of the road, making the offer to compromise. The letter to all appearances was regular.</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> The best part of the joke is that one certain attorney is even yet kicking himself because he was knocked out of the chance of putting up the burial money and thereby, in his own language, was "knocked out a a dead cinch against the railroad." The darkey had appeared at his office and recited his story, and a trade was made, the attorney agreeing to put up $20 just on the strength of the story, without the preliminary of taking a mortgage on the darky's horse and buggy. He did not happen to have the amount in his possession at the time, and leaving the darky in his office, went out to borrow it. When he returned the negro was gone, and an investigation disclosed that another firm of lawyers had heard about the negro's case and sent a decoy after him. He was found in the attorney's office and prevailed upon to turn over the case over to them, they offering him better terms.</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> One of the attorneys who was victimized sees the humor of the thing. He says that the old darky's conduct and general appearance would fool anyone, and he is loath to believe that the negro was unaided in concocting the scheme. He is inclined to the belief that some of the railroad attorneys figured out the graft in order to get even with the attorneys who jump at railway damage suit cases.</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> It was learned last night from a gentleman who spent a few months in the West last summer that the lawyers in the towns of Tuscon and Bisbee, Ariz., and El Paso, Texas, were worked by a negro suiting the description of the negro who succeeded in fleecing the Houston legal lights, and that a similar scheme was worked. He did all three places in one week, and in El Paso alone succeeded in picking up $160 by his pretended suits against the railroads. Lafayette Advertiser 12/30/1903.</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> More attention should be given to the Pin Hook bridge. Patching serves no purpose. Vehicles passing on the bridge shake the whole construction, and the holes are so dangerous sometimes that horses are subject to slip their feet through and suffer serious injury. Those in charge of the bridge should bear in mind that the "safety" and "welfare" of the families of this section of the parish are more "concerned" in that bridge being repaired and well kept than the undersigned slam cast upon the whole people of the parish by my friend, "A Countryman" in his unfortunate pessimistic views in the event of the worthy "untried young man" landing in the office of sheriff. I desire to say, also, that the kind proposition made by one of our friends of Lafayette to make Lafayette and Pilette into one entitled "Greater Lafayette," in purpose, in heart, in spirit and in soul will fail to reach the harmonic impulse of our "Baby-town," unless the bridge is better cared for.</span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Lafayette Advertiser 12/30/1903.</span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /><br /><br /><br /> Selected News Notes (Advertiser) 12/30/1903.</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Geo. Carroll Dead. - Geo. Carroll, who served as telegraph operator here for a short time, died in El Paso last week.</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Supt. Alleman and family spent Christmas in Jeanerette.</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> W. H. Smith, who had charge of the Carencro school last session, has returned to Lafayette and will take a position with the Moss Pharmacy on the first. We extend him a cordial welcome back to Lafayette.</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Real Estate Agent Cutting, of Jennings spent Monday in town with Real Estate Agent J. C. Nickerson, talking over matters in their line.</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Dr. N. P. Moss is showing a beautiful calendar received from Mr. Wm. Moss in Hawaii. The calendar was designed and printed in those far way islands, and is very artistic.</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Lafayette is represented at the State Teacher's Association now in session in Ruston by Dr. Stephens and V. L. Roy of the Industrial School, W. J. Avery, principal of the High School, and Supt. L. J. Alleman.</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Mrs. E. R. Randolph, of New Orleans, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. E. L. Stephens.</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Mrs. C. K. Darling and child are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Nickerson.</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Prof. and Mrs. Andrew McBride, of New Orleans, are visiting friends in Lafayette, after spending Christmas with Mrs. McBride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Melancon, in Breaux Bridge. They will return to New Orleans Saturday.</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Rev. J. D. Harper, at one time presiding elder of this district has been assigned to Lafayette to succeed Rev. A. C. Smith, and will preach at the Methodist church at 11 a. m., Jan 3.</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Hon. Overton Cade, of Royville, was a visitor to Lafayette Monday.</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Pay your poll tax and help the schools.</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> L. G. Cox, tax agent for the Southern Pacific, was in Lafayette Tuesday looking after the affairs of the company in his department.</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Dr. F. J. Mayer, of Scott, was circulating among his many friends here Monday.</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> The many friends of Mr. Pink Torian will regret to learn that he is confined to his home by illness.</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> We regret to state that Willie Huff is quite sick with typhoid fever.</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Special religious services will be held in the Episcopal church here on New Year's day at 11 o'clock a. m.</span></b></span></span><br />
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<b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="font-size: small;"> Gov. Foster has called a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Southwest Louisiana Industrial Institute at Lafayette on Jan. 3. As it will be the first meeting of the Board an organization will be effected before the business of considering propositions is taken up. The Gazette has repeatedly expressed the opinion that Lafayette is the most suitable place in the senatorial district to locate the school. The Gazette is pleased to know that it is not alone in that opinion. It could perhaps be charge with some semblance of property that the paper is naturally biased in favor of Lafayette and that its views on this question are consequently not entitled to much weight, but we submit for the consideration of the Board the following expressions emanating from persons who can have but one end in view -- that is, the success of the institution:</span></b></span></span></span></span></b></div>
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<b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="font-size: small;"> From the Crowley Signal --</span></b></span></span></span></span></b><br />
<b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="font-size: small;"> While everyone of the places which are trying to secure the Industrial School would no doubt sustain it well, yet the principal thought of the committee to choose a site should be the location that will be the most convenient to the people. This would bring the school in Lafayette parish and without doubt such is the location that should be selected. * * This being the case gives Lafayette parish a decided advantage over other places. By all means locate the school at Lafayette parish.<br />
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As Lafayette has the advantage of railroad facilities and central location over its competitors, there is no reason why the Industrial should not be locate there.</span></b></span></span></span></span></b><br />
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The broad public character of the institution contemplated by our legislators makes it of primary importance that it should be located at as central a point as possible, so as to be convenient to prospective patrons. * * In point of geographical situation and railroad facilities Lafayette enjoys decided advantages over the other competing places for the Industrial Institute. Also the question of healthfullness is highly essential in the same connection, and, together with accessibility should have precedence over mere money considerations. And judged by this standard it is plain that our neighbor, Lafayette, has the best claim.</span></b></span></span></span></span></b><br />
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* * * As for instance, if one place be more accessible to a larger number of people that any other, or it it be centrally located, it would be the plain duty of those having the matter in charge to consider these facts. Taking that view of the question, our neig</strong><strong>hors of Lafayette parish, ought to have a strong case. Besides on account of its being the end of railroad division, it is much more accessible. * * * <br />
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<b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">From the St. Landry Clarion -- <br />
* * * Next to Opelousas any point in Lafayette as a college site will benefit St. Landry. First, by reason of contiguity.<br />
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Wheras, The attention of this body has been called to Act. No. 102 of the Legislature of 1898 providing for the location of the Southwestern Industrial Institute -- a State institution -- in the 13th Senatorial District; and,<br />
Whereas, The people of this city have a direct interest in said institution in common with other localities adjacent to said Senatorial District; therefore.<br />
Be it Resolved, By the City Council of Alexandria that in its opinion the success of said institution would be best promoted by locating the same at Lafayette; it would thereby be more centrally located, and more accessible to the people of Alexandria and Rapides parish, than if located at any other competing point.</span></b></span></span></span></span></b><br />
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<b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="font-size: small;"> By City Council of Crowley --<br />
Be it Resolved, by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the town of Crowley, in special session assembled, that we recommend that the Board of Trustees appointed by the Governor of Louisiana to locate the Southwestern Louisiana Industrial Institute in the 13th Senatorial District to locate said school in the parish of Lafayette. We make this recommendation for the reason that we consider that is the most conveniently located of any point in said Senatorial District; it is convenient to our parish from which the said school will receive considerable patronage. Lafayette parish will accessible also to all points in North Louisiana. We believe it would be the most desirable place that this school could be located and it meets our hearty approval to have this school in this parish.</span></b></span></span></span></span></b><br />
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<b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="font-size: small;"> By the City Council of Rayne --<br />
Resolved, That in our opinion the Industrial Institute provided for by a recent act of the Legislature, to be located in the 13th Senatorial District, ought to be located in the parish of Lafayette. We are of this opinion because we are convinced that the interest of the town of Rayne and the parish of Acadia would be best promoted thereby, and second, because we believe that said Institution would be within reach of a larger number of people, and do more good there, than at any other competing point.<br />
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Board of Trustees of said Southwestern Louisiana Industrial Institute for their consideration. </span></b></span></span></span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> An invitation has been extended to all the citizens of the parish to participate in the reception to be tendered Gov. Foster and the other members of the Board of Directors of the Industrial School. The invitation announces that the gubernatorial party will arrive at 2 p. m. Wednesday, Jan. 3. Lafayette Gazette 12/30/1899.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> For Lieut-Governor, ALBERT ESTIPONAL, of St. Bernard.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> For Attorney General, WALTER GUION, of Assumption.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> For State Treasurer, LEDOUX SMITH, of Rapides.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The nomination by the Democratic party of Mr. Will S. Frazee for auditor is a recognition of the young Democracy of this section of the State. Mr. Frazee is fitted by nature and education to satisfactorily discharge the duties of the office of auditor and his selection by the Democratic convention was eminently proper. Being a lawyer of ability Mr. Frazee is thoroughly familiar with the laws of the State which will no doubt greatly assist him in arriving at a correct understanding of the duties of the office of auditor. Lafayette Gazette 12/30/1899.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> The purpose of the meeting was to make suitable arrangements to receive the members of the Board of Directors of the Southwest Louisiana Industrial Institute. The board will meet here on Jan. 3 to organize and to receive Lafayette's offer.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> The following committees were appointed to see that the visitors are properly received and entertained.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Reception - C. D. Caffery, Julian Mouton, B. N. Coronna, N. P. Moss, Crow Girard, Jules J. Mouton, E. G. Voorhies, Chas. O. Mouton. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> During the year which will go out of existence at midnight to-morrow. Lafayette has fared well. Its people have been blessed with a fair measure of prosperity. Everywhere the busy hand of industry shows a commendable spirit of activity. It is true our town has not enjoyed any great "boom," but it has forged ahead in a steady and substantial way. On every hand signs of healthy growth are noticeable. In its march of progress the parish has walked hand in hand with the town. While the town has given many indications of solid improvement, the parish has furnished salutary evidences of an earnest desire to co-operate toward the same end. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Ninety-nine has been a good year. The crops, which are the basis of our prosperity, have yielded handsomely and when the farmer prospers, the merchant, the doctor and the lawyer thrive.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> No doubt there are many among us to whom a retrospective view will disclose unpleasant memories, but after weighing carefully the good and the bad, we must believe that the good will outbalance the other. But, whatever it may be. The Gazette ardently hopes that the new year upon which we are about to enter, will give to all the choicest blessing of life.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Eugene F. Buhler & Co., Ltd., 1605-1607, Dryades street, New Orleans.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> E. C. Palmer & Co., 433-435, Camp street, New Orleans.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> The famous funsters and laugh generators that have been collected from the higher ranks of minstrelry under the banner of Richards & Pringle's-Russo and Holland's big minstrel festival, will be seen at the opera-house Tuesday, Jan. 2, 1900. No more welcome announcement than this could be made to the fun and laughter-loving portion of the public. The management of this mammoth array of Senegambian talent have this season outdone all their previous efforts and have secured nearly all the well-know favorites for their production. Novel and elaborate stage settings and costumes, which have taxed the scenic artists' and costumers' skill and ingenuity, have been prepared to delight the eye, and the world of music has been probed to its innermost depths for the effects to charm the ear. Bobby Kemp, John Rucker and a score of assistant comedians, the fun department is filled to overflowing. The biggest street parade ever attempted by like organization is one of the feature. Will commence at 2:30 p. m. Seats 75c and 50c.<b> </b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: xx-small;"> </span></b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Pay Your Poll Tax. - </b></span><span style="font-size: small;">The one who wishes to vote at any of the elections to be held in this State after the month of April, 1900, must hold his poll-tax receipts for the years 1898 and 1899. These receipts must be dated on, or prior to, Dec. 30, 1899. In other words, if you desire to vote at the national election next November, you will be able to do so only if have paid your poll tax for the two preceding years, and you will have to show by receipts or certificates that the payment was made on or before the last day of December 1899.</span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b> Lafayette Gazette 12/30/1899..</b></span></span></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> A dance will be given at Falk's opera-house to-morrow night. The following committees are a guaranty that the affair will be thoroughly enjoyable: Invitation - L. Lacoste, C. Benvenu, Z. Francez. Reception - R. W. Elliot, E. Pellerin, Dr. F. E. Girard, P. Krauss. Floor managers - Felix Mouton, J. C. Nickerson, Chas. Debaillon, L. Levy. Lafayette Gazette 12/30/1899.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Dr. F. E. Girard, the energetic and efficient health officer of the town, informs The Gazette that the small-pox situation offers no cause for alarm. There are only three points of infection and they are well-guarded. Under the direction of the doctor the patients are doing well. As the town has no pest-house Dr. Girard has had to contend with much difficulty in his his efforts to prevent the spread of the disease. As the disease in the town is pretty well under control there is good reason to hope for it early eradication. Lafayette Gazette 12/30/1899.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The parish Board of Health met at the court-house last Wednesday with the following members present: Dr. DeLaureal, president; Drs. H. D. Guidry and R. O. Young, Messrs. D. A. Cochrane, L. G. Breaux and J. O. Broussard.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The resolutions outlined an ordinance to be adopted by the Police Jury providing for the construction and maintenance of the pest-house and also providing for an ordinance compelling physicians, under penalty of a heavy fine, to report at once to the health authorities any cases of small pox.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Agreeable to the ordinance adopted, the president appointed Dr. H. D. Guidry and Mr. R. C. Greig to confer with the health authorities of the town and parish of Lafayette as to the establishment and location of a pest-house.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Emmanuel and Raoul Pellerin request the Gazette to extend a cordial invitation to their many friends to visit the "Two Brothers' Saloon" on New Year's day to partake of an old time Tom and Jerry.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Miss Ula Coronna, who has been attending Sophie Wrights' in New Orleans, is spending the holidays at her home in Lafayette.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Mrs. R. C. Greig was called to New Orleans this week on account of the serious illness of her father, Mr. Jamieson.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Miss Bessie Cornay, who has been teaching in the High School at Patterson, is spending the holidays with relatives and friends in Lafayette.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> As usual Christmas services were celebrated at St. John's Catholic Church, the music at the high mass being of a high order and well executed. At night the church presented a handsome appearance, being lighted by numerous electric lights.</span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> If the Supreme Ruler of the Universe grant you all, dear readers, to live in this land of incessant turmoil till the clock shall have registered the hour of midnight on to-morrow the wish in our headline concerns you.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The Advertiser wishes you a happy, prosperous and successful year.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Though there is some discussion and doubt about the present year closing the XIX century, still it is held that we are entering upon a new period.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Under the circumstance, The Advertiser thinks it is not amiss to take a look backward and record how this old world of ours has navigated upon the yearly waves of this century.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The XIX century has been the greatest one in which man ever lived. From the beginning till now, rapid strides of advancement have been made in all directions.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> In Agriculture - From the first plow patented in 1804, the farmers have been, step by step, furnished with all the necessary mechanical implements and tools to reduce the cost of labor-producing and the saving of time.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> With the application of steam to boats and railroads, the commerce of the world has been transported rapidly.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Electricity first recognized in 1800 has subsequently given us by its various applications; the telegraph, the electric railway, the telephone, the phonograph, the incandescent light, the kinetograph, the kinetoscope, the X-rays and the wireless telegraphy.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> In manufacturing we find the perfected self-printing press, feeder and folder, the linotype, the sewing machine the typewriter, the cotton-gin, the locomotive, the bicycle, the steel rails and the automobile.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Numberless practical inventions have been granted during the same period.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Finance, Law, Medicine and all other scientifical and professional branches received a greater impetus in this century than in all the preceding ones combined.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> We note also an improvement in our social and religious life.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> But while knowledge and a practical application of it has gained considerably, we record that human nature has been and is now at a standstill. We are about as selfish now as we were in the beginning of the century. The world is full of deceit and false appearances, and the right of the strongest is always the best," being put daily in practical demonstration by Nations, Corporations, Trusts, etc.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> In politics we have retrograded and no one need contradict this assertion. The good old days, when men were serving their fellow-citizens for honor (without profit) and the better the commonwealth-at-(unreadable word) are past and gone, and unfortunately never to run. Lafayette Gazette 12/30/1899. </span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span>INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL -</b> <span style="font-size: medium;">Governor Foster has called the first meeting of the board of the Southwestern Industrial College to meet at Lafayette on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 1900 at 2 p. m. A reception will be tendered to the members of the Board by the citizens of the Parish. </span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b> IMPROVEMENT. -</b> </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Mr. Falk, the manager of the Opera House, informs us that hereafter the stage of the opera-house will be provided with electric footlights and overhead lights which will greatly add to the scenic appearance of the plays presented. The attractions so far booked for January 1900 are as follows:<br />
Gordon Minstrels, January 7th., Seldom & Comedy Co., January 14th., Charles Tolson, January 25th. On this latter date "Faust" will be presented.</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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A few days ago she requested a lady friend to ask a young up-to-date gentleman to call at her place of business for her "mail", and probably owing to the nearness of the "bewitcher" the gentleman got excited and understood "vermicelli."<br />
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The young lady being in hearing distance called out "No - macaroni."<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>DIVIDEND NOTICE. -</b> <span style="font-size: medium;">This is the time of year when banks and corporations paid dividends on the shares of stock invested in their business. This is done annually, semi-annually or quarterly. But there is a commercial house in Lafayette who pays a dividend every time you make a purchase. Levy Bros. are the great dividend men of the coming century. </span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"><b>C. C. The Lafayette Advertiser.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Gentlemen,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The people of Lafayette have chosen you as their faithful and trusty agents to look after the public affairs and interests of the city and also that of its citizens.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> It is understood through the local press that you have contracted with a man called Victor Breaux at a cost of between $1,500 and $1,800 to grade up our streets and put them in thorough repair. I say publicly and boldly that this man does not understood his business, for a great deal of the work that he is doing is worse than throwing our public money away, for he is putting many of our back streets and cross streets in such a shape that it will be almost impossible to travel them with a load or without. He takes a pair of mules and ploughs two or three furrows down in the ditch that has been dug, up hill and down without any regard to drainage on either end. He puts on a gang of negroes and throws the dirt out of the ditch into the middle of the street in heaps, piles and clods whichever is the most handy leaving the middle of the street from six to eight inches lower than either side, so it will be impossible for the water to run off the street into the ditches, consequently the middle of the street will become the ditch that will have to carry the water.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> I admit that this man is doing some very good work on our main streets, but his work on some of our back streets is a nuisance and a disgrace to this town.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> If any of the street committee appointed by the council have any doubts about the above statement, let them get into a buggy and start from the W. W. and E. L. plant and drive straight up till they strike Lincoln Avenue near Cochrane's race track and examine the cross streets as they go along; they will find that they will have to drive with one wheel down in the ditch and the other wheel running from 6 to 12 inches higher over clods to the displeasure of everybody who attempts to drive those streets.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> J. NICKERSON.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"><b> Lafayette Advertiser 12/30/1899.</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> B. Falk, C. C.; A. J. Ross, V. C.; J. Hannen, M. of Ex.; P. Castel, M. of F.l Ch. Lusted, M of W.; C. E. Carey, M. at A.; J. Prager, Prelate.; C. Melchert, K. of R. & S.; John Monistion, I. G.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Representative to the G. L. - B. Falk. - Alternate, J. Vigneaux. Finance Com. - F. Demanade, A. J. Ross, Ch. Lusted.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Trustees - A. Ross and C. H. Lusted.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Selected News Notes (Advertiser) 12/30/1899.</b></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> <b>A dancing party will be held at the Opera house on Sunday, Dec. 31st, 1899. The Breaux Bridge's Band will furnish the music. Mrs. John Hahn returned from New Orleans last Saturday.</b></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b> </b>Miss Ruby Scranton, is spending her vacation at home.<br />
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We have an elegant line of Christmas and New Year's goods - T. M. Biossat. </span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Mr. Charlie Young, of Youngsville, attended the opera on last Sunday night.<br />
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Mr. and Mrs. Sam Brown, of Carencro, were at the Opera House last Sunday night.<br />
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Dr. H. M. Neblett, of Breaux Bridge spent Christmas in Lafayette with his daughter Mrs. F. F. Carter.<br />
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Miss Jeanette Duvall, of Evergreen, La., spent the holidays in Lafayette, the guest of Mrs. T. M. Biossat.<br />
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Mr. Clifton Young, of Youngsville, came to Lafayette on last Sunday night to enjoy "Two Merry Tramps."<br />
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Mr. J. Williams, of Greenville, Texas, accompanied by his wife and son spent Christmas with Dr. T. B. Hopkins' family.<br />
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<b>Mr. Henry Bendel, of New York visited Mr. Falk's family in the early part of the week and left Lafayette going to San Francisco. Lee and Lloyd Delahoussaye who are attending Jefferson College spent the Christmas with their father Mr. Albert Delahoussaye.</b></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b> </b>- 1900 Opening - Pellerin Bros. - Free Tom and Jerry - Come and celebrate the new century at Pellerin Bros. Jan 1st. Free of charge.<br />
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- There will be divine services at the Presbyterian Church on next Sabbath morning at 11 o'clock and also at 7 o'clock p. m., All are Invited.<br />
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<b>Mrs. LeDanois extends to her customers the usual greetings of the season reminding them that she buys, Hides, Wool, Beeswax, paying the highest market price.</b></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b> </b>Mr. W. I. Paddock, of Morgan City, was in Lafayette last Thursday attending the meeting of the stewards of the Opelousas District, M. E. Church, South, which convened at the Methodist Church at 11 a. m.<br />
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<b>One of our young friends loaded with sweetening argument went to a neighboring town on last Monday to present his load to a young lady, but the charming one was absent and the old folks enjoyed the - candy - very much - Bad luck, was it not? For a nice piece in sterling silver such as spoons, foils, ties, etc., go at Biossat's.</b></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b> </b>The Racket Man wishes to all his customers and friends a happy, successful and prosperous New Year, and reminds them that if they wish to become financially independent in this world, they must trade at the Racket Store during the coming year.</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> -1900 Opening - Pellerin Bros. - Free Tom and Jerry - Come and celebrate the new century at Pellerin Bros. Jan. 1st. Free of charge.</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Our young friend, O. B. Hopkins came to Lafayette to spend Christmas. T. B. is looking the very picture of health. The western country seems to suit him.<br />
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Mr. Bienvenue Arceneaux and Miss Nydia Dupuis of Carencro, were married last Wednesday by Rev. Father Grimaud at the Catholic Church at Carencro. Many friends of the contracting parties filled the edifice testifying to the popularity of the young couple. We tender our congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. B. Arceneaux.<br />
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<b>DIED</b> on last Wednesday Dec. 7th., 1899 at the residence of her daughter near Pin Hook bridge, Mrs. Thecia Dinkleman Williams, a native of Hanover, Germany,and aged 77 years. Mrs. Williams was the mother of Mrs. H. Pharr and a member of the Methodist church. Her remains were interred in the Protestant cemetery on last Thursday.<br />
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<i>According to the Iberian. - </i>Messrs. R. C. Sealy Jr. and Jerry C. Fuller have purchased the Lafayette Laundry and will take possession of it on the first. The deal was made through Mr. H. S. Scaly who is an expert in laundry work. We hope these two young gentlemen will succeed beyond their expectations in Lafayette, and see no reason why they should not do so. Mr. James Pollard will go up to Lafayette with them.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b> From the Lafayette <i>Gazette</i> of December 30th, 1893:</b></span></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"> <span style="font-size: small;">We read in the Enterprise that the City Council of New Iberia will shortly entertain a proposition from from Mr. W. L. Scovel, of Mississippi, to put up a water-works plant in that town. The question of water-works was discussed several times in Lafayette and some fifteen months ago an election was held to obtain the sense of the property holders in regard to the levying of a tax to raise funds for that purpose, but the majority was against the proposed tax and the movement was defeated. The advantage to be derived from the erection of a system of water-works are manifold; that of fire protection alone is of sufficient importance to enlist the support of all in a movement that will result in the establishment of a plant in this town. The Gazette believes that our councilmen should give their attention to this matter and try to devise means to procure this much needed improvement. With protection from fire the present exorbitant insurance rates would undoubtedly be reduced. The following is an outline of Mr. Scovel's proposition to the Council of New Iberia:</span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Mr. Scovel proposes to put down a wrought iron plant containing 44,000 feet of mains of suitable size to afford fire protection to the entire town, when used with a sufficient amount of hose. Along the plant, at such points as may be designated by a committee, he proposes to place for hydrants, together with all necessary appliances such as gate-valves, ties, crosses, unions, expansion joints, etc., that may be necessary to perfect the plant. He proposes to place two steam duplex pumps for of first class make, together with two boilers of suitable size for running the pumps. He will put down an 8-inch well 275 feet deep, or as deep as may be necessary for a supply of wholesome water, to which the pumps will be connected, for the perfect service. He will erect an iron tower 60 feet high on a lot to be furnished by the city authorities and place thereon two iron tanks with a capacity of 30,000 gallons of water. In case of large fires he will have one main connected with the bayou water in case the well failed to supply. He will tap the mains and lay the service pipe to the water-box complete for all consumers to take water or who give their orders for same, before the pipes are laid. The conditions he stipulates are as follows:</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> "Put down the plant complete for the sum of $23,000, and take your bonds at a cash valuation, bearing 8 per cent interest. Or, if you will grant me an exclusive franchise for twenty-five years, free from corporation taxes for five years I will erect the plant myself, and furnish water for whatever fire hydrants you may wish to take, at %50 each per year, said water to be furnished under 100 pounds pressure to the square inch for fire purposes. You to have the right to take as may fire hydrants as you may wish on the completion of the plant at $50 each per year, and have the right to increase the number at any time by giving sixty days notice of your desire. You to have the right to purchase the plant every fifth year at cost of same."</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> It will be noticed that Mr. Scovel says that it is only in cases of large fires that it might be necessary to have resource to the bayou for water. In all ordinary cases the well will furnish a sufficient quantity. Lafayette cannot afford to remain without fire protection and the question will have to be solved sooner or later. Why not solve it now? Lafayette Gazette 12/30/1893.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Taking Views of this Town. - </span></b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">E. F. Dezalba and Fred Garrison, view artists, have been in Lafayette during the past week, taking views of places of interest in the town and vicinity. It is the intention of these gentlemen to put up the views in an album and present it to the city council. They will also furnish you with as many views as you may wish of your house or place of business. They visited New Iberia recently and took a large number of views which they gave to the town. Mayor Burke in thanking them for this valuable present, pronounced the work as being most artistically made and says "that it is a credit to the gentlemen who executed it." Those who desire their homes photographed are requested to leave their orders at the City Hotel.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"><b><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">A Negro Stabs Another One. - </span></span></b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Last Monday while drunken negroes were celebrating Christmas at the negro saloon on the other side of the depot, a notorious character known as Winfield Bright and one Raymond became involved in a difficulty which was followed by a fight resulting in Bright receiving an ugly would on the skull and face, inflicted by Raymond's pocket knife. Immediately after the stabbing Raymond jumped on a horse and started off at full speed. He was followed by officers Romero and Campbell but being mounted on a very fast horse he distanced his pursuers and effected his escape. When he reached Mrs. Constantin;s field he dismounted and secreted himself in the high wees and was lost sight of. The cutting is said to have been done in self-defense. Dr. Martin attended to Bright who is still alive and will in all probability recover.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"><b><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">The Christmas Dance. - </span></span></b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">The Christmas dance at the Crescent Hotel given by a number of young men of Lafayette complimentary to visiting young ladies was a decided social success. The large dining room of the hotel had been converted into a ball room. The music was furnished by the Breaux Bridge Band, and the refreshments were of the best, as everything contributed to make this affair one of the most enjoyable of the season. </span></span></span><b style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Lafayette Gazette 12/30/1893.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>Christmas Tree at Duson.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Few people outside of the immediate vicinity of Duson know of the good that has been accomplished by the Bethel Sunday School. Mr. Lastie Hoffpauir, the zealous president of this worthy institution, was in Lafayette Tuesday and informed The Gazette that the membership of the school was steadily increasing and numbered at the present time over sixty. Christmas eve, the public school house which is the place of meeting of the Bethel school, was crowded with people who had assembled to participate in the festivities attending the fitting up a large Christmas Tree, laden with handsome presents for the little children. The committee of arrangements were Mesdames Indai Clark, John Trahan and Messrs. W. T. Nickles, Lastie Hoffpauir and Thomas Hoffpauir who deserve a great deal of credit for the thorough manner in which the whole program was carried out. Lafayette Gazette 12/30/1893.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>Stealing Cane.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> The Gazette was exactly right in its reference to people taking cane from cars loaded for forwarding. It should be understood that the farmer is the one that suffers the loss of every sugar cane taken from his shipment; as settlements are made on delivery weights. While in the single instance it may seem a very small matter, still in the aggregate it becomes very important, and occasions great loss to those who can illy afford it. It certainly would not be permitted for any one to take cotton from a bale. If such were done it would be considered in the light of a theft, and the party would be held amenable to the law. Why then should not the same rule apply to those who take can not belonging to them. Now that our people are going extensively into cane culture, they must be protected in this particular matter. Let the parish and corporations pass proper laws affording the necessary protection. Lafayette Gazette 12/30/1893.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Jumping On & Off Trains.</b></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Carencro. - There are a number of white and colored boys who congregate in the vicinity of the Southern Pacific depot, jumping on and off trains as they pass through town. When some terrible accident occurs it is probable that the parents of these children will put a stop to the reprehensible practice. Lafayette Gazette 12/30/1893.</b></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Ball on New Years' Eve.</b></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> The young men of Lafayette are making elaborate preparations for a ball at Falk's Opera House on New Years' Eve. The boys have secured the services of the Breaux Bridge band for the occasion. The following well-known young men have consented to serve on the committees:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Invitation Committee - Albert Theall, Paul Coussan, E. Pellerin, Ed Shew.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Floor Managers - L. Walker, Alfred Voorhies, Louis Lacoste, Charles Bienvenu.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Reception Committee - R. Richard, Paul Bailey, Arthur Hebert, S. Landry, Sim Boudreaux.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Arrangement Committee - Onezime Mouton, E. Pellerin, W. Mouton, J. B. Comes, Romain Duhon. Lafayette Gazette 12/30/1893.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> Selected News Notes (Advertiser) 12/30/1893.</span></span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> There were several family </span></span></b></span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>Christmas trees in town that were greatly enjoyed by old and young, alike.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Miss Emma Falk left for Pattersonville Tuesday on a visit to her brother Samuel Bendel.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Dr. P. M. Girard and wife, and Mr. Albert Singleton returned from Leesburg, last Wednesday.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Prof. R. C. Greig and wife left for New Orleans last Saturday to spend Christmas week in rest and diversion.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Asst. Traveling Car Inspector M. Jack Whitmore was summoned to Alexandria Wednesday to assist the Chief Traveling Inspector J. D. Ducharme to repair cars at that place.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> We are indebted to the young men of Lafayette for an invitation to attend a grand ball to be given by them at Falk's Hall on Sunday evening December 31.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Mr. J. G. Broussard, the affable agent of the Waters-Pierce Oil Co., changed his residence, Thursday, to the P. B. Roy cottage recently vacated by Dr. E. J. Chachere.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Please don't forget that I will be in Lafayette, Jan. 2nd, to remain one week to make first class photographs for all persons desiring my services.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">AWAKE! AWAKE!</span></span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> The NEW YEAR</span></span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Is at Hand.</span></span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">1894</span></span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> Let Us Be Up Doing.</span></span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">THE ADVERTISER</span></span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Wishes to One and All</span></span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">A Happy and Prosperous New Year,</span></span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">and promises to put forth its best efforts during 1894 to advance the moral and material welfare of Lafayette town and parish; and, to that end, solicits a continuance of the substantial support from the people that has been so heartily accorded to the manager of the paper during the good old year that is now so rapidly drawing to a close.</span></span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> The possibilities of Lafayette are great and would materially as by magic, under an beneficent influence. By regular and systematic cooperation on the part of of the people, results of the most happy nature could be achieved. Personal differences, and selfish motives be replaced by good-fellowship and public spiritedness. Let this be the resolve of every person on Lafayette on the first day of the New Year, and let us not fail to live up to that resolution. The common prosperity of the country essentially depends on such a condition of men and society and we have the right to expect and exact it from each other.</span></span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> Then, during 1894 let our watchword be, Co-Operation, and with this understanding THE ADVERTISER can clearly foresee most gratifying results, in whose realization every member of the community will be directly and greatly benefitted.</span></span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> "All Together" NOW, and with one L-O-N-G pull we will make old Lafayette the envy of every sister town and the pride of the citizens. Lafayette Advertiser 12/30/1893.</span></span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Gave Full and Free Confession.</span></span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> The negro White, arrested by Marshal Vigneaux last week and who is wanted in Thomasville, Ala., to answer several serious charges, was during the week turned over to sheriff W. W. Waite of that place who came for him. During his incarceration here White made a free and full confession of guilt as to the charge pending against him in Thomasville. Lafayette Advertiser 12/30/1893.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>Transferred to Des Allemands</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> C. W. Thornton, Asst. Operator at this place, was transferred to Bayou Des Allemands station to replace Mr. L. Church, who shot and killed a laborer Monday, who entered his office and began to use obscene language. Mr. Church asked him to desist and he refused to do so. Mr. Church then put him out and he again returned with rock in hand whereupon Mr. Church opened fire and instantly killed his assailant. Lafayette Advertiser 12/30/1893. </b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> A current of disaster seems to be running against train robbers, and one of the notable occasions on which they have been routed was at Centralia, Illinois, on the night of September 20th, last, when three doughty knights of the road descended upon an Illinois Central passenger train. It was the train known as the "Chicago and New Orleans limited," and carried a large list of passengers destined for New Orleans and other points in Louisiana. Having left Centralia on a southward journey, it stopped a short way out to take on coal, and it was then that the outlaws showed themselves and covered the Engineer (unreable words) with revolvers. </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";">...outside and the officers on the inside until the robbers secured a sledge hammer and broke in the door of the express car. More shooting followed and then two hunters, passengers on the train, appeared on the scene, armed with shot guns and the robbers were routed in short order; one being severely wounded and all three caught and jailed. Among the passengers on this train was Dr. G. A. Martin of this place who took quite a part in the affair. When the fight in the express car was going on a brakeman ran through the car calling such passengers as had arms to go to the assistance of the trainmen, and Dr. Martin, not armed himself, sought to obtain a weapon from his fellow-passengers. A lady from Illinois tendered him a revolver and with it the Doctor went to the express car but the shooting was over when he got there. The prisoner who was severely wounded was caught on the spot and the passengers were so wrought up they wanted to finish him at once. Dr. Martin assisted the Conductor and a Priest on board, in quieting them. The Doctor afterwards attended to the wounded robber. In connection with the incident, we make the following extract from the Cairo Daily Telegram :</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> "There was renewed excitement in the express car when they brought the captured robber through from the rear door on his way to the baggage car. The sleeping car conductor held him by the back of the neck with a revolver at his head. As they passed through the train several men sprang from their seats with drawn revolvers and proposed to kill the captured scoundrel. Dr. G. A. Martin of Lafayette, La., jumped upon a seat and demanded that the prisoner be spared. He argued that it was cowardly to kill him there, while he was defenseless, and would also frighten the women on the train and do no good. His counsel prevailed. He then announced himself a physician and offered to examine the wounds of the man, from which the blood was flowing in streams. But the crowd shouted no, Doctor, let him die. But the Doctor gave him some relief anyway in spite of the threats thrown at him by over-heated heads." </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><i> From the Cairo Daily Telegram and in the Lafayette Advertiser 12/30/1893.</i></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b> The Advertiser sends New Year greetings to its many patrons, readers and friends. In a few short hours from the time we go to press a new year will be ushered into existence, and to one and all we hope that it may be a year of joy and gladness.</b> </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> The year 1893 with its record of prosperity and happiness - and sorrows, and disappointments will soon join the "silent majority." To some communities it was a year of trouble, but to the people of Lafayette parish and of Southwest Louisiana it was a year of plenty and general good fortune. We believe that most of our people who owe are gradually paying out of debt, and taken as a whole that the balance on the business of the year which is now closing is largely in our favor. We trust that 1894 will deal as kindly towards us. <span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Lafayette Advertiser 12/30/1893.</b></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Christmas 1893.</span></span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Christmas has come and gone, leaving in its wake, we have no doubt, for many, some fond recollections. Here in Lafayette the day was celebrated in true American style, and joy prevailed universally. Fire works there were in abundance, and tin horns by the score.<br />
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"Smoke there was of tophet, confusion as of babel, and noise as of the crack of doom." The boy's evidently had a good time generally as well as the girls. On Christmas eve there was a lively party of young people armed with noise producing instruments of diverse patterns who made a sortie upon unsuspecting people with very fine effect. Santa Claus is said to have done his duty very thoroughly and in consequence all of creation was happy.<br />
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<b>All our merchants report having had a splendid Christmas trade.</b> </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> At Moss Bros & Co., fifteen salesmen were kept so busy handling holiday shoppers last Saturday they had not time to take dinner. This firm in anticipation of such a rush of business had spread a cold lunch in the building for themselves and their employees and each took a snack as best he could. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>To the </b><b>Editor -</b> <span style="font-size: medium;">The Christmas mass celebrated at St. John's church seems worthy of note. It was beautifully rendered and is considered a great success to-day. The principal soprano, Mrs. Alfred and Sidney Mouton, Misses Marthe Alice and Martha Mouton showed much skill and the distinguished bass, Bebert Eastin and the accomplished tenor Dr. Franklin Mouton were indispensable assistants, whilst Henry A. Van der Cruyssen, the talented and generous new tenor seems to be with his melodious voice a constant help. The finest parts of Luigi Bordese and Henry Farmer's mass were rendered. The Gloria in Excelsis seemed a worthy echo of the angelic choir the first Christmas night. <span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Lafayette Advertiser 12/30/1893.</b></span></span></span><b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>At The Crescent. - </b></span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">One of the most successful entertainments that has taken place in Lafayette in some time, was the dancing party given at the Crescent Hotel on Christmas night. It was gotten up by a committee of young gentleman of the community assisted by Mr. Hahn the very genial and accommodating manager of the hotel. Every element was present to contribute to the unalloyed pleasure of the occasion; a splendid place and plenty of room for dancing, good music, suitable weather and above all scores of fair women, who know how to dance. Refreshments prepared under the direction of Mrs. Hahn, wife of the manager, indicated the most excellent taste and included ice cream and cake in great variety, fruit of all kinds and in abundance etc. Music was furnished by the well known Breaux Bridge string band. <b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Lafayette Advertiser 12/30/1893.</span></b></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">Shooting at Des Allemands. - </span></b>C. W. Thornton Asst. Operator at this place was transferred to Bayou Des Allemands station to replace Mr. I. Church who shot and killed a laborer Monday who entered his office and began to use obscene language. Mr. Church asked him to desist and he refused to do so. Mr. Church then put him out and he again returned with a rock in hand whereupon Mr. Church opened fire and instantly killed his assailant.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Masonic Lodge. - </span>At their stated meeting on Saturday evening last Hope Lodge No. 145 A. F. and A. M., elected the following officers to serve for the ensuing year:</b></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b> </b>Chas. D. Caffery, W. M. William Campbell, S. W. Chas. T. Higgins, J. W. F. S. Mudd, Treasurer Crow Girard Secretary, Albert Cayard, S. D. D. L. Herpin, J. D. and Jean Brun Tyler. The installation ceremony took place on the 27th, instant, after which the members sat down to a supper prepared for the occasion. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Lafayette Advertiser 12/30/1893.</span></b></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">Run-Away Trains. -</span></b> Engine No. 635 that ran away on the 24th of July and overtook a train and killed Conductor Harrison and brakeman Watts ran away again on the 25th of December. She was headed west this time and only ran about 12 miles. Fortunately there was a clear track for her and no one was hurt. </span></span><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Laf. Adv. 12/30/1893.</span></span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Selected News Notes (Advertiser) 12/30/1893.</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b> Master Charles Debaillon is home from school for the holidays.</b></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b> </b> A delegation of gay and happy young people from Carencro paid Lafayette a Christmas visit between trains, on Christmas day.<br />
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Our little friend Aby Demanade, came home from New Orleans to enjoy Christmas week, and, no doubt has done so to the greatest extent possible.</span></span></span><br />
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<b>Readers and patrons will kindly excuse our issue this week, as owing to the holidays our time is much taken up on pleasure bent "as well as otherwise."</b> </span></span></span><br />
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<b>It is said that a lot of young men and boys were out Christmas eve night amusing themselves pulling down fences, moving bridges and etc., but what fun there is in such maneuvers is beyond or ken.</b> </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> The many friends of Mr. Auguste Mouton of our parish will be pleased to learn that he is rapidly recuperating from a severe prostration resulting from a botellon that has afflicted him for several weeks.</span></span></span><br />
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<b>Mr. Fred Mouton announces that in addition to regular blacksmith work, gun repairing will be done in his shop. Since his restoration to health Mr. Mouton is again giving attention to his business, especially that of contracting and house building in which he has acquired a good reputation.</b> </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> We are informed by members of Lafayette Lodge Knights of Honor, that the installation of the newly elected officers will take place on January 17th, and will be made a very important occasion. The grand dictator, E. F. Dyer of New Orleans, has signified his intention to be present and will accompanied by other officers of the Grand Lodge. The ceremony, we have no doubt, will be of great interest to members of Lafayette Lodge who are noted for their zeal and fidelity. <span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Lafayette Advertiser 12/30/1893.</b></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> ABOUT PINEAPPLES.</span></span></span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> In England and all over Europe pineapples are eaten only by the few who can afford to raise them in hot houses or pay the extravagant prices for which they are sold, says the <i>Youth's Companion</i>. So rare are they on the other side of the Atlantic that they are sometimes hired to impart a crowning glory to banquets, where they may be admired and longed for but not eaten.<br />
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In England a pound, or five dollars, is considered a reasonable price for the hot house "pine," and even in this country as much has been paid for choice specimens of the fruit at the season when they are not in the market. Until within a dozen years, nearly all the pineapples raised for market were grown upon the Bahama islands, whence they are shipped by swift sailing vessels to New York or Liverpool.<br />
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To-day the principal producing district of the world is the United States, on a group of five small islands or "keys" lying on the extreme southern part of Florida. These keys are Elliot's Old Rhoades Largo Plantation and Upper Metacumba. On them less than seven hundred acres are devoted to the cultivation of "pines," but from this small area four million five hundred thousand pineapples were shipped to New York in one year recently.<br />
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The shipment from the Bahamas for the same year as about two thirds of this amount, while less than a million and a quarter were brought into the United States from other West Indies islands.<br />
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The mainland of southern Florida has also begun to produce pineapples in great numbers. On the island of Cuba the sugar planters are just beginning to convert their unprofitable cane fields into pineapple patches.<br />
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The Bahama pineapples are deteriorating on account of the impoverishment of the soil, and the growers are turning their attention to sisal hemp. On the other hand, the area of "pine" lands in south Florida is being extended with each year, and such pains are taken in gathering the crop that Florida "pines," like Florida oranges, now command a better price than any others.<br />
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Pineapple plants, frequently called "trees" by the growers, rarely attain a greater height than three feet, and are provided with stiff, sharp-pointed leaves like those on the top or "crown" of a pineapple, except that they are much longer. In fact, the crown of a "pine" is in itself a perfect plant, and, if thrust into the ground under proper conditions, will bear fruit in eighteen months.<br />
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The pineapple has no seed, but is propagated from slips or suckers, several slips spring from the base of each perfected fruit, while the suckers shoot from the bottom of the plant.<br />
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Each plant produces a single fruit and then dies, but its suckers become bearing plants a year later, while its slips, if thrust into the ground, will yield fruit in eighteen months.<br />
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About ten thousand slips may be planted to the acre. If growers could be certain of realizing one dollar per dozen on every crop pineapple-raising would rank among the most lucrative of agricultural pursuits, but the present lack of transportation facilities and the dependence of the growers upon commission merchants diminish the profits greatly.<br />
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The pineapple is perishable, and there are many chances against its reaching a distant market in good condition, consequently it is generally considered best to sell the crop in the field rather that run the risk of shipment. </span></span></b></span><br />
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<br />David Barryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18021672107776048429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655934687457193417.post-57329054460685934012015-01-13T13:03:00.000-08:002017-11-25T13:04:43.891-08:00**DECEMBER 29TH M C<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"> From the Lafayette <em>Gazette</em> of December 29th, 1900:</span></b></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;">CHRISTMAS ACCIDENTS.</span></b><br />
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<b style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"> Three Little Fellows Came Near LOSING THEIR EYES !!! </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">An unusually large number of accidents are reported to have happened on Christmas. While none has so far resulted very seriously all are of a character to warn people of the danger of allowing children to use certain kinds of toys. Henry Voorhies, James Caffery and Lilian DeLahoussaye were the victims of accidents which came near proving very serious for all were injured about the eyes.</span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The explosion of some powder which was being used to fire off a small cannon inflicted injuries in James Caffery's face. His eyes were pretty badly hurt, but, fortunately the little fellow is doing well and ill effects are not expected to follow.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Little Henry Voorhies was accidentally shot in the eye with a toy pistol, which, it seems, had been loaded with bird-shot. Fearing that the eye might have been affected, Henry was taken to New Orleans for treatment, Dr. Girard, the local oculist, being absent. Mr. Voorhies has telegraphed from New Orleans that it will required several days to enable the physician to say whether or not the eye was seriously injured.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Lilian Delahoussaye was shot about the eyes also, but fortunately the pistol had been loaded with a blank cartridge. Though painful, the injury was not as serious as that sustained by young Voorhies and young Caffery. It is noticeable that the three boys who fared so poorly on Christmas were not themselves using the dangerous toys.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Lafayette Gazette 12/29/1900.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;">THE HOLIDAY SALES.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";">It is safe to say that Lafayette's holiday trade has been better than ever before. Judging from the crowds of people in the streets and the activity noticeable in the stores, this week's business has beaten all records.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";">All the merchants we have spoken with on this subject told us that they have every reason to be satisfied with this week's sales. On Monday hundreds of vehicles were seen in all sections of the town, carrying away to the many homes throughout the parish bundles of goods purchased from the local merchants. The large volume of retail business transacted during the holiday season demonstrates the prosperous condition of the people. We believe that the comparatively few homes in the community were not made happier by those little things which contribute so much to the mirth and joy of the fireside. Santa Claus, so dear to young hearts, is a sure criterion of good times, for what man or woman, who can afford it, would not grudgingly give his or her mite to make sure the annual visit of the venerated benefactor of little ones.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> A local dealer in high-class holiday goods gives out the information that his sales on Christmas Eve were very large -- unprecedentedly large. Another dealer as authority for the statement that all the stores had about as many customers as they could accommodate. This surely is an indication that the people are prosperous. All in all, Lafayette has reason to be pleased. <b><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Lafayette Gazette 12/20/1900.</span></b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;">At the Methodist Church - Several Hundred Presents Distributed.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The Christmas tree at the Methodist church on Monday evening was a success in every detail. Its naturally beauty had been enhanced by numerous ornaments, beautiful presents and myriads of lights.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Bright faces, sparkling eyes and a veritable Old Santa Claus completed a Yuletide picture which would defy the brush of an artist.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The efforts of the Rev. C. C. Wier and those who helped him in the work were certainly appreciated, as was shown by the large audience that greeted the appearance of Santa Claus. The church was crowded with children and quite a large number of grown folk who had come to see the little ones enjoy themselves. All who saw the tree pronounced it very beautiful, and so it was. And it was pretty big tree, with enough branches to hang presents were given out, some being very valuable.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Santa Claus was dressed in his time-honored costume, and his benovolent face was concealed under a most luxuriant growth of snowy white beard. It was the real Santa Claus that we have all heard about, and who knows just what to do to please the little boys and girls. Some say it was Willie Adams, but we are not ready to confirm this report. At any rate, it was the consensus of opinion among the children that he was a howling success.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Santa Claus was assisted in his laborious task of distributing the presents by the following persons: Mrs. P. D. Beraud, Messrs. N. P. Moss, Crow Girard, J. J. Davidson, George Beadle, W. A. LeRosen, W. V. Nicholson, Masters Harold Demanade, Ashton Beraud, James Caffery. When the young one had all been the recipients of the bountiful generosity of their much beloved patron saint, it was announced that it was now his turn to receive a present. He was conducted to a miniature tree arranged especially for his benefit. There little Irene Beraud presented him with a very handsome bible. This was one of the most interesting features of the celebration.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The part of raising the money to meet the expenses was assigned to Mmes. Felix Demanade and I. A. Broussard, who deserve much credit for their efficient cooperation.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Mr. Melchert kindly volunteered his services and lighted up the tree with electricity. Lafayette Gazette 12/29/1900.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></b><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></b><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;">Epworth League.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;">Will Be Strictly Enforced. - </span></b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">The town authorities request The Gazette to state that any one caught shooting off fireworks in the corporate limits will be promptly arrested and dealt with according to the law. The authorities have been compelled to pursue this course on account of the reckless violation of the ordinance relative this matter.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"><b><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">From the Laf. Bottling Works. - </span></b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">The Gazette was the recipient this week of a box of pop from C. W. Simms, proprietor of the Lafayette Bottling Works. The pop was sampled by a number of persons and all pronounced it excellent. As was stated in these columns Mr. Simms is an experienced Manufacturer of carbonated drinks, and his works are equipped with all the modern appliances. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"><b><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span></b><span style="font-size: large;"><b>The Roads in the 7th Ward. - </b></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Citizens of the Seventh ward complain of the condition of the public roads. While crossing a bridge near Desire Benoit's place Donatien Duson's horse had a leg broken. The loss to the owner is quite severe, as the horse was a very valuable animal. The Gazette is requested to call the attention of the proper authorities to these facts. </span><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Lafayette Gazette 12/29/1900.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> In a few days the Lafayette Sugar Refining Company will have closed a most successful season. A long run was made without any serious breaks. With few exceptions the cane-growers of the vicinity have sold their cane to the company, and as far as we can hear the results have been mutually satisfactory.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The town no doubt has been greatly benefited by the refinery, the policy of the management being to patronize the local firms as much as possible and to give employment to home people.. This public spirit is to be commended and is certainly worthy of emulation. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Last Wednesday Judge Parkerson settled with the town and parish for the taxes of the Louisiana Western.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The company's town tax amounted to $6,083.81. Out of this sum $839.16 went to the Industrial Institute. The total of the municipal taxes is $12,848.93. The large assessment of the company is explained by the fact that this town is its domicile, hence the assessment of rolling stock at this point.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The state and parish taxes of the Louisiana Western reached the handsome sum of $6,236.92, $2,624.74 being for the parish. The Industrial School gets $273.40.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The taxes of the Morgan's Louisiana and Texas Railroad have not yet been paid. This corporation will pay to the town $212.67, and to the parish and State $3,188.34.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> It will be seen from the foregoing figures that the town and parish derive a large portion of their revenues from the railroad taxes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Mr. Louis Lemoine, of Calcasieu, and Miss Irene Virginia Long, of Rapides, were joined wedlock last Thursday evening. The marriage took place at the Star and Crescent House, and Judge Debaillon officiated.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Mr. Lemoine and his fair bride arrived from Lecompte and registered at the Crescent. Shortly after Mr. Lemoine called on Deputy Clerk Hopkins for a license, but that officer told him he would have to secure something from the young lady's father authorizing the issuance of the license. This was immediately obtained by telegraphic communication, as the parent had no objection to the match. Both being worthy young persons, there was no reason to object. The fact that they were married here was explained by the young man, who said that his home being at Welsh and that of the young girl at Lecompte, this point was decided upon as the most convenient place for the celebration of the nuptials.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Everything being in readiness, Judge Debaillon was driven to the Crescent and there pronounced the couple man and wife. Mr. and Mrs. John Hahn, Messrs. R. B. Conniff and John Vigneaux signed as witnesses.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Mr and Mrs. Lemoine left on the night train for their home at Welsh. Lafayette Gazette 12/29/1900.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Andrew McBride, Frank Broussard, Ovey Herpin, Louis Guerre and Henry Jeanmard, student at State University, are spending the holidays with relatives in this parish. Mr. Broussard informed the Gazette that the attendance this year at the University is larger than ever before in the history of that institution. The enrollment is 376. Work on the new dormitory and mess hall has begun. This building will cost about $20,000 and will be a three-story structure. The people of the State should be proud of this institution and should encourage it in every possible way. Lafayette Gazette 12/29/1900. </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>The Gazette reprints this sad news from the New Orleans Picayune.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> "...CAYARD. - On Tuesday, Dec. 25, 1900, at 3:25 a. m., Edward Charles Cayard, beloved husband of Josephine Taquino, a native of New Orleans, La., aged 33 years and 11 months.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> "...The friends and acquaintances of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, which will take place this (Wednesday) evening, Dec. 26, at 2 o'clock precisely, 307 Olivier street, between Pelican and Alix streets, Algiers, without further notice. - New Orleans Picayune ..."</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Mr. Cayard sustained internal injuries in a wreck while working on a railroad train in Tennessee. The accident happened about two months ago. He was taken to New Orleans for treatment, but as is shown by the foregoing clipping, his injuries were of such a character that even the most skillful physicians could not save his life.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Mr. Cayard lived here many years, and always did his duty as father, husband, friend and citizen. He leaves a wife and one child and aged parents to mourn his death. Lafayette Gazette 12/29/1900.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> The Teachers' Institute held it (unreadable word) meeting on Dec. 22.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Conductor W. A. LeRosen called the meeting to order and after roll call the minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> A motion was made by Mr. H. E. Toll, seconded by Mr. Chas. A. Boudreaux, that the afternoon session of the Institute be discontinued. Carried.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> The practice classes occupied the first half hour after which the critique, conducted by Prof. W. A. LeRosen, was held.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> An interesting lesson in history of education followed, after which school management was discussed.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> The program closed with an able paper on "How to interest parents in school work," by Mr. Philip Martin.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> The Police Jury met this day in special session with the following members present: M. Billeaud, Jr., F. G. Mouton, J. C. Buchanan, Alonzo Lacy, Saul Broussard, Alex M. Billeaud, Jr., F. G. Mouton, J. C. Buchanan, Alonzo Lacy, Saul Broussard, Alex. M. Broussard, J. O. Blanchet, John Whittington and J. A. Labbe.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> The president explained the object of the meeting to be the consideration of a petition, praying for the fixing of the parish liquor license for 1901 at one thousand dollars per annum in order to conform to the license adopted by the City Council of Lafayette.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Be it resolved by the Police Jury that for the year 1901 no license to sell liquors of any kind shall be issued to any one to carry on or conduct said business within one half mile of the corporate limits of the town of Lafayette, La.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Second, Resolved, That no license shall be issued for less time than the full term or one year and no person shall open up any business of saloon, grogshop or other business traffic, until he shall have first obtained license therefor as provided.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Third, Resolved, That any person or persons violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be submitted to a penalty of $100 for each offense.</b></span><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; font-size: xx-large;"> The Police Jury then adjourned.</b><br />
<b style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; font-size: xx-large;">M. BILLEAUD, JR., President.</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; font-size: xx-large;">Lafayette Gazette 12/29/1900. </b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The Gazette will be pleased to receive educational items from the various school-teachers in the parish.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Messrs. Jackson and Johnson have rented Mr. Caffery's building, formerly used as a post office, and will open a barber shop and bath rooms.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> A carload of celebrated Hickman Wagons's just received at Vordenbaumen's. Will be sold very cheap on account of lateness of season.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>We Know the Past but Cannot Penetrate the Future.</b></span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;"> The record of 1894 is writ. Aside from the never ceasing operations of that inscrutable law of the Omniscient, that is as ruthless as it is mysteries, whose manifestation is unattended to save by sorgo and sack-cloth and ashes, and whose presence has rendered sad and filled with gloom some of our happiest homes, the lot of our own people, in common with the rest of the inhabitants of this country, has been an unusually hard one to bear during the year about to close. Whilst it is true we have not experienced the extreme hardships visited on less favored sections of the country, yet we have keenly felt the effects of the profound industrial and agricultural depression that has covered every portion of the United States for many months past. But we cannot undo the <i>past</i>, and our attention is so much engaged with the <i>present</i> that we hardly have time to even conjecture as to the future. Perhaps it were best to not make the attempt. We may hope, yes! And it is well we should hope.<br />
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Let us hope to profit by the experiences of the past. The pitfalls that marked out pathway during 1894, it must be special study to avoid in 1895. Past mistakes should be made to serve for future guides. We believe Lafayette has a bright future before it that remains to be worked out by its people. If we earnestly hope for an early realization of this belief we may expect action to follow at no distant time, and action - earnest, harmonious action - will soon develop into results of astonishing proportions.<br />
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With a climate and a soil of incomparable value and possibilities, who can doubt the grandness and magnitude of the materialization we will leave to posterity! As we enter upon the New Year let our highest hope be to witness a unity of purpose among our people against which no obstacle of human design will avail, a determination of will to carry us to its legitimate ends the capabilities of this most specially favored country of ours.<br />
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Imbued with such a feeling we may with reason look forward to better times and The Advertiser sincerely wishes for the people of Lafayette town and parish in common with the people of other climes, a happy and prosperous New Year as prelude to the greater blessings that we hope are in store for us all. </span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> We have heard at random of several of our merchants having had a smashing big holiday trade and each name we heard mentioned in this connection happened to be a business firm using THE ADVERTISER as an advertising medium. We can assure them all of satisfactory returns on all investments of the kind made with us. Lafayette Advertiser 12/29/1894.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> It is the truth and that makes it all the more unfortunate - that too few of the people who are the mostly interested, recognize the incomputable value of the local newspaper to a community. The friend in prosperity and adversity, alike; the one toiler for the betterment of all classes and conditions that knows no rest, legion is the number that appear to believe they owe no allegiance or support to the local newspaper. If men would only view the subject from a purely business standpoint they would manifest a much greater interest in a matter of deepest concern to them. We wonder if the citizens of Lafayette would care very much if there existed no local newspaper in their midst? Aside from a few malcontents who never care for anything, we imagine absence of such a commodity would be most keenly felt. The generality of persons are not sufficiently appreciative of the value and services of the local newspaper and their indifference greatly restricts its influence for general good. A more healthy sentiment should be cultivated in this regard. A newspaper is the accredited representative of the people among whom it is published and should be maintained in a way to do credit to the constituency, because the more largely supported it is, the more possible it becomes to conduct the newspaper on broader lines, thereby adding to its capabilities. To treat the local press with illiberality is a most shortsighted policy. Persons who do it stand directly in their own light. Mr. A. or Mr. B.'s patronage of a local newspaper should not be determined by his personal likes of dislikes. He should offer it substantial support on general principles. Why? Because in doing so he is strengthening his local paper and by that means is bettering his personal condition. A spirited and progressive local newspaper wields a powerful arm for good in a community. It does so in countless ways, and that fact (unreadable word) it to a very strong claim on the (unreadable word) for whose benefit it is is published (unreadable words), and if one such (unreadable word), to be able to accomplish even greater good. The inference to draw, then, is that where two or more newspapers exist in a locality all have just and equal claim on the people, and the people would find it of the greatest advantage to recognize the truth of this and treat them with the utmost liberality. Please understand we have no private grievance to ventilate in this connection. The Advertiser is receiving a very satisfactory support in this community. Certainly if its patronage was greatly increased its service and general utility would be of a correspondingly higher plane, in proof of the very point we have been arguing. The proposition we have laid down is a simple one and one of business and it remains for those most deeply concerned to utilize it to their own advantage if they see fit to do so. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"> Discouraging Credit. - </span></b>One of our prominent country merchants who has always done a large credit, or advancing business, informed us lately that he was determined to never again sell to his patrons any commodity (such as meat, lard, brooms, etc.) on time, that they could raise of produce at home. He hopes by his example and this means to compel the farmers who have been so completely dependent on him and cotton, to become more self-supporting and independent by diversifying their crops and engage in pork and poultry raising on a more extended scale. He believes it to be everyone's duty, placed under similar circumstances, to force certain facts on the minds of the agricultural classes by discouraging credit to the utmost. He reasons that it may go hard with the farmer the first season, to be cut off from his usual source of supplies, but this very fact will soon place him on a better footing than he has ever attained before, a position of independence infinitely difficult if not absolutely impossible to acquire under the antiquated and insurmountable credit system of the past. </span></span></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The children's festival at the Methodist church Thursday evening was largely attended and a general good time was had by all present. The exercises were interesting and the pleasing outcome of the evening's doings afforded satisfaction to the promoters and attendants, alike. Little souvenirs were distributed by the always good Santa Claus, to the great delight of the little children. Lafayette Advertiser 12/29/1894.</span></b><br />
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<b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: xx-large;"> A bountiful lunch generously provided by Mr. John Whittington, Jr., was then served and eaten with evident relish.</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: xx-large;"> The large audience, consisting of the patrons of the school and many of the friends of education, numbering about 200, three times as many as the school house could contain, was enthusiastic and many of them expressed their satisfaction to the teacher.</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: xx-large;"> The whole was a very creditable affair and it is to be hoped it will answer the purpose for which it was intended, i. e. to stimulate more interest in the school.</b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The house was crowded to "overflowing." The Christmas tree well laden-ed with fruits, candies, toys, etc., was beautiful to behold. The flags unfurled, inspiring. Addresses in french were made by Messrs. Victor Perrodii and Robert Broussard. Songs. Christmas songs, were sung. When Santa Claus (Dr. M. R. Cushman) appeared on the scene robed in his Christmas attire, he was hailed with great delight. Many children's hearts were made glad who had never seen a Christmas tree, or the long and oft talked of Santa Claus. All seemed to enjoy themselves and went to their homes happy.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Permit me to thank the enterprising firm of Mouton Brothers & Co. for the beautified U. S. flag presented by them for the school. It should serve to instill patriotism into the minds of the pupils.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Prof. Greig, the principal, has informed us that the last payment of $250.00 on the additions recently made on the public school building under his charge, becomes due on Jan. 1st, and that about $100.00 of this amount is lacking. Prof Greig very popular believes that the deficiency should be raised among the patrons of the school, as the beneficiaries of the improvements made, and now appeals to their sense of duty and public spiritedness to provide the balance needed to cancel the last outstanding indebtedness. The call is a most one and should meet with a ready response on all sides, especially when it is considered what a trifling contribution on the part of each will furnish the amount required. The Advertiser has been requested to receive donations fo money and will acknowledge amounts left at this office. Lafayette Advertiser 12/29/1900.</span></b><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The advance agent of the Midway Plaisance Company called on us last Tuesday to say that his company now on its way to this place must not be confounded with the trooping caravan that visited Lafayette lately and gave such a disappointing exhibition. A hand bill left with us announces that the Midway Plaisance Company will introduce the "Nantch Dancing Girl direct from the World's Fair Midway," Ida Daley. Serpentine and Higland Fling Dancer," Dally Marjanette, champion High Kicker and Skirt Dancer," etc., and other specialties. This company will be here next week and posters will give the exact date. Lafayette Advertiser 12/29/1894. </b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> On Sunday the 6th of January, races will be run on the Aurelien Primeaux track in this parish. The principal race will be by "Laby" belonging to M. Aurelien Primeaux, and "Maud S", owned by Mr. Ad. Prejean. The distance is 5 arpents and the purse $100. Entry will be free to all. Lafayette Advertiser 12/29/1894.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> </span></b><b style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">A white man and a negro, both strangers, were run down and arrested by officers and citizens whilst endeavoring to make their escape Thursday evening, after having robbed a negro passenger on the train at the railroad station. They were sharpers and were playing the "lock" trick on their victim, who would not willingly part with his cash, hence the arrestation that followed. Lafayette Advertiser 12/29/1894.</b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: medium;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Selected News Notes (Advertiser) 12/29/1894.</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;">Dr. G. C. Mouton, or Rayne, was in Lafayette on the 26th. instant.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Prescriptions carefully filled at all hours, of the day and night at Gardebled's pharmacy.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Mr. Ed. Mayfield came up from the Cypremort branch to spend the holidays with his family.<br />
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Dr. M.R. Cushman and wife, of Milton, were in Lafayette last Saturday, doing some holiday shopping.<br />
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Dr. Felix Girard arrived from New Orleans last Saturday to enjoy the holidays in the bosom of the family.<br />
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Mrs. E. C. Carey is making a pleasant stay at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. McDaniel.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-size: medium;"> <b>The Obituary published in our last issue should have been dated Carencro instead Lafayette. We offer our excuses.</b> </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-size: medium;"> The ladies of this community will always find a complete stock of latest style hats and bonnets and seasonable millinery goods at Mrs. M. E. Simpson's.<br />
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When in need of lumber, shingles, mouldings, sash, doors and blinds, and cisterns, call on Moss and Mouton if you want good quality and lowest prices.<br />
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Wait for W. A. Bonnet, the photographer to have your photographs made. He will arrive in Lafayette early in January and is coming to locate permanently.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-size: medium;"> <b>If you wish to while away an evening pleasantly go and see the Emma Warren Theatrical Company at Falk's Opera House to-morrow night. Reserved seats now on sale at Falk's.</b> </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-size: medium;"> Whenever you decide to purchase a wagon, buggy, or other vehicle, or agricultural implements of any kind, you will find it in your interest to consult Mr. Leopold Lacoste's stock and prices.<br />
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Does your broach or earring need soldering? Must you watch or clock be repaired? If so leave them at L. Nollive's. Satisfaction guaranteed in workmanship and charges.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-size: medium;"> <b>F. Demanade - you know him very well - he is the "up to date" grocer whose stock of fresh family and fancy groceries and fine table wines and liquors is always replete and inviting. Go see for yourself.</b> </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-size: medium;"> Moss Bros. & Co. have had a lively trade in holiday goods this week.<br />
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L. Levy and Son are offering big values in ready made clothing for men, youths and boys. They advertise cut-prices in shoes and men's underwear, also. A visit to their mammoth establishment will be well repaid.<br />
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Mr. Alfred Hebert, proprietor of the Cheap Cash Store near the railroad depot, is offering his entire stock of general merchandise at low prices. He invites you to give him a call.<br />
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As a return compliment to the young ladies, whose mindfulness they are indebted for the brilliant ball of Christmas eve, the young men of Lafayette are now engaged in making extensive preparations for another grand dance New Years' eve, at the Crescent Hotel.<br />
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Hogs For Sale - At Alfred Hebert.<b> </b></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b> Fine watches, ornamental clocks, attractive silverware and most captivating jewelry of every description meets the eye on every hand. "Where?" Why at Biossat's, of course.</b> </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-size: medium;"> Mouton & Salles want it known that their model retail store is laden with bargains for you, in every line they handle and they handle nearly everything. Give em' a call and they'll make it interesting for you.<br />
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Mr. M. A. Garrett and family have severed their connection with the Gus A. Breaux plantation in this parish, and will move back to their home in St. Mary parish about the first instant.<br />
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Mr. B. Falk is a leader in low prices when it comes to Furniture, Stoves, Dry Goods and general merchandise. He is prepared to give you a square business talk and only wants an opportunity to prove it.<br />
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Mr. Alex Delhomme, of Breaux Bridge, has had patented recently a combination monkey wrench of wide utility. It is especially designed for ready adaptation to any size bolt and the perfectness of the mechanism of the tool will readily recommend it for general use.</span></span></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />
Police jury meets next Monday.<br />
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First quarter of the moon will be Jan. 4th.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-size: medium;"> <b> A meeting of the School Board will be held next Saturday, the 5th, proximo.</b></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-size: medium;"> Pay your taxes or suffer the consequences. The line will be drawn tout on the 31st. instant.<br />
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Messrs. Wm. O. Hooley and Prof. D. F. Toler of Milton gave us a pleasant call last Thursday.<br />
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"Magnolia Blossoms Schottische" by Dr. A. Guilbeau of Breaux Bridge, for sale at this office.</span> </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>You will want a few New Year's cards not expensive but neat, attractive cards, you will find them at Moss Bros. & Co.</b> </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Mr. Chevalier Selers, an old and much esteemed citizen, died at his home near Youngsville last Wednesday evening. He was aged 71 years.<br />
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The Advertiser returns thanks for a complimentary ticket of the grand dramatic entertainment to take place in Capel's opera house at Rayne, La.<br />
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The two-month old infant of Mr. Alcee Mouton departed this life on the 26th, instant. The Advertiser offers its sympathy to the sorrow stricken parents.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: medium;"> <b>On account of being overcrowded with copy we were compelled to omit communications and other interesting matter this week. These will be given preference in our next issue.</b> </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: medium;"> Mr. Hazard Bernard lost his cotton gin near Broussardville, by fire on the 20th instant. The flames also consumed nearly 100 bales of cotton belonging to several neighboring planters.<br />
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One of our parishioners by the name of Ambroise Begnaud collided with a vehicle whilst riding at full speed on horse back Christmas evening, and as a result suffered a com-minuted fracture of the bones of one leg just above the ankle. Dr. G. A. Martin attended the unfortunate man.</span></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: medium;">Lafayette Advertiser 12/29/1894. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Christmas Eve Party.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-size: small;"> The party at the Crescent Hotel on Christmas eve was one of the most brilliant social events that have taken place during the year 1894. It was a very fashionable affair, and the costumes were beautiful. The hospitable host and hostess, Mr. and Mrs. hahn, were untiring in their efforts to make all the guests enjoy themselves, and they were eminently successful.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Mesdammes Kelly, Parrot, Hahn, Bonnet, Serret, DeBlanc, J. F. Mouton, M. Mouton, Biossat, Cornay, L. F. Salles. Misses Adelaide, Lovensjhold, Lettie Collins, Maud Young, Stella and Haydee Trahan, Mattie and Sallie Torian, Lea Gladu, Louise Givens, Clye and Lizzie Mudd, Lizzie Parkerson, Ada Moss, Isaure Guidry, Bessie Cornay, Maria and Maggie Bagnal, Zerelda and Nellie Bailey.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Messrs. Baxter Clegg, R. Trahan, Ed and John Givens, J. Nickerson, R. S. Parkerson, F. E. Girard, Leo Judice, W. A. LeRosen, P. Bailey, G. Guidry, R. Domengeaux, R. Roy, J. G. LeBlanc, L. F. Salles, Dr. N. P. Moss, Wm. Parrot, L. Serrett, G. DeBlanc, John Hahn, Dr. F. Mouton, Dr. Raney, T. J. Folly, P. and N. Torian, G. Coniff. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> The Juvenile Missionary Society of the Methodist church, under the auspices of Mrs. T. S. Randle, gave a most enjoyable entertainment last Thursday afternoon at the Methodist church. "The Missionary Clock," a recitation by twelve boys and girls, was a prominent feature of the affair, and evoked general commendation. Songs and recitations by the little folks completed a very interesting program. A collection was then taken up and a liberal amount realized for missionary work. Santa Claus here made his appearance, loaded with the goods to delight the hearts of the children, and distributed his wares without stint. He then bade the young folks follow him, and conducted them, amidst the greatest glee, into the parsonage, and there fairly bankrupted himself in treating to cake, candy, nuts, etc. The older folks also shared in Santa's generosity, and seemed to appreciate the good things just as thoroughly as the young folks. During the exercises Rev. Mr. Randle, on behalf of the Sunday School children, presented their superintendent, Mr. David Riggs, with a large comfortable rocking chair.</span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Prof. Greig, and his able assistants, M. Jamieson and Miss Lizzie Mudd, may well feel proud of the success of the Christmas exercises by the pupils of the public school, at the school house last Monday evening. It has seldom been our pleasure to witness a more interesting school entertainment, and one gotten up with as much taste. The recitations were brief and appropriate, and the little ones spoke their pieces with honor to their teachers, and credit to themselves. The Gazette does not care to particularize, because they all did well, but it cannot fail to compliment little Tom Tolson, for he brought down the house and made a big hit. The following is the program:</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> On January 1 the last payment on the public school house is to be made. We regret to say that the sum of $100 is lacking to make up the amount of $250. By dint of energy Prof. Greig has raised the amount now in hand, and he hopes to be able to raise the balance needed by the 1st of the next month, and his failure to do so will cause great embarrassment. There are a number of patrons of the school who have not yet contributed their share, and it is to be hoped that they will make their contributions, now that the money is badly needed. Prof Greig has already devoted a great deal of his time to the collection of sufficient money to build the school house, and our people spirit, by helping to meet the last payment on the building. Few committees are blessed with a public school under better management, and it would be a lasting disgrace on the people if they fail or refuse to raise the small sum of $100. If everyone who had not already contributed his share will give 50 cents or a dollar, it will be an easy matter to make the payment. It is useless for us to dwell longer upon the urgent necessity of immediate action by the people. All with admit that good schools are absolutely necessary in a town, and the only way to have them is by supporting them. Mr. Greig is ready to receive subscriptions, and those who have not already given their share, should hasten to do so, as the time is short. Lafayette Gazette 12/29/1894.</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Another beautiful wedding, attracted a large number of people at the Catholic church Thursday evening. Miss Julia Olivier, one of the handsomest and most entertaining and most charming young ladies of Lafayette, was married to Mr. Fred Hobien, by the Rev. Father Forge. The bride was born and reared in this town, and no one enjoys the esteem of a larger circle of friends. The groom is an employe of the Southern Pacific Co., and is a young man of great worth.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> At about 5 o'clock the bridal party entered the church. The bride, dressed in light gray satin, with crepon trimming, walked to the altar by the side of her father, Mr. O. Olivier. The bridesmaid, Miss Nita Scranton, was most becomingly attired in blue silk. Mr. George Whiting, a friend of the groom, was best man. After the ceremony at the church, a number of friends and relatives repaired to the bride's home, where a reception was given in honor of the young couple, who left on the westbound train for San Antonio. They will spend two weeks in that city, after which they will go to El Paso, Texas, their future home.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The Gazette extends its congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Hobien, and wishes them a full measure of happiness. Lafayette Gazette 12/29/1894.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;">A First Class Laundry. - </span></b><span style="font-family: "georgia";">R. C. Sealy and J. C. Fuller of New Iberia have purchased the Lafayette Laundry and will take possession of it on Jan. 1. The Gazette is pleased to note this fact. Lafayette needs a good laundry and we have no doubt that Messrs. Sealy and Fuller are experienced laundrymen and will give the people first-class service. <b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Lafayette Gazette 12/29/1894.</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span>Accidentally Shot. - </b><span style="font-size: small;">Auguste Guidry a colored man, accidentally shot himself in the left hand last Sunday evening, causing a wound sufficiently serious to necessitate the amputation of a finger. Dr F. R. Tolson performed the operation. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> We are pleased to learn that our young friend, J. R. Domengeaux, will, on the 1st of January, figure as one of the proprietors of the Scranton drugstore at Royville. The firm's name will be Scranton & Domengeaux and the business will continue to be done in the same straightforward manner and at the same place. We bespeak for the firm a continuance of the prosperity which it has always enjoyed. Lafayette Gazette 12/29/1894.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> The ginnery of Mr. Hazard Bernard near Broussardville was destroyed by fire last Tuesday morning. Nearly 100 bales of cotton, belonging to small farmers were also consumed by the flames. Mr. Bernard had only $600 insurance on his gin and the loss will be quite heavy. Several farmers lost all their crops and it will be seriously felt by them. The fire is believed to have been of accidental origin. Lafayette Gazette 12/29/1894.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span>The Gazette omitted to note last week that the Methodist conference recently held in New Orleans had assigned the Rev. T. S. Randle to the Lafayette charge for another year, while his sons, the Revs. R. R. and R. W. Randle will be sent to New River and Lake Charles. The Rev. T. S. Randle is popular in Lafayette and possesses the esteem and respect of all the people irrespective of creed, and his assignment to this place for the ensuing year will be learned with pleasure. To Mr. A. S. J. Neil, who has lived here for the past few months, the congregations of Arnaudville and St. Martinville were allotted, and the Rev. J. M. Beard, also well-known here, will have charge of the New Iberia church. Lafayette Gazette 12/29/1894.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Railroad accidents have occurred with alarming frequency of late. In some instances lives of railroad men have been lost while serious bodily injuries were sustained by others. Accidents will happen to trains no matter how careful and diligent the officials and employes of the roads may be, but since a few weeks so many wrecks and collisions are reported that an inquiry as to their cause would not be amiss. Are they attributable to carelessness on the part of the employes? We are unable to say, but if the fault lies with them, the proper authorities should investigate matters at once, and if possible prevent the recurrence of these death-dealing accidents in the future.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Some well-informed persons are of the opinion that these unusual accidents are due to the large numbers of trains that are being run since the busy season opened, while other gentlemen equally well-informed, believe that carelessness and negligence, are in most cases, responsible for them. This road has always enjoyed the reputation of being one of the safest in the country, and it is only lately that accidents on it have been unreasonably frequent.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> The Gazette earnestly hopes that the officials will take the proper steps toward checking these fearless catastrophes. That something should be done at once, it is clearly evident. Men, in most cases fathers of families, have lost their lives while in the performance of their duties, and for the sake of humanity remedial steps should immediately be taken to stop this slaughter of human beings. It will do no good to sing the virtues of the victims and mourn over their deaths, but measures should be employed to spare the lives of others, who will inevitably share the same horrible fate. Lafayette Gazette 12/29/1894.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> 1st. It's healthy; not subject to epidemics; has the lowest death rate in the states (8 to 1,000; more old people to population than elsewhere, nine tenths population white; northern people almost invariably gain increased vigor, recover from catarrh, are relieved of kidney diseases. They are out of doors more. It helps rheumatism and strengthens the lungs. A radical change like this will add ten years to the average life.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> 2d. Good rainfall, evenly distributed, 55 to 60 inches annually.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> 3d. The evenest, the best climate in the United States.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> 4th. Prairie and timber in best proportion. Good clay soil with hard pan sub-soil. Good water 10 to 20 feet through clay. No stones, stumps, roots or other obstructions. Well covered with an excellent sod of wild grasses of medium quality which can be replaced with Bermuda or Lespedesa (Japan clover), best grades known.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> 5th. Crops are more valuable here. Louisiana grows an average, by census, $20 per acre to the northern States $8. Sugar cane yields 20 tons per acre, each ton as valuable as wild hay North yielding only 1 1/2 tons average. Rice is grown on new sod before rotting and yields 10 barrels per acre, valued at $3 a barrel, gives an income of $30 an acre and costs $10 to grow it. Such land can be bought at $5 to $10 an acre; improved, $10 to $25 per acre.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> 6th. The nearer the gulf the healthier the climate and earlier the season.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> 7th. All hardy vegetables such as radishes, turnips, lettuce and cabbage grow all winter.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> 8th. Figs and oranges are at their best here. Japan kid glove oranges commence bearing at one or two years from budding; will do well anywhere in Southwest Louisiana bring the highest price in market and are better flavored.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> 9th. Pears of few varieties do well. Blackberries and dewberries (wild or tame) and strawberries do well.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> 10th. Nut bearing trees are at home here and are very profitable.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> 11th. Poultry does exceedingly well.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> 12th. Stock of all kinds do well; horses, mules, hogs, sheep and goats.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> 13th. Altitude, 60 feet. Too flat to wash, too high to overflow.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> 14th. We grow sugar cane and rice in perfection; the only field crops we import. On both crops we have a good profit, without tariff or bounty.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> 15th. The climate, the conditions, the fruit (fig, orange, pomegranate, grape and persimmon) all indicate plainly that this is the lost Eden.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Write to the nearest Southern Pacific Representative for Routes and Rates. S. F. B. Morse, C. P. T. & T. A., New Orleans, La. Lafayette Gazette 12/19/1894.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Dr. Mudd, Ed. Higginbotham and Crow Girard made a short visit to New Iberia Sunday.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Miss Laura, daughter of the well-known merchant Leon Plonsky, came home Saturday from New Orleans where she has been attending the Markey-Picard Institute. Lafayette Gazette 12/29/1894.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> </span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">In the opinion of leading electricians one of the next great steps forward in electrical developments will be the doing away with wires for the transmission of electricity. Our present methods for transmission of electric energy are held to belong to primitive stage or the science. All the paraphernalia of wires and poles etc., that are now necessary are regarded as crude clumsy and wasteful, belonging to a period of development corresponding to that of a child where it cannot walk without support.<br />
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In the coming period all necessity for these things will be done away with, and the methods for the transmission of the marvelous energy that has been harnessed to do the work of the world will be as invisible as the flow of the fluid itself. The harness will disappear, and Ariel will do his subtle service with no outward token of his existence save in the effects produced. It will aesthetically, be a great relief when this end is accomplished, and the poles and wires that appear to be filing interminably in gaunt procession over nearly every highway in the country, disfiguring the landscape unspeakably, have at last served their ends and vanished. We are now getting rid of the wires that have become such a nuisance and source of danger by placing them underground at great expense. But, sooner or later, there will be no wires at all either above the ground or below.<br />
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That such will be the case is held by electricians to be no wild fancy. Men like Dolbeare, Thomson and Tesla look forward to it with confidence - a confidence which would seem to be justified by the fact that, to a limited extent, its feasibility has already been demonstrated. And when the theoretical soundness of any proposed method has been demonstrated its practicability is pretty certain to follow. Experience with the more familiar forces has accustomed us to look for tangible instrumentalities as a necessity in the transmission of any power. We see that water cannot be carried except in something to hold it, as in pipes, and the same way we think it must be necessary to have wires connecting electricity. But the field in which electricity operates belongs to an entirely different realm from that where other mechanical forces work. Water power proceeds from the operation of a liquid upon solids, and steam and wind powers from gaseous substance upon solids. But the field of electricity is in the mysterious element of the ether - an element that is a material as the others in a manner, pervading as well as enfolding all other substances, but in itself absolutely intangible to our senses, and known only by the effects which it produces, or for the production of which it forms the medium.<br />
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While sound is transmitted in the air, light and heat, as well as electricity, are transmitted in the ether, and the laws governing them have been discovered to be identical. So for the transmission of electrical energy only the medium of the ether is essential, and how to utilize this medium directly, without the intervention of wires or other conducting agencies will be the great task of the future for electricians.<br />
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Electrical impulses imparted to the ether may be conveyed to an indefinite distance. The capacity to receive and transmit them depends upon the delicacy of the instrument used. With a mechanism sufficiently responsive it is conceivable that such impulses might be received between distances as far apart as the ends of the earth. The flashes of the aurora borealis, sweeping instantly from horizon to zenith, give us an idea of the vastness of space which such impulses may be made to cover. The telephone has been used for a considerable distance without wire, and in the same way telegraphic communication has been carried on over a distance of several miles. It is only necessary to systematize these methods to apply them in regular practice.<br />
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It seems probable that the transmission of intelligence without wires will be the first result in this direction, and that the transmission of light, heat and power will follow. The saving will be something immense. The operation of the mechanism employed for these purposes will probably be analogous to that of tuning forks, where one responds to the vibrations set up in another. With dynamos running at a certain pitch, electric lights, heating apparatus and motors at a distance, attuned to that pitch, will be set in operation.<br />
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The economy of such a system would be naturally immense. The supply of electricity from a central station is at present a wasteful method, on account of the cost of the copper wire necessary to conduct it. The interest on the cost of this portion of the plant forms one of the greatest items of expense in the transmission of electricity from a central station. It is, therefore, much more economical, in cases where many lights are used, to depend upon an isolated plant in the building itself than upon a supply from a central station. But with the use of wires dispensed with, the generation of electricity at a central station, where fuel could be concentrated and converted into energy on a large scale, would naturally be most economical for the entire community. The increase in the standard of living, and in the world's wealth, consequent upon the decreased cost of such a system, would be inestimable. </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><strong> From the Lafayette <em>Advertiser</em> of December 28, 1904:</strong><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;"> Hold First Session in Industrial Auditorium Last Night. Good Attendance Present.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"> <span style="font-size: small;">The first session of the Teachers' Association was held last night in the auditorium of the Industrial Institute with a large number of teachers and many town people present. The program prepared was carried out with the exception that Gov. Blanchard was not present. Below we reprint the entire session in full.</span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">TUESDAY, DEC. 27, 1904, 8 P. M.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">ADDRESS OF WELCOME</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> In behalf of the State - Governor Newton C. Blanchard.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> In behalf of the Citizens of Lafayette -Mayor Charles D. Caffery.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> In behalf of the South Western Louisiana Industrial Institute - President E. L. Stephens.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Response in behalf of the La. S. P. S.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> T. A. Jno. R. Conniff, Asst. Supt. Public School New Orleans.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> President's Annual Address - T. H. Harris, Principal Baton Rouge High School, Baton Rouge.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Reception tendered by the citizens of Lafayette to the visiting delegates.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">WEDNESDAY, DEC. 28. 1904, 9 a. m.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Business Session - Reports of Officers and Committees, Amendments, etc.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Address by Hon. Jas. B. Aswell, State Supt. of Education, on the Present Status of the Rural School.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">WEDNESDAY, DEC. 28, 1904, 1:30 p. m.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Department Meeting of Ungraded School Teachers, Miss Julia Harelson, Baton Rouge, Chairman.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> DEPARTMENT MEETING, 3 p. m.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Kindergarten - Miss E. A. Waldo, New Orleans, Chairman.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Primary - Miss Pearl Larche, Lafayette, Chairman.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Grammar - C. C. Whisenhunt, Shreveport, Chairman.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> High - W. J. Avery, Lafayette, Chairman.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Music - Miss M. Conway, New Orleans, Chairman.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Drawing - Miss D. Zena Thompson, Lake Charles, Chairman.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Board of School Directors will organize in a department.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> WEDNESDAY, DEC. 28, 1904, 8 p. m.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Address, The Relation of Parent and Teacher.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> From the standpoint of the parent, by Dr. C. Menville, Houma.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> From the standpoint of the teacher - Albert J. Dupuy, Principal Guion Academy, Thibodaux.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Address, The Work of Mothers' Clubs - Miss E. A. Aitkens, Principal T. Howard No. 2, New Orleans.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Address, The Work of the Women's Clubs.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> THURSDAY, DEC, 29, 1904, 9 a. m.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Address, Local Taxation for School - Supt. L. J. Alleman, Lafayette.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Discussion led by Geo. Wallace, Cheneyville.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Address, Consolidation of Rural Schools - President R. C. Caldwell, State Normal School, Natchitoches.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Discussion led by Supt. John Marks, Napoleonville.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Address, The Rural School House, where and how to build - Wm. Woodward, President La., Art Teachers' Association.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> THURSDAY, DEC. 20, 1904.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> 2 P. M. - A visit to the Industrial Institute.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> 4 P. M. - An athletic event or an excursion to an oil well.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> THURSDAY, DEC. 28, 8 p. m.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Address, Our Rural Population - Dr. E. B. Creighton, President Tulane University, New Orleans.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Lafayette Advertiser 12/28/1904.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;">"</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;">Sunset Express" Very Fine.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"> <span style="font-size: small;">"The Sunset Express," the newly equipped through train on the Southern Pacific, arrived in San Antonio for the first time this morning from New Orleans and is undoubtedly the finest equipped train that ever came in the city.</span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Many of the coaches are entirely new and the old ones have been completely overhauled.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> One of the features of the new train is a special observation car for the accommodation of the travelers. The care is extra long and is luxuriously finished. About one-fourth of the car is an observation room. It is almost a house of glass and furnished with the finest of movable chairs.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> At the other end of the car along one side are a number of tables at which drinks are served, while at the other side by the very large windows are tables and chairs where travelers can write or otherwise occupy themselves.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> This is only one of the many cars that are to be added to this train in order to enhance the comfort of the traveler.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> From the San Antonio Gazette, 12/17/1904 and in the Lafayette Advertiser of 12/28/1904.</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>THE GOOD ROADS QUESTION.</b></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></strong><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The citizens of the town of Lafayette have as great an interest in having good roads throughout the parish. Their country trade depends upon the ease and facility with which people can get it and out of town, and unless the roads are good the trade must suffer; for unless a man just must come to Lafayette he won't do it when the roads are bad, particularly when other towns are sufficiently alive to their own interests to provide good roads leading to them. Only a few days ago a gentleman living near town was complaining about a big mud hole between his home and town, and he is not the only man who travels the road either.<br /><br /> People who want to do business, who expect to grow, have got to be active and energetic. if they won't there are others who will, and will leave them "waiting for something to turn up." The good roads question is a great big one for this town and the people should give it strict attention.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;">Town Public Schools Observe the Holidays with Appropriate Exercises and Gift Giving.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"> <span style="font-size: small;">All of the town public schools observed the holidays by appropriate exercises just before closing for the week's vacation. Every room had a beautiful Christmas tree loaded with gifts for the children and several rooms had a short program previous to the distribution of presents. All of the rooms were tastefully decorated and looked beautiful with the lovely Christmas trees all lighted up, for every window and door was tightly closed to darken the room and bring out the full effect. And the children, every one, seemed bright and happy with the spirit of the occasion.</span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Miss Christian's room had their Christmas tree on Thursday night and with it the following excellent program.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> And a fine Santa Claus to give away the nice things hanging in the tree.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> All of the other rooms had their exercises and Christmas trees on Friday morning.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The program in Miss Holmes' room was short, but good and as follows:</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Lafayette Advertiser 12/28/1904.</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Jailor Broussard Gives a Christmas Dinner. </span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Jailor Saul Broussard did not forget the prisoners in the parish jail on Christmas day. There are seven, four white men and three negroes, and Mr. Broussard served them up a dinner which will be a pleasant recollection to them for years to come. There was turkey and partridge and snipe and oysters and cake and everything the market could afford, with plenty of wine and cigars. And the prisoners enjoyed it - it was Christmas with a great big C. It was most kind and thoughtful of Mr. Broussard to carry so much good cheer and happiness to the prisoners. </span><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Lafayette Advertiser 12/28/1904.</span></span></b></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">NEGRO SHOT - </span></b></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;">A negro named Joe Dolze was shot for ambush with No. 8 shot at 6 a. m. Friday, while walking on the public highway near Scott. He charged two young white men, Gaston Breaux and Leonard Gulley, with having shot him. Sheriff Lacoste arrested them both Friday, but they were released on a $1000 bail each the same evening. The negro had some trouble with Mr. Begnaud the previous day and it is said went after a shotgun to kill Mr. Begnaud, but was prevented from returning. It is believed the negro will recover. </span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>Broussard - Dauterive.</b></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">One of the prettiest weddings of the season was that of Miss Mable Dauterive to Mr. Frank E. Broussard, which took place at St. John's Catholic church Tuesday evening. After the impressive marriage ceremony of the church, Father Forge, who officiated, added words of counsel and kindly advice as the the obligations they just assumed.<br /><br /> The bride looked beautiful in a most becoming and beautiful dress. Miss May Bailey was bridesmaid and Mr. Bernard Dauterive, best man.<br /><br /> After the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's father, Mr. J. G. Dauterive.<br /><br /> Mr. Broussard is a prominent and very popular young man of Lafayette and he has the warmest congratulations of his many friends upon his good fortune in winning such a charming bride.<br /><br /> The Advertiser joins with their host in wishing them many years of happiness and prosperity.</span></span><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-small;">Lafayette Advertiser 12/28/1904.</span></b><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Fitzgerald - Voorhies. - </span></b></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Monday, Dec. 19 1904, at 8:30 p. m., Mr. David Fitzgerald, of Houston, Tex., and Miss Philomene Voorhies, of Lafayette, La., were married, Rev. Father Haulkner officiating. The ceremony took place at St. Patrick's church, Houston. The bride was taken to the altar by her brother, Mr. Alfred Voorhies, and was attended by her niece, Miss Irma Voorhies. After the ceremony a reception was given at the home of Mr. Alfred Voorhies, only the immediate family being present. The couple received numerous and costly presents.<br /><br /> Mr. and Mrs. Fitzgerald are now at home to their friends at 1515 Everett street.</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b> Lafayette Advertiser 12/28/1904.</b></span></span></span></span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Beautiful Souvenir Spoons. - </span></strong></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>During the week an Advertiser man dropped in to Biossat's jewelry store and was shown a beautiful line of sterling silver souvenir spoons. They certainly are attractive, and nothing we can think of would be more suitable for a remembrance, or for visitors to Lafayette to carry away with them as a memento of their stay here, an no doubt many of the teachers now with us will call and get one of these useful and elegant souvenir spoons. Lafayette Advertiser 12/28/1904.</strong></span></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"> <span style="font-size: small;">Clara Spell etals, to Leo Doucet, lot in Mouton addition, $600.</span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Mathilde Douglas, widow, to Jos. Billy, lot in McComb addition, $150.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Joseph Boudreaux to Robt. Breiter, lot in Mouton addition, $274.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Mrs. Mary Plonsky Falk to Jos. Dugas, two lots in McComb addition, $300.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> John Louis Andre to R. W. Beadle and Seward Philips, 5 arpents land, $125.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Alexandre F. Arceneaux to Emile G. Arceneaux and Bienvenu Arceneaux, 20 arpents wood land, $200.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Emile G. Arceneaux and Bienvenu Arceneaux to Alexandre Domingues, 20 arpents wood land, $300.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Emile G. Arceneaux and Bienvenu Arceneaux to Alex F. Arceneaux, 25 arpents wood land, $200.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> J. Onezipe Trahan to Philias Domingue, lot in Mouton addition, $900.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Frederick McWarner to Selina Alexander, lot and improvements in Mills addition, $500.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Jack R. Davis to Adolph Dejean, 2 lots in Duson, $250.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Jack R. Davis to Alexandre Thibodeaux, 2 lots in Duson, $100.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Jean Baptiste Sonnier to Jules Jeanmard, 17 arpents land, $350.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Lone Broussard Troville Broussard, Louisa Broussard to Domingue Guidry, each 1-5 of 15.76 arpents land, each 1-5, $157.60.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Jack R. Davis to Aurelies J. Bouillon, 2 lots in Duson, $110.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Adolphe F. Girouard to Felix Girouard, 3 arpents land, $150.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Marie Azelina Boudreaux, widow, M. Girouard, to Pierre Girouard, 6 arpents land, $297.79.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Rosa Girouard, wife of Gustave Delahoussaye, Jr., to Pierre Girouard, right to 6 arpents land, $42.53.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Mrs. Martial Girouard to Mrs. Elie Breaux, 6 arpents land, 297.79.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Mrs. Marie Benoit to Jos. D. Benoit, lot in Mouton addition partition sale, $382.44.</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Miss Susie LeRosen, of Shreveport, will arrive to-day and be the guest of her brother during the Teacher's Association.<br /><br /> Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Slaight, of Sunset, spent Christmas with relatives here. They returned home yesterday.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-size: medium;"> <b>Give us your order for groceries, Prudhomme & McFaddin.</b> </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-size: medium;"> Paul Eckels, of Crowley, was in town Sunday to see friends.<br /><br /> You can always get fresh groceries from us. - Morgan & Debaillon.<b> </b></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-size: medium;"> Willie Clifford, who is working in Crowley, spent Christmas day in Lafayette.<br /><br /> All winter goods at greatly reduced prices, at Levy Bros.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Thomas Debaillon has resigned his position with The Gazette and accepted one with the bank.</b> </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-size: medium;"> Mr. and Mrs. Leo Judice left Thursday for Richmond, Va., to spend the holidays with Mrs. Judice's parents.<br /><br /> We have just what you need for a good New Year's dinner.- Prudhomme & Mcfaddin.<br /><br /> J. W. Darby, who is taking a medical course at Tulane, came up Friday to spend the holidays at home.<b> </b></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b> Try our fancy cakes - yes, you will like them. - Wischan & Domengeaux.</b></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-size: medium;"> A. B. Denbo left Wednesday for Louisville, Ky., where he will join Mrs. Denbo.<br /><br /> Rev. J. I. Kendrick arrived in Lafayette some days ago and will remain and endeavor to build up a Baptist church here. His family will come later.<br /><br /> Frank Mouton, who is attending the College of Pharmacy in New Orleans, came up Friday for the holidays.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-size: medium;"> <b>Mrs. C. K. Darling and children of Houston arrived yesterday, on a visit to Mrs. Darling's parents.<span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></b></span></span></span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;"> The Institute Team Defeats the St. Landry High School Boys.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> The football team of the Industrial Institute went to Opelousas last Saturday and played a game with the boys of the St. Landry High School. The score was 6 to 5 in favor of the Institute team. The game is said to have been well played and very interesting. Despite the fact that the Opelousas team had the advantage of longer practice and of having played several contested games the Institute boys were more than a match for them. It is needless to say that the victorious team were delighted with the triumph of their maiden effort. This first taste of victory will be an incentive for the future and we expect that they will soon be looking around for more fields to conquer. The team, as was show by its splendid victory at Opelousas, has some excellent material, and, when thoroughly developed, we have no doubt it will win an enviable fame.</span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> We have been informed that another game will be played with the boys of the St. Landry High School. The game will take place here sometime in January.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Lafayette Gazette 12/28/1901.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Low excursion rates have been made by the Southern Pacific - Sunset Route - from all points on its main line and branches Del Rio and east of that station to all points in Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky, Illinois, Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia, Florida and Tennessee, also to Colorado points and to important centers of the Republic of Mexico. These low rate tickets will be on sale December 21, 22 and 23, with a time limit of 30 days from date of sale. Apply to any agent of the Southern Pacific or connecting line for further information, or address: S. F. B. Morse, P. T. M., or M. L. Robbins, G. P. & T. A., Houston, Texas. Lafayette Gazette 12/28/1901.</span></span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Educational work is the basis of Ruston's prosperity, and this fact should not be overlooked. Whenever the people of Ruston permit other interests to overshadow the schools, then will Ruston's downward course begin. - Ruston Leader. </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">We call the attention of our readers to the propriety of applying the foregoing paragraph to Lafayette.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> On the first of the year it is customary with individuals to turn a new leaf in the book of life, to assume new obligations - in simpler words, to strive to do some worthy, useful thing before another mile post is reached.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The same motive and aspirations which impel the individual to move toward some nobler aim, should likewise actuate a community to work for better things.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The Gazette will not bore the people of the town with a new year preachment on what they ought to do, but it will recommend to them what it thinks should be their most solemn obligation to be fulfilled during 1902. We have reference to a first-class public school. If at the end of the year to be ushered in next Wednesday they can point to the accomplishment of this project they will not have lived the year in vain. </span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Lafayette Gazette 12/28/1901.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"> <span style="font-size: small;">Pursuant to advertisement Parish Treasurer Martin offered to lease the school lands last Saturday. The offer was made subject to the appraisement fixed by the Board at a special meeting held on Dec. 16. The tracts in the first and second wards were appraised at 75 cents per acre for the low land and $1.50 for the high parts. In the fourth ward it was decided not to take less than $2.50 per acre.</span></span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The two sections situated in the first and second wards brought an average of $1.25, which is more than the appraised value. This a great deal more than the price secured heretofore. In these wards the Board did exceedingly well, and deserves credit for its good work.</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The fourth ward land failed to bring the amount appraised by the Board. One dollar was the highest price offered by the bidders, and as that is $1.50 under the appraised valuation the land was not leased. We understand, however, that the bidders have consulted an attorney and may take the matter into the court. It is claimed by them that the Board has no authority to appraise the property, but must accept the highest price offered.</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> In appraising the land the Board acted upon the advice of District Attorney Campbell, and was impelled by a desire to increase the school revenues. In the past these lands were leased at absurdly low figures, and the Board is to be commended in its efforts to increase the revenues from this source.</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Should the bidders for the fourth ward section appeal to the court for a settlement of their contention the question of whether or not the Board is authorized to appraise the school lands will be decided. Should the courts decide that the Board is without authority to protect the interests of public education in this matter it is to be hoped that the proper legislation will be enacted as early as possible. For obvious reasons the Board should be empowered to appraise the school lands before offering them for lease. Without such authority the Board is powerless to protect itself and is at the mercy of bidders who may combine and lease the lands for a nominal consideration.</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> It is in the interest of the public that the matter be decided one way or the other. Should the courts decide adversely to the interests of public education, the Legislature should be called upon to enact remedial measures necessary to protect the school children. Lafayette Gazette 12/28/1901.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;"><em>The Gins Start With Renewed Energy and are Running in Full Blast.</em></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> During the last week there was quite a lull in the local cotton market, cause by a break in the machinery at Gerac's and a dry well at the Compress, necessitating an interruption in the work at both gins. Both places were crowded with wagon loads of cotton some of which had been hauled from very remote points to take advantage of the splendid service of the town gins and the good prices for cotton. At Gerac's gine the trouble was not so serious and everything was in readiness to resume operation Thursday. At the Compress the gin was started Friday morning and it is now in full blast as if nothing had happened. Water was secured by running a pipe-line to the powerhouse of the town's waterworks.</span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The ginning season promises to last longer this year than ever before. The rush of cotton continues without diminishing. Lafayette Gazette 12/28/1901.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Contributions to the McKinley Monument Fund are being received at the Lafayette post-office. Those who recognize the worth of the lamented president, whose love for his people and country knew no sectional bounds, have an opportunity to give substantial proof of their admiration and esteem. Though we may not have agreed with him in political matters, there is none in the South who will not do honor to the memory of the man who did so much to wipe out sectionalism. In contemplating the broad charity of the late executive we can well afford to ignore political differences. It is desired that the monument which is to perpetuate his memory be built by popular contributions made in the different sections of the country, as the tribute of a re-united people to a president who labored above all things for a united country. Lafayette Gazette 12/28/1901. </span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-size: small;"> A midnight mass was said at the Catholic church Christmas morning. The choir had especially prepared itself for the occasion and treated the congregation to some very fine singing. The church was crowded with people, every available space in the large edifice being occupied. <strong> </strong></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Prof. LeRosen, of the Lafayette High School, left Thursday to attend the teachers' convention at Franklin.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The Industrial Institute is represented at the teachers' convention now being held at Franklin by Dr. Stephens, Miss Edith Dupre, Messrs. Mayer and Roy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Thomas and Daniel Debaillon, Raoul Gerac and William Campbell, who are attending the Jefferson College at Convent, are at home for the holidays.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> For Sale-Lot near Industrial School. Apply at the Gazette office.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Owing to the large volume of business being done by the Southern Pacific Company the passenger trains are nearly always behind schedule time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Nearly all the boys and girls attending the Industrial Institute have gone to their homes in different parts of the State to spend the holiday vacation.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The engagement of Miss Jeanne Irma Andry, of New Orleans, La., to Mr. J. A. Del'homme, of Lafayette, is announced. The marriage will be celebrated in the latter part of January.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Misses Edna Sprole and Mary Webb were among the public school teachers who left Thursday to attend the teachers' convention held at Franklin.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Dr. N. P. Moss and family have moved into their new home near the Industrial Institute.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> St. John's Branch No. 792, Catholic Kinghts of America, held a meeting last Sunday and elected the following officers: Rev. E. Forge, spiritual director; F. E. Moss, president; R. H. Broussard, recording secretary and treasurer; A. V. Labbe, financial secretary; L. E. Lacour, sergeant-at-arms; Ulysee Pointboeuf, sentinel. Trustees: three years, Felix Meaux; two years, J. Alfred Mouton; one year, J. D. Mouton. Lafayette Advertiser 12/28/1901.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Dr. N. P. Moss moved into his handsome, new brick home out near the Industrial School. </span><br />
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</strong><strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Prof. W. A. LeRosen left Thursday for Franklin, to attend the meeting of the State Teacher's Association, of which he is a member.<br /><br /> Mr. J. R. Domengeaux has begun erection of a pretty Queen Anne Cottage in the Mudd addition. It will be another neat home added to the number of lovely homes already in that portion of town.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The celebration of midnight mass Christmas eve was attended by a large concourse of people numbering probably 1,200. The services were grand and solemn. Father Forge was assisted by Fathers de Stockalper of Grand Coteau and Baulard. The illumination of the church by electricity was brilliant and the altar shining with various colored lights presented a beautiful spectacle. The music was the finest ever heard in the church. It was rendered by the St. John's church choir under the direction of Professor Sontag. The occasion will be a memorable one. </span><br />
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</strong><strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Dr. C. E. Terry of Jennings and Miss Marie Mouton, daughter of Mr. A. E. Mouton, were married Saturday, Dec. 21, at the Catholic church at Jennings by Father Peters. They will reside in Jennings.<br /><br /> Married at St. John's Catholic church, Tuesday, Dec. 24, by Rev. Stockalper, Miss Mercedes Broussard to Mr. Ralph Voorhies. The Advertiser wishes to the happy couple happiness and a successful life.<br /><br />The steamer named Vermilion has made her appearance on the Vermilion river to ply between Pin-Hook bridge and the mouth of the Vermilion river to transport freight and passengers at different points on the river and do towing of boats barges etc., has her gross to (unreadable words) tons will accommodate fifty passengers. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><strong><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Her engine is twelve horsepower, propeller, 26 inches, speed about 8 to 10 miles per hour. Cabin enclosed to protect the passengers from inclement weather, her length fifty feet over all beam twelve feet. The fuel used is gasoline. Captain, Emile Duhon; engineer, Severin Broussard. The boat is well suited for the trade the Vermilion river and no doubt will give satisfaction in business as well as for a pleasure boat. She is well built of the best material and workmanship.<br /><br /> - At their last regular meeting, Sunday, December 23, St. John's Branch, No. 792 C. K. of A. elected the following officers ; Rev. E. Forge, spiritual director ; F. E. Moss, president; Albert A. Meaux, vice-president; R. H. Broussard, recording secretary and treasurer; A. V. Labbe, financial secretary; L. E. Lacour, sargeant-at-arms; Ulysse Pointboeuf, sentinel, Felix Meaux, trustee 3 years; J. Alf. Mouton, trustee 2 years, and J. D. Mouton, trustee 1 year.<br /><br /> The many friends of Dr. Thos. B. Hopkins will be glad to learn that he has so far recovered and that he has resumed his practice.<br /><br /> The Racket Store wishes a happy New Year to all its customers, and guarantees that during 1902 it will be given them the lowest prices for the best goods.<br /><br />The new Episcopal church of this place is now completed and will be used for the first time Jan. 1st., at 11 o'clock a. m. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><strong><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Services will be conducted by Rev. C. C. Kramer, of New Iberia. The edifice has an imposing exterior and is very prettily finished on the inside, and is a credit to the congregation and the community.<br /><br />The coming of Richards & Pringle's Famous Georgia Minstrels to Lafayette, Sunday, Dec. 29, marks one of the most interesting amusement events booked here this season.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> This firm and ambitious amusement managers seem to be radical expansionists, for each succeeding season their organization increases in size and expands in every conceivable way, and the coming engagement will show it to be the largest and best equipped minstrel organization in America. Forty sterling performers appear in a program of unusual merit and of the fun provoking kind that makes colored minstrelsy always popular. No two acts are alike, and the entire performance is brisk, running fire of fun, song, music, dancing and novelty, such to furnish hours of solid enjoyment, and their roster includes the names of the brainiest and most creative performers in minstrelsy. They will appear in new acts this season, of a bright, refreshing kind.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The world famous Billy Kersands; James Moore, the grotesque comedian, is seen in the latest darky essence song and dance; the musical artists. Bailey & Spiller; Teledo, the juggler; Clarence Powell, the up-to-date black jester; Tio Kitchie, the Japanese equilibrist; Cooper and his wooden figures; Moore & Thomas, the side-walk jesters; Craig, the boneless wonder; and many others closing with the uproariously funny after-piece, "The Darktown Policy Players."</span><span style="font-family: "georgia";">NOTICE. </span></strong></span></div>
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<strong style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: xx-large;"> From the Lafayette<i> Gazette</i> of December 28th, 1895:</strong><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;">THE "RUMP" FACTION.</span></b><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><br /></i></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i> "There is a "rump" faction in the Democracy of Lafayette parish, and the manner in which our excellent contemporary, The Lafayette Gazette, is pouring hot shot into the bolters' camp is a caution. Bro. Mouton is a Democrat to the core and will always frown down on any attempt made to endanger or destroy the party." - From the St. Bernard Voice.</i></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><br /></strong></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<br /><b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;">An Excellent Christmas Dinner. - </span></b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Paul Demanade's friends were treated to a most excellent dinner on Christmas day. As The Gazette had the good fortune to be represented we know whereof we speak. Some may have fared as well, but none fared better than Mr. Demanade's guests on this occasion. If other bachelors would entertain their friends half as well as Paul, single life would be indeed "a thing of beauty and a joy forever."</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> On Christmas eve Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Davidson entertained a number of their friends with a Salmagundi party given in honor of their guest, Miss Roberta Kennedy, of New Orleans. The handsome Davidson home presented a most charming sight and the elegance of the costumes of the young ladies lent additional zest to the occasion. Among those present were: Mesdames Wm. Kelly, Darling, Hopkins, Morgan, Misses Stella and Haydee Trahan, Nellie and Zerelda Bailey, Mary McFaddin, Eliza, Ida and Susie Hopkins, Lea Gladu, Roberta Kennedy, Mamie and Maria Bagnal, Jennie Torian, Lulu Kelly, Drs. Hopkins, Trahan, Girard, Delaney, Raney. Messrs. Darling , Alex and Archie Morgan, Baxter Clegg, Crow Girard, Orrin Hopkins, P. B. Torian, Jack Nickerson, Leo Judice, T. S. Foley, James Davidson, John L. Kennedy and John Givens. Lafayette Gazette 12/28/1895.</span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;">Ex-Marshal Veazey.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-size: small;"> In another column of this paper appears the proceedings of the special meeting of the City Council held for the purpose of taking action in the matter of the charges against ex-Marshal Veazey, who has been removed by a unanimous vote of the Council. In justice to Mr. Veazey, we must say that the town has lost the services of a dutiful and brave officer, in many respects equal to the best it has ever had. As a collector his administration will bear the closest investigation; he has accounted for every cent collected by him. Aside from the unfortunate occurrence which caused his removal we believe his record as an officer has been satisfactory and will compare favorably with that of any one who has preceded him.<b> </b></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;">The Ice Factory. - </span></b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">The lumber to build the ice factory is on the grounds and Contractor Fred Mouton will soon begin the work of construction. Mr. McGill, the manager of the factory, will lend every energy toward the early completion of the plant, whose erection is assured in time to furnish the people of this section with all the ice they might need during the next warm season. </span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b>Lafayette Gazette 12/28/1895.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><strong>Excellent Program. - </strong></span><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">The concert given last Monday by Miss Maud Boas and the pupils of her school, assisted by Mrs. Boas and Prof. O'Reilly of New Iberia, Miss Celina Grossman of New Orleans, and Miss Zerelda Bailey and Mr. Van der Cruyssen of this city, was, to say the least, a success. Miss Boas deserves much credit for the excellent manner in which the entire program was carried out. The attendance was such as to show to the painstaking teacher that the patrons of the school, as well as its friends, appreciate her efforts toward the establishment of an up-to-date, progressive school in Lafayette. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Wonder if all the white voters who failed to put up an appearance at the "poles" last Saturday are followers of "paddioism," as asserted in The Gazette some two weeks ago.</span></span></strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"><strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Treat us to a little more of this huge joke, young Mr. Editor. - "Golden-Rod" in Advertiser.</span></strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"><strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The Gazette has made no such assertion. The Gazette has said some hard things and it is ready to repeat them, because they are true, but it has never asserted that those who did not vote on the 14th were followers of Paddioism. Lafayette Gazette 12/28/1895.</span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Pursuant to the call of the judicial committee the district convention was called to order at the court-house in Lafayette by Dr. R. J. Young, of Vermilion.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The following gentlemen were appointed a committee on credentials: Dr. R. J. Young, Mr. J. O. Broussard, Henry Durke and Dr. Lyons.</span><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The committee retired in order to examine the credentials of the delegates and the convention took a recess whilst awaiting their report.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> LAFAYETTE, LA., Dec. 21, 1895.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> We, your committee on credentials, beg leave to report the following duly elected delegates to the regular Democratic Judicial Convention of the 17th Judicial District, composed of the parishes of Lafayette and Vermilion.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Lafayette. - Dr. M. L. Lyons, Aurelien Olivierm Henry Durke, A. M. Martin, Simeon Begnaud, J. O. Broussard, John Whittington, Jr., Claude Latiolais.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Vermilion. - A. Toups, W. W. Keughling, T. D. Lege, A. Picard, J. F. Abshire, Gus Hebert, Adam Boudreau, R. J. Young.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> [Signed] M. L. LYONS, Chairman</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia";">R. J. YOUNG, Secretary.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The temporary organization was made permanent and nominations were declared in order.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Mr. W. W. Keughling put in nomination the Hon. Julian Mouton, of Lafayette, for district judge, and the motion was seconded by Dr. R. J. Young.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> On motion the nomination of Mr. Mouton was made by acclamation.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Dr. R. J. Young, in well chosen language, put in nomination the Hon. Minos T. Gordy for district attorney, and the nomination was seconded in well deserved words of praise and confidence by Mr. A. M. Martin.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Mr. Gordy's nomination was also made by acclamation.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Mr. Julian Mouton, being escorted to the floor by a committee of three, thanked the convention for the honor conferred upon him, and stated that although he felt gratified to be the standard-bearer of the Judicial Democracy yet it was not without a keen sense of the great responsibility that was thrust upon his shoulders that he accepted. The discrimination of right and wrong and the upright adjustment of personal differences that every judge is called upon to settle are duties of the greatest consideration. However, he aspired to the nomination, and having received it, the confidence reposed in him by the Democracy of Vermilion and Lafayette would not be betrayed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Mr. Minos T. Gordy standing on the same floor, where his untiring energy has enabled him to make his name a terror to all criminals in Lafayette parish, accepted the nomination as district attorney with the same motives that had prompted him in the past. No guarantee could he offer but that of his past record as district attorney. Guided by a sense of justice and equity he endeavored in the past to discharge his duties as best he could, and should he be re-elected he only wished that his six years' experience would better enable him to perform his task.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> On motion the following judicial committee was appointed for the next four years:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> From, Lafayette - Aurelien Olivier, Henry Durke, A. M. Martin.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> From Vermilion - Dr. D. J. Young, Adam Boudreaux, Dr. J. F. Abshire.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> C. F. LATIOLAIS, Secretary.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Lafayette Gazette 12/28/1895.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The City Council met this a. m. in special session with the following members present:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Mayor A. J. Moss, Messrs. J. O. LeBlanc, Jos. Ducote, T. M. Biossat, O. C. Mouton, Dr. J. D. Trahan and B. Falk. Absent: None.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The mayor stated that Council convened for the purpose of receiving the report of the Police Board in the matter of complaint of Wm. Graser against Constable D. J. Veazey and to take action thereon.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Moved by O. C. Mouton, seconded by Leo Doucet, that the Council go into executive session.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> After hearing the evidence pro and con the following resolutions were adopted:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Resolved by the City Council that whereas charges of gross misconduct have been preferred against D. J. Veazey constable and ex-officio collector of the town of Lafayette, before the Police Board appointed by the City Council under its by-laws and regulations to examine into cases of this nature.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> And whereas said Board has taken evidence on said charges pro and con, which was submitted to this Council in session assembled and whereas after reading of said evidence by the secretary to said Council in executive session, D. J. Veazey was called in and all the evidence against him, read to him.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> And whereas, after hearing same read he submitted his case to said Council and subsequently approved and argued his case and submitted same for action.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> And whereas, it is the unanimous opinion of the Council in session assembled, that said D. J. Veazey constable aforesaid, is guilty of gross misconduct committed Wednesday Dec. 11, 1895.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Therefore be it resolved that said D. J. Veazey be removed for cause.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Yeas: Dr. J. D. Trahan, B. Falk, O. C. Mouton, T. M. Biossat, Jos. Ducote, Leo Doucet and J. O. LeBlanc. Nays: None.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Mr. Bourg was then nominated for constable by T. M. Biossat, seconded by B. Falk. Yeas unanimous.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Moved by O. C. Mouton, seconded by Jos. Ducote, that Mr. Veazey be informed in writing by the secretary, that he is hereby discharged from office.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Moved by Dr. Trahan, seconded by Jos. Ducote, that Finance Committee be instructed to make an immediate settlement with Mr. D. J. Veazey. Carried.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Moved by Dr. Trahan, seconded by Jos. Ducote, that financial committee be instructed to accept the bond furnished by the constable.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The Council then adjourned to next regular meeting.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> BAXTER CLEGG, Secretary.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia";">Lafayette Gazette 12/28/1895.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;"><strong>Selected News Notes (Gazette) 12/28/1895.</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><strong><span style="font-size: small;"> Dr. Felix Girard and Baxter Clegg spent a few days in New Orleans recently.</span></strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"><strong> The members of the School Board are requested to meet on the 4th of January.</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"><strong> Moses Levy, who has been attending school in New Orleans, is at home for the holidays.</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"><strong> Felix Mouton, who is employed by the Southern Pacific Co. at Alexandria, is spending the holidays at his old home.</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"><strong> Miss Mercedes Broussard came up from the Sacred Heart Academy Convent, Grand Coteau, Tuesday, to spend the holidays at home.</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"><strong> We learn that Hon. Ambroise Mouton, from Lake Arthur, Vermilion parish, intends to move to this town with his family in the near future.</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"><strong> Judge Debaillon returned Monday night after a visit of several days in New Orleans on legal business. The judge extended his trip to Biloxi, where he was the guest of relatives.</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"><strong> Mr. A. L. Bourg, the city collector, requests The Gazette to state that he will be at the town hall every day from 10 to 12 in the morning and from 2 to 4 in the afternoon for the purpose of collecting taxes.</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"><strong> Hope Lodge #145, F. & A. M., held a meeting last night and installed the following officers L Charles D. Caffery, worshipful master; Wm. Campbell, senior warden; D. A. Cochrane, junior warden; Dr. F. S. Mudd, treasurer; Dr. F. E. Girard, secretary; Jos. A. Chargois; senior deacon; John Vigneaux, junior deacon; John Brun, tyler. Lafayette Gazette 12/28/1995. </strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Pursuant to the call for a mass meeting of citizens as published in the Lafayette Advertiser of the 14th inst., a number of citizens met at City Hall in the town of Lafayette, and the meeting was called to order by W. B. Bailey, who called W. B. Torian to the chair. On taking the chair, Mr. Torian spoke as follows:</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;">"This call has been made for the purpose of calling together serious men on a grave matter and I hope your deliberations will be in accord with that call. The question may be asked why this meeting was postponed to so late a date when all is now apparently quiet, when at one time there seemed a pressing necessity for it. I can only say, at the beginning of these troubles, we believed our laws were sufficient to protect us, but when we lost confidence in them we lost it in one another, and our hope was that a reaction would soon come, and this meeting proclaims it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;">"We are not here to estrange, prosecute or abuse those who may have differed with us in the past, but to formulate some plan whereby demoralization, terror and crime may be prevented in the future. If I know the object of this meeting, it is to assist in the restoration of law and order in our parish and unite a now divided people upon questions of a public policy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>"We are bound to admit that many of our best citizens had gone into the organization known as <i>regulators,</i> and we never doubted the honesty of the majority of them, but we doubted their judgement.</b> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> We are not here to-day to accuse them in a mass as law-breakers, but do depreciate the crimes that have been committed in the name of and under the protection of their organization. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> <b>I am told the</b> <b>purpose of their organization was to break up or prevent miscegenation, adultery, lying and theft.</b> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> In that we all agree, and that they were for white supremacy. So are we. I know no white man that does not favor it, and no black that would not like to reverse it, but I see no cause for alarm in our parish if we regulate ourselves. We are in the majority, own most of the lands, have all the offices, the best horses, money and arms.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Now we can ask the question, who or what organization is it that defies the laws, denudes women on the highways, pens men up in pastures like oxen and commits murders that send a thrill of horror throughout the land? A theory may be a good one, but it is judged only by its results.<br />
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"We have in our parish people of various nationalities, with as many different religions and ideas of right and wrong, and the only hope for peace and prosperity is to have is to have one common law to govern us all and demand that your officers enforce them, and that your jurors and witnesses perform their duty according to oaths under the law, for you can never punish crime with a bribed jury, a perjured witness or incompetent officials unless you come yourselves to the rescue, and I hope to see you pass such resolutions to-day as will meet with the approval of all good citizens, whereby confidence may be restored and Lafayette regain the old-time reputation of being the best and most law-abiding parish in the State, for her name is now a by-word and reproach to us all."<br />
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At the conclusion of Mr. Torian's remarks, Chas. D. Caffery and Carter H. Bradley were chosen secretaries.<br />
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On motion, the following committee on resolutions was appointed: Judge John Clegg, W. B. Bailey, John C. Buchanan, D. A. Cochrane, Dr. J. D. Trahan, Edmond Pellerin, Dr. F. S. Mudd, Dr. T. B. Hopkins and John S. Whittington.<br />
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A recess was then taken in order to allow the committee time to draft resolutions expressive of the objects of the meeting. Returning, they presented the following as expressive of the sense of the citizens under the call:<br />
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We view with apprehension of evil the want of confidence and the danger of permanent division that now exists among the white citizens of this parish, brought about by the acts or the results of an organization or combination of individuals, commonly called "Regulators." We cannot see how peace and order can be upheld, and material and moral progress continue as long as this menace to every interest is joined in or tolerated by any considerable proportion of our citizens. In disjointed times, or in new countries where laws exist but the executive power is weak, combinations of individuals have sometimes been temporarily tolerated for the purpose of preserving human life and property, and then only with reluctance and debating for the shortest possible period. Now in this State and parish, under laws of our own making, administered by white officers of our own choosing, the history of the past year shows, to our shame, the existence here of an organization of combination of individuals, the consequences of whose acts have been a series of crimes that have cost the parish large sums of money and have heaped upon it a load of shame. The bare remembrance of these crimes, without their recital, thrills with horror. We repudiate the pretense that our white supremacy is in need of such support or can be upheld by crimes that disgrace humanity. Whenever a race issue, socially or politically, is presented, we can meet it firmly and as becomes brave men, without degrading and debasing the white men. An organization which participates in the destruction of the right of a community to choose its own officers; an organization which assumes to decide the matters of private right between individuals and to execute its judgments; an organization which arrogates to itself the right to put into execution a criminal code of its own making, and brutally beats citizens in execution of pretended sentence thereunder; an organization which perpetrates fiendish murders, or seeks by every means to protect and defend those charged with murder, can have no rightful excuse for being in this community and is to be borne with no longer than is required by a vigorous administration of the criminal laws of the State to put it to an end to it. We recognize that some of our friends with the purest motives, have entered these organizations. We are persuaded they sympathize not with crime and lawlessness, and we now invoke their influence and active aid in loyally supporting the laws of our State in suppressing crime, therefore it is<br />
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<b>Resolved, </b>That we demand each one of the officers of public justice in this parish a fearless and vigorous performance of their duties, and an enforcement of the laws of our land.<br />
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<b>Resolved,</b> That we expect hereafter speedy indictment and trial of the conspirators against public order and justice.<br />
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<b>Resolved,</b> That we will aid in every becoming way the public officers in a faithful performance of their duty/<br />
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<b>Resolved,</b> That we will watch narrowly the conduct of jurors and witnesses, and will use all lawful means to procure truthful testimony and honest, righteous verdicts.<br />
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<b>Resolved,</b> that a committee of twenty-five is hereby created, to be appointed by the chairman to further consider the objects for which this meeting is called, and to carry into effect the resolutions adopted.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> <b>These resolutions were adopted unanimously by a rising vote.</b> <b>Among those present was Rev. Father Forge, </b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><b> </b>who addressing himself to the resolutions, said he was present in a three-fold capacity - as citizen, priest and representative of Archbishop Janssen. He said he approved these resolutions; that this meeting was properly held; that one of the first duties of a good Catholic is the duty of citizenship; that he regretted exceedingly there were not more Catholics present; that he knew many were absent to-day who would be present but for fear; that those present had God on their side, and of necessity are in the right.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> He thought it the beginning of a reaction that will bring only good to the people. When he was appointed judge and came to this parish he found here a reign of terror. "I am glad to see that men have come to express themselves as you have to-day in your resolutions. It is proper that you should make your association permanent. The intimidation of witnesses is one of the most serious difficulties we have to contend with. There has been a systematic intimidation of which officers are powerless to prevent. To arrest and wipe out this terrible evil should be one of the chief aims of your association. Another thing is that juries should be looked after. Tampering with jurors should be stopped. It appears, besides, that no jury can be drawn here without some of this organization upon it, who as experience shows, acquit their fellow members with or without evidence. Let the corruption of this evil be another of the chief aims of your body. It has been suggested, and I approve of it, the District Attorney should have assistance."<br />
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Continuing the speaker said: "In this movement you have a grand duty to perform. I see in this town the Church and Court House, representing the noblest achievements of civilized man, standing face to face, signifying as it were the mutuality and dependence one upon the other. We have it exemplified to-day in another form. I am prepared to do my full duty. Let your work go on. Organization and consolidated power can only meet by the like. In a fight like this of law and order against lawlessness and crime numbers amount to little for 'one should chase a thousand and two put ten thousand to flight.' "<br />
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Dr. F. S. Mudd, Ed Pellerin, J. C. Buchanan, W. B. Torin, Arthur Greig, W. B. Bailey, W. W. Wall, Wm. Campbell, A. J. Moss, A. A. Morgan, S. W. McFadden, Jos. A. Chargois, Dr. T. B. Hopkins, C. H. Bradley, D. A. Cochrane, John S. Whittington, Chas. D. Caffery, Dr. J. D. Trahan, Thos. F. Webb, Segismond Bernard, J. G. Parkerson, A. M. Martin, John Clegg, E. Delmouny, Crow Girard.<br />
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On motion it was ordered that the existing officers constitute the officers of the permanent association this day created.<br />
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<b>On motion it was further resolved, that these proceedings be published in the Lafayette Advertiser and Abbeville Meridional.</b><br />
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And the association then adjourned until January 4th at 3 p. m., to further consider its purposes.<br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"> <span style="font-size: small;">The undersigned invite their white fellow citizens who are opposed to lawlessness, violence, and regulator rule, and who are earnestly in favor of the restoration and preservation of quiet and order in this parish, to meet them in a mass meeting at the Court House at Lafayette, La., on Saturday, the 21st day of December, 1889. Our reasons for a consultation are, that property is threatened, want of confidence and suspicion is existing among neighbors, and that by perjury and combination efforts of the officers of public justice are brought to nothing; and we can see now that a coming together of serious men is absolutely necessary to the protection of our dearest interests.</span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> A. M. Martin, Wm. Campbell, Thos. B. Hopkins, Chas. D. Caffery, Crow Girard, Jos. A. Chargois, D. A. Cochrane, L. G. Breaux, E. Delmonly, John Clegg, A. J. Moss, F. S. Mudd, Ed. Pellerin, Thos. F. Webb, W. W. Wall, Albert F. Church, James Mitchell, J. H. Callen, T. A. McFadden, S. W. McFadden, W. B. Torian, J. D. Trahan, W. B. Bailey, Arthur Greig, Jno. C. Buchanan, F. R. Tolson, C. H. Bradley, B. Falk. Lafayette, La., Dec. 13th, 1889.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> In accordance with the above call, a mass meeting, composed of from three to four hundred of white and substantial representative citizens of the parish of Lafayette, was called to order by Mayor W. B. Bailey.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The names of Messrs. W. B. Torian and Dr. F. C. Latiolais having been proposed as Chairman, Dr. F. C. Latiolais was unanimously chosen to the position.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Upon motion, duly seconded, the following named persons were unanimously chosen as vice-presidents: J. E. Mouton, A. A. Labbe, Preston Huffpauir, D. A. Cochrane, Dr. J. D. Trahan and W. B. Bailey.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Messrs. P. Huffpauir, D. A. Cochrane, Dr. J. D. Trahan and W. B. Bailey having failed to serve, the following named persons were named in their stead, to-wit: C. C. Brown, F. Langlinais and Jean Comeaux.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Messrs. R. C. Greig and Paul DeClouet were chosen as secretaries. R. C. Greig having failed to answer, J. J. Mouton, Esq., was chosen in his stead.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The Chairman, after having explained the object of the meeting, then read the following communication, to-wit:</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> LAFAYETTE, Dec. 20th, 1889.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> To the President of the Mass Meeting convoked for the 21st inst.:</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> MR. PRESIDENT: Approving fully the ends enunciated in the call for a mass meeting of the whites of the parish of Lafayette, I regret deeply being prevented by sickness from attending in person and joining hands with all those who have at heart to uphold <em>firm</em> and <em>high</em> the good name and prosperity of the parish of Lafayette.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> In the expression of my sentiments, allow me, Mr. President, here to say, that notwithstanding the silly and vile aspersions which have been heaped upon me, and upon those acting with me, (and which we have noticed only with silent contempt,) we will in the future, as in the past, continue to hold high and unfurled the spotless banner of white supremacy, by which our fair country can alone secure and enjoy the blessing of good, decent, honest government, uncontaminated by negro rule, either direct or indirect.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> With the most sincere hope that a spirit of conciliation and harmony, and that the dictates of wisdom and patriotism will preside over and guide your deliberations, I remain, with highest regard.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Your devoted servant,</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> ALEX DECLOUET.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> On motion, duly seconded, the above letter was ordered spread upon the minutes.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The following persons were then appointed as a committee on resolutions; E. G. Voorhies, Aurelien Olivier, Cleobule Doucet, Overton Cade and Dr. H. D. Guidry, who after a recess submitted the following report, which was unanimously adopted:</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> We, the undersigned, members of the committee on resolutions beg leave to make the following report:</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> <em>Resolved,</em> That in answer to a call published in the LAFAYETTE ADVERTISER, of December 14th and 21st, 1889, we, the white people of the parish of Lafayette, are unalterably opposed to lawlessness, violence and regulator rule, and that we are in favor of maintaining and preserving quiet and good order in this parish.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> <em>Resolved,</em> That we deprecate all attempts at thwarting the ends of justice, and that perjury, subornation of perjury, and the compounding of felonies, should be put down, as they strike at the very fabric of our government.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> <em>Resolved,</em> That we rejoice that property has enhanced in value, and that good and substantial immigrants are locating with us, and that good faith and full confidence exist among neighbors, and that the white people of this parish are law abiding citizens, and in proof of this we boldly assert that ninety per cent of the crimes committed in this parish are perpetrated by negroes.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> <em>Resolved,</em> That we, the white people of all as white men, and secondly as Democrats, upholding in our midst the supremacy of the white man, and recognizing the blessings of a good government, and being fully aware that under the great principles of equity and justice underlying our fundamental laws, no government can exist where lawlessness prevails, do bind and pledge ourselves to maintain the purity and supremacy of the law in our midst, so that everyone shall be secured in his person and property.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> <em>Resolved,</em> That the long and spotless career of General Alexander De Clouet, and his well known devotion and services to his country, form part of the history of the State, and are sufficient guarantee against the uncharitable aspersions aimed at him by political enemies; and that we do recognize and proclaim that he is a citizen without reproach, a patriot of the first water and gentleman that would be an ornament to any community, and one of Louisiana's gifted sons.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> <em>Resolved,</em> That a copy of the proceedings and resolutions adopted at their meeting be published in the LAFAYETTE ADVERTISER and New Orleans papers.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Respectfully submitted, E. G. Voorhies, Overton Cade, C. Doucet, H. D. Guidry, M. D., and A. Olivier.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> On motion, duly seconded, the meeting then adjourned.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">F. C. LATIOLAIS, President.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">JULIAN MOUTON, PAUL DECLOUET, Secretaries.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Lafayette Advertiser 12/28/1889. </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Referring to the meeting at Falk's Hall last Saturday, we desire to say the minutes as published in another column do not conform to the actual occurrences at the beginning, the only part witnessed by us; and we therefor make the following statement: By request we called the meeting to order, and called upon Mr. W. B. Torian to take the chair. Mr. E. G. Voorhies made the point that a temporary chairman was unnecessary, and nominated Dr. F. C. Latiolais, a well-known "Regulator," or "Lafayette White," whatever he may call himself. Dr. Latiolais immediately arose, and in the French language proceeded to denounce the signers of the call; and at the conclusion of his harangue was declared president and took the chair. Then Vice-Presidents were named, and among them was W. B. Torian; and when his name was announced he arose and asked if the meeting was to be held under the call as published in this paper, and the proceedings had according to the tonor thereof? Mr. Torian was ruled out of order by Mr. Latiolais. Mr. Torian then, with all other signers of the call and sympathizers present, left and held a meeting at the City Hall, the proceedings of which are to be found in another column. Lafayette Advertiser 12/28/1889. </span></span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> On the 24th inst., in the dead hours of the night, just at the time we might suppose all the frolic and gaiety attending a Christmas eve was at an end and all nature enwraps in peaceful slumber preparatory for the joyous morrow, one of the boldest and most daring robberies possible was being perpetuated in the very heart of the most populous portion of our little city.<br />
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A grand and magnificent collection of Holiday goods that during four weeks had feasted and delighted the eyes and minds of hundreds of people, was stealthily spirited away. So adroit and noiseless were the robbers in their operation, neither of the three persons who regularly sleep on the premises were disturbed. Evidently, the thieves were no novices at the business, and that they should have chosen the holiday stock of the Moss Pharmacy for their nefarious ends reflects flatteringly upon their good taste and sound judgment.<br />
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A rigid investigation at once instituted, establish beyond all doubt, the perpetrators of the deed to be Santa Claus and army of accomplices, now all under arrest.<br />
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The proprietor gladly avails himself of the happy occasion here offered to thank the good people of Lafayette and sister towns for the very friendly and substantial manner in which they have supported a well directed effort on his part, to provide for them a line of Holiday goods of high order at most reasonable prices. </span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>Lafayette Advertiser 12/28/1889.</b></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> fireworks etc., and a general interchange of hospitalities. There was nothing of violence or extravagant demonstration to mar the harmony of the occasion. A</span><span style="font-size: medium;">s a slight mar to our otherwise happy Christmas, we regret to note that two of Mr. Emile Pefferkorn's children, Jake and Freddy, were injured in the explosion of some fireworks, scorching their faces and injuring very badly Freddy's eyes. We learn that he will not lose his sight, for which we are thankful. </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>DIED -</b> </span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">At the residence of her son Pierre Revillon, in the parish of Lafayette, on Sunday, December 22nd, 1889, Mme. J. Revillon nee Ismene Dejean, aged 69 years. n the loss of this estimable woman our parish loses one its landmarks. She was widely known, greatly beloved, and her loss is deeply regretted. We extend to the bereaved family out truest sympathy.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> We received a pleasant call last Thursday from Mr. C. D. Stewart, of Opelousas, contractor and builder, who is now building the bridge at Oldidon's Ferry across Bayou Vermilion. He reports that he is progressing satisfactorily, and that everything is favorable for the accomplishment of a good job.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> <b>We were glad to note the presence of Mr. Alfred M. Gardner in our town during the week. He is now associated with Prof. Stubbs, of the Governmental Experimental Station, Audubon Park, New Orleans, but like a dutiful son and clever citizen came home to spend Christmas with his mother and his many friends in Lafayette.</b> <b>We acknowledge receipt of an invitation to attend the wedding of Mr. Armand Levy to Miss Lena Bendel, which will take place on Sunday evening, January 12th, 1890.</b> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> We extend to these young people our heartiest congratulations, and wish them a long, prosperous and happy future. Mr. Levy has had the rare, good taste to have his invitations printed at his home office. If they do not look quite as neat as if printed in New York, they express as much, and Armand has shown that he appreciates home enterprise, and his sentiment is duly appreciated.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> </span><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><b>We were much amused Christmas eve by the expressions of one of our jovial friends who was circumnavigating the street between the court house and the depot; he was pretty full - a long ways past fording. In front of Mrs. Young's residence, a jaybird, or something, kicked some leaves down on him. Looking at (unreadable word) contemplatively for a few moments, and remarked: "Leaves has their times to fall, and so have I. But here's the difference between the leaves and me, I falls harder and more frequently."<br />
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"The "Christmas Tree," at Falk's Hall, Christmas eve, was one of the happiest events in our recollection. </b>The large holly tree, the Anglo-Saxon emblematic tree for this purpose, illuminated and loaded with presents, was truly an attractive sight, only excelled by the indescribable joyous lustre in the eyes of the several hundred children present. The carols sung by the twenty of thirty little girls trained by Miss Alix Judice were very prettily rendered, and reflect credit upon the abilities of this young lady. Mrs. O. C. Mouton, representing Santa Claus (who was unavoidably absent), made a very happy address, which added much to the <i>eclut</i> of the occasion. The presents were then cut from the tree and distributed, amid many jovial and pleasant incidents. The whole affair was a joyous commingling of all classes in a general expression of happiness and "peace on earth and good will towards men." The ladies who originated and so successfully conducted this enterprise should have a warm place in the hearts of the parents of the little children of Lafayette; not a single little one "went away hungry."<br />
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There will be races at Aurelien Primeaux's race track, near Royville, on Saturday, the 5th day of January, 1890, as follows: Celestin Dillan's mare of Vermilion, against Jolivet's horse, of St. Martin's; distance, 6 arpents, for a purse of $200. Second race, Felecien Primeux's mare of Vermilion, and Dr. Dupleix's mare of Royville; distance, 5 arpents for $100. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b> The members elect of the Police Jury, to-wit: Sebastien Hernandez of the first ward, Marcel G. Broussard of the second ward, Marcel G. Broussard of the second ward, Joseph L. Prejean of the third ward, Aurelien Primeaux of the fourth ward and Martial Billaud of the fifth ward, met at the Court House and proceeded to organize by unanimously electing Mr. M. G. Brousard as president.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b> On motion of Mr. Broussard, that this Police Jury respectfully petition the General Assembly of the State, to pass an act authorizing this Parish to issue bonds in order to take up its outstanding debt, was laid on the table for further consideration at its next meeting.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b> There being no further business on motion, the Police Jury adjourned to the first Saturday of January 1879.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b> J. N. JUDICE, Clerk.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Lafayette Advertiser 12/28/1878.</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> From the Lafayette <i>Advertiser</i> of December 28th, 1909:</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;">VERMILION BAYOU IMPORTANT.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Through the efforts of Secretary F. V. Mouton, of the Progressive League, the new government dredge boat is now at work in Vermilion Bayou and is proceeding up to the railroad bridge and it is believed, and pretty certain, too, that a four foot depth in low water will result from the cleaning and dredging.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The advantage of this fine stream has not been appreciated by the people of this city or those living on its banks, but now the Intercoastal Canal is being constructed on this end, connecting the Vermilion with the Mississippi, the importance of the stream for transportation becomes great. With a four-foot channel at low water, we are assured of transportation to New Orleans all the year, and therefore competition with the railroads, lower freight rates and cheaper goods besides a big savings on products shipped to New Orleans markets.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> With an active management at the head of a boat line on the Vermilion it should and would prove an avenue of trade to Lafayette, for the boats could bring cane to the Lafayette refineries, cotton to our gins and other products to ship or be consumed here.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The Vermilion bayou country is exceedingly fertile and productive and we have for years neglected to use this fine water highway. But that is not unusual, people often overlook the advantages and even riches at their feet, to reach after glittering objects afar off, that prove disappointing when attained. It is well to reach out, but first let us see what we have at hand, and that is one of the problems of the coming year. Prosperity is returning and we can boost it along if we start in to find and develop every resource in our parish. And don't let us fail to appreciate all the things the Vermilion Bayou means to Lafayette now and in the future. Lafayette Advertiser 7/28/1909.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The coal famine, which has recently forced several railroads to exchange their locomotive grates from coal burners to wood burners, suggests that the imperious necessity for utilizing coal oil and of supplying from our Texas and Louisiana gushers the deficit of fuel which is now seriously interfering with the roads. In this connection it is of interest to know that the steamer Clam of the Shell line of oil carriers, has reached the Delaware river, after the first voyage across the Atlantic made with oil instead of coal. The Shell steamers are mainly employed in distributing oil from Burmah fields to other points in the Orient, and one of the steamers is on the way from Port Arthur to London with a cargo of Texas oil. The company is now developing an oil field in Texas near enough to the sea to be independent of a pipe line. The company has eighteen steamers fitted to burn oil and four more, with a capacity of 11,000 tons, are building. The Clam has been burning oil for two years. The company has forty-one storage stations on the coast, in all parts of the world, with an aggregate capacity of 285,000 tons, besides storage for 72,000 tons at the distributing point in Burmah, and 350 interior stations in Japan, India and Australia.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The New York Journal of Commerce says that it has now been demonstrated by the Shell Line that oil is cheaper than coal in coal-producing districts. Where coal has to be transported great distances, there is no doubt about the lower first cost of oil. The data obtained on the other side make it very difficult to directly compare the two, but the Standard Oil Co.'s experiments with tug No. 4 show that four barrels of oil, worth $3, equal one ton of coal worth $3.25. There are very substantial indirect advantages on the side of oil. When the Clam used oil she burned 26 to 28 tons a day; of oil she only burns 18 tons. The oil can be carried between double bottoms and in all sorts of places where coal could not be carried. The actual amount of space occupied by oils is little more than one-third the space occupied by coal for a given heating capacity. It has been calculated that between New York and London oil would save 300 tons of cargo space, representing $1,500 in earning capacity.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The greatest saving in the use of oil would be in the wages of the firemen, and as the work of these men is arduous and disagreeable, the number of men who are willing to do it is small and they are frequently an undesirable element. It is estimated that where 160 stokers are needed on an ocean liner, 20 men would suffice to care for the oil fires. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> <b>From the New Orleans Item and in the Lafayette Gazette 12/28/1901. </b></span></div>
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David Barryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18021672107776048429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655934687457193417.post-1613383782260469962015-01-13T13:01:00.000-08:002017-11-25T12:20:56.638-08:00**DECEMBER 27TH M C<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><strong>From the Lafayette <em>Advertiser</em> of December 27th, 1905:</strong></span></span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;">THE LAFAYETTE SANITARIUM.</span></strong><br />
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<strong style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;"> Saturday afternoon subscribers in the proposed sanitarium met in the office of Judge O. C. Mouton and organized a charter, which appears in another column. Sufficient stock, over $14,000 of the $25,000 capital stock, has been subscribed for, which makes it possible to begin construction as soon as possible to begin construction as soon as plans and specifications can be decided upon.</span></strong><br />
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The addition of this new institution to Lafayette is another step along the road of progress. Home capital is in back of it, which shows that home people have confidence in the future of the town and are willing to show their faith by their works.<br />
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The acquisition of a sanitarium such as this will be modern in every respect and thoroughly abreast with the latest in medicine and surgery, is not only a great gain that will add importance to Lafayette, but will be a great boon to this entire section.<br />
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As an investment it offers encouraging promises of returns. The advantageous location at Lafayette with such large territory readily and quickly accessible, make a large patronage an assured success, and it will be only a question of a short time before sanitarium stock will be above par. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Lafayette Advertiser 12/27/1905.</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><strong>Outsiders Want Stock. - </strong><span style="font-size: medium;">In speaking of the sanitarium, which will shortly be built here, one of the promoters stated to an Advertiser reporter that requests of stock had been made by parties from a distance showing that as a business proposition it was considered a good investment by people not residents of the parish. He added, however, that it was decidedly the preference and strong desire of all connected with the enterprise to see the stock taken at home. There is stock still remaining and those who have not yet subscribed should promptly do so. </span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>Lafayette Advertiser 12/27/1905.</strong></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>State of Louisiana.<br />
Parish of Lafayette.</strong></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Be it know that before me, Orther C. Mouton, a notary public personally came and appeared Felix Demanade, Dr. Frederick R. Tolson, Dr. Joseph Louis Duhart, Dr. N. P. Moss, Dr. G. Armand Martin, J. Raoul Jeanmard, Dr. John Tolson, Dr. L. O. Clark, W. Alexander LeRosen, Ashby Woodson, and Dr. J. Franklin Mouton, John C. Nickerson and Lorne D. Nickerson herein represented by John C. Nickerson, all residents of said parish and State, who severally declared that availing themselves of the powers, rights and privileges conferred by the laws of Louisiana relative to corporations, and particularly those conferred by Act number 36 of eighteen hundred and eighty-eight they do by this act and instrument of writing form themselves into and constitute a corporation as follows:<br />
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ARTICLE I. - The name and style of this corporation shall be "THE LAFAYETTE SANITARIUM ASSOCIATION, LIMITED," and it's domicile shall be at Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, State of Louisiana.<br />
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ARTICLE II. - This corporation shall have power and authority to have and enjoy succession by their corporate name for a period of ninety-nine years; to contract, sue and be sued, in their corporate name; to make and to use a corporate seal; to hold, receive, purchase, convey, under their corporate name, property, both real and personal; to name and to appoint such managers, directors and officers. as their interest and convenience may require; and to make and establish such by-laws and regulation for the affairs of the corporation as may be necessary and proper.<br />
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ARTICLE III. - The purpose and object for which this corporation is formed are hereby declared to be to establish and maintain a sanitarium for the treatment of disease and the care of invalids, under rules and regulations commonly governing such institutions and to do all things necessary for the complete and successful operation of a modern sanitarium.<br />
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ARTICLE IV. - All citations or process of law shall be served on the Chairman of the Board of Directors or on the treasurer of the association.<br />
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ARTICLE V. - The capitol stock of this corporation is hereby fixed at twenty-five thousand dollars, divided into two hundred and fifty shares of one hundred dollars each; stock to be issued only for labor done or money or property actually received, and the corporation to begin business when ten thousand dollars shall have been subscribed, the stock being payable in four equal installments of 25 per cent -- Subject to the call of the Board of Directors at intervals of thirty days, or longer.<br />
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ARTICLE VI. - The affairs of this corporation shall be under the management and control of a Board of Directors to be composed of five shareholders. three of whom shall constitute a quorum; it shall have power to appoint all necessary officers and employees to conduct the business of said corporation and fix their compensation; to make all contracts, directly of by its officers or employees, establish by-laws and regulations for the proper conduct of the affairs and business of said association, and fill all vacancies in the Board of Directors which may be occasioned by death of resignation. Said Board of Directors shall be elected by the stockholders at the annual meeting of stockholders on the first Thursday of January of each year beginning with the first Thursday of January nineteen hundred and seven. The following shareholders shall constitute the first Board of Directors and shall hold office until the first Thursday of January nineteen hundred and seven until their successors are elected and qualified, to-with: J. Franklin Mouton, Frederick R. Tolson, Lambert . Clark, A. Emile Mouton and Nathaniel P. Moss.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">ARTICLE VII. - </span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;">There shall be a meeting of stockholders on the First Thursday of January, nineteen hundred and seven, and annually thereafter, to elect a Board of Directors and consider such other matters which may require their attention; and special meetings of stockholders shall be called by the Chairman of the Board of Directors upon resolution of the Board, or on the demand of stockholders representing or holding twenty-five per cent of the stock issued. Notice of special meetings shall be given by ten days notice by mail addressed to each stockholder at his post office address, and notice of annual meetings shall be published in a local newspaper thirty days in advance of the date of the meeting. Each stockholder shall be entitled to one vote for each share of stock held by him to be voted by each stockholder in person or by proxy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">ARTICLE VIII. - Members of the Board of Directors shall have the power to vote by proxy at any meeting of the Board of Directors; and all meetings of stockholders and of the Board of Directors shall be held in the office of the corporation. The failure or omission to elect officers as provided for shall in no manner affect the business of the corporation.<br />
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ARTICLE IX. - No stockholder shall be held personally liable for the fault of the corporation. Nor shall any stockholder be liable to any greater extent that the unpaid balance due on the stock purchased by him. No informality in organization shall affect the liability of stockholders or render the charter null.<br />
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ARTICLE X. - This act of incorporation can be changed, modified or altered or the corporation be dissolved with the consent of three-fourths of the capital stock represented at any general meeting of the stockholders, convened for such purpose, after thirty days previous notice shall be given of such meeting, by publication in a newspaper at Lafayette, La.<br />
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ARTICLE XI. - When this corporation is dissolved either by limitation or otherwise, its affairs shall be liquidated by three commissioners to be appointed by the stockholders for that purpose; a meeting of the stockholders to be called in the same manner as provided for in Article VII of this charter. The said commissioners shall remain in office until the affairs of the corporation are liquidated, and in case of death or resignation the remaining ones or the one shall elect the other. No stockholder shall have power to transfer stock of this corporation to third persons without first tendering it to the stockholders through the Board of Directors at prevailing market price.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">ARTICLE XII - </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">No transfer of stock shall bind this corporation unless said transfer is entered on the books of this corporation; and the original subscription fort the purpose of organizing this corporation is hereto annexed and herewith identified.<br />
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Thus done and passed at the Parish of Lafayette, La., on this twenty-third of December, Anno Domini, nineteen hundred and five, in presence of Messrs. Chas. H. Mouton and Daniel Debaillon, competent witnesses who sign with appearers and me, notary, after due reading.</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Witnesses:</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">C. H. MOUTON.<br />
DAN DEBAILON.<br />
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F. DEMANADE.<br />
F. R. TOLSON.<br />
J. L. DUHART.<br />
A. J. MOSS.<br />
G. A. MARTIN, J. R. JEANMARD.<br />
JOHN TOLSON.<br />
J. C. NICKERSON.<br />
L. D. NICKERSON, per J. C. N.<br />
L. O. CLARK.<br />
W. A. LEROSEN.<br />
ASHBY WOODSON.<br />
J. FRANKLIN MOUTON.<br />
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STOCK SUBSCRIPTION LIST. - Recognizing the great value of such an institution to the medical profession and the public, we, the undersigned, hereby subscribe for the number of shares of stock we have written opposite our names, in a limited stock company to be organized for the establishment of a modern sanitarium in the town of Lafayette, La.<br />
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The capital of this company is to be fixed at twenty-five thousand dollars divided into two hundred and fifty shares of the par value of one hundred dollars, and payable in four equal installments of 25 per cent - subject to the call of the Board of Directors at intervals of thirty days, or longer, at the discretion of the Board.</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The sanitarium is to be opened to all reputable physicians and surgeons upon equal terms, for the treatment of their patients in accordance with recognized professional ethics,<br />
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Names & Number of Shares:<br />
Dr. J. Franklin 25<br />
Dr. . O. Mouton 25<br />
John Tolson 15<br />
G. A. Martin 2<br />
J. L. Duhart 3<br />
Z. J. Francez 2<br />
A. R. Trahan 2<br />
N. P. Moss 25<br />
Dr. L. A. Prejean,<br />
per L. O. Clark 5<br />
Nickerson Brothers 2<br />
S. Begnaud 1<br />
A. E. Mouton 5<br />
Ashby Wodson 2<br />
J. R. Jeanmard 2<br />
F. Demanade 2<br />
A. B. Denbo 1<br />
Lafayette Advertiser, <br />
(LeRosen & Alpha) 2<br />
W. J. Avery 1<br />
Dr. A. O. Clark 5<br />
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For identification with an act passed before me this 23rd day of Dec. A. D. 1905.<br />
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(Signed) ORTHER C. MOUTON,<br />
Notary Public.<br />
Filed and recorded Dec. 26, 1905,<br />
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(Signed) F. K. HOPKINS,<br />
Deputy Clerk of Courts.<br />
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STATE OF LOUISIANA,<br />
Parish of Lafayette.<br />
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I hereby certify the above and foregoing to be a true and correct copy of the original on file and of record in my office.<br />
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Witness my hand and seal at Lafayette, La., Dec. 26, 1905.<br />
(Signed) F. K. Hopkins,<br />
Deputy Clerk of Court.</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">THE NEW YEAR. -</span><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></strong><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Before another issue of this paper the old year with its record of good or ill, will be a thing of the past and our faces will be turned to the future which another year will unroll. What that future may have in store for us, none of us may know; but knowing or not, we may all begin the new year with larger and better purposes than ruled our lives in the past. And though accomplishment may not crown our efforts, neither will failure be our portion; for having striven nobler than in the past, is in it self success, success that we sincerely hope may be written into the lives of each of our readers, to whom we wish a Happy New Year. </span></span></span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Lafayette Advertiser 12/21/1905.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;">The Stage. - </span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Thursday night the Herald Square Opera Co., played a return engagement at the Jefferson, presenting "The Mascot". As on its previous appearance here the company gave a very satisfactory performance. All members of the cast played their parts well though possibly some criticism may justly be made as to Mr. Pache's interpretation of the Character of Pippo, and to the rather strong horseplay of Ricco and the prince. Miss Watson, as the princess, was a success. She has a fine voice and her singing captured the audience. Mr. Pache also has a splendid voice. Miss Highlands as Bettina, the Mascot, was decidedly pleasing and scored a hit. Altogether the rendition of the play was good and deserved the liberal patronage it received. </span></span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Wednesday morning at 11 a. m. Miss Aimee Martin and Mr. J. C. Fuller were married at St. John's Catholic Church, Rev. Father Charles officiating. The wedding was a quiet one only relatives and a few intimate friends being present. Miss Martin and one of the most charming and popular young ladies of this city. Mr. Fuller was at one time a resident of this place, but moved to Sulphur, La., several years ago. The bride was becomingly dressed in Alice blue silk poplin, hand embroidered, and the maid of honor, Miss Cessa Fuller, in blue silk. The best man was Mr. J. Nusz. (Nuez?) Mr. and Mrs. Fuller received a large number of beautiful presents. They left on the afternoon train for Sulphur, La., which will be there future home. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Fuller, parents of the groom, and Miss Cessa Fuller, his sister, Capt. T. L. Morse and daughter, Miss Emma, Dr. Tom Conrad, of New Iberia, Maj. J. M. Lee, and Mr. Walter House, of Sulphur.</span></span></span><br />
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Miss Edith Dupre spent a few days with relatives in Opelousas.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: medium;"> <strong>Fresh oysters, vegetables of all kinds, at Bunts.</strong> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: medium;"> The Falk Mercantile Co. are prepared to take charge of funerals and attend to all graveyard work. A fine rubber-tired hearse in stock.<br />
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Good things for a New Year's dinner at Bunt's. Ring him up and place your order early.<br />
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Sidney and Leo Alpha visited Franklin Sunday.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: medium;"> Friday Miss Dickson, Mr. W. J. Avery and Mr. Ernest Jones left for New Orleans to spend the holidays. Mr. Irving P. Foote also left for Morgan City. The other teachers remained in Lafayette.<br />
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Dudley Campbell, who is employed at Calumet, came to Lafayette Saturday to spend Christmas with his folks. He will return today.</span></span><br />
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Adonis and Alphe LeBlanc went to Jeanerette Sunday.<br />
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Chas. A. Boudreaux, of Scott, paid our office a welcome visit yesterday.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: medium;"> <strong>A fine line of laces and fancy work, suitable for a gift or to decorate your own home, at the Specialty Store.</strong> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><strong> </strong><span style="font-size: small;">The Gazette is informed that the boys attending the Industrial Institute meet with considerable difficulty in finding places to board. Unless this difficulty is overcome, it will prove a serious impediment to the success of the Institute. Without adequate accommodations for the students the school can not hope to increase its attendance to what it will be if the proper inducements are offered. The State has not yet been able to provide the means necessary to build a dormitory for the boys, and those coming here to attend the Institute must find lodging and board in the homes of townspeople or else they are unable to remain. Quite a number of young men will be here to enter the Institute after the holidays and it is to be hoped they will find places to board.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The Institute must have the attendance to make the proper showing to secure an appropriation to build a dormitory for boys. In the meantime it devolves upon the citizens of the town to provide the students with homes while pursuing their studies. As this is a most important matter, which not only concerns the welfare of the school but in a large measure affects the prosperity of the town, The Gazette believes it should receive the earnest consideration of all public-spirited citizens. We will take the liberty to suggest that citizens of the town confer with the authorities of the college with a view of arriving at some practical solution of the trouble. If the proper effort is made we believe enough families in this town can be prevailed upon to share the hospitalities of their young men who are coming here to attend the Institute.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Until the attendance is secured that will justify the State in building a dormitory the citizens of Lafayette should co-operate with the management of the Institute in the matter of providing board and lodging for the boys. <strong><span style="font-size: x-small;">Lafayette Gazette 12/27/1902.</span></strong></span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> A most recherché social event of the season was the reception given by Mrs. Geo. Comstock on Tuesday, December the twenty-third, complimentary to her sister, Miss Horn of Keachie. The house was elaborately decorated with palms, ferns, cedar, holly and other evergreens and rare flowers, while beautiful candelabra formed an additional exquisite decoration with its soft glow of candles further enhancing the effective, artistic elegance of the scene.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The dining room was especially lovely in crimson and white - the holly berries mingling their blushing beauty with the waxen white of our perfect southern flower, the camellia - and here the daintiest of menus was faultlessly served by Misses Torian and Caffery. Mmes. Pellerin and Biossat assisted by the latter's little daughter, Inez, ushered the guests into the reception room, where the hostess, assisted by Miss Parkerson, received each one in a cordial, gracious manner introducing Miss Horn.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The guests were: Mmes. J. L. Kennedy, A. B. Denbo, T. N. Blake, Minor Meriwether, Crow Girard, J. J. Davidson, P. D. Beraud, I. A. Broussard, F. Demanade, D. Schwartz, C. D. Caffery, R. M. DeLaney, W. A. LeRosen, T. B. Hopkins, Jr., L. J. Alleman, D. H. Mays, Goldsberry, Hulse, Baker, Hawks, J. A. Martin; Misses Lea Gladu, Sallie Torian, Lovinia Torian, Ula Coronna, Margaret Robertson, Eliza Hopkins, Zelia Christian, Clye Mudd, Lizzie Mudd, Viola Young and Fadra Holmes.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;">Road Work. - </span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Mr. F. Demanade, of the street committee, has had some good work done on several streets in town. Mr. Demanade engaged the services of Mr. Alfred Hebert who owns a grader and with this instrument it was possible to do a large amount of work at small cost. For less than $100 work was done which, under former methods, would have cost the town at least $300. </span></span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Lafayette Gazette 12/27/1902.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;">Negro Boy Killed. - </span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Lucien Jones, a negro boy, was accidentally killed by Gilbert Portalis, of the same age and race, on the plantation of Mrs. Gerasin Bernard yesterday morning. It appears that the boys were preparing to go hunting when Portalis aimed the gun at Jones, being under the impression that it was not loaded. The back of Jones' head was completely removed, the shot being fired at very close range. Dr. Mouton held an inquest over the body. Lafayette Gazette 12/27/1902.</span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;">Moss to Montana. - </span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Capt. James A. Moss left last Friday for his post of duty at Fort Harrison, Montana, after a pleasant sojourn of three weeks among relatives and friends in Lafayette. Business of an official character will detain Capt. Moss in Washington and New York for several days en route to his regimental headquarters. Lafayette Gazette 12/27/1902.</span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;"><em>At a Luncheon Given by Capt. Jas. A. Moss at the Raleigh, Washington, D. C.</em></span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">[From the Army and Navy Journal of Dec. 13, 1902.]</span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> One of the most interesting social events occurring for some time in the military circles of Washington, was the luncheon given by Capt. Jas. A. Moss. adjutant, 24th Infantry, on Dec. 3, at the Raleigh, in honor of Gen. Chambers McKibbin, U. S. A., retired, late colonel of the 24th Infantry. The walls of the luncheon room were most artistically decorated with flags and emblems; palms and ferns were banked at either end of the room, and the long white table was strewn with yellow chrysanthemums and dainty ferns. The luncheon was the charming means of gathering twenty-one Army officers to assist in the presentation to General McKibbin of a beautiful silver tray bearing the inscription:</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> "To Gen. Chambers McKibbin, U. S. A., from the officers of his old regiment, the 24th Infantry, to whom he was a good friend, a just colonel. Oct. 2, 1902."</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Special pains had been taken to make the presentation a complete surprise to the general, coming, as it were, like a thunderbolt from a clear sky.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The presentation was made by General Corbin, as a personal friend of General McKibbin, and as an old officer of the 24th, General Corbin having been appointed a major in the Adjutant General's Department from captain in the 24th Infantry, in which regiment he served eleven years. In his presentation speech the general referred in glowing terms to the splendid history of his old regiment on the frontier, in Cuba and in the Philippines - especially in Cuba, where having lost heavily at the battle of San Juan, the regiment was marched to the pest-ridden yellow fever camps of Siboney, where the men volunteered as nurses, grave diggers, etc. The regiment went to Cuba with 800 able-bodied men and returned with 192 following its flying colors! "A magnificent example of courage, fortitude and bravery - one of the grandest incidents ever recorded in military history!" said the general. He then recalled most feelingly his services with Company C. 24th Infantry, whose morning report he had signed continuously for ten years, and congratulated General McKibbin on his having added one more name to the list of the nineteen general officers who had served in the 24th Infantry, including William R. Shafter, Henry W. Lawton, J. F. Kent, J. C. Gilmore, J. W. Clous, Zenas R. Bliss, Emerson H. Liscum, H. B. Freeman and the immortal MacKenzie, who organized the regiment.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> After referring in flattering terms to General McKibbin's record of a man and soldier, General Corbin said: "McKibbin, although a good soldier should never be taken by surprise, and you have been one for forty years, I am now going to surprise you." Reaching down by his side, picking up and holding in the bright electric light a beautiful silver tray, the general continued. "I have been requested by the officers of our regiment to present you with this a token of the love they bear you - God bless you, McKibbin!" General McKibbin, completely surprised and nonplussed, responded with much feeling, paying a high tribute to the officers and men of his old regiment.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Gen. A. S. Burt, under whom General McKibbin had served as a major in the 25th Infantry, then paid an eloquent tribute to "Chambers McKibbin, my old friend and comrade," after which General Corbin introduced Captain Moss, referring to him as the youngest regimental adjutant in the Army at the time of his appointment. 'Mid cries of "Speech, speech, the captain rose and said a few months ago he had read in some newspaper that officers returning from the Philippines should not talk too much, especially at luncheons - that he had but recently returned from the Philippines and the article in question had made a deep impression on him - so, thanking General Corbin for having thus introduced him, he would sit down before we talked "too much."</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The beautiful private dining room of the Raleigh, seldom, if ever, looked more attractive; the service and the menu were excellent and nearly all present were notable, representative officers, while the surprise feature of the luncheon gave peculiar interest to the occasion. Indeed, the whole affair was a most charming and fitting climax to the retirement of an officer, who, for over forty years, had served his country well and faithfully. Besides General McKibbin, the guest of honor, General Corbin, who made the presentation, and Capt. Moss, who gave the luncheon, the following also were present: Gens. S. B. M. Young and A. S. Burt; General Fitzhugh, of Pittsburg, Pa.; Cols. L. A. Matile, W. P. Hall, H. P. McCain, W. A. Simpson and G. S. Anderson; Majors F. W. Sibbley, F. S. Hodgson, H. A. Greene, James Parker, E. A. Edwards and A. R. Paxton; Capts. W. F. Jackson, J. W. Joyes and C. C. Williams and Lieut. Stanley Howland. </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> From the Army and Navy Journal, Dec. 12., and in the Lafayette Gazette 12/27/1902. </span></strong><br />
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<strong style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: xx-large;">Police Jury Proceedings.</strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Lafayette, La., Dec. 17, 1902. - The Police Jury met this day pursuant to adjournment with the following members present: M. Billeaud, Jr., J. C. Buchanan, F. G. Mouton, John Whittington, Alex M. Broussard, Saul Broussard, Alonzo Lacy, J. A. Labbe and J. O. Blanchet.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Mr. Mouton called attention to needed repair of the court-house roof and was authorized to attend to same.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Constable Eck Laughlin, of the second ward, was recognized and his salary fixed at same rate as his predecessor's.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The Jury proceeded to the consideration of the license ordinance for the year 1903.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Mr. Buchanan moved to reduce the liquor license to the former amount $200. Lost.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Mr. Mouton moved as a substitute that the liquor license be maintained at $1,000. and same was adopted.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The following license ordinance for the year 1903 was adopted:</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> AN ORDINANCE to levy, collect and enforce the payment of an annual license tax upon all persons, associations of persons or business, except those expressly excepted from such license tax by Article 229 of the constitution, and prescribing the mode and method in which certain persons, subject to license, shall make report of their business.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section. 1 - Be it enacted by the Police Jury of the parish of Lafayette, State of Louisiana, that there is hereby levied an annual license tax for the year A. D. 1903, and for each subsequent year, upon each person, association of persons, or business firms and corporations, pursuing any trade, profession, vocation, calling or business, subject to license under Article 229 of the Constitution.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section 2. - Be it enacted, etc., that on the second day of January, A. D. 1903, and each subsequent year, the sheriff and tax collector shall begin to collect and shall collect as fast as possible from each of the persons on or business firm, associations of persons, and corporations, pursuing within this parish any trade, profession, vocation, calling or business, a license tax hereinafter graduated. All licenses (except as otherwise hereinafter provided) shall be due and collectable during the 1st month of each year, and all unpaid licenses shall become delinquent unless the license is paid within thirty (30) days.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section 3. - Be it further enacted, etc., that the annual license for all kinds of business hereinafter named except as afterward provided, shall be graduated in classes.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> MANUFACTURE.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> That for carrying on each business of manufacturing subject to license under article 229 of the constitution, the license shall be based on the gross annual receipts of said business as follows:</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 1. When the said receipts are $25,000 or more and less than $30,000 the license shall be $19.50.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 2. When the said receipts are less than $25,000 the license shall be $15.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> BANKING.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> That for each business of carrying on bank, banking company, association, corporation or agency they shall be based on the declared or nominal capital and surplus as follows:</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class. 1. When the said declared or nominal capital and surplus is $100,000 or more and less than $200,000 the license shall be $150.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 2. When the said declared or nominal capital and surplus is $50,000 or more and less than $100,000 the license shall be $75.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 3. When the said declared or nominal capital and surplus is $50,000 or less, the license shall be $50.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The declared or nominal capital or surplus, as provided in this section, shall be ascertained and based upon the annual statement made in pursuance of existing laws.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">MERCANTILE BUSINESS.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section 4. Be it further ordained, that for every wholesale mercantile business, whether as principal, agent or commission, by auction, representing foreign merchants or otherwise, the license shall be based on the gross annual amounts of sale as follows:</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 1. When the gross sales are $250,000 and nor more than $500,000 the license shall be $100.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 2. When the gross sales are $250,000 or less, the license shall be $50.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Provided, that no person or persons shall be deemed wholesale dealers unless he or they sell by the original or unbroken packages or barrel only; and provided further, that no person or persons shall be deemed wholesale dealers unless he or they sell to dealers for resale. If they sell in less quantities than original and unbroken packages, or barrels, they shall be considered retail dealers, and pay license as such. That for every business or selling at retail whether as principal, agent or commission, or otherwise, the license shall be based on the gross annual amount of sales, as follows:</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 1. When the gross sales are $40,000 or more and under $50,000, the license shall be $40.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 2. When the gross sales are $30,000 or more and less than $40,000, the license shall be $30.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 3. When the gross sales are $25,000 or more and less than $30,000, the license shall be $25.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 4. When the gross sales are $20,000 or more and less than $25,000 the license shall be $20.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 5. When the gross sales are $15,000 or more and less than $20,000, the license shall be $15.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 6. When the gross sales are less than $15,000 and more than $10,000, the license shall be $10.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 7. When the gross sales are $5,000 or less, the license shall be $5.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Provided, that if any distilled vinous, malt or other kind of mixed liquors be sold in connection with the business or retail merchant grocer, oyster house, confectionery, or in less quantities than five gallons, the license for such additional business shall be as hereinafter provided for, provided further that no license shall issue to sell liquors in less quantities than five gallons, for less than $1,000.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Provided, that retail drugstores, owned or controlled and managed by a regularly licensed graduate of pharmacy, and selling vinous, spirituous or alcoholic liquors in less quantities than one quart, as drug or medicine only, shall pay the license mentioned in this section and shall not be required to procure the license required for saloons etc., under this act, as retail liquor dealers.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Provided further, that if drugstores, soda fountains, or other aeriated water dealers offer for sale in connection, with such waters any vinous, spirituous or alcoholic liquors, such drug store fountains or dealers shall be required to take out license as retail liquor dealers, as saloons, barrooms, etc., as provided in section 10 of this act.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Provided further, that farmers or planters having stores situated on their farms or plantations, and selling or advancing supplies to their employes exclusively, shall not be classed as merchants, nor shall they be required to take out a license under this act.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section 5. Be it further enacted, that for carrying on each business of gas light, electric light, waterworks, shoot-the-chutes, miniature railroad, sawmills employing ten or more hands, telephoning (including local and district telegraph,) express company, cotton compress or ginnery, cotton pickery, slaughter house, distillery and rectifying alcoholic, or malt liquors, brewing ale, beer, porter or other malt liquor, manufacturing tobacco, cigars or cigarette, refining sugar or molasses or either of them, manufacturing cotton seed oil, oil cake or cotton seed meal, that license shall be based on the gross annual receipts of each person, association of persons, business firm or corporation engaged in said business as follows:</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Provided that this section shall not apply to planters and farmers grinding and refining their own sugar or molasses or ginning their own cotton or that of their tenants or manufacturing their own cotton seed into meal, cake or oil, or work by machinery for plantation or farm purposes, provided that no license shall be imposed or collected on cotton gins ginning for lint, not over four hundred bales of cotton per annum and provided further, that this act shall not apply to those planters who granulate syrup for other planters during the rolling season.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Provided that any agency for any or other establishment, selling by wholesale, ale, beer or other alcoholic or malt liquors in unbroken packages as usually contained in kegs, barrels, etc., shall pay a license based as follows:</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> When said gross sales are $5,000 or more the license shall be $500. When the said gross annual receipts are less than $5,000 the license shall be $300.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 1. When the said gross annual receipts are $20,000 or more, the license shall be $50.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 2. When the said gross receipts are $15,000 and not over $20,o0o, the license shall be $37.50.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 3. When the said gross receipts are less than $15,000 and over $10,000 the license shall be $20.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 4. When the gross annual receipts are less than $10,000, the license shall be $10.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> AMUSEMENTS.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section 6. Be it enacted, etc., that for every business of keeping a theatre, opera-house, ampitheatre, academy of music, museum, menagerie, circus or other traveling show, the license shall be based upon the number of the attaches, whether proprietors, performers, or other employees, as follows:</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 1. When the number of said persons is one hundred or more the license shall be $100.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 2. When the number of said persons is seventy-five or more and less than one hundred the license shall be $90.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 3. When the number of said persons is fifty or more and less than seventy-five the license shall be $80.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 4. When the number of said persons is thirty or more and less than fifty the license shall be $70.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 5. When the number of said persons is twenty or more and less than thirty the license shall be $60.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 6. When the number of said persons is ten or more and than twenty the license shall be $50.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 7. When the number of persons is five or more and less than ten, the license shall be $40.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 8. When the number of said persons is four the license shall be $30.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 9. When the number of said persons is three the license shall be $20.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 10. When the number of said persons is tw0 the license shall be $10.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 11. When the number of said persons is one the license shall be $5.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Provided that the license for every hall or place where public entertainments are given not provided for in this section shall be based upon the seating capacity as follows:</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> When the number of seats or spaces number 500 the license shall be $20.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Provided further that no license shall be required for balls given by private persons or for charitable purposes.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section 7. Be it further enacted that each person carrying on the business of calling of selling or dealing in railroad or steamship tickets whether said tickets are sold on the streets in the office of the company he represent, or that of any other company, shall pay an annual license graded upon the number of companies he represents to-wit: One company, $25; two companies, $40; three companies, $50.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section 8. Be it further enacted, etc., that each and every peddler or hawker shall pay an annual license graded as follows:</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> When traveling on foot $5; when traveling on horseback, $10; when traveling in one-horse vehicle, $15; when traveling with two horse vehicle, $25; when traveling on any kind of water craft, $50.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Provided that, no person shall be allowed to sell goods as clerk or clerks, of any peddler or hawker, but that he or they must pay a license in his or their own name, but that this proviso shall not apply to water craft.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> It is further provided that all parochial and executive officers are hereby empowered and directed to cause all peddlers or hawkers to exhibit their parish license, and that the said peddlers or hawkers failing to produce or exhibit the same, the said officers are directed and empowered by this act to seize said stock of merchandise and turn the same over to any court of competent jurisdiction with due information as in the violation of this act. Provided further that the said executive officers shall be entitled to receive as fees, the sum of $5 in each and every case from any peddler or hawker, clerk or clerks employed by said peddlers or hawkers when peddling without a license in violation of this act. The said amount of $5 to be recovered before any court of competent jurisdiction out of the goods so seized.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> HOTELS, ETC.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section 9. Be it further enacted, etc., that for every business of keeping a hotel where lodging and eating are combined the license shall be based upon the number of furnished lodging rooms for guests, as follows:</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 1. When the said rooms are forty-five or more and less than seventy-five the license shall be $50.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 2. When the said rooms are thirty or more and less than forty-five the license shall be $40.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 3. When the said rooms are fifteen or more and less than thirty the license shall be $30.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 4. When the said rooms are twelve or more and less than fifteen the license shall be $20.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 5. When the said rooms are nine or more and less than twelve the license shall be $10.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 6. When the number of said rooms is six or more and less than nine the license shall be $5.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Provided that no license shall be required when the number of said rooms is less than six and that for every business of lodging alone the license shall be estimated on the same basis as for hotels, but graduated at one half rates; provided that boarding houses shall pay sixty per cent of the rates of hotels.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">BARROOMS, ETC.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section 10. Be it enacted, that for every business of barroom, cabaret, coffee-house, café, beer saloon, liquor exchange, drinking saloon, grogshop, beer house, beer garden or other place, where anything to be drunk or eaten on the premises is sold directly or indirectly the license shall be based on the gross annual receipts of said business as follows:</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 1. When the gross annual receipts are $7,500 or more the license shall be $3,000.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 2. When the gross annual receipts are $5,000 or more and less than $7,500 the license shall be $2,000.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 3. When the gross annual receipts are less than $5,000 the license shall be $1,000.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Be it further ordained that no person shall engage in the business of retail liquor dealer as provided in this section without first having paid the license, hereinbefore fixed and any person violating this provision shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be liable to a fine of not less than $100 nor than $500. In default of payment of fine and costs shall be imprisoned for a term within the discretion of the court.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Provided, that no license shall be charged for selling refreshments for charitable or religious purposes, and provided further that no establishment, selling or giving away or otherwise disposing of any spirits, wines, alcoholic or malt liquors in less quantities than one pint, shall pay less than $1,000.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Provided further that whenever any kind of business provided for in this section shall be combined with any other business provided for in Section 8 and 9, the same classification shall be made as provided in this section, but the price for the licenses shall be equal to the price of the license required for each business separately.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section 11. Be it enacted etc., that for every business of keeping billiard tables, pigeon holes, jenny linds, pool or bagatelle tables, and ten pin alleys, from which revenue is derived, a license of $5 for each such table or alley shall be required, and paid in addition to any other license due by the establishment in which said tables or alleys may be situated.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Provided that all persons, association of persons or business firms, and corporations engaged in the sale of soda water, mends, confection, cakes, etc., exclusively, shall be rated as follows:</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 1. When the gross annual sales are $3,000 and more than $2,000 the license shall be $10.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 2. When the gross sales are less than $2,000 the license shall be $10.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Provided, that this provision shall not apply to places where alcoholic, vinous or malt liquors are sold, and provided that druggists selling soda water, mead etc., shall be required to take out a license under this act.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section 12. Be it enacted, etc., that for every individual or company carrying on the profession or business agency for steamboats, draying, trucking, keeping cabs, carriages, hacks or horses for hire, undertakers, owner, or lessees of toll bridges and ferries, master builders, stevedores, bill posting or tacking contractors and mechanics who employ assistants, the license shall be graded as follows:</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 1. When the gross annual receipts are $1,000 or more the license shall be $20.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 2. When the gross receipts are $750 or more and less than $1,000 the license shall be $15.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 3. When the gross annual receipts are less than $750 the license shall be $5.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">PROFESSIONAL.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section 13. Be it enacted, that every individual or individuals carrying on the business or profession of physician, attorney-at-law, editor, dentist, oculist, photographer, jeweler and all business not herein provided for shall be graded the same as set forth in section 11 of this act, but graded at one-half rates, and provided that no license shall be issued hereunder for less than $5.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section 14. Be it further enacted, that all traveling vendors of stoves, lightning rods and clocks, shall pay a license annually of $100, whether traveling as peddlers or not. For every trading stamp company issuing stamps to merchants, and all other dealers of every kind whatsoever, where the gross annual receipts are less than $5,000 the license shall be $125 and when the gross receipts are above $5,000 the license shall be $250.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section 15. Be it further enacted, that for carrying on the business pursuits known as cotton factorage grain and produce commission houses, or any other factorage or commission business, brokerage in stocks, bonds, real estate, produce, sugar, cotton or other brokerage business, whether buying or selling for actual spot or future delivery where the intention of the parties is to make an honest bonafide delivery, the license shall be based on the gross annual commissions and brokerage on sales and purchases as follows:</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 1. When the annual gross commissions exceed $5,000 and are not more than $10,000 the license shall be $50.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 2. When the annual gross commissions are $5,000 or less the license shall be $25.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section 16. Be it enacted that for every lumber yard, whose gross sales are $2,000 or less the license shall be $10, and when the gross sales exceed $2,000 the license shall be $20.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section 17. Be it enacted, that for every sewing machine agent or agency, fruit stand, soda stand, horse and mule trader, cigar and tobacco stand, the license shall be $5.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">PISTOLS.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section 18. Be it ordained, etc., That every wholesale dealer in pistols and rifles in this parish shall pay a license tax of $10 and every wholesale dealer in pistol cartridges in this parish shall pay a license tax of $5.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section 19. Be it further ordained, That every retail dealer of pistols and rifles in this parish shall pay a license tax of $100 and every retail dealer in pistol cartridges in this parish shall pay a license tax of $50.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section 20. Be it further ordained, That whosoever shall sell at wholesale or retail pistols or rifles, or pistol and rifle cartridges without having first obtained the license herein provided for shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fixed not less than $50 or imprisoned nor more than thirty days or both at the discretion of the court. Provide that no cartridge of .22 caliber or less shall be considered a rifle or pistol cartridge within the purport of this law.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section 21. Be it enacted that when any two or more kinds of business are combined except as herein expressly provided for there shall be a separate license required for each kind of business. Where any company or association shall lease, operate, manage or control the business franchise, property of other corporations, associations or firms, they shall pay a separate license for each business.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section 22. Be it enacted, etc., that annual receipts, capital sales, and premium in this act, referred to as basis of license are those for the year for which the license is granted; the standard for their estimation shall be prima facie of the preceding year of the business that has been conducted previously by the same party or parties to whom they claim to be successors. If the firm or company be new, gross sales for the first two months shall be considered as the basis, and six times that amount shall be estimated as the annual receipts of such business.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Provided that any person commencing business after the first day of July shall pay one-half of the above rates.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section 23. Be it enacted, etc., that the business of the previous year, as also the actual condition and results of the business of the current, for the new firms, associations or corporations for the purposes of calculating licenses shall be ascertained by the tax collector in the sworn statement of the person, or persons in interest, his of their duly authorized agent, or officer made before the tax collector or his deputy; provided that if the tax collector be not satisfied with the said sworn statement he shall traverse the same by a rule, taken in proper court. On trial of said rule the boos and written entries, and memoranda of said person or persons, firms, companies, corporations or parties, shall be brought into court, and subjected to inspection and examination of the court, the officer who took the rule, and such experts as he may employ or the court may appoint, provided that this inspection shall not be construed as entailing the defendant to introduce in evidence said books and documents any more than he would have been without such inspection; provided that also that the license shall issue in accordance with said sworn statement, notwithstanding the prospect or pendency of the rule, and the final ratification shall be made as ordered by the court.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section 24. Be it further enacted, that if any business shall be conducted without a license in case herein provided, the tax collector shall through the attorney appointed by the State for such purpose, on motion in the proper courts as provided in the Constitution and which shall be without deposit or advance costs, take a rule on the party or parties, doing such business to show cause on the fifth day, exclusive of holidays, after the service thereof, why said party or parties should not pay the amount of license claimed and penalties or be ordered to cease from further pursuit of said business, until after having obtained a license; and in case, said rule is made absolute order therein shall be considered a judgment in favor of the parish for the amount decreed to be due by defendant for license, and penalty and costs, heretofore and hereinafter provided for, and shall be executed in the same manner as other judgments. Provided that in addition to the commission allowed the attorney, a penalty of 25 per cent on the amount sued on is hereby fixed and provided, which penalty shall be turned into the general fund of the parish.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> It is hereby expressly provided that each person, association of persons, business firms or corporation, required to take out a license under this ordinance shall be required to post the same in a conspicuous place in his or their place of business under a penalty of not less than $10 nor more than $100 recoverable by the collector before any court of competent jurisdiction and it shall be the duty of the tax collector to visit in person or by deputies the several places of business herein mentioned and ascertain that the provisions of this section are strictly carried out.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section 25. Be it further enacted that the only legal evidence that a license has been paid shall be the appropriate form of license adopted by the Jury and no receipts issued by the tax collector in place of the license itself shall be valid and this clause shall be construed to prevent the tax collector from issuing a receipt in lieu of the appropriate form to any person, association of persons or business corporation; provided that nothing herein contained shall be construed as to exclude oral evidence of lost or destroyed licenses.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section 26. Be it further enacted that the tax collector shall prepare and keep a book in which he shall record of file the statements made under oath of all persons, association of persons, business firms or corporations who may apply for license to pursue any trade, profession, vocation, calling or business under this act.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section 27. Be it further enacted that the tax collector is hereby empoweree and required to administer oath to any person, president or proper officer or agent of any association of persons, business firms or corporations applying for license under this act, and any tax collector or ex-officio tax collector who shall sign any jurat or certify to the correctness of any oath without administering the oath in person to the applicant shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and on conviction be dealt with in accordance with existing laws, relative to dismissal from office of such officer or officers, and in addition to which they shall be subject to a fine of not less than $100 or more than $1,000. That when the oath is taken before the collector no charge shall be made for the same. Any false swearing as to the gross receipts of any person or persons or corporations through their president or proper officer or agent applying for license shall constitute the crime of perjury, to be punished as directed by existing criminal laws of the State.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section 28. Be it enacted that the tax collector is hereby required to keep a license register in which he shall enter the names of every person, association of persons, business firms or corporations with the trade profession, vocation, calling or business pursued, the class and graduation of the same, the amount of the license thereon, and the date of the collection or payment thereof. The collector shall before the end of the year submit to the Jury a full and complete transcript of said register.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section 29. Be it enacted that the tax collector or ex-officio tax collector violating any of the provisions of this act or who shall willfully rate any persons, association of persons, business firms and corporation at a less graduation than the law contemplates or who shall issue to any said persons, association of persons, business firms or corporation a license for a less sum than that corresponding to their graduation shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor in office, and shall on conviction, before a competent authority be summarily dismissed therefrom.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section 30. Be it enacted that on the 1st day of February of each year the tax collector, or ex-officio tax collector shall deliver to the attorney appointed by the State for the purpose a complete list of all delinquent license-payers together with their location and kind of business, and the attorney shall immediately proceed to collect same in accordance with this act, and if not collected within thirty days from the date of delivery of the lists of the collector of taxes, or ex-officio collector of taxes it shall be the duty of said attorney to render a written report giving the reasons for non-collection to the collector whose duty it shall be to report same to the Jury.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section 31. Be it enacted, that in addition to the penalties provided in this ordinance, all unpaid license shall bear interest at the rate of two per cent per month from the first day of February and the payment thereon shall be secured by first mortgage in favor of the parish on the property, movable or immovable, of the delinquent owing the license and the tax collector shall collect and said interest as provided by existing law and provisions of this ordinance.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section 32. Be it enacted that a person, firm or company, having more than one place of business shall pay a separate license for place of business.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section 33. Be it enacted that all laws or parts of laws in conflict with this act are hereby repealed.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section 34. Be it enacted that the licenses issued in pursuance of this ordinance shall be for the calendar year beginning Jan. 1, 1903, and ending Dec. 31, 1903.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section 35. Be it enacted that this ordinance take effect from and after its adoption by the Jury.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The following account was approved:</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> L. Arcenneaux, road work ... $100.00</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> By motion the Jury adjourned to meet Saturday, Jan. 3, 1903, the regular meeting day being a legal holiday.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> M. BILLEAUD, JR., President.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> R. C. GREIG, Secretary.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Lafayette Gazette 12/27/1902.</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> The Louisiana Supreme Court, in the case of the Southern Pacific against the Railroad Commission, yesterday decided that the Railroad Commission has the power and authority to compel a railroad company to establish a station or depot at any point where the Commission deems the interest of the public requires it. The decision is an important one, and definitely settles the power of the commission to establish stations. On and after January 4th, 1903, all Southern Pacific passenger trains will enter and leave Union Depot, Howard Ave. and Southern Rampart streets, New Orleans, jointly with the Illinois Central Railroad. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>Lafayette Advertiser 12/27/1902.</strong></span> </span></span></span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">[From the Baton Rouge Truth.]</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> We learned from a member of the party that the Southern Pacific surveying party which has been blazing out a right of way for that company, have pitched their camp at Port Allen and have nearly completed the survey of the line from Lafayette to Baton Rouge.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The gentlemen informs us that while the distance will be but a little over fifty miles it will be necessary to construct eight draw bridges between here and Lafayette.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Two points - one above the box factory and one near the Valley depot - have been surveyed from which a suitable selection will be made for the building of an incline for a transfer boat at this city.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Our informant states that the contract for piling, etc., had been let already, and that negotiations are being made with contractors for grading, track laying, etc., and that it will be but a very short while before work on the road proper will begin.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> With this road to Lafayette, connection the Southern Pacific with the Mississippi Valley and the Red River Valley road, Baton Rouge will certainly enjoy a boom and it will have the effect of bringing the Texas and Pacific people to their senses and make them realize that Baton Rouge is on the map. Lafayette Advertiser 12/27/1902.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;">S. P. in New Orleans. - </span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">On and after January 4th, 1903, all Southern Pacific passenger trains will enter and leave Union Depot, Howard Ave and Southern Rampart streets, New Orleans, jointly with Illinois Central Ry. Lafayette Advertiser 12/27/1902.</span></span></strong><br />
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The rooms were prettily decorated with garlands of holly and cedar tied with bows or crimson ribbon. Graceful ferns and palms formed a bower wherein Mrs. Comstock, Miss Horn, and Miss Parkerson stood to receive the guests. Other ladies of the receiving party were Mmes. B. J. Pellerin and T. M. Biossat, assisted by little Inez Biossat who ushered the guests in. The tempting dainties in the dining room were presided over by Misses Jennie Torian and Bessie Caffery. Those who called were; Mmes Felix Demanade, P. Beraud, C. Girard, J. J. Davidson, D. Schwartz, L. J. Alleman, C. D. Caffery, T. B. Hopkins, Jr., R. M. Delaney, A. B. Denbo, T. N. Blake, Minor Merriweather, W. A. LeRosen, D. H. Mays, Goldsberry, Hanks, Hulse, Baker, J. L. Kennedy, J. A. Martin, I. A. Broussard, Misses Lea Gladu, Sallie Torian, Ula Coronna, Anna Hopkins, Zelia Christian, Clye Mudd, Lizzie Mudd, Margaret Robertson, Viola young and Fadra Holmes.<br />
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Mrs. Lizzie Parkerson, after a very pleasant trip to her brother, Mr. W. S. Parkerson, in New Orleans, has returned home.<br />
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The twenty dollar bill lost by Dr. Mouton as advertised in the last issue of this paper was found and returned to its owner by Mr. F. F. Carter, the photographer. Who says advertising does not pay.<br />
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An immense crowd was present at the Catholic church Wednesday night at the celebration of midnight mass. Gounod's beautiful mass was rendered by the choir which consisted of 35 voices, under the leadership of Prof. F. Sontag. The services were deeply impressive. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong>Lafayette Advertiser 12/27/1902.</strong></span></span><strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"> <span style="font-size: small;">One of the most entertaining meetings of the Woman's Literary Club was that one held at the residence of Mrs. J. L. Kennedy. In spite of the inclemency of the weather there were quite a number with Misses Horn and Robertson and Mrs. Boykin as delightful guests were present. After the business of the club the following program was rendered.</span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> From Colony to State ... Mrs. Davis</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Jefferson's Purchase ... Miss (Edith) Dupre.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Mouton & Salles state that they did a much larger business on Christmas eve than ever before during their twelve years career, having served that day more than seven hundred customers as shown by the cash register which is by-the-way the largest and finest machine of its kind made; this certainly speaks volumes for this popular firm and its capable manager the junior member Mr. L. F. Salles. Lafayette Advertiser 12/27/1902.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;">Benefit at Falk's. - </span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">On Saturday the Ladies of the Episcopal church served dinner & lunches at Falk's Opera House, and sold a great many useful and pretty things, for the benefit of the Episcopal church. In the evening a concert was given, at which Capt. J. A. Moss made an interesting talk on his experiences in the Philippines. During intermission, guessing contests, grab bags, etc. furnished amusement to the crowd. Something over $130 was realized. Lafayette Advertiser 12/27/1902.</span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;">New Year's Eve Ball. - </span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">On New Year's, Wednesday Dec. 31, the ladies of the Jewish congregation will give a ball at Falk's Opera House for the purpose of raising money to improve their synagogue. It is very seldom that our Jewish citizens ask for assistance in anything, although they are always ready and willing to contribute of their means to any worthy cause affecting the town and for that reason every denomination in Lafayette should cheerfully aid these ladies in their laudable purpose. </span></span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Mrs. Ambrose Mouton and family thanks the A. O. U. W., the Brotherhood or R. R. Trainmen, the Lafayette Fire Department, the Sontag Military Band and all the friends of the family, for kindness and courtesies shown them in the loss of their son and brother, Mr. Ambroise Mouton. (</span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><em>Morgan City papers please copy.)</em></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: medium;"> Last Saturday night in an altercation at True Friends' Hall, Archie Lewis, colored, was shot and dangerously wounded by another colored boy named Paul Comeaux who is about 18 years old. Comeaux was promptly arrested and placed in jail.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: medium;"> Mr. J. R. Domengeaux the Insurance Agent favored the Advertiser with a useful and artistic calendar from the "Mutual Life Insurance Co, of New York. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong> From the Lafayette <em>Advertiser </em>of December 27, 1879:</strong></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><strong> A passenger train on the Teche extension has been running regularly from New Iberia to Berwick and return daily, for nearly two weeks, under charge of Conductor Sim Landry, leaving New Iberia at 8:00 a. m., and arriving at Berwick at 11:45 a. m. ; leaving Berwick at 1:15 p. m., and arriving at New Iberia at 6:00 p. m.</strong><br /><br /> No freight train has yet been put on, but some sugar and molasses have been brought to Morgan City on flat cars attached to the passenger train. <strong>The mails are still carried by Capt. Pharr's line of Teche boats,</strong> and not over this road - as has been said. Passenger rates are the same as on the old road - five cents a mile. For a new road, its condition is good, the running smooth and not slow.<br /><br /> We append a list of the stations, with distances from Berwick in miles :<br /><br /> To Patterson, ; Bayou Sale, 14 2/3 ; Franklin, 20 ; Sorrell, 29 1/2 ; Jeanerette, 33 1/4 ; New Iberia 44 1/2 ; Vermilionville, 62 1/2.<br /><br /> In counting distances from Algiers, add 80 1/2 miles. - <br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>From the</strong> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong>Morgan City Review and in the Lafayette Advertiser 12/27/1879.</strong></span></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong><br /></strong></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Steamer Mattie for Morgan City Dec. 24,<br /> Steamer Exchange for New Orleans, Dec. 24. </span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;"><strong>The water in the bayou is falling slowly, and yet in good navigable condition.</strong></span></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>Lafayette Advertiser 12/27/1879.</strong></span></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong></strong></span></span></span></span> </span><strong><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: medium;">M. P. Young & Co. </span></strong><span style="font-size: medium;">have for sale the largest and most complete stock of general goods ever brought to Vermilionville, such as Drugs, Groceries, Paints, Oils, Glassware, Crockery, Lamps, "General House Furnishing Goods," Books and Stationary, Hardware, Perfumery, Soaps, Garden Seeds, Tobacco, Cigars and Snuff, Cutlery, Silverware, &c., &c. Powder and Shot.</span><span style="font-size: medium;"> A full supply of Christmas Tricks and Presents from 5 cents to 25 cents each</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">. <strong><span style="font-size: x-small;">Lafayette Advertiser 12/27/1879.</span></strong></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong><br /></strong></span></span></span> </span> </span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><strong> </strong><span style="font-size: medium;">A most sad occurrence took place in this town on Christmas eve, at about 8 o'clock, which resulted in the instant death of Mr. John P. Duffy, a painter, at the hands of a young man named Adrin Breaux, of this parish. The particulars, as we learn them, are as follows: A number of persons were in Mr. Hebert's coffee house, amusing themselves, when a difficulty arose between Breaux and Duffy, which was soon quieted by those present ; nothing more was then thought of the little difficulty until the report of a pistol was heard on the sidewalk and Duffy falling a corpse near the door ; the fatal shot taking effect under the left eye and penetrating the brain. Breaux made his escape and has not been arrested up to the time of going to press ; the officers of the law are in pursuit of him. </span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong>Lafayette Advertiser 12/27/1873.</strong></span></span><br />
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<strong style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">G</span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">RAND <span style="font-size: x-large;">B</span></span><span style="font-size: large;">ALL AT <span style="font-size: x-large;">H</span></span><span style="font-size: large;">EBERT'S <span style="font-size: x-large;">H</span></span></span></strong><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><strong>ALL. - </strong></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Our energetic and entertaining fellow townsman, T. Hebert, Jr., having just completed his large and elegant Hall, on Main street, will give a grand opening ball of the season therein, on Thursday the 8th day of January next. We anticipate that it will be a grand affair and hope to see the elite of our town and parish assembled there on that occasion. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong>Lafayette Advertiser 12/27/1873.</strong></span></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;">From the Lafayette <i>Advertiser</i> of December 27th, 1912:</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;">PARCEL POST INSTRUCTIONS.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The matter of most importance to the public in connection with the postal affairs at this time is that of becoming familiar with the rules governing parcels post.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Postmasters say that there are numerous phases of the regulations that are in a degree confusing, if they are are not studied in advance by those who may have occasion to use this new method of sending merchandise through the United States mail, which becomes effective January 1, 1913.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> In brief, the important points in the rules governing parcels post are as follows:</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The United States will be divided into eight zones of distances; within the first, 50 miles, 200 miles, 600 miles, 1,000 miles, 1,400 miles, 1,800 miles, and all over 1,800 miles. In addition to this there will be a local rate and distance.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> After January 1, 1913, all matter now known as fourth class matter and such other matter as may be also designated by the post office department will be known as parcels post matter.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> A distinctive parcels post stamp must be used on all this matter, and ordinary postage stamps will not be accepted for postage on parcels post matter, but such matter bearing ordinary postage stamps will not be treated as held-for-postage matter, and held in the post office subject to parcels post stamps.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> All parcels post parcels must be brought to the post office or such stations as the postmaster may designate, to be weighed and the proper stamps affixed, and will not be forwarded unless so deposited. They can not be mailed in street letter boxes or package boxes. No parcel will be accepted endless it bears the name and address of the sender.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> If a patron of the office desires to send a piece of merchandise after January 1, 1913, it will be necessary for him to properly wrap the same, place thereon his name and address, bring the parcel to the main office or such stations as the postmaster may designate, have the same weighed and the proper parcel post stamp affixed. The map to be furnished by the post office department will designate the distance or zone, and postage will be charged in accordance with the parcel. For instance, a parcel weighing five pounds for Galveston, Texas, will be in the first zone from Houston of 50 miles, and postage will be paid thereon at the rate of prescribed of 5 cents for the first pound and 3 cents for each additional pound.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The zones and rates being as follows: For city and rural delivery, 5 cents for the first pound and 1 cent for each additional pound, limit of weight 11 pounds, maximum charge 35 cents.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Second Zone - Within 150 miles, 6 cents for the first pound and 4 cents for each additional pound, limit of weight 11 pounds, maximum charge 46 cents.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Third Zone - Within 300 miles 7 cents for the first pound and 5 cents for each additional pound, limit of 11 pounds, maximum charge of 57 cents.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Fourth Zone - Within 600 miles, 8 cents for the first pound and 6 cents for each additional pound, limit of weight 11 pounds, maximum charge 68 cents.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Fifth Zone - Within 1,000 miles 9 cents for the first pound and 7 cents for each additional pound, limit of weight 11 pounds, maximum charge 79 cents.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Sixth Zone - Within 1,800 miles, 11 cents for the first pound and 10 cents for each additional pound, limit of weight 11 pounds, maximum charge $1.11.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Eighth Zone - Over 1,800 miles, 12 cents for the first pound and 12 cents for each additional pound, limit of weight 11 pounds, maximum charge $1.32.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The postmaster general has made arrangements for the engraving and manufacturing of a series of twelve stamps for the exclusive use of the forwarding of packages by parcels post.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Under the law recently enacted by congress ordinary stamps cannot be used for that purpose.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The special parcels post stamps will be larger than the ordinary stamps and will be so distinctive in color and design as to avert any possible confusion with the stamps now in use.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The new issues will be in three series of design. The first will illustrate modern methods of transporting mail, one stamp showing the mail car on a railway train, another an ocean mail steamship, a third in automobile now in use in the postal service, and the fourth the dispatch of mail by aeroplane.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The second series will show at work in their several environments the four great classes of postal employees, post office clerks, railway mail clerks, city letter carriers and rural delivery carriers.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The third series will represent four industrial scenes, showing the principal sources of products that probably will be transported extensively by parcels post. Lafayette Advertiser 12/27/1912.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><strong> </strong><span style="font-size: small;">A charcoal blossom, known to florists as the Johnson flower, now mars the harmony of colors in the garden of the Louisiana Lily Whites. The new bud is profoundly black and has the characteristic fragrance of its kind. The Camellia, which is the emblematic flower of the Lily Whites, is scentless, and it is said that Mark Hanna, with an eye to the eternal fitness of things, has decreed that Southern Republicanism without its traditional hue and fragrance is not to be tolerated by true and tried apostles of the g. o. p. Hence the importation of the Senegambian sprig from the fertile soil of East Carroll to give color and scent to the federal hot-house at New Orleans. While this recent acquisition may jar the esthetician and spoil the color scheme of Mr. Howell it will no doubt greatly strengthen the Lily Whites in the esteem and confidence of the authorities at Washington.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Johnson is to be deputy internal revenue collector in the office of Mr. Howell, who has been very insistent in his opposition to the negro. He was one of those who would deny any kind of recognition to the colored brother. He was no doubt sincere at first. We believe all the leading Lily Whites started out with the intention of excluding the negroes from participation in the Republican politics of this State. But that was clearly an impossibility. No Republican organization in the South or anywhere else can long exist with "white supremacy" as its shibboleth. That principle is essentially anti-Republican. The time had come to when the Sugar Planters would have to quit the Republican party or embrace the negro in full political fellowship. The negro is a more potent factor than the Lily White in the affairs of the National Republican party, and in the game of practical politics the lesser factor must give way to the greater when there is a conflict of interests.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The appointment of Johnson by Mr. Howell to be his deputy in the internal revenue office shows that Lily Whites have decided to no longer permit their opposition to the negro to stand between them and the Federal patronage in this State. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-small;"><strong>Lafayette Gazette 12/27/1902.</strong></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> From the Lafayette<i> Gazette</i> of December 26th, 1903:</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"> <span style="font-size: small;">Again the rumor of the threatened removal of the railroad shops from Lafayette to some other town, gained currency. Envious towns have continuously for the last ten years spread such rumors in the hope of retarding the growth of Lafayette, and though it might be better to ignore the unfounded statements emanating from our less fortunate neighbors, definite steps should be taken to discredit them finally.</span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The local shops are being improved in every way, and no reason exists for the alleged removal.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> New Iberia for a long time systematically gave credence to the old hoax. Now Franklin, in some mysterious manner, has given forth to the world the startling announcement, as if the affairs of the Atlantic System were transacted in St. Mary's parochial seat. </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><i>Lafayette Gazette 12/26/1903.</i></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b><b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;">A Talented Young Louisianian. - </span></b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">The musical entertainment by the friends of Mr. Wm. Hayden at the auditorium of the Industrial Institute last Monday night was a delightful success. Mr. Hayden, who numbers his friends in Lafayette by the legion, played with the exceptional skill which has placed him in the front ranks of Louisiana's musicians. Several of our local musicians. Several of our local musicians contributed to the success and pleasure of the evening, and the audience expressed itself in a hearty manner for the success of the talented young Louisianian. </span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b>Lafayette Gazette 12/26/1903.</b></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">A New Stable. - </span></span></b><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Mr. L. R. Domengeaux has opened up a first-class livery stable in connection with his sales stable near the court-house square. Mr. Domengeaux is an up-to-date livery man and is in a position to meet the demands of the public. He also has on sale two carloads of fine horses, mules and cows. <b><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Lafayette Gazette 12/26/1903.</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>A High Recommendation. -</b> </span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Prof. Stubbs, of the Louisiana Sugar Experiment Station, has recommended to the International Commission Co., of New York, Alex Mouton's process of manufacturing cane syrup and his out put, as pure sugar cane syrup of a high grade. Mr. Mouton feels justly proud of the endorsement thus given him by such a qualified critic, especially as it was done voluntarily on Prof. Stubbs' part.<b></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: xx-small;"><b> Lafayette Gazette 12/26/1903.</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b><b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b><b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;">Jefferson Street Evolves. - </span></b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Pierce and Jefferson streets present an animated appearance. The removal of frame houses, the erection of the Century Club., Doucet and Kahn buildings, and the rapid progress made in the construction of the cement walk, give it an air of activity seldom before ever in Lafayette.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: xx-small;"><b> Lafayette Gazette 12/26/1903.</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b><b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;">At Mt. Carmel. - </span></b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Appropriate Christmas exercises were held during the week at the primary and high schools and the Mt. Carmel Convent which large numbers of interested patrons attended. </span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b>Lafayette Gazette 12/26/1903</b></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b><b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b><b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;">A Good Show. - </span></b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">The McDonald Stock Co., which has been playing at Falk's opera-house all this week will give its last performance to-night at 8 o'clock. It is a high class attraction and deserves the patronage of the public. Popular prices, 25, 35 and 50 cents.</span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b> Lafayette Gazette 12/26/1903.</b></span></span><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b><b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b><b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;">Executive Committee Meets.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> The Democratic parish executive committee met Saturday last and promulgated a notice of the primary election to be held on the 19th of January for the nomination of parochial officers. The committee practically adopted the rules recommended by the state executive committee of the State central committee on appeal to that body by the Broussard-Scranton faction. The rules as finally adopted are fair and in perfect accord with the law, and no reason exists why the primary should not record the untrammeled vote of the suffragists of the parish. The proceedings of the local committee were altogether harmonious, both factions having expressed themselves satisfied with its action. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-small;"><b>Lafayette Gazette 12/26/1903.</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;">Negro Killed. - </span></b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Alfred Anderson, a negro, was shot and killed Friday morning at 1 o'clock in Bodenheimer's saloon near the railroad depot, by an unknown negro, who escaped immediately after the shooting and has not yet been apprehended. The two negroes quarreled over a dime for which they were playing a game of cards.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: xx-small;"><b>Lafayette Gazette 12/26/1903.</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b><b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;">Louis Lacoste for Sheriff. - </span></b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">We are authorized to announce the name of Louis Lacoste as candidate for the office of Lafayette parish, subject to the will of the democratic primaries, Jan. 19, 1904.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><b> <span style="font-size: large;">A New Firm. - </span></b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">J. Dauriac and W. H. Adams & Co., have founded a partnership which will go under the name of Adams, Dauriac and Co., blacksmiths and wheelrights. The services of an expert horse-shoer has been secured. Reparing sewing machines will also be in their line. </span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Lafayette Gazette 12/26/1903.</b></span></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Euchre and Dance.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The Aibamas Tribe of the Improved Order of Red Men will give a euchre and dance at Falk's hall on Dec. 31. Pretty music will be played for the occasion and refreshments will be served. Lafayette Gazette 12/26/1903.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>Officers Elected.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> The following officers of the Masonic Lodge were elected at a meeting held on Dec. 18:</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> C. D. Caffery, W. M; M. Rosenfield, S. W; V. L. Roy, J. W.; J. W. Chambers, Treasurer; L. O. Emes, Secretary; F. E. Girard, S. D.; C. H. Melchert, J. D.; S. Mayo Taylor. Lafayette Gazette 12/26/1903.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>Democratic Parish Executive Committee.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> The Democratic parish executive committee met Saturday last and promulgated a notice of the primary election to be held on the 19th of January for the nomination of parochial officers. The committee practically adopted the rules recommended by the executive committee the State central committee on appeal to that body by the Broussard-Scranton faction. The rules as finally adopted are fair and in perfect accord with the law, and no reason exists why the primary should not record the untrammeled vote of the suffragists of the parish. The proceedings of the local committee were altogether harmonious, both factions having expressed themselves satisfied with its action. Lafayette Gazette 12/26/1903. </b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Selected News Notes (Gazette) 12/26/1903.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;">Supt. Alleman and family left Thursday to spend the holidays with relatives in Jeanerette. </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Alfred Hebert returned last Monday from Mississippi and brought back to Lafayette a carload of Jersey cows with which he is ready to supply the local market at very reasonable prices. Anyone wishing to buy a good cow should see him.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Mrs. H. Cohn, who had been spending a few weeks in town as the guest of her daughter Mrs. V. Levy left last week to spend some time in New Orleans.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Mr. Joseph Ducote has accepted a position as traveling salesman for the well known firm, the Louisiana Clothing Co., of New Orleans.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Martial Boudreau of Sunset stopped in Lafayette Thursday on his way home from the Tulane Medical College.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Miss Edith Dupre left for Opelousas last Wednesday to spend the holidays.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Mrs. Isaac Broussard has returned home after a visit to relatives in Texas.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Dr. P. M. Girard and Mr. Crow Girard left Sunday for Corpus Christi, Texas.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Mrs. A. Abbadie and grand daughter, Leona, of Carencro spent a few days in town this week visiting relatives and friends.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Santa Claus was on hand at the Moss Business Emporium, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings of this week, as promised. His receptions were largely attended by the children, the majority of whom appeared to be friendlily disposed toward Santa Claus. All in all, the affair proved quite entertaining to the little folks, and we know Messrs. Moss Bros. & Co. have their warmest thanks for the kind interest in their behalf. </span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-size: large;">Substantial New Building. - </span></span></b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">On last Monday the directors of the People's State Bank received from the contractor, Mr. W. D. Southwell, the substantial and very neat bank building constructed by him. The officers immediately took possession and are now comfortably quartered in their own home. The building is a typical banking house, very complete in all its appointments, and is provided with all the safe-guards known to the banking fraternity. It pleases us to add that this institution, just three months old, on the 8th inst., is steadily moving forward, and is destined to occupy a front rank among the banks of the country, at no distant day. </span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-small;"><b>Lafayette Advertiser 12/26/1891.</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> For Governor, MURPHY J. FOSTER, Of St. Mary.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> For Treasurer, JOHN PICKETT, Of Bossier.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> For Attorney General, M. J. CUNNINGHAM, Of Natchitoches.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;">For Clerk of Court, EWD. G. VOORHIES.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Having been earnestly requested by many friends and fellow citizens of the parish of Lafayette, I hereby announce myself as a candidate for Clerk of the 25th Judicial District Court, in and for the Parish of Lafayette, subject to the decision of White Democratic Primaries. Respectfully, E. G. VOORHIES. Lafayette Advertiser 12/26/1891. </span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Miss Rose Bendel left Sunday for a visit to friends in Morgan City.<br />
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DOCTORS, subscribe for the New Orleans </span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>Medical and Surgical Journal.</i><br /><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Mr. H. Durio, of the Carencro section of our parish, was here this week for want of space.<br />
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<b>Miss Martha Mouton </b>left Thursday for St. Martinville, where she will spend the holidays.<br />
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Messrs. Warren Gardiner and <b>Carroll Barry, of Grand Coteau,</b> were pleasant visitors to Lafayette last Sunday.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> The members of the Parish of Lafayette are hereby notified that a regular meeting of the Board will be held in the town of Lafayette on Saturday.<br />
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Rev. Mr. Miller will hold services at the Methodist Church to-morrow (Sunday) morning at 11 o'clock and also at night. The public is invited to attend.<br />
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Mrs. H. D. Guidry accompanied be her little daughters Misses Cecilia and Alida, spent a few days in New Orleans during the week.<br />
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Miss Ada Moss, who is attending school at the Dominican Convent at New Orleans, is home spending the holidays with her parents.<br />
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Mrs. P. A. Dupleix, accompanied by her charming sister, Miss Althea Roy, of Royville,were among the visitors to our town this week.<br />
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Mr. Hugh Hutchinson called in to see us this week, and we are glad to say that he is in his usual vigorous health, and long may he remain so.</span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;">B. C. Elliot, Esq., of New Orleans, and R. W. Elliot of this parish, favored us a visit last Monday. Mr. R. W. Elliot and his sisters have removed from Carencro the the Mrs. J. M. Martin place, near town, which they have recently purchased.<br />
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Special attention is called to the advertiser published in this issue of "Rice Lands to Rent." This is the finest lands in the country for the cultivation of rice, and everything near at hand for the working of the land.<br />
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<i>Pure Drugs and Reliable Medicine at the</i> Moss Pharmacy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We received a pleasant call last Monday from our old friend Mr. B. Avant, who brought us a lot of old relics, which consisted in an old queer shaped bottle which was found on the sea coast about fifty years ago, and which is said to be from 300 to 400 years old, also an iron Indian hatchet, very old and rusty, and which was probably used by them as a battle ax, and also a number of Indian arrow points, all well preserved, and with a good bow could do considerable damage now; these arrow points were picked up in Mr. Avant's field in the western part of our parish.</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Lafayette Advertiser 12/26/1891.</b></span><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> In this parish we hear on all sides universal expressions of satisfaction at the section of the convention and in the ticket it put into nomination</span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">. </span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">"A good, strong ticket and an honest, straightforward platform," is the general remark.<br />
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The Anti lottery convention which met in Baton Rouge last week was not called together in the interest of any one man or clique of men, but to select men who, if elected would faithfully represent the interests of all the people of Louisiana ; to insure to the people good, honest government, and to organize for the destruction of the lottery and all other monopolies. In the selection of candidates to carry out these objects we believe the convention has been very successful. But, as we have said, this is not fight on the part of the Anti lottery Democrats for men, it is a battle for principle. And, we believe the moral support of the entire country irrespective of party, and the material support and aid every voter of Louisiana who has the true welfare of his state at heart.<br />
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The lottery faction have entered the fight solely in the interest of a few men, and not in the interest of all the people of the state. They depend entirely for success upon the immense corruption fund of the lottery and the plausible lies of its hired advocates.<br />
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It is useless to speak further of their methods in the late primary elections. It may be expected that that their bribery fraud and bulldozing will be attempted on a still larger scale in the final struggle. Without thorough organization on the part of the friends of good government, the result will be doubtful. With good organization in every parish there will be no doubt as to the result.<br />
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Let the fight include parish offices as well as state. Let every man show his colors, whether he be for or against the lottery. Let it be "war to the knife and the knife to the hilt." This is no friendly contest between rivals, it is a death struggle. Let the friends of honest government see to it that no man with the stain of lottery boodle on his hands shall hold office by the the aid of their votes.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i> Great God! has it come to this, that white professing Democrats in Louisiana are willing to turn the state over to the Republicans, and merely to gratify a lust for office, or under the madness of fanaticism prove base traitors to their brethren of the South, and invite the consummation of the force bill, which means even more than the infamous returning board of reconstruction days?</i> </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>- Alexandria Times.</b></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The above, coming as it does from a newspaper established by lottery money, for the sole purpose of perpetuating a fraud and swindle ten times greater that was ever dreamed of by any Republican congress, is <b>the most sublime exhibition of "gall" and brazen effrontery we have ever seen.</b> It would put to shame even the devil himself. Go and hide your head, you shameless hired assassin of liberty, virtue and honor. </span></span></span><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-small;">Lafayette Advertiser 12/26/1891. </span></b><br />
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David Barryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18021672107776048429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655934687457193417.post-16682026404991984562015-01-13T12:59:00.000-08:002015-12-25T06:39:47.312-08:00**DECEMBER 25TH M C<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;">From the Lafayette <em>Gazette</em> of December 25th, 1897:</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;"> Tuesday evening was the last day that the Republicans of the parish could file papers for the nomination of a candidate opposed to the Democratic nominee, Hon. R. C. Landry. To our knowledge that gentleman is the only candidate in the field, and Lafayette will be represented in the convention by a Democrat. The fact that the Republicans of Lafayette consider it futile to put up a candidate, proves, beyond doubt that wisdom of the Democracy's choice. In that selection, all elements were united and ask discordant factions harmonized. It proved eminently acceptable to the masses of both parties, and Mr. Landry will go to the constitutional convention truly representing the people of this parish, and no one faction thereof.</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">America's Best Shows. - </span></strong>The old saying, "nothing succeeds like success" is amply verified in the ever-growing popularity of Hummel, Hamilton & Sells' great shows, and deservedly so, being indefatigable in resources, taking time by the forelock and always on the alert for new attractions until their name has become a synonym of everything expressive of greatness in the show world from the Atlantic to the Pacific, the combined shows will be in Lafayette on Monday December 27. <strong><span style="font-size: x-small;">Lafayette Gazette 12/25/1897.</span></strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">A New Bar-room. - </span></strong>Emanuel and Raoul Pellerin, two of our popular young men, will in a few days open a bar-room and billiard hall, in the building lately occupied by Mr. E. McDaniel. The stand has been renovated and now presents a neat appearance. These two young men have made a host of friends by their affable ways, who no doubt will guarantee them success in their new undertaking. Both have had experience in that line of business, and their customers can be assured of prompt and satisfactory service. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Although we of Lafayette have not quite reached the pinnacle of notoriety that "Bloody Tangipahoa" has attained in lawlessness - far from it - yet cutting affrays are becoming somewhat frequent among our colored citizens. Sunday morning in the wee small hours of the night, Martial Reed stabbed and seriously wounded another negro, Joachim Babin. Both parties live on the northern outskirts of the town. Babin's home was the scene of the trouble. The undue invasion of the latter's domicile is supposed to have been the <em>casus belli.</em></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> There died at his residence in Carencro, December, 16, 1897, one of the old citizens of Lafayette parish, Mr. Joseph Prejean, the venerable head of a large family and the respected friend of all.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> During his lingering illness, "Old Mr. Joseph," as he was affectionately termed, was fortified by the sacraments of the Catholic church, of which he was affectionately termed, was fortified by the sacraments of the Catholic church, of which he was a pious and consistent member; and his hours of suffering and last moments were soothed by the loving ministrations of his devoted children. And so he awaited the coming of death. Patient, calm and peaceful, confident in the mercy of God, full of prayer and faith, and un-fearful of the end.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Mr. Prejean was the embodiment of the old Creole, and filled honorably and usefully, the sphere in which he moved. Some few years ago he was a member of the town council of Carencro and has always, in every capacity, enjoyed the esteem of his fellow citizens.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Firm in his friendships, staunch in the support of his religion in which he lived and died, possessed of beautiful spirit of old time hospitality, mild and dignified and unassuming, and, with his snow hair and beard, the picture of a patriarch, he will long be remembered by those who knew him, as a type of noble old age.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> His funeral on Saturday morning, in spite of the inclement weather, was attended by a very large concourse of people from Carencro and the neighboring town.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> A grand mass of requiem was chanted by his devoted friend and pastor, Father Leforest, assisted by Fathers Young and Leothier, of Grand Coteau; the latter of whom delivered a most eloquent oration, taking as his theme, the shining example of a Christian life, as exemplified in that of the lamented dead.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> On December 25.26. grand bazaars and fairs will be given at Carencro for the benefit of the church which was destroyed by a storm. The pupils of St. Ann's Convent will take part in the entertainments. On above dates the fairs will be for the white people, and on Jan. 1, 2, for the colored folk. Lafayette Gazette 12/25/1897.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Coroner Raoul Trahan left for New Orleans Tuesday, having in charge an unfortunate man by the name of Morvant, who has been kept in jail for several weeks, waiting to be interdicted. The physicians appointed by the court refused to pronounce the man sane, and at their recommendation, he was sent to Charity Hospital. Lafayette Gazette 12/25/1903. </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Judge C. C. Brown, of Carencro, was in town Tuesday.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Judge Julian Mouton returned from Grant parish Monday. He left for Acadia the same day, accompanied by Judge Blackman.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Judge Debaillon returned to Lafayette Sunday. He held a five weeks' term of court in Abbeville.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Sheriff Ike Broussard has returned to Lafayette, after a week's absence.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Leo Judice and Dr. F. Eloi Girard, were registered at the Denechaud Monday.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> The public schools closed on Wednesday at 12 o'clock to resume the first Monday of January.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> The Christmas tree at Bertrand's School House was a great success. Miss Harmonson, the energetic young teacher of that school, deserves much praise for the interest she has taken to give the little ones a happy time.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Judge Albert Voorhies and wife passed through Lafayette last Sunday. They were on their way to New Orleans, their home, and had come from Rayne, where they had been visiting their daughter, Mrs. Geo. Mouton.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"><strong><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></strong></span><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><strong><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Hummel, Hamilton & Sells circus drew another very large crowd last night and the enthusiasm of the audience was fully as demonstrative as that of the previous evening.</span></strong></span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> A Creole who doesn't speak French is to me an anomaly and one who has lived among them without acquiring the language shows a lack of appreciation which very nearly approaches contempt. I appeal to you Creoles! Don't let the French language be supplanted in your homes and social circles. English, we are compelled to use more or less in business, but let us reserve our beautiful French language for home use. Let the first lisping syllables of our children be in the "doux parler" of France. Let our young people use it in their social intercourse. At the risk of being thought rude, speak it on all occasions to your acquaintances who speak it though others be present who do not understand. Perseverance on these lines will soon restore French to its proper place in Creole life, and force those who do not speak it to learn it. It were better that a few speak French without the proper accent than for many to speak English badly.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> What a shame if posterity should not know how to properly pronounce the names of their towns, streams, etc., given them by their forefathers! What a shame it would be not to be able to read the epitaph on the tombs or their grandfathers! Let it not be.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Where is your pride, O Creoles! Will you be crushed out and exterminated as a people? Will you part with your language, customs and manners at once, so admirable, so enviable, so distinctive? For the sake of what is styled progress, will you annihilate yourself by adopting manners and a language which are not adapted to you and make you appear ridiculous in the eyes of outsiders? Reflect and you will not.</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> On Park row, near the corner of Chambers street, there was a toy store of a most wondrous variety. As Thomas came down the street, his mind intent on his own misery, his gaze fell upon one of the most pathetic figures he had ever seen. Before the window of the toy store stood a little boy, whose nose was flattened against the pane. His body shivered with the cold, but his soul was aflame with desire, which was expressed in his hungry eyes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> "Say, mister, lif' me up so I kin see de candy cigarettes!"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> "I wisht me mudder was goin' t' hav' a Krismus tree, but she says she can't have none dis year, 'cause she ain't go no dust. She scrubs in the Morse buildin' en gets $4 a week. Say, dat's a lot o' money, ain't it? Hully gee! Look at de dinky little tin sojer! Ain't he a corker! Mister, is your little boy goin' to have a Krismus tree?"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> "Yes, it is across the river," replied Thomas, gravely, putting the little fellow down upon the sidewalk. "What is your name?" he continued.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> "Tommy O'Dowd." replied the boy, "and I live in Middle alley."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> "Well, Tommy," said Thomas, "you go with me to the telegraph office and then I'll go home with you."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> "Dear Mollie: Detained down town by important business. Will be home at 11 o'clock."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> "Do you know the way home?" asked Thomas as they came out of the telegraph office on Park Row again.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> "Yes," said Tommy, scornfully. "I know all de streets. Ye goes down New Chambers street till ye comes to Roosevelt, den ye goes down Roosevelt till ye get to Cherry en den y' are in Middle alley."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> "So that's you, you litte scut! Sure you had the heart e' me ar bruk I was that freckened! Ah, good evenin' to ye, sir," as Thomas stepped inside. "Come in, sir. It's little we have, but ye're welkim as if 'twace a palace, sir. Tommy, ye amodhoun, you, get the gintleman a chair,"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> "Now, ain't that kind o' you, sir," exclaimed Mrs. O' Dowd. "Sure it's not many would do the same, so there."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> "But ye needn't be freckoned about that little blaggard. Faith, he'd find his way from Harlem to the Batthery, so he would.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> In much genial converse the time passed, while Tommy and his mother supped on mackeral and potatoes. And when Tommy had been tucked away for the night in his mother's bed under the mantel, on which stood a plaster cast of the Virgin, with hands outspread in benediction. Thomas had a whispered talk with Mrs. O'Dowd, interrupted at frequent intervals by such exclamations as, "Oh, dear, may your shadow never grow less!" "May your wife never attend your funeral," etc.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> At 9 o'clock Thomas was walking up Roosevelt street with eager footsteps. He stopped at a grocery store and made a purchase, then hurried up into Park Row again. The toy store man was putting up his shutters, but Thomas prevailed on him to go inside, and at 10 o'clock he was back in Middle alley again. Tears of delight filled Mrs. O'Dowd's eyes as she met him at the entrance to the alley and led him up the labryinthine staircase. There was more mysterious whispering. Then Mrs. O'Dowd flew downstairs again to get a bundle of kindling wood. It was well that Tommy was a sound sleeper, as the fleeting forms of shadowy figures and the rustle of papers would have disturbed him.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> "Molly, set the alarm for 4 o'clock tomorrow and get your wraps ready for I intend to take you along to help play a joke on Tommy O'Dowd." </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> She plied him with questions, he gave her evasive replies. At 5 o'clock Thomas and his wife arrived at Middle alley.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> "Is he awake?" he asked anxiously of Mrs. O'Dowd, who met them at the door.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The door had been thrown wide open, but Mrs. O'Dowd had hung her Sunday shawl over the opening. Behind the folds of this garment the three persons watched and waited. The blinds had been carefully closed, so that not a ray of sunlight came into the room. Three kerosene lamps were blazing with light to their utmost capacity. It was painfully still in the room, and by listening intently Thomas thought he could hear the gentle breathing of the little boy. As the minutes ticked slowly away the suspense was almost unbearable. A movement in the bed caught the ears of the listeners. Then the bed clothes were thrown aside and the little fellow sat upright, apparently paralyzed with amazement. Upon a little table between the windows stood a Christmas tree two feet tall stuck in the middle of a bundle of wood. The light was reflected from a hundred pieces of red paper tied to the scrawny boughs, a dozen red and white popcorn balls hung like apples on the limbs. Little candles twinkled through the scant foliage, while barber-pole candy, a tin soldier and a jumping jack were prominently displayed. It was an Aladdin-like scene. And before this radiant vision, like a saint before a shrine, with hands clasped in adoring admiration, stood little Tommy, while his mother was weeping tears of joy with her face hidden in the shawl.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> "What did it cost to play that little joke on Tommy?"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> "Molly, I thought I was a very much abused man last night, but I've changed my mind. I think I could walk from the the Battery to Harlem on soap bubbles and never burst a bubble to-day."</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"> T</span>o-day is Christmas. It is the happy time of the year. The cares and vexations are cast aside, and the mind undergoes a complete change. And this change is not alone confined to the little ones, but both young and old are brought under the brightening influences of the Christmas holidays. This is right, for it is the anniversary that commemorates the birth of Him who brought "peace on earth; good will to man." It is the time of year above all others that life presents its brightest side, that we give and receive gifts, but when the heart delights more in giving than in receiving, a beautiful exemplification of the saying of Christ that it is more blessed to give than to receive.</span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The Christmas anniversary marks the passing away of another year, and while it is a time of enjoyment and amusement, it always brings to the mind a thought of the past, an anxiety for the future. Life is made up of peculiar elements, and it is well that we have such an anniversary as Christmas. For it stands out as a dividing line between what has been and what is to be. It affords us a pleasing opportunity to take a retrospective view of our past lives, and to look forward to the future with new plan's for life's career.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The past year has not been one of continued successes, nor has it been one of successive disappointments; neither has it been a year fraught with all joy nor all sorrow. The silver chain of success has been weakened here and there by the alloyed links of failure. The cup of joy has been made incomplete by the tear drops of sorrow.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> It may be that we are disposed to believe that we have been less fortunate than others, but such is not the case. No life's song is without notes of sadness, and weaker is this note in proportion to the way one sees that bright or dark side of things.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Taken all in all, we have everything to be thankful for, and in no grander way can we show this spirit of thoughtfulness than by making glad some poor heart during the days of merriment.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Let us not forget that this can be done not alone by giving presents, but by giving words of happiness and good cheer.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The Gazette in all its bounty of heart wishes everyone, young and old, rich and poor, great and small, a happy and delightful Christmas and a prosperous New Year. In the language of old Rip Van Winkle, "May you all live long and prosper." Lafayette Gazette 12/25/1897. </span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><em><strong> The following composition on Christmas was handed us by Prof. R. E. Cunningham. It was written by little Winnie Pefferkorn, and coming from a little girl only nine years old is of so much merit that we take pleasure in publishing it:</strong></em></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> "Christmas is a jolly day. We celebrate Christmas because Jesus Christ was born on that day. On Christmas-eve night we pop firecrackers, Roman-candles, sky-rockets. We have a good time on that night, especially we young children. St. Nicholas brings us pretty toys such as dolls, pianos, carts, sets, etc. We go to bed early and sleep sound, while St. Nicholas puts our toys in our stockings and pillow slips. We have nice toys on Christmas. We wish our fathers and mothers, sisters and brothers a merry Christmas, and we enjoy the rest of the day. We eat candies, cakes, fruits, turkeys, pigs, chickens and luscious dishes. We run about in our glee popping fire-crackers. I receive nice presents from our father and mother. On that day we generally have Christmas-trees with all kinds of things on it, with pretty candles upon it. I attend early mass that day at five o'clock and enjoy the rest of the day. I wish that all my school-mates would spend a merry Christmas and a happy New Year."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><strong>CHRISTMAS A. D. 1900.</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><strong>(By Ellen Wheeler Wilcox.)</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><strong> Full nineteen hundred year, and yet</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><strong> Behold how Christians Christ forget</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><strong> Outside of churches! Where, I pray,</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><strong> In Social Life? See class with class</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><strong> Contending each to each surpass,</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><strong> And hear their biting words of scorn</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b> For one (like Thee,) more humbly horn.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b> Then look in business circles, - there</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b> Is conflict in the very air.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b> Beneath fair smiles hate hides it form;</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b> There strong men knock the weaker down</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b> And Much goes riding over I ess,</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b> And this is what we call success</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b> And then the armies! God, what means</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b> This conquest of the Philippines? -</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b> This Boer and Briton slaughter, and</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b> This raid upon far China's land?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b> It means that forms have not sufficed</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b> To teach mankind the law of Christ.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b> It means the church has failed to be</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b> A guide to high humanity.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b> It means the great and growing need</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b> Of something better than a creed</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b> To lift the human race above</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b> The more of greed. Christ's law was Love;</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b> To live for universal good.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b> To make the world one brotherhood.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b> This was the purpose and the scope</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b> Of all His teachings; yet we grope</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b> Through war and strife, and gloom and tear,</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b> Now, after nineteen hundred years.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b> And yet I question not, nor doubt</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b> But that God's will is working out</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b> A purpose, glorious and great.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b> And so I trust, and hope, and wait.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b> Until love's banner be unfurled</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b> To civilize the Christian world.</b></span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Willie Foreman is again behind bars the bars safe and sound.</span></span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Ike Broussard went out after him Friday night.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Saturday afternoon Broussard returned with Foreman who was a wiser if not a freer man.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The Gazette in common with the law-abiding citizens of Lafayette parish, desires to extend to Sheriff Broussard its earnest felicitations upon the splendid capture of Willie Foreman.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Foreman, who has for years, been an element of trouble in this parish as well as agent of the devil in the commission of a foul murder which sent to eternity a peaceable citizen whose death robbed a mother and several little children of their rightful protector. This man Foreman not only had the devilish effrontery to return to the place where he had shed blood of a fellow-being, who, perhaps in an unthoughtless moment, had incurred his murderous hate, but not satisfied with that, he led the law in utter contempt and openly defied its officers, going about with a Winchester rifle, ready at any time to shoot and kill anyone whose oath compelled him to enforce the laws of the country. That's the kind of man Sheriff Broussard had to deal with.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> It is needless to go over and again recite the criminal career of Willie Foreman. Suffice to say that while serving a term in the State penitentiary he took advantage of the notoriously lax methods of that institution and bade a hasty farewell to his guards. This happened in August, 1897. After securing his liberty he came to the Western part of this parish where he was born and reared. Some time after it became to be rumored about that Foreman was at his old home. Later it was learned that he would at times venture out, always carrying his Winchester, in the handling of which he is known to be adept. Then on Sheriff Broussard had his wide-awake eye on him. He kept his own secrets and made known his plans to but few friends. To catch Foreman without killing him, being killed or getting some good men killed, was as big a job as any officer ever had upon his hands.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> To go where Foreman was without being noticed by any of his large number of relatives and friends who were always on the qui vive, lest Mr. Broussard would quietly make his way to the fugitive and bag him <em>a la</em> Old Sleuth as he had done upon former occasions with other desperate characters. It was out of the question to secure the services of a posse. That means might have entailed the shedding of too much blood. The sheriff concluded that the only practical and sensible way was to try it alone. And that's what he set out to do.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> He did or said nothing that would excite suspicion. He allowed Foreman and his relatives to make their boasts.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Some time ago he thought the propitious moment had arrived to get his man. He armed himself and procured some food, as it would have been unwise for him to have stayed at the house of any one of the neighbors.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> After a futile attempt to effect the capture, he returned to Lafayette, but not in the least daunted he went back after his man. Again after spending several days and nights in an ineffectual hunt for Foreman he temporarily gave up the job and waited a few weeks. </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> A few days ago the sheriff obtained the information that Foreman was working on the Hoffpauir farm near Gueydan. Thinking this was as good a time as any to make a move he left town Friday night, Dec. 16, taking along with him a double-barreled shot-gun and a Winchester rifle - the former weapon to be used at short range and the latter at a longer range. He also carried a spy-glass and several rations. He drove to Midland station on the main line of the Southern Pacific, and from there walked to Gueydan, a distance of 12 miles carrying the shot-gun in one hand and the rifle in the other. Arriving at Gueydan at about 2 o'clock and leaving his weapons there in order not to arouse suspicion in case he was seen in the neighborhood of Foreman's camp, he continued his peripatetic journey until he reached the tent on the Hoffpauir rice farm where Foreman and several companions lived. He approached the tent near enough to hear a conversation among the men who were engaged in making some coffee. He overheard a statement that they (the men) would go to Gueydan in the morning with some rice for shipment. He then hurried back to Gueydan reaching that little village about the dawn of day. He hid himself under a building in the course of construction, situated a few yards from the railroad depot. He remained in his hiding place until about half-past eight o'clock when with the assistance of a spy-glass he saw a wagon advancing in the distance. When the wagon got nearer he recognized Foreman as one of the seven or eight men riding on it. The wagon stopped and after a while the men all walked into Leblanc's saloon, opposite the depot, to take a drink. The sheriff then moved out of his hiding place and took a position on the side of the saloon building. A few minutes later the men walked out, Foreman being along with them. At this juncture the sheriff found himself within ten feet of Foreman whom he covered with his shot-gun, commanding him to at the same time to throw up his hands. This Foreman did after being told a second time. Holding his gun with one hand the sheriff drew from his pocket a rope which he threw out to the crowd of men standing near the saloon. One of the men kindly complied with a request of the officer and walked up to Foreman and tied his hands. In one of Foreman's pockets a :38 Smith and Wesson was found, but the sudden appearance of the sheriff and his gun made Foreman's revolver a useless thing.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> "Something to read" is what many people want, and it is to meet this legitimate demand that we have decided to extend our list of newspapers and magazines so as to embrace all the principal publications of the times -- such as McClure, Munsey, Metropolitan, Outing, Scribner, Frank Leslie, Current Literature, Cosmopolitan, Self Culture, St. Nicholas, Harper, Century, Scientific American, Review of Reviews, Ladies Home Journal, North American Review, Judge, Puck, Sunday World, Sunday Journal, etc.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> We will continue to carry a full line of paper-covered novels, as also works of standard authors in the more substantial bindings.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> We wish to state further that we have completed arrangements to take subscriptions for all American and foreign newspapers, periodicals and magazines at publishers' rates.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> We will take great pleasure in serving our friends and the public in the matter of "something to read."</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Lafayette Gazette 12/24/1898.</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Wedded. - </span></strong><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Last Monday Judge C. Debaillon exercised the authority vested in him by the Constitution and united in the holy bonds of matrimony Mr. S. Yandle and Miss Rosa Mitscher. Mr. Yandle is an experienced confectioner and will in the near future, do business in the building formerly occupied by Mrs. Landry. The Gazette welcomes Mr. and Mrs. Yandle to Lafayette.<strong><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> Lafayette Gazette 12/24/1898.</span></strong></span></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> We present this week the programme of the Carencro Christmas Festival which is to be held in St. Peter's Hall Carencro, on the night of Wednesday, Dec. 28, 1898, and which promises to be a most enjoyable occasion.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The performance will commence at 7:30 p. m., the admission fee being put as low as ten cents, so as to be within the reach of all. This ticket of ten cents will admit the bearer, not only to the entertainment but also to the hall wherein will take place the full evening's pleasure.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Refreshments consisting of oysters, raw and fried, coffee, wine, beer, fruit and sweets will be sold at reasonable prices.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The great attraction of the night will be the gorgeous Christmas tree prepared by the ladies who have spared no pains to make it perfect, scintillating color-bedecked and beautiful, such a tree as once seen in happy childhood lingers in our memory a charming picture through maturer years.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The articles for sale upon the tree will be disposed of by lottery, separate boxes being provided for boys and girls, as also for young ladies and gentlemen, so that nothing inappropriate, and consequently useless, will be sold.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> All gifts are new and fresh and having been bought at wholesale prices, and in many instances donated, need not be sold at an extravagant rate. There will be ten cent toys for boys and girls and other gifts at 25 and 50 cents, suitable for young ladies from young gentlemen, or as presents to older persons. Those who wish to present to some friend or relative a gift or their own choosing may take it to ladies in charge who will hang it upon the tree with card attached for the sum of ten cents which will help the worthy object which the projectors wish to assist. These gifts will be distributed to the lucky recipients by a jolly Santa Claus.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> During the evening music will be rendered, on the piano by several ladies and by both the Carencro and Grand Coteau bands who have kindly lent their assistance.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> To the Hon. Police Jury - Your undersigned committee appointed to estimate the probable expenses of the parish for the year 1899, would respectfully report the following for your adoption:</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Last Monday Judge C. Debaillon exercised the authority vested in him by the Constitution and united in the holy bonds of matrimony Mr. S. Yandle and Miss Rosa Mitscher. Mr. Yandle is an experienced confectioner and will be in the future, do business in the building formerly occupied by Mrs. Landry. The Gazette welcomes Mr. and Mrs. Yandle to Lafayette. Lafayette Gazette 12/24/1898.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Another of the old heroes of 61' is dead. One by one the men who earned for the Southern Confederacy the admiration of the world, drop out of the ranks. One by one they join the majority of that irreproachable army of patriots who knew not fear and would die for a principle. The beginning of the new century will be honored with but comparatively few of those splendid specimens of American manhood, for every day, aye, every hour, records the passing away into the "valley of the shadow of death" of one or more of these sturdy Southrons, who offered to the world one of the most sublime spectacles in the history of ancient or modern times. To-day we mourn in the death of Thomas D. Wier, and well may we mourn for him, because in his death we lose as good and as brave a Confederate as ever marched with the gallant followers of the immortal Lee. It was neat that in his remains were laid to rest in the presence of his comrades, for had he been consulted, what other request would have been more natural to him? To be buried by those who shared with him the miseries of those troublous times is perhaps the dearest privilege of the Confederate soldier.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Mr. Wier was born sixty-five years ago in Green County, Alabama. But shortly after the Civil War he moved to Avoyelles parish, this State, where he engaged in the cultivation of cotton. About five years ago he settled in Lafayette parish, purchasing a plantation a few miles from this town. A short residence in our midst was sufficient to bring the splendid qualities possessed by the deceased to the notice of those who appreciate rectitude and honor.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The innate modesty of the old Southerner was so pronounced in him, his demeanor so unassuming, and his simplicity so unaffected, that to know his full worth one had to know him well. He loved to tell of his reminisces of the war and though he clung with religious fervor to the memories of that crucial period, he was as loyal to the Stars and Stripes as he was to the Stars and Bars when it fluttered in the glorious days of the Confederacy.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Going to the front with Company B, Fourth Mississippi Regiment, he served with conspicuous gallantry in some of the hard-fought battles of that hard-fought war. Though wounded at Atlanta he survived and when Lee laid down his sword at Appomattox Court-house he, with the other sturdy men who had enlisted at the outbreak of the war, returned to the devastated fields of the South and started on that magnificent struggle against adversity, the like of which has never been known in the history of a conquered people. These men, who had won imperishable fame on the "tented field," went to work to rebuild the fortunes of the South, and how well they succeeded there is ample evidence in the prosperous condition of the country to-day. When one of those patriots passes away let there be mourning throughout the land, and let every true Southerner shed upon his bier tears of regret and place upon his coffin the sweetest of flowers, for his deeds of valor and patriotism will be immortalized in song and poetry so long as man loves what is good and true.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The following pretty tribute was paid to the deceased by his comrades of Camp Gardner of United Confederate Veterans:</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> <i>A. J. Moss, Commander Camp Gen. Frank Gardner, U. C. V., No. 580:</i></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Your committee, appointed to express the sentiments of the Camp on the death of Comrade T. Wier, submit as follows:</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Camp General Frank Gardner mourns the loss of another of its members. It has pleased the Great Commander to order from our midst to answer the last roll call, Comrade T. D. Wier. He has "crossed over the river." With reverence we bow, and with sorrow close up ranks and await the next call. The Camp loses in Comrade Weir an earnest member, a once devoted follower of the "Lost Cause" and an old soldier without fear and without reproach - always doing his duty - the community a worthy citizen, a blameless, upright man. The Camp begs to extend to the family its heartfelt sympathy in their great affliction and irreparable loss.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> We recommend this be recorded and a copy sent to the family, and the usual badge of mourning worn by the Camp for thirty days.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> (Signed) W. B. TORIAN, JNO. C. BUCHANAN, WM. CLEGG, Committee.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The Council has purchased a new 100-horsepower boiler from Gustav Maas for $1,400. The boiler is to be ready for use within 30 days from Dec. 19.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Lieut. Jas. A. Moss lectured last night to the New Orleans Press Club.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> A. T. Renfroe, traveling agent of the Wrought Iron Range Co., is in Lafayette selling the "Home Comfort" stoves.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Editor Van der Cruyssen spent the week in New Orleans.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Something should be done by the authorities to rid this community of the army of tramps who are making this town their headquarters.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The Gazette acknowledges receipt of a handsome Christmas card from the Mount Carmel Convent of Rayne, La.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The new bank building near the court-house is one of the neatest in State.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Arthur Billeaud, Adam Bourgeois and Eraste Patin, while working on the church building at Scott, fell from a scaffold fifteen feet high and sustained light injuries.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> From the Lafayette <i>Advertiser</i> of December 24th, 1870:</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Members present: J. J. Caffery, President, R. C. Landry; All the others absent.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> There being no quorum, the meeting was adjourned to next Saturday the 17th inst.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Members present: J. J. Caffery, President, and Messrs. M. G. Broussard, Landry and Hebert.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The Committee appointed to make an estimate on the probable expenses of the parish for the next year, made the following report, which was received and adopted, to-wit:</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Resolved, That R. C. Landry be authorized to change the public road to New Iberia on the Simon tract, to correspond with the change lately make on A. N. Guidry's land, so that the line of the road will be continued; provided, the proprietor of the land Northward does not object and provided further, that the parish shall be at no expense for the same.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "palatino";"><strong>CHEAP FOR CASH.</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "palatino";"><strong> THE undersigned has just received and now offers for sale at greatly reduced prices, a large and complete assortment of Fire Crackers, Fireworks, and Christmas Toys and Presents for the Old and young Folks, - together with a full assortment of Drugs and Medicines, Patent Medicines, Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Brushes, Stationary, Fancy Soap and Toilet Articles, School Books, Song Books, Novels, Etc.<br />
Call and look at the stock before going elsewhere.</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "palatino";"><strong><span style="font-family: "arial black" , "avant garde";">SANTA CLAUS </span>Has on exhibition a lovely line of ....Hand-cars and Toys <em>TO PLEASE... </em>Little Girls and Boys.ATYANDLE'S.Lafayette Advertiser 12/6/1905.</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "palatino";"><strong>For the HOLIDAYS,We have just received for the Holidays 50 cases of Murry Hill Whiskey and a splendid assortment of Liquors; such as, Parfait amour, Creme de Vanille, Creme de Noyaux, Creme de Rose, Pousse Cafe Frappe. Also California Wines, Haut Sauterne, St. Julien, Pontecane, Medoc at moderate prices. All orders delivered at domicile,Pellerin Bros.Lafayette Advertiser 12/7/1901.<em><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "palatino";"><strong><em>SANTA CLAUS SAYS....</em><br />
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Let the Children and their Papas and Mamas call on me and look over all the pretty things I have brought for them. TOYS, VASES, WAGONS, DOLLS, HARDWARE, GUNS and thousands of all sorts of nice things." Lafayette Advertiser 12/8/1900.</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "palatino";"><strong>CHRISTMAS PRESENTS!!!And a large stock of novelties for the <em>HOLIDAY TRADE</em>Glasses Fitted, All Repair Work Guaranteed.H. K. RUGER,<br />
Watchmaker, Jeweler and Optician. Lafayette Advertiser 12/9/1903.</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "palatino";"><strong>DON'T YOU HEAR DEM BELLS!<br />
Christmas Bells!<br />
ST. NICK Surprised At our Nerve in Buying and Our Prices in Selling. GOOD TIMES because of the GOOD THINGS you can buy WITH LITTLE MONEY.<br />
C. K. Darling.Lafayette Advertiser 12/12/1896.</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "palatino";"><strong>TOYS!<em>In Abundance,</em>All the latest Novelties.<br />
FANCY CROCKERY, DOLLS, GLASSWARE, PICTURE FRAMES, WALL POCKETS, SHELVES, etc.</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "palatino";"><strong> Being always on the alert, we have secured a BIG BARGAIN; The balance of a Jobbers Sock of Ladies Capes, 116 of them. LATEST STYLES, FINE QUALITY.</strong></span><strong style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">PRICES REDUCED one third 75 CTS., to $6.50.</strong><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "palatino";"><strong> Just received a <em>Large </em>Assortment of WHITE GRANITE CROCKERY, best quality,</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "palatino";"><strong> Remember our Standard Patterns<br />
Are the most popular price of Magazine reduced to 85 cts. per year.<em>COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF GROCERIES.</em>Mouton & Salles.Lafayette Advertiser 12/12/1896.</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "palatino";"><strong>FOR CHRISTMAS!!AUSTRIAN, BAVARIAN, JAPANESE, FRENCH HAVILAND, MORIAGE, GERMAN and AMERICAN<br />
CHINA. <em>Cut Glass and Bohemian Glassware</em>...AT...TANNER'S</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "palatino";"><strong>Lafayette Advertiser 12/13/1905.<br /> </strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "palatino";"><strong>Christmas is Coming<br />
and LEVY BROS is the place to find suitable presents for young and old.<br />
A full variety of dress goods, an immense stock of clothing, an elegant line of shoes and hundreds of novelties.<br />
Full value for your money.Lafayette Advertiser 12/13/1902.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "palatino";"><strong>When Kris Kringle Holds The Reins... </strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "palatino";"><strong><em>you may rest assured the vehicle is right as a trivet.</em> When he's the buyer the is brought right here <em>"Safe Sound Reliable"</em> is writ all over every carriage, run-about, BUGGY and SURREY that leaves our establishment. Give Santa Claus free rein.<br />
W. V. Nicholson's.Lafayette Advertiser 12/13/1902.</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "palatino";"><strong><em>just what you want</em></strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "palatino";"><strong>FOR CHRISTMAS,</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "palatino";"><strong>For the little folks, Dolls ranging from 5 cents up to $5.00, Toys of all descriptions and prices are right. Call and look at our stock before you buy.Shoes, Shoes, Shoes,Don't forget we carry the two leading brands of shoes, for young and old every pair guaranteed.<br />
Yours to serve,<br />
C. E. TAYLOR & Co.Lafayette Advertiser 12/14/1904.</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "palatino";"><strong>Santa Claus never fails to look over Moss & Company's stock of Christmas Goods because he knows that he will always fond something to help fill his list of wants for the little tots. We have a new and up-to-date selection of CHRISTMAS PRESENTS For Young and Old Folks.<br />
Truly,MOSS AND COMPANY. </strong></span><br />
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And out of this gladness springs the beautiful custom of remembering friends and loved ones with tokens of esteem and love, knitting closer the bonds of affection, which have sweetened each others lives through the passing year, and binding them stronger and firmer that whether the coming year may be weal or woe, the chain of friendship or love may hold taut and bring comfort and joy.<br />
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Christmas what a world of pleasure has the Christmas time brought to each of us! How we longed for its coming when children! What joys have been ours from infancy in this happy time! And as the years have unrolled for us, what keen enjoyment have we derived from this pause in the rushing events of time. Once again the happy Christmas time is with us, and although some of us may have journeyed far on the road of life; yet in our hearts let there be the beautiful bloom of gladness and the flower of love, reaching out and scattering things about us, kindliness, love and sweet charity, carrying with us a Merry Christmas indeed.</span></b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> It occasionally happens that in reading through a paper, one will items of special and personal interest, and frequently such items are found in the advertising columns. This week we present to our readers a special holiday number, and a special feature of this edition is the advertising columns, which contain most excellent and profitable reading matter. Our readers are specially advised to read them over carefully. The progressive merchants of Lafayette have something to say to the readers of The Advertiser, which is to their mutual advantage, and if any of our readers neglect to see what these merchants have to say, it will be a decided loss to them. Business men who advertise are wideawake and want your trade, and you will find that they are always on the alert to offer you the best they have in the latest and most desirable articles in their several lines. You will find too, that in the matter of prices, they give you the lowest that can be reasonably given together with the most courteous treatment, which in itself is always appreciated by a customer. Again permit us to advise you to read carefully the advertising columns as we are sure you will obtain pleasure and profit from so doing. Lafayette Advertiser 12/23/1903.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> The Street Fair closed Sunday night and now Lafayette has again settled down to ordinary business after a week's enjoyment and bustle. The Fair kept things lively, something doing all the time, and excitement seemed to permeate the air. In the morning it was talk about the excellent and entertaining exhibitions given by those splendid entertainers, the United States Carnival Co., and in the evening it was the balloon ascension and the high dive which absorbed attention. For the night, a visit to the Fair and a round of the attractions. It is difficult to say which pleased most. Lovers of curiosities found Cleo, the wonderful little horse, only 28 inches high, a marvel, other grazed in rapt astonishment upon the moving pictures in the electric show, as the fascinating wonders of the Fairy's Realm unrolled before their eyes, or stood in trembling suspense listening to the decree of Fate as disclosed by the gypsies. Across the grounds the perilous feats of the Whirling Wheelers claimed its crowds, who saw with bated breath their giddy ride up the side of a huge basket shaped affair. The House Upside Down gave a startling sensation, and the Old Plantation has its share of attention. The Hindoo Mystery is still a mystery, but those who gazed upon it are still trying to solve it, and altogether the Street Fair has given plenty of entertainment, and furnished a topic for conversation for some time to come.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span>Pierce and Jefferson Streets Ordered Widened at the Instance of the Property Owners.</b></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><i>Pierce and Jefferson streets commonly called Lincoln avenue</i>, are to be widened ten feet on the west side, the work to <i>begin at once.</i></b><i> </i> </span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> It was so ordered at an enthusiastic meeting of the City Council called Thursday night to consider the petition of a of a number of the property owners that the street be widened, and offering to donate the ten feet. A few, who refused to donate, have agreed to sell at a reasonable figure, and in order to assist the Council property owners on the east side have contributed various sums. A reference to the proceedings published in another part of this paper will give the names of those donating and of those contributing with the amounts contributed.</span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> This is a splendid move on the part of the property owners and the Council. </span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> <b>The street is entirely too narrow for a business street as it stands; but with the extra ten feet, it will make Pierce and Jefferson streets the proper location for the business center, and <i>here will be the heart of town.</i></b> </span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> The move is a public spirited one, and will be received with appreciation by all who feel an interest in the welfare of Lafayette.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> Those who so generously gave land and money for this purpose will lose nothing; for it can but redound to their advantage in increased valuation of their property; and they will also receive something even more valuable, and that is the high esteem of their fellow citizens.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> Every person who contributed or donated deserves the highest praise, for it is such acts of good citizenship that makes a town alive and prosperous; but we think one firm merits even more praise than the others, and that the others, and that is the progressive firm Pellerin & Declouet. We make special mention of these gentlemen, because they have just recently built a large three story store, and notwithstanding the difficulty in moving or cutting off the building, they were among the very first to offer to give the ten feet, and they further lent their assistance in carrying the matter through.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> The widening of this street is only another instance of the progressive kind of people in Lafayette. Anything for the good of the town always get their support, and having such people Lafayette has a bright future ahead. </span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">A Thoroughly Equipped Sanitarium.</span></b></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b> Among the institutions which every town should possess, none is more beautiful or calculated to be of more than a good sanitarium. </b></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b> </b>Dr. Felix Girard, one of Lafayette's progressive citizens, recognizing the need of one here as lately opened thoroughly equipped sanitarium, in which patients may receive the best of medical attention and best scientific treatment. Dr. Girard is a specialist in the treatment of eye, ear, nose and throat affections, which adds greatly to the potentiality of the sanitarium for benefit to this entire section.</span><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Lafayette Advertiser 12/23/1903.</span></b></span><b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b> </b><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>One of the most promising industries of Lafayette is the Syrup Factory established by Mr. Alex Mouton last fall.</b> </span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> The factory has just closed a very successful season, and the product is a high grade of pure cane syrup which has received the endorsement of Dr. Stubbs. A letter of inquiry from New York received by Mr. Mouton states that Dr. Stubbs had highly recommended the syrup to the writer, who was in search of a fine article of syrup. </span><span style="font-size: medium;">There is strong demand for pure syrup and the Lafayette Syrup Factory is preparing an article which exactly meets this demand, and for that reason it is sure to grow and expand rapidly and become one of the leading industries of the town. </span><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Lafayette Advertiser 12/23/1903. </span></b></span><b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> <span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Franklin, La., Dec. 16. -</b>There was much surprise here yesterday at the announcement that Louis Malagary, one of the most popular railroad agents and operators on the Morgan Road, had been shot at Boeuf Station, at which place he was agent. At first the current report was that he had been killed by hoboes, but all latter reports were to the effect that he had shot himself, either accidentally or with suicidal intent. Mr. Malagary was well known here and at Baldwin, where he worked a long time, and no possible reason was thought to exist for any rash acts on his part. His home was at Broussardville and his parents are well-to-do. <span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Lafayette Advertiser 12/23/1903.</b></span></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br />
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The oyster industry, an important thing in Louisiana, will be thoroughly represented in an interesting display at the World's Fair.<br />
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The importance of Louisiana's lignite deposits in the Dolette Hills will be shown at the World's Fair by blocks of the dimensions of 8x2x2 feet.<br />
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In a prominent position in Louisiana's cotton exhibit at the World's Fair will be a life-size statue of a negro and King Cotton on a throne made of cotton.<br />
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Louisiana has already raised a fund of $130,000 for her participation in the World's Fair. At the Columbian Exposition at Chicago the sum of $40,000 was expended.<br />
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A striking feature of Louisiana's sugar exhibit in the Palace of Agriculture at the World's Fair will be a life-sized statue of Miss Louisiana, chiseled from pure white sugar.<br />
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A relief map of the City of New Orleans will be exhibited at the World's Fair. The map is 12 by 15 feet, and shows the wharves facilities for shipping, railroad approaches, elevators, prominent buildings, streets, basins and other features. <b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Lafayette Advertiser 12/23/1903.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Saturday the Woman's Literary Club met at the home of Mrs. G. C. Comstock. The meeting was unusually pleasant, all seeming to be infected with the good cheer of the approaching holidays. The program was short but greatly enjoyed, both papers and music being excellent. The subject at this meeting in the series of American Authors, which the Club has assigned for consideration this year, was Hawthorne. Miss (unreadable name) prepared a paper on Hawthorne and Mrs. T. B. Hopkins Jr., on the Great Stone Face. Miss Horn rendered several beautiful piano selections. At the close of the program the members were invited into the dining room, which was artistically decorated in the club colors, white and purple, where <i>dainty refreshments were served</i>. The next meeting of the club will be with Mrs. F. E. Davis on Jan. 2. </span></span></b></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The Advertiser acknowledges receipt of a dainty little bell shaped invitation from the little folks at the Masonic Hall school to be present at their exercises Dec. 22 at 1 p. m. The invitations reads as follows:</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> It was a free show, didn't cost a cent, and yet it seemed to be highly interesting to the small crowd who stopped to watch the performance, which was taking place on the street. The central performer was a horse and the rest of the show was trying to persuade the horse that the right and proper thing for him to do, was to stand still and let them hitch him up to a convenient buggy. The horse appeared to be two or three minds about it. He would stand still until the buggy was almost drawn upon him, then, as if reconsidering the matter, would gracefully step aside and shake his head with an emphatic dissent. Some more encouragement and he would take position, only to discover at the last minute that he didn't care to do any time up act just then, followed promptly by a cake-step waltz from under the threatening shafts. A gentle persistent influence was brought to bear upon the vacillating mind of his horseship, and time and time again he stood under and pranced away, until at last, rather than be disagreeable in good company, he yielded to the inevitable, and went off like a well-behaved horse should. The audience, drawing a relieved sigh then dispersed and took up the affairs of the day. Lafayette Advertiser 12/23/1903.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Show window dressing is an art that few possess. It does not only require taste, but originality, and he who has both of these is sure to make a success in this line, which is now considered one of the necessary modes of advertising. Considerable attention is now being paid to show window advertising in Lafayette and many of the merchants have both beautiful and original displays. Among a number of fine displays Pellerin & DeClouet's windows showing dining room and bedroom artistically furnished, is one of the best; also the displays of T. M. Biossat's jewelry establishment, Lafayette Drug Co. and P. Krauss. But the most novel and attractive window of all is that of Levy Bros., designed and dressed by Paul Cousson, an employe of the store. It represents a house with gables, doors, windows and chimney, and is made of handkerchiefs, the trimmings being artistically brought out by colored silk handkerchiefs. Above and all around the house handkerchiefs are disposed in handsome designs, making the whole harmonious and tasteful. Lafayette Advertiser 12/23/1903.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> The Masonic Lodge at its meeting on Dec. 18 elected the following officers to serve for the ensuing year: C. D. Caffery, W. M.; M. Rosenfield, S. W.; V. L. Roy, J. W.; J. W. Chambers, Treasurer; L. O. Emes, Secretary; F. E. Girard, S. D.; C. H. Melchert, J. D.; S. Mayor, Tyler.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> The Industrial Institute has been having a series of interesting exercises just before closing for the holidays. Last Friday night was held the annual joint opening meeting of the two literary societies. The program proved most entertaining and indicated a high order of ability among the students. The most attractive features were the chorus songs by the girls, and by some of the boys, and the mimic representation of various incidents in their school life. The president of the Avatar society, Miss Eleanor Compton, presided over the joint meeting with excellent ability and presence.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> On the following afternoon, Saturday, the annual winter exhibition and sale of products took place. This also proved a pronounced success. There were on exhibit a great many useful, attractive and well-made articles from nearly all departments of the school. The sewing school presented all manner of handsome articles of dress, dainty lacy things made by hand, finished dresses, hand made baskets, and other useful and beautiful things. The cooking school girls had jams, jellies, candy made and put up in boxes, preserves, and then served cake and chocolate, all of which were pronounced to be excellent by the many visitors who examined and inspected the exhibit. The workshop exhibited a great quantity of useful and well made furniture and other substantial articles made of wood and iron. And the art department presented a very handsomely decorated art room, exhibiting most attractive drawings and water colors made by the students and many of the plaster casts and models used in that department. There were, besides, a number of attractive photographs made in the Institute dark room; among them a large 17x26 print of main building, framed and placed conspicuously in the hall. Through all these rooms a stream of visitors passed during the entire two hours of the exhibit, and many of the articles in each department were purchased by them at a fair price above the cost of material. The profits made on the sale of all the articles were shared evenly between the students who did the work and the department where the work was done. The department's share is to be used in the purchase of more and better materials.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> The third event of general interest was the benefit concert to Mr. William Hayden, the young blind Louisiana musician, who has made such wonderful progress in his study of the pipe organ in New York during the past five years. Mr. Hayden was assisted on the program by Miss Lucille Revillon, Mrs. Vavasseur Mouton, Prof. Sontag and students of the Institute. He played with remarkable skill and appreciation of his music, and gave the greatest pleasure to all his hearers, who entertain for him the highest regard and good wishes for continued success.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> The Institute closed for the holidays yesterday afternoon and will resume work on Monday morning, Jan. 4. Several of the faculty will attend the Teacher's Convention in Ruston, where Dr. Stephens is booked for an address on School Buildings. Lafayette Advertiser 12/23/1903.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> On roll call by the secretary the following members answered to their names to-wit: Jean Begnaud, Elias Spell, John Hahn, P. L. DeClouet, Albert Guidry, Moise Brasseaux, R. H. Broussard, Jos. O. Girouard by proxy to R. U. Bernard, absent R. O. Young, John Whittington.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> P. L. DeClouet then presented the following resolutions which after reading and on motion duly seconded were unanimously adopted:</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Resolved, That a white Democratic Primary election be, and is hereby called for the nomination of candidates for Parish and Ward Officers, and for the nomination of ten members of the Parish Democratic Executive Committee, as follows:</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> 1st ward, one member; 2nd ward, one member; 3rd ward, two members; 4th ward, one member; 5th ward, one member; 8th ward, one member.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Said election to be held on the 19th. day of January 1904.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> The polls shall be opened at 7 o'clock p. m., at the polling places throughout the parish, as established by the Police Jury as follows: 1st ward, J. B. Perez; 2nd ward, at Burton Smith; 3rd ward, Court House; 3rd ward, Mouton Switch; 4th ward, Harrison Theall; 5th ward, Broussardville School house; 6th ward, H. Simoneaux, A. C. Guilbeau Hall; 7th ward, Pilette hall; 8th ward, Cyprien Montet.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> There shall be three commissioners and one clerk at each polling booth. These commissioners shall preside over and conduct the election in their respective polling places, and they shall have the same qualifications as are required of the voters at the precincts over which they preside.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> These commissioners and clerks shall be appointed by the chairman of the Parish Executive Committee, on the recommendations of the opposing factions. These recommendations must be in writing and must be handed to the chairman at least ten days before the election. The Lacoste-Voorhies faction shall be entitled to two commissioners at each polling booth, and the Broussard-Scranton faction to one commissioner and a clerk at each polling booth.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> The chairman shall without delay, make the appointment and publish the names, together with the precinct and polling booth at which they are to serve</b></span><b style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; font-size: xx-large;">.</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; font-size: xx-large;"> The publication must be at least seven days before the day of election.</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; font-size: xx-large;"> The qualification of voters at said primary election shall be that they are white Democrats and have paid (when required by law so to do so) their poll taxes for the years 1902 and 1903 in the years in which the same became due.</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; font-size: xx-large;"> The Sheriff of the parish of Lafayette is requested to furnish, to the commissioners at each polling booths, voting lists alphabetically arranged, and in the event said lists are not furnished as requested, the commissioners of election are required and instructed to use duly certified copies of the official lists of record in the office of the Clerk of Court, alphabetically arranged for the purposes of the election.</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; font-size: xx-large;"> If any one offering to vote shall be challenged, he shall not be permitted to vote, unless being sworn by one of the commissioners, he shall make and subscribe to the following oath:</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; font-size: xx-large;"> I, ____________________, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I am a white democrat, that at the last congressional election, in which I participated, I voted for the Democratic candidates; and at the next regular election to be held, according to law, I will vote for the Democratic candidates who may be selected at this Primary election or at a subsequent one, should such become necessary by failure to nominate at this primary election. So help me God."</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; font-size: xx-large;"> This affidavit shall be attached to his ballot, which shall be deposited in the ballot box.</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; font-size: xx-large;"> The Chairman shall make up a budget of probable election expense in detail and publish same at least three weeks before the election. Each faction shall, at least two weeks before the day of the election, deposit with the Chairman its proportion of these expenses.</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; font-size: xx-large;"> Each faction shall provide their own tickets.</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; font-size: xx-large;"> Should any faction refuse to pay its proportionate share of such expenses, no ballot cast for the candidates of such faction shall be counted.</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; font-size: xx-large;"> There shall be two tally sheets kept by the commissioners in each polling precinct, also duplicate lists of voters numbered consescutively. Immediately after the closing of the polls, the commissioners shall proceed to publicly canvass the votes and make proclamation of the result; said tally sheets and lists of voters shall be duly signed and sworn to by the commissioners. One of said tally sheets and one list of voters shall be delivered by at least two commissioners to the Chairman of the Democratic Executive Committee without unnecessary delay, one tally sheet and one list of voters together with the ballot box shall be delivered to the Clerk of Court.</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; font-size: xx-large;"> The Democratic Executive Committee shall meet in the town of Lafayette on the 22nd day of January 1904, or as soon hereafter as practicable, to compile the returns and proclaim the result of the election.</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; font-size: xx-large;"> The candidates receiving the majority of the total votes cast shall be declared the nominees of the Democratic Party. In the event of no one receiving a majority of the votes cast for the office for which he runs, then two candidates receiving the highest vote for such office shall run in a primary, which shall be held on a date to be fixed by this Committee at its meeting Jan. 22nd 1904.</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; font-size: xx-large;"> Notice of the calling of this election shall contain a copy of these resolutions and be signed by the Secretary of this committee and shall be published in a newspaper of the parish of Lafayette at least two weeks prior to the time fixed herein for the primary. The following report is hereby made by the committee appointed by the Chairman of the Parish Democratic Executive Committee to establish the budget of necessary expenses for the primary election for parish officers to be held on the 19th of January 1904, to-wit:</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; font-size: xx-large;"> In case the above amount be not sufficient each candidate shall contribute his proportionate share of the additional amount required. If the above amount is more than sufficient the remainder shall be proportionately distributed among the candidates.</b><br />
<b style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; font-size: xx-large;"> Respectfully submitted,</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; font-size: xx-large;"> Chairman Democratic Executive Committee: ALBERT GUIDRY, ELIAS SPELL, R. H. BROUSSARD. </b><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; font-size: xx-large;"> The following was then presented by Mr. Crow Girard, representing the Lacoste-Voorhies faction:</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; font-size: xx-large;"> To the Hon. John Hahn, chairman of the Parish Democratic Executive Committee: - You are hereby requested to make appointment of commissioners for the Lacoste-Voorhies faction for the primary election to be held on the 19th day of January, 1904, as follows:</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; font-size: xx-large;"> 1st ward, Felix Bernard, Jos. B. Dugas; 2d ward, Clarence Avant, Verance Spell; 3d ward, Court House, R. H. Broussard, P. B. Torian; 3d ward, Mouton Switch, J. Horace Mouton, Edmond Martin; 4th wd, Lucien S. Broussard, Alcin T. Comeau; 5th ward, J. G. St. Julien, Sr., R. U. Bernard; 6th ward, Carencro, G. H. Guilbeau, Odon Guidry; 6th ward, at Simoneaux, H. E. Toll, Alexandre Brasseaux; 7th ward, Aymar Comeau, O. F. Comeau; 8th ward, Edward E. Mouton, Leo Judice.</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; font-size: xx-large;"> The foregoing commissioners of election Jan 19, 1904, for Lacoste-Voorhies faction are hereby appointed to serve as appointed.</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; font-size: xx-large;"> There being no further business on motion the committee then adjourned.</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; font-size: xx-large;">Lafayette Advertiser 12/23/1903.</b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Lafayette, La. Dec. 17, 1903.</span></b> </span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> City Council met this day in special session with the following members present: C. D. Caffery, mayor, A. E. Mouton, Felix Demanade, G. A. DeBlanc, D. V. Gardebled, M. Rosenfield. Absent, H. L. Fontenot, J. O. Mouton.<br /><br /> The following petitions were submitted:<br />Lafayette, La., Dec. 16, 1903.</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b> </b></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b> To the City Council of the town of Lafayette, La.:<br /><br /> Gentlemen -</b>We, the undersigned owners of property fronting on the west side of Jefferson and Pierce streets, hereby petition your honorable body to widen the said street between Vermilion street and Lincoln avenue ten feet, and, for that purpose, we donate and dedicate to the public use the necessary width of ground for that purpose, provided said street is widened ten feet by the City Council between points named on a straight line and uniform width on said west line, provided the city council will establish a sidewalk at least six feet wide, to be taken from the width of the street. Provided, also, that costs of removal of the buildings and fences, made necessary by this change, shall be borne or paid by the city council, and delivered to us in their condition at this time.<br /><b></b></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b> ED. G. VOORHIES, MRS. B. FALK, I. B. Bendel, </b></span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>JULES J. MOUTON, </b></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>THE CENTURY CLUB, </b></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>(By Chas. D. Caffery, Pres.) </b></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>JEROME MOUTON, </b></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>PELLERIN & DECLOUET.</b></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Lafayette, La., Dec. 16, 1903.</b></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span></b></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b> Having considered the foregoing petitions, the following was adopted:</b></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b> </b>Be it ordained by the City Council of Lafayette, La., that this Council (unreadable words) it to be a matter of public importance and utility that Jefferson and Pierce streets be widened in manner proposed in said petitions (unreadable word) for that purpose be and the same is hereby accepted, and, Be it further ordained, that in order to effect the widening of said streets that this Council will expropriate thereon portions of lots of other abutting corners as may be necessary for that purpose; and moreover will meet such additional and reasonable expense necessary in the premises not covered by the above donations. </span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Adopted unanimously.</span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Lafayette Advertiser 12/23/1903.</b></span></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></span></b></span></span></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The frame building on the lot purchase by S. Kahn was bought by J. A. Delhomme who began moving it Friday over to his lot.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Christmas turkeys, fat and fine at Broussard Bros.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Mr. and Mrs. Louallier, who have been living in Houston, have returned to Lafayette.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Merry Christmas and all the good things and happiness a Christmas should bring, is the wish of The Gazette to all of its readers. And may Santa Clause fill the stockings of its little readers with all those delightful things they have been wishing for so long.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">"MY DEAR CAPTAIN: -- The approach of Christmas Festivities seems a time when it is natural to think of absent friends.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> To you and I, and all of "the 26th" it is not only a religious and social, but patriotic event. We celebrate it in memory of the Christmas week we passed at Chickasaw Bayou. We now approach the 37th anniversary of the time we crossed swords there with our Great Enemy. It seems far enough away to think over it, divested of any feeling of the time. Looking at it now, soberly, I consider it a point of disparity of numbers one of the most remarkable battles of the war; although it is not what is termed a decisive battle; still it drove the enemy off the land, to their security on the water, and ended ingloriously to them a deliberately planned campaign, with Grant and Sherman, their greatest Generals to map it out; and to execute it.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Think of our thin line of scant 3,000 opposed to over 30,000 requiring 76 transports to move. Remember these are <i>official </i>figures. Our position, naturally, was not strong. It afforded us no advantage whatever. Artificially, our rifle pits were our sole reliance, and was a labor of two hours' time. The pits held by the 26th on Sunday were a <i>trap</i> -- although the necessity of the situation compelled Gen. Lee to hold them as long as they could be held. With the indomitable pluck that permeated every soul of his command, we must remember too, that General never made a false move on that chess-board. Put all these facts together -- was not the battle as wonderful as it was glorious and triumphant?</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> I passed my 80th birthday on the 12th of November, and the 50th anniversary of my marriage on August 15th last !</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> For Governor, W. W. HEARD, of Union.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> For Lieut-Governor, ALBERT ESTOPINAL, of St. Bernard.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> For Attorney General, WALTER GUION, of Assumption.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> For State Treasurer, LEDOUX SMITH, of Rapides.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> For Auditor, W. S. FRAZER, of St. Landry.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> On last Sunday, Dec. 17, Mr. C. Auguste Mouton, aged 58 years, departed this life at his home a few miles from Lafayette. Deceased was a brother of the late Major J. S. Mouton, and General Alfred Mouton, serving with the latter in the operations of the Confederate army in North Louisiana. On the death of Gen. Mouton at the battle of Mansfield he subject of this sketch returned to private life and cared for Widow Alfred Mouton during the remainder of her life. He had no family and has lived a quiet and unobtrusive life, content to remain in the seclusion of a quiet home life, rather than to enter the restless and turbulent contest incident to public career. Mr. Mouton was a man of blameless character and held the esteem and respect of all who know him. Lafayette Gazette 12/23/1899.</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;">THE CONVENTION. - </span></b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">The Democratic State Convention met last Wednesday in Baton Rouge and nominated the ticket which appears in another column. The nomination of Auditor W. W. Heard for governor deserves the highest commendation and will secure for the ticket the support of the united Democracy of the State. Mr. Heard's unimpeachable character and sterling worth eminently fit him for the high position with which he has been honored, and the State Democracy may well feel proud of the selection made. </span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Rev. C. C. Wier, who has been appointed pastor in charge of the Methodist church at this place, arrived last Wednesday and assumed his official functions. Rev. Wier, while young in the ministry, is well and favorably known in this community, and has already won the respect and esteem of the Methodist clergy and layman, by the assiduous and intelligent discharge of duty, and the sincerity and uprightedness of character. The Gazette bespeaks for Rev. Wier and his congregation a year of pleasant and aggressive co-operation in Christian endeavor. The new minister will preach to-morrow at 11 a. m., and all are invited to attend. Let the pastor receive the loyal support of every Christian in the performance of his responsible duties, and great blessings to all will surely result.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Rev. I. T. Reams.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> As has already been announced in these columns Rev. Reams, who has served as pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church of Lafayette for the past four years has according to the regulations governing the itinerary of the Methodist ministry, been transferred to White Castle some twenty-miles below Baton Rouge on the Mississippi river. In obedience to the decision of the conference Rev. Reams and family left last Monday for his new field of Labor. A number of friends accompanied their beloved pastor to the train and with sad hearts bid him farewell and Godspeed. Rev. Reams and family have endeared themselves to the people of the entire community irrespective of creed commanding the respect and admiration of all for the un-ostentatious purity and simplicity of their Christian characters. With ever a kind word for the sad and afflicted, a helping for the needy and hearts overflowing with kindness for all God's creatures and especially for poor erring humanity, Rev. Reams and family have set an example of practical Christianity worthy of all imitation.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> While his private life has exhibited so many traits of true manhood and noble generosity, Rev. Ream's official administration of his ministerial functions has been no less commendable and deserves most favorable mention. The church membership under his efficient pastorate has largely increased and the institution may now be considered upon the most substantial basis, since its organization, numerically and financially; and under his wise energetic management the congregation now worship in a beautiful and commodious edifice, an ornament to the city and a source of pardonable pride to the membership. The structure must ever stand as a monument to the indefatigable zeal and perseverance of this devoted and self-sacrificing pastor. In addition to the church Rev. Reams, secured the donation of a fine lot from Mrs. M. E. Girard, a devout member of his congregation, and erected thereon mainly through his own workmanship, a roomy and extremely comfortable parsonage, fitted and furnished in artistic style. The actual value of the improvements mentioned may not be less than $5,000, but dollars and cents can never measure the good accomplished by this unassuming Christian man.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The impetus imparted to Christian work along various lines, spiritual and temporal, will not doubt redound in the future to far greater results than may at present be indicated. The Gazette would heartily join in bidding to Rev. Reams and family and wish them abundant success in their new field of labor. Lafayette Gazette 12/23/1899. </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The following officers were elected last Thursday evening for the ensuing year: C. D. Caffery, Worshipful Master; Jack Nickerson, Senior Warden; F. E. Girard, Junior Warden; Leo Judice, Secretary; M. Rosenfield, Treasurer; John Brun, Tyler. The installation will take place Jan. 27, 1899. Lafayette Gazette 12/23/1899.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> It is seldom that our theatre-goers have an opportunity of witnessing a production of a farce comedy that contains as many pleasing and novel features as those promised by the management of "Two Merry Tramps" which will be produced here on Sunday, December 24.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> While the play is a broad-gauge farce written for laughing purposes only, it is a clean, wholesome satire on the social conditions of the present day, and while the fun is fast and furious it is never offensive. During each act many novel and pleasing musical numbers are introduced by the big company - a special feature being the musical portion of the program, every member of the organization being a skilled vocalist. Expert dancers also contributes to the general amusement. A fine brand and orchestra accompany this play and some new and novel instrumental selections will be rendered. Lafayette Gazette 12/23/1899.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;">Deb's Lecture.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Mr. Eugene V. Debs, the great labor agitator and lecturer, will deliver a lecture in Lafayette, Jan. 26, on the subject: "Liberty and Labor." Mr. F. C. Triay has just received a letter from L. W. Rogers, manager of Debs' lecturing tour, giving assurance that Mr. Debs will certainly be here on the date indicated. Further notice on the subject will be given next week. Lafayette Gazette 12/23/1899.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> The people of the town and parish are today confronted with a situation concerning public health, of a very grave if not serious character. For some time there has existed in this and neighboring parishes a contagious disease resembling small-pox and so pronounced by some physicians while other declare it to be nothing more than chicken-pox. So mild has been the type that up to this date no deaths have been reported, many of the afflicted recovering without confinement or even medical attention. Nevertheless it cannot be denied that the disease whatever its real character is very contagious and although confined almost exclusively to the negro race it behooves the health authorities to take some precautionary measures to protect the mass of the people. This is rendered all the more imperative when it is considered that small-pox is a winter disease and though now in attenuated form may at any time develop into a malignant type.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> While The Gazette does not wish to be unduly harsh in criticism, it does seem that the health authorities both municipal and parochial have totally failed to cope with the situation through mere lack of a little judgment and power to effectively grasp the conditions which presented. Had the few cases first appearing been promptly isolated and all precautions taken to destroy the clothing, bedding, etc., of the patients no epidemic would have threatened and much loss and inconvenience would have been avoided. As it is today the people of the town and parish are menaced with a disagreeable if not dangerous epidemic because the authorities did not or could not cope with the very simple matter of prompt and effective isolation of a few cases at the beginning.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> The parish is fully able to bear the expense incident to an effective restriction of the disease and it is understood that the Board has been authorized by the Jury to carry out any policy deemed best to protect the people. The city should be as well able to disburse a few dollars in this cause inasmuch as the property tax-payers have for several years been saddled with a special tax of 2 1/2 mills for quarantine purposes. A few hundred dollars or a thousand even, disbursed in an effort to stamp out the disease would prove highly satisfactory to the average citizen. No vacillating or impotent policy however should be pursued. Let there be a thorough comprehension of the situation and then strong and vigorous measures inaugurated to eradicate the pest from the community. The cost must not enter into the solution of a problem which so vitally concerns the lives and well being of every man, woman and child in the corporation.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Lafayette, La., Dec. 7, 1899. - The Police Jury met this day in regular session with the following members present: R. C. Landry, C. C. Brown, J. E. Primeaux, Alonzo Lacey, Alfred Hebert, Ben Avant and John Whittington. Absent: M. Billeaud, Jr.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> By permission the secretary called the attention of the Jury to the charge made by Mr. J. O. Broussard to the effect that the secretary had suppressed a resolution adopted by the Jury Nov. 19, 1898, granting one-half of the liquor licenses of 1899, to the parish schools. By motion duly made the following was unanimously adopted:</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Resolved, That the minutes of the Police Jury under date of Nov. 19, 1898, be and are hereby declared correct, and that no resolution granting half the liquor licenses of 1899 to the parish schools was ever adopted by this body. The secretary, R. C. Greig, is hereby exonerated from any and all charges affecting his honesty and integrity in the premises.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> By motion the sum of $40 was appropriated to build a bridge at Howard Hoffpauir's, second ward.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> By motion Messrs. John Whittington, Alfred Hebert and R. C. Greig were appointed to estimate and report the probable expenses of the parish for the calendar year of 1900.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> The Jury hereby declares Celeste Howard and Emma Andress, colored, and interdicts without property and in indigent circumstances.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> The following communication was read:</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Lafayette, La., Nov. 6, 1899. - To the Hon. R. C. Landry, President of the Police Jury: - Desiring to return to school in order to pursue a special course, I hereby tender my resignation as the official stenographer of the 17th Judicial District, in and for the parish of Lafayette, State of Louisiana. Thanking you for the many favors conferred by your honorable body, I am,</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Respectfully yours,</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> ABY DEMANADE.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> The death of Master Demanade at Centenary College caused the most profound expressions of regret and sorrow and the Jury unanimously adopted the following resolution as expressive of the high regard entertained for this worthy young man:</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Resolved, That the Jury hereby expresses the profoundest sorrow and deep sense of loss at the intelligence of Master Demanade's death and hereby tenders to his bereaved parents sincere and heartfelt sympathy in the loss of a devoted and affectionate son. Resolved further, That the Jury recognized the eminent ability and high moral character of Master Demanade in his private and official life and hereby testifies to his official duties.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Mr. J. E. Primeaux was appointed and authorized to effect by donation a change in the public road around and through the property of Nelson Higginbotham. Said change to be made free of all costs to the parish.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> The following report was ordered spread upon the minutes:</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Lafayette, La., Dec. 7, 1899. - To the Hon. President and Members of Police Jury of Lafayette Parish. Gentlemen: - I beg to submit to your honorable body my statement, for use of road tax fund in the 3rd ward from March 4, to-date:</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> LUCIEN ALLEMOND.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> The sum of $12.50 was granted Euzebe Mouton, indigent.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> The committee appointed to estimate the probable expenses for the year 1900, submitted the following which was adopted and ordered published thirty days: - To the Hon. Police Jury: - Your undersigned committee appointed to estimate the probable expenses of the parish for the calendar year 1900, would respectfully submit the following for your adoption:</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> JOHN WHITTINGTON, ALFRED HEBERT, R. C. GREIG.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> To the President and Members of Police Jury, Parish Lafayette, La. - Following is a statement of receipts and disbursements of the special road tax since my last report:</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> J. E. MARTIN, Treasurer.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> There being no further business the Police Jury adjourned.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> From the Lafayette <i>Advertiser</i> of December 23rd, 1899:</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b> Closed Sunday After Affording a Week of Clean, Wholesome Amusement.</b></span></span></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: medium;"> </span></b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The Street Fair closed Sunday night and now Lafayette has again settled down to ordinary business after a week's enjoyment and bustle. The Fair kept things lively, something doing all the time, and excitement seemed to permeate the air. In the morning it was talk about the excellent and entertaining exhibitions given by those splendid entertainers, the United States Carnival Co., and in the evening it was the balloon ascension and the high dive which absorbed much attention. For the night, a visit to the Fair and a round of the attractions. It is difficult to say which pleased most. Lovers of curiosities found Cleo, the wonderful little horse, only 28 inches high, a marvel, others gazed in rapt astonishment upon the moving pictures in the electric show, as the Faries Realm unrolled before their eyes, or stood in trembling suspense listening to the decree of Fate as disclosed by the gypsies. Across the grounds the perilous feats of the Whirling Wheelers claimed its crowds, who saw with bated breath their giddy ride up the side of a huge basket shaped affair. The House Upside Down gave a startling sensation, and the Old Plantation had its share of attention. The Hindoo Mystery is still a mystery, but those who gazed upon it are still trying to solve it, and altogether the Street Fair has given plenty of entertainment, and furnished a topic for conversation for some time to come.</span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> Financially the Street Fair was a success, and the Fire Department, for whose benefit it was given, will net a tidy sum. <span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Lafayette Advertiser 12/23/1899.</b></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">RAILROAD TIMETABLE</span></b></span></span></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">GOING EAST.</span></b><br />
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Train No. 6 leaves 1:54 p. m.<br />
Train No. 8 leaves 2:46 p. m.</span> Trains 6 and 10 have 20 minutes for dinner. No. 6 is a fast train only stopping at New Iberia, Franklin, Morgan City and Gretna. No. 10 does the local work.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: small;">Train no. 9 leaves at 2:35 p. m.<br />
Train no. 5 leaves at 3:35 p. m.<br />
Train no. 7 leaves at 1:58 a. m.</span> Train No. 5 is North Texas fast train only stopping at County Seats on our line. No. 9 does the local work.</span> </span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;"><b>ALEXANDRIA BRANCH.</b></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Train 73 leaves 3:05 p. m.<br />
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<b><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Lafayette Advertiser 12/23/1899.</span></i></b></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>SMALL POX. - </b></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">General complaints come to us daily about small pox. It is a true dilemma. Sometimes we are informed that there are only three or four cases, while at other times we are met with the the cry "it's all the town and parish" and the whole thing is thereby limited. We have no knowledge that the Board of Health ever met to take measures to prevent the dissemination of this disease. It is a fact that the President of the Board gave notice that all school children must be vaccinated, but we would like to see some more energetic measures adopted.<br />
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Since the promulgation of the first quarantine (in yellow fever time) the citizens of the corporation have been paying a special tax of two and half mills especially devoted to quarantine purposes. It seems to us that this surplus of taxation comes in the right time. There was no use to make so much noise when the yellow fever raged over hundreds of miles from Lafayette, then, do nothing when a disease more loathesome is among us, when by adopting some energetic measure the disease could nbe circumscribed successfully.<br />
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Sample bottle of Bochee's German Cough Syrup and Green's August Flower, given away at LAFAYETTE DRUG. CO.<br />
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Rev. C. C. Wier, the new Methodist minister has arrived in Lafayette and will preach to-morrow Sunday at 11 a. m. Rev. Mr. Wier has been transferred from White Castle, La., where he has been for the last four years.<br />
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While you are making preparations for the new year, why not start it with a new Cash Book, Journal and Ledger. You are sure to get the right one if you pick it from the stock at the Moss Pharmacy. <b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Lafayette Advertiser 12/23/1899.</span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">At Opera House Sunday Dec. 24.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> "Oh, this sad, sad world" was sung for a few nights last season with "Two Merry Tramps," but even a comic ditty with sad, sad words were so foreign to the general atmsophere of this jolly farce that it was discarded. There is no possible chance for an argument as to the style of performance of this comedy. It is clean, pure, wholesome fun from 8:15 to 10:40. People are expected to laugh every minute during that time, and if they do not should consult a doctor.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> The company engaged this season in the presentation of this play is composed of the best talent procurable and numbers 20 people, among whom are some of the leading lights of the comedy, opera and vaudeville world. Special attention has been given the musical contingency and every member is required to be a vocalist of ability. A splendid orchestra and band is being furnished by the management insuring us that all musical numbers will receive proper treatment both from a vocal and instrumental point of view. </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">At Falk's Opera House.</span></b></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>SUPPORTED by a STRONG Co.</b></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b> </b>Mr. Junius Howe will this Evening Dec. 23rd. again present to the theater going public of this city his bright and clever star, Corinne, at Falk's Opera House in an especially elaborate production of Smith and De Lange's funny creation <b>"The Little Host."</b></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b> </b>The supporting company is an excellent one, the roster embracing the names of the following well known artists: R. E. Graham, Wm. Pruette, John J. Raffael, Louise Le Lange, Arthur Villars, Paul Brackett, Ruth White, Genevieve Reynolds, Natalia Olcott, and Emily Francis. Besides these prominent people, a well drilled chorus has been supplied which is supplemented by the famous "Keystone Quartette."<br />
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At a regular meeting of the Board of the First National Bank of Lafayette, held this day, a semi-annual dividend of five per cent was declared, payable after Jan. 1st. 1900.<br />
S. R. Parkerson, Cashier.<br />
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J. C. Couvillon and all Dealers in medicine guaratee every bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and will refund the money to any one who is not satisfied after using two-thirds of the contents. This is the best remedy in the world for la grippe coughs, colds, crup and whooping cough and is pleasant and safe to take. It prevents any tendency of a cold to result in pneumonia.<br />
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<b> Have your Xmas turkey carved with a carving set bought at Biossats' jewelry store.</b> Lowney's Best Candy at DeLaHoussaye</span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;">.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Eugene V. Debbs</b></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">.</span></b> </span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We give below some clippings from various newspapers throughout the United States in regard to Eugene V. Debbs who will lecture in Lafayette at Falk's Opera House January 26th, 1900.<br />
Some of Debs' utterances were of so lofty and ennobling nature that they would not have disgraced a Philip Brooks. At the end of his lecture many hundred people stopped to shake hands with him. - Boston (Mass.) Advertiser.<br />
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- Debs is doing a grand work for humanity. His great heart is bound up in the welfare of the people. -- Portland Sun.<br />
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- Debs is doing more to advance the cause of the brotherhood of man than all of the big city newspapers in the country. - Clevland Forum.<br />
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Eugene V. Debs possesses those characteristics that will cause his name to be written in the history of great men and will cause future generations to point to him as one of the most able, distinguished and honest statesmen of the age. Washington (D. C.) Democrat.<br />
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Debs stands higher today in the hearts of the masses than any man in America. All friends of humanity and justice delight to do him honor. - St. Louis Evening Journal.<br />
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Galveston, Texas, Daily Press, "Mr. Debs" was one of the finest it has been our pleasure to listen to." <b>Lafayette Advertiser 12/23/1899.</b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Elegant painted puff and jewel boxes at Biossat's jewelry store.<br />
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Gifts for Ladies is a special feature of our beautiful holiday stock. Just what they want.<br />
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Beautiful gifts for your sister or sweetheart.<br />
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Many things that would delight your wife. Selections that would please your dear old mother. All of our elegant goods are marked at the fairest figures. - <i>MOSS PHARMACY.</i></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">DIED. - C<span style="font-size: small;">HARLES</span> <span style="font-size: small;">AUGUST</span> M<span style="font-size: medium;">OUTON</span> -</span> <span style="font-size: small;">at the residence of Mr. Sidney Martin on Sunday, Dec. 17th, 1899 at 2 o'clock p. m.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Mr. Charles August Mouton was a native of this parish, being the son of John Sosthene Mouton, and led an exemplary life since childhood. At the beginning of the civil war he volunteered in the Acadian Guards, which were organized in this parish by his brother in law, captain Alfred Mouton, who was a graduate of West Point, and which subsequently became company E of the 18th regiment of Louisiana. He served four years and only returned home at the end of the hostilities and always saw active service.<br />
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At the battle of Mansfield where Gen. Mouton was killed, standing before the prostrate form of the dead general he made a secret vow to devote himself to the family of the deceased, and the whole community can testify better than pen can relate, that Mr. Mouton fulfilled this vow in a most disinterested manner ; and, when the general's wife died, her family being all grown up, he selected one of the daughters' home (Mrs. Sidney Martin) where she went to love and there he ended his days surrounded by all the cares and attentions bestowed upon him by the whole family not only in recognition of his past devotion but also of his high qualities both as a gentleman and christian. His life and his death he told Father Bollard that during his life as a soldier he had served under two banners, one, the Confederate's, the other Jesus-Christ's, and that he was now willing to surrender to his Creator. Funeral services were held at the Catholic Church on Monday Dec. 18th. at 2 p. m. A large concourse of people assembled together to pay their respects to the deceased one. The pal bearers, all confederate soldiers-in-arms were Messrs. Wm. Butcher, August Albarado. L. F. Rigues, Simon Boudreaux, Roche Mouton and Ambroise Mouton.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> On last Thursday night Mr. B. J. Pellerin the winner of the Piano offered a punch to the members of Home Fire Co., which was greatly enjoyed by those present. A number of toasts were made and then to crown the occasion the members of Home Fire Co., presented to the editor of this paper a neat engraved gold charm with diamond pin for his generous help on Dec. the 7th.</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>With all the bad weather we have had a rush at the MOSS PHARMACY for Christmas presents. This is self-evident that the price and holiday goods suit the people. Will you be one in the crowd to visit today?<br /> </b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: small;"> The frame building on the lot purchased by J. A. Delhomme who began moving it Friday over to his lot.</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: small;">Ringslide in St. Martin parish last Saturday.</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="font-size: small;"> Hot Coffee and Chocolate with whipped cream at MOSS PHARMACY.</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></b></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Rev. I. T. Reams, left Lafayette last Monday, having been transferred to White Castle, La.</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></b></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Manicure and Toilet sets in ebonoid and silver trimmed at Biossat's.</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></span></b></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Miss Alma Robichaux, of St. Martinville, is the guest of the misses Robichaux.<br /> </span></b></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> For neat engraving upon silver, gold, etc., go to P. Kraus. You will be satisfied with his work.</span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></b></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Have you heard? It is heard now and and may be Heard next April, and all the votes will be heard then.</span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></b></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Messrs. Frank Mouton, Thomas DeBaillon, Joseph Lacoste and Paul Robichaux went to St. Martinville last Sunday.<br /><br /> Mr. J. R. Domegeaux, went over to St. Martin's, to help the patriots to get in and the ringsters to get out. A good day's work.</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></span></b></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Fancy hand painted Plaques at T. M. Biossats.</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></b></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="font-size: small;"> A large assortment of fancy Christmas candies at S. E. Yandle's.</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"> There will be services at the Presbyterian Church to-morrow Sunday at 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. All are invited to attend.</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></b></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="font-size: small;"> Misses E. Castille and M. Francez of Carencro, spent hapy hours at the Abbeville Fair last Sunday.</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></b></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="font-size: small;"> As previously announced Mr. Eugene V. Debbs will lecture at Falk's Opera House on January 26th. His subject will be Labor and Liberty.</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></b></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> We have an elegant line of Xmas and New Year goods - T. M. Biossat.</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></span></b></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b> The order of masses at St. John's Catholic Church on Christmas Day will be as follows : First at 6 a. m.; Second at 6:30., Third at 7 a. m.; Fourth at 7:30 a. m.; Fifth at 8:30 a. m.; Sixth at 9:30 a. m.<br /> </b></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Beginning on the first of next January, Miss Estelle<br /><br /> Misses M. Broussard and L. Gladu, in company with Miss Sarah Brown of Carencro, took in the Abbeville fair on last Sunday and returned next day, with the exception of Miss Brown who remained for a few days longer.<br /><br /> Dr. H. P. Beeler and Edward Mouton left last Wednesday for Louisville, Ky., to spend the holidays. The Dr. will be back some time next month.</span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></b></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> On Monday evening, Dec. 25th. at the Presbyterian Church, Christmas exercises will be given. In connection with the Christmas tree a cantata "Santa Claus' Dream" will be rendered by the children. The public is invited.</span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></b></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> The City Marshal was compelled to call the attention of the Racket Man upon a city ordinance forbidding the blockading of side walks, The guilty ones were the public crowding the Racket Store to make their Christmas purchases. </span></span></span></span></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Lafayette Advertiser 12/23/1899.</span> </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>From the Lafayette <i>Advertiser </i>December 23rd, 1893:</b></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> Lake Charles, La., Dec. 18. -One of the most brilliant weddings that ever took place this city occurred last evening, the contracting parties being Mr. Samuel Bendel, of Lafayette, La., and Miss Rosa Reims, of this city. The groom is a successful business man of the first mentioned place, well known here, as also in New Orleans and other cities in this State. The bride is the daughter of one of Lake Charles' most prominent merchants, Mr. David Reims, and has grown up here beloved and esteemed by a large circle of friends. Naturally brights, vivacious and attractive, she has had every advantage that wealth could confer. She graduated at Markey-Picard Institute, afterward visiting France and Germany in company with her father. The bride's dress was a "creation" of the modiste's art. This but served to enhance the natural charms of the bewitching and charming bride.</span><br />
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Little less elaborate was the costumes of the bridesmaid, Miss Mrya Reims, and the little flower girls.</span><br />
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Phoenix Hall did duty, pending the erection of a synagogue at this place, and was elaborately decorated for the occasion with a profusion of flowers and evergreens. Soft carpets covered the floor, and at the raised platform at the north was a silken canopy from which depended a large bell constructed from satin ribbon, lace and other gauzy material interspersed with bright flowers. At the appointed hour the groom and Rabbi Leucht having already taken their respective places under the canopy, the bridal party entered in the following order: First was the little flower girls, the Misses Estelle and Carrie Frank, Josie Moch, Bessie Kaufman, Carrie Reims, Wilhelme Schwellen, Blanch Reims and Amy Ongler. Next came the bride, leaning on the arm of her father, followed by Miss Myra Reims and Mr. Henry Bendel, the orchestra meanwhile playing the wedding march.</span><br />
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After the ceremony congratulations were in order, and the entire assembly personally paid their respects to the newly wedded pair. Shortly before 8 o'clock the banquet was announced, and the 225 guests, comprising most all the prominent people of the city, sat down to a most elaborate dinner.</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">
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The twenty-fifth of December, which is Monday next, is the anniversary of an event which has played no small figure in the history of the world, and Christmas need not to be reminded of its importance. It is a fact which proclaims itself that the celebration of the birth-day of Christ, the son of God, and the redeemer of mankind, goes on from year to year with increasing fervor and meaning. The beautiful traditions that have grown up around this event and became inseparably entwined with its communication seem to be wonderfully appropriate. The story of the Nativity, a side even from its divine attributes, is at once beautiful and pathetic. Every incident of it is well calculated to attract attention and interest and in its original form is painted with magnificent effect. "Even the most learned and eloquent divine of to-day could not with all the power of logic, or the aid and embellishment of rhetoric add a single charm to the narration." At His nativity a glorious choir of angles, in the fields of Bethlehem sung to the shepherds, watching at their folds by night. Hence it is that the ADVERTISER ventures to wish one and all a merry Christmas and to express the hope and the belief that there is much to be merry for. </span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Lafayette Advertiser 12/23/1893.</b></span></span><b style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"> Unknown Assassin.</span></b> - John Richardson, an Express messenger running between New Orleans and Houston, met his death at the hands of some unknown assassin, about 10:40 o'clock Monday night. It appears as though the latter secreted himself in the Express Car and immediately after the train left Houston committed his hellish deed and securing his booty left the train at Green Bayou, a blind siding where the train side tracks to allow passing of the opposite train which leaves here at 3:55 p. m. The murder was not discovered until 26 miles this side of Houston, at Liberty Station where the Agent had some express to forward and could not succeed in arousing the messenger. The train porter jumped in the car and to his astonishment found the messenger dead, with a fracture in the skull and five bullet holes in his body. Strange to say all this occurred without attracting the attention of any of the train crew. The remains of the murdered messenger were taken off to Liberty, for coroner's inquest and afterward carried back to Houston on No. 18 and prepared for shipment to New Orleans. Mr. Richardson was much respected and loved by his associates and enjoyed the confidence of his employers. His home is in New Orleans and he leaves a wife and and brother to mourn his loss.<span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>The Germans Are Coming.</b></span></span></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;"> </span></b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We received during the week, under the date of Dec. 13th, a letter from Mr. Adolph Pfund of Belvidere, Ill., who writes in the interest of a number of law-abiding German Catholic families of that State who desire to locate in Southwest Louisiana, and incidentally requests "all information regarding your country." We have no hesitation in saying to Mr. Pfund that the people of Lafayette parish, and in fact we believe of the entire of Southwest Louisiana, anxiously awaits all law-abiding industrious people of whatever religion or creed. In so far as local religions are concerned it may be said that Catholics predominate, and therein the conditions would suit the good people to whom he refers. Mr. Pfund says: "If arrangements can be made for a tract of land near Lafayette or, between Lafayette and Abbeville, for an exclusive Catholic or mixed (colony)" he would like to know the terms that might be obtained. We have not the information at hand but we feel quite sure that such a tract can be obtained between these points on reasonable terms. In other respects we remark that Lafayette is one of the garden spots not of the South but of the world. There is no place on earth the aggregate advantages of which are superior to those of this parish. In health, climate and soil, we are blessed by nature far beyond many other sections. Some have more of one perhaps but, with it, much less of another.<br />
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<b>The town of Lafayette is the natural center of an immense area of country and is an ideal location for dozens of manufactories.</b> </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Its prosperity advancement and values rest upon a solid foundation. There are no inflated artificial values here. The movement in prices is slow but always upward and sure, and in conclusion we desire to emphasize the manifest advantages offered by Lafayette as a manufacturing center, and to invite a survey of the situation.<br />
Mr. Pfund requests the address of the Catholic priests here and at Abbeville, we append them:<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;"> Several well disposed people are putting things in order to give a grand dramatic representation at an early date for the benefit of the Catholic Church of this place. The play is already chosen and the rehearsals will commence at once. The work is one in which, we have no doubt, Catholics in the community will be much interested as well as others who believe in helping along a good cause.</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;"> The interior of the Catholic church edifice here has never been painted. It aims to some architectural effect, and it is universally conceded that the designer has not altogether failed. In fact, it must be admitted that there is much to admire in the interior work of this church, which can only be finished by the proper coloring. Father Forge inform us that to this correctly would require the sum of $1,200, of which he would willingly give one half. It seems to us that this is an extremely liberal offer on his part, and, we have no doubt the announcement of it at this time will stimulate in a marked degree the efforts of those whom we first referred to. Lafayette Advertiser 12/23/1893.</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The weather of the past week has been superb. Glorious days of balmy sunshine and nights of incomparable moonlight, and may the same be with us for Christmas.</span></b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Mrs. E. McDaniel went to Opelousas last week.<br />
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<b> Christmas joys and noise got a very fair start during the week.</b> </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Mr. Willie Clark is a sufferer from erysipelas in his left arm.<br />
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Judge Parkerson was in San Antonio during the first part of the week.<br />
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Flower vases, cups and saucers and other Holiday goods at F. Demanade's.<br />
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Mr. H. L. Fontenot is spending the holidays with relatives in Washington.<br />
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Miss Virgie F. Younger, of Avoyelles Parish is on a visit to her Sister Mrs. F. C. Triay.<br />
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Dr. M. R. Cushman and wife of Milton, La., were visitors in town last Wednesday.<br />
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<b> The town is full of that instrument of probable harm and no possible good known as the <i>nigger-shooter</i>, and really we see no reason why the the town council should not regulate against it. </b> </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Mrs. Overton Cade and Miss M. C. Smedes were doing holiday shopping in town Wednesday.<br />
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Mrs. J. T. Skipper and sister, of Opelousas, honored Lafayette with her presence, Monday.<br />
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Messrs. J. P. Tierney, and Thos. Rogers went to Opelousas Monday, and returned the next day.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> <b>Dr. P. M. Girard and wife, and Mr. Albert Singleton, left for Leesburg last Sunday, on a pleasure outing.</b><br />
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A single man of experience wants position as manager of plantation. Address, R. H. Thomas, this office.<br />
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Solid gold Spectacles and Eye Glasses in all styles at T. M. Biossat's Jeweler.<br />
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<b>Miss Lizzie and Master Sterling Mudd have come home from school to spend Christmas week with their parents.</b><br />
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Miss. Lea Robichaux of St. Martinville La., has for several days been a guest of Miss. Modeste Robichaux.<br />
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The nuptials of Mr. Samuel Bendel and Miss Rosa Reims were celebrated with much eclat at Lake Charles, on the 17th., instant.<br />
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<b> The Pay Car did not arrive until Thursday, being detained on account of the serious illness of pay master Huder's wife.</b> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> A Christmas tree at Falk's Opera House to-morrow evening would prove a source of great joy to the wee folks of this community.<br />
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Mrs. A. M. Caffery returned from Alexandria, where she has been for some months, during the week, and is shopping with her son, Chas. D. Caffery.<br />
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<b>Gold and silver watches, fancy clocks and other desirable ornaments suitable for Christmas and New Year's presents can be had at E. Priollaud's jewelry store.</b> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> Prof. R. C. Greig has informed us that the Southern Pacific Company has made a concession of one fare in favor of the teachers attending the Convention at New Iberia.<br />
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Please don't forget that I will be in Lafayette, Jan. 2nd., to remain one week to make first class photographs of a persons desiring my services.<br />
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<b>At Moss Brothers & Co., you will find most beautiful Christmas cards, as well as the most inexpensive kind.</b><br />
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Several public school teachers of this parish have expressed to The Advertiser their intention of attending the sessions of the State Teachers' Association at New Iberia next week.<br />
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Some unknown party or parties entered a box car Thursday at midnight, or early Friday morning last, and stole several suits of clothes and sampled a box of oranges. No clue to the theft, yet.<br />
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<b>Four sections of No. 19 passed through Wednesday morning, the three last sections consisting of 25 coaches of Tennesseans, Alabamans and Georgians, returning from the West to their former homes to spend the holidays.</b><br />
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Mr. J. E. Lalanne of this place will lead to the altar on January 4th; 1894, Miss Myra Boudreaux of Washington, La. The ceremony will be performed at the Catholic church in Washington at 8 o'clock a. m.<br />
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Messrs. Moss Bros.& Co., announce to the public in this issue that they will keep their store open till 12 o'clock to-night for the accommodation of those who cannot make it convenient to call during the day for Christmas presents.<br />
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<b>Dr. F. E. Girard returned from New Orleans during the week, having dissolved all professional relations there and we hear will open an office either in Houston or San Antonio, for the treatment of eye and ear troubles, of which he has made a specialty.</b><br />
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Mr. Felix Martin and Miss Regina Guidroz both of this parish will be united in marriage at St. John's church on the 28th instant.<br />
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<b>Fire! Fire! Fire works of every description at Moss Bros. & Co., Japanese Lanterns also.</b><br />
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We thank our friends for the prompt manner in which they have responded to our call for payment of their dues to the ADVERTISER. The few who have been prevented from coming forward until now, we hope will find it convenient to pay up before next Saturday.<br />
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Mr. B. Falk informs us that he has recently purchased a new brick machine for his yard near town which has a capacity for manufacturing from eight to ten thousand bricks per day, and from a sample which we have on exhibition, there is reason to believe it does first class work.<br />
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<b>A grand fancy dress ball will be given by the young gentlemen of the town Christmas night in the elegant and spacious dining hall of the Crescent Hotel by courtesy of the obliging manager Mr. John Hahn. A most enjoyable time is anticipated.</b><br />
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Mr. James Higginbotham of our town passed the 82nd. mile post of his life yesterday, and in spite of the (unreadable word) hair and beard of many a year he still appears to be as young as ever. The Advertiser hopes uncle Jim may yet live to see a goodly number of happy returns of the day.<br />
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On Sunday December 31st there is to be a race meeting on Cleopa Broussard's track near town for which several important races have been arranged one of which will be contested by Nellie, belonging to Omer Chiasson and Maggie owned by Alphe Fontellier. May the best horse win. Gumbo and other refreshments will be sold on the ground. Gate - fee 25ct.<br />
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Citron, currants raisins, cranberries, fruit cakes, fine bonbons, almonds, etc., at Moss Bros. & Co.<br />
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<b>We read in the last issue of the Lafayette Gazette, that editor C. A. Thomas has sold out his interest to his partner Mr. Homer Mouton, and that the latter will in the future have sole charge of the paper. Mr. Thomas has gone to St. Martinville for a brief stay. We do not know whether our confrere will again enter journalism, but in whatever sphere he may cast his lot we trust he may have a full measure of success.</b><br />
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From Mr. Valery Boudreau, of Duson, we learn that on Monday night last his neighbor, Mr. Ashe, living on Mr. Hugh Hutchinson's place, was the victim of a considerable fire. His crib containing a large quantity of corn and other provender for stock, also a number of sacks of rice, plows and other implements was destroyed. Mr. Ashe says he can imagine no reasonable way in which the fire could have originated accidentally. Although he had gone to bed he was fortunate enough to discover the fire before everything was burnt, and owing to Mr. Boudreau's assistance was enabled to gather several sacks of rice and other articles from the flames.<br />
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Have you seen those beautiful Hall Lamps at Moss Brothers & Co? They are ornamental as well as useful, and not as expensive as you might think. This firm is also showing a very pretty line of Ceiling and Parlor lamps, suitable for holiday presents.<br />
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<b>The ADVERTISER is delighted to notice signs of some intelligent work on the streets of late, which is to be hoped, will not be abated. It is not indiscriminate depth of ditches that affords drainage.</b> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> On Thursday morning last, Marshall Vigneaux arrested for some minor offense one George Washington White, colored, a stranger in the country, and on searching him found in his possession one gold watch, one gold filled watch and two silver watches. Believing that his apparel hardly justified such a lavish supply of time-pieces, it was ascertained upon further search that he hailed from Thomasville, Alabama. Marhall Vigneaux then telegraphed a full description of White to the authorities at Thomasville and received in reply a message requesting that the prisoner be held. <span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Lafayette Advertiser 12/23/1893.</b></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"> <span style="font-size: small;">In its last issue The Gazette announced the arrest by Marshal Vigneaux of a suspicious negro named George Washington White, in whose valise the officer found four watches and a small clock. White was setained awaiting identification. On the 15th Marshal Vigneaux received the following telegram from the mayor, of Thomasville, Ala., who had probably read of White's arrest in the New Orleans Picayune which contained an account of his arrest and detention. Here is he telegram:</span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> "Hold George W. White for requisition papers. J. N. CAMMACK, Mayor."</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> On the next day Marshal Vigeaux, received a telegram from Sheriff Waite, of Clarke County, Ala., stating he was coming with the requisition papers to take White to the scene of his crimes. White is charged with burglary and grand larceny of some watches and some money. When informed of the expected arrival of the sheriff, White expressed his willingness to go to Thomasville without the requisition papers. He claims that he will be able to prove his innocence. Lafayette Gazette 12/23/1893.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Wednesday night, at about 10 o'clock, Sheriff Broussard received a telegram from Mayor Dimitri of Carencro, stating that Mr. Louis Deleglise, a merchant at that place, had been robbed of some $1,500 or $2,000. The sheriff immediately went to Carencro, began an investigation of the case, and after being advised of all the facts, informed Mr. Deleglise that it was his belief that the money had been stolen by some one familiar with the surroundings, and that the money was either hidden in the store or not very far from it. With his usual activity and skill, Sheriff Broussard started to work and examined a number of witnesses. On the next day, when the sheriff was still at work trying to unravel the mysterious disappearance of the money, he was informed that his belief of the day before was well founded, as the money had been found under the icebox near the desk from which it was stolen. Evidently the money was placed there by some one who intended to take it away at a more convenient time. Mr. Deleglise kept his money and valuable papers in a tin box which during the day was placed in the desk.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Much credit is due the town authorities and citizens of Carencro for their prompt and well directed efforts in trying to find out the perpetrators of this robbery. Lafayette Gazette 12/23/1893.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"><b> </b>This week while at the depot we were surprised to see a number of people carrying in their arms stalks of sugar cane, some having as many as six or seven stalks, and upon inquiry we were informed that they were taken from the cars of cane in transit to the refineries. We were told that a certain negro had taken enough of them to sell to the passengers on one of the excursion trains which passed here Tuesday. Thirty-five stalks were counted near the waiting room and, if our information is correct, this is only a repetition of what has been going on for a long time. It appears to us that the railroad company ought to put a stop to this reprehensible practice. The planters ship their cane to the refineries and they expect to get paid for them, and it is certainly doing an injustice to allow this thing to go. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Martin Snags a Kentucky Trotter.</span></span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span></b></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> At the sale of Kentucky trotters which took place in New Orleans last Monday, Dr. G. W. Martin, of Arnaudville, brother to Dr. G. A. Martin of this place, bought the star of the collection of standard bred horses which were offered to the highest bidder. The bidding of Uhlan, Dr. Martin's choice, was very brisk and it cost the Doctor $710 to get him. Lafayette Gazette 12/23/1893.</span></span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Cards are out announcing the marriage of Mr. Edward E. Mouton, son of the late Judge Edward Mouton, and Miss Alexine Robichaux, an estimable citizen of St. Martin parish. The marriage will take place at St. Bernard's church Breaux Bridge, at half past four o'clock on Dec. 28. Lafayette Gazette 12/23/1893.</span></span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Bendel-Reims.</span></span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span></b></span></span>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span></b></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> In order to secure this splendid company for the patrons of this Opera House, Manager Falk has guaranteed to the management $150 for the two nights, and for this reason it is hoped that the theatre goers of Lafayette will show their appreciation of Mr. Falk's efforts, in securing a good show by attending the performances advertised for Dec. 28 and 29. We give below the opinions of competent judges on the character of the troupe:</span></span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Lafayette Gazette 12/23/1893.</span></span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Falk's Bricks.</span></span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span></b></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Mr. B. Falk brought to The Gazette office a sample of the bricks which were manufactured at his brick yard near town with the improved machinery that he has recently purchased. The sample is unusually large and is almost as hard as adamant, and Mr. Falk claims it is of more than ordinary durability. Mr. Falk informs The Gazette that the will turn out 8 or 10 thousand bricks daily. To do this will require the help of eight hands.</span></span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Lafayette Gazette 12/23/1893.</span></span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> The conference of the M. E. Church, which met at Homer La., appointed on Monday last the preachers and presiding elders of the various churches and districts for the ensuing year 1894. Rev. H. Armstrong, our local pastor has been transferred to Franklin, La., and Rev. T. S. Randle of Opelousas will serve the Lafayette charge, Rev. J. M. Beard will replace Rev. John Miller as presiding elder of this the Opelousas district. Lafayette Gazette 12/23/1893.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span></b></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> American Legion of Honor.</span></span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span></b></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> At the regular meeting of Harmony Council No. 1055 of the American Legion of Honor, held last Tuesday, the following officers were installed to serve one year:</span></span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span></b></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> A. Delahoussaye, commander; W. W. Lessley, vice-commander; B. Falk, treasurer; A. Labe, collector; J. T. Allingham, recording secretary; E. Constantin, guide; Dimitry, chaplain; A. A. Guidry, orator; S. H. Goldberg, warden; J. Kallitz, sentry. Auditing Committee: Dr. F. J. Mouton, A. Delahoussaye, D. A. Dimitry.</span></span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span></b></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Two applications for membership were read and placed in the hands of the investigating committee. The council is in a flourishing condition. The initiation fee has been reduced for a limited time in order to give all a chance to join this excellent order. There is one lady member of the council and an invitation is extended to the ladies to join. Applications will be furnished by the collector or secretary. The next regular meeting will be held at Falk's Hall, Jan. 21, 1894. Lafayette Gazette 12/23/1893.</span></span></b></span></span><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> Last Wednesday morning the boys at the railroad yard noticed a smile of contentment on the genial countenance of Judge Bowen and upon inquiry as to the cause, ascertained the fact that "Billy" had just been presented with a bouncing baby boy. Mother and child are doing well.</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></b></span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"> Wm. Holleman, assistant section foreman at this place was promoted last Monday to the position of section foreman on the Cypremort branch.</span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></b></span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"> Mr. J. Weigle, section foreman of the Southern Pacific at this point, has planted some oak trees along the front and south side of the Crescent Hotel and along the west side of the railroad track.</span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></b></span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"> Conductor Mayfield and family, of Cypremort, are spending the holidays with relatives in Lafayette.</span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></b></span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"> Sneak thieves entered a box car in the yards and stole some clothes and few dozens or oranges, which were consigned to E. H. Vordenbaumen of this place.</span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></b></span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"> Several excursion trains passed through this week for South and Southeastern points. Most of the excursionists were people going to spend the holidays at their former homes in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi.</span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></b></span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"> Mr. C. C. Mabray, assistant agent at the Southern Pacific depot, has had a severe attack of the grip, but is doing better and will soon be at his post of duty. Lafayette Gazette 12/23/1893.</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Selected News Notes (Gazette) 12/23/1893.</span></span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span></b></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Frank Pray, the well known horse dealer from Kansas, is in Lafayette.</span></span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span></b></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Judge Debaillion spent part of this week in Abbeville.</span></span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span></b></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> We acknowledge a pleasant call from Warren Gardiner, of St. Landry parish.</span></span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span></b></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> The Gazette is requested to state that thye Rev. H. Armstrong will preach at the Methodist church tomorrow (Sunday) at 11 o'clock.</span></span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span></b></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Henry Church yard master of the Southern Pacific yards, "laid off" this week on account of sickness.</span></span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span></b></span></span>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> J. B. Hamilton and family, of Eldora, Iowa, arrived last Friday and are located on the Moses farm on the bayou.</span></span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span></b></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> We call attention of those needing the services of a competent tinner to the notice of Mr. Wm. Graser in another column.</span></span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span></b></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Lincoln avenue has received the attention of the street gang and the residents on that popular thoroughfare are happy.</span></span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span></b></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Dr. Felix Girard, recently connected with the Eyes, Nose and Ear Hospital at New Orleans, was in Lafayette this week.</span></span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span></b></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> A young lady suggests that a "tacke" party would be very amusing and much enjoyed by our young people - What you say boys?</span></span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span></b></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Don Greig, and Sterling Mudd son of Dr. F. S. Mudd, both the Hunt-Chamberlain Academy, Port Gibson, Miss., are at home to spend the holidays.</span></span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span></b></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Miss Lizzie Mudd, a student at the Home Institute at New Orleans, arrived Friday and will be home during the holidays.</span></span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span></b></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> The enterprising young sugar planter, Ove Savoi, from Near Royville was in town this week with some fine syrup for which he found a ready sale.</span></span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span></b></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Mr. Ernest Constantin spent several days of the past week in New Orleans, and while there bought some fine American mules, which he has placed on sale at his livery stable in this town.</span></span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span></b></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Rev. H. Armstrong, the beloved pastor of the Methodist church, has been quite sick with the grippe. His many friends wish him a speedy recovery. Lafayette Gazette 12/23/1893.</span></span></b></span></span><br />
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For instance, there is United States Senator Francis G. Newlands, of Nevada, who has offered in the august body of which he is a member a joint resolution providing for the annexation to the United States of the Republic of Cuba, while Senator Heyburn, of Idaho, has offered a joint resolution providing for the annexation of the Island of Santo Domingo, including its two negro republics of Santo Domingo and Hayti.<br />
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The State of Nevada had by the last census 42,335 inhabitants, a population equal only to that of a city like Saginaw, Mich. The State of Idaho had by the census a population of 161,772, city of Rochester, N. Y., and yet these little far-Western commonwealths, hid away in the fastnesses of the Sierra Nevada and Rocky Mountains, are foremost in demands for the acquisition, how is not stated, but by war possibly, of islands and countries largely inhabited by negroes, just as if we did not already have enough black, brown, red and yellow people in the country to make no end of race and political trouble. The fact stated is funny in the in the extreme. </span><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;"> In a discussion as to the northern range of the wild turkey, it is asserted that in the old times they were not met with north of Hampden County in Massachusetts. Against the writer the New York Sun has the testimony of the late Gen. John A. Dix, who was born in New Hampshire, and as a boy recollected seeing many flocks of that bird there. He told a story of a certain man in his town known as Turkey Bill. He was a noted trapper of wild turkeys. These he captured in a small log house, fitted with a door, sprung by the hunter in concealment. On a certain occasion Turkey Bill, having located a flock of twenty birds, set his trap. He scattered a trail of corn leading to its entrance. The turkeys approached. One entered, then a second, and so on until nineteen of them were in the structure. The twentieth lingered, loath to enter. Turkey Bill patiently waited for him to join the others. He was sure of nineteen, but wanted them all. Soon the nineteenth, and so on until but one remained within. Then Turkey Bill sprang the door. He was at one time sure of nineteen, but in his greed he overreached himself, and in the end secured but one. Gen. Dix was disposed to apply the moral of the story to the methods of certain contemporary statesmen. </span></span></span><br />
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<span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>The Police Jury Decides to Prohibit the Opening of Saloons Within Half a Mile of Town.</b></span><br />
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<span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> It will be remembered that at its regular monthly meeting held on the 6th of this month, the Police Jury fixed the liquor license at $200. Subsequently the Town Council of Lafayette met and raised the liquor license to $1,000. There was reason to feat that low license in the parish and high license in the town would cause saloons to be opened just beyond the limits of the corporation. It was reported that a liquor dealer had already made arrangements to open a saloon in the neighborhood of the Industrial Institute. For obvious reasons this could not be permitted.</span><br />
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<span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Persons favoring a high license in the parish petitioned the Police Jury to hold a special session to reconsider the license question. Pursuant to a call issued by President Billeaud the Jury met Thursday morning. From what could be learned the members of the Jury who had voted to fix the parish license at $200 were not willing to accede to the petition of the high license advocates, but they were inclined to make any concession which they considered reasonable and which they considered reasonable and consistent with their former action. Capt. Buchanan offered a resolution which was adopted without a dissenting vote and which will make it impossible for any one to open a saloon within a half mile of the corporation of Lafayette. This resolution is intended to reach those who may have the intention of moving just outside the corporate limits of the town to avoid the payment of the $1,000 license. Had this resolution not been adopted the town would, in all probability have been annoyed by small whiskey shops situated where the police can not interfere to maintain order.<br />
Other good feature's of Capt. Buchanan's resolution are that no one will be permitted to open a saloon without first securing a license and that no half-year license will be issued.<br />
The following members were present at the meeting: Mr. Billeaud, Jr., president; Alonzo Lacey, Alex Broussard, J. C. Buchanan, F. G. Mouton, Odillon Blanchet, Saul Broussard, Aymar Labbe, Jno. Whittington. <span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Lafayette Gazette 12/22/1900.</b></span> </span><br />
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Arrangement - Edwin Mouton, chairman; Louis Lacoste, Nicholas Hebert, Clifton Guidry, </span><br />
<span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">George Pefferkorn. Invitation Committee - H. Plonsky, chairman; Joseph Lacoste, T. J. Guilbeau, E. T. McBride, Fred Courtney. Floor Managers - J. R. Domengeaux, chairman; Amick Courtney, Willie Levy, Rousseau Dugas. Reception - Louis Cyr, chairman; J. Z. Domengeaux, Edwin Chargoism Leonard Landry, Harry Lessley.<br />
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<span lang="" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Before the next weekly visit of The Gazette the anniversary if the birth-day of Christ will have been celebrated for the nineteen hundredth time by the Christian people throughout the world. As usual at this time of the year it is the pleasant duty of the journalist - the obscure scribbler of the country press not expected - to wish one and all a merry Christmas.<br />
The Gazette believes that this community has reason to be merry. On every hand there are signs of prosperity and contentment. The people of the town and parish are, as a whole, prosperous, and, barring those stricken by visitations of death and disease, the year which is about to close had dealt kindly with all.<br />
The Gazette hopes that its readers will spend the day in a fitting manner - that they will not only be happy themselves, but that they will contribute to the happiness of others.<br />
Be merry all, be merry all,<br />
With holly dress the festive hall,<br />
Prepare the song, the feast, the ball,<br />
To welcome Merry Christmas.<br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> That Lafayette can boast of amateur actors who would do credit to the professional stage was evident at Falk's opera-house last Wednesday night. "College Chums," a most interesting comedy, was played in a manner which reflected much credit upon the players. Dr. Girard deserves praise for the good judgment exercised in selecting this bright comedy and the ability he displayed in directing the rehearsals. Mrs. H. McBride contributed largely to the success of the entertainment with suitable selections of music skillfully rendered on the piano.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Dr. Girard, in the most difficult role, did splendidly and was very ably supported by F. V. Mouton and Don Caffery, the other "college chums." Felix E. and Ned Voorhies, as superannuated lovers, did their part so well that they were perfect counterparts of the proverbially foolish "old man in love." Willie Adams, acquitted himself very creditably; his unaffected ease and perennial smile made the "college scout" a decidedly is needless to say that Mrs. F. E. Davis, as the (unreadable word) Brazilian widow, elicited the most favorable criticism. Miss (unreadable name), Miss Lizzie Mudd and Miss Ula Coronna filled their roles with marked ability.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> John Lamb, a negro sent to the penitentiary from this parish in 1985 for murder, has been given his freedom and has returned to this town. Lamb was sentenced for life but on account of good behavior while in prison his term of imprisonment was shortened to fifteen years. Lafayette Gazette 12/22/1900.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;">Attempted to Save Lafayette.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Lafayette was visited this week by four men and a young girl, who called themselves Disciples of Christ. They did not want to be taken for Salvation Army soldiers nor for followers of Brigham Young. They held a few impromptu meetings in the streets and sang hymns and implored their hearers to quit their sinful ways, but no repentent sinner appeared. From all accounts the "Disciples" left the town in the same state of wickedness in which they found it. Lafayette Gazette 12/22/1900.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> On Monday night, the 24th, there will be a Christmas tree at the Methodist church for the Sunday School class, but the public generally are invited to attend and take part in it. Should you desire you may send any present to the church before 4 o'clock in the afternoon. Write the name of the person for whom it is intended and it will be placed on the tree accordingly.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The Ladies' Club held a most enjoyable meeting last Tuesday at the home of Dr. Hopkins. After the business session a lesson in English history was taken up and was followed by an interesting discussion led by Mrs. R. B. Raney. An able paper on the "Crusaders" was read by Miss McLaurin. The ladies then repaired to the dining room where a splendid lunch was spread. Lafayette Gazette 12/22/1900.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Before the next weekly visit of The Gazette the anniversary of the birth-day of Christ will have been celebrated for the nineteen hundredth time by the Christian people throughout the world. As usual at this time of the year it is the pleasant duty of the journalist - the obscure scribbler of the country press not excepted - to wish one and all a merry Christmas.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> A number of the young men of Lafayette are making necessary arrangements for a dance on New Year's eve. The following committees are printed on the invitations which have just been issued:</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Arrangement - Edwin Mouton, chairman; Louis Lacoste, Nicholas Hebert, Clifton Guidry, George Pefferkorn.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Invitation Committee - H. Plonsky, chairman; Joseph Lacoste, T. J. Guilbeau, E. T. McBride, Fred Courtney.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Floor Managers - J. R. Domengeaux, chairman; Amick Courtney, Willie Levy, U. Fontenot, Rousseau Dugas.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Reception - Louis Cyr, chairman; J. Z. Domengeaux, Edwin Chargois, Leonard Landry, Harry Lessley.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The town authorities request The Gazette to state that the ordinance prohibiting the shooting of firecrackers, etc., will be enforced and that violators of this law will be punished. The attention of parents is called to this ordinance. Lafayette Gazette 12/22/1900.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Mr. Albert Clark, of Beaumont, Texas, and Miss Henriette Doucet, of Lafayette, were married at the Catholic church last Wednesday by Rev. Father Bolard. The bride is a most estimable young lady and the groom is a successful young photographer doing business at Beaumont. After the marriage ceremony was concluded at the church the newly wedded couple were driven to the Southern Pacific station where they boarded a train for Beaumont, their future home. Lafayette Gazette 12/22/1900.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;">Thanks to Fire. Co. No. 1.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></b><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> George Scherer requests The Gazette to thank Lafayette Fire Company No. 1 for valuable assistance extended to him during his illness. Mr. Scherer is sincerely grateful to the Company for its generous help. Lafayette Gazette 12/22/1900.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>Called to New Iberia.</b></span><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Mr. Ed G. Voorhies was called to New Iberia this week on account of the serious illness of his mother, Mrs. Felix Voorhies. Lafayette Gazette 12/22/1900.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The local branch 792 of the Catholic Knights of America held a meeting this week and elected the following officers: Rev. E. Forge, spiritual director; J. Alf. Mouton, president; F. E. Moss, vice-president; A. V. Labbe, financial secretary; R. H. Broussard, secretary and treasury; J. D. Mouton, trustee for three years; Albert A. Meaux, trustee for two years; F. E. Moss, trustee for one year; R. H. Broussard delegate to the next State Council which meets in New Orleans Feb. 14, 1901: J. Alf. Mouton, alternate; L. E. Lacour, sergeant-at-arms; Ulysse Poimboeuf, sentinel. Lafayette Gazette 12/22/1900.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;">Proceedings - Ordinances of Licenses for 1901.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Lafayette, La., Dec. 11, 1900.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> A regular meeting of the City Council was held this day. Mayor Chas. D. Caffery presiding. Members present: F. Demanade, J. O. Mouton, F. E. Girard, G. A. DeBlanc, H. Hohorst, C. O. Mouton. Absent: J. E. Martin.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Minutes of the previous meetings were adopted as read.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Dr. F. E. Girard reported having collected $15 for rent of pest-house property in the capacity of health-officer, for which amount he turned over his personal check.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Moved by Geo. A. DeBlanc, seconded by H. Hohorst, that 300 feet of 350 pound pressure, D. J. Hose, three years guarantee, to purchased at once. Adopted.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The W. W. and E. L. committee reported on hydrant to be place at on near power house, but was re-committed with instructions to ascertain if reported cost could not be reduced.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The mayor submitted a report of an examination of the water and light plant made by Frank Printz, consulting engineer, on Nov. 30, and Dec. 1, and showing the result of the tests applied to the electrical engines - and changes made by said engineer, and said examination and report appearing satisfactory.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> On motion, duly made and seconded, the action of the mayor in obtaining said report was approved and the cost of same, $16, was ordered paid and warrant issued.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The following bills were approved:</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Moved and duly seconded that lumber account of J. C. Nickerson be rejected. Motion carried.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Moved by F. E. Girard, seconded by G. A. DeBlanc, that the street committee be instructed to have the second street at the point where it crosses railroad fixed in such condition that the traveling public may use street from one side to the other across said railroad. Adopted.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Moved by G. A. DeBlanc, seconded by C. O. Mouton, that the W. W. & E. L. committee ascertain the probable cost of two public water drinking fountains in the town and consider best location for same. Adopted.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Moved by F. E. Girard, seconded by G. A. DeBlanc, that license of 1899 relative to liquor dealers be amended and graded as follows:</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The 1900 licenses law was then adopted with the above changes for the current year 1901, as follows:</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>AN ORDINANCE to levy, collect and enforce the payment of an annual license of persons or business firms and corporations pursuing any trade, profession, vocation, calling or business, except those expressly excepted from such license tax by Article 229 of the constitution, and prescribing the mode and method in which certain persons, subject to license, shall make report of their business.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Section I. Be it enacted, etc., that on the second day of January, A. D. 1901, and each subsequent year the tax-collector shall begin to collect and shall collect as fast as possible from each of the persons or business firm, associations of persons, and corporations pursuing within this town any trade, profession, vocation, calling or business, a license tax hereinafter graduated. All licenses shall be due and collectable during the first two (2) months of each year and all unpaid licenses shall become delinquent on the first day of March of each year and all firms that commence business after that date shall become delinquent unless the license is paid within ten (10) days.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Section II. Be it further enacted, etc., that the annual license for all kinds of business hereinafter named except as afterward provided, shall be graduated in classes.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> That for carrying on each business of manufacturing subject to license under article 229 of the constitution, the license shall be based on the gross annual receipts of said business, as follows:</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> That for each business of carrying on bank, banking company, association, corporation or agency they shall be based on the declared or nominal capital and surplus, as follows:</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Class 1. When the said declared or nominal capital and surplus is $100,000 or more and less than $200,000 the license shall be $150.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Class 2. When the said declared or nominal capital and surplus is $50,000 or more and less than $100,000 the license shall be $75.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Provided that no person or persons shall be deemed wholesale dealers unless he or they sell by the original or unbroken packages or barrels only; and provided further, that no person or persons shall be deemed wholesale dealers unless he or they sell to dealers for resale. If they sell in less quantities than original and unbroken packages, or barrels, they shall be considered retail dealers, and pay license as such. That for every business or selling at retail whether as principal, agent or commission, or otherwise, the license shall be based on the gross annual amount of sales, as follows:</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Class 1. When the gross sales are $40,000 or more and under $50,000, the license shall be $40.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Class 2. When the gross sales are $30,000 or more and less than $40,000, the license shall be $30.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Provided, that if any distilled vinous, malt or any other kind of mixed liquors be sold in connection with the business of retail merchant, grocer, oyster house, confectionery, or in less quantities than five gallons, the license for such additional business shall be as hereinafter provided for, provided further, that no license shall issue to sell liquors in less quantities than five gallons, for less than $1,000.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Provided, that retail drugstores, owned or controlled and managed by a regularly licensed graduate of pharmacy, and selling vinous, spirituous or alcoholic liquors in less quantities than one quart, as drug or medicine only, shall pay the license mentioned in this section and shall not be required to procure the license required for saloons, etc., under this act, as retail liquor dealers.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Provided further, that if drugstores, soda fountains, or other aerated water dealers offer for sale in connection, with such waters any vinous, spirituous or alcoholic liquors, such drug store, soda-fountains or dealers, shall be required to take out license as retail liquor dealers, as saloons, barrooms, etc., as provided in Section 9 of this act.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Provided further, that farmers or planters having stores situated on their farms or plantations, and selling or advancing supplies to their employes exclusively, shall not be classed as merchants, nor shall they be required to take out a license under this act.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Section 5. Be it further enacted, that for carrying on each business of gas light, electric light, water works, shoot-the-chutes, miniature railroad, saw mills employing ten or more hands, telephoning (including local and district telegraph) express company, cotton compress or ginnery, cotton pickery, slaughter house, distillery and rectifying alcoholic, or malt liquors, brewing ale, beer, porter or other malt liquor, manufacturing tobacco, cigar or cigarettes, refining sugar or molasses or either or both, manufacturing cotton seed oil, oil cake or cotton seed meal, that license shall be based on the gross annual receipts of each person, association or persons, business firm or corporation engaged in said business, as follows:</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Provided that this section shall not apply to planters and farmers grinding and refining their own sugar or molasses or ginning their own cotton or that of their tenants or manufacturing their own cotton seed into meat, cake or oil, or work by machinery for plantation or farm purposes, provided that no license shall be imposed or collected on cotton gins ginning for lint, not over four hundred bales of cotton per annum and provided further that this act shall not apply to those planters who granulate syrup for other planters during the rolling season.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Provided that any agency for any or other establishment, selling by wholesale, ale, beer or other alcoholic or malt liquors in unbroken packages as usually contained in kegs, barrels, etc., shall pay a license based as follows:</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> When said gross sales are $5,000 or more the license shall be $500. When the said gross annual receipts are less than $5,000 the license shall be $300.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Class 1. When the gross annual receipts are $200,000 or more and less than $150,000 the license shall be $500.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Class 2. When the said gross annual receipts are $200,000 or more and less than $150,000 the license shall be $500.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Class 2. When the said gross receipts are $150,000 or more and less than $200,000 the license shall be $375.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Class 3. When the said gross receipts are $100,000 or more and less than $150.000 the license shall be $250.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Class 4. When the said gross receipts are $75,000 or more and less than $100,000 the license shall be $187.50.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Class 5. When the said gross receipts are $50,000 or more and less than $75,000 the license shall be $125.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Class 6. When the said gross receipts are $37,500 or more and less than $50,000 the license shall be $93.75.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Class 7. When the gross annual receipts are $25,000 or more and less than $39,500, the license shall be $62.50.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Class 8. When the said gross receipts are over $20,000 and not less than $15,000 the license shall be $50.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Class 9. When the said gross receipts are over $15,000 and less than $20,000 the license shall be $37.50.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Class 10. When the said gross receipts are less than $15,000 the license shall be $20.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>AMUSEMENTS.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Section 5. Be it enacted, etc., that for every business or keeping a theatre, opera-house, ampitheatre, - academy of music, museum, managerie, circus or other traveling show, the license shall be based upon the number of the attaches, whether proprietors, performers, or other employes, as follows:</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Class 1. When the number of said persons is one hundred or more the license shall be $500.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Class 2. When the number of said persons is seventy-five or more and less than one hundred the license shall be $400.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Class 3. When the number of said persons is fifty or more and less than seventy-five the license shall be $300.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Class 4. When the number of said persons is thirty or more and less than fifty the license shall be $250.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Class 5. When the number of said persons is twenty or more and less than thirty the license shall be $200.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Class 6. When the number of said persons is ten or more and less than twenty the license shall be $150.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Class 7. When the number of said persons is five or more and less than ten, the license shall be $100.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Class 8. When the number of said persons is four the license shall be $75.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Class 9. When the number of said persons is three the license shall be $50.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Class 10. When the number of said persons is two the license shall be $40.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Class 11. When the number of said persons is one the license shall be $30.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Provided that the license for every hall or place where public entertainments are given not provided for in the section shall be based upon the seating capacity as follows:</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> When the number of seats or spaces number 500 or more the licenses shall be $25.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> When the number of seats or spaces number less than 500 the license shall be license shall be $20.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Provided further that no license shall be required for balls given by private persons or for charitable purposes.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> RAILROAD AGENTS, ETC.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Section 6. Be it further enacted that each person carrying on the business or calling, of selling or dealing in railroad or steamship tickets whether said tickets are sold on the streets, in the office of the company he represents, or that of any other company, shall pay an annual license graded upon the number of companies he represents to-wit: One company, $25; two companies, $40; three companies, $50.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>PEDDLERS AND HAWKERS.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Section 7. Be it further enacted, etc., that each and every peddler or hawker shall pay an annual license grades as follows:</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> When traveling on foot, $5; when traveling on horseback, $10; when traveling in one-horse vehicle, $20; when traveling in two-horse vehicle, $37.50; when traveling on any kind of a water craft, $100.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Provided that, no person shall be allowed to sell goods as clerk or clerks, of any peddler or hawker, but that he or they must pay a license, in his or their own name, but that this (unreadable word) shall not apply to watercraft.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> It is further provided that all parochial (unreadable word) officers are hereby empowered and authorized, to cause all peddlers or hawkers, to (unreadable word) their parish license, and that the said peddlers or hawkers, failing to produce or exhibit the same, the said officers are directed and empowered by this act to seize said stock of merchandise and turn the same over to any court of competent jurisdiction with due information as to the violation of this act. Provided further that the said executive officers shall be entitled to receive as fees, the sum of $5 in each and every case from any peddler or hawker, clerk or clerks employed by said peddler or hawker, when paddling without a license in violation of this act. The said amount of $5 to be recovered before any court of competent jurisdiction out of the goods so seized.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Provided further that no license shall be issued to any peddler or hawker for less than full rate for the current year.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> MOTELS, ETC.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Section 8. Be it further enacted, etc., that for every business of keeping a hotel where lodging and eating are combined the license shall be based upon the number of furnished lodging rooms for guests, as follows:</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Class 1. When the said rooms are forty-five or more and less than seventy-five the license shall be $200.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Class 2. When the said rooms are thirty or more and less than forty-five the license shall be $150.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Class 3. When the said rooms are fifteen or more and less than thirty the license shall be $100.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Class 4. When the number of said rooms is twelve or more and less than fifteen the license shall be $75.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Class 5. When the number of said rooms is nine or more and less than twelve the license shall be $50.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Class 6. When the number of said rooms is six or more and less than nine, the license shall be $40.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Provided that no license shall be required when the number of said rooms is less than six and that for every business or lodging alone the license shall be estimated on the same basis, as for hotels but graduated at one-half rates; provided that boarding houses shall pay sixty per cent of the rates of hotels.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> BARROOMS, ETC.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Section 10. Be it enacted, that for every business of barroom, cabaret, coffee-house, saloon, grogshop, beer house, beer garden or other place, where anything to be drunk or eaten, on the premises is sold directly or indirectly the license shall be based on the gross annual receipts of said business as follows:</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Class 1. When the said gross annual receipts are $10,000 or more and less than $15,000, the license shall be $3,000.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Class 2. When the said gross receipt are $7,500 or more and less than $10,000, the license shall be $2,000.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Class 3. When the said gross receipts are $5,000 or less, the license shall be $1,000.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Provided, that no license shall be charged for selling refreshments for charitable or religious purposes, and provided further that no establishment, selling or giving away or otherwise disposing or any spirits, wines, alcoholic or malt liquors in less quantities than one pint, shall pay less than $200. Be it further ordained that no one shall be allowed to engage in the retail liquor business as provided by this ordinance, without first procuring a license and any one violating this section shall be liable to a fine of $100 and in default of payment 30 days imprisonment or each at the discretion of the mayor.</b></span><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; font-size: xx-large;"> Be it further enacted that any person beginning business shall for the first year pay the lowest amount provided by this ordinance. Provided further that when any kind of business provided for in this section, shall be combined with any other business provided for Section 8 the same classification shall be made as provided in this section, but the price for the licenses shall be equal to the price of the license required for each business separately.</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; font-size: xx-large;"> Section 10. Be it enacted, etc., that for every business of keeping billiard tables, pigeon hole, Jenny Lind, pool or bagatelle tables, and ten pin alleys, from which revenue is derived a license of $10 for each such table or alley shall be required and paid in addition to any other license due by the establishment, in which said tables or alleys may be situated. Provided that all persons, association of persons or business firms, and corporations engaged in the sale of soda water, meads, confection, cakes, etc., exclusively, shall be rated as follows:</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; font-size: xx-large;"> Class 1. When the gross annual sales are three thousand dollars and more than $2,000, the license shall be $10.</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; font-size: xx-large;"> Class 2. When the gross sales are less than $2,000, the license shall be $5.</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; font-size: xx-large;"> Provided, that this provision shall not apply to places where alcoholic, vinous or malt liquors are sold, and provided that, druggists selling soda-water, mead, etc., shall be required to take out a license under this act.</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; font-size: xx-large;"> Section 2. Be it enacted, etc., that for every individual or company carrying on the profession or business agency for steamboat, draying, trucking, keeping cabs, carriages, hacks or horses for hire, undertakers, owners or lessees, of toll bridges and ferries, master builders, stevedores, bill posting or tacking, contractors and mechanics who employ assistance, the license shall be graded as follows:</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; font-size: xx-large;"> Class 1. When the gross annual receipts are $1,000, or more the license shall be $20.</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; font-size: xx-large;"> Class 2. When the gross receipts are $750, or more and less than $1,000, the license shall be $15.</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; font-size: xx-large;"> Section 13. Be it further enacted, that all traveling vendors of stoves, lightning rods, and clocks, shall pay a license annually as peddlers or not. For everything trading stamp company issuing stamps to merchants, and all other dealers of every kind whatsoever, where the gross annual receipts are less than $5,000 the license shall be $125 and when the gross receipts are above $5,000 the license shall be $250.</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; font-size: xx-large;"> Section 14. Be it further enacted that on the 1st day of February of each year the tax collector, or ex-officio tax-collector shall deliver to the attorney appointed by the Council, for the purpose a complete list of all delinquent license-payers together with their location and kind of business, and the attorney shall immediately proceed to collect the same in accordance with this act, and if not collected within thirty days from the date of delivery of the lists of the collector of taxes, or of ex-officio tax-collector of taxes it shall be the duty of said attorney to render a written report giving the reasons for non-collection to the collector whose duty it shall be to report same to the Council.</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; font-size: xx-large;"> Section 27. Be it enacted, that in addition to the penalties provided in this ordinance, all unpaid license bear interest at the rate of two per cent per month from the first day of February and the payment thereon shall be secured by first mortgage in favor of the corporation on the property, movable or immovable, of the delinquent owing the license and the tax-collector shall collect said interest as provided by existing law and provisions of this ordinance.</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; font-size: xx-large;"> Be it enacted that a person, firm or company, having more than one place of business shall pay a separate license for each place of business.</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; font-size: xx-large;"> Section 29. Be it enacted that all laws or parts of laws in conflict with this act are hereby repealed.</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; font-size: xx-large;"> Section 30. Be it enacted that, the licenses issued in pursuance of this ordinance, shall be for the calendar year beginning Jan. 1, 1901 and ending Dec. 31, 1901.</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; font-size: xx-large;"> Section 31. Be it enacted that, this ordinance take effect from and after its adoption by the Council.</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; font-size: xx-large;"> Resolved that the Council does consider it to the interest of this town to accept the proposition of Messrs. Coleman & Malochee at the present time. Adopted.</b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> From the Lafayette <i>Advertiser</i> of December 22nd, 1894:</span></b><b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">SPEND YOUR MONEY WHERE YOU MAKE IT.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;"> In our last issue, under the above caption, we pointed out in a way to be easily understood, the harmful effects to the community that resulted from residents of one place sending off to other localities for such commodities as were readily obtainable at home. We showed that the direct consequence of the practice of patronizing distant markets was to withdraw money from local circulation and necessarily, from the support of the residents composing a community. As whatever operates against the interests of one member of a community, likewise militates against the welfare of is neighbor, on account of a mutuality of interests determined by an immutable law, it must follow that just in proportion as the home merchant suffers loss of profit on purchases that could be made of him, but that is paid to a merchant of another locality instead, to an analogous extent is the interest of the person making such purchases, undermined. This effect may be scarcely perceptible when restricted to an individual case, but is is surely and powerfully felt in the aggregate, the community suffering in general, as a consequence. If the lawyer and physician of Lafayette, representing one class of its citizens, do not patronize the merchant, baker and other tradesmen of his town, representing another class of its citizens, and the latter engaged the services of lawyers and physicians residing in far removed localities in preference to the men of profession belonging to Lafayette, neither class would have the means of earning a livelihood and both classes would be equally affected. Deprived of a means of substance at home the individual members of the community would be forced to seek new fields of employment and the town would go into bankruptcy.<br />
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The foregoing illustration has been employed to demonstrate the great detriment capable of being accomplished by the pursuit of such a course, especially if carried to an extreme, and our more thoughtful people should give to this subject the serious consideration that is warranted by its importance, for an underlying principle of grave magnitude is here involved.<br />
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It would be well for each one to take a selfish view of this question and patronize the local merchant not so much to help the latter as to build up one's own material interests, for by contributing to the welfare of the home tradesman you are inevitably adding to your own prosperity. The two things cannot be separated. Expenditure of money for our daily living is a necessity, but it is not possible to spend money that we have never earned or do not possess. The less money we send away from home the more money there will be in local circulation, and the more money there is in local circulation the prosperous will be every individual coming within the reach of its influence.<br />
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We trust that our effort to arouse that worthy class of persons for whom our remarks find most direct application, to a realization of the far reaching and baneful effects of the practice we have condemned, will be fruitful of some good. We recognize the personal right of every citizen to exercise his high privilege accorded all free (unreadable word) to do just as he or she pleases, and do not intend that our expression shall be accepted in other that (unreadable words) spirit.<br />
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(Rest is not clear enough to finish. Gist: Upbuilding of our community in which we live depends on our own.......our interest binds.....and we want to live in way that ....common welfare.<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Lafayette Advertiser 12/22/1894.</b></span> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Why this large section of fertile country has not prospered ? We wonder not the cause. Why its population failed to reach the 10,000 mark ? Is a question easily solved. Our people do not possess the moral courage and energy desired. For instance we take New Iberia, Crowley are, as proofs of our assertion, to show that it is entirely due to the strong spirit and great energy of its people. Chance has no more to do in the affairs of the world, as was in olden times, nearly everything was ascribed to chance, but now pluck has taken its place, and dormant energy is no stock to indulge in at present.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> The Advertiser voices the sentiment of the entire population of Lafayette in expressing the hope that our worthy and struggling little sister town of Breaux Bridge will realize at an early day its heart's greatest desire - railway communication with the world, via the town of Lafayette. An effort was made by citizens of the two towns, several months ago, to interest the Southern Pacific Company in the building of a branch road from Breaux Bridge to Lafayette, but the effort proved of no avail, the company assigning no special reason for declining all propositions submitted in aid of the enterprise.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Having had occasion to visit that section of the town in which the public school house is located we thought to take advantage of the opportunity to inspect the brick walk donated by Mr. B. Falk to the public school, announcement of Mr. Falk's expressed intention of laying such a walk having been made through the columns of The Advertiser several months ago. Our presence on the ground made it quite apparent there was no brick wall visible in any direction within the range of the eyesight. We concluded that Mr. Falk had been prevented from carrying out his promise until this time on account of other and more pressing matters demanding his attention, and have no doubt it is his purpose to lay the brick walk in the very near future, at least, before next vacation. Lafayette Advertiser 12/22/1894.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b style="font-size: large;">We have received from a friend the Almanac and Calendar of the Apostleship of Prayer for 1895. The beautiful cover design embodying the Apostleship coat of arms, and done in five different colors, is a triumph of artistic illumination. The handsome frontispiece of Our Lady of Lourdes, the many superb half tone engravings which embellish the pages, the varied and readable matter, the exquisite verses, and the mine of statistics relative to the work of the League make the Apostleship Almanac for 1895 a most fitting souvenir of the golden Jubilee year, indispensable to league directors, promoters and associates. It is issued from the new office of the Central Direction 27 and 29 West street, New York, and the price being only 10 cts., makes it a cheap almanac. Lafayette Advertiser 12/22/1894.</b></span><br />
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Dr, J. H. Mumford, who has recently located at Indian Bayou from the northern part of the state, was in our town last Wednesday.<br />
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A finished picture for only 5 cents. Were? Next to the post-office. It is done by dropping a nickel in the slot of an automatic machine.<b> </b></span></span></div>
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Dr. Weir, son of T. D. Weir, who is located at Burke Station in the practice of medicine, paid the paternal home a visit this week.<br />
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<b>The Christmas exercises of Prof. Greig's school will be held in the school house and will begin at 2:30 p. m. sharp. Friends and patrons are invited to attend.</b> </span></span></div>
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T. M. Biossat, Mouton & Salles, Moss Bros & Co. and D. V. Gardebled are the business firms especially advertising seasonable holiday gods in this issue of The Advertiser, and all three of these firms are well prepared to supply your needs.<br />
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The performance of the Otto H. Krause Stock Company at the opera house last Sunday night did not give the satisfaction anticipated.<br />
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<b>You can get suited in Christmas and New Year cards at Moss Bros. & Co. They are showing a most attractive line this season.</b> </span></div>
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Ask John O. Mouton about the Daily States cigar and he will tell you that customers are well pleased with them, and always inquire for them.<br />
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<b>We gratefully acknowledge several complimentary criticisms of our execution of the programs for the dancing soiree that will take place at Crescent Hotel Christmas eve.</b> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;"> From Wednesday morning to Thursday night of next week we will devote special time to the collection at our office, of amounts due us from subscribers and patrons who have found it inconvenient to pay up before that time. Our thanks are due to those who so promptly responded to our first request for a settlement.<br />
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<b>Toy books and story books for children, and nicely bound books by popular authors, in single volumes and sets, suitable for holiday gifts, abound in great variety at Moss Bros. & Co.</b> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> At the primary election held last Saturday to select a nominee for a police juror to succeed Mr. Ford Huffapuir in the secnd ward, Mr. Jos. W. Broussard, brother of Sheriff Broussard received a majority (78) votes.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Wedding Announcement.</b> -</span> </span>Formal announcement has been made of the marriage of Miss Julia Olivier to Mr. Frederick Hobein on the 27th inst., at St. John's catholic church in this town.<br />
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Mr. Felix Villere, employed in the construction of the new catholic church at Carencro, was precipitated to the ground from the top of a ladder last Tuesday, but fortunately suffered no serious injury.<br />
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The man who wears "THE BUCK SKIN BREECHES" has a happy wife. She never had to mend. Every pair warranted.<b> </b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b> On account of its proximity to Christmas the visit of the Southern Pacific pay car yesterday was fraught with peculiar interest for our railroad boys.</b> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;"> The application of Mr. Martin Bagley for a change of venue from Vermilion to Lafayette parish, was granted by the court sitting at Abbeville, on the 14th instant. The case will come up for trial at the next term of the criminal court. Mr. Bagley being charged with murder committed in Vermilion parish.<br />
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<b>The caravan of Midway Plaisance savoring that took Lafayette by surprise last Tuesday, succeeded in squelching an admission fee from a goodly number of our young as well as more mature citizens. The show was a miserable disappointment to all those who either had to "attend a lodge meeting" or "set up with a sick friend."</b> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;"> Negotiations that had been in progress for several days and by which Mrs. Antoine Guidry was to assume control and management of the Rigues Hotel, came to an abrupt ending Thursday of last week, Mrs. Guidry relinquishing all further intention of securing possession of this most popular hostelry.<br />
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<b>The children's festival that was to have taken place at the Methodist Christmas eve will be postponed until the afternoon of the 27th so as to not conflict with the exercise of Prof. Greig's school Monday evening. The interesting programs of songs, recitations and games is being arranged for the children's festival, under the direction of Mrs. Randle, promises to be one of much enjoyment to the little folks.</b> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;"> At their stated communication on Saturday December, 15th inst., Hope Lodge No. 145 F. A. <i>M.</i>elected the following officers for the ensuing year: Chas. D. Caffery, W. M. ; Wm. Campbell, S. W.; D. A. Cochran, J. W.; F. S. Mudd, Treasurer; Crow Girard, Secretary.; John Vigneaux, S. D.;<br />
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Mr. W. A. Bonnet, the well known photographer has decided to reopen a photograph gallery in Lafayette and will arrive here in the early part of January. He will occupy his former stand in the second story of Moss Bros. & Co.'s building. Mr. Bonnet is an artist of rare merit as the work he has done in this community during a former residency in Lafayette, abundantly testifies, and his return is a valuable acquisition to the town.<br />
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On going of duty last Monday morning Mr. Auguste V. Labbe, an employee in the Waters-Pierce Company's local agency, discovered that the office had been burglarized sometime during Saturday or Sunday night. A small amount of money the agent is accustomed to carrying over night for change, was found missing from the drawer of the desk in which it was kept locked up. There is no clue to the theft.<br />
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A sad accident occurred at Broussardville last Wednesday. A young man by the name of Alphonse Woutreaux while jumping from one car to another fell between them and was killed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;"> Engineers, Conductors and brakemen smoke the Daily States cigar. It is made of imported tobacco and is the best 5c. Cigar on the market today. FOR SALE by John O. Mouton.<br />
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<b>Copies of the last number of the North American Review can always be procured of Moss Bros. & Co. The December number is a specially strong one, containing very able contributions from Monsignor Satilli on "The Catholic School System in Rome"; "Brigandage On Our Railroads" by the Hon. Wade Hampton and "Our Experiments in Financial Legislation" by the Comptroller of the Currency.</b> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Gen. F. F. Myles visited his fine farm and country residence near town, this week.<br />
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We received a pleasant visit from postmaster J. R. Davis, of Duson, last Tuesday.<b> </b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b> Go to Gardebled's pharmacy for fine candies and bonbons. A complete assortment at lowest prices.</b> Mr. L. E. Lacour and brother made a flying business trip to New Iberia last Wednesday.<br />
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Dr. Russel Caffery and bride arrived in our town yesterday and are the guests of their brother, Chas. D. Caffery, Esq.<b> </b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;"><b> "The Child Stealer," a great drama will be presented at Falk's Opera House by Emma Warren and her superb company. </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;"> A fine assortment of fine candies and bonbons for the holidays at Gardebled's.<br />
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Mr. Albert Arceneaux, who already owns several small houses in our town has lately begun to the erection of another building for the purpose of renting.<br />
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<b>The Emma Warren theatrical company, traveling with its own band and orchestra, will visit Lafayette the 23rd instant. Reserved seats now on sale at Falk's Opera House.</b> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;"> What might have resulted in a disastrous conflagration Thursday night, was promptly nipped in the bud by Prof. W. A. LeRosen's presence of mind, a ladder, and axe and a bucket of water. The flue in the professor's sleeping apartment at Mrs. A. C. Young's caught fire and the flames had begun to communicate to the contiguous woodwork, when they were effectively extinguished as just reported.<br />
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<b>Next week E. W. Phillips, contractor and builder of New Iberia, will begin the construction of two cottages on Mr. P. B. Roy's lot adjoining Moss Bros. & Co.'s store, mentioned in these columns.</b> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;"> Engineer Charley Devoe, who sustained such serious bodily injury while in the discharge of his duties, recently, is said to be improving very fast under treatment at the Charity Hospital at New Orleans.<br />
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We return thanks to Dr. Arthur Guilbeau for a complimentary copy of his "Magnolia Blossoms" schottische. The doctor is possessed of musical talent of no mean order as his latest composition indicates. Lafayette Advertiser 2/22/1894.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> With characteristic vigor the Breaux Bridge Valley of the Teche gets after the people and makes a very earnest effort to infuse some life in our dormant bodies. Our good neighbor is perfectly right. The people of this section is unfortunately absent from ours. Our confrere is correct; Breaux Bridge needs a railroad and the only way she will get it is by having it built from Lafayette. Concert of action on the part of the people of both towns is all that is required to attain the desired end. The citizens of Rayne have organized a company and will build a road from their town to Church Point. If a small town like Rayne possesses the energy and wealth to push a project of this kind to a successful termination is it possible that a city like Lafayette with the assistance of Breaux Bridge cannot do as much? A road, as proposed by our confrere, would be of great benefit to both towns, and to the surrounding country, and we assure him that we shall do all in our power as a journal to induce the people to take over the proper interest in this movement. We publish below the Valley of the Teche's timely editorial and advise all to read it:</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>Why this large section of fertile country has not prospered ? We wonder not the cause. Why its population failed to reach the 10,000 mark ? Is a question easily solved. Our people do not possess the moral courage and energy desired. For instance we take New Iberia, Crowley are, as proofs of our assertion, to show that it is entirely due to the strong spirit and great energy of its people. Chance has no more to do in the affairs of the world, as was in olden times, nearly everything was ascribed to chance, but now pluck has taken its place, and dormant energy is no stock to indulge in at present.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> For a number of years, our people is looking for railroad connection with the outer world. It is a rich and beautiful sugar cane country, susceptible of immense development, which requires but little inducement to interest the Southern Pacific railroad in building up a branch road.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> We need and want a railroad, and by all means, we will have it, and in accordance with business principles we think that a line built from here to Lafayette, which is a prominent railroad center, for going any way: West, East, or North, would be better for us. But should we not be successful in getting it there, we must look elsewhere. So we ask all those interested in this move to give us a pull. Says the Attakapas Vindicator, "Brains mixed with printer's ink make the most powerful compound known to the civilized world." So, let us all follow this and ask our Brothers to give us a help.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Let us start the ball rolling and keep it rolling. Let us all pull together and the long needed railroad will come out sure. Let us not stop here. From the Breaux Bridge Valley of the Teche.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> The Advertiser voices the sentiment of the entire population of Lafayette in expressing the hope that our worthy and struggling little sister town of Breaux Bridge will realize at an early day its heart's greatest desire - railway communication with the world, via the town of Lafayette. An effort was made by citizens of the two towns, several months ago, to interest the Southern Pacific Company in the building of a branch road from Breaux Bridge to Lafayette, but the effort proved of no avail, the company assigning no special reason for declining all propositions submitted in aid of the enterprise.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Under caption "An Invitation to Northern and Western men" the Advocate of Baton Rouge has produced a journal attracting attention to the resources of Louisiana. It is edited by the Bureau of Immigration and indicates close research by the authors of the several articles contained therein, all expanding on the theory that our state presents unrivaled opportuties for the settler. Speaking of Lafayette parish the volume is very praising, referring particularly to the fertility of our soil and the growth of tropical fruits. It certainly is to be hoped the book will be successful in its purpose and obtain for the state a large influx of immigration. </span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b>Lafayette Gazette 12/22/1894.</b></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Excellent Opportunity for Real Estate Man. -</span></b></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Some people from North Dakota came here a few weeks since intending to locate providing they obtained land, but finding available lands taken up they left this locality and went to Jefferson Island, Iberia parish. We suggested in our last issue that there was an elegant opportunity for a real estate man right here in Lafayette. There is a bonanza for some one who may grasp the opportunity.<span style="font-size: x-small;"> <b>Lafayette Gazette 12/22/1894.</b></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">Just Passing Through. - </span></b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">John E. McDonald, the ever genial Mac, passed through Lafayette Sunday night, being on his way to Houston to do some work in connection with the "time-tables" which he is getting up for the Southern Pacific company.</span></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;">Adding On. - </span></b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Our good friend, Bob Richard, is having a store room added to the Bagarry barber shop, and will start in business for himself on the 1st of January. He will keep a complete line of gent's furnishing goods, such as shirts, collars, handkerchiefs and all kinds of underwear. Bob is well and favorably known and will doubtless get his share of the public patronage. </span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b>Lafayette Gazette 12/22/1894.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> A horrible death happened at Broussardville Wednesday night. Alphonse Boudreaux, aged about 18 years, was run over by a freight train and his body was terribly mangled. The unfortunate young man had gone to the depot to carry some lunch for his brother, a brakeman on the road, and while waiting about the railroad yards he jumped on a car to take a ride and fell between the wheels with the fatal result mentioned above. His head was mashed into a jelly and his body was literally cut in two. Coroner Gladu went to Broussardville and held an inquest and made a report in accordance with the facts. Young Boudreaux was an exemplary youth and his untimely and tragic death will be deeply regretted by a large circle of friends. He was an industrious lad and his sad demise will be an irreparable loss to a widowed mother. <b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Lafayette Gazette 12/22/1894.</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> A primary election was held in the second ward to select a member of the Police Jury to replace Mr. Ford Hoffpauir whose resignation from that body was necessitated by continued illness. The vote cast was as follows: Jos. W. Broussard 78, Ben Avant 62, and W. M. Harson 23. Mr. Broussard is a very worthy gentleman and will prove a useful member of the Police Jury. Lafayette Gazette 12/22/1894.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> What a pity that Charles A. Dana of the Sun, Joseph Pulitzer of the World, or even Col. Baker of the Times-Democrat, don't come to Lafayette to get some pointers about running their newspapers. This, like all other towns, has within its limits a few "Knowalls" who could tell these distinguished editors more about the newspaper business in ten minutes than the late Horace Greeley could have told them in a month. And the wonder is: Why don't these intellectual giants go where they could display their peculiar abilities; but, "Full many a flower is born to blush unseen and waste its sweetness on the desert air." Lafayette Gazette 12/22/1894.</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Our good friend, Bob Richard, is having a store room added to the Bagarry barber shop, and will start in business for himself on the 1st of January. He will keep a complete line of gent's furnishing goods, such as shirts, collars, handkerchiefs and all kinds of underwear. Bob is well and favorably known and will doubtless get his share of the public patronage. Lafayette Gazette 12/22/1894.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Mr. Charles Steiner, brought to our office Saturday an orange measuring sixteen inches in circumference, the skin of which was five-eights of an inch in thickness. It was of the sweet variety. Mr. Steiner says that from the tree bearing this fruit last year he obtained five hundred oranges, but this year the same plant only produced five. He attributes this defect to the early frost. Lafayette Gazette 12/22/1894.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Hope Lodge No. 145 F. & A. M. held a meeting on the 15th instant and elected officers to serve for the ensuing year: Chas. D. Caffery, W. M.; Wm. Campbell, S. W.; D. A. Cochrane, J. W.; S. Mudd, treasurer; Crow Girard, secretary; Albert Cayard, S. D.; Jno. Vigneaux, J. D.; Jean Brun, tyler.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Mr. and Mrs. D. Cayret entertained a few friends at their residence Sunday evening in honor of Master L. Francez, of Carencro. The charming hostess spared no pains to make the time pass most pleasantly, and a more delightful evening was never spent by the guests, who were; Misses Eugenie Bernard, Nidia Campbell, Alida Campbell, Dr. and Mrs. J. P. Francez, Edmond Couret, Horace Mouton, Loulou Breaux, G. Francez, Rene Bonnet and Gaston Mouton. Lafayette Gazette 12/22/1894.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> In Christ church last Wednesday evening Miss Edith Cushman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Cushman, was married to Dr. Russel Caffery, Rev. H. D. Ayes, rector of the church officiating. The church was well filled with friends and relatives, the "Daughters of the Church," of which the bride was one, were well represented. To the familiar strains of Mendelson's wedding march the bridal party entered the front door and proceeded up the aisle to the chancel, as follows: The ushers, Messrs. Charles Barry, J. H. Daughtery, J. W. McCuthon and Charles Calhoun; best man Mr. Dan Caffery, brother of the bridegroom; maid of honor, Miss Janie Cushman, sister of the bride's mother, with the bridegroom and the bride with her father, Mr. Cushman. After the ceremony Dr. and Mrs. Caffery left for New Orleans, whence, after a short stay, they go to San Antonio, where they will be at home after January 1 at 118 Avenue D. The bride wore a traveling costume of tan colored silk, trimmed with brown velvet and white point lace, with hat and gloves to match, and Miss Cushman wore a street costume of gray novelty goods, trimmed with pale blue satin and white lace. The chancel was beautifully decorated with palms and Southern smilax forming pillars of green on each side the entrance. From the beak of the eagle on the reading desk a heart of pale pink roses was hung by a white satin ribbon. A long rope of evergreens was festooned from the arch above the entrance to the chancel and from its center hung a four-leaved shamrock. From the Houston Post. -</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Dr. Caffery is a native of this parish being the brother of our townsman Mr. C. D. Caffery. He is well known in Lafayette where he has many friends who wish him much happiness. Lafayette Gazette 12/22/1894.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> One of the prettiest weddings ever witnessed in Lafayette was the one last Tuesday which united Mr. Joseph Ducote and Miss Caroline Martin in the sacred bonds of marriage. Nuptial ceremonies always attract large crowds of people in Lafayette, and this occasion was no exception to the rule. Long before the appointed hour a large number of people assembled in front of the Catholic church and waited for the arrival of the bridal party, who came at the time and walked to the altar in the following order: Miss Louise Revillon, the bridesmaid, prettily attired in a beautiful costume of pink silk, and the groomsman, Mr. Robert A. Bailey; next came the bride, becomingly gowned in brocaded satin, leaning on the arm of her brother, Mr. J. E. Martin. She was the ideal bride in her elegant dress, which was a splendid specimen of the dressmaker's art. The followed the bridgegroom accompanied by his aunt, Mrs. Jules Revillon. The impressive ceremony of the church was performed by the Rev. Father Maltrait who made a brief sermon and spoke very feelingly. After the the reverend gentleman had concluded the ceremony and pronounced the happy couple husband and wife, a few friends and members of the two families repaired to the future home of Mr. and Mrs. Ducote and extended them their earnest congratulations and good wishes. Refreshments were served and toasts were proposed to the happiness of the newly made couple. Some very handsome and valuable presents attested the esteem of many well-wishers. Lafayette Gazette 12/22/1894.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;">A Relic of Lafitte.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Dr. H. E. Martin, of Acadia parish, came to Lafayette this week and brought with him a very curious old pistol, which, no doubt, was once the property of the famous pirate, Lafitte. It was found near Bayou Nepiquet by some people while searching for treasures supposed to have been buried by LaFitte. It is exactly fifteen inches in length with the cannon in a yellow metal resembling copper. What bears out our statement that it belonged to the great pirate is the name "LAFITTE" in capital letters engraved on the handle. While the letters are somewhat effaced, they are easily discernible with a glass, but with the naked eye it is impossible to see them. This odd relic is now in the possession of a gentleman in Lafayette where it will remain for some days after which, it is intended to forward it to the Louisiana Historical Society at New Orleans. Lafayette Gazette 12/22/1894.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The Gazette wishes a merry Christmas to all its readers.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Mr. H. H. Hohorst went to New Orleans this week on some business.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Exactly thirty-nine bachelors took in the show at Falk's Tuesday night.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> We acknowledge receipt of the 95 calendar of the Columbia Bicycle Company.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> A Boston man says our streets reminded him of home - they are so circuitous.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> A number of young ladies are making preparations to give a party at the Crescent Hotel on Christmas eve.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Charles Debaillon from the Crescent city Thursday to spend the holidays with his parents.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Don Greig, who is attending school at Port Gibson, Miss., came to spend the holidays with the family of his uncle, Dr. F. S. Mudd.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The Otto H. Kraus theatrical company performed at Falk's Opera House Sunday night to a fair audience.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> At one time last Saturday there were seven hundred and fifty cars in the Southern Pacific yard, all loaded.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The "Ranger" in charge of Paymaster Hanford doled out to the railroad men their pay Saturday. About $8,500 was disbursed.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> A car containing sixty bales of cotton caught fire from the sparks of a locomotive at Mouton Switch Thursday week and was totally destroyed.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Perhaps the Fault Lies Back of Them with Their Early Training.</span></span></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><b> </b><span style="font-size: small;">Why are there so many bachelors and old maids nowadays? Perhaps one reason lies in the education of our modern girls and the blame must rest with their mothers. Consider the life of a girl belonging to the upper middle-class from the age of eighteen to twenty eight; it is a careless, selfish, irresponsible epoch, in which the daughter studies her own convenience and pleasure solely, and the mother, by foolish indulgence, aids and abets her. Once a girl is free from the trammels of the school-room, and is fully fledged in society, nothing is denied her. She may be late in bed, or, perchance, take her breakfast there, the while she skims a novel belonging to the "new" order of fiction. Her day is compassed with no single duty save to look her best and enjoy life. There is time in such an existence for the ugly weeds of jealousy, thoughtless, unkind chatter, and even free behavior to take root and flourish. Then, perhaps, some young man of modest means comes along, and offers his heart and hand to the daughter. As a single girl she is free from all responsibility. She has not to consider ways and means, paterfamilias never refuses to make the dress check bigger if desired, and she has few wishes ungratified. If she marries, her suitor can only offer her a much smaller home than that to which she has been accustomed; a restricted income, probably; and the sweet yet solemn duties of wife, and later, oft-times, those of mother. The prospect does not appeal very keenly to the egotistical maiden, and as the life she is living only teaches her to love herself before any one else, the would-be lover receives his conge.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Another class of girl, fed by the "new" play and the "new" novel, cannot make up her mind to wed, because of the grisly skeletons for which she has been tutored to seek in a man's past. We take it that the parents of a girl, whose position and experience give them a much better chance of judging, will certainly ascertain whether the man is a worthy suitor, and if they deem him so, surely it is unwise for a girl to pry into every past episode. But, with an imagination that has been unhealthily reared, that has been taught to look for evil where it may not be, the modern girl rushes in where angels fear to tread, and the pure, warm love which, coming from a fresh, innocent heart, is a safeguard to many a man is denied her lover. Unless the suitor comes up to the standard of virtue as shown in the hero of certain feminine and one-sided novels, she will have none of him. Thus it comes to pass that the fin-de-siecle wooers are faring very hardily.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Meanwhile the happy years of early womanhood, when all the world is kind, roll by, and the Rubicon of thirty is crossed. Then it is that single girl awakes to the knowledge of what she has lost, or is losing - the pleasant duties of house mistress, with husband and children to consider, are denied her, and she sighs for the clinging touch of baby fingers and the mother-love in whose train follow so many noble qualities. If the daughter sees her mistake in time, and is able to rectify it, a happy and useful life may still await her. But what is needed to render girls desirable wives should be taught them from their earliest years. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> <b>From the New York Advertiser and in the Lafayette Advertiser 12/22/1894. </b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> A number of exercises have been prepared by the teachers and students of the Institute to mark the close of the school term for the Christmas Holidays. One of these, the joint open meeting of the two literary societies took place last night. The other events are an exhibition. The other events are an exhibition of the industrial department to-day between 2 and 4 p. m., and a benefit concert to Mr. Wm. Hayden next Monday evening at 8 o'clock.</span></span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The exhibit to-day will consist of the products made in the sewing and cooking schools of the domestic science department; the work of the manual training department; and drawings made by the art classes during the two months that Miss Guidry has taught them. There will, therefore, be on exhibition fine needle work, dresses, laces, etc., made by the sewing classes; jellies, preserves and other canned things, done by the cooking classes; desks, dressers, book-cases, tables and other furniture, made in the shop; pencil and water color work by the classes in art; and photographs made in the dark room. The young ladies of the domestic science department will serve chocolate during the exhibition and fair, which will take place between 2 and 4 o'clock. All the articles on exhibit will be offered for sale.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The Hayden benefit concert will take place next Monday evening at 8' o'clock. Mr. Hayden will be assisted on the program by Mr. and Mrs. Vavasseur Mouton, Miss Lucille Revillon, and Prof. Sontag. An exceptionally entertaining evening is looked for. The success of the organ recital given at St. Paul's church in New Orleans by Mr. Hayden last Monday. The concert will be given in the Auditorium of the Institute. The charge for admission will be fifty cents. </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Lafayette Gazette 12/19/1903.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"> PROGRESSIVE LAFAYETTE.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> A special meeting of the City Council was held last Thursday to take action on the petition of citizens praying that Jefferson and Pierce streets be widened ten feet.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"><b> </b>Having considered the foregoing petitions, the following was adopted :</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Be it ordained by the City Council of Lafayette, La., that the Council considers it to be a matter of public importance and utility, that Jefferson and Pierce streets be widened in the manner proposed in said petitions; that the donations of land and money tendered by the above named petitioners for that purpose be and the same are hereby accepted, and </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Be it further ordained, that in order to effect the widening of said streets, that this Council will expropriate such portions of lots abutting owners as may be necessary for that purpose, and, moreover, will meet such additional and reasonable expense necessary in the premises not covered by the above donations.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The spirit of progress and enterprise which had its birth in old Lafayette with the movement that gave to our little city a first class system of water works and electric lights, nearly ten years ago, has continued to glow among our people and has found fruition in various notable public enterprises and improvements.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> A striking example of the public spiritedness of the citizens of Lafayette is furnished by the movement launched three days ago to widen Jefferson and Pierce streets between the foot of Lincoln Avenue and Vermilion street. In less than 48 hours the consent to donate or to sell ten feet of frontage was obtained from nineteen twentieths of the property holders on the west side of these streets, and upward of $1,000 was raised by cash subscription among the residents on the east side, toward defraying the cost of carrying out the undertaking.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The widening of this thoroughfare had come to be a pressing public necessity from the fact that these connecting streets form the principal and the most direct route between the south, west and central portions of the town to the railroad. The travel and traffic along this route during the busy season has reached proportions that caused daily blockading of the thoroughfare and serious inconvenience to the public. The necessity of increasing the width of this always too narrow street had often been discussed in the past, but it was generally conceded to be impracticable on account of buildings already established along the route. And though it was a consummation ever so devoutly wished for, the achievement could never be have been accomplished and the obstacles surmounted without just such a spirit of unselfishness and broadmindedness as was displayed by all parties at interest in the matter.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The Gazette takes great satisfaction and pride in recording such a conspicuous exhibition of public spirit and public benefaction on the part of a large number of Lafayette people, and with such striking proof of a willingness to promote the public welfare there need not be any anxiety for the future progress of Lafayette.<b> </b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The street fair is in full swing. All the weeks crowds have attended the daily performances. The firemen are in charge of all the entertainments are every effort is made to preserve the peace. Today and tomorrow are the last days of the fair. Lafayette Gazette 12/19/1903.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Lafayette Gazette 12/19/1903</span>.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;"><b>For the Penitentiary. -</b> </span><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Sheriff Broussard and Deputy Dave Spell left for Baton Rouge Monday in charge of seven convicts to be incarcerated in the State penitentiary. The prisoners, all negroes, are Bebe Gillaume, Paul Bernard, Jos. Fuselier, Adam Maxile, Willie Smith, Jos. Andrus, and Caesar Buchanan. During the week the parish jail has been empty and the jail doors thrown open. The jail was thoroughly fumigated and cleaned by Jailer Labbe and Deputy Trahan.</span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span></span><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: xx-small;">Lafayette Gazette 12/19/1903.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;"><b>The McDonald Stock Co. - </b></span><span style="font-family: "georgia";">The McDonald Stock Co. will hold the boards at Falk's Opera-house for one week commencing Dec. 20, in a series of magnificent performances, introducing comedy, drama, music, dancing, interspersed with up-to-date specialties. They will introduce magnificent scenic and mechanical effects at every performance. It is the best show of the season at popular prices. Reserved seats are on sale at the usual places. The opening bill will be Broken Hearts. The prices are 15, 25 and 35 cents. There will be a matinee on Friday and Saturday. The prices for the matinees are 10 and 20 cents.<span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: xx-small;"><b>Lafayette Gazette 12/19/1903.</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Alcide C. Landry will hold a public auction at Scott, on Saturday morning, Dec. 26, in front of P. H. Mouton's saloon of a lot of horses, horned cattle and agricultural implements.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Mr. Jno. I. Bell for many years superintendent of the local agency of the Waters Pierce Oil Co., at this place as resigned his position. Mr. P. Labbe has taken his place, and Mr. Aug. V. Labbe has remained in the employ of the company but will hereafter travel as a salesman. Lafayette Gazette 12/19/1903.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> The Woman's Literary Club of Lafayette, in this, its first publication of notes for the year 1903-1904 heartily invites the interest of all its well-wishers in the progress of its work, literary and otherwise.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> The Club is interesting itself conscientiously in a study of American authors. Up to this time, Irving, Lowell, Holmes, Emerson and Stevenson have demanded the attention of the Club at its various fortnightly meetings. On Saturday, December 5, at the home of Mrs. Baxter Clegg, Robert Louis Stevenson proved to be the subject of a very comprehensive program and later, of a very profitable discussion.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Stevenson's claim to a place in American Literature was presented by Mrs. Oren Hopkins in a paper on his life in America, which number was followed by a criticism on his essays by Mrs. J. A. Martin and a survey of his letters by Mrs. Thomas Hopkins.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>Lafayette Gazette 12/19/1903.</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The correspondent of the Lafayette Advertiser of the issue of December 16, under the signature of "A Voter," as proof of the faith that is in him, urges several complaints against the present administration, which may be summarized as follows:</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> It is charged that the administration of the public business has been careless and extravagant.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> He says the contributions to the cause of public education have not been in proportion to the public revenues.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> He urges that the assessment is not properly taken, as shown by proceedings of the police jury under resolution by Mr. Landry, which provides that hereafter the assessment will be rejected unless taken by deputies as directed by law.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> He says the committee appointed by the police jury could not make a final settlement with the sheriff owing to his failure to publish the delinquent lists as required by law.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> He charges that the administration is responsible for the enactment of laws and constitutional provisions intended as a means of maintaining white supremacy, and thereby disfranchising a large number of the best white men of the State.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> He further charges that the Broussard-Scranton faction stands for the perpetuation of the appointive power of the Governor, and the return to the system of conventions.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> As a conclusion to his letter, it is promised that if elected the Voorhies-Lacoste faction will remedy all these evils which are charged against the Broussard-Scranton faction, called the administration.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The first charge needs no reply as it is nowhere pointed out where there has been a wasteful expenditure of the public funds.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> There is no proof for the second charge that the administration has not contributed to the cause of public education in proportion to the public revenues. On the contrary, the political history of this parish, from the time the Broussard faction went into power, disposes absolutely this baseless assertion.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> It is a known fact that before 1888 when the Broussard faction was inducted into power with the Nicholls administration, that there were about five white schools in the parish, although there were a large number of negro schools scattered everywhere. More than this, there was not a line of record in the public archives showing what had been done with the school funds, when the administration took affairs in hand. The cause of public education was a blank in the parish of Lafayette. Not five years after the advent of the Broussard faction in parochial affairs the white public schools had increased from about five to thirty in number, which increasing public interest finally resulted in the establishment of the Industrial Institute here, placing Lafayette parish in the foremost ranks of progressive and enlightened communities.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> As to the complaint that the Police Jury refused to accept the assessment rolls unless taken from house to house, we will direct the attention of "A Voter" to the fact that the resolution adopted to that effect was ordered by Mr. Landry, who was appointed upon the recommendation of the Broussard faction. This should convince anyone that there is independence of spirit in the Broussard faction, which is always ready to correct the evils in the public service.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> As to the complaint that the committee of the police jury could not settle with the sheriff owing to the non-publication of the delinquent lists, there is nothing in it, as the lists have been published and a full settlement made with the State, the settlement with the parish having not been made for the simple reason that the police jury did not hold its regular session this month.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Evidently these facts have escaped the attention of "A Voter," has many other public facts patent to the eye of all those who are not determined not to see.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> As to the complaint that the Broussard faction has enacted laws to suppress the negro vote, this we confess to be absolutely true, and have no excuse to make for a law which will forever place the affairs of this State in the hands of the white people.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> In connection with the charge, we will call the attention of voter to the fact that the changes in the suffrage laws were made by the delegates to the Constitutional Convention of 1898. The delegate elected from this parish was Hon. R. C. Landry, and this delegate was selected by a convention, in which, if we are not greatly mistaken, Mr. E. G. Voorhies, the leader of the Lacoste faction, was an active and zealous member. Mr. Voorhies never repudiated his delegate.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> If the Broussard faction is guilty of this enormity, what about Mr. Voorhies? Shall be be given absolution with the injunction to go and sin no more.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> True, this law has placed a few additional qualifications on the right of suffrage which may have the effect of disfranchising a few white men who neglect to pay their poll taxes or do not come up to the constitutional requirements.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The seven wise men of Greece could not have passed a law disfranchising the negro and at the same time not placing qualifications resulting in disfranchisement of a few white men. Perhaps this consummation could be reached by the election of the Lacoste faction, as judging by the action of the executive committee, the constitution might then be interpreted in the same gentle way that matters are usually considered between friends.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The last complaint is that the Broussard faction is in favor of the appointive power and desires to return to return to the convention system.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> In 1894, the member of the Legislature elected by that faction voted for the law making the police jurors elective, this restoring this right to the people.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> As to the desire to return to the convention system, every political action of the Broussard faction destroys the assertion.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The faction inaugurated the primary in 1890 when O. C. Mouton was elected District Judge. In every selection since that time in which I. A. Broussard was a candidate, the election was made by a primary. The system was even introduced in municipal elections. As soon as Mr. Voorhies crossed the St. Martin line into this parish, he found the primary system well established.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The Broussard faction elected Julian Mouton member of the State Central Committee from Lafayette parish. Judge Mouton, in an interview with a correspondent of the Times-Democrat, was one of the first if not the first member of the committee to urge the nomination of candidates for State offices by a direct primary.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> If there be anything in all this to indicate that the Broussard faction wishes to return to the convention plan, we fail to see it.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> A little more candor would add greatly to an impartial discussion of public affairs and would lead to far better results. Lafayette Gazette 12/19/1903.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Lafayette, La., Dec. 7, 1903. - Regular meeting of the City Council was held this day, Mayor C. D. Caffery presiding. Members present: A. E. Mouton, J. O. Mouton, D. V. Gardebled, H. L. Fontenot, F. Demanade, G. A. DeBlanc, M. Rosenfield.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Dr. F. E. Girard for committee on Street Fair reported that a contract had been made with the U. S. Carnival Co., for a Street Fair, beginning Dec. 15 as per resolution heretofore adopted and contract approved by Council.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> A. E. Mouton, chairman water and light committee, reported that pump had been tested by fire department and in the opinion of the committee was fully up to specification and warrant is authorized to be issued in payment according to terms of contract less freight heretofore paid by the city. Carried.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> On motion made and duly seconded and carried, the following ordinance was adopted. Yeas - A. E. Mouton, M. Rosenfield, D. V. Gardebled, H. L. Fontenot, G. A. Deblanc, F. Demanade. Nays - J. O. Mouton.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Section 1. Be it ordained by the City Council of Lafayette, La., that under and by virtue of an ordinance adopted by this Council on October 5, 1903, entitled "An Ordinance Relative to sidewalks in the town of Lafayette, La., and in accordance with the provisions of Act No. 147 of the Acts of the Legislature of this State for the year 1902, and considering that the public interest requires it, (reference being made to petition of abutting owners, this day presented to this Council) that a cement walk six feet in width, wherever possible, and of such lesser width as may be necessary to conform to the sidewalk, and otherwise according to specifications in possession of the street committee of this Council with the necessary curbing thereto, be built between the following points and along the following route, to-wit:</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Starting from Grant Avenue at its intersection with Lincoln Avenue on the North and West side of said Lincoln Avenue, thence along to the North West side of Lincoln Avenue to Pierce street to Jefferson street, thence along the Western side of Jefferson street to Vermilion street.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Section 2. That public notice be given for ten days of this ordinance; and moreover, that a notice be published for the same period calling for bids to do said work, which work shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder who shall give satisfactory security to the street committee, in the sum to be hereafter determined by this Council, for the faithful performance of said contract and completion of said work.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Section 3. Be it further ordained that the entire cost of said sidewalk shall be paid by the owners of the real estate abutting the same, on the basis of the respective frontage of the property on said sidewalk, which amounts shall be due and collectible within ten days after the completion of the work and its acceptance by the City Council of this town, and if not within ten days, the Council shall proceed by suit against the said owners and said real estate abutting on said route, to collect said delinquent assessments, and for the payment of said sums so assessed. This Council shall have a special privilege on said properties with six per cent per annum interest thereon from the expiration of said ten days until paid, which lien shall be the first privilege over all other claims except taxes, and shall effect third persons from the date of the registry of the assessment in the Mortgage Book of the parish of Lafayette.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Section 4. Be it further ordained that the street committee of this Council may, and are hereby authorized, in their discretion to accept said work of any part thereof, by sections of one or more block.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Section 5. Be it further ordained that in case no satisfactory bid is received for the construction of said cement walk, then that said street committee is hereby authorized and empowered to proceed without delay to construct the same, or cause the same to be constructed, as provided by said Act No. 147 of 1902.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> There being no further business Council adjourned.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Born to Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Nickerson Monday, a boy.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> J. Fred Odom, who for a few weeks was in Lafayette attending to insurance business, left this week for Baton Rouge.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> James Parker is a visitor in town as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hopkins.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Mr. and Mrs. Leo Judice of Scott spent Sunday with relatives in Lafayette.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Mrs. A. B. Denbo, who had been absent several months visiting her relatives in the North, returned to Lafayette last week.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Mr. and Mrs. Hubert L. Philip have moved to their new home at Mr. O. B. Jenkins, where Mr. Philip will continue in the raising of early spring truck for the home market.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Eugene J. Olivier of St. Martinville is in Lafayette and intends making his home here.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Judge Debaillon held a civil term of court during the week.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Dr. Z. Francez of Carencro was in town Thursday.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Enthuse your constituents by treating them to a hot Tom & Jerry at Pellerin Bros.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The McDonald Stock Co. will be at Falk's opera-house for one week commencing Dec. 20. Popular prices will be charged. Lafayette Gazette 12/19/1903.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "palatino";"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> If John A. Morris and his financial and political partners were not intoxicated and blinded by the success which their great money-power has brought to them in the state of Louisiana, and their insatiate greed for more money and a complete political domination of the state, they would be enabled to read the handwriting upon the wall, and would quietly drop out as political factor in the in the state, run their nefarious business to the limit of its legal existence, gather up their spoils and depart from the state forever. But the gambling instinct is too strong for them to release their victim without a desperate struggle, and as a consequence they will lose the rich booty they would realize from their "skin game" in the next three years, besides the immense sums they are expending to force the people to submit for twenty-five years longer to their robbery.</span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"> No matter how the present political contest in Louisiana may terminate, there is one fixed and settled fact - the lottery must go, and go very suddenly. If the people of Louisiana have not the courage and the manhood to throttle the monster, there is a higher power that can and will do it. The power is vested in the Congress of the United States, and that body is not only willing but anxious to deal the final blow.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Miss Jennie Holman, the Southern favorite, and her company will commence a week's engagement at Falk's Opera House to-morrow (Sunday) night. In speaking of this company the Little Rock, (Ark) <i>Daily Gazette</i>, says: "miss Jennie Holman is regarded as the best "Galatea" on the stage, the press of the East conceding as much. Her portrayal of the character was artistic in the highest sense, and the audience demonstrated its appreciation of her efforts in the most substantial way on several occasions during the performance. Every seat in the theatre was occupied, the boxes were filled, and for an hour before the curtain rose no tickets were sold for the balcony or gallery, as there was not even standing room in the two places."</span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span></span><b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: xx-small;">Lafayette Advertiser 12/19/1891.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Having been earnestly requested many friends and fellow citizens of the parish of Lafayette, I hereby announce myself as a candidate for Clerk of the 25th Judicial District Court, in and for the Parish of Lafayette, subject to the decision of White Democratic Primaries.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> E. G. VOORHIES.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> The undersigned Finance Committee, having examined the books and reports of the Collector and Treasurer up to Dec. 9th, 1891, beg leave to make the following report, to-wit:</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> F. DEMANADE, ALFRED HEBERT, J. E. MARTIN, Finance Committee.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> The Council then adjourned to meet at regular meeting.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "palatino";"><span style="font-size: medium;">Miss Virgie Younger, of Avoyelles parish, is here spending the holidays with relatives.<br />
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Labe's Bazaar is now open with the latest novelties in Toys, etc.<br />
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Mrs. W. A. Bailie and Miss Eliza Cornay left this week for New Orleans, where they will spend some time.<br />
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Mrs. W. G. Bailey, of Duson, La., was in town Wednesday, and favored this office with a visit.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "palatino";"><span style="font-size: medium;"> The express office at Crowley was robbed of a package containing 1000 silver dollars on Tuesday night last.<br />
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A fine assortment of candy, fruits, nuts, etc., can be found at Moss Bros. & Co.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "palatino";"><span style="font-size: medium;"> Mrs. J. M. Martin having sold her place, near town, to Mr. B. C. Elliot, left here Thursday for New Orleans. We regret to see such people leave our parish, but at the same time wish them good luck and prosperity in their new home.<br />
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The match announced to take place last Sunday at the Athletic Club did not come off. The Algiers man, we understand, put in an appearance, but claimed that he had met with an accident which disabled him. He lost his forfeit money, however.<br />
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Moss Bros. & Co. are showing a beautiful line of Christmas and New Year cards and souvenirs this season.<br />
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Labe has Cotron, Currants and Alspices and a large stock of Groceries. Try his New England Mince Meat - something new; can't be beat.<br />
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Chickens and turkeys have been in high demand for the past two weeks, the demand has generally supplied from the coops of citizens in the dead hours of the night. we hear of several shotguns that have been carefully loaded for the benefit of chicken-thieves. Something is liable to drop when you least expect it.<br />
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</span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>The schooner Clara Ida left Lake Arthur on Tuesday with 400 barrels of oranges, for Galveston, Texas. Most of the fruit was gathered from Mrs. G. Lauerent's grove.</b> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "palatino";"><span style="font-size: medium;"> Mr. C. C. McBride will open a blacksmith shop in the old Edward McBride building, in Lafayette, on the first of January, 1892. He will do all work in the blacksmith line that will be entrusted to him. He will guarantee all his work. Call and see him at his shop.<br />
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</span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>There is a great opening in the town of Lafayette for an enterprising laundryman. There is not, and never has been so far as we know, a laundry in the parish of Lafayette. People in this place get their laundry done when, where and how they can, and frequently the work is done in a very unsatisfactory manner. We are satisfied that even a "heathen Chinee" would be well patronized, as Chinese laundrymen can be depended upon to do good work and do it promptly.</b> </span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> IN GREECE the Kalikantrazol are generally represented as mere tricky sprites who live, as a rule, underground, appearing to men only on the nights of the year between December 25 and January 6. They pass the days during this period in dark caverns, where they subsist on serpents and lizards, and come forth to dance in the moonlight, either alone or in company with the nereids, and also with mortal women, if they can lure any to join them.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> CAKES weighing from one to twelve pounds are made in Friedrichstadt. They place them in exalted position and play to them, representing, as they say they do, St. Nicholas. Of rye bread they make a boar or hog, six or seven inches high, with gilt, snout and tail, with gold rings around its knees. The business men put goods they have exhibited for sale on a revolving disk and raffle them off.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> ON Christmas day in Ditmarsh the cattle get an extra allowance of fodder. The cats and dogs, too, get better meals. At times the cattle are admitted to the higher joys to the extent that a candle is placed above the trough from which they feed, just as each member of the family has his own candle, made by himself. These candles must be heavy and big for the one that goes out first will die first.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;">THE after-dinner dishes must not be washed at once. They must be left until ten minutes before midnight, when the young folks take them outside to a well and wash them, for in the water they can, at midnight see the faces of their future lovers and sweethearts.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> OXEN kneel in the stall at midnight on Christmas, says English tradition. They kneel as if in adoration of the Nativity.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> A POPULAR saying in Spain for Christmas day is "the bird of dawning singeth all night long to frighten away all evil things."</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> CHRISTMAS celebrations in Mexico begin December 17 and continue until December 24. Each night a festival is held, nine in all, an invitation sent out to these "posadas." "Posada" means "inn," typifying the day the holy travelers, Joseph and Mary, sought in vain for rest and shelter.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> TO learn the qualities of her future husband the Roumanian girl, on Christmas eve, partially disrobes, loosens here hair, bandages her eyes and braving the cold goes into the courtyard, where she commences to count the stakes in the hedge. When she reaches the ninth one she binds it with ribbon or threads of hair and re-enters the house. The next day she examines the stake; if it is upright and sound, her husband will be young strong and handsome; if bent, her husband will be old and ugly.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> OLD Christmas fare did not include the turkey, now the modern Christmas bird. In the olden days a roasted peacock took its place on the festive board. Printed in the Lafayette Advertiser 12/19/1913.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "palatino";"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "comic sans ms" , sans-serif;">LAGNIAPPE:</span></b> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"> <span style="font-size: medium;">Merit is the only virtue which draws a regular salary.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"> The fire of anger often costs as much as that of hard coal.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"> If people could cover up their sins by lying, we would seldom meet the truth.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"> The people who hate us talk to much, and those who like us say too little.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"> There is no crime in being rich; the sin of wealth lies in the selfish enjoyment of it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"> A woman mourns over her vanished youth; a man, over his vanished opportunities.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"> The stonecutters are the really great literary men. There never was an uninteresting epitaph.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"> The more wealth a man has, the more difficult for him to find out what people really think about him.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"> How polite we are to the first man to ask a question, and how we hate the tenth man who asks it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b> </b>When a man talks a great deal, they call it criticism, when a woman talks a great deal, they call it gossip.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"> Your sensible, far-seeing young man, picks out his wife by the callous spots on the inside of her hand, and not by the dimples in the back of it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"> Somehow it is so much easier to admire the great man who is older than yourself, than the great man who is younger, than the great man who is younger. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "palatino";"><span style="font-size: medium;">Occasionally you find a girl so modest that she would prefer telling a fib to having anything to do with the naked truth.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"> There are only two kinds of married couples; in one kind, the husband worries about the wife, and in the other the wife worries about the husband.</span></span><br />
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David Barryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18021672107776048429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655934687457193417.post-48981726189071848302015-01-13T12:51:00.000-08:002017-11-25T10:47:01.885-08:00**DECEMBER 18TH M C<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-size: x-large;">From the Lafayette <i>Gazette</i> of December 18th, 1897.</span></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> In another column of The Gazette, we publish the names of the men selected by the Baton Rouge Democratic convention as delegates to the convention. A careful scanning of the list by any fair-minded man will show that they are true representatives of the sections from which they will be sent. They are in perfect accord with the objects for which the convention was called, principally the elimination of the negro from the suffrage.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The best of feeling prevailed during the sessions of the convention, and there was a total lack of dissensions and spirit of acrimony. Some of the brainiest men of the State were in attendance and lent their aid in forming a good ticket.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> At first, there was an honest difference of opinion as to the manner of choosing the delegates, whether to disregard geographical lines or not. This matter was amicably settled, a happy medium having been reached.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The men chosen from this congressional district are well known, and their work will undoubtedly be equal to the expectations of the public. Among them we find the name of A. P. Pujo, of the parish of Calcasieu, who stumped the district for Congressman Broussard, at the last election. He belongs to a Creole family, was born and raised in a Creole community, and, no doubt, will look to the interests in the coming convention. There are, also, Judge A. V. Coco, of Avoyelles, and E. B. Dubuisson, of St. Landry, two lawyers of State-wide fame.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The convention adjourned after having adopted the platform, a stirring Democratic address to the people of Louisiana, replete with the time-honored principles of that party.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Lafayette, La., Dec. 15, 1897. - The undersigned members of the Board of Supervisors of Election in and for Lafayette parish, met this day for the purpose and proceeded to appoint the following named commissioners and clerks of election, to serve at the election to be held the second Tuesday of Jan., (11) 1898, throughout said parish, in accordance with Act No. 52 of 1896:</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Hummel, Hamilton & Sells' Colossal Shows will Exhibit in Lafayette, Monday, December 27.</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></b><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-small;">This is a new show in this section, but it has already earned for itself a name and reputation that insures to it liberal patronage wherever it may go. Its active manager and director is Mr. William Sells, whose life-long experience in the circus profession is a guarantee to the public of the quality and magnitude of the performance put forth by this exhibition. Everywhere this season it has met with excellent patronage.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Negro Stabbed. - </span></span></b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";">In a dispute over a game of craps Sunday, near Ilse Pilette, Albert Savoy, a negro, stabbed and seriously wounded another by the name of Gustave Broussard. They quarreled over 5 cents. Deputy Mouton arrested Savoy and placed him in jail. Laf. Gazette 12/18/1897.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Christmas Vacation. - </b></span><span style="font-size: small;">The public schools of Lafayette parish will be closed just before Christmas to resume the first Monday in January. The teachers of the parish have been doing some excellent work, and will doubtless welcome the few days of recreation. </span></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Extensive preparations are being made to make a success of the series of fairs which will be given by Father LeForest, at Carencro, for the purpose of paying the debt still due on the church blown down some time ago. On Dec. 25 and 26, the entertainment will be for the white people; on Jan. 1 and 2, for the colored folks. Lafayette Gazette 12/18/1897.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Assessor Martin issues his registration notice this week. Every voter should at once register. The coming election means more to good government in the State than any issue which has come before the people of Louisiana in the past quarter of a century. Be on hand when the assessor comes around. Be careful to notice the date that he will visit your section. Lafayette Gazette 12/18/1897.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> At a regular meeting of Lodge 3194, K. of H., Tuesday Dec. 14, the following officers were elected to serve for the ensuing year: Dr. J. F. Mouton, Dicatator; F. H. Clark, Vice-dictator; Alf. Hebert, Assistant Dictator; Geo. A. DeBlanc, Reporter; A. E. Mouton, Financial Reporter; B. Falk, Treasurer; T. F. Webb, Jr., Chaplain; Alb. Delahoussaye, Guardian; B. Miller, Sentinel; and Jacob Weigle, James T. Mulkern and D. Doucet, Trustees. Lafayette Gazette 12/18/1897.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Though no local poet has hitherto sung its praises, Lafayette is truly the land of the fairest flower that blooms in the "Eden of Louisiana," the camelia. The crimson, immaculate white, or speckled beauties blossom in every parterre, in summer or winter. The gamins sell them on the street. They are not "born to blush unseen," for love-sick youths see in them missives of unspoken love. But they are dear. One of our embryo sovereigns muses thusly:</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> The eagle eye of Chevis of the Baton Rouge Advocate has evidently slept just a bit late or he would not have failed to note the entrance of his old friend Curley Duson into the fold of the black and tan, "trooly loil" State Central Committee. Duson was always regarded as belonging to the high toned sugar teat wing, but as he is a shrewd politician he soon perceived that these people did not much ice with the administration and he forthwith proceeded to get it on the ground floor with the gang who have a pull with McKinley's leg which is a dead sure thing for some pap. - Abbeville Meridional.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> If our confrere of the Meridional will allow us, we respectfully submit the following "notice" from the "eagle-eyed" Chevis anent Duson's latest jump into the camp of the black and tan.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> D. C. O'Malley and C. C. Duson probably the two most nigger-loving Republican thimble-riggers in the State were at Alexandria on Saturday conferring with the ropes and helping to set the triggers by means of which they hope to catch the support of the white populists of Louisiana for the combination ticket they will spring upon the public in a short while. This is indeed a sweet-scented pair for respectable populists to be caught conferring with; and the fact that they have been doing so is sufficient to damn, in the eyes of any self-respecting white man, any movement that may result from the meeting. All the talk about the "purification of politics" that the Pops can fire off from now until doomsday will amount to nothing so long as they continue to affiliate with notorious corruptions of the O'Malley-Duson stripe. Lafayette Gazette 12/18/1897.</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The Christmas holidays are at hand, and the little ones will make the welkin ring with the sound of the fire cracker and Roman candle.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Judge McFaddin, Wm. Campbell, Dr. Percy and Crow Girard went to Leesburg on a hunting trip the latter part of the past week.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Mr. David Peltier will be married to Miss Yolande Rigues, Monday, December 20, 1897.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Wilson Matthews has returned to Lafayette, and is now in the employ of the Southern Pacific. His many friends were glad to see him settle here.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Dr. Franklin Mouton visited Homer Mouton in St. Martinville Tuesday.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The editor of this paper has been sick for two weeks, and is still ill at the home of his parents in St. Martinville. We, therefore, beg the indulgence of our readers for any shortcomings that may result from his absence.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> A crowd of serenaders, under the leadership of Mr. Omer Patureau, were out discoursing sweet music Thursday evening. We were kindly remembered by the sweet-singers.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> We would like to see the people of Lafayette interest themselves in the establishment of a lecture association. The Gazette will be prepared to give some accurate information about the matter in next week's issue.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Assessor A. M. Martin has published his registration notice in another part of this issue.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Work is progressing on the electric light plant. Some trouble was occasioned by the bricks being alleged to be defective, but the matter was adjusted satisfactorily.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Raoul Olivier, who has been working at the Carencro Refinery, is now at his home in Lafayette. He will leave in a few days for Louisville, Ky., where he goes to attend a dental school.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Invitations have been issued to the marriage of our successful young merchant, Mr. Sam L. Plonsky, to Miss Sara Strauss, of New Orleans, Tuesday, January fourth, 1898, at New Orleans.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;">A gentleman who gives more than passing consideration to questions of so much seriousness, in commenting on our remarks last week on hog raising within the city limits, (remarkably that he endorses), took occasion to remind us in the same connection that the water works of the town would furnish a ready and valuable means of escape from the danger attending the use of well water that is always a standing menace to the health of persons deriving their supply of drinking water from this source. It is a well known fact that that the wells of this country are being constantly subjected to the contaminating influences of underground drainage and, it is equally certain, that such wells serve as sources of infection to the inhabitants. Physicians, who are most competent to speak on this subject, all recognize the danger and advise against the indiscriminate use of well water for drinking purposes. Whole epidemics of disease have at times been traced to a polluted water supply and a knowledge of the danger that lurks about the home from the source should be a warning to people generally.</span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The Advertiser believes it is performing a duty in advising the residents of Lafayette to confine their drinking water to two sources - <i>rain water</i> contained in large tanks and <i>filtered water</i> of the kind that will be supplied by the town's water works. Well water coming from a great depth and naturally filtered by the sand beds it traverses becomes purified and suitable for drinking purposes, and such is the quality of water that will be supplied by the town's system of water works and that ought to prove such a valuable convenience to the large number of persons who are prevented from owning cisterns, and yet who can easily meet the cost of a water plug.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Let everybody remember that pure drinking water is highly essential to good health and , remembering it, look carefully to the water supply. Lafayette Advertiser 12/18/1897. </span></b><br />
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<b> No cleaner, brighter or better show than this has ever visited Little Rock. It is honestly conducted by a capable and gentlemanly management, and the utter absence of any of the "fakir" class, or other disreputable people was a pleasure to all who attended.</b></span> <span style="font-size: medium;">Messrs. Hummel, Hamilton & Sells are to be commended for the stand they take against anything partaking of dishonest practices.<br />
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The circus exhibits this afternoon and evening in Argenta and then will several other towns in Arkansas before entering Texas for a tour of that state. -- Arkansas Gazette, Nov. 11, 1897.<br />
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This great show will Exhibit at Lafayette on Monday Dec. 27th.</span><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "times";"><br />
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<span style="font-family: "andale mono" , "times"; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Since the surreptitious disappearance of Mr. Thomas Mouton's turkey gobbler from one of the cells of the parish prison where he had been placed for safe-keeping awaiting the ax of the executioner, the question arises "of a turkey is not safe over in jail what other place on earth offers a more secure roosting place?" And this question is agitating the minds of many people in Lafayette to-day. Lafayette Advertiser 12/18/1897.</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"> Our prices are the lowest in town for good goods. Mouton & Salles.<br />
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Canned String beans, Peas, Sour Kraut and every other kind of canned goods. Mouton & Salles.</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"> Dr. J. F. Mouton paid a professional visit to Mr. Homer Mouton, at St. Martinville, last Tuesday, Mr. Mouton is laid up with typhoid fever. Late news about his condition is of a reassuring nature, we are glad to be able to state. Lafayette Advertiser 12/18/1897.</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>THE LACOSTE HARDWARE CO., LTD.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> There is nothing that succeeds like success, is a trite saying, but few realize the essential factors that combine to render any business successful, but are wont to attribute the growth and enlargement of any business to the whims and caprice of Dame Fortune, The Lacoste Hardware Co., Ltd., presents a concrete example that success may be attained by intelligent management, persevering industry, strict attention to every detail and above all the honesty and fairness which characterize all dealings with customers. Ever alert to the needs of the people the company strives to satisfy all possible demands of a discriminating public by keeping in stock a full and complete supply of goods in every department of its large and well ordered establishment. Polite and accomodating salesman give prompt and efficient attention to patrons who once secured, find it to their interest to continue the patronage of this firm.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Established in 1897 by the late Leopold Lacoste, the well known blacksmith, the firm began its career on a limited scale in retail shelf hardware with present Sheriff L. Lacoste, manager. Gradually the growth of business necessitated a larger force and more ample quarters to facilitate the trade and so the present spacious store, extending across the block from Madison street (now Buchanan street) to Jefferson street, was erected, giving the establishment two fronts on principal thoroughfares. Numerous lines have been added until now the firm carries one of the largest and most complete stock of goods to be found in Southwest Louisiana. The working force consists of seven men, each having his special department requiring exclusive attention.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> The firm was incorporated under the style of Lacoste Hardware Company, Ltd., on May 21, 1904, and is officered as follows: Jos. A. Lacoste, president; Louis Lacoste, vice-president; J. P. Colomb, secretary and manager; E. Mouisset, treasurer. Owing to extensive trade and the large volume of business transacted the house has organized into several departments under heads as follows: E. Mouisset, retail and hardware; Jos. A. Lacoste, farming implements and vehicles; J. P. Colomb, credit department in addition to regular lines of the trade the company carries a complete line of electrical supplies, paints, oils, pipes and fittings. Lafayette may well feel proud of this enterprising commercial establishment, whose history records the steady growth and substantial progress of the town and parish during the last decade. Lafayette Advertiser 12/18/1908.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> The true and only basis of any successful business is a thorough knowledge of its every detail and a familiarity with the needs of the trade. A forcible and practical illustration of the truth of this proposition is found in the growth and development of Mr. John A. Buquor's tailoring establishment on Jefferson street. From a small beginning and limited customers the business, under the able management of the proprietor, assisted by his brother, Mr. James Buquor, has prospered and extended until it has reached its present satisfactory proportions. Established in January, 1904, the house, in so short a period of time, has come to the forefront and may now be easily classed as one of the most complete and reliable tailoring establishments in Southwest Louisiana. By honesty in dealing, strict attention to every detail and first class workmanship, Mr. Buquor has won the confidence and esteem of a large and ever-increasing patronage and may justly feel proud of his well-earned success.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Besides making suits and garments in the latest and most approved fashion the firm does a large business in cleaning, pressing and repairing of clothing and cleaning and blocking of hats. An investigation of the shop and conference with Mr. Buquor will satisfy the most skeptical as to his ability to please the most fastidious in all matters pertaining to dress. Lafayette Advertiser 12/18/1908. </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "palatino"; font-size: large;"><b>How a "Wicked Fraud" was put upon Mark Twain in Newark.</b></span><br />
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It is seldom pleasant to tell on one's self but sometimes it is a sort of relief to a man to make a sad confession. I wish to unburden my mind now, and yet I almost believe that I am moved to do it more because I long to bring censure upon another man than because I desire to pour blame upon my wounded heart. (I don't know what balm is, but I believe it is the correct expression to use in this connection - never having seen any balm.) You may remember that I lectured in Newark lately for the young gentlemen of the Claytonian Society ? I did, at any vote. During the afternoon of that day I was talking with one of the young gentlemen just referred to, and he said he had an uncle who, from some cause or other, seemed to have grown permanently bereft of all emotion. And with the tears in his eyes this young man said :</span><br />
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"Oh, if I could but do it! If you could but do it, all our families would bless you forevermore - for he is very dear to us. Oh, my benefactor, can you make him laugh ? can you bring soothing tears to those parched orbs."</span><br />
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"My son, bring the old party around. I have got some jokes in that lecture that will make him laugh if there is any laugh in him - and if they miss fire I have got some others that will make him cry or kill him, one or the other."</span><br />
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Then the young man blessed me, and wept on my neck, and blew his nose on my coat tail, and went after his uncle. He placed him in full view, in the second row of benches that night, and I began on him. I tried him with mild jokes; then with severe ones; I dosed him with bad jokes and riddled him with good ones ; I fired old stale old jokes into him, and peppered him fore and aft with red-hot new ones ; I warmed up to my work, and assaulted him on the right and left, in front and behind. I fumed and sweated, and charged and ranted, till I was horse and sick, and frantic and furious - but I never moved him once - I never started a smile or a tear ! Never a ghost of a smile, and never a suspicion of moisture ! I was astonished. I closed the lecture at last with one despairing shriek - with one wild burst of humor - and hurled a joke of supernatural atrocity full at him. It never phased him. Then I sat down bewildered and exhausted.</span><br />
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The President and of the society came up and bathed my head with cold water and said :</span><br />
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I said : "I was trying to make that confounded old fool laugh, in the second row."</span><br />
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And he said : "Well, you were wasting your time - because he is deaf and dumb, and as blind as a badger."</span><br />
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Now was that any way for that old man's nephew to impose on a stranger and an orphan like me ? I simply ask you as a man and a brother, if that was any way for him to do?"</span><br />
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<br />David Barryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18021672107776048429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655934687457193417.post-91803924416968327892015-01-13T12:50:00.000-08:002017-11-25T10:23:49.686-08:00**DECEMBER 17TH M C<div class="pluck-persona-first-blog-single-post-content">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> From the Lafayette <i>Gazette</i> of December 17th, 1898.</span></strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Lieut. James A. Moss spoke to a large and appreciative audience in Falk's opera-house last Tuesday night. At the request of the firemen Lieut. Moss consented that 25 cents be charged for admission for the purpose of raising some money to build a tower for the fire alarm bell. Lieut. Moss spoke for about an hour and half and during that time entertained his listeners with a very interesting narrative of the part played by his regiment in the battle of Santiago. He talked in a simple, unaffected manner and by means of several well gotten-up maps gave a clear and intelligible illustration of the assault of El Caney. He told of the splendid courage displayed by both the American and Spanish soldiers on that memorable occasion. He said that the last war had completely wiped out sectionalism and gave expression to broad and patriotic utterances upon this happy result of the recent conflict. We regret our inability to give a more extended notice of Mr. Moss' address, but insert below what he said about the negro soldiers whom he commanded upon the field of battle. We print this portion of the address in order that his position on this question is not misunderstood:</span></strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> When I graduated from West Point in 1894, the Secretary of War assigned me to a colored regiment, the 25th U. S. Infantry, stationed at Fort Missoula, Mont. Being a Southern boy I did not at first, I must admit, like the idea of serving with colored troops, but I was a soldier and had received an order from a superior, and there was but one thing </span></strong></span><br />
<strong style="font-size: xx-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">for me to do - obey!</span></strong><br />
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<strong style="font-size: xx-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> After having been with the regiment for a while I found the men to be respectful, obedient and good soldiers, and I liked to have such men under my command.</span></strong><br />
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<strong style="font-size: xx-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> As you know, I went through the whole Cuban campaign in command of colored troops. I need not tell you how magnificently our colored regulars fought - their gallant and heroic conduct is now a matter of history.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> I have been recommended for two brevets for my services at El Caney, and I can feel that I owe these honors to some extent to the splendid fighting of the negro soldiers I that day commanded. Actually by a sense of justice, actuated by a sense of giving unto every man what he earns, I have, therefore, never let an opportunity go by without praising my black soldiers for their gallant behavior on that occasion. It is merely "Giving unto God the things that are God's and giving unto the Caesar the things that are Caesar's."</span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> If I should fail to give due credit to the men who did not hesitate to follow wherever I lead on the field of battle. I would not myself be a man - I would be a puppet and you yourselves could not help from thinking less of me and I could not blame you either.</span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> Do not, however, misunderstand my sentiments on the subject, and judge me to be what is popularly known as a "nigger-worshipper." I would like to say I am a firm believer in white supremacy, and there is no man south of the Mason & Dixon line who would resent quicker than I any act on the part of a negro implying social or political equality, but if a negro does anything deserving of praise and credit - in the name of civilization, in the name of all that is good, honorable and just, give him what he has earned. Lafayette Gazette 12/17/1898.</span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> The Pupils of the Lafayette High School will give a concert at 7:30 o'clock on Friday night Dec. 23, for the purpose of raising money to build a plank walk to the school. A very interesting and entertaining program has been prepared. The Lafayette Orchestra has kindly tendered their services. Admission, 25 cents. Lafayette Gazette 12/17/1898. </span></span></strong><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Miss Mimie Cayret and Mrs. Charles Jeanmard have entered into a partnership and will run the millinery store formerly kept by Misses Cayret and Marsh who have dissolved partnership. The new firm will do a strictly up-to-date business and solicits the patronage of the ladies of the town and parish. Lafayette Gazette 12/17/1898.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> I wish, through the columns of your paper, to make a statement in reference to the valuation and financial condition of our church and parsonage property in the town of Lafayette. The estimated value of both buildings including the respective lots upon which they are situated reaches the neat little sum of $4,500. I consider this estimate moderate. As to the financial status am thankful so say, the property is entirely free from debt. The Auditing Committee consisting of Messrs. J. J. Davidson, Crow Girard and T. S. Singleton, have made their report, which has been adopted by the 4th Quarterly Conference of the Lafayette charge. I wish, hereby, to express my hearty thanks to all who have assisted in the erection of these two buildings and especially to those outside of our committee to those outside of our communion who have cheerfully contributed to this enterprise. I desire further to express my appreciation of the many favors received at the hands of those from whom building material, paint, etc., have been purchased.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> I. T. REAMS.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Dan Burke and John Craig, two tramps, got into a fight over a tin can last Wednesday at a camp fire near the oil mill and cut each other pretty badly. Craig was cut in the back, chest and abdomen necessitating the assistance of the coroner, Dr. A. R. Trahan, who dressed his wounds. Craig is doing well but is not yet out danger. Lafayette Gazette 12/17/1898.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> There is a movement on foot to have in the week between Christmas and New Year a festival for the children and young people of Carencro, which will, it is hoped, be an occasion to be long remembered for its gaiety and amusement. A noble Christmas tree, resplendent with lights and tinsel, and beautiful fruit in the shape of holiday gifts, will be arranged in St. Peter's Hall, and the people of Carencro, and also those of the neighboring towns who will join them, propose having a jolly time. In order not to interfere with the fire side pleasures of either Christmas or New Year, it has been decided to have the affair between the two feasts on Wednesday night, Dec. 28.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The tree will bear upon its branches gifts valued at 5, 10 and 25 cents, thus suiting the pockets of all that each may be able to purchase a souvenir of the occasion. It is desired to make this event essentially a children's festival, appropriate also to the happy Christmas time to the dawning of a bright and hopeful New Year. To this end the program of the entertainment will be carefully prepared. There will be a little one on hand, Miss Tealey Veazey, who will tell what took place on "the night before Christmas;" Miss Sarah Brown will give a recitation; the children of the convent will be trained by the capable sisters for a drill and a chorus; a veritable Santa Claus, round, rosy and jolly, will lend his presence to delight the children so dear to his heart; eggnog, candy and fruit will be sold, and jollity and good-will to all, characteristic of this happy season, will prevail - and all this on the night of Dec. 28, the Feast of the Holy Innocents.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> A feature of the Christmas tree will be a pleasant surprise in store for a lucky few. In addition to the gifts drawn from the tree, a present may be hung upon its branches for a child or mother, or teacher, or friend, or perhaps something to gladden the heart of some poor little one who rarely receives the good things of life. The person wishing to make the gift will take it to the mother superior of the convent who will put it upon the tree with a card bearing the name of the donor, who will pay for the privilege of using this method, the modest sum of ten cents.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The good friends of the Carencro people from the neighboring towns, who have on other occasions cordially united with them and helped in their success, are invited to attend, and as in the past the verdict has always been that of a pleasant evening spent, so Carencro hopes on this occasion to be able to make the same record. Lafayette Gazette 12/17/1898.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> To the Hon. Police Jury - Your undersigned committee appointed to estimate the probable expense of the parish for the year 1899, would respectfully report the following for your adoption:</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The City Council met this evening in regular session with the following members present: Mayor Caffery, A. E. Mouton, J. A. Landry, Dr. Martin and Dr. T. B. Hopkins.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Moved and seconded that the W. W. E. L. plant so far as the lights are concerned, owing to the extravagant consumption of coal be closed down on Dec. 8; that the superintendent be and is required to notify all subscribers immediately of this resolution, and that the W. W. and E. L. committee is authorized to make such arrangements as is necessary to keep up the water supply. There being no objection the mayor declared same adopted.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Moved and seconded that the Council now adjourn.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> There being no objection the Council thereupon adjourned.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;">C. D. CAFFERY, Mayor.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;">BAXTER CLEGG, Secretary.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;">Lafayette Gazette 12/17/1898.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Lafayette, La., Dec. 8, 1898.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Present: Mayor Caffery, Messrs. Mouton, Hahn, Landry and Hopkins.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The mayor stated that the object of the meeting was to consider the request of citizens to defer the closing of the plant.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> After discussion, Dr. Martin moved, seconded by Mr. Hahn, that the Council procure a new boiler without delay, and the motion was adopted by the following vote:</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Yeas - Hopkins, Landry, Martin, Hahn, Davidson, Mouton.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Dr. Martin then moved, seconded by Mr. Hahn, to reconsider resolution to close the plant, adopted at regular meeting. The motion was adopted by the following vote:</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Yeas - Landry, Martin, Hahn, Davidson. Nays - Hopkins, Mouton.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> It was then ordered that the mayor in conjunction with the water and light committee procure one new 100 horse-power return tubular boiler for the plant without delay, on the best possible terms. Council then adjourned.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;">CHAS. D. CAFFERY, Mayor.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;">A. E. MOUTON, Secretary.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> A chimney fire at Mrs. Jos. Plonsky's and one at Mrs. Revillon's should serve as a warning to our people that it is advisable just now to engage the services of the chimney-sweeper.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The reading public are informed that they can buy the principal periodicals and magazines at The Gazette News Stand.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Mr. Emile Talbot and Miss Leda Delhomme were married Wednesday evening at the Catholic church in Lafayette.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The concert given Thursday night by the Lafayette String Band was a success, over $50 having been netted. The program was rendered in a very creditable manner.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Sam Bendel, a former resident of Lafayette, was on a visit to relatives here this week.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>C. D. Dimitri, the Southern Pacific agent at Carencro, and Mayor George Melchoir, took in Cooper's show Wednesday night.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Mr. Melchert returned from New Orleans this week with a proposition from a firm of that city to furnish the town with a 100-horsepower boiler. The Council will consider the proposition and will accept it if practicable. Lafayette Gazette 12/17/1898.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;"><b> The taxpayers of the Corporation of Vermilionville, are hereby notified that the Assessment Roll for the year 1870, is now completed and deposited with me, at my Store. Persons wishing to examine the same must do so within 30 days of this notice.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;">A GERMAN SETTLEMENT.</span></b></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b> </b></span></span></span></span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Doves, Wood Ducks, Sept. 1 to March 1.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> River and Sea Ducks, Geese, Brandt, Rails, Poule D'eau, Gallinules, Tatlers, Curlew and Plover, Oct. 1 to March 10.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Wild Turkeys (Cocks only) Nov. 15 to April 1.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Teal Ducks, Snipe, Sand Pipers, Sept 1 to April 1.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Florida Ducks or Black Mallards, Aug. 1 to March 1.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Papabotte, Plover, Chorooks, July 1 to April 1.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Woodcock Nov. 15 to Feb. 1.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Red Wing Black Bird. All the year round.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Quail. Nov. 15 to March 1.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Sea Gulls. Aug. 1 to Feb. 1.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Prairie Chickens, Kildeer, Pheasants and wild Turkey Hens; not allowed not to kill exceeding 50 ducks until December, 1915.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The following game birds only are permitted by law to be bought and sold: Wild Sea and River Ducks, Coots or Poule D'eau, Snipe, Geese, Brandt and Rails and these only during the season for hunting these birds.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Professional hunters or those having a market hunter's license allowed not to kill exceeding 25 Ducks, Poule D'eau, Chorooks or Doves, or 50 Snipe or 15 of any other game birds in any one day during the open season.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Squirrels.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Open season begins July 1st and ends March 1st. 10 Squirrels the bag limit in one day.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Fur-Bearing Animals.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Open season begins November 1st and ends February 1st. Mink, Otter, Muskrat, Raccoon and Bear.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> North Louisiana, below the lower line of Vernon, Rapides, Avoyelles and Concordia Parishes. Open season begins September 16th, and ends January 15th.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> South Louisiana, below the lower line of Vernon, Rapides, Avoyelles and Concordia Parishes and all that part of the State South of the Mississippi State Line. Open season begins Sept. 1st and ends December 31st.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> No Fawns allowed to be killed at any time.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> No Deer allowed to be sold at any time.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Five Deer allowed to be killed by one person during the open season.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Lafayette Advertiser 12/17/1912.</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Total Eclipse of December 22, 1870.</span></b></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This will be one of the greatest of modern total eclipses of the sun that has taken place ; for not only does it occur when the moon is particularly near the earth, but at a period when the earth is nearest the sun, and also at the time of the winter solstice, the moon likewise occulting in the planet Saturn, the planet Venus on the same day being in configuration with the moon. 1 degree 6 minutes south, the moon at the time approaching her conjunction with the planet Mercury, which latter body will be only 1 degree 19 minutes south of the moon.<br />
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In the opposite part of the heavens, both the planet Jupiter (lo 7' north) and the planet Uranus (only 56' south of the moon), at a period when the planet Jupiter is approaching in opposition to the sun, which will take place on the 13th of December, exercising a most powerful reciprocal attractive influence on each other, by the combined influence thus exercised by the sun, the moon, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Uranus and the earth, all being nearly in a right line, a configuration that has not taken place for centuries, and which seldom occurs. Consequently the effects on the earth will be considerable, creating earthquakes, tidal waves, storms hurricanes and cyclones. Similar configurations were present at the time of the total eclipse of the 16th of August, 1868, when Quito and Callao were destroyed by earthquakes and tidal waves, but even then the influences were somewhat less than they will be on the 22d. of December.<br />
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The eclipse will begin in the North Atlantic Ocean, the central line moving in a southeasterly direction. Crossing one part of Spain and the Mediterranean Sea, it enters Africa near Oran, and soon afterwards attains its southern limits. The shadow of the moon now moves in a north-easterly direction and leaves Africa, and crossing the Island of Sicily, the south of Turkey, the Black Sea of Azof, disappears.<br />
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The penumbra of the moon decreasing rapidly, leaves the earth with the setting sun in Arabia.<br />
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The sun will be centrally and totally eclipsed at noon in latitude 36 degrees 38' north, longitude 50 1' west, a little to the northeast of Gibraltar, and near the Lisbon coast, creating tidal waves and earthquakes here of great severity, agitating the waters of the Atlantic Ocean, the Bay of Fundy, and the Gulf of St. Lawrence. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>Original source unknown. In the Lafayette Advertiser 12/17/1870. </b></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"></span><br />David Barryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18021672107776048429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655934687457193417.post-7406986503596149542015-01-13T12:49:00.000-08:002017-11-25T10:10:50.731-08:00**DECEMBER 16TH M C<br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> From the Lafayette <i>Advertiser</i> of December 16th, 1903:</span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;">An Empty Jail.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> An empty jail is something worth talking about, because it is a thing of such rare occurrence in a densely inhabited country.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> When Sheriff Broussard boarded the train for Baton Rouge Monday, with his batch of prisoners, the parish jail in Lafayette was left without a single occupant, and with its big doors left wide open for the reception of visitors the prison presented the spectacle of deserted building.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> As an old native of the parish I do not recall that such a thing has ever happened here before, and this incident points out a lesson that we farmers would do well to bear in mind, which is that it is very important to have for Sheriff a man of determination, who unquestionably commands the fear of the criminals classes. And unless we do have such a man for Sheriff it will not be safe for the father or protector of the family to ever leave home.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Ike Broussard has been Sheriff of Lafayette parish for sixteen years and during the whole of this time he has enjoyed the confidence of all law-abiding people, and through his bold and prompt and determined dealing with evil-doers he has made his name greatly dreaded by the criminal class.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The spirit of lawlessness that prevailed in certain sections of the parish where the most flagrant disregard was shown for human life, is readily recalled by men much under my age, and we all know the important part played by Sheriff Broussard in bringing about order and wholesome respect for the law in those quarters. And shall we give up the valuable services of such a brave and faithful officer after sixteen years of continuous proof of his ability and worth, and take in his place a new and untried young man, however deserving he may be otherwise? I ask the question in all seriousness, "Is this a reasonable or proper thing to do?" I answer a thousand times "No," because I feel quite certain that a great majority of the people of this parish are too concerned about the safety and welfare of their wives and children to want to give up Broussard for sheriff after having learned from his sixteen years of past service that he can do absolutely depended on to do his full duty at all times, and that he is a terror to the evil-doers of whom every community has its generous quota always ready to make trouble unless firmly restrained by brave and determined criminal officers of the law.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> A COUNTRYMAN.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: xx-small;"> Lafayette Advertiser 12/16/1903.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>Both Hands Cut Off. - </b></span><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Sunday night a stranger about 40 years of age, wjho gave his name as F. Gillen, of Lynn, Mass., was run down by the switch engine in the yards of the Southern Pacific railroad and had both hands cut off above the wrist. Drs. Martin and Tolson were immediately summoned, who gave the wounded man all necessary attention. He was put aboard the morning train and sent to the Charity Hospital in New Orleans. Gillen stated that he had traveled all around the world, and gave his trade as that of a tailor. It is supposed that he was trying to beat his way to New Orleans when he got hurt.</span></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: xx-small;"> </span></b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>A small Fire. -</b> </span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Thursday night a stable. belonging to Cleophus Richard, in the rear of Nicholson's store was burned. Several small buildings in close proximity were saved from injury by the prompt and effective work of the fire department. </span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i></i></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Lafayette Advertiser 12/16/1903.</span></i></span></b></span><br />
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-small;"> </span></i></b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>New Enterprise. -</b> </span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">F. J. Higginbotham will shortly begin the manufacture of pop, celery, phosphates and all kinds of soft drinks. He has already received part of the machinery and has ordered a car load of bottles which will arrive in a few days. He expects to begin business as soon as possible.</span></span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b> </b><b>Lafayette Advertiser 12/16/1903.</b></span></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: xx-small;"> </span></b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Will Build at Once. -</b> </span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Mr. S. Kahn, manager of the Lafayette Clothing House, purchased a few days since from Mrs. Rigues the lot adjoining Carter's studio. Thursday he let out a contract to Emes and Alexander for the construction of a one-story brick building 35 x 65 ft. with pressed brick and plate front. </span></span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b>Laf. Advertiser 12/16/1903.</b></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span><b><span style="font-size: large;">New Club Building. - </span></b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Tuesday night the Century Club let a contract to G. B. Knapp for the erection of a fine two-story business brick club building to cost $8,000. It will be built on the Club's property in Pierce street next to Pellerin & DeClouet's store, and will be a handsome addition to the town. </span></span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b>Lafayette Advertiser 12/16/1903. </b></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>Three Events of Special Interest to Mark the Holidays.</b></span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> The regular school work at the Industrial Institute will close for the Christmas holidays by a series of exercises which will prove of interest to all in attendance. The open meeting of the societies will take place in the Auditorium next Friday evening at 8 o'clock; the fair will be held at 2 o'clock the following day; and on Monday evening, the 21st, the concert given by and for Mr. Hayden will take place. To all these exercises the public is cordially invited.</b></span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> On Friday evening at 8 o'clock p. m., a joint meeting of the Attakapas and the Avatar societies will be held in keeping with their established custom of holding open session before the Christmas holidays. An unusually interesting program is being prepared and the societies are very eager that all their friends in town should flock out to see them on their night.</b></span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> The annual midwinter exhibition and fair will be held on Saturday, Dec. 19, from 2 to 4 p. m. The work of the students in domestic science, manual training , and art will be on exhibit and on sale; among these there will be beautiful and useful things made by the young ladies of the sewing school; desks, tables, book-cases, and other pieces of furniture made in the manual training school; products of the cooking school; and the drawing made in the art department by the classes for this term. The young ladies of the cooking school will serve chocolate and cake during the fair and exhibition. No admission fee will be charged and the public is invited to attend.</b></span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Mr. Hayden is well known in Lafayette and has already won warm friendship here for himself and great applause for his music. He has now completed his course of study on the pipe organ in the national conservatory of music in New York City, and is seeking a position as organist in some church. Last Monday night he scored a brilliant success in his first organ recital in New Orleans at St. Paul's Episcopal church. His friends were not able to secure the privilege of charging admission, however, or even of taking up a collection to help defray the expenses of his trip. Still the opportunity of showing to the public what excellent work he is capable of, was a rare privilege in itself and greatly appreciated by his friends, who will make up the amount of his expenses by voluntary contributions.</b></span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> In the concert given at the Institute for his benefit next Monday night, Mr. Hayden will be assisted by Miss Lucille Revillon. Mrs. Vavasseur Mouton, Prof. Sontag and others of our talented local musicians. The charge for admission will be fifty cents. Lafayette Advertiser 12/16/1903.</b></span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> The executive committee of the Industrial Institute met Wednesday afternoon with the following members present: Major Lee, of New Iberia; Robert Martin, of St. Martinville; J. C. Buchanan, of Lafayette and E. L. Stephens. The committee approved appointments, checked the treasurer's report, and transacted routine business. Lafayette Advertiser 12/16/1903. </b></span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> A Sad Bereavement.</b></span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Mrs. Corn Zachary, from North Carolina, on her way to join her husband in California, stopped off here Saturday, her little baby three months old having become dangerously sick. She went to the Sunset hotel, where she received all the care and assistance possible, but notwithstanding every effort the little baby died. A number of ladies, hearing of Mrs. Zachary's trouble, went to her and gave her aid and by kind </span>ministrations<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> tried to comfort her in her sore bereavement. The baby was interred Monday here in Lafayette, and the mother went on to join her husband. Lafayette Advertiser 12/16/1903.</span></b></span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";">LET EVERYBODY HELP.</span></b></span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> There is no question as to the advantage in having Lafayette parish represented at the St. Louis Fair, upon that we are all agreed; and especially so as it will cost us practically nothing to do so, since Dr. Stubbs has agreed to attend to shipping and placing any exhibit we may send him. Our part is simply to furnish the material, and this we surely ought to do. Though it is rather late to begin preparing for an exhibit now, yet not too late if every one will assist. In order to get the affair in shape Messrs. M. Billeaud, Jr., C. C. Brown, A. Judice, and Dr. Moss have constituted themselves a committee to take charge of all exhibits and see that they are delivered to Dr. Stubbs. The editor of this paper has consented to serve as secretary to answer inquiries and receive exhibits for the committee.</span></b></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><br /></span></b></span></span></b>
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The desire of the committee is to make a complete exhibit of the parish. Samples of cane, cotton, corn, broom corn, tobacco, vegetables, woods, hay grasses, in short, anything that can be raised here is wanted. Also such as sugar, syrup etc. A square bale of cotton is also wanted and this will be covered with silk and form part of the monument to King Kotton at the Fair. All articles will be either returned to the owner or disposed of as he may wish.</span></b></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><br /></span></b></span></span></b>
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The time is very short and the people of the parish are urged to bring in samples at once and each one help to make the exhibit as fine and creditable as possible. Lafayette parish is one of the most favorable regions of the land and can make a fine exhibit, if the proper effort is made.</span></b></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Let everybody help.</span></b></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Lafayette Advertiser 12/16/1903.</span></b></span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Rat Story Extraordinary.</span></b></span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> To the Editor, Lafayette Advertiser:</span></b></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><br /></span></b></span></span></b>
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Knowing that your valuable paper is always willing to publish facts that occur in our parish, I will state that a few days since Mr. Joe. Ledoux invited a few of us to come with our dogs and help him kill rats in his corn crib; he said he thought there must be several thousand there from the way they were eating his corn. We moved the corn and started hundreds of rats, but as they disappeared quickly, we thought they must have a hole in the ground. With the barking of the dogs and hallowing of the boys the excitement was at fever heat. All at once there was a loud report which shook everything far and near as one of the sills of his crib was hollow from end to end, the rats crowded in there so tight that when they all drew a breath is caused the sill to burst in ten thousand pieces, killing two of our best dogs, turning over a wagon load of cotton which was standing near, and demolishing one side of Joe's corn crib. It was lucky for us we were on the opposite side of the crib when the explosion took place.</span></b></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><br /></span></b></span></span></b>
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The jar was so great that it killed eleven hundred and thirty one rats and many got away.</span></b></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> (Signed) OBERON.</span></b></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Lafayette Advertiser 12/16/1903.</span></b></span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";">To the ADVERTISER:</span></b></span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";">DEAR SIR:</span></b></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><br /></span></b></span></span></b>
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Availing myself of your kind permission to use your columns for the discussion of matters of public interest, I wish to submit to the public and your readers some of the reasons for the faith that is in us, and for our support of those candidates who are usually referred to as the Lacoste-Voorhies faction, and our opposition to the faction known as the administration or the Broussard-Scranton faction.</span></b></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><br /></span></b></span></span></b>
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> It is charged against the present </span>administration</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> that their management of the public business has been careless and extravagant.</span></b></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></b></span></span></b>
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> They have not contributed to the cause of education that financial aid and support which should have been in proportion to the public revenues.</span></b></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></b></span></span></b>
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> The following extracts from the official proceedings of the Police Jury speak for themselves.</span></b></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></b></span></span></b>
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> "Lafayette, La., July 7, 1903. - The Police Jury sitting as a Board of Reviewers of the assessment lists submitted by Assessor Martin convened this day."</span></b></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></b></span></span></b>
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> "The Board proceeded to consider the assessment."</span></b></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></b></span></span></b>
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> "The Board finding many of the assessment lists submitted, dated for the years 1900, 1901, 1902, and IT BEING APPARENT THAT NO COMPLETE ASSESSMENT for 1903 had been made as contemplated by law, on motion of Mr. Landry, adopted the following resolution:</span></b></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></b></span></span></b>
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> "Resolved that in future unless the assessment is taken in person, or by his deputies on a house to house visitation throughout the parish and unless the assessment is spread upon new assessment blanks as directed by law, this Board will refuse to accept same, and reject all claims based thereon."</span></b></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></b></span></span></b>
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> It looks very much to an outsider like the Assessor has hastily gathered together the accumulate rubbish of over three years and turned it in for an assessment for the year 1903.</span></b></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></b></span></span></b>
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> It appears to be no secret that there has not been a legal assessment of the property in this parish for many years.</span></b></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></b></span></span></b>
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Nevertheless as long as the present administration remains in power and find use for him in his present position. Assessor Martin will be retained, anything the people may say to the contrary notwithstanding.</span></b></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></b></span></span></b>
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> "Lafayette, La., Aug. 6. 1903. - The Police Jury met in regular session.</span></b></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></b></span></span></b>
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Mr. Mouton of the committee appointed to make final settlement with the sheriff for taxes and licenses for 1901 and 1902, reported that the committee had been unable to effect a settlement owing to the failure of the sheriff to publish delinquent lists as required by law."</span></b></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></b></span></span></b>
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> If the settlement has been made its publication has escaped my attention.</span></b></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></b></span></span></b>
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> The administration and its supporters are bending every energy in the effort to prevent a free and fair expression of popular will.</span></b></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></b></span></span></b>
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> They are responsible for the enactment of a law which places the White Democratic Primaries and nominating conventions under the operation of a system of laws and Constitutional provisions intended to be used only against the negro, as a means of maintaining white supremacy, and thereby a large number of the best white men in the State are disfranchised.</span></b></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></b></span></span></b>
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> The Broussard-Scranton faction stands of the perpetuation of the appointive power of the Governor, and the return to the system of conventions, manipulated by the appointees of the Governor, many of whom openly avow and declare that they recognize no other motive or purpose in public office than the money they can make out of the public trust confined to their keeping.</span></b></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></b></span></span></b>
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Upon the other hand the candidates for office in opposition to them and upon the side of the people, particularly those most important candidates for the legislature and members of the Police Jury, are openly and honestly pledged to the economical </span>administration<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> of public affairs, to the maintenance and support of public education to the fullest possible extent, to the restitution to the people, where they rightfully belong, those inestimable and inherent rights, which, for well known reasons, had been temporarily entrusted into the hands of the Executive.</span></span></b></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><br /></span></span></b></span></span></b>
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> These, Mr. Editor, are some of the principles upon which the present campaign stands. And are some of the principle reasons for the advocacy of the election of the candidates of the Lacoste-Voorhies faction, by</span></span></b></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> A. VOTER.</span></span></b></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Lafayette Advertiser 12/16/1903.</span></span></b></span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";">CITY COUNCIL.</span></b></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Ordinance Adopted to Lay Cement Walks on West Side of Lincoln Avenue.</span></b></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><br /></span></b></span></span></b>
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Treasurer's Report and Bills Approved.</span></b></span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Lafayette, La., Dec. 7, 1903.</span></b></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> A regular meeting of the City Council was held this day, Mayor C. D. Caffery presiding. Members present: A. E. Mouton, J. O. Mouton, D. V. Gardebled, H. L. Fontenot, F. Demanade, G. A. DeBlanc, M. Rosenfield.</span></b></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><br /></span></b></span></span></b>
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Minutes of last meeting adopted as read.</span></b></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><br /></span></b></span></span></b>
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Dr. F. E. Girard for committee on Street Fair reported that a contract had been made with the United States Carnival Co. for a Street Fair, beginning Dec. 15 as per resolution heretofore adopted and contract approved by council.</span></b></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><br /></span></b></span></span></b>
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> A. E. Mouton, chairman Water & Light committee reported that pump had been tested by Fire Department and in the opinion of the committee was fully up to specification and warrant is authorized to be issued in payment according to terms of contract less freight heretofore paid by the City. Carried.</span></b></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><br /></span></b></span></span></b>
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The treasurer's report was adopted as follows:</span></b></span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The following bills were approved:</span></b></span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><br /></span></b></span></span></b>
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> On motion made and duly seconded and carried, the following ordinance was adopted: Yeas - A. E. Mouton, M. Rosenfield, D. V. Gardebled, H. L. Fontenot, G. A. DeBlanc, F. Demanade. Nays: J. O. Mouton.</span></b></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><br /></span></b></span></span></b>
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Section 1. Be it ordained by the City Council of Lafayette, La., that under and by virtue of an </span>ordinance<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> adopted by this Council on October 5, 1903, entitled "An Ordinance relative to sidewalks in the town of Lafayette, La.," and in accordance with the provisions of Act No. 147 of the acts of the Legislature of this State for the year 1902, and considering that the public interest requires it, (reference being made to petition of abutting owners, this day presented to this Council) that a cement walk six feet in width, wherever possible, and of such lesser width as may be necessary to conform to the sidewalk, and otherwise according to specifications in possession of the street committee of this Council with the necessary curbing thereto, be built between the following points and along the following route to-wit:</span></span></b></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span></b></span></span></b>
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Starting from Grant avenue at its intersection with Lincoln avenue on the north west side of said Lincoln avenue, thence along the north west side of Lincoln avenue to Pierce street, thence along the north-western side of Pierce street to Jefferson street, thence along the western side of Jefferson street to Vermilion street.</span></span></b></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span></b></span></span></b>
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Section 2. That public notice be given for ten days of this ordinance; and moreover, that a notice be published for the same period calling for bids to do said work which work shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder who shall give satisfactory security to the street committee, in the sum to be hereafter determined by the Council, for the faithful performance of said contract and the completion of said work.</span></span></b></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span></b></span></span></b>
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Section 3. Be it further ordained that the entire cost of said walk shall be paid by the owners of the real estate abutting the same, on the basis of the respective frontage of the property on said sidewalk, which amounts shall be due and collectible within ten days after the completion of the work and its acceptance by the City Council of this town, and if not within ten days the Council shall proceed by suit against the said owners and said real estate abutting on said route, to collect said delinquent assessments, and for the payment of said sums so assessed. This Council shall have a special privilege on said properties with six per cent per annum interest thereon from the expiration of said ten days until paid, which lien shall be the first privilege over all other claims except taxes, and shall effect third persons from the date of the registry of the assessment in the Mortgage Book of the parish of Lafayette.</span></span></b></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span></b></span></span></b>
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Section 4. Be it further ordained that the street committee of this Council may, and they are hereby authorized, in their discretion to accept said work or any part thereof by sections of one or more blocks.</span></span></b></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span></b></span></span></b>
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Section 5. Be it further ordained that in case no satisfactory bid is received for the construction of said cement walk, then that said street committee is authorized and empowered to proceed without delay to construct the same, or cause the same to be constructed, as provided by said Act No. 147 of 1902.</span></span></b></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span></b></span></span></b>
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Section 6. Be it further ordained that this ordinance shall take effect at once.</span></span></b></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span></b></span></span></b>
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> There being no further business Council adjourned.</span></span></b></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">C. D. CAFFERY, Mayor.</span></span></b></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">LOUIS LACOSTE, Secretary.</span></span></b></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Lafayette Advertiser 12/16/1903.</span></span></b></span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span></b></span></span></b>
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Selected News Notes (Advertiser) 12/16/1903.</span></span></b></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span></b></span></span></b>
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Mr. Sam Levy and bride, after several days spent with relatives here, left Wednesday for Lake Charles.</span></span></b></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span></b></span></span></b>
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> W. W. Duson, of Crowley, passed through Lafayette Wednesday on his way home from New Orleans.</span></span></b></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span></b></span></span></b>
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Mrs. H. D. Guidry and little son Philip, leave to-day for a short visit to the Crescent City.</span></span></b></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span></b></span></span></b>
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Mr. and Mrs. Leo Judice, of Scott, visited friends in Lafayette Sunday.</span></span></b></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span></b></span></span></b>
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Walter Torian went to New Orleans Friday on business and was away several days.</span></span></b></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span></b></span></span></b>
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Mrs. A. B. Denbo, after an absence of several months spent with her parents in the North, has returned.</span></span></b></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span></b></span></span></b>
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Rex Domengeaux who has been located in New York for a number of months, returned home during the week.</span></span></b></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span></b></span></span></b>
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> C. W. Forbes, of New Orleans, paid The Advertiser a call Tuesday. Mr. Forbes is here in the interest of the drummers club in New Orleans.</span></span></b></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span></b></span></span></b>
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Alonzo Lacy, police juror from the fourth ward, was in town Tuesday on business.</span></span></b></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span></b></span></span></b>
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> J. N. Parker, of Simsport, is visiting his sister, Mrs. Thos. B. Hopkins, Jr., and will remain until after the Holidays. While here he will put in some work for the insurance company her represents.</span></span></b></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Lafayette Advertiser 12/16/1903.</span></span></b></span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;">It's Not Nice to Fool Sheriff Broussard.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Late Tuesday upon the arrival of the east-bound train one of the passengers told Sheriff Broussard that he had been robbed of $20.00 by a pair of crooks while the train was running between this place and Rayne. Believing that the supposed victim was telling the truth the sheriff started out to catch the alleged crooks who were found hiding in one of the closets of the train. The sheriff accompanied by the complainant and the two accused marched to the city hall. When that place was reached the parties arrested admitted having the money and offered to turn it over to the owner, claiming however that it had won in an impromptu poker game. After the money was given up the sheriff told the man to make the proper affidavit against the parties who were charged with the theft. This the man refused to do and protested against any accusation being made at all. When Sheriff Broussard informed the alleged victim upon information received, the latter, feeling secure in the recovery of the money, changed the story and confessed that he had not been robbed but had lost the $2 in a game poker. Sheriff Broussard then informed the man that he was old enough to care of himself in a poker game and the deception practiced upon him in causing the arrest of innocent parties was, to say the least, very reprehensible. The sheriff saw that money was returned to the two men who appreciated the justice of that officer's action. It is clear that the man was not robbed but had adopted a very peculiar way of recovering the money which he had lost at cards. It was too thin and didn't work. </span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;">Broussard Wins. - </span></b><span style="font-family: "georgia";">The friends of Sheriff Broussard may well feel gratified at the result of the primary election. Mr. Broussard's political enemies made a very bitter fight and left nothing undone to defeat him. His nomination in the face of the fierce opposition is certainly an evidence of his undiminished popularity in this parish. The Gazette was confident that the better judgement of the people would prevail and that Sheriff Broussard's splendid record would carry him through victorious. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";">Judge Debaillon received a majority of 1066 votes in Lafayette parish which added to 130 in Acadia gives him more votes than Judge Barry. Mr. Campbell, Lafayette's candidate for district attorney, carried Acadia by 49 votes. His majority in Lafayette being 1279 he is 1328 ahead of Mr. Smith in the district. The Gazette never doubted that Messrs. Debaillon and Campbell would win but it hardly their majorities to go over a thousand.</span><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: xx-small;">Lafayette Gazette 11/16/1899.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> As will be seen by the official returns certified by the Democratic executive committee the ticket headed by Judge Debaillion, and known as the administration ticket, has carried the parish. It is needless to say that The Gazette is more than pleased with the results of the primary election. The whole ticket, from judge to coroner, received a majority of the votes cast and consequently will appear on the Democratic ticket at the April election. The large vote polled no doubt insures a complete Democratic victory in April. The primary passed off quietly and was conducted with absolute fairness toward all parties, and we trust that the defeated candidates will give to the nominees the support to which they are honestly entitled. </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> As this parish is thoroughly Democratic the nomination of the ticket is equivalent to its election. Now that it is all over over let there be a cessation of hostilities and a return to the more peaceful pursuits of life. For the good of our town and parish let the bitterness engendered during the campaign be appeased and the period of angry passions be succeeded by an era of good feeling which will promote the welfare of all. Lafayette Gazette 12/16/1899.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Our esteemed contemporary, the Independent Observer, although only a few weeks old, betrays symptoms of a very bad temper for one so young of age. </span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> In its last issue it make a very ungracious fling at this town which seems to have unwittingly incurred the displeasure of our usually courteous and fair-minded friend. We plead guilty to the charge of having solicited the support of the good people of the adjoining parishes in our laudable efforts to secure the Industrial School, but deny absolutely the accusations of having circulated disparaging reports about our worthy competitor. We are not built that way. The people of Lafayette have gone about this business in an honorable way and they have employed none but legitimate methods to secure the coveted prize.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The Independent Observer sneeringly refers to our politics and politicians. This parish is thoroughly Democratic and it could not expect its politics to suit the editor of the Independent Observer whose bete noir is the present Democratic administration. Lafayette pleads guilty to the charge of having refused to join Iberia parish four years ago in a movement to place the destinies of this State into the hands of the incompetent old man who nominated by the Republicans and Populists. Lafayette stands today where it stood then and it will hardly change even to please our estimable New Iberia confrere.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The Independent Observer sings the praises of New Iberia and takes up a quarter of a column of its valuable space to tell the outside world the wonderful things to be found in that town. It boasts of literary societies, debating clubs, Chautauqua circles, round table conferences, night schools and other evidences of progress. The Gazette had occasion before this to compliment New Iberia upon the public spirit and progressiveness of its people. We cheerfully accord to New Iberia all the credit it deserves. It is a splendid young city with a bright future and we ardently hope that it will continue to forge ahead ahead as it has done in the past.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> But after saying many flattering things about New Iberia, the Independent Observer proceeds as follows:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Now, what has Lafayette? Boundless prairies; untrodden interminable avenues for ox wagons; breezy encounters of political acrobats; centrality of an abandoned location; cheap lands and mellow well water. They expatiate on the accessibilites of the parish and town, (save during quarantines) but all these delectable qualities don't produce success. We claim to have all preparations ready to welcome the new accession of that educational institute.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> We are loathe to believe that the foregoing lines were written by the editor of a paper published in the midst of a community which boasts of literary societies, debating clubs, the best schools in the State, and other salutary influences. We would be inclined to forgive the writer if he lived in the "boundless prairies" or by what is grotesquely termed "interminable avenues of ox wagons," but something better should emanate from the great centre of culture, education and art. If our esteemed, but misguided contemporary would have the people believe that his town is the home of those educational influences which broaden the mind, he should endeavor to deal in more fairness, and if he wishes to create the impression abroad that <i>"the individual citizen of New Iberia is anxious to promote intellectual expansion"</i> he will have to be more generous in his criticisms. Such puerile attempts at sarcasm and unprovoked attack upon a community show the need rather than the desire of "intellectual expansion."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Lafayette claims to be the best place to establish the Industrial School, and it will endeavor to show to the Board of Directors that it is to the advantage of the State to locate the school here. But, Lafayette will not insult the intelligence of the members of the Board by indulging in washerwoman logic of which the Observers's remarks are but a poor sample. If our good friend will visit us we'll be pleased to show him around and we promise to prove to him that he is very much in error. He will see other things besides "boundless prairies" "ox-wagons" "political acrobats" and "mellow well water." Instead of boundless prairies we will show him the fields which produce the finest cane, corn and cotton in the State. We will introduce him not to political acrobats but to gentlemen just as clever as the cleverest Louisiana ever bred. And if he happens to be thirsty we shall not offer him well water at all, but will give him the purest of artesian waters and if he prefers we'll mix it with a little sugar manufactured at our doors by the best equipped sugar mill in Louisiana. If he'll give us the wink we'll drop a little Bourbon in it which, reinforced by our home-related mint and home-made ice, will make him as delicious a mint julep as was ever made on the banks of the Elkhorn in old Kentucky.<b> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">Lafayette Gazette 12/16/1899.</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Eugene V. Debs, the greatest leader and organizer of laboring men, will deliver a lecture in Lafayette on Friday, Jan. 26, informs us that he has made arrangements for the appearance of Mr. Debs at this place on the day mentioned. Mr. Debs is recognized throughout the Union as a great orator and thinker. Wherever he has spoken his lecture has been the theme of favorable comment among the all classes of people. Even those of those of the wealthy classes who are unalterably opposed to his doctrines agree as to the unquestioned sincerity and transcendent ability of the man. He is beyond all doubt the most popular leader of the laboring people of America and perhaps of the world. He is conceded to be one of the most effective platform orators in the United States. He draws great crowds in the eastern cities as well as in other sections of the country. The Gazette hopes that Mr. Triay will receive the proper encouragement in his efforts to give our people an opportunity to hear the foremost men before the American nation to-day. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> "About </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">3 o'clock this morning a collision occurred on the Southern Pacific railway near Sour Lake, and one freight train headed on another going in the same direction, causing the death of one and seriously injuring two others. The cause of the collision is not given as yet, but it is believed the second train was not under control. Page Taylor Ligon, an extra brakeman was killed outright; Engineer Chris Mortenson was seriously hurt and Brakeman Scott very painfully injured. The dead and injured were brought to Houston at noon to-day. Engineer Mortenson will die as a result of the accident."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Manager Falk presents to his patrons on Sunday Dec. 24 this big farcical comedy which has been successfully produced in all the large cities of the country and by reason of its unique and meritorious construction is of an order that will favor for many seasons to come. An unusually capable of company of farceurs and specialists interestingly interpret this laughable comedy in a manner calculated to cause one to forget for the time being that sorrow or care exists, and of evening of pure enjoyment and harmless hilarity is promised. The company this season is unusually strong in a musical way, each member being a trained vocalist and at times during the progress of the play one imagines that it is an operative production rather than a comedy. A fine male quartette, an excellent band and orchestra and many male and female vocalists comprise the musical contingency of the organization. Special care has been taken by the management to have the wardrobe and costumes of the finest. A truly up-to-date comedy production is promised. </span></span><b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: xx-small;">Lafayette Gazette 12/16/1899.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Last Sunday when one of the trains from the east stopped here it was discovered that one of the negro passengers had a well developed case of smallpox. The trainmen were instructed by the railroad authorities to put the negro off at this place. Dr. Felix Girard, our health officer, heard of the intentions of the railroad people and objected to it all. The negro was carried to his destination near Cheneyville. He had bought his ticket at Adelaine, St. Mary parish. Lafayette Gazette 12/16/1899.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Lundy Huff, a most worthy young man who was born and reared in this town, died Wednesday night at the home of his mother, Mrs. W. D. Huff. He was 18 years old. At an early age he displayed those sterling qualities of heart and mind which bespoke for him a career of usefulness. When a mere boy he began to work and showed unusual aptitude to mechanical labor, and being industrious and reliable his services were always in demand. He was kindly and genteel toward all, and enjoyed the esteem and confidence of all who knew him. The splendid traits of his character were exemplified in his admirable devotion to a widowed mother and to his brothers and sisters who were left fatherless at a tender age. These will mourn bitterly for his death as he was to them all that a dutiful son and brother could be. By dint of his own honest efforts, unaided by fortune, young Huff had earned for himself an enviable position in the esteem of the community of which he was a humble, but worthy member. His funeral Thursday afternoon was largely attended evidencing the high regard in which he was held by his acquaintances. Lafayette Gazette 12/16/1899.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Dec. 12, 1899. - The Democratic Parish Executive Committee for the Parish of Lafayette pursuant to call of said committee, met at the court-house, said parish, on above date for the purpose of canvassing and tabulating the returns of the primary election held Dec. 9, 1899.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> John Hahn, chairman, called the meeting to order. Mr. Paul DeClouet was elected secretary. The following members of the committee were present: Albert Delhomme, John Hahn, Paul DeClouet, Harrison Theall, Aurelien Olivier, A. C. Guilbeau, Homer Durio, J. Aymar Labbe. Absent: Dr. M. L. Lyons and Simeon Cormier. Chairman John Hall called on any one present from any faction who would desire to witness the canvass of the votes.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The tabulation of the votes for district judge and district attorney for the 18th judicial district were ordered returned to the judicial district committee who are to declare who are the nominees for judge and district attorney.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> J. W. Werner, an experienced and skillful barber, is employed in Mr. Higginbotham's shop.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Dr. G. T. Clegg, of Siloam, Ark., visited his cousin, Mr. Wm. Clegg, this week.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Services will be held at the Presbyterian church tomorrow (Sunday) at 11 a. m. and 7 p. m. All are invited to school.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Miss Mary Webb arrived here a few days ago from Philadelphia. Miss Webb returned about two months since from Turkey where she did some missionary work. Lafayette Gazette 12/16/1899.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"> From the Lafayette <i>Advertiser</i> of December 16th, 1893</span></b><span style="font-family: "book antiqua" , "palatino"; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";">:<br /><br /> </span></b></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Lafayette Fire Company.</span></b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms"; font-size: x-large;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "book antiqua" , "palatino";"><span style="font-family: "georgia";">It is a most sad commentary on the citizens of Lafayette that they should manifest so little interest in the organization of a fire company in their midst. On account of a lack of attendance of members the meeting called for last Monday night proved a failure, and this is but a repetition of what has happened time and again. Housekeeper John Graser deserves praise for the thorough condition of readiness in which he keeps the hook and ladder truck in the face of such a great want of interest on the part of the others whose large property holdings should make them eager to be the first to answer at roll-call. If the insurance payers of our community would only view this subject in a commonsense light they would contribute liberally toward the support of a fire department, from an economical standpoint. If such exorbitant rates of insurance are imposed on property in Lafayette it is because we are helplessly at the mercy of the flames. Provide the town with a practical means of combating fire and, immediately, down will go the present excessive premiums, and, as we have stated a number of times before, the savings in rate will more than cover the expense incident to the maintenance of a fire organization, and afford reasonable protection, besides, against complete annihilation of property, a condition that in nowise exists at present. It may be (though, we hope not) that our people will realize only when it is too late, the value of fire protection; when their business houses and homes will lay ruined in ashes</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica";">.<br /> <b>Lafayette Advertiser 12/16/1893</b></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica";"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"></span></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> At the regular meeting held this day the following members were present: Wm. Campbell, Mayor, A. M. Martin, Felix Demanade, and John O. Mouton. Absent: Alb. Cayard, A. T. Caillouet, and I. N. Satterfield.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> There being no quorum the meeting adjourned to Wednesday the 13th inst. at 7 o'clock p. m.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Pursuant to adjournment the Council met with following members present Wm. Campbell Mayor, A. M. Martin, Felix Demanade, John O. Mouton, Alb. Cayard and Alb. Delahoussaye. Absent: A. T. Caillouet and I. N. Satterfield.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Mr. Alb. Delahoussaye having been appointed and qualified as member of the City Council vice Fred Mouton resigned, took his seat, and thereupon was appointed as member of the Finance committee.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The undersigned members of Finance Committee having examined the Treasurer book for quarter ending October 31st, 1893 and make the following report:</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Be it resolved by the City Council that the lamps now in use to light the City being defective as giving very poor light that the Mayor be appointed a committee of one to confer, arrange and contract with the Sun Vapor light Co. of Memphis, Tenn. to light and illuminate the City.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Resolved by the City Council and etc. and hereafter it shall be prohibited for any stove pipe to run through any building without either a brick flue, terracotta or a galvanized ventilated flue such as are accepted by the different insurance companies and any person violating this ordinance shall be dealt with according to law, and this resolution to take effect (15) days after its promulgation.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The Committee that was appointed last meeting consisting of Mayor, A. M. Martin, John O. Mouton, and F. Demanade to confer with the School Board to run the High School made their report to wit: That it was agreed with the members of the School Boaord that a board of trustees be appointed; two by the Police Jury one by the School Board and 2 by the City Council and they to be known as the board of trustees of the Lafayette High School.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Resolved that regular meeting of this body be changed from the 2nd Monday of each month to the 1st Monday of each Month.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Marshal Vigneaux arrested Tuesday, a negro giving his name as Geo. W. White, of Thomasville, Ala. White had four watches, one of which was a valuable gold watch marked "F. C. N." and all of which he was endeavoring to sell. The negro is 42 years of age, small and black, a cook by occupation, He will be held for identification. Lafayette Advertiser 12/16/1893. </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The following is the report of Police record for November, 1893.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> 8th. Henry Moris and Ross Cohn, fighting disturbing the peace, $5.00 fine of ten days.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> 8th. Patrick Welch, drunk and nuisance, ordered to leave the town.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> 8th. Vaslin Dickson, fighting and disturbing the peace, $2.50 fine or five days.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> 10th. James Smith, drunk and nuisance, $2.50 fine of five days.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> 14th. T. P. James Smith, drunk and nuisance, $2.50 or five days.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> 15th, Ed Vanderwatter, drunk and nuisance, $2.50 fine or five days.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> 17th. Wm. Grisell, nuisance, ordered to leave town.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> 17th. Rich McElligot, drunk and nuisance, fine $2.50 or five days.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> 19th. Albert Lahan and Joe Banham, fighting and disturbing the peace, $2.50 fine each or five days.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> 21st. D. Allen, drunk nuisance and resisting arrest, $10.00 fine or twenty days.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> 22nd. Will Alexander, drunk and nuisance, $2.50 or five days.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> 23rd. Sosthene Catalan, using obscene language, $5.00 or ten days.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> 23rd. Ed. Riley and John Sullivan, fighting and disturbing the peace, $2.50 fine of five days.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> 28th. Thos. Kelly, vagrant, ordered to leave the town. Lafayette Advertiser 12/16/1893.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> A reporter of The Advertiser in discussing the business situation of the parish lately, with Mr. Crow Girard, cashier of the People's State Bank, learned that the bank was now carrying a larger and better line of deposits than at any other time of its existence. This, Mr. Girard regarded as a very favorable indication of the uniformly prosperous condition of our people. Lafayette Advertiser 12/16/1893.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Mr. C. H. Lusted, of our town, who recently obtained a patent on a very ingenious machine for cutting off grass and weeds from railroad beds, has received several inquiries regarding his invention from prospective investors and others. The machine in question is said to possess features of a strong merit and THE ADVERTISER hopes Mr. Lusted will reap a rich reward from his invention. Lafayette Advertiser 12/16/1893.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Messrs. Alfred Hebert, J. P. Revillon, and Sigismond Bernard left here on Wednesday morning last bound for "Isle John Cole" on a hunting expedition. They went by hack and we understand carried a good stock of provision and other necessaries of life. It is said that ducks and geese are unusually plentiful around that section and are to be found in thousands in the rice fields, all of which is very tempting the ordinary sportsman. Lafayette Advertiser 12/16/1893.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Our vigilant police officers are making a good record for making tramps, vagrants and all other suspicious persons move out of town on short notice. Lafayette, like all other important railroad divisions, seems to be an attractive meeting ground for this class of gentry, and it is well that the fellows should not be allowed to linger long in the vicinity, for they are much given to crime and depredation as a rule, and their presence is always to be considered highly objectionable. Lafayette Advertiser 12/16/1893.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> A young man of this parish, William Sonnier by name, had an exciting experience with a mule last Monday and narrowly escaped violent death. Mr. Sonnier was attempting to place the animal under control for some purpose when his arm became engaged in a slipping noose intended for the upper lip of the mule. The mule jerked away and fled at a rapid gait with Mr. Sonnier dangling on as best he could at the end of the piece of rope attached to the neck of the mule. The shortness of the rope protected the unfortunate young man from the hoofs of the frantic animal, and also, prevented dragging, thereby saving his life. As. it was, Mr. Sonnier emerged from the fracas with only the loss of a goodly portion of his right ear. Lafayette Advertiser 12/16/1893.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> On Wednesday last Sheriff Broussard arrested Miss Marie Guidroz, a young white woman living near Mouton's Bridge in this parish on the charge of homicide. It appears that a few days previous a little boy aged about three years, Willie Melancon by name, living near or on the same place with the accused, disappeared and search being made his body was found in Bayou Vermillion, which it may be remarked is very shallow at that point. When last the little boy was with the accused and on being interrogated she gave several contradictory accounts of where he was and on the discovery of the body and being charged with the crime she said that she was standing near the water with the child in her arms and that he accidentally slipped from her arms and being so terrified and alarmed she was unable to call for help. The coroner held an inquest and the jury finding she was responsible for the death of the child, Sheriff Broussard, forthwith arrested and lodged her in jail. Lafayette Advertiser 12/16/1893.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> During a recent visit to the extensive lumber depot of Mr. E. H. Vordenbaumen we were struck with the extent of the stock carried by this enterprising dealer. We found Mr. Vordenbaumen's line of wagons and agricultural implements to be very complete, also. This gentleman is admitted to be one of Lafayette's most active and pushing business men, and the success of his efforts in this community is evidenced by the present flattering proportions of his business.<br />Lafayette Advertiser 12/16/1893.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;">Visited Rice Mill.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> We were a visitor recently at the rice mill of Le Danois and Degrez and were not a little surprised at the extent of their operations and the wonderful success of the enterprise. The Mill is run to its full capacity every day and often into the night. Their daily shipments are large and steady. Besides the rice for table use there is an active demand for the other products for stock-feed. Lafayette Advertiser 12/16/1893.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> On Thursday last we had the pleasure of going with Mr. Gerac, to see the cane on one of the Gerac Brothers' place near town. The entire growth seems to be far superior to the average. We brought to the office five splendid stalks of cane from this field, which averaged about thirty joints to the stalk. This is only one out of several places whereon these gentlemen have grown cane this year, and on all they have had splendid success. They, like all of Lafayette just now, are clamoring for a sugar refinery, especially as they will largely increase their acreage during the coming year. Lafayette Advertiser 12/16/1893.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> At its regular meeting on the 11th., inst., Lafayette Lodge, Knights of Honor, No. 3194, elected the following officers for the ensuing year:</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> This lodge has a membership now of sixty, and is in a prosperous condition generally. Lafayette Advertiser 12/16/1893.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> In the races at Arnaudville on Sunday last a very interesting event was the trotting contest between Louisa, belonging to Mr. Ned Mouton, and Queen, the property of Mr. Clay Rogers. The race was in mile heats, best two out of three. In the first mile Louisa won by forty feet, and in the second, by three feet. The backers of Queen then proposed a second race under the same conditions on the spot, but the owners of Louisa thought one such victory was enough for one day. Mr. Eli McDaniel, an ardent backer of the winner then challenged Southwest Louisiana for a half mile race, heats best two out of three, excepting only Dr. H. P. Guilbeau's recent purchase. The race to take place at Lafayette, for $250.00. No one has yet accepted the challenge. Lafayette Advertiser 12/16/1893.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Christmas, that joyful day that is so eagerly anticipated by our beloved little children, will soon be here. Certainly we should spare no effort to make the occasion a happy and memorable one for the little folks, for it is the recollection of such pleasant events that serves to temper the storm in after days and render life's cup less bitter. Of the many ways of causing Joy to these wee hopefuls at Christmas time, none furnishes more pleasing entertainment than a brilliant Christmas tree laden with its store of gifts to be received by the little fluttering hearts and outstretched hands, direct from Santa Claus, himself.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> The ADVERTISER proposes a Christman tree for the children of Lafayette, Christman eve, at Falk's Opera House, the use of which building its owner, Mr. B. Falk would no doubt accord free of charge for the occasion. It would not be expecting too much, also, of the more generous ones of the community to contribute a reasonable amount of money, or gifts, to ensure that none of the small children of the town would be forgotten. Let a committee of ladies, willing to impose a moderate amount of self-sacrifice on themselves in behalf of the children, take the affair in hand and carry to a successful end an event that would be hailed with so much delight by our bright eyed, wistful little ones. Lafayette Advertiser 12/16/1893.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> "The month usually averages some four degrees colder than December, the night temperatures averaging three degrees lower, while the highest day temperatures are some five degrees lower. In the southern half of the state the minimums are about the same as in December, the northern section showing the marked falls while the maximum in South Louisiana show a fall of about four degrees compared to December.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> "The average temperature for the month for the state is 51 degrees, deduced from a normal mean maximum of 60 degrees and a normal mean minimum of 41 degrees. The extremes of temperature in the past six years have ranged between an extreme maximum of 88 degrees and an extreme minimum of 11 degrees, the former having occurred in south Louisiana, while the latter was recorded in north Louisiana. The average daily range of temperature is about 19 degrees.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "book antiqua" , "palatino"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica";"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><b> Look out for the Pay Car Tuesday.</b> </span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "book antiqua" , "palatino"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica";"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Mr. Raoul Dugas, of Carencro, La., was in town Sunday.<br /><br /> Mr. Fred Mouton made a business trip to St. Martinville this week.<br /><br /> Crow Girard Esq., was in New Orleans during the first part of the week.<br /><br /> Mrs. Rosa Kahn, of Pattersonville is on a visit to her parents Mr. and Mrs. B. Falk.<br /><br /> Hon. Ambroise Mouton, of Lake Arthur, is visiting in Lafayette at the present time.<br /><br /> Mr. J. P. Nolan of the S. P. R. R. spent part of this week here, attending to business.<br /><br /> <b>Fire! Fire! Fire works of every description at Moss Bros. & Co., Japanese lanterns also.</b> </span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "book antiqua" , "palatino"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica";"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Citrons, currants, raisins, cranberries, fruit cakes, fine bonbons, almonds, etc., at Moss Bros. & Co.<br /><br /> T<span style="font-size: x-small;">HE</span> A<span style="font-size: x-small;">DVERTISER </span>acknowledges an appreciated call from Mrs. J. Nickerson and Miss Mary Toms.<br /><br /> <b>A train consisting of 20 cars of cattle passed through last week and 200 heads died out on the 20 cars.</b> </span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "book antiqua" , "palatino"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica";"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Judge Debaillon and Jos. A. Chargois Esq., were in attendance on Court at Abbeville during this week.<br /><br /> Our old friend Mr. J. A. Boyer of Lafayette, was a visitor to our town this week. -- Marksville Review.<br /><br /> Mrs. D. Lallanne, of Washington, who was on a visit to Mrs. James Hannen returned home Thursday.<br /><br /> Miss Mattie Torian arrived from Baltimore, last Tuesday, in company with her uncle, Mr. Walter S. Torian.<br /><br /> Miss Aline Richard, accompanied by her cousin, Mr. Robert Richard, visited relatives in Breaux Bridge, Sunday.<br /><br /> Solid gold spectacles and Eye Glasses in all styles at T. M. Biossat's, Jeweler.<br /><br /> Mr. James Mitchell, the assistant Master Mechanic of the S. P. R. R. at this point made a trip to Houston this week.<br /><br /> At Moss Brothers & Co., you will find most beautiful Christmas and New Year cards, as well as the most inexpensive kind.<br /><br /> Our young friend Jack Nickerson, has been "laid up" with la grippe for a number of days. We hope to see him out again soon.<br /><br /> <b>Judge A. J. Moss has been confined to the house for several days by an attack of la grippe which is commonly prevalent here this time.</b><br /> </span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "book antiqua" , "palatino"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica";"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> On last Monday there was a prarie schooner in town from Lake Arthur loaded with oranges, which were sold at reasonable prices.<br /><br /> A brakeman working for conductor E. P. Mayfield on the Cypremort branch was run over by cars and dangerously hurt, Thursday evening.<br /><br /> Mr. Will Clark of our town, has been on the sick list for a number of days. We hope, he will soon be able to attend to his railroad duties again.<br /><br /> We had the pleasure of a call on Thursday last from Mr. Omer Martin, deputy assessor of St. Martin parish. Mr. Marlin is the father of Dr. Martin of this place.<br /><br /> Our good friends, Messrs. A. Labbe and J. O. Girouard of Broussard, were in town Wednesday last, in attendance at the Estorge-Burgess wedding. -- New Iberia Enterprise.<br /><br /> <b>Demanade, the grocer, corner Lee Ave. and Vermilion st. has recently received a splendid assortment of first class candies. When you want candy give him a call.</b> </span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "book antiqua" , "palatino"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica";"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><b> The Guidry bakery, has started out a second cart to better scope with the growing demand made on it for bread. The new cart is intended to look after the country trade, more especially.</b> </span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "book antiqua" , "palatino"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica";"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Mr. Chas. Carey and family of New Orleans, passed through here Tuesday, on their way to California, their future home. Mrs. Carey is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. McDaniel of this place.<br /><br /> Mr. J. A. Chargois of Lafayette, was in our town early this week. The pretty Miss Louisa Broussard of Lafayette, is in our town, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Demary. - Vermilion Star.<br /><br /> Mr. A. C. Graffenreid of New Orleans, a special agent of the U. S. Department of Labor was in town during the week. Mr. Graffenreid's duties are directed to gathering full statistics concerning the operations of building and loan associations in Louisiana.<br /><br /> Have you seen those beautiful Hall Lamps at Moss Bros. & Co? They are ornamental as well as useful, and not as expensive as you might think. This firm is also showing a very pretty line of Ceiling and Parlor lamps, suitable for holiday presents.<br /><br /> Mr. Tom Hopkins, son of Dr. Thos. B. Hopkins, leaves today for New Iberia where goes to enter the employ of the well known druggist of that place, Dr. Lee. Tom is one of Lafayette's esteemed young men, and the best wishes of the community attend him in his new surroundings.<br /><br /> Those persons who have found it inconvenient to settle their indebtedness to THE ADVERTISER will confer a favor on the manager of the paper by calling now to liquidate such obligations as, we, like all the rest of business people, wish to balance our books with the close of the year.<br /><br /> Game in this immediate area is getting to be scarce. There are a few stray coveys of partridge left here and there, but the pot hunter and the multiplicity of sports make these even, hide their diminished heads. A few woodcock have already made their appearance, but as a rule they remain in colder regions until mid-winter weather.</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "book antiqua" , "palatino"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica";"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><br /></span></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "book antiqua" , "palatino"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica";"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Mr. Herman Koch, of the Wells-Fargo Express Company, was in town during the week.</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "book antiqua" , "palatino"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica";"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><br /></span></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "book antiqua" , "palatino"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica";"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Mr. J. W. Campbell of Atlanta, Texas, was here during the the week, looking around the country for desirable cane lands.</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "book antiqua" , "palatino"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica";"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><br /></span></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "book antiqua" , "palatino"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica";"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The marriage of Mr. Edward Mouton of this parish to Miss Alexine Robichaux, of Breaux Bridge, will take place on the 28th instant.</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "book antiqua" , "palatino"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica";"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><br /></span></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "book antiqua" , "palatino"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica";"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> We have heard several complaints of late concerning the condition of the Carenco public road. We are assured that this road is in great need of repair and the attention of the Police Jury is directed thereto.</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "book antiqua" , "palatino"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica";"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><br /></span></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "book antiqua" , "palatino"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica";"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Judging from the great number of two and four-wheeled vehicles and buggies Mr. B. Falk has been receiving of late, we are under the impression that wide-awake merchant must be doing a brisk business in this line.</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "book antiqua" , "palatino"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica";"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><br /></span></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "book antiqua" , "palatino"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica";"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> We are reliably informed that Mr. C. A. Thomas, of the Lafayette Gazette has sold out his interest, therein and will in the future make his home in St. Martinville. Mr. Thomas has the best wishes of The Advertiser for success.</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "book antiqua" , "palatino"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica";"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><br /></span></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "book antiqua" , "palatino"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica";"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Mr. J. Eugene Trahan, of the well known pharmacy on the corner of Congress and Pierce streets, has transferred one half interest in the stock of drugs and etc,m to Mr. Geo. Doucet. The new firm is deserving of much success.</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "book antiqua" , "palatino"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica";"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><br /></span></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "book antiqua" , "palatino"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica";"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Messrs. L. Levy & Son, A. Levy, of Levy & Bendel, Lake Charles, can boast of being the only country buyers present at the great bankrupt sale of the "Dixie" Clothing House, and were bidders with with whole clothiers only, therefore goods were slaughtered for a trifle.</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> From the Lafayette <i>Gazette </i>of December 16th, 1893.</b></span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";">A young white woman, named Marie Celina Guidroz, aged about 23 years, was brought to town Wednesday by Deputy Sheriff Thomas Mouton and placed in the parish prison, charged with the murder of Willie Melancon, a boy about 2 years old. </span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><b> </b><span style="font-size: small;">It appears that the accused was living with the foster parents of Willie, Mr. and Mrs. Vilmond Melancon, near Carencro bayou. On Friday, Dec. 8, Marie Guidroz went to the bayou to wash some potatoes, and took along with her the little boy, who was subsequently found drowned. We give below the testimony given before the coroner's jury and the verdict of the jury:</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Marie Celina Guidroz, after being duly sworn said: "Friday last, Dec. 8, 1893, I was washing potatoes on a raft in the bayou. I had the child Willie Melancon on my left arm; when the raft started drifting I let the child drop in the bayou. Water at that place was about waist deep I think. When the child fell I started away. At the moment I could not hallow, I was too much afraid. It was half an hour after that I could call for assistance. When I reached home I did not tell anyone that the child was drowned."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Edouard Stelly said: "Last Friday, Dec. 8, 1893, I was working at the sugar mill about four arpents distant from home. When I heard Marie Guidroz hallowing after Willie who was drowned. Marie Guidroz said to Mrs. Euclide Stelly: "It is no use call for Willie; where he is, he will not answer." The child had a natural dread of water and was not in the habit of going to the bayou. The water where I found the child two feet and a half deep. The child was about five steps going up stream from the raft."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Mrs. Vilmond Melancon, the foster-mother of the child, said: "Friday last, Dec. 8, Marie Guidroz was coming in the house with a dish of potatoes that she had washed in the bayou. I asked her, 'Where is Willie?' She answered : 'He is here.' I asked Mrs. Euclide Stelly to call him when Mary Guidroz answered: 'It is no use to call him; he will not answer where he is' "</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Vilmond Melancon, the foster father of the child, said: "Friday last, Dec. 8, I was working at the sugar mill when I heard Marie Guidroz, when called for assistance was running in a direction opposite where the child who was drowned."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The jury of inquest, composed of Messrs. Edgard Martin, J. Y. Villere, Lucien Cayret, and Coroner Gladu, rendered the following verdict:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";">* * * said Willie Melancon came to his death by drowning while being in charge of Marie Celina Guidroz, and , we, the jurors, fine Marie Celina Guidroz guilty of gross negligence, if not more, and we suggest an investigation by the grand jury."</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: xx-small;"><b>Lafayette Gazette 12/16/1893.</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;">Fond of Watches. - </span></b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">A suspicious looking negro was arrested by Marhsal Vigneaux near the depot last Tuesday. he gave his name as Geoerge Washington White and a search in his valise developed the fact that he had in his possession three watches and a clock. One of the watches is said to be very valuable. As White could not give a satisfactory account of himself and his watches he was incarcerated in the municipal Bastille, awaiting new developments. </span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b>Lafayette Gazette 12/16/1893.</b></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;">It Didn't Work. - </span></b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Last Sunday when one of the trains from the east stopped her it was discovered that one of the negro passengers had a well developed case of smallpox. The trainmen were instructed by the railroad authorities to put the negro off at this place. Dr. Felix Girard, our health officer, heard of the intentions of the railroad people and objected to all of it. The negro was carried to his destination near Cheneyville. He had bought his ticket at Adeline, St. Mary parish.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: xx-small;"><b>Lafayette Gazette 11/26/1899.</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;">Settling Here From Iowa. - </span></b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Dr. F. S. Mudd has sold through the real estate agency of Mr. Ambroise Mouton eleven acres of land opposite Sterling Grove to G. W. Snodgrass, of Carl Iowa. The price paid was $1100 cash. We are informed that Mr. Snodgrass will put up a corn mill and will prepare that cereal for the use of man and beast.</span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;">Rail News.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";">A Brakeman on the Cypremort Branch was run over by some cars while making a coupling and dangerously hurt, probably fatally.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> A Train consisting of about 500 heads of cattle passed through last week and two hundred died before reaching their destination. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><b> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">Lafayette Gazette 12/16/1893.</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>Retiring from Gazette.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> For reasons mutually understood, Mr. Chas. A. Thomas, half owner and editor of The Gazette from its initial number, retires from the paper, having sold his interest to the present owner. We very much regret to part with our friend, and understand fully the motives that have actuated this step on his part. Mr. Thomas is as yet undecided as to his future course, however we sincerely hope that wherever his lines may fall they will meet with unbounded success. Lafayette Gazette 12/16/1893.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>Schools Progressing Satisfactorily.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Our efficient and zealous School superintendent, Mr. H. E. Toll, who has been making his usual visits to the different schools in the parish, informs The Gazette that the schools he has already visited are progressing very satisfactorily. A good attendance is reported in most of them, and a warm interest is noticeable among parents in the education of their children.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Mr. Alfred Hebert received Sunday by express from Morgansville, Kansas, two fine shoats. With the express rates at $30, the pair has cost about $70, but Mr. Hebert considers this money well invested and The Gazette agrees with him. He intends to demonstrate the fact that it is possible to raise pork in this country, with the same success that attends the efforts of the people of the Western States. And there is no reason why he should not. Lafayette Gazette 12/16/1893.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> A Ride to Creighton's Switch.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> A Gazette man took a ride over to Creighton's switch the fore part of the week, and viewed with some surprise the big stacks of sugar cane waiting transportation to the mills, but when informed that for the past month or more just such quantity was in the yard all the time, the conclusion irresistibly forced itself upon the mind that if at this point such quantities of cane are shipped, without considering other shipping points, the urgent need of a refinery is manifest. With a refinery near this town the acreage in cane would be doubled in a year. We must have it. Lafayette Gazette 12/16/1893.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> In another part of this paper will be found the advertisement of Messrs. Trahan & Doucet, druggists and dealers in fancy and toilet articles, tobacco, cigars, etc. Mr. J. E. Trahan, the senior member of the firm, has sold a half interest of his business to Mr. George Doucet, who is well and favorably known by our people. His affable manners at the Trahan Drugstore have made him a host of friends who will be happy to learn of his promotion. It goes without saying that under its new name this sterling firm will sustain its reputation for fair dealing, fresh goods and low prices. Lafayette Gazette 12/16/1893.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>Professor Hugo Kipling.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> At Falk's Opera House there will appear to-night Prof. Hugo Kipling, the only recognized rival of Herman the Great. Prof. Kipling will be assisted by the World's Greatest jugglers, Victor and Madame Lee; also Mile. Sligo the originator of the beautiful and bewildering "Serpentine Dance." with Calcium Light effects. Sligo by the beauty of her dancing won the heart of many thousands who witnesses her dancing in Berlin, Paris, and London and the principal cities of the United States. This attraction comes to us highly recommended. Popular Prices: 25, 35 and 50 cents. One of the features of the show is the wonderful performance of "Magic, Mirth, and Mischief." Lafayette Gazette 12/16/1893.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> A young white woman, named Marie Celina Guidroz, aged about 23 years, was brought to town Wednesday by Sheriff Thomas Mouton and placed in the parish prison, charged with the murder of Willie Melancon, a boy about a years old. It appears that the accused was living with the foster parents of Willie, Mr. and Mrs. Vilmond Melancon, near Carencro bayou. On Friday, Dec. 8, Marie Guidroz went to the bayou to wash some potatoes, and took along with her the little boy, who was subsequently found drowned. We give below the testimony given before the coroner's jury and the verdict of the jury:</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Marie Celina Guidroz, after being duly sworn said: "Friday last, Dec. 8, 1893, I was washing potatoes on a raft in the bayou. I had the child Willie Melancon on my left arm; when the raft started drifting I let the child drop in the bayou. Water at that place was about waist deep I think. When the child fell I started away. At the moment I could not hallow. I was too much afraid. It was half an hour after that I could call for assistance. When I reached home I did not tell anyone that the child was drowned."</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Edouard Stelly said: "Last Friday, Dec. 8, 1893, I was working at a sugar mill about four arpents distant from home. When I heard Marie Guidroz hallowing after Willie who was drowned. Marie Guidroz said to Mrs. Euclide Stelly: "It is no use to call for Willie; where he is, he will not answer." The child had a natural dread of water and was not in the habit of going to the bayou. The water where I found the child was about two feet and half deep. The child was about five steps going up stream from the raft."</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Mrs. Vilmond Melancon, the foster-mother of the child, said: "Friday last, Dec. 8, Marie Guidroz was coming in the house with a dish of potatoes that she had washed in the bayou. I asked her, 'Where is Willie?' She answered: 'He is there.' I asked Mrs. Euclide Stelly to call him when Mary Guidroz answered: 'It is no use to call him; he will not answer where he is.' "</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Vilmond Melancon, the foster-father of the child, said: "Friday last, Dec. 8, I was working at the sugar mill when I heard Marie Guidroz hallowing. I started running, following Edouard Stelly straight to the bayou and found the child, Willie Melancon, drowned. Marie Guidroz, when called for assistance was running in a direction opposite where the child was drowned."</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> A great battle against tuberculosis is being fought with the money raised from the sale or Red Cross Christmas seals which are to be placed on the backs of letters and Christmas packages. The seal is the medium through which the public contributes money in any sum an individual may desire to one of the greatest movements in the name of humanity the world has ever known - to free the land of the white plague.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The Civic League of Lafayette has taken up this good work, the entire proceeds for the sale of these seals to go to assist in maintaining the home for tuberculosis at Camp Hygeia.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> A pathetic appeal has been sent out over the state by the officers of this home asking the people to give all assistance possible by buying these seals as the Camp has been so overcrowded with unfortunates for the for the past six months that unless the people of the state come to their relief they will be compelled to close the camp.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The Civic League asks the good people of Lafayette to go to Moss Pharmacy or Lafayette Drug Store where the stamps are for sale and buy some seals for the sake of suffering humanity. The officers in their appeal for help for the Home state that if every man, woman and child in the State of Louisiana would purchase but ten cents worth of these seals that they would not only be able to care for the present inmates, but would be able to car for a number of other unfortunates who are anxiously waiting to be received.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";">There is a lamp in the city</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia";">And I swear it is a pity</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia";">To see how it has been neglected</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia";">By those who are paid and expected </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia";">To keep it in trim and repairs.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia";">It is fully ninety days</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";">The traveler at night his way</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia";">And the wind it has blown</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia";">One pane of glass down;</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia";">And its chimney has fallen to the ground;</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia";">And the burner and wick</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia";">That are so dirty and thick</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia";">That are so dirty and thick</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia";">With verdigris and dust</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia";">Now have become a hard crust.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia";">But I earnestly hope and trust,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia";">That it has seen its worst,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia";">And some of our councilmen will see</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia";">Into this matter as early as can be</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia";">And have this lamp lighted</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia";">In the future, don't you see.</span><br />
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<br />David Barryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18021672107776048429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655934687457193417.post-41716663099250186162015-01-13T00:54:00.000-08:002017-12-21T08:38:13.316-08:00**DECEMBER 21ST M C <div class="pluck-persona-first-blog-single-post-content">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b> </b></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>And Right of Way Has Been Secured to Lafayette. A Big Railroad Deal in Sight, as Shown by Special Below, Reproduced from the Picayune.</b></span></b></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "palatino"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b> The Southern Pacific Railroad will not be satisfied until it secures an outlet to both the gulf at Gulfport, Miss., and to the Atlantic at Pensacola. This was the opinion expressed by a prominent Southern Pacific official who was in the city yesterday, and for the present does not wish to have his name used in connection with the matter. He also gave out the information that the recent purchases of land which the Southern Pacific has been making in the vicinity of Baton rouge are for the purpose of securing adequate facilities for a bridge which will give not only the Southern Pacific, but also a number of lines, easy access to this side of the Mississippi. The plans for this bridge are already under consideration, and although it will take from three to five years to build this bridge, arrangements are already said to be made by which not only the Southern Pacific, but also the Texas and Pacific, the Frisco and the M. K. and T. will have use of the bridge.<br />
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Within the past two weeks the Southern Pacific has secured the entire right of way from Lafayette, La., to Port Allen, on the west side of the Mississippi, directly across from Baton Rouge. This will give them the right to build a line from Lafayette to the river bank. At that point the river is less than 2000 feet wide, and almost in the middle is a sand bar, over which the depth of water does not exceed twenty feet. The Southern Pacific representative who was spoken to in regard to this matter said that the building of the bridge over the Mississippi was a comparatively easy matter from an engineering standpoint, and that up to the present time the principal difficulty had been in securing the financial support which was necessary for such a project. This difficulty, he now intimated, had been arranged, and he said that there was no doubt that the work on the bridge would be started within a short time.<br />
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Under the plans which we have in mind, the bridge will cost considerably over a million dollars, and had it not been for the startling change in conditions which have taken place in the past few months, I doubt whether the Southern Pacific, or any other east and west road, would have ever undertaken the gigantic scheme, which in the end will probably unite the two oceans under one great railroad system.<br />
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But with the building of the Panama Canal and the concentration of a number of the greatest railroad systems of the country on the port of New Orleans, all the railroad men of the country believe that it will be a paying investment. Two years ago one of the greatest financiers of the country figured on this proposition, and he expressed it as his opinion that a bridge across the Mississippi at this time, even if all the East and West systems made arrangement to use if jointly, would not pay more than one-half of 1 per cent. Now all this has been changed, the ablest railroad financiers of the country believe that with the amount of business which is being concentrated in New Orleans that a bridge over the river at some point where it could be used by all the lines, would be a paying proposition.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b> Although I am not authorized to make any official announcement, I can say that the Southern Pacific had studied every arrangement to build a bridge across the Mississippi, to be (unreadable word) with its mainline at Lafayette. The purchase of eighty-five acres of land at Port Allen has just (unreadable words), and I understand that one of the high officials of the company that this land is to be used for freight yards and for the <br />
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Now that all the deeds have been recorded there is no harm harm in letting it become known that this property was wanted by the Southern Pacific, and is now owner of said property. Premature publications of the fact that they have been buying property in that section of the State have already hindered us to a considerable extent.<br />
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There is an old line of railroad from Lafayette to the vicinity of Port Allen, which has not been operated for several years. In our surveys we have departed from this old line to a considerable extent, as we believe that as many of the prosperous towns along the line as possible should be touched. We may use a part of the old line which has already been built, but for the most part of the fifty-two miles we will take an entirely new right of way which will touch at a number of towns which now have no railroad facilities.<br />
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Up to the present time we have surveyed three rights of way from Lafayette to the river. Which one of those of those will finally be adopted is yet to be decided upon by the officers of the company.<br />
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The right of way along all three of these routes has already been secured, and when the officers decided to build the fifty-two miles of track there will be the least delay from litigation or other sources which usually embarrass a railroad in matters of this kind.<br />
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As to what the Southern Pacific will do when they get on this side of the river, I am unable to say. At Baton Rouge direct communication will be made with the Valley Road into New Orleans or northward. But I believe that when the bridge is completed the Southern pacific will not be satisfied with connections of this kind, but will at once build a sufficient amount of line to connect with the main line of the Illinois Central. This would enable passengers coming west via New Orleans to make the transfer at this point and thus save many hours travel. It would also bring the Southern Pacific near to the gulf, and I would not be at all surprised within the next two years to see this line have its own road into Gulfport and Pensacola. It is simply the old plan of a through line from the Atlantic to the Pacific except that the line is run a little further south than others which have been planned in the past. <span style="font-size: x-small;">Lafayette Advertiser 12/21/1904. </span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "palatino"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> That Lafayette Home Institute, Prof. R. C. Greig principal may be justly declared one of the most popular and meritorious educational institutions in the town or parish, is evidenced by a constantly increasing enrollment and the general esteem and recognition accorded it. Established in 1896, the school has won its way to the front rank under careful supervision and efficient training and may now be considered a permanent and essential factor in the progress and advancement on the city.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Situated on St. John's street near the Catholic church, in a quiet pleasant location with ample grounds and delightful shade, the Institute possesses all the exterior influences that could be derived to promote its work and afford pupils proper recreation. Large well ventilated rooms, equipped and furnished with patent desks of finest grade and all the necessary modern appurtenances combine to render pupils every comfort and facility for study and demonstration.<br />
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Prof. Greig's well known ability as a teacher hardly needs commendation to the people of this community, for his work here during the past twenty years speaks for itself and gives assurance of yet larger measures of success in his chosen profession. Thorough instruction, which enables many pupils to enter second year courses of the Industrial Institute, and the Christian atmosphere which pervades the school are paramount considerations and induces The Advertiser thus to express its heartiest approval and endorsement. </span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;"> All Committees called to Final Meeting as Committee of the Whole, to be Held at the Court House Tomorrow Night, Thursday, Dec. 23, at 7:30 Promptly.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> The Final Meeting of all the committees of the local organization to provide for the great Convention of the Teachers has been called to assemble as a Committee of the whole in the Court House tomorrow night, Thursday, promptly at half-past seven o'clock. All the members of every committee are requested and urged to be present and the entire public is cordially invited to attend. Ten minute talks will be made by the chairman of the various committees, including a definite statement of what each committee has done, is doing, and is going to do, and outlining details and particulars as to just how, just when, just where, and under just what circumstances each member of the each committee is to perform his part, so that the entire citizenship can do its power to make up the Convention a success worthy of our town our parish, and our good name for hospitality and educational progress.</span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The Committee requests us to announce their call for volunteers to offer rooms and board, or rooms without board, or board without rooms, for the teachers. Those who can do so will please report to Mr. Biossat or to Dr. Moss. Same request applies to those who can offer carriages. </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;">For the Meeting of the Teachers' Association at Lafayette Dec. 27-29.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"> <span style="font-size: small;">"THE PROBLEM OF THE RURAL SCHOOL," TUESDAY, DEC. 07, 1894, 8 p. m.</span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">ADDRESS OF WELCOME;</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">In behalf of the State - Gov. Newton C. Blanchard.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">In Behalf of the Citizens of Lafayette - Mayor Charles D. Caffery.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">In behalf of the South Western Louisiana - Pres. E. L. Stephens.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Response in behalf of the La. S. P. S. T. A. - Jno. R. Conniff, Asst. Supt. Public School, New Orleans.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">President's Annual Address - T. H. Harris, Principal Baton Rouge High School, Baton Rouge.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Reception tendered by the citizens of Lafayette to the visiting delegates.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> WEDNESDAY, DEC. 28, 1904 9 a. m.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Business Session - Reports of Officers and Committees, Amendments, Appointment of Committee, etc.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Address by Hon. James B. Aswell, State Superintendent of Education, on the Present Status of the Rural School.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> WEDNESDAY, DEC. 28, 1904, 1:30 p. m. Department Meeting of Ungraded School Teachers, Miss Julia Harelson, Baton Rouge, Chairman.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> DEPARTMENT MEETING, 3 p. m, Kindergarten - Miss E. A. Waldo, New Orleans Chairman.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Primary - Miss Pearl Larche, Lafayette Chairman.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Grammar - C. C. Whisenhunt, Shreveport, Chairman.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> High - W. J. Avery, Lafayette, Chairman.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Music - Miss M. Conway, New Orleans, Chairman.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Drawing - Miss D. Zena Thompson, Lake Charles, Chairman.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Chairman - Board of School Directors will organize a department.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> WEDNESDAY, DEC. 28, 1904, 8 p. m. - Address, The Relation of Parent and Teacher, From the standpoint of the parent, by Dr. C. Menville, Houma.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> From the standpoint of the teacher - Albert J. Dupuy, Principal Guion Academy, Thibodaux.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Address, The Work of Mothers Clubs - Miss E. A. Aitkows, Principal F. T. Howard No. 2, New Orleans.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Address, The Work of the Women's Club.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> THURSDAY, DEC. 29, 1904, 9 a. m. - Address, Local Taxation for School - Supt. L. J. Alleman, Lafayette.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Discussion led by Geo. Wallace, Cheneyville.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Address, Consolation of Rural Schools - President H. C. Caldwell, State Normal School, Natchitoches. </span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Discussion led by Supt. John Marks, Napoleonville. Address, The Rural School House; where to place and how to build - Wm. Woodward, President La. Art Teachers' Association.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> THURSDAY, DEC. 29, 1904.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">2 P. M. - A visit to the Industrial Institute.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">4 P. M. - An athletic meet or an excursion to an oil well.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> THURSDAY, DEC. 29, 1904 8 p. m.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Address, Our Rural Population - Dr. E. B. Craighead, President Tulane University, New Orleans.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Lafayette Advertiser 12/21/1904.</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "palatino"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>THE NEW HOTEL.</b></span></b></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"><i><b> </b><b>Will Be Ready for Teachers' Association Unless Some Unforeseen Delay Occurs.</b> </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "palatino"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Work is being pushed as rapidly as possible on the new hotel. The second and third floors are finished and carpet laying and the placing of furniture began Saturday. These two floors will be ready for occupancy for the Teachers Association unless something occurs to cause delay. The steam heating plant is in position and a trial will be given it on Friday, perhaps sooner. Last night the electric lights were turned on and the house illuminated for the first time. It was a beautiful sight.<br />
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The furnishings of the hotel are tasteful and elegant and every room will be fitted up very attractively. When finished there won't be a nicer, more convenient or more comfortable hotel in the State, and Manager Salles states that the table service will be our best. <b><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Lafayette Advertiser 12/21/1904.</span></b></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "palatino";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span></span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Mrs. T. N. Blake was the hostess of the Woman's Club on Saturday afternoon, when she entertained delightfully at the home of Misses Riis and Leftwitch. All reports from the Club Scholarship Fair, were given, and it was found that eh proceeds were $177.20. This was very gratifying to the club members, who worked so earnestly for the Scholarship fund. The program was begun with the sixth chapter of Fiske's Civil Government, followed by an interesting paper. Works of Margaret Ruthvem Lang, by Mrs. Hulse. "Innocents Abroad" was a most pleasing account of European travels by Miss Edith Dupre, which added much to the enjoyment of the meeting.</span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Biossat's jewelry store was burglarized Wednesday night and goods to the value of between $300 and $500 secured. The robbers effected an entrance through the back door by boring holes with a brace and bit taken from Adams & Dauriac's blacksmith shop, and knocking out the square bordered with auger holes. The robber, who entered the store must have been a small man or had a boy with him as the hole through which he crawled was quite small. The goods stolen consisted of gold brooches, scarf, pins, cuff and collar buttons, bracelets, chains and fine razors. The officers promptly started to work on the case and are making every effort to get trace of the thieves. </span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> <span style="font-size: large;">To the Editor of The Lafayette Advertiser.</span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> In your issue of November 23 you state that the St. Martinville Banner says that the (unreadable words) parish has adopted a new system of working the public roads as follows:</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The contract is to be sold at auction to a contractor, the maximum price to be paid is $4,000.00 a year. The contractor is to furnish 8 mules, one road roller and one road plow. He is to make a daily report of the work done to the secretary of the Police Jury. The ordinance provides that the contractor is to pay a forfeit of $12.00 per day for every day in the year that he and his crews fail to report for work.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> After I read the publication I handed it to two of our most prominent business men who happened to be present and asked them what they thought about it? They said they hardly knew what to think about it. They said it certainly was a move in the right direction. They asked me what I thought about it? I tld them that I disapproved of it very much. That I thought it was a much poorer system for working the roads than our present system, if possible. They looked at me not a little surprised as I had always been such a strong advocate of good roads. I told them that any man who has had any experience in working public roads knows that no three men and an overseer who is not supposed to work can with 8 mules, a plow, scraper and roller can possibly work more than one gang of men to any advantage, for it requires four men and six mules to make one full gang, and 8 men and twelve mules to make two gangs to work the road profitably.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> But according to the St. Martin ordinance one road gang of four men would have to work all the roads in the parish including cross roads - for I claim that it is just as necessary for the prosperity of the parish and the people who live in it that the cross roads should be built and kept in repair, as it is the main roads - or otherwise the parish would lose more than half the benefits derived from the main roads for the want of cross roads to get to them.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> I told them if the parish of St. Martin was as large as the parish of Lafayette it would take four men with teams from six to eight months or a year, it depended on a wet or dry season. If wet like the ones we had in 1892-3-4, it would take fully a year for four men and teams to work all the roads in the parish once over. In 1892 in June and July it rained 63 days without missing a day. The whole country was flooded.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> During that time and for a week after until it dried up it was impossible for any body to work the roads with plows and scraper. But according to St. Martin's new system of working the roads the contractor has to report every day in the year ready for work or pay a forfeit of $12.00 per day. Of course he would have to pay $12.00 for every day in the year whether he worked or not, which would be a dead loss to the parish. I told them that the worst feature of the St. Martin system of working the roads was - If we should have three or four weeks of rain just at the commencement of the cane and cotton harvest (which we are liable to have any year) all the roads in every ward would require to be repaired as soon as possible so that the farmers in every ward could haul their crops to market and not have to wait two or three months for one gang of four men to work the roads in the first five or six wards before the last two or three wards could have their roads repaired. In such a case many of our farmers would be ruined.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The above are some of the objections that I have to St. Martin's new system of working the roads.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> I claim that every ward in the parish should have at least one or two road overseers to look after the roads and see that they are kept in a passable condition the year round and that all contracts are strictly carried out and that every able bodied man over 21 and under 60 pays his per capita tax for on one do that as effectually as the road overseers.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> I hold that all the roads should be built by contract and that each ward should control the letting of contracts for building and repairing its own roads, and have their pro rata share of the road taxes collected for the purpose of improving their own ward.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> (Unreadable words) have large boards, small cities and towns have small boards to suit their circumstances. For example Lafayette has a board of works (called by a different name) composed of two or three of its councilors and the mayor for its head.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Every important organization must have a head or it can never prosper. The chief overseer of the parish would be the head of the board of works. It would be his duty to call the board together at least twice a year and not oftener than once in three months except in case of Emergency can he call a special meeting of the board. It would be his duty to make out a full report of the proceedings of each meeting of the board and present it to the police jury at its first regular session after the meeting of the board.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> For further particulars in reference to his duties see Advertiser March the ninth and April the thirteenth. If the above system of a board of works that I have suggested is adopted and judiciously carried out it will not cost the parish any more than our present system of working the roads, and it will be far more efficient.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> There is no subject more worthy of consideration and attention of our police jury than that of having a better system of working our public roads.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> J. NICKERSON.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Lafayette Advertiser 12/21/1904.</span></strong><br />
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Handmade cisterns, guaranteed - J. C. Broussard.<br />
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Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Torian of Carencro, visited relatives in town Sunday.<br />
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See Biossat's line of diamond and set rings.<br />
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Do you shave yourself? If so have your razor sharpened by A. J. Bonnet the bicycle Dr.<br />
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A good suit of clothes that will fit you and wear well, at a low price, that is what we give you. - Schmulen.<br />
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Lewis Durocher, of Jeanerette, spent Sunday with friends here.<br />
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L. M. White of New Orleans, was here Sunday shaking hands with his friends.<br />
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S. L. I. I. souvenir spoons at Biossat's.<br />
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Dr. F. R. Tolson and daughter. Miss Julia, went to New Orleans Saturday, returning Monday.<br />
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Miss Louise Oliver, of St. Martinville, spent Saturday and Sunday with the Misses Robicheaux and cousins.</span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b> </b></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "palatino"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> Miss Thursday Stanley will leave Friday for Houston to spend the holidays with Miss Irma Voorhies.<br />
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</span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>The finest line of Toilet articles, such as Extracts, Toilet water, Soaps, Powders, etc., is displayed at the Moss Pharmacy for Christmas gifts.</b> </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "palatino"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> See Biossat's line of Meerschaum pipes.<br />
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We have just what you want if you want an overcoat. - Prejean & Leblanc.<br />
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It is money well invested when you buy your Christmas presents at the Moss Pharmacy, we have only useful and ornamental presents in our stock this season.<br />
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Miss Attie Clarke went to Opelousas Saturday to spend a day with friends.<br />
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Overcoats to suit anybody and any occasion, at Prejean & Leblanc's.<br />
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Buy your best girl a gold watch for Christmas at Biossat's.<br />
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</span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>You will have no trouble in selecting Xmas presents, at the Lafayette Drug Co.'s. They have something appropriate and suitable for every body, little and big.</b><br />
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The celebrated Manhattan shirts in all styles, at Levy Bros.<br />
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Begin the New Year with a new Day Book and Cash Book. We have the stock at the Moss Pharmacy.<br />
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Rudd Dorsman, of Opelousas, visited friends here Sunday.<br />
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</span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Everything pertaining to Ladies or Men's winter wear at sacrifice prices. Levy Bros.</b> </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "palatino"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> All coupons bearing the name F. F. Carter are good for a life size crayon and one dozen photographs for $3.00, taken at Carter's studio at any time.<br />
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Mr. and Mrs. Jno. LeBlanc became the happy parents of a fine boy on Friday night.<br />
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</span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Christmas cards and souvenir calendars, one of the prettiest and most tasteful assortments ever shown here, at the Lafayette Drug Co.</b> </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "palatino"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> For fine scissors go to Biossat's.<br />
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Alphe Benoit, of Youngsville, was in Lafayette Friday and Saturday.<br />
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For a real serviceable overcoat at a very reasonable price, go to Prejean & Leblanc's.<br />
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Little Miss Laurence Doucet is spending a while in Abbeville.<br />
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Sterling Silver Christmas spoons at Biossat's.<br />
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</span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>See F. F. Carter for crayons and frames. Will make very close figures on frames made to order. A variety of mouldings to select from.</b> </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "palatino"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> Mr. J. Armas Guilbeau, of Breaux Bridge, was a pleasant caller at the Advertiser office yesterday afternoon.<br />
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We have just received a beautiful line of neckwear for the holidays - L. Levy & Son.<br />
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Mrs. Jno. Gantenbaun and baby, of Houston, are visiting her mother Mrs. G. B. Knapp.<br />
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<b>We have several new parlor games for young and old people in our stock of Holiday goods at the Moss Pharmacy.</b> </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "palatino"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Rodick of the city of Mexico are spending the holidays with their sister, Mrs. C. F. Melchert.<br />
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F. F. Carter will make special prices on full length cabinet photographs on Institute boys in uniform.<br />
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Miss Cecilia Guidry and brother, Maxim, visited at the home of their uncle, Dr. G. C. Mouton, in Rayne, Saturday and Sunday.<br />
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It is no longer an experiment on the part of those that patronize the Moss Pharmacy in buying their Stationary, Day Books, Journals and Ledgers. They find that they save time and money by ordering from them.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "palatino"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>WANTED -</b> Board and room in private family by gentleman and wife after Jan. 1. References exchanged. Apply to this office.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "palatino"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Services Sunday. - </b></span><span style="font-size: medium;">Next Sunday at 11 a. m. there will be services at the Presbyterian church by the pastor, Rev. Roger, and hereafter morning and evening services every Sunday, as Mr. Roger will devote his entire time to the Lafayette church.<br />
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<b>We are offering our suits and overcoats at very low prices. - L. Levy & Son.<br />
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C. W. Owen Promoted. - </b>C. W. Owen, division freight and passenger agent at Lafayette has been promoted to assistant general freight agent with headquarters in New Orleans. Donald P. Stubbs will replace him here. Mr. Owen's many Lafayette friends will hear of his promotion with much pleasure.<br />
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A fine collection of New Year calendars at the Moss Pharmacy.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "palatino"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> <b>Notice. -</b> There will be a meeting of the Progressive League at the court house at 8 p. m. Saturday, Dec. 24, 1904.<br />
C</span><span style="font-size: small;">ROW </span><span style="font-size: medium;">G</span><span style="font-size: small;">IRARD</span><span style="font-size: medium;">, President</span></span></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;">The School Closes for the Holidays - Short Interruption on Account of Cold Weather.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><b> </b><span style="font-size: small;">History says that the population of Attica and of Athens was essentially Ionian in race, with strains of other Hellenic stocks, besides some blood that was not Hellenic. This mixed origin of the inhabitants is doubtless one of the causes of their versatile yet well-balanced character which distinguished this people above of all other branches of the Hellenic family, and perhaps above all peoples of the world of which there is any record. They are spoken of as a many-sided and imaginative people who developed every part of their nature, and reached an excellence in art, literature, statesmanship and philosophy that has never been surpassed and stands as an everlasting monument to the greatness. Some of their philosophy was so potent and far reaching and asserted with positiveness that even we of this day are but beginning to realize how juvenile we are in its contemplation of a civilization that produced a Plato.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Our present-day methods of education are slowly but surely bringing us up to this standard of the Athenians. We are becoming a "many-sided people. We now not only educate the head, but the hand and heart as well. Modern education means moral, intellectual and physical development - to be more specific, also the education of nerve force and energy; that is, the proper direction of nerve for and energy. Co-ordination is the key note. To make the hand express perfectly or near to perfection as possible what one feels but does not always know how to give expression to be the great desideratum - and all education should this for its aim and end.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> One of the most important factors for the consummation of this plan is the up-to-date manual training school, or Industrial Institute, a shining example of which we have in our midst, and a school if we mistake not, which is destined in the not very distant future to rank next to importance and worth to none in the South. Work at the Institute is progressing with wonderful rapidity, despite the many difficulties that must necessarily be met in inaugurating the work of a new school.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Some little difficulty was experienced this week with the steam-heating plant our there, and as the weather was unusually cold and come on so suddenly work was somewhat retarded.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> There was no school on Wednesday and not a whole day's session on Monday because of the inadequate steam heat.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> This week the morning exercises were conducted by Dr. Stephens. Wednesday morning's program was particularly interesting as it consisted of the reading by Dr. Stephens of the names of those who passed in their class standing during the past month.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Manager Meriweather of the foot-ball team has been quite busy making the arrangements for the game which will take place at Opelousas to-day. The contest will be between the Institute team and the boys of the St. Landry High School. The railroad company will attach a special coach to the train which leaves the station at 8 o'clock this morning and will give reduced fare. A large delegation will go from the Institute to "root" for the boys and it is hoped they will be joined by many people of the town. The line-up of the Institute team will be as follows: Pothier Voorhies, center; W. Tilley, right guard; Fred Voorhies, left guard; Claud Martin, right tackle; Henry Young, left tackle; Perry Singleton, right end; Jack Domengueaux, left end; M. Meriweather, quarter; Ashby Woodosn, full-back; John Torian, right half-back; Rex Domengeaux or Clay Miller, left half-back.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> A number of large photographs of famous painting have been received and will soon adorn the library. A splendid selection of the works of the masters has been made. Among them are Millet's "Les Glaneuses," "The Madonna," "Le Chant de L'Alonette" and many others of equal merit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> To Mrs. John Clegg, of New Orleans, belongs the honor of making the first donation to the library. Mrs. Clegg is a staunch friend of the Industrial Institute and this substantial manner in which she has manifested an in interest in the welfare of the institution is greatly appreciated by the faculty and students. Mrs. Clegg's gift to the library consists of Hallum's works, Green's History of the English People and Dante's Divine Comedy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"><b><i> Lafayette Gazette 12/21/1901. </i></b></span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> A splendid selection of the works of the masters has been made. Among them are Millet's "Les Ganueuses," "The Madonna," "Le Chant de L'Aolouette" and many others of equal merit.</span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> To Mrs. John Clegg, of New Orleans, belongs the honor of making the first donation to the library. Mrs. Clegg is a staunch friend of the Industrial Institute and this substantial manner in which she has manifested an interested in the welfare of the institution is greatly appreciated by the faculty and students. Mrs. Clegg's gift consists of Hallam's works, Green's History of the English People and Dante's Divine Comedy. Lafayette Gazette 12/21/1901. </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;">Appraised at $2.50, $1.00 and 75 cents - Teachers Paid up to Holidays.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Lafayette, La., Dec. 16, 1901. - At a called meeting of the Board of Directors the following members were present: A. Olivier, president; Alex Delhomme, A. C. Guilbeau, S. J. Montgomery, Jasper Spell and Dr. N. P. Moss, Absent: R. O. Young, H. Theall, Pierre Landry.</span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The president explained that the meeting of the Board was called principally to appraise the school lands and incidentally to attend to minor matters. After considerable discussion the Board decided to avail itself of its rights in the premises, as explained by the District Attorney, by appraising the land to be offered on Dec. 21, 1901. The secretary was accordingly instructed to inform the parish treasurer of the following appraisements for his guidance on the day of the lease.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Moved by Mr. Guilbeau, and seconded by Dr. Moss, that the section in the fourth ward be appraised at $2.50 per annum per acre. Carried.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Moved by Mr. Delhomme, seconded by Mr. Montgomery, that the west half of the school section in the first ward be appraised at $1.50 per annum per acre and east half at 75c per acre. Carried.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Moved by Mr. Spell that the arable land of the section in the second ward be appraised at $1.50 and the so-called low land at 75 cents. Seconded by Dr. Moss and carried.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Mr. Spell move that the public schools of Lafayette be closed Dec. 20, 1901, and reopened Jan 3, 1902; that the teachers be allowed one week's pay during the holidays; that the teachers be urged to attend the convention of the Louisiana State Teachers' Association, to be held at Franklin Dec. 26, 27, 28, 1901. Mr. Montgomery seconded this motion which was unanimously carried.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Dr. Moss moved that the president be authorized to borrow $600 in the name of the Board, in order to pay the teachers up to the holidays. Being duly seconded by Mr. Delhomme, it was so ordered.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Mr. Montgomery offered the following resolution:</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Whereas the sheriff of Lafayette parish, Mr. Isaac A. Broussard, has been so public spirited as to offer to have the floors of the directors' room matted at his own expense.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Therefore, be it resolved by the Board of School Directors that they gratefully accept the gift and tender him their sincerest thanks, and,</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Be it further resolved that a copy of these resolutions be sent to Mr. Broussard.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Mr. O. B. Hopkins appeared before the Board to make an offer for a certain lot of ground in the Mills addition belonging to the school property. Mr. C. D. Caffery appeared for the same purpose. Written bids were handed in, and the property was sold to Mr. Hopkins for $100.75, Mr. Caffery's bid was $96.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Mr. Spell moved that the president be authorized to sell the lot to Mr. Hopkins and to sign the deed of sale for the Board. This motion was carried after being duly seconded by Dr. Moss.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> There being no further business the Board adjourned.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">A. OLIVIER, President.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">L. J. ALLEMAN, Secretary.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Lafayette Gazette 12/21/1901.</span></strong><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Houston, Tex., Dec. 15. 1901.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> To the Honorable Mayor of the City of Lafayette, La.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Dear Sir: - At your earliest convenience would you kindly indicate on the enclosed sheet, the industries most needed to further development of your city and to induce a prosperity the existing conditions would warrant.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> The inquiry is prompted by a desire, on the part of the company, to assist in the work of general development, as far as we can, and to this end we would solicit your assistance.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Kindly include in the list, mercantile, manufacturing, public industries, and all openings for the employment of capital, stating in this connection the possibilities at present for skilled labor and labor in general.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Appreciating your co-operation and thanking you in advance, I am</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> S. F. B. MORSE,</span></b><br />
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</span><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";">This movement on the part of the Southern Pacific is most commendable and if intelligently carried out, as it no doubt will be, can not fail to result in much good to this section. This town and parish offer exceptional inducements to capital which seeks remunerative investment. The desirability of this point for a number of industries is appreciated here, but for lack of advertising is not widely known. Hence the importance of the work undertaken by the Southern Pacific. This company has already expended much labor and money to make known to the world the natural advantages of certain portions of the country and its efforts in that direction have been fruitful of good results. Mayor Caffery has replied to Mr. Morse giving the industries needed to develop this section. Lafayette Gazette 12/21/1901.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;">Concert at the Institute. - </span></b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Despite the cold weather the concert given in the auditorium of the Industrial Institute last Thursday night for the benefit of the football team was largely attended by the people of the town. Though it was very cold outdoors, the auditorium was well heated and the audience was made comfortable.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The splendid manner in which the entire program was rendered reflected much credit upon Prof. Sontag the indefatiguable music teacher of the Institute. The Glee Clubs, the brass band and the orchestra did admirably well. The members of these associations deserve great praise for the excellent musical treat of Thursday night, and Prof. Sontag is to be congratulated on his success.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The singing of Misses Mabel Alford, Ula Coronna and Alma Gulley was a delightful feature of the concert. These young ladies possess the exceptionally sweet voices and the applause which they elicited showed how well they pleased the audience.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The solo was sung by Miss Mabel Alford so charmed the audience that the young lady was encored several times. Misses Coronna and gulley also entertained the audience with vocal solos. Miss Edith Trahan performed on the piano in a most skillful manner.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;">Everything New This Season. - </span></b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">The Climax of all tented amusements, A. G. Allen's Big Original New Orleans Colored Minstrels will appear here Monday night Dec. 23d. Under canvas. The company includes some of the best singers, dancers, cakewalkers and colored specialty artists known among the colored race. This is the only Minstrel Company in the United States that shows under canvas. Mr. Allen is the originator of the idea and he has succeeded in getting together a minstrel organization of such a size and magnitude that would be impossible to be produced in an opera-house. Owing to the large seating capacity of his tent he is enabled to place the price of admission at 15 and 25 cents. Show ground near depot. <b>Lafayette Gazette 12/21/1901.</b></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;">Will Raise Garlick. - </span></b><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Gerac Bros. are going to engage in a new industry. They are making preparations to plant four acres of garlic on one of their farms near town. Of course, the first year's crop will be somewhat in the nature of an experiment, though it reasonably certain that it will be successful from the start. It appears that garlic growing is a profitable business and wherever tried it has proved a remunerative crop. Should the Messrs. Gerac succeed in this venture, we have no doubt that garlic-growing will become an important industry in this parish. <b><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Lafayette Gazette 12/21/1901.</span></b></span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> <span style="font-size: small;">Louis Thibodaux of Sunset, La., the thirteen year old boy who was bitten by a mad dog and sent by the Times-Democrat to Atlanta for treatment, was met at the L. and N. morning train yesterday by a representative of this paper, but as the train was two hours late, and missed connection with the Southern Pacific, the little fellow was taken in charge until the train leaves this morning.</span></span></span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Louis Thibodaux left here about twenty-one days ago. He is pronounced entirely cured, and will rejoin his people free from any of the effects of a bite of a mad dog. During his stay in New Orleans the little fellow was rather reticent, mainly because of strange surroundings and the fact of traveling such a distance alone. - Times-Democrat.</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Louis Thibodaux, the boy mention in the foregoing item, passed through Lafayette Thursday on the way to his home at Sunset. The Times-Democrat wired its representative here to meet the boy at arrival of the New Orleans train and to have him transferred to the Alexandria train. It is needless to say that the little fellow was happy to return home where his parents awaited him, having been informed of his coming. He was in splendid health and seemed to enjoy the trip. Lafayette Gazette 12/21/1901.</span></strong> </div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Thursday night the store of Gerac Brothers was entered by thieves. A small quantity of merchandise was stolen.</span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Last Wednesday night burglars broke into M. Rosenfield's store and carried away about $75 worth of dry goods. The entrance was made through the door in the rear of the grocery. No clue to the theft.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> E. L. Powell, state superintendent of the Cumberland, was in Lafayette Thursday. He was on his way to Opelousas.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Rev. Mr. Sutton, chaplain at the Angola convict camp, was in Lafayette this week. He was the guest of Mr. F. Demanade.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> At a meeting of Hope Lodge, No. 145, of the F. & A. M., held last week, the following officers were elected: Chas. D. Caffery, M. W., Jos. A. Chargois, S. W., Leo Judice, J. W.; J. C. Nickerson, treasurer; F. E. Girard, secretary; Wm. Campbell, S. D.; M. Rosenfield, J. D.; John Brun, tyler. The officers were installed by the District Duputy Grand Master C. C. Kramer of New Iberia.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Dr. Moncla, of Chataigner, St. Landry parish, was in Lafayette this week. In order to take advantage of the educational facilities afforded by this town the doctor has decided to move his family here in January. His family will occupy the Church property.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The McDonald Scott Co. will be at Falk's opera-house for a week commencing Sunday, Dec. 22, with "Felicia." Prices: 15, 25 and 35 cents. Ladies free Monday night if accompanied by one paid reserve seat ticket.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Services will be held in the Presbyterian church to-morrow Sunday, Dec. 22, Rev. Dr. Geo. Fraser, of Crowley, in the pulpit. Sermons at 11 o'clock a. m. and 7:30 p. m.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Albert Coumes, who was injured by an incoming passenger train on the 13th, is still suffering the effects of the accident. Though his injuries are not considered serious, Mr. Coumes was pretty badly hurt.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Dr. H. P. Beeler has returned from Kentucky where he had gone on account of the death of a brother.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Lafayette Gazette 12/21/1901.</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "palatino"; font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Another year has rolled around and its good and bad are things of the past, The Christmas season is again with us, when all are expected to lay aside for one day at least, the cares and troubles of daily life and indulge in merriment and happy exchanges of greetings, and it is the pleasant privilege for the Advertiser to offer to all of its readers its best wishes for their future and wish them a happy New Year. </span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "palatino"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> The New Orleans Minstrels gave a performance in their canvas theater at the corner of Fourth and Court streets last night. The tent was packed and many were turned away because there was no more room. The idea of presenting a minstrel performance under canvas is quite original, and judging from the crowd last night we judge that it is a paying venture. The tent is arranged with stage scenery and curtains the same as an opera house.<br />
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The performance as a whole was meritorious. The sayings and gags were all very good, as well as the choruses, ballads, and other singing. The orchestra was also good. In the olio the male electrical dance the "Black Eight regiment," the terpsichorean artist and "Pastimes of the Levee" were amusing, and the rip-roaring farce presented as a finale was a highly ludicrous and mirth-provoking piece of extravagance. - </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Memphis Commercial Appeal, April 10, 1900.</span> The above will appear here Dec. 23rd, 1901. Admission 15 & 25.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "palatino"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Dr. H. </b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "palatino"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b> P. Beeler returned Tuesday after a visit home, where he was called on account of sickness.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "palatino"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Mrs. Dr. Pierce, or Orange, Texas, is visiting her sister, Mrs. T. N. Blake.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> A large and well selected stock and prices to suit all at Schmulen's.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Rev. Robt. Randall and wife paid a short visit to friends in Lafayette during the week.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> We have the nicest Xmas Goods in town. Give us a call. We don't charge for looking. Lafayette Drug Co.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Supt. Sutton of the State Penal Farm spent between two trains in Lafayette Tuesday.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Rev. C. C. Wier pastor of the Methodist church will not return. He has been transferred tp Coushatta. Rev. Smith of Abbeville will succeed him.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> A nice comfortable pair of house slippers would be acceptable present for husband, wife, sweetheart, or friends. An elegant line at the Lafayette Shoe Store.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> The Lafayette Glee Club has rented Lacoste's hall, and will fit it up for their use. A piano will be purchase, and all the things necessary for a cozy, comfortable, and satisfactory club room.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> A very decided change in the weather occurred on last Sunday, the temperature dropping to 25 degrees before midnight. Monday (unreadable words) mild days for this (unreadable words) could have lasted several days.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Toys, Toys, Toys, big ones, little ones, fine ones, cheap ones, headquarters for Santa Claus at Schmulen's.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Pellerin Bros. will move into the John O. Mouton building, where they will be open for business Jan 1st, 1902.</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Rev. Geo. Fraser of Crowley, will preach at the Presbyterian Church tomorrow December 22, at 11 o'clock a. m., and at 7:30 p. m. All are invited.</span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "palatino"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">MARRIED. - </span><span style="font-size: medium;">In Crowley, by Rev. Father Van Allen, Mr. Geo. A. houk and Miss Lorena Marsh. Miss Marsh is well known in Lafayette where her many friends wish her happiness and plenty.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> A real nice line of clothing, the latest style, quality and prices all right at Schmulen's.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Our specialty is Shoes. We have an immense stock. You can find what you want at the Lafayette Shoe Store. You must remember that we are selling out.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Dr. R. B. Raney and wife left this week for Crowley where they will make their future home. Both Dr. and Mrs. Raney have a host of friends who regret to see them leave. Dr. Raney has been a citizen of Lafayette for the past three years practicing his profession and during that time won the esteem of our people. In his new home the Advertiser wishes him great success and trusts that the fullest anticipations may be realized. We commend Dr. and Mrs. Raney to the people of Crowley, and hope that his residence among them will rebound to the pleasure and profit of both parties.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> The attention of the proper officers is called to the condition of various street and side walk bridges. Some (unreadable word), while others are dilapidated and planks are lying in the street around them. Some horse is liable to step on a nail and be injured badly, besides the bridges are unsightly and should be repaired.</span></b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b> One of the needs of Lafayette is a garbage system. As it is, there is no way for householders to dispose of garbage, and necessarily it has to be dumped about the premises. This, of course, is not at all conducive to the health of the town. The city council should take the matter up, and arrange that one or more wagons should pass around each morning and collect the garbage. This could be done at a very small expense, and would be of very great advantage to the people.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "palatino"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Midnight Mass. - </span></b></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">At midnight on Christmas eve a solemn high mass will be celebrated at St. John's Catholic Church. For this occasion the whole church will be decorated in a fitting manner, and be illuminated by electricity. Most impressive and solemn services will be held, and the choir composed of 30 members under the direction of Prof. Sontag, will render Farmer's beautiful mass, and also a number of other selections.<br />
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The concert given last Thursday at the Industrial Institute for te benefit of the Foot Ball team was a splendid success. It was indeed a musical treat in which every member of the organization took part; the Military Sontag Band, the Lafayette Glee Club, the Institute Glee Club and the Lafayette Orchestra. The solos by Misses Corrina Guelly and Alford were well rendered. Great credit is due Prof. Sontag for his excellent method in perfecting in so short a time the the program successfully rendered. The President, Prof. Stevens closed the entertainment with an impromptu speech of things in which he hastily covered the onward march the Institute has made in its first half (unreadable words). Prof. Roy was (unreadable words) harmonies and his able (unreadable words) made him appear a veteran (unreadable words) of pleasant recreations.<br />
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The Industrial Institute Foot Ball team departed this morning for Opelousas (unreadable words) they will play against (unreadable word) St. Landry High School team. Extra passenger coaches will be added to the regular Alexandria freight train and all those wishing to witness the contest are invited to join the excursionists. It behooves the people of Lafayette to encourage the Institute foot ball team as this important athletic feature always build ap a college both at home and abroad.<br />
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The Women's Literary Club held a very interesting meeting with Mrs. F. E. Davis, last Saturday afternoon. Roll call was answered with quotation from Milton, and Mrs. B. J. Pellerin read a selection from Milton. Mrs. C. K. Dling favored the club with an instrumental solo. The subject of the history lesson was Charles the First, Mrs. W. A. Lerosen conducted the lesson, after which Inez Biossat, Alice Moss, and Annie Merriweather, three charming little girls, passed around dainty refreshments. The meeting then adjourned to meet Dec. 28.</span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "palatino"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span></span></span></span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "palatino"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Coming to Falk's Opera House.</span></span></span></span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "palatino"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">In a long program of vaudeville acts to be seen nightly with Richard & Pringles Famous Georgia Minstrels is the Famous "Billy Kersands," Clarence Powell, the up-to-date black jester ; Dick Thomas, the most original of all comedians ; James Moore, Will Cooper and Charley Friday, the cleverest of end men.</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> The olio is made up of the following big acts : Moore & Thomas, the side-walk jesters ; Begilow & Spiller, musical artists ; Toledo, the juggler ; Tio Kitchie, the Japanese equilibrist ; Cooper and his wooden figurines ; Graig, the Boneless Wonder ; Billy Kersands the old favorite, in a new act ; closing with the uproariously funny after piece, "The Darktown Policy Players." Falk's Opera House Sunday December 29, 1901. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Lafayette Advertiser 12/21/1901.</b></span></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "palatino"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Lots in the Girard, Mudd and Nickerson additions.<br /><br /> Lots in Mouton addition corner of Jefferson, Lee, and Convent streets with store, Residence and all other improvements thereon. Price $3000.<br /><br /> A bargain 10 acres on Lincoln Ave. Can be laid out in town lots and big money made out of same. Price $2000.<br /><br /> One corner lot on Vermilion St. 50 x 170 feet with residence, barn and out houses. Price $3200.<br /><br /> Lot No. 146 Mouton addition. Price $160.<br /><br /> 10 lots on Lincoln Ave. with large residence, barn and out houses. Price $3200.<br /><br /> Corner lot, Sixth, Cypress St., with improvements, Price $1600.<br /><br /> Lot and fine large residence on Cypress street. Price $1100.<br /><br /> Cottage on Cypress St. Price $1300.<br /><br /> Lots numbering 186, 187, 202, 203, 204 in Mouton addition at $200 per lot.<br /><br /> 43 arpents of high rolling land, with good improvements one mile East of Lafayette.<br /><br /> 80 acres six miles West of Scott and 5 miles from Duson Station, good for cotton, cane, corn and rice raising.<br /><br /> 160 acres one mile East of Scott with good improvements and all the crops now growing on said land. All stock and implements valued at $2000. Price $10,000.<br /><br /> 9000 acres of high rolling land 3 miles from Alexandria, can be bought within the next ten days at $2.50 per acre.<br /><br /> 100,000 acres five miles east of Breaux Bridge at $5.00 per acre.<br /><br /> Cypress Swamp between Breaux Bridge and Little Bayou Vermilion, containing 250 arpents. Trees are all large, 2 1/2 miles from railroad and is a good opening to go into the shingle business.<br /><br /> A beautiful Oak Grove, would make one the prettiest building spots in the town. 4 acres of land goes with it. Situated on Sterling Avenue and is cheap, $3000.<br /><br /> One lot 100 x 250 feet with a two story rice mill 30 x 50 feet with all necessary machinery for milling 25 sacks of rice for market per day, 3 horse power Boiler, 25 horse power Engine. Huller, polisher and separator.<br /><br /> 8 acres in 3rd ward near Mouton's Switch, at $12.50 per acre.<br /><br /> 50 arpents 1/2 mile East of Lafayette, with good improvements thereon. Price $4000.<br /><br /> 80 acres farming land with good prospects of oil and good improvements, one mile from Breaux Bridge.<br /><br /> FOR RENT - Store corner of Vermilion and Washington Streets, large show windows, counters, and shelves $15, per month.<br /><br /> 4 lots on Buchanan St., with residence and improvements.<br /><br /> One half lot on Buchanan St.<br /><br /> For sale, lots 150, 151, 152, 153, and 288, Mouton Addition.<br /><br /> For sale, four lots on Buchanan St. with good residence and other improvements at $1,800.<br /><br /> For sale, a good business corner in the town of Carencro, with store and other improvements at $1,500.<br /><br /> For sale, Corn sheller, capacity 350 to 450 bushels per 12 hours, price $25.<br /><br /> For sale, 100 acres with residence and other improvements near Scott, La. north side of railroad track, one block from the depot.<br /><br /> Five arpents land with a complete brick making outfit, with a capacity of 20,000 bricks daily situated one mile east of Lafayette on the S. P. R. R. with plenty of switch room. Easy Terms.<br /><br /> For sale, Corner lot and improvements on Vermilion and Madison st. with a fine established bakery business, withy an up to date oven and everything necessary to carry on the business. </b></span></span></span></span><br /><br /><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> For sale. One of the most comfortable residences in the town, corner of Buchanan and Congress street, two large lots with three cabins and other improvements also go with it. </span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> <span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: medium;"> J. C. N</span><span style="font-size: x-small;">ICKERSON,</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> BOX 82, </span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">LAFAYETTE LA.</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span></span></span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "palatino"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Mrs. Dr. Pierce, or Orange, Texas, is visiting her sister, Mrs. T. N. Blake.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> A large and well selected stock and prices to suit all at Schmulen's.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Rev. Robt. Randall and wife paid a short visit to friends in Lafayette during the week.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Rev. I. T. Reams stopped over in Lafayette Monday, on his return from the conference which was held in New Iberia.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> We have the nicest Xmas Goods in town. Give us a call. We don't charge for looking. Lafayette Drug Co.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Supt. Sutton of the State Penal Farm spent between two trains in Lafayette Tuesday.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Rev. C. C. Wier pastor of the Methodist church will not return. He has been transferred tp Coushatta. Rev. Smith of Abbeville will succeed him.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> A nice comfortable pair of house slippers would be acceptable present for husband, wife, sweetheart, or friends. An elegant line at the Lafayette Shoe Store.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> The Lafayette Glee Club has rented Lacoste's hall, and will fit it up for their use. A piano will be purchase, and all the things necessary for a cozy, comfortable, and satisfactory club room.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> A very decided change in the weather occurred on last Sunday, the temperature dropping to 25 degrees before midnight. Monday (unreadable words) mild days for this (unreadable words) could have lasted several days.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Toys, Toys, Toys, big ones, little ones, fine ones, cheap ones, headquarters for Santa Claus at Schmulen's.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Pellerin Bros. will move into the John O. Mouton building, where they will be open for business Jan 1st, 1902.</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Rev. Geo. Fraser of Crowley, will preach at the Presbyterian Church tomorrow December 22, at 11 o'clock a. m., and at 7:30 p. m. All are invited.</span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Soon the joyous shout of the children and the merry chime of bells throughout Christendom will again proclaim the advent of another Christmas day, - a day whose hallowed associations, while inspiring the heart of every Christian with its deep religious signification, also affords the occasion for an overflow of innocent pleasure and amusement for old and young. Whose heart does not gladden and leap with joy when fortunate enough to witness a child's ecstatic delight in exploring the depths of his Christmas stocking to ascertain what good old Santa has bestowed? When fond recollection presents these scenes of childhood to view, what emotions thrill the soul and we live o'er years of bliss again!</span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The Pagan origin of day, does not in the least detract from the propriety of its observance. Merged and blended as it is with the nativity of the Savior its celebration has assumed a character in consonance with the teachings and principles of divine revelation. The sacred ivy and mistletoe have become fitting emblems of that immortality which is the essence and inspiration of Christian civilization.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Christmas is coming. The jolliest, the happiest, the oldest and most widely observed of all the holidays draws, nigh, and like coming events casts its brightness before. All the little folks are on the tiptoe of expectancy - the old folks are conferring secretly and wear mysterious expressions, which if read aright portend a jolly time for all true votaries of Santa Claus, the jingle of whose sleigh bells are even now heard in the distance. The children rejoice in anticipation of gifts and those who are older, in the pleasure they may confer on others. The season is one peculiarly appropriate for gifts and deeds of charity, and this phase of the celebration deserves especial consideration, for "It is better to give than to receive."</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The Gazette would join in the felicitations of the gladsome Christmas tide and to wish in advance a "Merry Christmas" to all. Let every heart forgetting its woes and wrongs be filled with hope, faith and love - supreme to the end that every home may be brighter and more radiant under the sway of these graces. Let every sould waft above Tiny Tim's Christmas prayer: "God, bless us, every one."</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Lafayette Gazette 12/21/1895.</span></strong><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The Democratic primary held last Saturday, December 14, resulted in a most satisfactory manner and fully evidenced the general approval of the people as regards the action of the regularly constituted party authorities. As will be seen by the official returns published in another column a total of some 1200 votes was cast and a full ticket for district, parochial and ward officers nominated. A full set of delegates was also nominated to the State Nominating Convention and ten members to constitute the next Parish Democratic Committee.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The Democrats of the parish are to be congratulated upon the thorough party discipline manifested by the returns, and should feel proud that all political differences and aspirations may be settled honorably and decently within the party ranks by means of the primary. Democratic ascendancy is synonymous with white supremacy, and that white supremacy is essential to the peace and prosperity of our country needs but a slight retrospect for confirmation. Party organization has placed the State upon the high road of prosperity, and the Democrats of Lafayette may well boast of the beneficent results attained in local matters through the same agency. Let out good people stand together and secure the election of the regular Democratic nominees next April. Let no personal difference or prejudice cause any Democrat to hesitate in the discharge of an honorable and patriotic duty. Every nominee has been fairly and honestly selected and is entitled to the active support of every true Democrat. The ticket claims recognition not only by party sanction and endorsement, but stands forth upon its personal merit. The nominees are all men of known probity and integrity and justly command the respect of the community.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> If there are those in our parish who entertain false hopes of defeating the will of the party as expressed last Saturday, let them beware that in so doing they weaken their cause and are doomed to certain and disastrous failure. In the aspiration for office let no true Democrat place himself without the pale of party ranks and endeavor by unholy alliances to gratify selfish ambition, but let him stand shoulder to shoulder in the rank and file and render sincere and hearty support to the ticket. When a majority of Democratic voters of this parish shall reverse the present political status, The Gazette will, as it does now urge loyal acquiescence in the will of the majority.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> In conclusion, let it be said that the white Democrats of this parish are competent to run their own affairs, and by the grace of God are fully determined to continue in the business yet a little while. </span></b><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Last Thursday at noon a very serious and probably fatal affray occurred between Dan Keeshen, a stranger here, and B. H. Wilkins, a German and well-known milkman of this place. Keeshen was in charge of Mr. Vigneaux's branch stable near the depot when Wilkins entered and desired his horse be stabled. A boy took the animal in charge and Keeshen inquired what was wanted, whereupon Wilkins began a tirade of gross and abusive language toward Keeshen. The latter in a fit of passion, struck Wilkins a fearful blow on the back of the head with a heavy broomstick, inflicting a dangerous fracture of the skull and felling his victim unconscious to the earth. Drs. Martin and Tolson were called and did all in medical skill to afford the unfortunate man relief, but expressed grave doubts of recovery. Deputy Sheriff Thos. Mouton promptly arrested Keeshen and lodged in jail.</span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Keeshen stated that he is a native of New York, 53 years of age, unmarried and has been South for the past ten years working in San Antonio, Houston and other places. He came to Lafayette about the first of July last and has been employed in the livery business. He claims this is his first serious trouble, having never before been incarcerated.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> At last accounts Mr. Wilkins was still unconscious and not expected to live more than a few hours. Lafayette Gazette 12/21/1895.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Dr. Irion's Dental Parlors, over post office, are always open from 8:30 a. m. to 1:30 p. m.</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "palatino"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Under the new schedule of the Southern Pacific railroad the two day passenger trains meet at Scott station. Last Tuesday the West bound pulled out of here on short time, and when approaching the switch at Scott the airbrakes failed to work and a collision occurred. A special from Scott to the <i>Picayune, </i>from a witness of the accident, says: "The West bound passenger train at 1:35 p. m. collided with the East bound passenger train, owing to the defective working of the air brakes. Both engines were greatly damaged. The tenders telescoped into the mail cars. One brakeman in jumping sprained his ankle severely. Mr. Dougherty, assistant baggage-master, struck on his arm, which perhaps was broken. Mr. Meyers, postal clerk on the Westbound train, stuck to his charge heroically. Shortly after the collision he rushed, ax in hand, to the eastbound train to liberate Mr. Cary, his brother postal clerk, whom he feared was jammed in between the debris of the wreck, but Mr. Cary, having taken in the situation, jumped in the nick of time at the moment the trains met. Sheriff Broussard, who was on board the East bound train, narrowly escaped being run over by the running gear of the postal car, which had become detached. The engineers, Mr. Anderson and Mr. Ritchie. deserve great credit for their coolness, both sticking to their post, which came near being one of death. By 5 o'clock both trains pulled out, engines having been sent here for this purpose." We learn that no blame can be attached to Mr. Anderson on account of this accident. He is an experienced and careful runner, and as this was his first stop after leaving Lafayette, he had no opportunity of testing his brakes. It is a subject of congratulation that the accident was without loss of life.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "palatino"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b> Our community was shocked last Tuesday morning by a tragic suicide. A Swiss gardener, named Daniel Deserant, who was working with Mr. Deglise on Joe Vallier's farm, near town, about 3 o'clock in the morning went to the residence of Dr. Gladu, the coroner on St. John street, and seating himself on the front steps killed himself, as appearances indicated, in the following manner:</b> <br />
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<b> He tied a string to the trigger of a double-barreled shotgun, with a loop in the other end. Putting his foot in this he placed the muzzle of the gun beneath his foot blew his entire head off. The scene presented by his remains was horrible and sickening. The only reason which has been advanced for this maniacal deed is that last Spring, while working on Dr. Gladu's place, he shot and killed a couple of horses, belonging to a negro, which were constantly into his field. For this he had been sued, and was also threatened with criminal prosecution. It is supposed that this preyed upon his mind until he became demented. The reason (or rather the lack of reason) for his going to the residence of the coroner to suicide, is attributed to the fact that when he was sued, as above stated, Dr. Gladu went upon his bond, and he had deposited with Dr. Gladu as security. He probably meant to indicate that he wished that money applied to his to his funeral expenses. Mr. Deserant was about 40 years of age, and unmarried. He bore the reputation among those with whom he associated of being an honest, quiet and industrious citizen. </b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> On the 13th of January next the Southern Sportsmans' Association hold a Field Trial at this place. The prizes offered are sufficiently tempting to bring here many of the finest setters and pointers of the United States and the leading sportsmen as well as the finest handlers. Opportunity is presented to witness the best work of the crack dogs, and many of our local sportsmen may have to change their ideas of what a trained bird dog should be, though we are informed they will see much that may be criticized adversely from the standpoint of an amateur.</span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The trials will bring here many prominent gentlemen from different sections, and in following the Trials these gentlemen will be compelled to ride over our beautiful country and to some extent be brought into direct communication with our people.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> We welcome these gentlemen and the opportunity to show them the parish. We trust our people will offer them every facility for the enjoyment of the sport, - and contribute in every practicable way to the success of the Trials.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> In the main race the prize is $400 to 1st, $150 to 2nd and $50 to 3rd. There are two other stakes in which large prizes are offered. Lafayette Advertiser 12/21/1889.</span></strong><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: small;"><b>It looks very much as if we were going to have a <i>dry</i> Christmas - we mean so far as the weather is concerned.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "palatino"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We have been trying to get a pumpkin to kill Christmas. Who is going to send us one?</span></b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "palatino"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Miss Mary Clavery, Messrs. Charles Clavery and Foren Lyons, of Rayne, were in town last Monday, and favored us with a pleasant visit.<br />
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<b>Master Mechanic Mitchell and his efficient corps of assistants deserve much credit for their rapid and thorough work in clearing the wreck at Scott last Tuesday, and forwarding the trains. A delay of a few hours only was experienced, when, considering the extent and condition of the wreck a much longer delay might have been expected. An experienced man in the right place makes quick and easy work.</b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "palatino"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> We had the pleasure of a visit last Saturday from Mr. Starcus Huffpauir, the efficient road overseer of the Second ward. He informed us that there was considerable sickness in his section, principally among the children; that he had had the misfortune of losing two children week before last, and that his neighbor Mr. Alcide Foreman had lost two children in one week, all from diphtheria and whooping cough.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "palatino"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Our old friend Prof. J. L. Flechet paid us a pleasant visit last Saturday and presented us with a lot of pears from his place on Bayou Vermilion, about three miles below town. Mr. Flechet informs us that the pears were from the second crop of a fine Leconte tree growing in his orchard. Last August he gathered 850 large pears from the same tree.<br />
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We are glad to note that the Methodist Conference, in session at Baton Rouge last week, has returned Rev. Robert Harry to Lafayette for another year. Mr. Harry is an ardent and successful worker, a genial and clever gentleman, and has won many warm friends in Lafayette.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "palatino"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Last Tuesday night a party composed of the following young ladies and gentlemen : Misses Eliza and Mattie Hopkins, Stella and Haydee Trahan, Zerelda Bailey, Bertha Erwin and Anita Hohorst, and Messrs. D. V. Gardebled, Alfred Mouton, Sidney Mouton, Felix Girard, Ned Mouton, Mr. Davidson and Mr. McFadden, tendered a social <i>soiree</i>to Misses Alex and Louise Judice at the home of their mother, Mrs. Albert Judice. It is needless to say that the party were highly entertained and heartily enjoyed themselves.</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b> </b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "palatino"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> MARRIED. -</span> </span></b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Koch - Clark - At the residence of the bride's parents, near Duson, La., by Rev. R. Harry, Mr. H. P. Koch to Miss Eula Clark; both of Lafayette parish. The Advertiser extends congratulations and wishes the young couple a long life of happiness and prosperity.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"> <span style="font-size: small;">Although Lafayette Parish has little territory and a short assessment roll, a debt of seven thousand dollars will be in ten years be looked upon a mere bagatelle ; yet the Parish is wholly unable to meet its present debt which does not probably reach $7,000. The fund known as the "Old Debt Fund" does not pay twenty per cent of the claims against it, and these claims will be increased by operation of that statute which requires the revenues of each year to be devoted first to the claims and expenses of that year.</span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> We are persistent in calling attention to this subject in order to awaken the Police Jury to a lively interest in the matter. The Police Jury is without power to effect any great change in this behalf, but a memorial from them setting forth the facts and the nature and character of the relief desired, would seem more authoritative and would be listened to the General Assembly.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> An act containing provisions as follows would meet the case, viz: 1st. That the Parish be allowed to issue bonds in exchange for outstanding warrants and indebtedness to the amount of six thousand dollars. The bonds to be of the denominations of $10, $25 and $50 payable in ten years, and to bear five per cent interest, reserving to the Parish the right to call in any and all the bonds of any time by the payment of their face value and accrued interest.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> 2d. That a tax be levied annually to meet one tenth of the bonds and interest and costs of collection, and that the fund so raised should be used only for the purpose of retiring the bonds. A two mills tax would give a surplus.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> 3rd. The Board to issue those Bonds to be composed of the President of the Police Jury, the Clerk of the Police Jury. The Board should be required to keep exact minutes of the its proceedings. Each warrant or certificate of indebtedness presented for exchange for Bonds shall be accurately described in the minutes and the Bond or Bonds for which they are exchanged shall be identified with them. Each taxpayer should have the right, under the bill, of contesting before the courts the payment of any Bond issued for invalid claims, or in contravention of the provisions of the act.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The members of the Board should serve without pay, and should be required to complete and wind up the affairs of the Board within six months from their assuming the functions.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Here are briefly suggested the main features of a bill - detail has not been gone into - that would relieve the Parish of Lafayette of an incubus of debt, which to put it very mildly, is keeping about one-half of the people in a bad humor. Lafayette Advertiser 12/21/1878.</span></strong><br />
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The section of Louisiana bounded on the north by the Rapides line and lying west of the Bayou Lafourche, has not since the war made any great claims or laid any burden upon the Democratic party; but, on the other hand, the members of the General Assembly, members of State conventions, etc., have held themselves quietly in the back ground, and have generously devoted themselves to the carrying out of the policy of the party and to the support of candidates of other sections.<br />
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In the matter of the election of a U. S. Senator by the General Assembly in January, it will be a privilege, a right, and the duty of the members from our part of the State to present a candidate and to use all honorable means to secure his election.<br />
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Putting aside all questions of material interests, of geographical position, of long continued loyalty and service to the Democratic party, we can claim the Senatorship upon the individual merits of our men. And when we present the names of such men as the Hon. F. S. Goode, of Terrebone, Don Caffery, of St. Mary, Robt. S. Perry, of Iberia, Hon. Alcibiades DeBlanc of St. Martin, M. E. Girard, of Lafayette, Henry L. Garland, W. A. Robertson and E. T. Lewis, of St. Landry, we can confidently challenge the production of a brighter galaxy by any section.<br />
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We heartily join the St. Landry <i>Democrat </i>in calling the attention of the members of the General Assembly representing South Western Louisiana to their unique position and in reminding them of their power</span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";">.</span></span></span></span></span></div>
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Some of this article is unreadable but I can tell you that it starts out mentioning the rich fertile soil of our area... and that there's "something about Crowley"... then we we move into the more readable portions and we see that it is an editorial reprint about the need for a Breaux Bridge to Lafayette Railroad..So, let us join the article, word for word, ---already in progress.<br />
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...and great energy of its people. Chance has no more to do in the (unreadable word) of the world, as was in olden times, nearly every things was ascribed to chance, but now pluck has taken its place, and dormant energy is no stock to indulge in at present.<br />
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For a number of years, our people have been looking for a railroad connection with the outer world. It is a rich and beautiful sugar cane country, susceptible of immense development, which requires but little inducement to interest the Southern Pacific railroad in building a branch road.<br />
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We need and want a railroad, and by all means, we will have it, and in accordance with business principles we think that a line built from here to Lafayette, which is a prominent railroad center for going any way, West, East or North, would be better for us. But should we not be successful in getting it there, we must look elsewhere. So we ask all those interested in this move to give us a pull. Says the Attakapas Vindicator, "Brains mixed with printer's ink makes the most powerful compound known to the civilized world." So, let us all follow this and ask our Brothers to give us help. Let us start the ball rolling and keep it rolling. Let us all pull together and the long needed railroad will come out sure. Let us not stop here.<br />
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<b>The Advertiser voices the sentiment of the entire population of Lafayette in expressing the hope that our worthy and struggling little sister town of Breaux Bridge will realize at an early day it heart's greatest desire - railway communication with the world, via the town of Lafayette.</b> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> An effort was made by citizens of the two towns, several months ago, to interest the Southern Pacific Company in the building of a branch road from Breaux Bridge to Lafayette, but the effort proved of no avail, the company assigning no special reason for declining all propositions submitted in aid of the enterprise. In view of the great mutual benefit that would result from connecting Breaux Bridge with Lafayette by rail it behooves the property holders of both of these towns to bend their combined energies toward welding so important a commercial link, at the earliest date possible, and to that end The Advertiser will contribute in every way with its province. <span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Lafayette Advertiser 12/22/1878.</b></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The history of the red cent, in such common use before the war, is attracting much attention at this time. The honor of the invention of this species of coin is given to Robert Morris, the great financier of the Revolution. These coins were first issued from the Mint about the year 1792, and they are now very rare. Since the dawning of the centennial year, one or two of them have made their appearance, and recently it was the fortune of the writer to see one. The particular coin in question is the property of M. S. D. Sholes, of the Alleghany Council. On the obverse, or front, it has an impression of the sun and dial, underneath which are the words "Mind your Business," and on the other side "Fugio" and "1787." On the reverse side a circle of thirteen rings on which is stamped "United States," and in the centre "We are One." It has always been understood to have been designed by Dr. Franklin. Such is a correct description of the first cent. In this centennial era correctness in matters of history is important.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: medium;"> Mr. J. R. Domengeaux, our energetic postmaster, studies at all times to make the service in the local office more efficient and at the same time afford the patrons of the office as many conveniences as possible. As Christmas falls on Monday this year, were the office closed on Sunday all day, it would interfere with the sending and receiving of gifts. To avoid this, Mr. Domengeaux very kindly, although not required to do so, offers to open the office Sunday, Dec. 24, from 3 to 6 p. m., which we are sure will be greatly appreciated. His letter is as follows:<br />
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Editor Advertiser:--As Christmas eve this year falls on Sunday, and desirous of affording patrons of the post office ample opportunity of getting their Christmas mails, packages etc., I will in addition to our regular Sunday hours, have both windows of the post office open on Sunday, Dec. 24, (Christmas eve) from the hours of 3 to 6 in the afternoon. I will also suspend Sunday rules and accommodate the public with the registration of any mails that may be present.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"> After a late hour the young folks bade their hostess adieu speaking many words of delight at being able to be in attendance.</span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> Those present were: Misses Bessie Caffery, Adeline Toerner, Lucile Mouton, Rena Hopkins, Marie Mouton, Maxim Beraud, Qunitilla (unreadable last name), Vivian Martin, Marie Louise Mouton, Pauline Mouton, Louise Martin, Alice Campbell, Nathalie Hohorst, Alice Moss, Leola Martin, Gertrude Coronna, Paola Mouton, May Bailey. Messrs. Oswald Darby, Jas. Caffery, Herbert McNaspy, Lorne Nickerson, Henry Voorhies, Harold Demenade, Leon Schmulen, Pothier Voorhies, Albert Boudreaux, Fred Voorhies, Raoul Gerac, Tom Tolson, Paul Debaillon, Paul Salles, F. Siadous, E. Darby, Adam Mouton, Dan Debaillon, Eddie Bertrand, Tom Debaillon, Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Mouton. <b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Lafayette Advertiser 12/20/1905</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> After the club adjourned, Miss DeBlanc served an elaborate luncheon. Mrs. Charles Parkerson will be the next hostess on January 6. Lafayette Advertiser 12/20/1905.</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>PUBLIC SCHOOLS. - </b></span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Will Close for Holidays from Dec. 22 to Jan. 8. Teachers Institute Begins Jan. 1.</span></span><span style="font-size: medium;">The town schools of the parish will close for the Christmas holidays on Dec 22 and resume on Jan. 8. For the week beginning Jan. 1, a teachers' institute will be held at the Primary School, which all teachers of the parish will be required to attend. The rural schools will begin work for the year on Jan. 8, the Monday following the closing of the institute.<b> </b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Our Campus Newspaper. -</b> </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The first number of volume three of the Vermilion was received last week. The delay in getting it out this year was on account of the lateness of school opening because of quarantine. The editor-in-chief this year is Albert T. Boudreaux '08, assisted by Misses Lucile Mouton and Quintalla Morgan, both of '06. Leon Schmulen will attend to the exchanges. Class editors: Leon Schmulen '06, Miss Stella Roy '08, A, Miss Minnie Landin '08, B, Nicholas Bradford '09, A, Robert Mouton '09 B. Comercial editor, Jules Motty, Alumni editor, Miss Rhena Boudreaux. Henry Voorhies is business manager, and is assisted by Roland Triay.<b> </b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;">Wednesday, Chairman Caffery of the Right of Way Committee received the following telegram from J. M. Lee of the Southern Pacific:<br />
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Hon. C. D. Caffery - Baton Rouge redeems her pledge for right of way. Proceed with the execution of deeds to right of way through Lafayette parish. Construction will begin promptly on receipt of deeds.<br />
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The committee met in Mr. Caffery's office Friday morning and arranged for promptly securing the right of way and turning it over to the Southern Pacific. They hope to finish this week.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>DIED. -</b> </span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Died Saturday, Dec. 16, 1905, at 7:30 a. m. in this town, Joseph Alexandre Mousseau, aged 29 years. Mr. Mousseau was a native of Montreal, Canada, but for the past ten years has been a resident of this section, through which he traveled as a representative of a St. Louis hat house, and he was considered one of the best hat salesmen on the road. He was very popular both with the traveling men and with those who knew him well. Owing to ill health, he resigned his position on July 1, last and since then has gradually grown worse until the end came last Saturday. He leaves a little sister in Montreal. His only relative South is Mr. D. Pelletier, of this city, who is his cousin. The remains were borne from the residence of Mrs. M. F. Rigues to St. John's Catholic church Sunday at 11 a. m. accompanied by a large number of friends, where funeral services were held. Interment took place in the Catholic cemetery.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> The following personal mention in the Christian Observer of a former Lafayette boy will be read with interest, especially by those of us who remember his meritorious efforts at preaching for the entertainment of his friends, when yet a mere child in our midst.</span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Rev. Rudolph Miller, a student at the Southwestern Presbyterian University, writes: "The members of the church and their friends at Scottsville, Ky., pounded me this week with a large box of preserves, cakes, etc. The card was affectionately addressed 'To the Little Minister.' Truly it was an occasion of Thanksgiving to me, not only for the box itself, which was so nicely gotten up, but for the Christian love and affection which prompted the gift. It is indeed a pleasure as well as a delightful privilege that I have in laboring among such Christian people. The church is small but the prospects are very encouraging. I give one Sunday a month to Scottsville. I am now in my senior theological year."</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> The Big Carnival and Holiday Jubilee for the benefit of the Home Charity Association will open next Monday afternoon. The Great Cosmopolitan Amusement Company, which will furnish all the attractions, will arrive on its own special train of eighteen cars, known as the Royal Blue Special, from Lake Charles on Sunday afternoon.</span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> This Company is undoubtedly the largest that has ever come south, and carries their own private electrical plant, which furnishes light and motive power to all the shows. The Company have fourteen paid attractions and four Big Free Sensational Acts. Among the free acts is Prof. Chas. Stahl, the highest diver in the world, who dives from a ladder one hundred and sixteen feet high into a life saving net below. The other free acts are Loop the Loop, by the Wilsons, who are the only lady and gentleman in the world who successfully perform this marvelous act. The Cromwells, high class trapeze performers, perform twice daily. A Balloon Ascension takes place each afternoon at five o'clock. A uniformed brass band of twenty-two pieces furnished music throughout the day and evening. Among the different shows is the Wild West Show, which gives only two performances daily, afternoon and night. This show alone employs over fifty-two people, including a band of genuine Sioux Indians. These Indians are from the Pine Ridge Reservation, one of them being a grandson of the famous Indian Chief, Sitting Bull. Lafayette Advertiser 12/20/1905.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Some bad weather has prevailed during the past week throughout the sugar district, particularly in the lower portions thereof, and this has retarded the progress of our factories and has caused shutdowns of greater or less duration, to the considerable annoyance of the planters.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Quite a number of sugar houses have now finished their campaign. Those situated along the Mississippi river above Donaldsonville have been apparently the earliest to complete their labors. The general reports indicate a fairly satisfactory yield of sugar to the ton, and there seems no doubt that we shall have to report a crop of under 300,000 tons for this year. Lafayette Advertiser 12/20/1905.</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Mrs. Alfred Voorhies, Sr., of Houston, is visiting at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Moss.<br />
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A. Millet made a flying visit to New Iberia Monday on business. George Baudier, business manager of the Opelousas Clarion, was an agreeable caller at our office Monday forenoon.<br />
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We have an unusually large line of comforts, ranging in price from $1.35 to $10.00. Our down quilts are specially nice - Levy Bros.<br />
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S. E. Yandle, the confectioner, us with a very handsome calendar which is highly appointed. We have received a beautiful calendar with compliments of C. P. Moss of New Iberia, who manufactures that fine Moss Club Catchup. Many thanks.<br />
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Geo. Melchior, of Carencro, visited Lafayette Wednesday.<br />
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Roquefert, Neutchatel, Swiss, Brick, Limburger and American Cheeses at Bunt's. Miss Challie Tolson and brother, Tom, returned from New Iberia Thursday, after a pleasant visit to Dr. Rand's family.<br />
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Mr. Wm. Torian and family have moved into town and are domiciled in the new cottage on the corner of Lee avenue and Garfield street. A sweet little baby boy arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Middlemas Friday.<br />
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Mr. and Mrs. John Givens are rejoicing over the arrival of a fine girl at their home Thursday.<br />
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Dr. B. J. Lacour, of Carencro, paid us a welcome visit Monday.<br />
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Tom Bagnal, son of Traveling Auditor John Bagnal, of the Southern Pacific has been appointed traveling North immigration agent, to succeed L. H. Bailey, who resigned to go into the insurance business. Mr. Bagnal's headquarters will be in Lafayette. Vienna, Blood and Toungue Liver and Link Sausage, Leber Kase, head cheese, boneless pig feet, etc, at Bunts.<br />
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Tricycles at cost at Rene Dehomme's.<br />
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Dolls! Dolls! Dolls! and cheaper than ever before sold in Lafayette at the Lafayette Drug Co. Go to Denbo & Nicholson Co., Ltd., for the latest styeles, the choicest designs, and most durable buggies.<br />
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Dr. Ducrocq, of Lafourche Crossing returned home Monday after a short visit to Dr. J. D. Trahan and family.<br />
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Miss Lela Clark, after a pleasant visit to her brother, Dr. L. O. Clark, will return to her home in Ridge to-day.<br />
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Filled figs and dates with assorted nuts, Anco filled figs with assorted fruits, Anco filled figs with cherries, all in glass jars at Prudhomme & McFaddin.<br />
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A beautiful assortment of pleasing gifts are on exhibition at the Moss Pharmacy. Mrs. Frank P. Davis has returned home after an absence of several weeks visiting relatives.<br />
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Dr. Beverly Warner, of New Orleans, who came to Lafayette Thursday to deliver a lecture on Shakespeare before the Woman's Club, was entertained while here at the home of Dr. and Mrs. E. L. Stephens. He was also entertained on Friday at a luncheon given by one of the classes in cooking of the Industrial School, in honor of the Woman's Club.The ladies present with Dr. Warner were Mmes. F. E. Davis, A. B. Denbo, B. J. Pellerin, J. A. Marin and E. L. Stephens. Bulk olives, sweet pickles, prunes and bulk pickles at Prudhomme & McFaddin.<br />
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Apples and Oranges and other fruits, celery, headed lettuce and other vegetables, at Bunt's.<br />
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We are showing an especially handsome line of dress goods with trimmings to match, and we cordially invite the ladies while shopping to call and look over the many attractive patterns at Levy Bros. Mrs. Andrus returned to her home in Opelousas, Sunday after spending several days with her daughter, Mrs. Frank Hopkins.<br />
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Mrs. Robt. Carter and Miss Kate Andrus, of Opelousas, visited relatives in town Sunday.<br />
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Ring up Morgan & Debailon and them about the good things they have to eat.<br />
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The Falk Mercantile Co. are prepared to take charge of funerals and attend to all graveyard work. A fine rubber-tired hearse in stock. Pay your poll tax and qualified to vote. Every god citizen values his franchise.<br />
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Master Thomas Hopkins is visiting relatives in Opelousas.<br />
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Fineness of material, most desirable style, beautiful trimmings, as well as lowest prices on record, characterize the offerings of our sales, - Vehicles - Denbo & Nicholson Co., Ltd.<br />
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Mr. McLean of Fordyce, Ark., spent a few days this week visiting Mr. T. A. McFaddin's family.<br />
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Dr. S. R. Olliphant will come Sunday to remain until after the holidays visiting relatives.<br />
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Fine Fruit Cakes baked in Lafayette by an expert pastry cook, at Millet's next to the The Advertser office. Order your fish, oysters and vegetables from B. A. Wilkins.<br />
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Toys and Christmas goods at W. D. Skinners.<br />
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Don't worry baking fruit cakes - you can get such fine ones at Millet's, next to the Advertiser office.<br />
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That pretty line of neckwear at Levy Bros. is a very attractive to the ladies. Have you seen it?<br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> The Gazette wishes a Merry Christmas to its Readers. </span></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";">There are some among our readers who may not be merry if it is understood that one must get boisterously gay to be merry, but the words "a Merry Christmas" have a higher, a broader meaning. They indicate that condition of mind which, at Christmastide, is the heritage of all who keep in their hearts that beautiful sentiment, "peace on earth, good will to men," which the intervening centuries have made still more beautiful and inspiring.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Throughout the world, wherever are practiced the principles of right-living laid down in the Christian's plan of salvation, the anniversary of the birth of the Nazarene is celebrated in fitting manner. Not only is that great event commemorated by the church people of all Christian sects, but men and women who have no settled religious views are wont to set aside that time for the doing of good deeds, for the performance of charitable acts, for kindly intervention in behalf of the poor, the needy, the sick. All combine in a supreme effort to make glad the lives of others; to sow, as it were, the seeds of faith, love and charity. It is at Christmas that the men of business - from the humble toiler in the field to the rich banker who deals in bonds - turn away from their daily labor to give their attention to those little things which count so much in summing up the elements of human happiness. It is then that the rays of God's sun seem to pierce through the grated windows of asylums, the barred entrances of prisons, the doors of the hospitals and huts of the poor, to cheer the darkest places on earth and light up the path which leads to the ultimate home of all the children of man.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Some one has said that true happiness consists in doing something to promote the happiness of others. That is the basic principle of all Christian creeds, bit its application is not circumscribed by dogmatic lines. It is the motive which prompts every unselfish act of the human heart. To save the race Christ died on the cross and paved the way to eternal life. History, sacred and profane, contains many brilliant examples of altruistic devotion. When Father Damien gave up all the joys and pleasures of the world to bring physical and spiritual aid to the lepers he showed how a man possessed of the true spirit could die. The holy women who are ministering to the unfortunates at Indian Camp illustrate by their sublime abnegation the highest virtues which, after all, spring from that spirit of brotherly love whose greatest exponent first saw the light of day at Bethlehem nineteen hundred years ago. That sentiment, which has, through the ages resisted the cynicism and sordidness of the world manifests itself to-day and finds expression in a "Merry Christmas."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> A good place to get a nice dinner to-day is at Falk's opera house. regular meals will be served by the ladies of the Episcopal Guild, beginning at twelve o'clock. Special dishes will be served to order, if desired, and only a moderate charge will be made for either a regular meal or a special order. The bill of fare will include chicken gumbo, baked turkey, roasted pig, chicken salad, pie, cake, coffee, etc. The public is invited, and will receive a cordial welcome.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> It is well to mention that in the same connection that throughout the afternoon a large collection of useful and ornamental articles will be sold to the public at moderate prices, many of which articles will make very appropriate holiday gifts. </span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;">Arrested Near Depot. - </span></b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Some negroes were arrested near the Southern Pacific depot a few days ago and brought before the mayor for being offensively boisterous. Each was fine $4.50 and costs or imprisoned a number of days. There are entirely too many idle negroes around the waiting rooms at the arrival of the passenger trains. They generally occupy all the space between the baggage room and the trains and often it is impossible to use the passageway.</span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b> Lafayette Gazette 12/20/1902.</b></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;">Boys Disturbing Peace. - </span></b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Several boys appeared before mayor Caffery Tuesday morning to answer to a charge of having disturbed the peace in front of the Moss Pharmacy Sunday night. The mayor condemned each one to pay the costs of the arrest and trial which amounted to $4. For some time a number of boys have gotten into the habit of congregating at the Moss corner where they become boisterous and make themselves obnoxious to the people in the drugstore. Mr. Davis has been compelled to have recourse to the police, and it is hoped that he will not be annoyed again by the mischievous youngsters. </span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Lafayette Gazette 12/20/1902.</b></span></span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The Institute football team went to New Orleans last Friday afternoon to meet the Eagles of that city at Athletic Park. The game was played Saturday afternoon and resulted, as was expected, in an easy victory for the Eagles. But the Lafayette boys made a good fight and bore their defeat very manfully. A small crowd, composed principally of Lafayette people witnessed the game, a fact which seems to have afforded some satisfaction to the reporters who wrote accounts of the contest for the Times-Democrat and States. The representatives of these papers happened to be great humorists and the simple fact that the visiting team was "from the country" caused them to be very funny. The Picayune man, however, saw nothing ludicrous in the fact that the students of one of Louisiana's foremost institutions had accepted an invitation to play football with a local team, and to him we are indebted for the following interesting account of the game:</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The Eagles, the local football team, composed of the pick of the local talent, Saturday afternoon defeated the Southwestern Industrial Institute team by a score of 32 to 0.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The college boys have never undertaken football before. Their team was organized a month or six weeks ago from completely green material. Every man on the team the very foundation of the game. Taking into consideration theses facts, the showing they made yesterday was exceptionally good. The college men showed lack of coaching and team-work, but, individually, there were several promising players on the eleven. Woodson, the Captain, gives promise of developing into a strong back, and Domengeaux is a natural football player, and will be heard from the future. He was the ground gainer for the team, and one sprint he made for 25 yards would have done entirely too strong for them, however, and won easily. Harry, Ludlow, Captain of the Eagles, is an old hand in running a football team, and yesterday he tried himself. Although back at fullback, a position he does not usually play, he did some creditable work. Ludlow, as a quarter, is equal to any man in the South. Clark and Schneidau, the halfbacks, were also fast, and hard line plungers, while Thoens, at quarter, was sure in his passing and quick to get into the plays.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Kinberger, on the end, again proved the star of the party. This young college man has been a great surprise to the football players of the city this season. As an end, he is possibly the best in the active ranks, both on the defensive and offensive play.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Douglas, who played the other end, is very nearly as strong. Pat Westerfield and Myer, both old Tulane men, held down the tackles, while Westerfield dropped back the punts. Some of these punts were longer than any of the season. Throughout the game is kicks averaged 45 yards, while a few of the number ran over 50. On drop kicks he was not up to the mark, failing to land a very easy one.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Tranchina, in the center of the line for the Eagles, is one of the best men for his weight seen here this winter. He is not only strong, but very fast. The Eagles have as their guards Stanfield and Everard. Both men have made reputations as bicycle riders, and have the power to brace up against an opposing line, as a result.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> After the toss at the opening of the game, the Eagles trotted down to the eastward goal, and Lafayette made the kick off. Merriwether, playing fullback, drove the ball 35 yards, and Thoens ran it up 5. Then the teams lined up and the battle began.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Schueidau circled the end for 5 yards, and, after Clark failed to gain, Westerfield punted far down the field, and the Eagles saved the ball on a fumble. Douglass made a slight gain, and Schneidau rounded the end for ten yards, and westerfield bucked for five yards. When the ball was on the Lafayette 15 yard line, the college men were off side, and were fined 5 yards. Clark, with a vicious plunge through tackle, went the 1 yard line, and, on the next play, carried the ball over for the first touchdown. Westerfield kicked a pretty goal, and the score stood 6 to 0.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Longnecker made the kick off to Westerfield, and he returned it 50 yards, and, on a fumble, Kinberger fell on the ball. Clark then broke through and raced down the field 20 yards for a touchdown, and Westerfield kicked the second goal. This made the score stand 12 to 0.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> When Longnecker kicked off to Ludlow the kick was returned. Meriweather, on a double pass, fooled his rivals and ran 25 yards in excellent style, but the Lafayette team was held for the third down, and were forced to punt.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Kinberger captured the ball and ran it up 10 yards, and Clark followed with a sprint down to the 1-yard line. Schneidau crossed the line for the third touchdown, and Westerfield kicked the goal.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> After an exchange of punts the Eagles captured the ball on downs, and Schneidau sprinted for 20 yards, and shortly after followed with another long gain, and Ludlow followed with a spring of 10 yards for the fourth touchdown, and Westerfield kicked his fourth goal, and Westerfield kicked his fourth goal, making the score stand 24 to 0.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> When the half was at an end the ball was on the Lafayette 2-yard line.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> In the second half Westerfield made the kickoff, sending the ball 45 yards, and Longnecker, on the lineup, went 2 yards around tackle, and Breaux followed with a short gain. On the third down Meriwether punted and Thoens ran it up 15 yards.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The ball was worked down to the 20 yard line, when the signal was for Westerfield to drop a goal from the field. He did not land on the ball properly, and it sailed under the posts. Merriwether tried to carry the ball back and was shoved over his own goal line for a touchback, making the score 26 to 0.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Everard was knocked out in a scrimmage and Hinson was substituted. An exchange of punts brought the ball down into the Lafayette territory, and the Eagles took the ball away from their rivals on downs. Pat Westerfield was sent over for the last touchdown of the game, and followed this up with a goal, running the score up to 32 to 0.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> When the game was finally called the ball was down on the 2-yard line and in the Eagles' hands.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Lafayette Gazette 12/20/1902.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"> <span style="font-size: small;">Prof. Cloyd, of the General Education Board, was in Lafayette Monday and Tuesday. His visit here was the result of a conference he had with Dr. Stephens, Dr. Moss, Superintendent Alleman and Mr. Judice, who represented this parish at the educational convention recently held in New Orleans. As was explained in these columns, Prof. Cloyd is a representative of the General Education Board, an organization of wealthy Southern and Northern men who are giving large sums for the education of the masses. The Board does not confine its work to any section, but it is particularly interested in promoting the cause of public education in the Southern States, because help is more needed there than elsewhere.</span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> At the superintendent's convention at New Orleans Dr. Buttrick and Prof. Cloyd represented the Board, and while there met with the gentlemen from this parish. They were made acquainted with local conditions, with the earnest efforts of the authorities of this parish to improve the school system and the strong support which the movement is receiving at the hands of the people. Dr. Buttrick and Prof. Cloyd at once became interested with the wok which is being done here and Prof. Cloyd's visit was decided upon.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> As agreed upon Prof. Cloyd arrived here Monday morning. In company with Superintendent Alleman, Dr. Moss and Mr. Judice, he visited several schools, the town schools being among the number, He was informed of the nature of the work done in several localities in this parish and of the amounts subscribed by the people to secure improved educational facilities.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Prof. Cloyd intended to leave Monday to visit other points in this State, but he was prevailed upon to remain until Tuesday morning when he would have an opportunity to speak to the Parish Board and to other persons interested in education. Tuesday at 11 o'clock the following directors met in Superintendent Alleman's office: President Olivier, S. J. Montgomery, P. L. Landry, Dr. N. P. Moss, Alexandre Delhomme, Dr. E. L. Stephens, Wm. Clegg, Chas. O. Mouton, Alcide Judice, Chas. D. Caffery, Superintendent Alleman, Judge Julian Mouton.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Dr. Stephens introduced Prof. Cloyd, giving a brief explanation of his mission here and of the objects of the General Education Board.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Prof. Cloyd addressed the meeting and at the conclusion of his remarks everyone present felt that his visit would result in much good to the cause of public education in this parish. Prof. Cloyd gave a clear explanation of the purposes and intentions of the General Education Board. He showed how the policy of the Board is essentially practical and how well calculated to serve as an incentive to increased activity in educational work. The Board does not give aims, explained Mr. Cloyd. It merely helps those who help themselves. The plan is to encourage the communities which show a willingness to have better schools. It had been of great service to counties in Georgia and it sought the opportunity to cooperate with other progressive sections. The men who compose the Board desire to extend help where it can do the most good - and that is where the people manifest a proper interest in their own welfare.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Prof. Cloyd said that he was pleased to see what had been accomplished in Lafayette in the past few years. He referred to the special tax levied to secure the Industrial Institute and paid a high compliment to that institution.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Prof. Cloyd expressed his thorough sympathy with the movement in this parish for better schools, and said while he could not promise anything for his Board, he would endorse the proposition for pecuniary as assistance from that source. Prof. Cloyd had much to say in favor of the plan to establish central schools in this parish. He dwelt at length upon the value of these schools and said that the General Board would very likely cooperate with those communities that would take the initiative. He gave his unqualified endorsement to this plan and promised that he will do everything in his power to carry it to a successful issue. He advised his hearers to go on with this work as it was worth all the time and money they could devote to it. He declared that a central school, with an adequate and competent corps of teachers, was productive of such good results that the merits of a proposition to establish one in this parish would no doubt appeal with peculiar force to the judgment of the Board. Nothing, said Prof. Cloyd, can do more than central schools to build up a system of public education. Its usefulness is so much greater that that of the one-teacher school, and the cost per pupil so much less, that there is every reason to give it a trial.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> It was evident that the earnest talk of Prof. Cloyd had made an impression on the gentlemen present who felt that they had found powerful allies in the General Board of Education and its able representative.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> It is to be regretted that more people did not hear Prof. Cloyd's address, but if those who heard the good things that the said will tell them to their friends and neighbors a great impetus will be given to the cause of public education in this parish. He has sown good seed on fertile soil and all that is needed is intelligent cultivation.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> At the conclusion of Prof. Cloyd's remarks President Stephens spoke briefly and to the point. He expressed the hope that the people of the parish will, by establishing central schools in the wards, place themselves in a position to receive the benefits to be derived from the Industrial Institute to secure which they have made such a noble sacrifice.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Prof. Cloyd was heartily thanked for his inspiring talk and the meeting, which means so much to the people of this parish, was brought to a close. Lafayette Gazette 12/20/1902. </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Ambroise Mouton, a most worthy young man, engaged as a fireman on the Morgan road, sustained injuries in an accident at Ramos last Wednesday and died a few hours later at Algiers while being taken to New Orleans for medical treatment. The news of the accident reached here early Wednesday afternoon, but before his relatives could reach him he was dead. His remains were taken to his home in this town the same night and interred in the Catholic cemetery Thursday afternoon.</span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The death of this young man shocked the entire community. He was only 23 years of age, in splendid health, and no one thought he would be so soon called upon to answer the last summons. He was a young man of fine qualities. Honest in his dealings with his fellows, respectful to his elders, true to all his obligations, he made friends wherever he went, and among those with whom he was intimate, he was the same cheerful, kind-hearted boy. His home life was exemplary. As son and brother, he was dutiful and unselfish. His last thought in life was about his mother and sisters. Of them he spoke in tenderest terms, and though he suffered much before dying during his last moments his mind was occupied in the welfare of those he loved best.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> His funeral was very largely attended. The three fire companies, the A. O. U. W., the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and the Sontag Military band attended the funeral. Father Bollard, who conducted the religious services, preached a sermon, referring in touching words to the character of the deceased.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Beautiful floral offerings were sent by Magnolia Lodge, 214, B. R. T., and Endeavor Lodge, 267, B. of L. F., of Algiers. Lafayette Gazette 12/2o/1902.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"> <span style="font-size: small;">Lafayette, La., Nov. 6, 1902. - The Police Jury met this day in regular session with the following members present: J. C. Buchanan, F. G. Mouton, J. A. Labble, J. O. Blanchet, Alonzo Lacy, Jno. Whittington, Alex M. Broussarda and Saul Broussard. Absent: M. Billeaud, Jr.</span></span></strong><br /><span style="font-size: small;">
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> By motion of Mr. Whittington the following report submitted by the Budget committee was adopted and ordered published thirty days:</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> To the Hon. Police Jury: Your undersigned committee appointed to estimate the probable expenses of the parish for the for the calendar year 1903 would respectfully report the following budget for your approval:</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Assessor's salary ... $1,000.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Sheriff's salary ... $6,000.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Court-house keeper ... $120.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Printing ... $275.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Secretary of Police Jury ... $250.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Members of Police Jury ... $500.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Treasurer of Police Jury ... $250.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Dist. Attorney ... $500.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Coroner's fees ... $500.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Roadoverseers' salary ... $900.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Bridge keepers ... $200.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Bridges ... $3,500.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Drainage ... $1,600</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Jurors and witnesses ... $3,000.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Public schools ... $6,000.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Contingent ... $4,000.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Stenographer ... $300.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Constable and justices ... $1,500.00</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Respectfully, J. A. Labbe, Jno. C. Buchanan, Jno. Whittington, R. C. Greig, F. G. Mouton.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Lafayette, La., Oct. 11, 1902.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">J.A. LABBE, President, pro tem.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">R. C. GREIG, Secretary. </span></strong><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> From the Lafayette <em>Advertiser</em> of December 20th, 1902:</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>Death of Ambroise Mouton.</b></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: medium;"> News was received Wednesday morning that Mr. Ambroise Mouton of this place had been seriously injured at Morgan City, having had the terrible misfortune to have both legs crushed above the knee.<br />
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The accident occurred at 10:30 a. m. Wednesday morning when his train had made a short stop at Bayou Ramos, and was adding some cars. Young Mouton was voluntarily assisting the brakeman in coupling the cars. Mouton stepped on the brake beam to ride a short distance, instead of running along side. His foot slipped and he was thrown under the wheels. The wheels passed over the legs of the unfortunate young man crushing them. After the truck had passed over his legs the body rolled down the embankment where he was picked up a few moments later by the train crew. Conductor Ryan in charge of the train witnessed the accident. With the aid of the brakemen, he wrapped the legs of the young man in order to stop the flow of blood. The victim was then placed on a mattress on the floor of the caboose and his train pulled out to Morgan City which is five miles from the place where the accident occurred. Medical assistance was given at Morgan City. After arriving at this place young Mouton asked for the Catholic priest and his request was soon accomplished. The Reverend Father accompanied the wounded man as far as Algiers and gave his assistance until the young man breathed his last.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;"> It was after 3 o'clock when the train arrived at Algiers. The caboose was uncoupled, but just as it was backing into the yards about 3:30 o'clock, young Mouton died. The body was shipped to Lafayette on the 9:20 train. The mother of young Ambroise, accompanied by Mr. Chas. O. Mouton, who had been notified of the accident arrived just in time to go back with the dead body. Mouton was 23 years old.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;"> The funeral took place from the family residence at 4 p. m. Thursday. The remains, accompanied by the Fire Department, the Sontag Military Band, the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, the A. O. U. W., of which he was a member, and an immense crowd of sympathizing friends were borne to the Catholic church where services were held. Rev. Father Bollard in very touching words spoke of the young man's sterling qualities and his remarks were indeed appropriate to young Mouton's character and worth.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;"> Mr. Mouton was a young man of many fine qualities, a devoted son and brother and a loyal friend. In his daily life he was quiet and unobtrusive, and had a pleasant, friendly way that won for him the high regard of all who knew him.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> To the family who have sustained such a heavy loss the Advertiser extends its deepest sympathy</span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">. <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b>Lafayette Advertiser 12/20/1902</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Of the old "Georgia's" there are only two favorites retained, viz., Billy Kersands and Clarence Powell. The balance of the company entirely new. Something unusual in a minstrel show to bring an entirely new company, even to the property man. Those of note engaged are Dubley Y Kelley in coon comedy; Johnson & Reed, acrobatic comedians; Jno. Pamplin, gun juggles; Sig. Romando, Wonder Worker; Simson & Pittman, high class musical artists; Taylor and Brown, scientific bag punchers and athletes; Harry Brown, in "C'ark Songs" and a big company of fifteen merry minstrels. Parade at 11:30 a. m.<b> </b></span></span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;"> Dr. Salles in Lafayette. - </span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Dr. Gaston Salles, who has been taking a special course at Chicago, arrived in Lafayette this week and will open an office here. He is a specialist in eye, ear, nose, and throat troubles. Dr. Salles was born in Lafayette, and has many relatives and friends here. We extend him a warm welcome and wish him much success. Lafayette Advertiser 12/20/1902.</span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;">Advertiser's Show Window. - </span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Mr. Clemille Trahan sent us a sample of what Lafayette soil can do, an enormous turnip, a great big potato, and a radish which measures two feet. The Advertiser artist has risen to the occasion and converted the turnip into a round faced, jolly Christmas girl with a lovely radish hat, who smiles on all from the Advertiser window. Pass by and see her smile. Lafayette Advertiser 12/2o/1902.</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>At Falk's Opera House, beginning at 12 o'clock, the ladies of the Episcopal Guild offer the public the following inviting bill of fare:<br /><br /> Gumbo, <i> Chicken Salad,</i> <i> Roast Pig,</i> </b></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Baked Turkey,<br /> Baked Chicken, / <i>Pie and Cake.</i> Coffee, etc. </b></span></span><br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> And throughout the afternoon a great variety of fancy and useful gifts, will be sold to the public at reasonable prices. At night, grand concert.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b></span><br />
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Examine diamonds and prices at Ruger the Jeweler.<br />
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P. Krauss sells his goods because he sells good goods, and he is satisfied with a small profit.<br />
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Miss Jennie Hebert has accepted a position at Ruger the Jeweler's.<br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> "Did you say shoes?" Well, I reckon Schmulen's is the place. His shoes have style, wear well, and make your feet happy.<br />
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Ladies we have the presents for the Young Men. Biossat, The Jeweler.<br />
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Born to Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Gianelloni, a girl.<br />
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<b> A nice Christmas present for your wife would be a handsome picture of yourself. Clark the photographer, will do the work for you.</b> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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All kinds of holiday goods, cakes and candies, at Broussard Bros.<br />
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Fine adamantine clocks at Ruger the Jeweler.<br />
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Make your sweetheart happy by presenting her a watch finely monogrammed from Ruger, the Jeweler.<br />
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Surprise your husband Christmas morning by presenting him with a beautiful enlarged picture of yourself. Clark the photographer will do the work.<br />
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<b>Make yourself a Christmas present, of a handsome suit, the kind Schmulen keeps.</b> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> F. F. Carter the photographer, has bought a part of the Rigues Hotel property and will soon move his studio there.<br />
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Christmas is coming. Buy your turkeys from Broussard Bros. They also keep fresh eggs.<br />
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After Tuesday Dec. 23d, my regulator will hang on near wall of store facing front door at Ruger jeweler.<br />
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<b>LOST - A $20 bill issue of the First National Bank of Lafayette, by Dr. J. F. Mouton.</b> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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Five sacks of coffee for sale at 7 cents a pound, Broussard Bros.<br />
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Thirty sacks of rice for sale at $3.25 a sack Broussard Bros.<br />
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Examine our line of watches before you buy, T. M. Biossat.<br />
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<b>Dolls! dolls, plenty for everybody, dolls that sleep, dolls that cry, and dolls that can sit alone, and just the swellest dolls ever was at the Lafayette Drug Store.</b> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> For elegant Christmas goods handsome holiday presents, and lovely remembrances for friends, the Lafayette Drug Store is the choice place.<br />
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<b>A Christmas tree will be given Tuesday night, Dec. 23rd at the Bertand public school for the benefit of the school. Admission 10 cts.</b> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<b>There will be a Christmas tree at the Convent on Tuesday next. All friends and patrons are invited to be present.</b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> From the Lafayette <i>Advertiser</i> of December 20th, 1890:</span></b><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> After disposing of some civil cases last week, the Court met on Monday the 15th with the trail of the Jury Term of fifteen under act No. 35 of 1889, and the following cases were taken up:</span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> State vs. Ernest Bernard - referred to Hon. James E. Mouton, Judge of the 21st Judicial District Court for trial.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> State vs. Felix E. Voorhies & als. - Motion to quash indictment on plea of autrefois acquit, tried by jury and indictment quashed.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> State vs. Felix E. Voorhies & als. - Nolle pros entered.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> State vs. Julien David & als. - Nolle pros entered.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> State vs. Alcide Domingue - Plead guilty to the charge of carrying concealed weapons. Sentenced to a fine of $34.50, inclusive of costs, and 3 days in jail.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> On Wednesday the jury was discharged for the term.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> On Wednesdat Jos. A. Chargois, Esq., Judge ad hoc, tried the following cases.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> State vs. Sam Levy & als., who plead guilty to the charge of assault and battery, when they were sentenced as follows: L. Levy fined $45 and in default to 9 months to parish prison; and Sam Levy fined $25 and in default to 60 days parish prison. Lafayette Advertiser 12/20/1890.</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>MARRIAGES -</b> </span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">At the residence of the groom, in the town of Lafayette, La., on Wednesday, December 17th, 1890, at 8 o'clock p. m., by Rev. Thos. F. Webb, M<span style="font-size: x-small;">R</span>. J<span style="font-size: x-small;">OHN</span> A<span style="font-size: x-small;">L</span> L<span style="font-size: x-small;">ANGHAM</span> <span style="font-size: x-small;">TO</span> M<span style="font-size: x-small;">ISS</span> E<span style="font-size: x-small;">LEONORE</span> M<span style="font-size: x-small;">URTAUGH</span></span><span style="font-size: large;">.</span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> At the Catholic Church at Lafayette, La., on the 15th of December, 1890, by Rev. Healy, Simon Bergeron to Mrs. Bergeron nee Trahan.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>DIED -</b> </span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;">At the residence of his parents, in the town of Broussardville, La., on Tuesday, December 16th, 1890, at 8 o'clock p. m., Edwin Arthur, son of J. A. Roy and Cornelia Bailey, aged 20 months and 3 days.</span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i> </i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i> "There is a reaper whose name is Death,<br />
And, here his sickle is keen,<br />
He reaps the bearded grain at a breath,<br />
And the flowers that grow between."</i><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Edwin was a remarkably bright, active and healthy child, with every promise for the future. About two months ago he was attacked by a fever, which never left him until death came to his relief. The poet has well said, "a child in the house is a wellspring of joy," nor can death with ruthless hand take it away. Parental love more dearly approaches the Divine than any other human emotion, and is the perfume which lingers in the air after a flower is dead. "You may break, you may shatter the vase if you will, but the scent of the roses will linger there still." To a mother the child is never dead; a thousand associations bring its form and features back in memory, she sees it in the sunlight that kisses the flowers, and feels its touch in the zephyr that soothes her brow. In the window of her soul burns a lamp forever, a yearning beacon to guide the little wanderer home; and it will surely see it and come "when this wide firmament is rolled up like a scroll."<br />
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</span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>'My Lord has need of these flowerets gay,<br />
The Reaper said, and smiled,<br />
'Dear tokens of the earth are they,<br />
Where he was once a child.'<br />
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'They shall all bloom in fields of light,<br />
Transplanted by my care,<br />
And Saints, upon their garments white,<br />
These sacred blossoms wear.'<br />
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'And the mother gave, in tears and pain,<br />
The flowers she most did love,<br />
She knew she should find them all again,<br />
In the field of light above.'</i></span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> Lafayette Advertiser 12/20/1890.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Selected News Notes (Advertiser) 12/20/1890.</span></strong> </span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Does anyone remember ever having seen a more beautiful and propitious season than we have had for the past three months, especially the weather of the past eight or ten days? </span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> <b>Wednesday four one-legged men could have been seen about the depot, all following the occupation of bootblacks.</b></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Mrs. J. Peyesie, of Opelousas, spent a few days in town, visiting Mr. Emile Pefferkorn's family. She left Tuesday night on a visit to friends in Galveston.<br /><br /> Labe's Bazar continues to be the center of attraction down at the railroad. His fine assortment of goods and low prices are what make it so. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Patrons of the Moss Pharmacy are never given cause to grumble.<br /><br /> <b>To set off a genuine, old fashioned Christmas dinner nothing is more becoming or acceptable than a nicely roasted pig with an apple in its mouth. We haven't gotten any pig.</b> </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">On a drive to Broussardville a few days ago we noticed that many of the fields are still white with cotton. Evidently some of our farmers will not be able to get their crop picked out before it is time to prepare the ground for next season.<br /><br /> Our merchants have all done a brisk business this week. Shoppers have been numerous, especially the fair sex, and our town presented a lively and bustling appearance; no pun intended. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> If it fails, money refunded, Preston's "Hed-Ake."<br /><br /><b> Capt. A. J. Ross's bridge force has finished repairs on and about the Crescent hotel, which has much improved the appearance of its extensive grounds. This is the appointed and deservedly the most popular hotel on the line between New Orleans and San Antonio. </b></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Why suffer? Preston's "Hed-Ake" will cure you.<br /><br /> When you kill your prize fat hog for Christmas let us know its weight, we want to let the world at large know that we can raise fine hogs in this section of the State. You needn't bring along any of the meat of the deceased swine - unless you insist upon it.<i> </i></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i> A large assortment of Eye-Glasses and Spectacles at the</i> MOSS PHARMACY.<br /><br /><b> Mr. A. Labe, down at the railroad, has just received his holiday goods, which he is selling at lowest prices.</b> The line of Holiday attractions that has been displayed at the Moss Business Emporium for several days past would do credit to a place of much greater pretensions than Lafayette. Messrs. Moss Bros. & Co., were not contented with supplying the home demand alone, but catered to and succeeded in, securing a goodly portion of the patronage of the sister towns of Crowley, Rayne, Breaux Bridge and Abbeville.<br /><br /> Our handsome and clever young friend Mr. N. A. Bulliard ("Teel"), accompanied by Mr. L. J. Bazus, of New Iberia, came up Sunday night and both gentlemen "took in" the ball at the Opera House. Teel was rather a wild colt when he lived in Lafayette, but we are glad to learn that he has mended his ways and is now a lieutenant in the Salvation Army at New Iberia. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> <b>"Of all the cakes my mammy bakes I do prefer the ginger cakes the best." - <i>Shakspeare & John Vandergriff</i>. </b></span></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Go to Labe's Bazar for fancy cakes, snaps, and confectioneries of all kinds; a variety of mechanical and other toys. Go early, so as to avoid the rush.<br /><br /> <i>Everything kept in a first class Drug Store can be had at t</i>he MOSS PHARMACY.<br /><br /> Col. E. McDaniel has entirely recovered from his recent violent attack of "hay fever," and most any day may be seen around his "Custom House" chapel melting the atmosphere with his smile (it would almost melt a brick). He has just had the Racket House saloon fitted up in elegant style, and is proud of it. Mr. Chas. E. Carey, the nonpareil paper hanger, did the work. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b> "Go it while you are young." Friday night of last week Master Barney Bowen assembled a lot of his friends at his residence to celebrate, in the usual "Young America" style, the anniversary of his birthday. There was plenty of fun, eating and drinking, (lemonade of course, for Barney is strictly temperate,) and all of his young friends were sorry when the hour of departure arrived. Barney's papa, Mr. W. E. Bowen, informed us that he was just three years old, but his mother says Barney "takes no note of time," and imagines that he is as big as they make them." She is afraid that he is inclined to take too much after his pa.</b> </span></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> The Northwestern farmers are beginning to appreciate the difference between "the land of snow and the land of sun," and have been attracted hitherwards by reports of the mildness of our climate and the fertility of our soil. Monday morning a train of six cars, partly loaded with stock and household goods, bearing settlers from Kansas, passed here on their way to New Iberia to locate in that neighborhood. They will find farming here a delightful recreation as compared with Kansas. We can truthfully say of our country that if you "tickle the earth with a plow she will laugh with a plenteous harvest." We wish them success and prosperity. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Monday Capt. S. J. Montgomery dropped into our office bearing upon his shoulder two immense sugar canes of the white variety, much larger than a man's wrist, measuring 11 feet, 8 inches in length and weighing 19 pounds each. These canes were grown on Mr. Walter Torian's place. Weeks Island, where Capt. Montgomery's son Bob is working this season. The captain says these are not "selected" canes, but are about an average of the entire crop on the island, in fact, he could have cut some larger and longer, but the wind had twisted and crooked them that when out loose they couldn't lie still on the ground. He says the cane crop throughout that region is magnificent.<br /><br /><b> If you have not already done so, go this day and make a few selections from the most exquisite line of Christmas souvenirs of every description that are now being offered at the Moss Business Emporium. </b></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> We are sorry to have to note a very painful and serious accident which happened to one of Lafayette's young men, Mr. Gaston Landry. For several weeks he has been working in the large sugar house on the Swinson plantation, on Bayou Sale. On the 11th inst.., while tending the centrifugals his right arm was struck by the machinery, which revolves with great velocity. His hand was broken at the wrist and turned back upon his arm, the flesh on the front of the arm from the wrist to the elbow, together with smaller forearm bone, was torn loose and doubled back onto his shoulder. As soon as possible he was conveyed to the Charity Hospital at New Orleans, where he now is under the hands of skillful surgeons. His and and arm were set and cased in plaster of Paris. He is reported as doing remarkably well for such a frightful wound. He has our sympathy and hopes for his speedy recovery.</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> <b>"Christmas but once a year,<br /> Catch that pig and fetch him here."</b> </span></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> We find the following deserved compliment paid to the excellent service of our S. P. Railroad in the <i>Times-Democrat </i>of the 17th inst,: "A very fast run was made on the Southern Pacific between New Orleans and Houston, with a special train carrying an opera troupe, on Dec. 9th. The train left Algiers at 6:50 a. m. and reached Houston at 6:20 the same evening. The troupe was so pleased with the time made with their special train that they sent the following telegram to General Superintendent Van Vleck, at Houston: 'We desire to thank you personally, and through you the courteous and officials under you, for the time run this day given the company between Houston and San Antonio. We also desire to express our thanks for the unsurpassed time made over your line between New Orleans and Houston Dec. 9th.' " This train, in charge of that ever urbane and gentlemanly conductor Neuhauser, was pulled from Algiers to this point by the slick and genial Shields. Here conductor Black, one of the courteous and popular conductors of the L. W., took charge, and that jovial old veteran Bill Good snatched her into Houston "just too quick."<br /><br /> <b>Next Thursday will be Christmas. Haul out that old stocking and drag forth some of those rusty old dollars, open up your heart, and make home and family happy! If ever we should yield to generous impulses it is Christmas time. </b></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Christmas comes but once a year and should be made a joyful day for all. The egression of things of comfort, usefulness, and beauty on sale at the Moss Business Emporium is unusually inviting, and furnishes to all an ample opportunity of gladdening the heart of a parent, relative or very dear friend.<br /><br /> What is the matter with our correspondents? Our old "stand by" and "sheet anchor" - "Stick-in-the-Mud" - is the only faithful ally we have. Ah' if we could only cut him up and distribute him to a dozen different points in the parish, the world would hear something of the advantages offered and the progress being made by our unexcelled region of the country. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b> "La grippe" is epidemic in Lafayette, bit is of mild form.</b> </span></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Our lumber merchants are selling a good deal of lumber to citizens of our town, and substantial improvements are constantly going on in Lafayette. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> <b>We are now enjoying a fine variety of Fall and winter vegetables as we have ever seen grown in this "land of the sun." We can gather vegetables from our gardens here all the year round.</b> </span></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> The roads throughout the parish are reported to be generally in fine condition. Splendid crops and good roads over which to get them to market. Plenty to eat and drink and money to spend. "Oh, what a year and what a country." </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Marshal Micaud is now collecting city taxes and licenses. "Walk up to the Captain's office and settle "before it is too late and Auguste sweetly whispers in ear, "penalty and costs," and softly whistles to himself that good old tune "A little more cider, too."<br /><br /> The Loreauville String Band paraded our streets Sunday afternoon and discoursed some very sweet music. Their performances at the Opera House was highly appreciated and heartily enjoyed. They are a gentlemanly and accommodating lot of young men, and will always find a welcome here. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> <b>Mr. J. B. Pellerin, the courteous, and popular night telegraph operator here for several months past, has been transferred to New Iberia. He is succeeded by Mr. L. B. Thompson, of New Orleans. We welcome this gentleman to our community, and trust that he will find his stay among us both pleasant and profitable.</b> </span></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Mrs. John Hahn returned Wednesday, after a pleasant visit of a few days to her sister, Mrs. Jno. H. Connif, at New Orleans.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> The entertainment given by the Association for the benefit of a high school, at Falk's hall, Sunday afternoon and night was eminently successful. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The rendition of the very pretty little drama<i> "Agnes DeVere"</i> was excellent, and the audience was delighted. We have heard nothing but favorable comments upon the acting each and all of the players did remarkably well. The Association has made a good beginning and are to be congratulated upon their success. We learn that public spirited gentleman, Dr. H. D. Guidry, has generously offered to donate sufficient ground up which to erect the high school building.</span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></span></span></span><br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Two moustaches now wanted at the telegraph office. Same size, color and condition will do.</span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></span></span></span></b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> The New York schooner, Mary L. Lord, has arrived at Calcasieu Pass with her cargo of steel rails and fastenings. Hereafter the company will receive all its freight by railroad, via Orange, Texas. The track is laid ten miles west, and sixteen miles east, of Lake Charles, leaving a gap of only twenty miles east between Lake Charles and Orange. With the track laid across that gap, (and the road bed is ready for it) and the completion of the Sabine River bridge, we will have daily communication by rail with all parts of the United States. Everything progresses favorably. </span></span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> The peace and good order of the town was violated last Friday night by the blackening and maltreatment of an unknown individual. Complaint was made and the parties charged with the commission of the offence were brought before the Mayor on Monday for examination. Those whom the evidence proved to be guilty were fined or in default ordered to jail. We are glad to note that the ordinances for the preservation of the peace and quiet of the town are enforced and the authorities should receive the support of all good people in their efforts in this direction. Lafayette Advertiser 12/20/1879.</span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Having experienced a dry summer and fall it is not surprising that we should have plenty of rain at this season. The low stage of water in all the streams of this section shows that the fall of rain up to this time is much less than usual. The rain we had here on Saturday last was very heavy, and no doubt general ; in consequence navigation will be generally facilitated.</span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The water in Vermilion Bayou rose at least ten feet ; sufficient to float the Railroad timber lying on the banks, though we do not suppose that this will materially interfere with the progress of the work. </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;">Christmas Time. - </span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">The near approach of Christmas should warn the traditional "turkey gobbler" that it is time to get on the highest limb to roost. Santa Claus, we suppose, will pay his annual visit to the inexpressible delight of the children - and the fact will be proclaimed throughout the universe by a general use of whips, fire-crackers, whistles, &c.; - and the grown up children, how will they do? The majority of 'em will take sugar in their'n, and not be particular about eggs either. Lafayette Advertiser 12/20/1879.</span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">ARRIVALS: Steamer Mattie from Morgan City Dec. 17.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">DEPARTURES: Steamer Mattie for Morgan City Dec. 18.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> As stated last week, the water in the bayou on Friday was falling, but that night there was a copious fall of rain, causing a rise of eleven feet or thirteen feet above average low water stage and within four feet of the highest water mark. From Sunday at 12 midnight the current ran up for forty hours. Up to yesterday morning the water had fallen six feet. Lafayette Advertiser 12/20/1879. </span></strong><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "andale mono" , "times"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">1890 - An Electric Census.</span></span></b><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "andale mono" , "times"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><b> </b></span><b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: medium;">In 1834 the first practical telegraph was worked in England, after a crude attempt made in 1833, on a line of 13 miles between Paddington and Drayton. In 1844 a telegraph line was opened between Washington and Baltimore. In 1850 a copper wire insulated in gutta percha was submerged between Dover and Calais, and the first submarine telegraph was laid by the late T. R. Crampton.<br />
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There are now 942 submarine cables, exclusive of the seven Atlantic cables, with an aggregate 112,740 nautical miles. The overland telegraph has already become a world wide institution, in which there is a total of 1, 680,900 miles of wire - enough of the attenuated metal to go around the equatorial belt of the globe just thirty times. The number of words transmitted, the miles traveled and the cash changing hands would tax the enumeration table</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">. </span></span></b></span><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "andale mono" , "times"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Lafayette Advertiser 12/20/1890</span></span></span></span></b></span></span></span>David Barryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18021672107776048429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655934687457193417.post-40566413878289989852015-01-13T00:48:00.000-08:002017-12-15T11:10:39.030-08:00**DECEMBER 15TH M C<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "palatino"; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>From the Lafayette <i>Gazette </i>of December 15th, 1900:</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> A congressional election will be held in 1902. Every voter must pay their poll tax on or before the last day of the year and the tax of 1901 must also be paid before the expiration of that year.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> It is, therefore, plain that those who fail to pay their poll tax before the time fixed by law will be practically disfranchised through their own indifference. In its efforts to rid the electorate of the blighting curse of negro suffrage the State of Louisiana has wisely done all that it could do to save every white man from the humiliation of disfranchisement.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> It now rests with you, white voters, to show whether or not you are worthy of enjoying right of suffrage. <b><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Lafayette Gazette 12/15/1900.</span></b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms"; font-size: large;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Yesterday morning the trial of the damage suit of john Bonasig vs. The Southern Pacific Company was begun before Judge Debaillon. Judge O. C. Mouton represented Bonasig and Laurent Dupre, Esq., appeared for the railroad company.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> On the 30th of April, 1898, while Bonasig was employed in clearing out a wreck between this place and Scott he sustained very serious and painful injuries, for which he now claims damages to the amount of $7,500. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";">It surely must be a self-evident fact to everyone that Lafayette was not built with any view to symmetrical beauty. It must also be equally patent to the eye that the streets of the town were not intended to be much straighter than corkscrews. It is clear that these defects in our municipal make-up have largely hindered the advancement of the town, but as much as they have retarded the growth of the community, the injury caused by them pales into significance when compared with the baneful effects of the pernicious custom to build negro shanties promiscuously in all parts of the town.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> We read some time ago of a protest made by residents in a certain street of Kansas City who were highly incensed because a negro had bought a home in the neighborhood. The negro was induced to seek a home elsewhere. The course pursued by these citizens of Kansas City was based upon the knowledge that the coming of such a person into their neighborhood would make it unpopular among the white people.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> In most of the Southern towns localities are set apart for the colored population, or rather that portion of the race whose manner of living is of such a character as to make their segregation necessary to the peace and health of the community. There are, however, some colored families who should not be included in this number. Through commendable habits of industry they have secured for themselves comfortable homes, but they are unfortunately in a very small minority.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Along the best streets of the town "smoky rows" of negro cabins not only mar the scenery but grossly offend the senses of the most callous. In other localities landowners have huddled together as many of these unsightly cabins as it was possible to do. Leaving aside all questions of propriety, it appears to us that such a policy is exceedingly short-sighted. For, with the inevitable enhancement of town property, the time will surely come when these cheap buildings will make it impossible for the owners to make profitable use of the land, which otherwise would be worth a great deal.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> It is inconceivable that so many of our citizens have ignored these facts in building houses for rent. In continuing this most unwise policy these property owners of Lafayette will cause irreparable injury to the town and will do themselves no good.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The tendency is to separate the races in the South for social as well as for more material considerations. Laws have been passed by Southern Legislatures with that end in view. In fact wherever this matter has been given any attention, prudent and wise men have agreed that both races will be greatly benefited by the adoption of every measure calculated to bring about this most desirable result.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The Gazette submits that this matter is entitled to the earnest consideration of the land-owners of this town. No doubt much harm has already been done, but a proper conception of the character of this evil will doubtless cause the adoption of a more enlightened and progressive policy. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: xx-small;"><b>Lafayette Gazette 12/15/1900.</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;">High License. - </span></b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">At the meeting of the Council held Tuesday a motion was made to fix the minimum liquor license of 1901 at $1,000. The vote was as follows: Yeas - F. E. Girard, F. Demanade, C. O. Mouton, Geo. A. DeBlanc. Nays - J. O. Mouton, H. H. Hohorst. Heretofore the license was $200. </span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia";">There are fourteen liquor dealers in the town. Under the new rate it is not believed there will be more than four. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: xx-small;"><b>Lafayette Gazette 12/15/1900.</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> C. C. Wier, pastor. Preaching every Sunday at 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Sunday school 10 a. m. Epworth League, Sunday evening 6:45. Prayer meeting, Wednesday 7:30 p. m. Song service, Friday 7:30 p. m.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> There will be services at the Presbyterian church on next Sunday at 11 o'clock a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Sunday school at 9:45, Prof. R. C. Greig, Supt. Y. P. S. C. E. Wednesday evening at 7:30 p. m.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Rev Wier has gone to the annual conference at Baton Rouge. He will be ordained as an elder by Bishop Galloway on Sunday, December 16. Lafayette Gazette 12/15/1900. </span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> At the meeting of the Council held Tuesday a motion was made to fix the minimum liquor license of 1901 at $1,000. The vote was as follows: Yeas - F. E. Girard, F. Demanade, C. O. Mouton, H. H. Hohorst. Heretofore the license was $200.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Please allow me space enough in The Gazette to compliment our City Council upon their action, in passing the high license ordinance. I, as a father and a grandfather, would say to them "well done good and faithful Servants. Future generations will rise up and call you blessed."</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> The total amount of parish taxes on the assessment rolls of 1899 was $23,183.02. The books show that Sheriff Broussard has collected and turned over into the treasury $22,029.85, which is very near 95 per cent. But in the 5 per cent, of uncollected taxes, must be included the taxes charged on erroneous assessments and property sold to the State. When these items, amounting to $637.50, are taken into consideration it will be seen that Sheriff Broussard has collected and accounted for 98 cents on the dollar. And as he is still collecting back taxes it will not be surprising if his collections reach within the fraction of a cent of the maximum.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> We are constantly studying our customers' needs. We think and work them unremittingly. Encouraged by the prosperous conditions of Southwest Louisiana, and the bright outlook for a bumper holiday trade, we have made extraordinary trade, we have made extraordinary preparations for the season's business. We believe a great season for jewelry is at hand. People everywhere are going to wear more jewelry and wear better jewelry than ever - so we want Lafayette to keep in line and call at Biossat's Jewelry Store. Lafayette Gazette 12/15/1900.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> By authorization of the Board of Directors the First National Bank will pay a semi-annual dividend of five per cent to Jan. 1, 1901, and at the same time pass over a neat sum of this prosperous local institution. The annual meeting for the election of directors will be held Tuesday, Jan. 8, 1901. Lafayette Gazette 12/15/1900.</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;">Is the Title of a Farce Comedy to be Played by Local Amateurs for the Benefit of the Episcopal Church.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> On Wednesday, the 19th of this month, the people of Lafayette and vicinity will have an opportunity to enjoy a splendid theatrical treat, while, at the same time, contributing to the success of a most laudable cause. For some weeks past a number of young persons of the town have been devoting condsiderable time in the preparation of an entertainment which bids fair to rank as one of the best of its kind in the history of the local stage.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Under the skillful management of Dr. F. E. Girard, rehearsals, of a bright and amusing play, entitled "College Chums," have been held with the view of presenting to the theater-loving public an entertainment well worthy their generous patronage. Most of the young ladies and gentlemen are participating in the play have already displayed histrionic talent of a high order and it is safe to say that the performance next Wednesday will be a gratifying success.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The play is being advertised throughout the parish and there is every reason to believe that the people of the adjoining towns will attend in large numbers.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> This well known company of musical artists will appear at Falk's Opera-house, on Thursday, Dec. 20. The members of this company are musicians of recognized skill as many people here are ready to testify. Among them are Miss Edith Adams whose mastery of the violoncello has won the praise of cultured audiences in the largest cities of the Union.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Miss Grace Chalier Caborn, the soprano possesses a voice of rare sweetness and her operatic selections never fail to elicit the plaudits of those who have good singing.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Miss Zulienne Searles Balkon is a reader of unusual merit.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Miss Charlotte Tarrant, the young lady who play the harp, is said to perform admirably on this instrument.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> A portion of the proceeds of this peformance will go to the Episcopal church fund. Seats on sale at Gardebled's. Lafayette Gazette 12/15/1900.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;">Against the Southern Pacific Company - $7,500 Asked.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Yesterday morning the trial of the damage suit of John Bonasig vs. The Southern Pacific Company was begun before Judge Debaillon. Judge O. C. Mouton represented Bonasig and Laurent Dupre, Esq., appeared before the railroad company.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> On the 30th of April, 1898, while Bonasig was employed in clearing out a wreck between this place and Scott he sustained very serious and painful injuries, for which he now claims damages to the amount of $7,500. Lafayette Gazette 12/15/1900.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;">Death by Drowning.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Hermann Friedman, who will be remembered by many people in Lafayette, having spent several months here, was drowned last Tuesday in Bayou Teche near Hope plantation in Iberia parish. Nothing was found to indicate, the manner of his death, other than that it was caused by drowning. His remains were taken to New Orleans for burial.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Mr. Friedman was 33 years of age and a native of Germany. He was a nephew of Morris Sterns, of New Orleans, and a brother of Sam Friedman, of Bayou Sarah. He was not married. Lafayette Gazette 12/15/1900.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The voters of the parish are once more warned that if they wish to exercise the right of suffrage they must pay their poll tax on or before the last day of the month.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> A congressional election will be held in 1902. Every voter at that election will be called upon to show his poll tax receipts for 1900 and 1901. The tax of 1900 must be paid on or before the last day of the year and the tax of 1901 must also be paid before the expiration of that year.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Is is, therefore, plain that those who fail to pay their poll tax before the the time fixed by law will be practically disfranchised through their own indifference.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> In its efforts to rid the electorate of the blighting curse of negro suffrage the State of Louisiana has wisely done all that it could do to save white man from the humiliation of disfranchisement.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> It now rests with you, white voters, to show whether or not you are worthy of enjoying the right of suffrage. Lafayette Gazette 12/15/1900.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;">SILK GOWNS FOR THE JUDGES.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Upon the recommendation of the New Orleans Bar Association the judges of the State Supreme Court have decided to appear on the bench in black silk gowns. It is also reported that the judges of the Civil and Criminal courts of New Orleans will, in all likelihood, follow the example of their superiors by adopting the same kind of judicial apparel. It is even grimly hinted that an effort will be made to have the judges in the country districts wear similar habiliments when dispensing justice. We are told by an enlightened contemporary that these gowns will give dignity to our judges and will have a tendency to separate the judiciary from the vulgar throng.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The Gazette desires to register an earnest protest against this innovation. It may be very well for the English judged, but it won't do in Louisiana. With an eye to the eternal fitness of things this paper objects to this gown business. With due respect to the distinguished character of the United States Supreme Court we believe that men look best in trousers.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Xavier Martin, Porter and the other great intellects who shaped Louisiana's superb jurisprudence got along splendidly without skirts and no one has charged that they were wanting in dignity.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> We know certain Lousiana jurists, who, though learned in the law, can not be called handsome, and while silk robes may add to their dignity, the change will be positively detrimental to their physical appearance. But if we must have the gowns we humbly plead for a gradual transition. It will not do to force the gown upon some of our judges. Born and bred with the ideas of Jeffersonian simplicity uppermost in their minds, it is not strange it they should feel more comfortable in pants of homespun cloth than attired in rustling robes of imported black silk. As a sort of compromise measure we would suggest that bloomers be employed as an experiment; then, possibly, skirts will be less objectionable and in the course of the natural evolution of things the malakoff might be accepted as necessary adjunct to the thoroughly modern judicial garment. In making these suggestions The Gazette must not be understood to be an advocate of the proposed change. On the contrary, it is irrevocably opposed to the whole scheme, for it is not clear to our imperfect vision how trousers - man's natural garment - are inconsistent with judicial dignity. Lafayette Gazette 12/15/1900.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>City Council Proceedings.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Lafayette, La., Dec. 6, 1900. - The Police Jury met this day in regular session with the following members present, M. Billeaud, Jr., J. C. Buchanan, F. G. Mouton, Alonzo Lacy, J. O. Blanchet, Alex M. Broussard, J. A. Labbe and Jno. Whittington. Absent: Saul Broussard.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> The committee appointed to settle with the tax collector submitted the following report which was adopted:</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> The above balance has been paid by check in favor or Treasurer Martin in hands of your committee.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Your committee would recommend that in future settlements with the tax collector, the Jury require the filing of affidavit to the effect that all legal means have been exhausted in the collection of delinquent taxes, before appointment of committee to grant quietus. The deduction list aggregates $804 a portion of which could be realized by seizure and sale of personal property and the sheriff has expressed his intention to collect all possible by these means.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Finally your committee would report that quietus has been granted the sheriff and tax collector for all taxes of 1899.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> F. G. MOUTON, J. A. LABBE, R. C. GREIG, Committee.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> The committee appointed to estimate the probable expenses of the parish for the year 1901 submitted the following report which was adopted, Messrs. J. C. Buchanan and Jno. Whittington voting nay on the item increasing the appropriation for schools from $3,000 to $4,000.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> F. G. MOUTON, J. A. LABBE, R. C. GREIG, Committee.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> By motion of Mr. Mouton it was resolved that each ward member work the public roads in his ward as he sees fit.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Mr. Mouton moved to fix the liquor license for 1901 at $1,000. No second. Mr. Buchanan moved to fix the license at $200 and same was adopted by the following vote: Yeas - Buchanan, Lacy, Whittington, Blanchet. Nays - Labbe, Mouton, Billeaud.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> The following petition signed by 107 citizens of the third ward was read, the petition referring to the proposed contract with Mr. Sidney Martin to work the roads of the third ward.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Lafayette, La., Dec. 3, 1900. - To the Honorable President and Members of the Police Jury, in and for the parish of Lafayette, La. - We, the undersigned tax payers of the third ward of the parish of Lafayette, La., petition your honorable body to request Mr. J. C. Buchanan, police juror of the third ward of this parish, to execute and sign the contract in accordance with the bid, a copy of which is hereto annexed.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> From information received the bid above mentioned was offered and accepted, but on the day appointed, Mr. J. C. Buchanan, police juror aforesaid, refused to sign the contract under the bid.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> J. E. MARTIN, Treasurer.</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Mr. Caillouet, father of Judge P. Caillouet of Lafourche, was on a visit to relatives in Lafayette this week.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The Gazette's Job printing department has just received a well selected stock of paper and is prepared to promptly fill all orders. Don't send off for work that can be done here just as well and for less money.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Attention is called to the advertisement of John Bunt who announces that he will own and operate a pop factory in Lafayette.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Last Sunday evening Mrs. P. B. Roy entertained a number of young people at her home in Royville. A progressive euchre was given in honor of Miss Edvige Olivier. Handsome prizes were presented to the winners.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The proceedings of the City Council will appear in next Saturday's issue of The Gazette.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> C. U. Simms, of Port Arthur, Texas, has moved to Lafayette with his family. Mr. Simms announces in this issue of The Gazette that he will engage in the manufacture of carbonated drinks which he will supply to the local trade.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> From the Lafayette <i>Advertiser</i> of December 15th, 1900:</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Tuesday is Xmas., and the Advertiser wishes a merry Xmas to its readers and their friends. Let good tidings of prosperity follow the footsteps of every body; let health be the guide of the rich and the poor, and with the good times staring us ahead, we drink a bumper to the merry chimes of a Merry Xmas.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> The quartet of artists composing the Schuman Opera Co., played to a large audience at Falk's Hall on Thursday night half of the proceeds going to the Episcopal fund now being collected. The troupe of artists are masters in their own lines, and special comment should be given Miss Adams, the celebrated "cello" in the difficult operatic solos rendered. Miss Brascon as an elocutionist made quite a hit, here voice being clear and her gestures perfect. Lafayette Advertiser 12/15/1900.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> The young men of Lafayette will give a dance at Lacoste's Hall New Year's eve. Extensive preparations are in order, excellent music has been provided for the occasion, and the Advertiser feels sure the boys will have a good time. Lafayette Advertiser 12/15/1900.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Mr. Thompson is a natural musician, and plays the Violin, Cornet, Piano, Clarinet, Flute, Trombone, Bass Violin, Banjo, Chinese Fiddle, Harmonica, Lilliputian, Violin, Bagpipes, Church Chime Bells and a solo on the horn of a cow. At Falk's Opera House, Dec. 27th. Lafayette Advertiser 12/15/1900.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Rev. C. C. Wier has been reappointed Pastor of the Lafayette Methodist Church. The Advertiser congratulates its Methodist friends in having the Rev. Wier again with them. Mr. Wier has made many friends in Lafayette who are delighted to know that a change in the ministry was not effected.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> At a regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the First National Bank of Lafayette held the (?) instant, a semi-annual dividend of five per cent, was declared payable Jan. 1st, 1901.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> The annual stockholders' meeting of the First National Bank of Lafayette will be held at the banking house Tuesday, Jan. 8th, 1901, between the hours of 10 a. m., and 4 p. m., for the election of nine directors to serve during the ensuing year.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> The Advertiser inadvertently omitted to mention Doctor G. A. Martin's visit to Beaumont, Tex., during the rice carnival. Winsome Miss Michael accompanied her papa to the Texas city.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Mr. Thomas Cormier of Isle des Cannes, as found the bill book lost by Mr. Frank Miller, of Broussardville. The latter gentlemen may procure same by applying for it.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Arthur Leblanc has just returned from Abbeville with 65 head of fat cattle. Mr. Leblanc's business has increased to enormous proportions.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Herman Friedman, well known in Lafayette committed suicide in Bayou Teche near Jeanerette. It is said that ill health was the cause of the unfortunate's rash act.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Notwithstanding the wind held full away here for a short period Sunday night, but little damage was done. A few signs were blown down, some fences were loosened from their moorings. The rain that accompanied the wind was a god-send, as the long continued drought had placed the water supply at very low ebb, and the little water remaining in the cisterns was becoming somewhat rebellious in its nature - but, thank heavens, Time makes all things even and we look for a bountiful flow of the clouds' "best" from now on. Lafayette Gazette 12/15/1894.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Last Wednesday night burglars entered the home of Mr. Crow Girard and stole a gold watch. The Friday following the New Orleans papers published an account of the arrest of a suspicious character, in whose possession was found a gold watch bearing the monogram of Mr. Girard's father, the late M. E. Girard. These facts were brought to the knowledge of Sheriff Broussard who wired to Chief Gaster to hold the prisoner as he was wanted here. The sheriff left the same day and returned Tuesday with Hanson, who admitted his guilt to the officer. Lafayette Gazette 12/15/1894. </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Our merchants are displaying a metropolitan spirit in their window display of holiday goods. Judging from the same we see no necessity of our people taking their trade to any other parish than Lafayette. Our merchants are all progressive, and have a thorough knowledge of what will please the most fastidious, and have laid in their holiday stocks with the purpose in view. So The Gazette advises its readers to examine the stock our trades people have to sell before looking elsewhere. Lafayette Gazette 12/15/1894.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> This lady has been engaged in business in Lafayette for so many years that she is enabled to know exactly the kind of goods that will please the trade. Not to be behind, this year Mrs. Simpson has placed in stock the very latest styles of millinery goods, and in this respect here establishment is replete. The young ladies here have a chance to obtain their headgear at very reasonable prices inasmuch as Mrs. Simpson being a very close buyer is enabled to her trade the benefit of her knowledge. There is no reason then for looking elsewhere for goods, when right here in our midst we find an establishment of this kind. So don't be talked into buying cheap trash goods, but take your trade to the legitimate source and receive a true value for your expenditure. Mrs. Simpson's trade extends over the entire parish and she has builded it up by careful study of the wishes of the community. Here the ladies will find a fine opportunity to indulge their desire in holiday presents, as Mrs. Simpson is carrying a complete line in the way of notions, and her assortment is so complete that the wishes of the purchaser can be readily gratified. Lafayette Gazette 12/15/1894.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Is on the lookout for the Christmas trade and wants old folks and young folks to not make a grave mistake and go elsewhere for their presents, as he has this year taken more than ordinary precaution to see he has stock everything to satisfy the wishes of the buyer, and he has sealed the prices in such a way that it is carte blanche for your returning to the old stand. He loses no time in carrying dead goods but always keeps up to date in maintaining his stock of goods, both in groceries, crockery, willow ware, fancy goods and novelties, and so far as his prices are concerned he says if I don't give you a bargain I won't invite you back. Of course his prices are tempting, sometimes more than half the real worth. But there's more than that, he has goods for every taste. Very little costs mean a very narrow choice and sluggish styles, and out of season qualities. They mean nothing of that sort at Demanade's. He prides himself on having everything new and fresh. He wants you to come and see his goods, and assures you that you will go away pleased. He has been engaged in business in this city for several years and is familiar with your wants and during these holidays intent is to give his customers the benefit of this knowledge. Lafayette Gazette 12/15/1894.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> The writers of books are possessed of one penchant that attracts more attention than any other - that is a description of the shops of Parish, and in this they lay open the most attractive spot of their article - describing as they do in minute detail every feature that pertains to a business. Charles Dickens, in his "Curiosity Shop" indicates a traffic of this nature, describing it as particularly attractive on account of its varied characteristics. And so we thought when visiting the store of Mr. Wm. Clegg yesterday. He is carrying the very latest line of novelties and is making an elegant display of the same. On the tables is exhibited the offering for these holidays, including any and everything to be found in the novelty line. His display in this respect we regard as the finest in this city, being so well designed as to attract attention. The high intrinsic value of the offering on his sale list should recommend themselves to the public, especially to every economic person dealing with him. He is carrying for the trade, articles of use; articles of merit; and articles of necessity, and in fact anything that serves the want of the trades people, and this at cheap rates. We commend to our readers an examination of his goods, content with the knowledge that they will be repaid.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> A reporter for The Gazette dropped into Rosenfield's store yesterday and found the genial proprietor preparing for an event of more import to him than what it is to the public; but he was not so absorbed but he had a just appreciation of his many customers. Mr. Rosenfield, in a measure, is a new comer, coming here last August from Baton Rouge. He observed that this was an elegant spot for conducting a general store, and going on the hypothesis that a study was a proper study, and that study was a study of the desires of the people he purchased the stand where he is now situated, and filled it with its completed stock as can be found in any inland city of Louisiana. His customers obtain the benefit of close-buying disposition, as he purchases at the hear fount, and for cash. His opportunity enabled him to completely revolutionize the prices in the city, as many of his competitors will concede today.</b></span><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; font-size: xx-large;"> To those whose inclination during these holidays tends toward the purchase of something that may be useful we commend attention to Rosenfield's, especially should you want a little money to go a long way. We quote here some of his prices as deduced from his holiday circular: Brown sheeting at 13 1/4 cents, worth 20 cents; 10 1/4 blankets worth $1.50 for 75 cents; men's pants, $3.00, $2.25 and $1.25, selling price of which in New Orleans is 25 per cent higher; ladies' dong als shoes at 90 cents, worth $1.50; Turkey red damask worth 40 cents per yard over his counter sells for 25 cents. But why enumerate prices. He says he gives bargains and the customer is not long in finding this out.</b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> No well regulated town is complete without the tailor and his goose. He is as essential to the community as the song book to the church choir. And he must be man of knowledge; be an architect, and be a builder. Lafayette is fortunate in this respect. M. Rosenfield keeps in line with the varied changes in fashion and being a practical cutter is enabled to furnish a garment after the very latest mode. Aside from the merchant tailoring business Mr. Rosenfield is conducting a dyeing and repairing establishment, and we would suggest to our young men, those who have garments somewhat run down, it is a good idea to keep them in tone by renovation. Mr. Rosenfield's prices are reasonable, and he is ready to accommodate the public at short notice. Lafayette Gazette 12/15/1894.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Mr. Biossat has a jewelry store that is really a credit to a larger place than Lafayette. Not only does he carry a large line in the way of watches, clocks, bracelets, rings, chains, and in fact anything to be found in a well-conducted jewelry emporium, but is a manufacturer and jobber in the ware, keeping a salesman on the road, and having in his employ one of the best expert jewelers in the United States, whose work will compare favorably with that of Tiffany of New York. And Mr. Biossat takes pleasures in displaying this handicraft, and so does The Gazette when advising its readers to visit his store for the purpose of examining his display of gems. Lafayette Gazette 12/15/1894.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Mrs. Raoul Gentil has to the public the Gentil House near the depot in this place; is now prepared to accommodate the traveling contingent that may stop over in Lafayette for either a short or long time. The rooms of the "Gentil" are newly furnished, the comfort of the guest having been the prime object. The table at all times will be supplied with the very best obtainable in the market. In this connection it is well to say the "Gentil" is prepared to receive boarders by the day or week, at very reasonable rates. Meals will be served at all hours during the day. Attention is called to an advertisement in this week's Gazette of this popular caravansary. Lafayette Gazette 12/15/1894. </b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Mrs. Albert Judice, nee Gertude Scranton, died on the 8th. instant, at the age of 46 years and 8 months. In her death this community has lost a true and noble christian woman. Ever ready to respond to the call of charity her life on this earth was a shining exemplification of love and goodness, and when an insidious disease at last prostrated her form and rendered her powerless to longer do the Master's bidding, she summoned to her aid all her christian fortitude and patiently and peacefully and hopefully awaited the end, and the reward of a life well spent on earth.</span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> The funeral services took place at the catholic church Sunday afternoon amidst a great throng of sorrowing relatives and friends. The interior of the church had been heavily draped in black as a fitting token of the profound sorrow wrought by the death of her whom all had learned to revere. Rev. Father Forge, deeply affected, officiated, assisted by the Rev. Fathers Maltrait and Stokalper. The latter took occasion to speak in the most feeling terms of the departed one, his words bringing tears to the eyes of many present.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Two sons and two daughters, the eldest Mrs. J. Alfred Mouton, were left as survivors of the deceased, and to them pour out the deep sympathy of sorrowing friends in their present great bereavement. Lafayette Advertiser 12/15/1894.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> We print below in full the communication from Dr. N. P. Moss, the retiring president of the old school board, read by the secretary at the first meeting of the new school board last Thursday.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The communication is very interesting because of the general view of the school system given, and also because it explains the purpose and policy of the old board. In conclusion Dr. Moss recommends that the books of the old school board be audited by an expert accountant as a matter of justice to both the old and the new boards - a recommendation we think both timely and proper.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Gentlemen: - I feel that it will not be regarded as an intrusion on my part to present for the consideration of your honorable body a few facts and suggestions which may prove helpful to you in connection with the important work you are just now undertaking. I do this as a member of the out-going school board, which honored me with the presidency of the school board for four years, and as one who has been actively connected with school administration in Lafayette parish for the past eight years.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The public school system of this parish has attained quite large proportions in late years, due to a marked increase in the number of children attending school and, also, in the property valuation of the schools - the enrollments now being not far from the five thousand mark and the property valuation having passed beyond one hundred thousand dollars.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> You will no doubt be impressed by just one statement with the fact that the task of administering the public school system of Lafayette parish with which you are charged, is a rather serious piece of business. It is both a difficult and a laborious task - the collection and wise expenditure of the present school revenues of about forty thousand dollars a year for maintenance; the appointment of a hundred or more principals, teachers and other employees; the purchase of school supplies, the building, enlargement and remodeling of school buildings to meet new requirements; the leasing of school lands, etc.; all these constitute an affair of some magnitude which requires business talent and good judgment not unworthy of the best ability and the ripest experience. Of course, the employment of an able and energetic executive officer in the person of parish superintendent of schools will materially lighten the labor of the school board.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The School Board of this parish has under its control thirty school houses containing sixty-eight class rooms, a teaching corps and other employees numbering over one hundred persons, besides an army of children. This places a great responsibility upon the members of the school board; and as the position of school director is one solely of honor and trust it should be accepted with a view only of subserving the higher good of the schools, and therefore every vestige of individual bias, sentimental, political or religious, should be sunk in the official relation of directors to the children's welfare and the public interest.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The public school system is probably the greatest presently at work for the permanent security and advancement of our country. The schools today are organized and conducted upon the most approved and modern plans, both with respect to the physical well-being and the intellectual and moral development of the children. The course of study is so arranged as to give the boys and girls such training as will better fit them for good and useful citizenship, and the school exercises are planned and conducted upon the same principle. It behooves us not only to zealously guard the high standard already attained, but to push forward to a still higher plane. To let well enough alone would mean to retrograde. Improvements can and must be made.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> A correct understanding of your real function as directors and a clear-out division of responsibility between the board and the executive salaried officers will insure the greatest success in your administration of the school system. Adequate authority and freedom of action must be given the executive officers, and they are entitled to protection in the discharge of their duties, so that they can accomplish what they are charged to do, so that responsibility can be located, so there can be no shirking, so that grievances can be addressed, so that the officer who fails in the proper performance of his duty can be held accountable.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> The principals and teachers, and all other employees of the school system, are entitled to the full support of the school board. They occupy positions before the public and are peculiarly liable to criticism and reproach. They should know that they will always have the firm backing of the board in all their acts which are right. The board should, however, be unswerving in demanding efficiency in the service, and must be courageous enough to displace any and all incompetents. While kindly encouragement and counsel should be employed before harsh measures are resorted to, the interests of the children should at all times be borne in mind.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> By far the most important of the duties of the school board is to see that every grade in every school is vitalized and spiritualized by a teacher and that the head of every school be a person of a type worthy of holding the position. School directors should ever be deaf to the selfish appeal of friend or politician, and never swayed by religious or other prejudice. Teachers should be assigned to the work they can do best, and advancement made only on the ground of merit. Worthy and efficient teachers and principals are and should be secure in their positions. We should do all in our power to induce the best talent to enter the service and to encourage such talent to remain in it. Teaching is the noblest of all the professions, and its ranks should be filled with the best brains and with true genius. The teacher to a large degree is responsible for the ideals of the young, and the true teacher is an ideal man or woman, standing for culture, progress and humanity. I would not counsel extravagance in salaries, but the good teacher is a valuable public servant and should receive just recompense.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> One of the prerequisites of a school director is criticism and abuse, which are at times freely given by the press and the public. The action of school board members are not infrequently condemned without an adequate inquiry into the reasons which prompted them. A disgruntled principal or teacher, a parent with a grievance, sometimes justified and sometimes imagined, an ill-disposed newspaper reporter or editor, perhaps having some personal animus - these are usually at the bottom of such attacks. The man with an ax to grind is always living, healthy and active. The best interests of a school system at times demands courageous action. When the clamor in behalf of an incompetent teacher or principal demands courageous action. When the clamor in behalf of an incompetent teacher or principal is loud, when the competition of business is keen or when the opposition to a laudable purpose is strong, then it is that the sincere and steadfast school director braves them all and performs his duty as he sees it.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Honest and just criticism is all right and public officials should not resent it, or expect to escape it. The press is a great educational agency, and it can render great service to the public schools, if it will exercise care and show a good disposition in publishing matters pertaining to this, the most important of all our public institutions. The people should be informed; if they are rightly informed, they will be less likely to offer reproaches.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> There is a limit to the amount of money that may be beneficially expended in any one year for public education, but we are far from that limit at present in Lafayette parish. There is need of more male teachers, and these and all other teachers should be employed by the calendar year. Few men, however, can see in the salaries paid at present for only seven or eight months in the year, compensation sufficient to support themselves and a family. To obtain good teachers decent living salaries should be paid, and no system of school administration, however excellent in other respects, can undo the harm done a child who is compelled to spend one or more years under an incompetent teacher.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Provisions for instruction in agriculture and manual training should be made in all of the central schools in the parish as soon as possible. An education which will prepare for industrial callings is a pressing need among our people. We have one of the best agricultural countries in the world, and its vast opportunities are being shamefully neglected through a lack of intelligent and scientific cultural methods. The greatest benefit we can confer upon the boys in the parish is to interest them in scientific farming. We are doing them harm as a class now by cultivating in them a distaste and dislike for farm life and driving them into the aimless and monotonous life of town and city through a curriculum of studies poorly adapted as a whole to their and city through a curriculum of studies poorly adapted as a whole to their natural environments and necessities. The introduction of manual training and school farm work into our rural schools will be of inestimable value to the children. The wagonettes put in service in our parish five years ago has greatly improved the rural schools by affording the country children the advantages of a full graded school with all modern equipments. With the addition of manual training and school farm work in the central schools the usefulness of those wagonettes will be further increased.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Another important need in the school work of this parish is the furnishing of an assistant to the superintendent to relieve this officer of the bool and clerical work of his office, which is now making an unreasonable demand on his time which could be spent to so much better advantage in a supervision of the teachers. The real value of the services of the superintendent is in the supervision of the schools to the end that the teachers may be made to do their work as efficiently as possible. The large amount of book and clerical work the superintendent is compelled to perform greatly hampers him in his other and more important duties. The additional cost of the services of an assistant to relieve the superintendent of the drudgery of office work could be not without seriously curtailing the length of the school term, and there would result an enormous gain to the children in the increased efficiency of the teaching corps that would follow regular and frequent visits to the schools by the superintendent. A reasonable amount of the school funds could not be used to any better advantage to the children of the parish than in this way.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> In justice to themselves the new School Board should order a checking up of the books and records of the outgoing School Board that they and the public may know the exact condition of the school affairs at the time the new Board took charge of them. I believe that it would be best to always have such auditing done by an expert accountant, and I am of the opinion that the regular checking up of the financial affairs of School Boards and all other public bodies administering public funds by an expert and disinterested accountant would redound to the advantage of these bodies and the general public.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> In conclusion let me say that the interests of the children are supreme, and with this as the central idea in the administration of schools, and an intelligent and helpful interchange of views and opinions among the directors and between the school officers and the friends of education, it is certain that the public school system of Lafayette parish will attain a higher standard than ever under the administration of the Board which has this day assumed charge of the public school system of the parish.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Any credit which may be given the retiring Board for a successful management of the public schools is to be largely attributed to a faithful adherence to the principles and general policy outlined in this message; and this course of action received the approbation of the public without whose strong moral and financial support the noteworthy progress of the schools in Lafayette parish in recent years could not have been achieved.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Respectfully submitted,</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> N. P. MOSS.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> From the Lafayette <i>Advertiser </i>of December 15th, 1908:</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Rev. Father Teurlings, pastor of St. John's Catholic church, who has been so industriously at work for the past month or so, arranging for the presentation of a Christmas Oratorio, reports fine progress in every detail of the sacred play and has fixed on Thursday, Dec. 29, as the date for presenting the oratorio. The reverend Father left yesterday for New Orleans to rent costumes, etc., for use in the representation of the text in tableaux. The subject is the birth of Christ, and all the events connected with it will be illustrated by living tableaux and can not fail to excite most intense and general interest. The patriarchs and prophets typify the longing of the ancients for the promised Messiah and form a striking feature of the presentation; the Archangel in the field and at the Crib; the Angels singing "Glory to God in the brightest, peace and good will to men", the wonderfully brilliant star, and the arrival of the three holy kings, presenting their gifts and adoration, all will be vividly portrayed in living tableaux and with all striking stage effects.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> The choir and orchestra composed of local talent will be assisted by several artists from New Orleans. Father Teurlings is indeed most highly gratified over the splendid progress made and the unbounded enthusiasm displayed by all in the rehearsals. The parts are all thoroughly in hand and every participant vies in the determination to present the grandest sacred play ever witnessed in Lafayette. Father Lambert of New Orleans has been secured to take charge of the stage effects and his long experience in matters of this kind insures a representation of the highest order. It is admitted that the Jefferson Theatre will not contain all who attend and so the oratorio will be given twice if this can be arranged. Lafayette Advertiser 12/15/1908.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Lately Father Teurlings has instituted for the children of St. John's Catholic church a mass at 8 o'clock every Sunday morning. The purpose is to give the children instruction in devotional duties and bible history under the supervision of the Christian Doctrine Society. The children have been organized as to age and capacity and will go through a regular course of study besides practice in singing. About 800 attend at present, but Father Teurlings declares there should be at least 800 of the 1,000 children in and around Lafayette in regular attendance upon this ordinance of the church. The pastor relies upon the training of the young of the future welfare and prosperity of the church and earnestly desires the hearty cooperation of every parent and faithful Catholic in this important part of christian work. Lafayette Advertiser 12/15/1908.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> That Christmas is coming was forcibly impressed upon The Advertiser man by an inspection of Levy Bros.' show windows a few days ago. Mr. Albert Lacasse, who is employed in the store, has exercised much ingenuity and artistic taste in the decorations and it certainly does one good to stop a while and admire the beautiful wreaths of holly so effectively arranged. The pretty red berries glowing among the green leaves call to mind all the tender and beautiful customs associated with this, the happiest day of all the year. Take a look at these windows and you will feel better.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Mr. T. M. Biossat has also fallen into line to the thrilling music of Christmas time and has decorated his jewelry show cases with holly. Just take a peep and see for yourself. Lafayette Advertiser 12/15/1908.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>CHRISTMAS CLOSING.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> A move is on foot among the merchants and business men to close all places on Christmas day and give everybody a chance to enjoy fully the glad day which "comes only once a year." Several have already signified their willingness and we trust that all will see their way clear to follow suit and give their faithful clerks and employees a real good old time Christmas holiday. Lafayette Advertiser 12/15/1908.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> " .. Lo, now is come our joyfull'st time,</b></span><br />
<b style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: xx-large;"> Let every man be jolly;</b><br />
<b style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: xx-large;"> Each room with Ivy leaves is drest,</b><br />
<b style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: xx-large;"> And every post with Holly.</b><br />
<b style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: xx-large;"> Without the door let Sorrow lie,</b><br />
<b style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: xx-large;"> And if for cold hap to die,</b><br />
<b style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: xx-large;">We'll bury him in a Christmas Pye,</b><br />
<b style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: xx-large;"> And evermore be merry. .."</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: xx-large;"> All of the evergreen plants have long been considered symbolic of immortality, of rebirth. Hence they, and they alone, are appropriate decorations for the Christmas season, which was originally a celebration, under the disguise of various national religious forms, of the turning of the sun at winter solstice, and the consequent renewal of life on the earth.</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: xx-large;"> When Constantine was converted, he seized upon every underlying likeness, however remote, between the old faith and the new. Every familiar symbol that might be stretched to fit the strange faith; every old custom that would help to reconcile his lately, and sometimes forcibly, converted people to their unaccustomed belief, was adopted and re-explained. And the return of the sun, bringing life and light to the winter-bound earth, became the prototype of the coming of the Son of Man, bringing life and light to the soul of the sin-bound world. So that at first all the heathen observances were retained as far as possible, and merely given a new meaning.</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: xx-large;"> At the Christmas festival, the ivy and holly still made a summer screen of the stone walls, as in ancient Germany they had turned the huge halls at mid-winter, to bowers of greenery, wherein the sylvan sprites, who dwelt in summer among the forest trees, might pass the frozen months without too much discomfort. An echo from Scandinavia is still heard in the saying current among the peasants of the old world that if any bit of holiday decoration is left in the house after Candlemas day (February 2), a troop of little devils will enter and sit, one on each withered leaf, every one bringing its own small curse upon the house. These little devils are merely the old forest sprites, detained against their will by their undestroyed winter refuge and fretting to return to the awakening woods of spring.</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: xx-large;"> The churches were still green with Christmas garlands in those early days, and ablaze with candles, as the temples of Saturn had always been during the corresponding Roman festival of the Saturnalia. But, as Polydore Vergil remarks, "Trymmyng the temples with hangyngs, floures, boughes and garlandes, was taken of the heathen people, which decked their idols and houses in suche array."</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: xx-large;"> And as time went on, and it became no more necessary to make concentrations that would help reconcile the people to their changed faith, these "heathen" customs became distasteful to the church. One of the early councils forbids men longer "to deck up their houses with lawrell, yvie, and greene boughes, as we used to doe at the Christmasse season."</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: xx-large;"> This command was observed in the temples, but in the baronial halls the old customs lived on; lived down their questionable past; won again the toleration of the priests who had sternly banished them, and to-day all the evergreens again are admitted to the strictest church, so that we again can say at Christmas,</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: xx-large;"> ".. Now with bright Holly all the temples strow,</b><br />
<b style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: xx-large;"> With Ivy green, and sacred Mistletoe. .."</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: xx-large;"> The "Early Calendar of English Flowers," and old poem wherein each month is recognized by its appropriate plant symbol, ends with these lines:</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: xx-large;"> ".. Soon the evergreene Laurel alone is greene,</b><br />
<b style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: xx-large;"> When Cathererine crowns all learned menne.</b><br />
<b style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: xx-large;"> The Ivie and Hollie berries are seene,</b><br />
<b style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: xx-large;"> And Yule log and Wassaile come round agen. .."</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: xx-large;"> The laurel is used not at all, and the ivy but little, in American decorations at Christmas, since both plants are exceedingly rare here. But in England the use of the ivy at least is universal, and the references to it in Christmas song and story alone would fill a small volume.</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: xx-large;"> Besides its claim to appropriateness for the Christmas season which it holds in common with other evergreens, it has two especially strong recommendations of its own. On account of its habit of clinging strongly to its supporting tree or wall, it is a popular symbol of friendship and fidelity, and as such, an excellent decoration for the season of good will and universal brotherhood. And it was, in Roman days, sacred to Bacchus, who, when a baby, was hidden by his aunt, Ino, among its leaves, to save him from Juno's destuctive wrath. Prynne says:</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: xx-large;"> ".. At Christmas, men do always Ivy get,</b><br />
<b style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: xx-large;"> And in each corner of the house it set;</b><br />
<b style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: xx-large;"> But why do they then use that Bacchus weed?</b><br />
<b style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: xx-large;"> Because they mean then Bacchus-like to feed. .."</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: xx-large;"> This satirical explanation was but too true in the earlier days, when Christmas lasted for weeks, and was given over to a revelry wholly heathen in character.</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: xx-large;"> To-day, in America, the Christmas decorations almost exclusively are of holly, which, for all its popularity, is less consecrated by legend than any other holiday greenery. To be sure we make a sparing use of the mistletoe, which, from the ancient Druidical meaning of purity given to its wax-white berries, and from its use by them in the marriage rite, has come to charter for kissing as "broad as the wind." And we have added the bitter-sweet, which has no traditional signification whatever, is not an evergreen, and is to be tolerated merely for its beauty's sake, and for the slight suggestion it gives of the holly berry.</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: xx-large;"> Our American holly is said to be less than beautiful than the European plant, having leaves of a duller green. But, making all allowances for possible disadvantages, it still is a remarkably beautiful tree. And as a symbol of the immortality which it is the season's special mission to teach, it surely has no rival. The leaves remain on the branches for three years, losing their hold only when they are pushed off at last by the growing buds of spring.</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: xx-large;"> Throughout England, so little is its supremacy disputed, that is is popularly known as "Christmas," just as the hawthorn is called "The May."</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: xx-large;"> Its name has been a matter of considerable interest. Theophrastus and other Greek authors named the plant Agria; that is, wild, or of the fields. The Romans formed from this the work Agrifolium and called it also Aquifolium, from actum, sharp, and folium, a leaf. Bauhin and Loureiro first named it Ilex, from the resemblence of its leaves to those of the Quercus Ilex, a species of oak which was the true Ilex of Virgil. Linnaeus adopted the name Ilex for the genus, and preserved the name Aquifolium for the most anciently known species.</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: xx-large;"> Our popular name, holly, probably is a corruption of the word holy, as Turner in his herbal calls it holy, and holy tree. The thorny foliage, and the berries like drops of bright blood, could scarcely fail to remind a Christian of the crown of thorns, and this, together with the universal use of the plant in the churches at Christmas easily would account for the name.</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: xx-large;"> In Germany, it is known as Christdorn. The Danish name is Christorn and the Swedish Christtorn. The same name, Christ's thorn, is found in some parts of England. But as the legend connects the holly with the crown of thorns, this name, universal among the Germanic peoples, must be merely the result of its appearance and of its Christmas popularity, as before suggested.</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: xx-large;"> By syndicated writer Floy Campbell and published in the Lafayette Advertiser of 12/15/1908. </b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> Several months ago The Advertiser agitated the idea of organizing an Anti-cigarette League in Lafayette, in line with similar movements taking place in other parts of the United States. We then printed out the well known life-sapping effects of this extensively practiced vice and urged the need there existed of combating its further spread. It is the unquestionable duty of all persons entrusted with the mental and physical care of young people, to persistently instruct these in the destructful influence of the cigarette on the human organism, and by appealing to their reason persuade them to not contract the cigarette habit, or, if already enslaved to the evil vice, prevail on them to abandon it.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> "These comparisons could be verified in every school in the world or wherever men are brought into physical or mental competition with each other. Boys, it behooves you to think well of these things. <b></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";">The new 250 horsepower engine and 275 kilowatt dynamo recently ordered by the Council are being placed in position and will be ready for use in about 20 days. Both the engine and dynamo are enormous and will cost when installed in the neighborhood of $9,000. The light plant has now a capacity of 1400 incandescent lights or, counting incandescents to one arc light, 100 are lights. With the new addition the capacity will be increased by 3000 incandescents, which will afford all the lights needed and have some to spare.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"><b> </b>The street fair is still with us. Owing to the bad weather last week which prevented the exhibitions, the management have decided to continue all this week and up to and including next Sunday night, in order to give everybody an opportunity to see the high class attractions offered this year. And they are well worth seeing. There isn't a poor show on the grounds, and most of them are far above the average. It shows before your eyes, so that you can actually see, a Great Train robbery. The robbers, the cars, everything is shown in motion. The whole robbery is spread before you and you see it as if you were an actual spectator when it was happening. It is thrilling amazing, and worth going miles to see.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Another fine attraction is Wild Rose, a wild woman about three feet high, who, though nearly 45 years of age, is seemingly but a girl. She is a peculiar product of nature exhibited in the human, which will interest the mere sightseer and create reflection in the more thoughtful.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> In another part of the grounds is the Mystic Maze, which is apparently taken from the land of magicians to puzzle the curious and startle the sedate.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> While nearby is a negro minstrel troupe of twenty-one persons, who present a clean and entertaining program of much excellence, far above what is usual in Street Fairs.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";">There are also many other attractions, among them, Jumbo, the big snake, The Palmist where you can have your fortune told, the Giant Turtle, the Six-Legged calf, Creation, which is similar to one of the most popular shows on the World's Fair Pike, the Wild Animal Shows, which arrived Saturday, in which lions, tigers and other fierce denizens of the forest are made to through the wonderful performances, and last but not least the Stadium, combining both circus and theatre performance presenting the farce Happy Hooligan by the Frees Brothers, which is proving a big hit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Besides all of the above those wishing to amuse themselves between shows will find shooting galleries, knife racks, the big Ferris wheel, and the ocean wave swing that gives you "that funny sensation."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> In the way of free attractions, the management have been very liberal. Prof. Johnson, one of the celebrated high divers of the world, twice daily, at 4 p. m. and 8 p. m., jumps backward from the top of a 90 foot ladder into a shallow tank of water. This is a highly thrilling act and makes the spectator tremble with apprehension at the man's unheard of daring. A fine acrobatic performance and the wonderful little Chinaman executing remarkable balancing feats on a bounding wire are two more free attractions. The Carnival will be held at the fairgrounds near the depot Sunday night. December 18th. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: xx-small;"><b>Lafayette Advertiser 12/14/1904. </b></span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> At their meeting yesterday, the directors of the First National Bank declared a semi-annual dividend of seven per cent, showing a decidedly prosperous half year. This institution has recently completed and is now occupying a very handsome stone building, fitted up with elegant fixtures and all modern conveniences for the transaction of a banking business, which is typical of the strength and soundness of this ably managed institution. </span></span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">One of the prettiest home weddings of the season took place last Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Ambroise Mouton when her daughter, Miss Aimee R. was married to Mr. William Steele Middlemas. The house had been beautifully decorated with yellow and white chrysanthemums and hearts of the same color, and the above in which they married presented a beautiful scene in the form of a heart from which were suspended two hearts pierced by Cupid's arrow. At the appointed hour by the soft strains of Mendelson's wedding march, beautifully played by Mr. W. A. Stevens, the bride entered leaning on the arm of her brother, Mr. J. R. Mouton. Preceding her was her sister, Miss Estelle, and following the groom and best man, Mr. John O'Donohoe.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> fter reaching the above an Ava Maria was beautifully sung by Mrs. Alfred Mouton and Mrs. N. Abramson, after which the marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. Father Gombour.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The bride wore a most becoming gown of clinging white silk trimmed in Venice lace and carried a bouquet of bride's roses and ferns while the groom looked handsome in conventional black.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> After the ceremony the bride and groom led the way to the dining room where artistic fingers had made the beautiful bride's table, the color scheme being carried out even to the dainty refreshments. They were the recipient's of many useful and elegant presents. Mr. and Mrs. Middlemas left on the early morning train for the west to be gone several days.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Nickerson, Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Pellerin, Dr. and Mrs. N. Abramson, Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Pellerin, Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Labbe, Mr. and Mrs. Sid Mouton, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Mouton, Mrs. T. N. Blake, Mrs. C. M. Parkerson, Misses Riis, Leftwich, Ruby Scranton, Gertrude and Rosalie Coronna, Hattie Shannon and Miss Madge Scott, from Crowley. Messrs. John O'Donohoe, W. A. Stevens, G. B. Harris, Nickols, Wallace, Geo. Conniff, C. C. mallard, C. O. Mouton, Chas. Debaillon, H. L. Monnier, A. J. Sprole, and B. N. Coronna, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Mouton, of Jennings, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Zike, of New Iberia, Mrs. F. Laurents and son, Edmond, from Lake Arthur.</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Died at her home near Royville Tuesday, Dec. 6, 1904, at 5:30 p. m., Mrs. P. Randolph Roy, nee Marie Josephene Heloise Olivier, aged 27 years.</span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Mrs. Roy was a most estimable lady possessing in a high degree many admirable qualities which won for her the ward regard and admiring esteem of those whose privilege it was to know her. Her early death is sad indeed and leaves desolate the home made happy by her charming personality and loving devotion. Her many friends will learn with deepest regret of her untimely passing away, and their hearts will go out in tenderest sympathy to the bereaved husband and little motherless baby home. The remains, accompanied by a large number of relatives and friends, were taken Thursday morning to St. Martinville where funeral services were held in the Catholic church. Interment took place in the family burial grounds. Lafayette Advertiser 12/14/1904.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Reports from various parts of the parish state that the cotton crop has been practically all gathered and about three-fourths of it marketed. The crop this year is about seventy-five per cent of the yield last year, on an average. In certain parts of the parish, notably the Foreman Flats the crop has been good, in fact that section leads in production to the acre, while in other parts, especially in L'Anse Berlucheaux Cove for a mile on each side of the bayou, the harvest has been scanty, owing to the persistent rains. And the location of these overabundant rains is a peculiarity of the past season, for strangely enough the frequent rainfalls followed the woods, instead of falling generally.</span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> About one fourth of the crop is still unsold and a good many farmers, it is said, are holding back determined not to sell until better prices prevail. </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"> The Methodist Conference at Lake Charles closed Sunday night. Rev. J. D. Harper was assigned to this station and Rev. W. W. Drake as presiding elder for the Crowley district. Rev. Keener was sent to Jackson, La., as pastor in charge of the church there. Lafayette Advertiser 12/14/1904.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"> Wednesday morning at the close of Judge Debaillon's last session of court, District Attorney Campbell requested permission to address the court, which being granted, he read a resolution expressing in fitting words the thanks of the bar for the courteous and fair treatment always accorded them by the Judge and an appreciation of his eminent services as a jurist. When he had concluded Attorney Jno. L. Kennedy, on behalf of the bar and court attaches, presented Judge Debaillon with a handsome walking cane in a graceful and appropriate speech, to which the Judge responded in a most appreciative way.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"> Resolved that we do hereby express our regrets at the said impending separation of his worth as a judge and lawyer and the legan acuremen and learning which he has brought to bear in the impartial satisfactory discharge of this important functions as judge. Be it further</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"> Resolution, that we further extend to him our best wishes for his future success in whatever paths his steps may follow. Be it further</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"> Resolved, that these resolutions, as a mark of respect, be spread upon the minutes of the meeting of the court.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;">Lafayette Advertiser 12/14/1904.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Lafayette, La., December 5, 1904. - A regular meeting of the City Council was held on this day with Mayor Chas. D. Caffery presiding. Members present: A. E. Mouton, Felix Demanade, D. V. Gardebled, M. Rosenfield, John O. Mouton, Henry Fontenot, Geo. A. DeBlanc.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Moved and seconded that minutes of last regular meeting be approved as read. Carried.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"> <span style="font-size: small;">A committee of citizens composed of Messrs. E. L. Stephens, Edw. G. Voorhies, C. C. Mouton, and Dr. Raoul Trahan, appeared before the Council and asked for an appropriation to assist in defraying the necessary expenses of the State Teachers' Association to meet here the latter part of this month, whereupon the following was adopted:</span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Resolved that the sum of three hundred dollars be appropriated to assist in defraying said expenses. Carried.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Moved and seconded that the finance committee's report be accepted and same be spread on the minutes. Carried.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Moved by A. E. Mouton and seconded by D. V. Gardebled that the following be adopted.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Be it ordained by the City Council of Lafayette, La., that no saloon or barrooms hall be established or retail liquor business in any form be conducted in that portion of the Mouton addition in this town lying west of Gordon street, nor in the Alexander Mouton addition, nor in or on the track of land on any part thereof, acquired by J. E. Trahan from Mrs. Mathilde Gardner and lying in the Southeast corner of the existing corporate limits of the this town.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> That said business of retail liquor dealer is hereby prohibited within said limits, and that any person violating or attempting to violate this ordinance shall be fined in the sum of not less than fifty dollars nor more than one hundred dollars, and in default of payment of the fine to be imprisoned not less than ten nor more than thirty days for each offense, And no license shall be issued to any person to do said business in said limits, and that any person who having obtained the license to conduct said business elsewhere, shall enter said limits for the purpose of doing business therein, shall thereby forfeit said license.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Moved by A. E. Mouton and duly seconded by Geo. A. DeBlanc that the following be adopted:</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Be it ordained by the City Council of Lafayette, La., that every retail dealer in pistols or pistol cartridges, and rifles or rifle cartridges, blank pistols and blank pistol cartridges, in this town shall pay an annual license tax on said business, graded as follows:</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> First Class; when the gross sales are five thousand dollars or more the license shall be two hundred dollars.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Second Class; when the gross sales are under five thousand dollars and dollars, the license shall be one hundred and fifty dollars.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Third Class; when the gross sales are less than two thousand five hundred dollars, the license shall be one hundred dollars.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> That said license shall be collected by the tax collector of the town in the same manner and at the same time as are collected other license taxes.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Be it further ordained that whoever shall sell or retail pistols or pistol cartridges, rifles or rifle cartridges, blank pistols or blank pistol cartridges without first obtaining the license herein provided, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined not less than fifty dollars or imprisoned not more than sixty days, or both at the discretion of the court.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Be it further ordained that this ordinance shall go into effect January 1, 1905, and that all laws in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Adopted unanimously.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;">Selected News Notes (Advertiser) 12/14/1904.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Mr. J. O. Broussard and Mrs. Rosa Theriot were united in marriage Monday at 3 p. m. in St. John's Catholic Church.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> S. L. I. I. souvenir spoons at Biossat's.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> E. J. Thomas, manager of the Cumberland Telephone Exchange at St. Martinville, was a pleasant visitor to Lafayette Friday.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Pay your poll tax, only 17 days left.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The Woman's Club Fair Saturday night was a big success financially, $175 clear being realized. The decorations were fine, the supper extra good and everybody enjoyed themselves thoroughly.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Bank Notice. - The regular meeting of the shareholders of the First National Bank of Lafayette, to elect nine directors for the ensuing year, will be held at the banking house Tuesday, Jan. 10, 1905, between the hours of 10 a. m. and 12 m.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> New Institute Trustee. - Dr. J. W. Cockerham, of the Fourth Congressional District has been appointed by Gov. Blanchard as a trustee of the Industrial Institute in place of Hon. Phanor Breazeale, who refused to qualify.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Miss Agnes Martin was the lucky winner of the Mexican work table cover, value $40, raffled a few days ago. She is receiving the congratulations of her friends upon her good fortune.</span></strong><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> At the last meeting of the City Council an ordinance was adopted providing for the enforcement of the Sunday law. We understand this ordinance to mean that hereafter it will be the duty of the town police to arrest all violators of the Sunday law who be tried before the mayor and dealt with according to the provisions of the municipal regulation. But it must not understood that a sentence by the by the mayor absolves the violator from the penalties imposed by the district court. On the contrary, the of the transgressor is made harder. His troubles are multiplied, and he had better have a care.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> There is an erroneous impression in the minds of some people that the Sunday law was made for the saloons, but such is not the case. It was not intended to affect any particular class of people. The man who seeks a cigar or a pound of sugar is as much a violator of the Sunday law as one who sells a drink of very bad whisky.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Lafayette is the only town in this section where an effort has been made to enforce the Sunday law. It is a notorious fact that in most of the towns in this portion of the State the officers do not even pretend to enforce this law. During the summer season Sunday excursions to certain points were nothing less than a scheme to allow liquor dealers an opportunity to dispose of their surplus stock. The authorities here are powerless to prevent this traffic, which is very unjust to the local dealers. But there is a way to compel all classes of the business community to obey the law and we are pleased to see that the Council has taken the proper steps in the matter.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Not only because it is fair to those who have already been punished for the violation of the Sunday law, but in the interest of an impartial and wholesome administration of justice we hope the police will see that the Council's ordinance is enforced in letter and spirit. </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> The morning exercises this week have been conducted by the class of 1904, and as might be expected of such a worthy body, their efforts to entertain the school have been most successful and gratifying.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b> </b>The regular class program was opened on Tuesday morning with a song, in which the voice of each member of the class harmonized to form a beautiful strain. The song, "The Marseilles," is the first of a series of national hymns which the class has planned to chant to the school in the course of the morning exercises. When the applause which followed the singing of "The Marseilles" had died away, Lewis Bordelon ascended the platform to read a paper entitled "The Marvel of the Twentieth Century." He read in a manner very creditable to himself and to his class. His paper is published in these columns so that "all who run may read" that there is a great awakening of college and class spirit at the Industrial Institute.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> The last day of the week should prove a glorious climax, as it no doubt will. Miss Blot is to treat the school to a mandolin sole and Jack Domengeaux is to give his hearers the very philosophical advice which Polonius gives to his son, Laertes, in Hamlet.</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Sheriff Broussard, accompanied by Abram Hirsch, left Wednesday to take a batch of prisoners to the penitentiary. The names of the men, the crime of which they were convicted and their sentences are as follows: Edgar Breaux, larceny, 6 months; Abraham Seems, larceny, 15 months; Monroe Joseph, larceny, 6 months; Numa Domingue, larceny, 8 months; Camille Frank, larceny, 9 months; Charles Thompson, larceny, 6 months; Treville Lucien and Alphonse Narcisse, shooting with intent to commit murder, 15 years; Ambroise Fils, shooting with intent to commit murder, 10 years; Alcee Fils, shooting with intent to commit murder, 20 years; Philibert Anderson, striking with intent to kill, 18 months. All are negroes with the exception of Domingues. Emmas Andrus, a negress, was taken to the Insane Asylum. Lafayette Gazette 12/14/1901.</span></span></strong><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> Appreciating the injustice done to some of the parishes the Daily States suggests that a change be made in the methods employed. Judging from the experience of the past years it is clearly evident that the returns of the assessors are not to be relied upon and we agree with The States that a change seems necessary. A more reliable source of information is needed. Speaking of the unreliable character of the the present figures and of the proposed change The States well says:</span></b><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Lafayette, La., Dec. 2, 1901. - A regular meeting at the City Council was held this day, Mayor C. D. Caffery presiding. Members present: A. E. Mouton, F. E. Girard, G. A. DeBlanc, F. Demanade, H. Hohorst, J. O. Mouton.</span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The waterworks and electric light committee reported that they had made arrangements with Southern Pacific Railroad Co., to furnish them with 1,000 gallons of water per diem for $100 per month, payable at the end of each month and the action of committee was approved by the Council. Committee also reported that they had fixed the water rates for the Industrial School at $15 per month which action was approved by the Council.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The following license laws was adopted:</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The following resolution was adopted:</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Resolved, That in accordance with the decree of the court that Alphonse Peck be reinstated to the office of Chief of Police for the full term of this Council, waiving its rights to an appeal to the Supreme Court and the said Peck renouncing all claims to the collectorship and further that the sum of $150 be paid to said Peck in full satisfaction of back salary. Carried.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Moved by G. A. DeBlanc seconded by A. E. Mouton that H. Hebert he retained as deputy constable for the term of two months ending 31, 1902. Carried.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The following bills were approved:</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> On motion duly made and seconded the following ordinance was adopted:</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> An ordinance requiring all places of business to be closed on Sundays and making the violation of the same a misdemeanor.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section 1. Be it ordained by the City Council of Lafayette, La., that from and after the 31st day of December, 1901 all shops, stores, saloons and other places of public business which are or may be licensed under the laws of this State and the ordinances of this corporation are hereby required to be closed at 12 o'clock on Saturday nights and to remain closed continuously for 24 hours during which period of time it shall not be lawful for the proprietors thereof to give, trade, barter exchange, or sell, any of the stock or any article or merchandise kept in such an establishment.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section 2. Be it further ordained that whosoever shall violate the provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and therefor shall pay a fine of not less than $25 nor more than $100 or be imprisoned for not less than 10 days nor more than 30 days or both at the discretion of the mayor provided that this ordinance shall not apply to news-dealers, soda fountains, the sale of ice, newspaper offices, printing offices, book stores, drug stores, apothecary shops, undertaker shops, public and private markets, bakeries, dairies, livery stables, railroads, hotels, boarding houses, restaurants, telegraph offices and theatres, or any place of amusement, providing no intoxicating liquors are sold in the premises, provided, that stores may be opened for the purpose of selling anything necessary in sickness and for burial purposes. Provided that nothing in this act shall be construed so as to allow hotels or boarding houses to sell or dispose of alcoholic liquors, except wine for table use, on Sundays.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Provided further, that no alcoholic, vinous, or malt liquors shall be given, traded or bartered, or sold, or delivered, in any public place on said day except when actually administered or prescribed by a practicing physician or prescribed by a practicing physician in the discharge of this professional duties in case of sickness, in such cases the physicians administering the intoxicating liquors may charge therefor.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section 4. Be it further enacted, etc., that all laws or parts of laws contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions hereof, be and the same are hereby repealed.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> There being no further business the Council adjourned.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> CHAS. D. CAFFERY, Mayor.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">LOUIS LACOSTE, Secretary.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Lafayette Gazette 12/14/1901.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;">Ordinance of Licenses for the Year 1902.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Lafayette, La., Dec. 5, 1901. - The Police Jury met this day in regular session with the following members present: J. C. Buchanan, F. G. Mouton, J. A. Labbe, J. O. Blanchet, Alonzo Lacy, Alex M. Broussard and John Whittington. Absent: M. Billeaud, Jr., and Saul Broussard.</span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The president being absent the secretary called the meeting to order and Mr. Labbe was elected president pro tem.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> By motion of Mr. Mouton the following resolution was adopted: Resolved that it shall be unlawful for any railroad train to obstruct any public crossing within the parish for a longer period of time than ten minutes and any violation of ordinance shall be deemed a misdemeanor and shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding $25 recoverable before any court of competent jurisdiction.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> On motion of Mr. Mouton, Mr. Lacy was appointed to confer with the section boss of the Louisiana Western road as to the dangerous condition of the public crossings at Mrs. Z. Broussard's and Gerac ginnery.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> A communication from Dr. H. D. Guidry, president of the Board of Health, asking that the Jury fix a reasonable compensation for his services as health officer of the parish was read and by motion of Mr. Lacy the sum of $100 per annum was allowed Dr. Guidry as salary in consideration of increased duties and responsibilities.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> By motion of Mr. Lacy the sum of $3.75 was transferred from the 8th ward special road fund to 1st ward fund.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> By motion of Mr. Mouton the Jury resolved to employ a parish attorney and Hon. C. H. Mouton was unanimously elected to the office at a salary of $200 per annum.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> By motion of Mr. Mouton the following ordinance fixing the license tax of the parish for the calendar year 1902 was adopted:</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> AN ORDINANCE to levy, collect and enforce the payment of an annual license tax upon all persons, associations of persons or business firms and corporations pursuing any trade, profession, vocation, calling or business, except those expressly excerpted from such license tax by Article 229 of the constitution, and prescribing the mode and method in which certain persons, subject to license, shall make report of their business.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section 1. Be it enacted by the Police Jury of the parish of Lafayette, State of Louisiana that there is hereby levied an annual license tax for the year, upon each person, association of persons, or business firms and corporations, pursuing any trade, profession, vocation, calling or business, subject to licenses under Article 229 of the Constitution.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section 2. Be it enacted, etc., that on the second day of January, A. D. 1892, and each subsequent year, the sheriff and tax collector shall begin to collect and shall collect as fast as possible from each of the persons or business firm, associations or persons, and corporations, pursuing within this parish any trade, profession, vocation, calling or business, a license tax hereinafter graduated. All licenses (except as otherwise hereinafter provided) shall be due and collectable during the first month of each year, and all unpaid licenses shall become delinquent on the first day of February of each year, and all firms that commence business after that date shall become delinquent unless the license is paid within ten (10) days.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section. 3. Be it further enacted, etc., that the annual license for all kinds of business hereinafter named except as afterward provided, shall be graduated in classes.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> MANUFACTURE.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> That for carrying on each business of manufacturing subject to license under article 229 of the constitution, the license shall be based on the gross annual receipt of said business, as follows:</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 1. When the said receipts are $25,000 or more and less than $30,000 the license shall be said $19.50.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 2. When the said receipts are less than $25,000 the license shall be $15.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> BANKING.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> That for the business of carrying on bank, banking company association, corporation or agency they shall be based on the declared or nominal capital and surplus, as follow:</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class. 1. When the said declared or nominal capital and surplus is $100,000 or more and less than $200,000 the license shall be $150.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 2. When the said declared or nominal capital and surplus is $50,000 or more and less than $100,000 the license shall be $75.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 3. When the said declared or nominal capital and surplus is $50,000 or less, the license shall be $50.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> MERCANTILE BUSINESS.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section 4. Be it further ordained, that for every wholesale mercantile business, whether as principal, agent or commission, by auction, representing foreign merchants or otherwise, the license shall be based on the gross annual amounts of sale as follows:</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 1. When the gross sales are $250,000 and not more than $500,000 the license shall be $100.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 2. When the gross sales are $250,000 or less, the license shall be $50.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Provided, that no person or persons shall be deemed wholesale dealers unless he or they sell by the original or unbroken packages or barrel only; and provided further, that no person or persons shall be deemed wholesale dealers unless he or they sell to dealers for resale. If they sell in less quantities than original and unbroken packages, or barrels, they shall be considered retail dealers, and pay license as such. That for every business or selling at retail whether as principal, agent or commission, or otherwise, the license shall be based on the gross annual amount of sales, as follows:</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 1. When the gross sales are $40,000 or more and under $50,000, the license shall be $40.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 2. When the gross sales are $30,000 or more and less than $40,000, the license shall be $30.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 3. When the gross sales are $25,000 or more and less than $30,000, the license shall be $25.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 4. When the gross sales are $20,000 or more and less than $25,000, the license shall be $15.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 6. When the gross sales are less than $15,000 and more than $10,000 the license shall be $10.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 7. When the gross sales are $5,000 or less, the license shall be $5.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Provided, that if any distilled vinous, malt or other kind of mixed liquors be sold in connection with the business of retail merchant grocer, oyster house, confectionary, or merchant grocer, oyster house, confectionary, or in less quantities than five gallons, the license for such additional business shall be as hereinafter provided for, provided further, that no license shall issue to sell liquors in less quantities than five gallons, for less than $1,000.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Provided, that retail drugstores, owned or controlled and managed by a regularly licensed graduate of pharmacy, and selling vinous, spirituous or alcoholic liquors in less than one quart, as drug or medicine only, shall pay the license mentioned in this section and shall not be required to procure the license required for saloons, etc., under this act, as retail liquor dealers.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Provided further, that if drugstores, soda fountains, or other aeriated water dealers offer for sale in connection, with such waters any vinous, spirituous or alcoholic liquors, such drug store, soda fountains or dealers, shall be required to take out license as retail liquor dealers, as saloons, barrooms, etc., as provided in section 10 of this act.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Provide further, that farmers or planters having stores situated on their farms or plantations, and selling or advancing supplies to their employes exclusively, shall not be classed as merchants, not shall they be required to take out a license under this act.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section 5. Be it further enacted, that for carrying on each business of gas-light, electric light, waterworks, shoot-the-chutes, miniature railroad, saw mills employing ten or more hands, telephoning (including local and district telegraph) express company, cotton compress or ginnery, cotton pickery, slaughter house, distillery and rectifying alcoholic, or malt liquors, brewing ale, beer, porter or other malt liquor, manufacturing tobacco, cigar or cigarettes, refining sugar or molasses or either of them, manufacturing cotton seed oil, oil cake or cotton seed meal, that license shall be based on the gross annual receipts of each person, association of persons, business firm or corporation engaged in said business as follows:</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Provided that this section shall not apply to planters and farmers grinding and refining their own sugar or molasses or ginning their own cotton or that of their tenants or manufacturing their own cotton seed into meal, cake or oil, or work by machinery for plantation or farm purposes, provided that no license shall be imposed or collected on cotton gins ginning for lint, not over four hundred bales of cotton per annum and provided further that this act shall not apply to those planters who granulate syrup for other planters during the rolling season.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Provided that any agency for any or other establishment, selling by wholesale, ale, beer or other alcoholic or malt liquors in unbroken packages as usually contained in kegs, barrels, etc., shall pay a license based as follows:</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> When said gross sales are $5,000 or more the license shall be $500. When the said gross annual receipts are less than $5,000 the license shall be $300.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 1. When said gross receipts are $20,000 and over, the license shall be $50.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 2. When said gross receipts are $15,000 and not over $20,000, the license shall be $37.50.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 3. When said gross receipts are less than $15,000 and over $10,000, the license shall be $20.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 4. When the said gross receipts are less than $10,000, the license shall be $10.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section 6. Be it further enacted, etc., that for every business of keeping a theatre, opera-house, ampitheatre, academy of music, museum, menagerie, circus or other traveling show, the license shall be based upon the number of the attaches, whether proprietors, performers, or other employees, as follows:</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 1. When the number of said persons is one hundred or more the license shall be $100.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 2. When the number of said persons is seventy-five or more and less than one hundred the license shall be $90.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 3. When the number of said persons is fifty or more and less than seventy-five the license shall be $80.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 4. When the number of said persons is thirty or more and less than fifty the license shall be $70.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 5. When the number of said persons us twenty or more and less than thirty the license shall be $60.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 6. When the number of said persons is ten or more and less than twenty the license shall be $50.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 7. When the number of said persons is five or more and less than ten, the license shall be $40.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 8. When the number of said persons is four the license shall be $30.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 9. When the number of said persons is three the license shall be $20.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 10. When the number of said persons is two the license shall be $10.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 11. When the number of said persons is one the license shall be $5.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Provided that the license for every hall or place where public entertainments are given not provided for in this section shall be based upon the seating capacity as follows:</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> When the number of seats or spaces number 500 or more the license shall be $25.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> When the number of seats or spaces number less than 500 the license shall be $20.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Provided further that no license shall be required for balls given by private persons or for charitable purpose.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"></span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> RAILROAD AGENTS, ETC.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section 7. Be it further enacted that each person carrying on the business or calling of selling or dealing in railroad or steamship tickets whether said tickets are sold on the streets, in the office of the company he represents, or that of any other company, shall pay an annual license graded upon the number of companies he represents to wit: One company, $25; two companies, $40; three companies, $50.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> PEDDLERS AND HAWKERS.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section 8. Be it further enacted, etc., that each and every peddler or hawker shall pay an annual license grades as follows:</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> When traveling on foot, $5; when traveling on horseback, $10; when traveling in one-horse vehicle, $15; when traveling in two-horse vehicle, $25; when traveling on any kind of water craft, $50.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Provided that, no person shall be allowed to sell goods as clerk or clerks, of any peddler or hawker, but that he or they must pay a license in his or their own name, but that this proviso shall not apply to watercraft.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"></span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> It is further provided that all parochial executive officers are hereby empowered and directed to cause all peddlers or hawkers to exhibit their parish license, and that the said peddlers or hawkers failing to produce or exhibit the same, the said officers are directed and empowered by this act to seize the said stock of merchandise and turn the same over to any court of competent jurisdiction with due information as to the violation of this act. Provided further that the said executive officers shall be entitled to receive as fees, the sum of $5 in each and every case from any peddler or hawker, clerk or clerks employed by said peddler, or hawker, when peddling without a license in violation of this act. The said amount of $5 to be recovered before any court or competent jurisdiction out of the goods to be seized.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">HOTELS, ETC.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section 9. Be it further enacted, etc., that for every business of keeping a hotel where lodging and eating are combined the license shall be based upon the number of furnished lodging rooms for guests, as follows:</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 1. When the said rooms are forty-five or more and less than seventy-five the license shall be $50.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 2. When the said rooms are thirty or more and less than forty-five the license shall be $40.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 3. When the said rooms are fifteen or more and less than thirty the license shall be $30.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 4. When the number of said rooms is twelve or more and less than fifteen the license shall be $20.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 5. When the number of said rooms is nine or more and less than twelve the license shall be $10.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 6. When the number of said rooms is six or more and less than nine the license shall be $5.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Provided that no license shall be required when the number of said rooms is less than six and that for every business of lodging alone the license shall be estimated on the same basis as for hotels, but graduated at one-half rates; provided that boarding houses shall pay sixty per cent of the rates of hotels.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> BARROOMS ETC.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section 10. Be it enacted, that for every business of barroom, cabaret, coffee-house, café, beer saloon, liquor exchange, drinking saloon, grog-shop, beer house, beer garden or other place, where the thing to be drunk or eaten on the premises is sold directly or indirectly the license shall be based on the gross annual receipts of said business as follows:</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 1. When the gross annual receipts are $7,500 or more the license shall be $3,000.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 2. When the gross annual receipts are $5,000 or more and less than $7,500 the license shall be $2,000.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 3. When the gross annual receipts are less than $5,000 the license shall be $1,000.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Be it further ordained, that no person shall engage in the business of retail liquor dealer as provided in this section without having first paid the license hereinbefore fixed and any person violating this provision shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be liable to a fine of not less than $100 for each and every offense and in default of payment, imprisonment in the parish jail for a period not exceeding ninety days.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Provided, that no license shall be charged for selling refreshments for charitable or religious purposes, and provided further that no establishment, selling or giving away or otherwise disposing of any spirits, wines, or alcoholic or malt liquors in less quantities than one pint, shall pay less than $200. Provided further, that when any kind of business provided for in this section shall be combined with any other business provided for in section 8, the same classification shall be made as provided in this section, but the price for the license shall be equal to the price of the license required f0r each business separately.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section 11. Be it enacted, etc., that for every business of keeping billiard tables, pigeon hole, Jenny Lind, pool or bagatelle tables, and ten pin alleys, from which revenue is derived a license of $5 for each such table or alley shall be required, and paid in addition to any other license due by the establishment, in which said tables or alleys may be situated. Provided that all persons, association of persons or business firms, and corporations engaged in the sale of soda water, meads, confection, cakes, etc., exclusively, shall be rated as follows:</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 1. When the gross annual sales are $3,000 and more than $2,000, the license shall be $10.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 2. When the gross sales are less than $2,000 the license shall be $5.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Provided, that this provision shall not apply to places where alcoholic, vinos or malt liquors are sold, and provided that, druggists selling soda water, mead, etc., shall be required to take out a license under this act.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section 12. Be it enacted, etc., that for every individual or company carrying on the profession or business agency for steamboat, draying, trucking, keeping cabs, carriages, hacks or horses for hire, undertakers, owners or lessees of toll bridges and ferries, master builders, stevedores, bill posting or tacking, contractors and mechanics who employ assistants, the license shall be graded as follows:</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 1. When the gross annual receipts are $1,000 or more the license shall be $20.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 2. When the gross receipts are $750 or more and less than $1,000 the license shall be $15.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 3. When the gross annual receipts are less than $750 the license shall be $5.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> PROFESSIONAL.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section 13. Be it enacted, that every individual or individuals carrying on the business or profession of physician, attorney-at-law, editor, dentist, occultist, photographer, jeweler and all business not herein provided for shall be graded the same as set forth in section 11 of this act, but graded at one-half rates, and provided that no license shall be issued hereunder for less than $5.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section 14. Be it further enacted, that all traveling vendors of stoves, lightning rods and clocks, shall pay a license annually of $100, whether traveling as peddlers or not. For every trading stamp company issuing stamps to merchants, and all other dealers of every kind whatsoever, where the gross annual receipts are less than $5,000 the license shall be $125 and when the gross receipts are above $5,000 the license shall be $250.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section 15. Be it further enacted, that for carrying on the business pursuits known as cotton factorage, grain and produce commission houses, or any other factorage or commission business, brokerage in stocks, bonds, real estate, produce, sugar, cotton, or other brokerage business, whether buying or selling for actual, spot or future delivery where the intention of the parties is to make an honest, bona-ide delivery, the license shall be based on the gross annual commissions and brokerage on sales and purchases as follows:</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"></span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 1. When the annual gross commissions exceed $5,000 and are not more than $10,000 the license shall be $50.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Class 2. When the annual gross commissions are $5,000 or less the license shall be $25.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section 16. Be it enacted that for every lumber yard, whose gross sales are $2,000 or less the license shall be $10, and when the gross sales exceed $2,000 the license shall be $20.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section 17. Be it enacted, that for every sewing machine agent or agency, fruit stand, soda stand, horse and mule trader, cigar and tobacco stand, the license shall be $5.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section 18. Be it enacted that when any two or more kinds of business are combined as herein expressly provided for there shall be a separate license required for each kind of business. Where any company or association shall lease, operate, manage or control the business franchise, property of other corporations, associations or firms, they shall pay a separate license for each business.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section 19. Be it enacted, etc., that annual receipts, capital sales, and premium in this act, referred to as basis of license are those for the year for which the license is granted; the standard for their estimation shall be prima facie of the preceding year of the business that has been conducted previously by the same party or parties to whom they claim to be successors. If the firm or company be new, gross sales for the first two months shall be considered as the basis, and six times that amount shall be estimated as the annual receipts of such business. Provided that any person commencing business after the first day of July shall pay one-half of the above rates.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section 20. Be it enacted, etc., that the business of the previous year, as also the actual condition and results of the business of the current, for the new firms, associations or corporations for the purpose of calculating licenses shall be ascertained by the tax collector in the sworn statement of the person, or persons of interest, his or their duly authorized agent, or officer made before the tax collector be not satisfied with the said sworn statement he shall traverse the same by a rule, taken in proper court. On trial of said rule the books and written entries, and memoranda of said persons or persons, firms, companies, corporations or parties, shall be brought into court, and subjected to the inspection and examination of the court, the officer who took the rule, and such experts as he may employ or the court may appoint, provided that this inspection shall not be construed as entailing the defendant to introduce in evidence said books and documents any more then he would have been without such inspection; provided also that the license shall issue in accordance with said sworn statement, notwithstanding with said sworn statement, notwithstanding the prospect or pendency of the rule, and the final ratification shall be made as ordered by the court.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section 21. Be it further enacted, that if any business shall be conducted without a license in case herein provided, the tax collector shall through the attorney appointed by the State for such purpose, on motion in the proper courts as provided in the Constitution and which shall be without deposit or advance costs, take a rule on the party or parties, doing such business to show cause on the fifth day, exclusive of holidays, after the service thereof, why said party or parties should not pay the amount of license claimed and penalties or be ordered to cease from further pursuit of said business, until after having obtained a license; and in case, said rule is made absolute the order therein shall be considered a judgment in favor of the parish for the amount decreed to be due, by defendant for license, and penalty and costs, heretofore and hereinafter provided for, and shall be executed in the same manner as other judgments. Provided that in addition to the commission allowed the attorney, a penalty of 25 per cent on the amount sued on is hereby fixed and provided, which penalty shall be turned into the general fund of the parish.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> It is hereby expressly provided that each person, association or persons, business firms or corporations, required to take out a license under this ordinance shall be required to post the same in a conspicuous place in his or their place of business under a penalty of not less than $10 more than $100 recoverable by the collector before any court of competent jurisdiction and it shall be the duty of the tax collector, to visit in person or by deputies the several places of business herein mentioned and ascertain that the provisions of this section are strictly carried out.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section 22. Be it further enacted that the only legal evidence that a license has been paid shall be the appropriate from of license adopted by the Jury and no receipts issued by the tax-collector in place of the license itself shall be valid and this clause shall be construed to prevent the tax collector from issuing a receipt in lieu of the appropriate form to any person, association of persons or business corporation; provided that nothing herein contained shall be construed as to exclude oral evidence of lost or destroyed licenses.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section 23. Be it further enacted that he tax-collector shall prepare and keep a book in which he shall record or file the statements made under oath of all persons, associations of persons, business firms or corporations, who may apply for license to pursue any trade, profession, vocation, calling or business under this act.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section 24. Be it further enacted that the tax-collector is hereby empowered and required to administer oath to any person, president or proper officer or agent of any associations or persons, business firms or corporations applying for license under this act, and any tax-collector or ex-officio tax-collector who shall sign any jurat or certify to the correctness of any oath without administering the oath in person to the applicant shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and on conviction be dealt with in accordance with existing laws, relative to dismissal from office of such officer or officers, and in addition to which they shall be subject to a fine of not less than $100 or more than $1,000. That when the oath is taken before the collector no charge shall be made for the same. Any false swearing as to the gross receipts of any person or persons or corporations through their president or proper officer or agent applying for license shall constitute the crime of perjury, to be punished as directed by existing criminal laws of the State.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section 25. Be it enacted that the tax-collector is hereby required to keep a license register in which he shall enter the name of every person, association of persons, business firms or corporations with the trade, profession, vocation, calling or business pursued, the class and graduation of the same, the amount of the license thereon, and the date of the collection or payment thereof. The collector shall before the end of the year submit to the jury a full and complete transcript of said register.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"></span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section 26. Be it enacted that the tax-collector or ex-officio tax-collector violating any of the provisions of this act or who shall willfully rate any persons, association of persons, business firms and corporation at a less graduation than the law contemplates or who shall issue to any said persons, association of persons,business firms or corporation a license for a less sum than the that corresponding to their graduation shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor in office, and shall on conviction, before a competent authority be summarily dismissed therefrom.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section 27. Be it enacted that on the 1st day of February of each year the tax-collector, or ex-officio, tax-collector shall deliver to the attorney appointed by the State for the purpose a complete list of all delinquent license-payers together with their location and kind of business, and the attorney shall immediately proceed to collect same in accordance with this act, and if not collected within thirty days from the date of delivery of the lists of the collector of taxes, or ex-officio tax-collector or taxes it shall be the duty of said attorney to render a written report giving the reasons for non-collection to the collector whose duty it shall be to report same to the Jury.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section 28. Be it enacted, that in addition to the penalties provided in this ordinance, all unpaid license shall bear interest at the rate of two per cent per month from the first day of February and the payment thereon shall be secured by first mortgage in favor of the parish on the property, movable or immovable, of the delinquent owing the license and the tax-collector shall collect said interest as provided by existing law and provisions of this ordinance.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section 29. Be it enacted that a person, firm or company, having more than one place of business shall pay a separate license for each place of business.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section 30. Be it enacted that all laws or parts of laws in conflict with this act are hereby repealed.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section 31. Be it enacted that the licenses issued in pursuance of this ordinance shall be for the calendar year beginning Jan. 1, 1902, and ending Dec. 31, 1902.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Section 32. Be it enacted that this ordinance take effect from and after its adoption by the Jury.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The treasurer submitted the following reports:</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> To the President and Members of Police Jury, parish of Lafayette, La. - Following is a statement of receipts and disbursements of parish funds since my last report:</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Respectfully submitted,</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> J. E. MARTIN, Treasurer.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Lafayette, La., Dec. 5, 1901.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> To the President and Members of Police Jury parish of Lafayette, La. - Following is a statement of receipts and disbursements of special road funds since my last report.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Respectfully submitted,</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> J. E. MARTIN, Treasurer.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Lafayette, La., Dec. 5, 1901.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The following account was laid over:</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> L. Lacoste, coal, nails, etc. ... $27.80.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The following accounts were approved:</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> There being no further business the Police Jury adjourned.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">M. BILLEAUD, JR., President.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">R. R. GREIG, Secretary.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Judge M. T. Gordy passed through Lafayette Wednesday. He had just returned from Crowley where he and Judge Julian Mouton held a session of the circuit court.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> There will be a special meeting of the Board of School Directors on Monday Dec. 16, 1901, at 10 o'clock. The president has had occasion to issue several calls lately but the members have always been prompt in responding.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Frank Reuben, a negro charged with stealing, was brought from Carencro last Tuesday by Constable Cormier and jailed.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Miss Edith Dupre and Miss Marguerite Mouton returned from New Orleans Monday morning.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Biossat returned Sunday from New Orleans</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Twenty men claiming to represent the Democracy of the various wards met at the court-house last Thursday and proceeded to take charge of the Democratic party of this parish. </span></b><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"></span></span></span></span></b></span></span></span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> They made no bones about it, but coolly arrogated to themselves the power which rests in the voters alone. Who endowed these gentlemen with the authority to speak of the Democracy of Lafayette? Is it the handful of men who met in the different wards and appointed themselves as delegates to this most singular of all conventions? Have the people of this parish ever been treated to such huge political comedy and performed by men who pretend to be serious?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The gentlemen who met at the court-house represent nothing except themselves and a few honest but deluded followers, and they have no more right to speak for the Democratic party than they have to speak for the Salvation Army or the Mormon Church. On the 23rd of November they announced in their official organ that they would hold primaries on the 11th of this month, but finding that the Democrats of the parish would refuse to take part in such a ridiculous sideshow not a single box was opened. To attempt to hold primaries and not to get any votes would be too clear an evidence of weakness, and the commissioners named failed to show up at the appointed time and place, and the primaries did not materialize. But something had to be done to keep up appearances, and word was sent out to the faithful in the different wards that a convention would be held at the courthouse Thursday to appoint delegates to the State, senatorial and judicial conventions. A few men - met at the different precincts and appointed themselves delegates to this great convention, which had the audacity to appoint delegates to represent the Democracy of the parish at the State, judicial and senatorial conventions. In the matter of the district and senatorial nominees they tell us that the delegates are to vote for the candidates receiving the highest number of votes at the white primary election called by their rump committee for the 21st of March. Right here let us express the opinion that the March primary will turn out to be as dismal a failure as the primary of last Wednesday. After having most signally failed to hold the primary which they announced for the 11th they are making a desperate effort to prolong their bluff by prating about the March primary. What guarantee have the Democrats of the parish that the March primary will ever see the light of day? Like its twin brother of the 11th, it died a-borning.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Before closing this article we desire to ask how the delegates from this (Lafayette) precinct were elected? It was by "mass meeting" we have have failed to ascertain where it was held and how large it was. We are inclined to believe that the alleged "mass meetings" in the other wards bore a marked resemblance to the one which did not take place in this precinct.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Have the people of this parish ever been treated to such a political farce? Have they ever witnessed such an unblushing attempt at bossism? Shades of Jim Coon! Shades of Tompkins! Shades of Plebian ! and all ye anti-bosses!</span></span></span></span></b></span></span></span></b></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> SIR - You are hereby authorized to announce me as a candidate for the House of Representatives at the election of 1896. My name subject to the Democratic white primaries.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> G. W. SCRANTON.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> I am a candidate for the House of Representatives, subject to the White Democratic primaries called for Saturday, Dec. 14, 1895.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> J. O. BROUSSARD.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> I am a candidate for judge of the 17th judicial district before the Democratic primaries called for Saturday, Dec. 14, 1895, and subject to the judicial convention to meet at Lafayette, Dec. 21, 1895.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> JULIAN MOUTON.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> I am a candidate for clerk of court for the parish of Lafayette, subject to the Democratic primaries called for Saturday, Dec. 14, 1895.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> EDWARD G. VOORHIES,</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> This is to announce my candidacy for sheriff of this parish subject to the white Democratic primaries called for Saturday, Dec. 14, 1895, by the Democratic Parish Executive Committee which met at the court-house at Lafayette on the 21st of November, 1895.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> I am a candidate for justice of the peace of the 3rd ward, subject to the white Democratic primaries called for the 14th of December, 1895.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> T. A. MCFADDIN.</b></span><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; font-size: xx-large;"> I am a candidate for Justice of the Peace of the 3d ward, subject to the Democratic primaries called for the 14th of December, 1895.</b><br />
<b style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; font-size: xx-large;"> J. CLAUDE MARTIN.</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; font-size: xx-large;"> Lafayette, La., Nov. 22, 1895.</b><br />
<b style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; font-size: xx-large;"> I am a candidate for constable of the 3rd ward, subject to the white Democratic primaries called for the 14th of December.</b><br />
<b style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; font-size: xx-large;"> L. HIRSCH.</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; font-size: xx-large;"> I am a candidate for constable of the 3d ward, subject to the Democratic primaries called for the 14th of December.</b><br />
<b style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; font-size: xx-large;"> THOMAS MOUTON.</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; font-size: xx-large;">For District Attorney.</b><br />
<b style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; font-size: xx-large;"> Abbeville, La., Nov. 25, 1895.</b><br />
<b style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; font-size: xx-large;"> I am a candidate for District Attorney of the 17th Judicial District before the Democratic primaries called in Lafayette parish for Saturday Dec. 14, 1895, and subject to the judicial convention to meet at Lafayette on the 21st of December next.</b><br />
<b style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; font-size: xx-large;"> MINOS T. GORDY.</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; font-size: xx-large;"> Lafayette, La., Dec. 3, 1895.</b><br />
<b style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; font-size: xx-large;"> I am a candidate for coroner, subject to the Democratic primaries called for Saturday, Dec. 14, 1895.</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; font-size: xx-large;"> The Carencro fair was indeed a great success. Too much credit cannot be given to the beloved priest, Rev. Father Laforest, and to the ladies and gentlemen for the admirable manner in which the this fair was conducted. The decorations and the tasty arrangement of the table were beautiful and showed no little labor on the part of our carencro neighbors. The good priest possesses the esteem of this entire congregation as was shown by the generous assistance accorded him on every hand. He is indeed deserving of success as no priest has worked more zealously for any cause. He went to work some months ago to build a handsome and spacious edifice for his congregation and it energy and zeal count for anything, before long Carencro will be able to boast of having one of the finest churches in this part of the State.</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; font-size: xx-large;"> The Gazette is happy to state that the people of Lafayette "did themselves proud" on this occasion. The local theatrical company and the Pelican and String bands kindly volunteered their valuable concourse and contributed in a great measure to the success of the fair during the day and the entertainment at night. Among the audience also there was a liberal sprinkling of Lafayette folks. Lafayette is getting to to be decidedly proper for her to help her prime young daughter, Carencro, but the way she did so entitles here to a whole bushel of praise. Well done, old girl.</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; font-size: xx-large;"> Broussard, Dec. 8, - An enthusiastic meeting of the Democracy was held this evening at Farmers' Alliance Hall here to ratify the action the executive committee in calling primaries on the 14th inst. Judge Gregg called the meeting to order. Lucien St. Julien was unanimously elected president and Raoul Malagarie secretary, with the following vice-presidents: Ad. Girouard, D. Bernard, J. Langlinais, Alex. Billeaud, A. Olivier and D. G. Bernard.</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; font-size: xx-large;"> The following gentlemen delivered strong addresses on the issues of the campaign: Hon. Julian Mouton, J. O. Broussard, M. Laberge, Sheriff Broussard, Edward Voorhies and Andrew Martin. The two last gentlemen are candidates for the clerk of court, and to quiet all reports to the contrary both candidates stated that emphatically that in the event of defeat they will actively and earnestly support the nominees of the primaries of the 14th instant. The Democracy is aroused. Broussard was formerly the banner precinct, and hopes to regain the honor. Lafayette Gazette 12/14/1895.</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; font-size: xx-large;"> The kickers may not be numerous in this town but they are lively, vigorous, persistent kickers and worthy of first seats in the Grand Order of National Kickerians. Although they don't do much good to the community Lafayette is proud of its kickers. They are accomplished kickers - adept in the art of kicking. They are absolutely impartial; kicking at everything regardless of consequences. For their benefit the following "poem" from the Somerville (N. Y.) Journal is given space in our columns:</b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Married. -</b> </span></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Mr. Louis Lacoste, one of our most popular boys, and Miss Lydia McDaniel, were married Sunday evening at the Catholic church at Carencro by the Rev. Father Laforest. The ceremony was witnessed by a small number of intimate friends and relatives. The popularity of the young couple and the fact that no announcement had been made of the marriage was the cause of much surprise. Mr. and Mrs. Lacoste were the recipients of many handsome presents. </span><b><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Lafayette Gazette 12/14/1895.</span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><b><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">Died. - </span></b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Mrs. O. J. Sprole died in this town last Saturday at the age of 49 years, after a painful illness of several weeks. Mrs. Sprole was the mother of five children, who will mourn the loss of a devoted and indulgent mother. She was the possessor of many virtues characteristic of the true Christian woman. She counted on her list of friends all who knew her, as her kind heart and generous nature had won for her the esteem of all with whom she came in contact. Her remains were put to rest in the Protestant cemetery last Sunday.</span><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b>Lafayette Gazette 12/14/1895.</b></span><br /><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></b><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></b></span></span></b></span></b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"> And Paul Demanade is fully and amply prepared to satisfy the taste of the most fastidious in the line of something elegant, such as Imported and Domestic Wines, Brandies, Gins and Liquors of all kinds - the finest of pure and old Rye and Bourbon Whiskies and malt beverages, comprising the best beer, ale and porter. Lafayette Gazette 12/14/1895. </span></b><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Lafayette, La., Dec. 7, 1895. - The Police Jury met this day in regular session with the following members present: R. C. Landry, A. D. Landry, J. G. St. Julien, H. M. Durke, Alfred Hebert, C. C. Brown and Alf. A. Delhomme. Absent: J. W. Broussard.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The sum of $50 was appropriated in aid of public school at Alphonse Domingue's, in the 6th ward.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The sum of $100 was appropriated in aid of the public school at Jos. Broussard's in the 1st ward.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> By motion, a car-load of lumber was granted for the 1st and 8th wards.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> By motion duly made, the following jury of freeholders was appointed to trace and lay out a public road forty feet wide, according to law, from Theall's school to Alcide Savoi's, and to assess damages to proprietors affected: Lucien Broussard, Sebastian Benoit, Adolph Picard, John Primeaux, Andre Hebert and Eugene Baudoin.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Mr. Durke was authorized to let the keeping of Olidon Broussard bridge for the next calendar year and required $100 bond for faithful performance of duty.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> H. Billeaud, 2 cords wood ... $4.00</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> There being no further business the Police Jury adjourned.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">R. C. LANDRY, President.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">R. C. GREIG, Secretary.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;">Selected News Notes (Gazette) 12/14/1895.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The white Democrats of Lafayette are reminded once more that to-day primaries will be held throughout the parish.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The Gazette has said at the beginning that the bolters did not want primaries. Last Wednesday's fizzle proves the correctness of that statement beyond all doubt.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> As the recognized organ of the "comite executif de la faction anti-adminstratif," the Advertiser is respectfully requested to give an account of the primaries announced for the 11th.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Dec. 23 is the day on which the pupils of Miss Boas' school will give their concert.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> For Sale. - Three good lots for business stands. On Lincoln avenue, opposite Parkerson park. Apply to Mrs. M. Gardner.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Jos. G. Fournet, Esq., a member of the Calcasieu bar and a friend of the editor of this paper, was a most welcome visitor to The Gazette office last Tuesday. While in town Mr. Fournet made the acquaintance of several old friends of his father, Judge G. A. Fournet, who so ably presides over the 12th Judicial District Court.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> A gentleman from Acadia told us the other day that after reading the "statement of facts" of the Lafayette Bolters he has come to the conclusion that their excuse to bolt was the lamest thing he had ever read - and so it is. </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Assuming the indebtedness to be Five Thousand dollars, and close inspection will convince that it will not be less on the 1st of January 1879, under the present system there is not the slightest hope of liquidation. The liabilities of this year even will far exceed the receipts, and the outstanding indebtedness is thus continually increased.</span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Taxation at the rate of thirteen mills makes nominally the revenue of about six thousand dollars. From this amount must be deducted the cost of collection and the amounts due by delinquent taxpayers. It will be readily perceived that with this small revenue, the salaries of officers, the repairs of roads and bridges, and the enormous expenses of the Court in criminal cases, can scarcely be met and that no margin is left to pay outstanding claims.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The following recommendations are respectfully suggested for the consideration of the incoming Police Jury.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> 1. To make contracts with the Sheriff of the Parish and Clerk of the District Court, for determined sums, for all services they may be called upon to perform in all criminal cases.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The advantages of this are obvious and it would be better for these officers to be sure of a fixed sum and thus relieved of all necessity of making out bills and having them mislaid and finally <em>not </em>paid. The Police Juries by law were authorized to make these contracts. Some of them last year took advantage of the Statute, and are highly pleased with the favorable results.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Costs of Court in criminal cases are by far, the heaviest expenses the Parishes are called upon to bear.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> 2. A system of book-keeping, just such as a sound commercial firm requires, ought to be inaugurated. And the officers charged with keeping the books, ought to be forced to a strict performance of duty. Any member of the Police Jury really desirous of inaugurating these reforms can very easily have ordinances for these purposes prepared and they should be introduced and discussed at the first meeting.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> 3. The Legislature must be memorialized to pass an act allowing the bonding or funding of the outstanding indebtedness. Upon proper representation the Legislature would readily pass the required measure of relief. Lafayette Advertiser 12/14/1878. </span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> With unusual pleasure we learn from an entirely reliable source that the contracts for the completing of the railroad to Houston, Texas, have been signed and that the several parties to the same are now prepared to build the road without unnecessary loss of time.<br />
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The extension from Morgan City to Vermilionville is to be built the Morgan Railroad and Steamship Company, and this will be done in a very short time. The rest of the road will be built and equipped by the Texas and New Orleans Company, and by other companies who have the necessary means and franchises.<br />
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The distance from Morgan City to Vermilionville is sixty-three miles, and from Vermilionville to the Sabine river, one hundred miles. From the Sabine to Houston the road is already built and is in good order.<br />
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The contracts require the whole road to be built within eighteen months, but it is believed the work will be done in less time. Rails have already been purchased for the extension in Vermilionville and the same have also been bought for the road west of that place. Engineers are now east of the Sabine river, surveying the road for the extension to Vermilionville. Engines and rolling stock for building the road have also been purchased. In a very short time hundreds of hands will be employed on the work. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> From the </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>N. O. Times and in the Lafayette Advertiser 12/14/1878.</i><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span></span></b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> The City Council met this day, the Hon. J. O. Mouton, Mayor presiding and all the Councilmen present.</span></b></span></span><br />
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<b style="font-size: xx-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> The minutes of the last meeting were read, corrected and adopted.</span></b><br />
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<b style="font-size: xx-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> The committee appointed at the last meeting for the purpose of fixing the rate of taxation, &c., presented the following report to-wit:</span></b><br />
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<b style="font-size: xx-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> "To the Honorable Mayor and Member of the Town Council of Vermillionville, La. - </span></b><br />
<b style="font-size: xx-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> The undersigned committee, appointed by your Honorable body to recommend the levying of a tax on the movable and immovable property situated within the limits of said Town and of a License Tax upon persons pursuing their professions, trades and occupations with said limits for the year 1879, respectfully submit the following:</span></b><br />
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<b style="font-size: xx-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> 1. They recommend that the Corporation tax for the year 1878 and collectable in the year 1879, be and remain as it is now fixed by the Charter of the Corporation, to-wit: 2 1/2 mills on the dollar.</span></b><br />
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<b style="font-size: xx-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> 2. They further recommend that the following License Tax be levied for the year 1879 upon all persons pursuing their professions, trades and occupations within the limits of this Corporation, viz:</span></b><br />
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<b style="font-size: xx-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> CHARLES P. ALPHA, HENRY LANDRY, ED. EUG. MOUTON."</span></b><br />
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<b style="font-size: xx-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> On the motion to adopt the report of the committee on the Drugstore license of $20.00; the Livery-stable license of $15.00 and the Coffee House license of $40.00; the motions were adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Lindsay, Alpha, Landry and Ed McBride. Noes - R. L. McBride, Hebert and Vigneaux.</span></b><br />
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<b style="font-size: xx-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> On motion of Ed McBride seconded by Mr. Lindsay, license of $10 on Billiard Tables as reported by the committee, was increased to $12.50 by the following vote: Ayes - Ed McBride, Lindsay, Alpha, Vigneaux and Landry. Noes - R. L. McBride and Hebert.</span></b><br />
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<b style="font-size: xx-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> On motion of Mr. Lindsay seconded by Mr. Alpha, the license of $10 on attorneys as reported by the committee was increased to $12.50 by the following vote: Ayes - Ed McBride, Lindsay, Alpha and Landry. Noes - R. L. McBride, Hebert and Vigneaux.</span></b><br />
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<b style="font-size: xx-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> On motion of Mr. Lindsay seconded by Mr. Alpha, the license of $10 on Physicians, as reported by the committee, was increased to $12.50 by the following vote: Ayes - Lindsay, Alpha, Landry and Ed McBride. Noes - R. L. McBride, Vigneaux and Hebert.</span></b><br />
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<b style="font-size: xx-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Resolved, that the report of the committee be and is hereby adopted as amended as a whole; and that all former laws on the same subject matter be and is hereby repealed. Upon which motion the following vote was taken: Ayes - Landry, Alpha, Lindsay and Edward McBride. Noes - R. L. McBride, Hebert and Vigneaux.</span></b><br />
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<b style="font-size: xx-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> On motion of Mr. Vigneaux seconded by Mr. Hebert, it was</span></b><br />
<b style="font-size: xx-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Resolved, that the tariff on meats passed by the Council at its session of June 14th, 1875, he amended so as to read as follows: for retailing a beef or cow, 50 cents; per quarter 12 1/2 cents; a calf 2 years old and under 24 cents, per quarter 6 1/4 cents. Motion lost by the following vote: Ayes - Lindsay and Vigneaux. Noes - Alpha, R. L. McBride, Landry and Hebert.</span></b><br />
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<b style="font-size: xx-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> On motion of Mr. Alpha seconded by Ed McBride, it was</span></b><br />
<b style="font-size: xx-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Resolved, That the Corporation Attorney be and is hereby requested to wait upon the Hon. H. D. Guidry, the Representative from this Parish in the next General Assembly of the State, and solicit his action upon the question of having the Corporation Charter amended in this particular, viz: That the Corporation Constable be hereafter voted for and elected to his office by the people of the Corporation at the yearly elections held for Mayor and Members of the Council of this town, instead of being appointed to said office by the members elect of said Council. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes - Alpha, Landry, Ed McBride, Lindsay and Hebert. Noes - R. L. McBride and Vigneaux.</span></b><br />
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<b style="font-size: xx-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> On motion, the Council adjourned.</span></b><br />
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<b style="font-size: xx-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> In these days when cheap doggeral and vulgar clowning interspersed with horseplay and low buffoonery pass muster as "musical comedy" and "light opera," it is indeed a rare privilege of the playgoers to welcome a real meritorious operatic extravaganza, such as the celebrated New York and Chicago success, "Babes in Toyland," the most pretentious musical offering on tour this season, which comes to the Jefferson Theater on Thursday, Dec. 16. The music is by the gifted composer Victor Herbert, the book by the talented libretist, Glen MacDonough. The production, with the original scenic, costume stage setting and entire equipment just as presented for a year and a half in New York and one year in Chicago to crowded houses, will be given here under the personal stage direction of Julian Mitchell, who produced the "Wizard of Oz" and "It Happened in Nordland" and other well-known successes. In this, his most triumphant creation and his most artistic achievement in stage management, Mitchell has surpassed all endeavors in inventive and fanciful handling of ensemble and tableaux; also in the marshaling of hosts of feminine beauty and directing amusing scenes for the actors of tact and artistic accomplishment who comprise the superb cast of twenty principals, with a fascinating chorus of thirty artists.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> The initial steps have been taken which assures the establishment of a sanitarium in Lafayette, complete in all its appointments for the skillful and scientific treatment of disease.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> A stock company is in process of formation for this purpose, to be capitalized at twenty-five thousand dollars, and the new undertaking is being regarded with high favor by our local physicians and leading business men.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Such an institution is bound to prove a specially valuable acquisition to our town and an indispensable convenience for our physicians. The favorable geographical and railroad position of Lafayette makes it an ideal location for sanitarium located here will not be limited to the people of Lafayette, but will prove a great boon to suffering humanity throughout Southwest Louisiana.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The gentlemen who are taking the initiative in this move hope to secure the limited co-operation of their confreres of the medical profession in establishing a sanitarium that will be a credit to Lafayette and a convenience of highest value to the medical profession and the public.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Applications for stock made to either Dr. J. F. Mouton, Dr. F. R. Tolson or Dr. L. O. Clark will receive due attention. In the placing of stock preference will naturally be given to members of the medical profession, but subscriptions will be received from business men and citizens also.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></b>The electric light service rendered by the city has become so unsatisfactory and is causing so much complaint that an Advertiser reporter called upon Supt. Muller Monday to inquire the reason of the exceedingly poor quality of light furnished. Supt. Muller stated that it was because the wires were being forced to carry too heavy a load for their size, or in other words the carrying wires were too small for the number of lamps attached to them. In order to remedy this condition and enable the city to give better lights, he had recommended to the Council that another wire be run out Buchanan street to the Industrial school which he felt sure would afford relief. This was about decided upon, and he thought would be done shortly.</span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b> </b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> The recent increase in water and light rates, has caused considerable unfavorable comment and much dissatisfaction, notwithstanding it is generally understood that the increase was made in the effort to place the plant upon a self-supporting basis. The necessity for making the plant pay its own expenses is recognized, but objection is taken to the manner, it being urged that the new rates instead of increasing the revenues, will decrease them, because of many present users cutting out the service, and that the proper way would have been to solicit new business. It is only fair to say that the Council felt that the burden imposed on the finances of the town by the failure of the water and light plant to make expenses, should be removed at once, and accordingly took measures which they believed, would give immediate relief. The rates are established are not exorbitant, they compare favorably with the rates of other towns in the State and are, in fact, about as low as the lowest.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> As to whether the Council had adopted the best course to achieve the object in view remains to be seen. One thing is certain, however, that a means to make the plant self-supporting should be found, and not only should show an excess of revenue sufficient to cover wear and tear and provide for an extension of the service. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: xx-small;"><b>Lafayette Advertiser 12/13/1905.</b></span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;"> Among the prosperous and substantial institutions of this city the Bank of Lafayette has won a deserved place because of the steady progress and vigorous growth which has marked its history since its organization. Under able and conservative management it has steadily won favor with the public, until now it has become necessary to enlarge its quarters to provide adequate facilities, and a new and commodious bank building is in course of construction on Pierce street. At their meeting Dec. 6, the Board of Directors declared a semi annual dividend of four per cent payable Jan. 1.</span></span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";">Al. G. Field, personal director of the McDonnelly & Hatfield Magnificent Minstrels, for twenty years owner and manager of the Al. G. Field Greater Minstrels, has been fortunate in securing one of the strongest acts in vaudeville for this popular organization.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The Toledos, impersonators of animals, reptiles and amphibious monsters, will make their first American appearance with this company. The performance is an artistic one being elaborately staged. The scene is laid down by the sea. When the curtain goes up a seashore in semi-darkness is disclosed. It is a weird desolate place that reminds one of the antediluvian days. Strange sounds emanate forth from the dark recesses of the big rocks. With the passing of a thought agile creatures in greens and reds and various other colors rise as if by magic from the rocks and assume varied forms. Now a huge reptile throwing off (unreadable words) and shades of the chameleon's and then a big mounted frog in all the colors of the rainbow. The act is done in pantmine, without words, swiftly, noiselessly. This is a guaranteed attraction and will be the best minstrel show properly staged in Lafayette.<b><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> Lafayette Advertiser 12/13/1905.</span></b></span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> To those who have never read Bertha M. Clay's famous novel, the following synopsis will prove interesting, especially as "Dora Thorne" will appear in a dramatized form at the Jefferson Theatre, Monday, Dec. 18. This play and book deals with a beautiful love story in a rural English home. An innocent young girl, daughter of a lodge keeper of an Englishman of high birth, is loved by the son of the latter. The match meets with disfavor of the young man's father, but despite the fact that his father informs him either to give up the girl or his home and luxury, he chooses Dora Thorne and marries her.</span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"> <span style="font-size: small;">In order to raise money to assist them in maintaining a student at the Industrial School who is unable to pay his own way, the Woman's Club, which has so generously undertaken this laudable work for several years past, has secured Dr. Beverly Warner, of New Orleans, one of the most gifted divines in the South, to deliver a lecture upon the Merchant of Venice, one of the most interesting of the many wonderful plays of Shakespeare in the auditorium of the Industrial Institute, to-morrow, Thursday night at 8 0'clock. Dr. Warner is a noted student of Shakespeare and his lecture in which he will present the new view of Shylock will be an intellectual treat of a high order. Those who can attend, should do so; they will spend a delightful evening listening to an entertaining speaker upon a fascinating subject, and, best of all, contribute to a most worthy cause. L</span></span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">afayette Advertiser 12/13/1905.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">THE NEWSPAPER AND THE SCHOOL HOUSE.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"> <span style="font-size: small;">The great power of the Press is well recognized, and this power is being generally exercised in the direction of good. When can estimate the grandness of the results in higher citizenship and in material prosperity that would come to the State if every newspaper in Louisiana would insistently and without ceasing, apply itself toward promoting and uplifting the cause of education among the masses?</span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> This reflection is suggested by a thoughtful and timely editorial in the Louisiana School Review for November, directing the attention of school teachers to the great value of the local newspaper as a lever for moving the educational world, and urging a policy of cordial and determined co-operation between the press and the schools throughout the State.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The Louisiana School Review proposes that teachers form an alliance with their local newspapers for the publishing of "a regular weekly school column for the record of current events in local schools, communicated by bright pupils who have won by competition the position of editors, for their respective schools; providing, also, for a regular space devoted to such items such as the voting of taxes for school purposes, erection of new buildings and all the evidence of educational growth in the community - with corresponding records for other communities and sections of the State for comparison; providing; also, that every school should get several copies of the home papers and that there should be a fifteen minute period in the school program every day for the recounting of current events; providing, also, that all teachers should encourage parents of their pupils to subscribe for at least one of the local papers, thus developing further the reading habit in the community and at the same time enlarging the paper's circulation, influence and income."</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Commenting further on the subject The Louisiana School Review says:</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Nevertheless, the indisputable truth remains that many modes of reciprocating helpfulness can be cultivated between schools and press and that they should be used with purposiveness and regularity. We already help each other; let us do so more. Let us teachers be sure to keep our home papers supplied with school news of a helpful sort, and let us promote their growth and circulation.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Unquestionably, there is a strong community of interest between the newspaper and the school house, in which the public at large comes in for a good part. The newspaper and the school house are the two greatest educational forces in the world, and by combining and concentrating their power in the direction of lifting up the masses of the people to the highest plane of intelligence, they can and they will achieve wonderful results.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> We heartily endorse the sentiment of The Louisiana School review regarding the formation of a closer alliance between the schools and the press as offering a most powerful method of promoting the (unreadable word) of the commonwealth, and we can now conceive of a higher public service the newspaper may perform than by lending its influence unreservedly to the cause of education, whose highest and best expression is found in the public school system of our land.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The two local newspapers of Lafayette, The Gazette and The Advertiser, have always given special attention editorially and otherwise, to the subject of public education at home, and it may be said without any impropriety that both of these newspapers have contributed in a measurable degree to the popular interest in our public schools, that everybody acknowledges are dong a grand work for the children of Lafayette town and parish.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The good effects of the coalition between the newspaper and the school house in our own midst are too evident to be mistaken and should be the pride of the people of Lafayette - and The Advertiser commends the plan to the other newspapers in Louisiana, in the knowledge that in such an alliance lays the most certain and broadest foundation for the greatness of our State.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;">Public Ball Evil: Police Jury Acts.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"> <span style="font-size: small;">In our last issue we called attention to the public ball evil and urged the Police Jury to adopt means for the proper regulation or abatement of this great public nuisance. We are glad to note that the Jury at its last meeting took decisive action on the question by appointing a special committee to draft an ordinance for the strict regulation of public balls under conditions that will have a deterring effect on them. Lafayette Advertiser 12/13/1905.</span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"> <span style="font-size: small;">Lafayette, La., December 4, 1905.</span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> A regular meeting of the City Council was held this day with Chas. O. Mouton presiding; members present, C. D. Caffery, P. Krauss, Simeon Begnaud, O. B. Hopkins; absent, F. E. Girard, B. N. Coronna, A. R. Trahan.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Moved and seconded that minutes of previous meeting be approved as read. Carried.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Dr. E. L. Stephens, again appeared before the Council, relative to the new rates for lights, explained that the position of the Institute and clearly presented to them, whereby the present new rate would greatly cripple the finances of the Institute, which it was not in a position to meet without hindering some departments of said Institute. Whereupon it was moved by Mr. P. Krauss, and duly seconded by Mr. Simeon Begnaud, that, half rate be and is hereby granted the Industrial Institute for light, and a special rate of fifty dollars per annum for the use of water for a period of one year. Carried.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Lafayette, La., December, 4, 1905. - To the Hon. Mayor and members of the City Council, Lafayette, La. - Acting upon the faith of the ordinance adopted by your Honorable Body on November 18, 1905, the committee on right of way for the Baton Rouge railroad, have secured the consent of the First National Bank and the Bank of Lafayette, of this place, to advance the amount necessary to meet the cost of the right of way in this parish for said railroad, upon obligations signed by divers citizens, payment whereof is to be met by appropriation covered by said ordinances.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Said obligations are now herewith submitted for your consideration, and we ask that the same be spread on your minutes.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Respectfully submitted,</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> CHAS. D. CAFFERY,</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Chairman Right of Way Committee for the Baton Rouge Railroad.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Ed. G. Voorhies, Secretary.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Lafayette, La., November 20, 1904.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> On February 1, 1907, I promised to pay to the order of the First National Bank of Lafayette, La., the sum of two thousand dollars, and a like sum annually thereafter until the sum of nine thousand three hundred and thirty-three dollars with six per cent annum interest thereon from this date is paid in full, and if this obligation is placed in the hands of an attorney for collection, then ten per cent is to be added thereto as attorney's fees. Interest to be paid annually.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> It being a condition of this obligation that the City Council of Lafayette, La., are primarily liable for the above amount which is to be paid out of the general funds of the town as per resolution of said Council of date Nov. 18, 1905, and that I shall be liable thereon only if for any reason said amount is not so paid by said Council.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> On February 1, 1907, I promise to pay to the order of the Bank of Lafayette, La., the sum of one thousand dollars, and a like sum annually with six per cent annum interest thereon from this date is paid in full, and if this obligation is placed in the hands of an attorney-at-law for collection, then ten per cent is to be added thereto as attorney's fees. Interest to be paid annually.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> It being a condition of this obligation that the City Council of Lafayette, La., are primarily liable for the above amount, which is to be paid out of the general funds of the town as per resolution of said Council of date, November 18, 1905, and that I shall be liable thereon only if for any reason said amount is not so paid by said Council.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Moved and seconded that the following is adopted.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The Council having considered the foregoing report; be it ordained by the City Council of Lafayette, La., that the action of the committee on right of way for the Baton Rouge railroad, as set forth in their foregoing report be and the same hereby rarified and approved, and it is further ordered that same be spread on the minutes. Carried.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Moved and seconded that the mayor appoint a committee of three to investigate the charge brought before the Council relative to prostitutes' houses in the town and report as soon as possible. Carried.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The Mayor thereupon appointed Messrs. O. B. Hopkins, P. Krauss, Simeon Begnaud.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The Council then adjourned to meet Thursday, Dec. 7, at 7:30 p. m.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">CHAS. O. MOUTON, Mayor.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">J. P. COLOMB, Secretary.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"> <span style="font-size: small;">Lafayette, La., Dec. 7, 1905.</span></span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The Police Jury met this day in regular session with the following members present: M. Billeaud, Jr., president, L. G. Breaux, Cornelius Spell, J. A. Begnaud, J. H. Connoly, Valery Boudreaux, and J. E. Mouton. Absent: P. R. Landry, and Albert Theall.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> In the absence of Secretary Felix H. Mouton, F. V. Mouton was made secretary pro tem.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The minutes of the regular meeting held Nov. 2, were read and approved.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Judge Conrad Debaillon appeared before the Jury as a representative from Broussard and the following letter read by him was ordered filed.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Lafayette, La., Dec. 7, 1905.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> <em>To the Honorable the President and Members of the Police Jury, Parish of Lafayette, Louisiana.</em></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Gentlemen: - I am directed to inform you that the village of Broussard, situated in the fifth ward of this Parish, and lately incorporated under the laws of the State, will levy license taxes upon all trades, occupations, etc., in said village, equal in amount to those levied by your honorable body; and that said license taxes shall be used for the purposes specified in act No. 142 of 1904.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> You are therefore, respectfully requested to instruct the sheriff of the parish of Lafayette not to collect license taxes in the village of Broussard.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Respectfully,</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> (Signed) C. DEBAILLON,</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Attorney.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> A letter was read from Mr. J. L. Cunningham about the road at Sidney Martin's place. Attorney C. H. Mouton stated that he would see Mr. Wm. Campbell, District Attorney, and attend to the matter.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The following position was presented by Juror Cornelius Spell.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> <em>To the President and Members of the Police Jury, Lafayette Parish:</em></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> We the undersigned citizens and freeholders of this parish, recognizing the importance and necessity of public highways to give free and easy access for the transportation of produce and to facilitate the attendance of children upon the public schools, do represent to your honorable body:</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> 1st. That in the second ward there is a public road running north and south two miles west of Ridge P. O. There is another running north and south at Ridge, then going east the only public highway going north and south is situated six miles east of Ridge in the eighth ward.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> 2nd. That a public road is needed for the convenience of the farmers and school children of the eastern part of the second ward, beginning at the property of Oneal Foreman on the Lagneaux road, running south along the properties of the undersigned to the land of Eloi Vincent, a distance of two miles and a half, more or less.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> 3rd. That on condition this road is accepted by the parish each of the following property holders agrees to give 15 feet on each side of his respective property bordering on the proposed road.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> 4th. That we agree to deliver to the parish, free of cost, the road well graded with necessary bridges, the parish furnishing the lumber. We further agree to keep it in perfect repair for a period of one year.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> We petition you to accept of our offer and to appoint a committee to receive the road when completed.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The land is to be donated by the following citizens of the second ward:</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Rhodolph Aker, Ambroise Aker, Rodolph Whittington, Cecil Foreman, Jos. Dupleix Simon, Elie Duhon, Charles Foreman, Oliva Trahan, Valentin Duhon, William Durall, Jules Trahan, Louis Whittinton, Wm. Whittington.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> After some discussion it was decided that the request of the petitioners to be granted, provided that a forty foot road be donated. It being understood that the road should be graded only thirty feet, and to the satisfaction of Police Juror Cornelius Spell.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> (unreadable words) were appointed to trace the road. Wm. Whittington, Louis Whittington, Valentin Duhon, Elie Duhon, and Rodolph Whittington.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Mr. Mouton reported the condition of the road along Francois Daigle's land, and recommended the purchase of fifteen feet of land along Tom Roger's land the cost of which would amount to about $55.00.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Mr. Boudreaux was appointed a committee of one to buy the land and accept the same for the Parish.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The Jury then took a recess for dinner.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Afternoon session, with Messrs. P. R. Landry and Albert Theall in attendance.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Mr. Boudreaux reported on Coulee Mine bridge on Scott road, stating that after advertising for bids there were only two men present to bid and the work was given to them to make the bridge and fix abutments and clean dirt under the bridge for one hundred and fifty dollars. Report accepted and committee discharged with thanks.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Moved and seconded that the licenses for nineteen hundred and six be the same as the licenses for nineteen hundred and five. Carried.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> After a general discussion it was moved and seconded that a committee of three be appointed to prepare with Attorney C. H. Mouton, a resolution fixing a license for public balls for the year 1906. Carried. Committee: J. A. Begnaud, Cornelius Spell, and Albert Theall.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> After reading the following letter from Mr. Wm. T. Rigby, Chairman, Vicksburg National Military Park Associations, the following resolution was adopted.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">WAR DEPARTMENT.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">VICKSBURG NATIONAL MILITARY PARK COMMISSION, VICKSBURG, MISS.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Hon. M. Billeaud, President, Police Jury, Lafayette Parish.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Dear Sir: - The commission has the honor to invite attention to the pamphlet herewith enclosed and to request that it be carefully read by each member of the Lafayette Parish Police Jury. The commission suggests that your honorable body adopt a resolution, at a regular meeting, requesting the members of the legislature from Lafayette parish to use their best efforts and their votes to secure a liberal appropriation at the next session of the legislature for Louisiana memorials in the Vicksburg park to her 41 commands (see 6th page of enclosed pamphlet) engaged in the operations of the campaign and defense of Vicksburg; that you send a copy of said resolution to each of the Parish's members of the legislature, that you have published in the Parish, and that you request the editor of each to make mention of the resolution and send a marked copy of his paper containing it and his editorial thereon to Lieut. Gen. Stephen D. Lee, Columbus, Miss.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Very respectfully,</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Wm. T. RIGBY, Chairman.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> It will be a personal favor to me for your honorable body to take the action above suggested by the commission.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> STEPHEN D. LEE,</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Having received a communication from the Vicksburg National Military Park Commission of Vicksburg, Miss. Suggesting that the Police Jury of the Parish of Lafayette request the members of the legislature to use their influence and efforts to an appropriation from the State for Louisiana memorials in the Vicksburg Park to her commands engaged in the operation of the campaign and defense of Vicksburg, whereas in the opinion of this body it is laudable and proper that every mark of respect should be paid by the present and future generations to the memory of the veteran patriots who defended what they thought to be the right of their State.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Be it resolved by this body that the members from this parish to the State Legislature are invited, in the next Legislature to use their best efforts to secure a liberal appropriation for the Louisiana memorials in the Vicksburg Park as contemplated by the Vicksburg National Military Park Commission.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The Treasurer submitted the following report which was read and approved.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> <em>To the President and Members of Police Jury, Parish Lafayette, La.</em></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Following is a statement of receipts and disbursements of the Parish funds since my last report.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Respectfully submitted,</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> J. E. MARTIN, Treasurer.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Lafayette, La. Dec. 7, 1905.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> <em>To the President and Members of Police Jury, Parish Lafayette, La.</em></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Following is a statement of receipts and disbursements of the Special Road funds since by last report.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> To balance on hand last report...$1,202.48.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> To J. A. Begnaud for 1st ward...$50.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> To Tax Collector, taxes collected Sept, Oct, Nov ... $211.00</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Total receipts ... $1,883.48.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> By 5 per cent commission, Tax Collector ... $1,055.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> By App'd orders ... $260.00.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Total disbursements ... $270.60</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> By balance on hand ... $1,282.88</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> As follows by wards:</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> To balance on hand 1st ward ... $152.67</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> To balance on hand 2nd ward ... $91.86</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> To balance on hand 3rd ward ... $32.96</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> To balance on hand 4th ward ... $4.30</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> To balance on hand 5th ward ... $409.61</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> To balance on hand 6th ward ... $479.82</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> To balance on hand 7th ward ... $106.36</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> To balance on hand 8th ward ... $5.30</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Total .... $1,282.88</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Respectfully submitted,</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> J. E. MARTIN, Treasurer.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Lafayette, La., Dec. 7, 1905.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The following accounts were read, approved and ordered paid.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> D. B. SMITH, guard duty, general fund ... $18.00</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Philibert Domingue, digging well and material, general fund ... $13.85.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Felix Begnaud, canvassing, general fund ... $12.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Willis Daniel, canvassing, general fund ... $8.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Louis Broussard, canvassing, general fund ... $7.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Chas. Montgomery, canvassing, general fund ... $7.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> H. L. Monnier, services justice of the peace, general fund ... $25.75</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Mrs. J. C. Couvillon, rope, general fund ... $1.75</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> J. P. Perez, telephone service, general fund ... $10.25</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> George Malagarie, attending Ind., Convention, general fund ... $18.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> A. E. Mouton, lumber, general fund ... $7.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Lafayette Gazette, printing, general fund ... $.30</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Demas Comeaux, telephone service general fund ... $8.50</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> C. F. Latiolais, swearing guards, general fund ... $3.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Eugene Ducharme, building detention camp, general fund ... $4.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Dr. L. A. Prejean, telephone message, general fund ... $2.70</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> D. Doucet, guard duty, general fund ... $4.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Simon Broussard, guard duty, general fund ... $21.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Sidney Patin, guard duty, general fund ... $28.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Ulysse Fabre, guard duty, general fund ... $27.oo</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Jos. Begnaud, guard duty, general fund ... $42.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> John Creighton, guard duty, general fund ... $7.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Emile Turpin, guard duty, general fund ... $5.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Edwin Moore, guard duty, general fund ... $5.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Arthur Poimboeuf, guard duty, general fund, $8.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Clebert Leblanc, guard duty, general fund ... $45.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> John Doucet, guard duty, general fund ... $8.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Carlos Girouard, guard duty, general fund ... $6.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Victor Martin, guard duty, general fund ... $37.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Edwin Mouton, guard duty, general fund ... $34.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Morris Burke, guard duty, general fund ... $7.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Ambroise Begnaud, guard duty, general fund ... $38.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> C. M. McNaspy, guard duty, general fund ... $11.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Irwin Mouton, guard duty, general fund ... $67.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Irwin Mouton, guard duty, general fund .. $6.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Harry Church, guard duty, general fund ... $6.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> J. G. Cochrane, guard duty, general fund ... $45.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Ernest Guidroz, guard duty, general fund ... $43.50</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Leonce Martin, guard duty, general fund ... $38.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Ulysse Dugas, guard duty, general fund ... $36.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Numa Begnaud, guard duty, general fund ... $14.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> A. O. Darby, guard duty, general fund ... $17.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Horace Meaux, guard duty, general fund ... $44.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Alex Broussard, guard duty, general fund ... $6.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Sigismond Bernard, guard duty, general fund ... $44.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Nelson Higginbotham, guard duty, general fund ... $44.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> J. A. Menville, guard duty, general fund ... $6.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> F. Antement, guard duty, general fund ... $44.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> David Shell, guard duty, general fund ... $44.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Albert Leblanc, guard duty, general fund ... $38.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Demas Comeaux, guard duty, general fund ... $44.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Ernest Crouchet, guard duty, general fund ... $40.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> John Whitmeyer, Jr., guard duty, general fund ... $34.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Edward Hebert, guard duty, general fund ... $36.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Willie Mouton, guard duty, general fund ... $34.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Martial Doucet, guard duty, general fund ... $30.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Saul Arceneaux, guard duty, general fund ... $29.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Mike Grossi, guard duty, general fund ... $44.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Frank Gallagher, guard duty, general fund ... $14.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> J. M. Olivier, guard duty, general fund ... $72.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Louis Lagrange, guard duty, general fund ... $8.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Dallas Foote, guard duty, general fund ... $45.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Adam Lacobie, guard duty, general fund ... $37.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Elie Billeaud, guard duty, general fund ... $38.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Auguste Lafflin, guard duty, general fund ... $38.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Alton Breaux, guard duty general fund ... $8.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Ceaser Burke, guard duty, general fund ... $37.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> I. A. McBride, guard duty, general fund ... $76.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> A. McBride, guard duty, general fund ... $76.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> W. E. Johnson, guard duty, general fund ... $44.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Rigobert Guidry, guard duty, general fund ... $7.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Geo. Bernard, guard duty, general fund ... $26.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Florentin Trahan, guard duty, general fund ... $7.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Edward Lacobie, guard duty, general fund ... $33.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Benny Mouton, guard duty, general fund ... $24.00</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Duluc Guidry, guard duty, general fund ... $38.00</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> F. V. MOUTON, Secretary Pro Tem.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Lafayette Advertiser 12/13/1905.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"> <span style="font-size: small;">Harvey White, night operator at Carencro, has been transferred as night operator at Sulphur Mine. He left for his new post Friday.</span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Prof. and Mrs. J. W. Faulk, of Broussard, had the great misfortune to lose their baby, about ten months old, at 10 o'clock Saturday morning. The little remains were taken to Indian Bayou for interment. The Advertiser extends its sincere sympathy to the bereaved parents.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Only twenty-five days left in which to pay your poll tax, pay it now, don't wait. All good citizens should be able to vote.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> A. J. Macfee will leave the Southern Pacific service on the fifteenth and will go to Houston to live.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> B. H. Wilkins, after a visit of seven months in Germany, returned Saturday much improved in health. He has opened a fish, oyster and vegetable market near his former butcher shop.</span></strong><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"> From the Lafayette <i>Gazette</i> of December 13th, 1902:</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Last Monday morning Judge Debaillon convened the special term of court called to try the case of Daniel McCoy, the negro charged with criminal assault. The court-room was crowded with people, most of whom from the second ward where the crime was committed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> District Attorney Campbell was at his post and represented the State, and as usual, did his duty fearlessly and well. Mr. John L. Kennedy appeared in behalf of the prisoner. He conducted his side of the case in a very skillful manner and made an able argument to the jury. Sheriff Broussard performed his duties and handled the great crowd with his well-known tact.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> No time was lost to select the jury. When the noon hour was reached and an adjournment was taken for dinner, the following jurors had been selected to try the case: Charles Montgomery, Leonard Guidry, Conrad Brandt, A. Alfred Mouton , Louis Butcher, Bernard Miller, Juddy Benton, Etienne Mouton, Alfred Hebert, F. E. Darby, D. Schwartz, Alcee Landry.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> At 2 o'clock the trial was resumed. During the afternoon the State's witnesses testified. When night came and the prosecution was practically closed, Judge Debaillon expressed his willingness to hold an all-night session to get through with the case, but at the request of counsel the court adjourned until the next morning.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> At nine o'clock sharp Tuesday morning the second day of the trial was begun. District Attorney Campbell soon concluded his side of the case, and Mr. Kennedy proceeded with the defense. The forenoon was taken up by the examination of the defendant's witnesses. In the afternoon the case was argued. Judge Debaillon delivered an exceptionally clear and exhaustive charge to the jurors who retired to the room of deliberation at 5:15. Two hours later the jury returned to the court-room and through its foreman. Alfred Hebert, reported a verdict of guilty as charged in the bill of indictment. Sheriff Broussard took charge of McCoy and conducted him to his cell. No effort was made to molest the prisoner.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> During the trial a large crowd, mostly relatives and friends of the lady who was ravished, were in the court-room. Though visibly affected by the testimony of the prosecutrix which revealed the revolting particulars of the crime, no demonstration was made by the crowd. They behaved admirably well throughout the trial. The verdict no doubt met with their approval. <b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Lafayette Gazette 12/13/1902.</span></b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;">McCoy Sentenced.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b> Judge Debaillon pronounced the sentence of death upon Daniel McCoy yesterday morning.</b> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> When asked if he had anything to say why sentence should not be passed, the prisoner said he was innocent. His voice and manner indicated that he had weakened very much since his conviction.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Mr. Kennedy, counsel for McCoy, filed a motion for a new trial which was overruled by the court. Mr. Kennedy will take an appeal to the Supreme Court.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> It now devolves upon the governor to fix the date on which McCoy will be executed unless the Supreme Court interferes with the judgement of the lower court.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"> To guard against any possibility of escape Sheriff Broussard has decided to take McCoy to the New Orleans jail where he will await the day of his execution.</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> John Patrick McCaffery, a young fireman on the Morgan's Louisiana and Texas division of the Southern Pacific road, was struck and instantly killed yesterday morning by an inbound passenger train on that road. The accident occurred near Franklin, La., about 5 o'clock in the morning. Engineer Pat Dillon, who was in charge of the engine which McCaffery was firing, was also struck by the train. His leg was broken and he sustained other injuries.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The body of the dead fireman was brought to Algiers last night and turned over to John A. Barrett, the undertaker. The body was placed in a metallic casket and will be shipped to New York at 9:20 o'clock this morning over the Louisville and Nashville road.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> McCaffery was fireman on freight engine No. 179 of the Southern Pacific road. Early yesterday morning his engine stopped near Franklin for water. He crawled under the engine to clean out the ash pan. That piece of work completed, he squirmed around under the engine and began to crawl out again. He had just put his head out between the wheels, when an inbound passenger train swept by on the other track. The pilot of the passenger engine struck young McCaffery on the head just above the ear, carrying away almost the entire top of the head. Engineer Dillon was also down on the ground oiling his engine. He said last night that he remembered nothing whatever about the accident, except that when he came back to consciousness after being struck, the body of the dead fireman was lying across him. Dillon's leg was broken and he sustained other injuries.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Engineer Dillon came to Algiers early yesterday morning on the engine which had killed McCaffery. He was taken to his home at 534 Pacific avenue, where he was attended by a doctor. The coroner at Franklin had to view the body of the young fireman, and consequently it did not reach Algiers until 7:33 o'clock last night. A delegation from Endeavor Lodge No. 267, Brotherhood of Locomotive firemen, met the body at the train and have charge of the funeral.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> John Patrick McCaffery was comparatively a stranger in Algiers. He has been down here about two years. He was twenty-four years of age and a native of New Jersey. He has a father living in New York. Master Mechanic J. J. Ryan of Houston, who in charge of this division of the Southern Pacific, and who is in town attending the funeral of A. C. Hutchinson, is a relative of the young man.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Although he had been here only about two years, young McCaffery made many friends in Algiers. Lafayette Gazette 12/13/1902.</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"><b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">A number of the friends of Capt. Moss availed themselves of an opportunity to meet him at a supper Thursday night at the home of S. R. Parkerson. Capt. Moss returned to Lafayette a few days ago after quite a long term of service with the American army in the Philippines. Since his visit her four years ago he was promoted to the the rank of captain, a fact which gave no little satisfaction to his friends in Lafayette who were particularly pleased at his promotion because it was known to be a recognition of his merits as a soldier, and not the result of a political influence or favoritism. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia";"><b><span style="font-size: large;">A Big Hit. - </span></b>"A Wise Woman," the comedy farce by Wilfred Clarke, has according to the reviews seen of the production, scored the most emphatic kind of a hit. It is serving as vehicle to display the talent and ability of one of America's daintiest and most fetching comediennes, Marie Lamour, for the past several seasons with Augustin Daly's company, and she is credited with having scored very strongly in the production. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-small;"><b>Lafayette Gazette 12/13/1902.</b></span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"> <span style="font-size: small;">The writing contest of Pellerin & DeClouet, the furniture dealers, was closed on Dec. 10 as advertised. One hundred persons entered the contest, nearly every station on the Southern Pacific from Lake Charles to New Iberia and from Alexandria to Lafayette being represented. Among the competitors were two persons living at Houston.</span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> As was explained in these columns some time ago Pellerin & DeClouet offered a fine Morris chair to the person who would write "Pellerin & DeClouet, Furniture Store" the greatest number of times in a square space measuring 2 7/8 x 5 1/3 inches. The highest number reached is 762 and the lowest is 38. Many ranged from 200 to 400. Prof. Lillibridge of the Industrial Institute, who wrote the sentence 762 times in a plain, legible hand, was awarded the prize. Mr. L. P. Serret was second best in the race, and Mr. Goldsberry was third. We give below the names of those who passed the 100 mark:</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"> The bazaar and entertainment for the benefit of the Episcopal church will take place Saturday, Dec. 20, as has already been announced, and the ladies of the Episcopal Guild are planning to make the affair a social as well as a financial success.<br />
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One of the features of the day will be the serving of a good dinner for fifty cents, beginning at noon. Orders from families for viands, salads, pies, cakes, etc., will receive special attention. Another popular attraction will be the booths at which fancy articles and useful objects of all kinds will be sold to the public at moderate prices. The day's doings will close with an entertainment on the stage of an interesting character. The program will be given to the public as soon as it will be given to the public as soon as it will have finally arranged, but it is already known that the audience will be favored with a cornet solo by Lafayette's talented young musician, Mr. Walter J. Mouton; and a pretty children's drill has been promised by Miss Holmes, of the Lafayette primary school. Also Capt. James A. Miss, lately returned from the Philippines, has kindly acceded to the request of the ladies of the Episcopal Guild to give a talk on the experiences of our soldiers in the Philippines, and some of the customs and characteristics of the Filipino people.<br />
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The bazaar and entertainment will take place at Falk's Hall. A small fee of 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children will be charged for the stage entertainment at night.<br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"> <span style="font-size: small;">In order to raise money to pay off a considerable debt incurred in putting in a partition, and removing the stage to make an additional room for the accommodation of pupils, the Lafayette High School will give a concert at Falk's hall, Friday, Dec. 19, 1902.</span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The people of Lafayette have always responded liberally when called on for assistance by the schools, and no doubt they will be equally liberal in the present case. Pupils of the school will wait upon the citizens with tickets which will be sold at 25 cents, and it is hoped that everyone will buy one or more. The following entertaining program has been prepared:</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Last Monday night the members of the Sontag Band assembled at the new restaurant of Billeaud & Mouton to eat their first annual supper together. The menu was all that could be desired, the viands, delicacies and wines being of the best, and the service was splendid. Many toasts were drunk to the health of Prof. Sontag, the talented leader of the band.</span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> After the supper the following officers were re-elected to serve another year: Prof. Florent Sontag, leader; Dr. F. E. Girard, manager; Dr. G. A. Martin, president; Dr. F. E. Girard, vice-president; George A. DeBlanc, secretary; W. J. Mouton, treasurer. Besides its excellence as a musical organization, the Sontag Band is noted for the fraternal relations which exist among the members. Lafayette Gazette 12/13/1902.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Washington D. C., Dec. 11. - A favorable committee report on Representative Broussard's bills providing for the damning of Vermilion and Mermentau rivers in the interest of the rice farmers will probably be forthcoming within the next two or three days as a result of a conference held this afternoon between Chairmen Burton, of the rivers and harbors committee, and Hepburn, of the committee on interstate foreign commerce.</span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> It has been decided that the two bills may properly be transferred from Mr. Hepburn's to Mr. Burton's committee. If an order for the transfer is made this afternoon, as expected, the rivers and harbors committee will be called to meet at 11:30 to-morrow to consider the bills.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> A most favorable report on them from the war department was sent in to-day and will probably be followed by favorable action on the part of the committee.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Representative Rand will do everything possible to secure favorable report without delay. Lafayette Gazette 12/13/1902.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> During the absence of her husband Mrs. White, a resident of Brusly Landing, West Baton Rouge parish, was awakened by the entrance of a negro into her room. The intruder advanced toward the bed of his intended victim, when the latter drew a revolver from under the pillow and pointed it at the brute who turned and ran out of the house. The plucky woman fired several shots at the fleeing negro, but unfortunately missed the mark.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Had not Mrs. White used the pistol, which she had prudently placed under her pillow, it is easy to surmise what would have followed.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> In view of the failure of punishment to act as a deterrent in these cases, some one wisely suggested that the women of the South, particularly those who live in isolated districts, be taught to use the weapons to defend themselves against the fiendish attacks of lustful brutes. Whenever the woman has been able to use a revolver or a gun, her would-be assailant has not hesitated to run for his life. As in the case of Mrs. White at Brusly Landing, a pistol in the frail hands of a plucky woman is the most powerful deterrent against the commission of this most heinous of all crimes. A fire-arm within reach of the person who is attacked is the only thing to prevent the fiend from carrying out is intention. To hang or burn the brute after the outrage is committed affords but little satisfaction and in no degree repairs the great wrong which has been done. Had the unfortunate woman, who was recently outraged in this this parish and who was subjected to great humiliation, been provided with a revolver it is safe to say her assailant would not have consummated his hellish designs. The coward would have fled and Lafayette parish would have been spared an awful indignity.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Let all the women of the South, especially those who live in the rural districts, be taught how to handle fire-arms. Therein lie the most effective means to protect themselves against the lecherous devils. Mrs. White has shown what a plucky woman can do with a revolver. Lafayette Gazette 12/13/1902.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"> <span style="font-size: small;">Lafayette, La., Dec. 4, 1902. The Police Jury met this day in regular session with the following members present: M. Billeaud, Jr., J. C. Buchanan, J. A. Labbe, F. C. Mouton, Alex M. Broussard, Saul Broussard, Jno. Whittington and Alonzo Lacy. Absent J. O. Blanchet.</span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Supt. Alleman appeared and represented that owing to the failure of the president to issue his proclamation the special election in the first ward, ordered for Dec. 1, had not been held. Those interested desired to make certain changes in the proposition submitted and asked that the matter be held in abeyance.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Mr. Saul Broussard reported the repair of two bridges at LeBlanc's 6th ward. Approved.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Mr. Broussard also reported sending Eliza Guidry, a sick girl, to the Charity Hospital and by motion his expenses bill was approved for $40.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> By motion of Mr. Mouton the following resolution was duly adopted:</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Resolved that the respective roadoverseers of the different wards be and are hereby instructed to use every effort in conjunction with proprietors interested to remove all Cherokee hedged and other obstructions in and along the public roads in order to maintain the highways in proper traveling condition.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Mr. Billeaud reported several cases of hydrophobia among animals in the 5th ward and was instructed to exercise due diligence in preventing the spread of the disease.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Mr. Buchanan reported the complaint of Mr. Wm. Walker relative to the boundary line of the public road, but no action was taken.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> By motion duly made the president appointed Messrs. J. A. Labbe, F. G. Mouton and R. C. Greig a committee to settle with the tax-collector for taxes and licenses for the year 1904.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The treasurer submitted his monthly reports as follows:</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> To the President and Members of Police Jury, Parish Lafayette La. - Following is a statement of receipts and disbursements of the parish funds since my last report:</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Lafayette, La., Dec. 4, 1902.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> To the President and Members of Police Jury, Parish of Lafayette, La. - Following is a statement of receipts and disbursements of special road fund since my last report.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> J. E. MARTIN, Treasurer.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Lafayette, La., Dec. 4, 1902.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">M. BILLEAUD, JR., President.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">R. C. GREIG, Secretary.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Lafayette Gazette 12/13/1902.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;">Selected News Notes (Gazette) 12/13/1902.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Died. At the residence of Mr. L. P. Serret, in Lafayette, at 4 o'clock, Sunday, Dec. 7, 1902, Mrs. Abija Baily, born Susan Mudd, aged 67 years.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> There will be an open meeting of the Attakapas Literary Society, at the Industrial Institute, Friday, Dec. 19, at 7:30. The public is invited.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The Institute foot-ball team, accompanied by a number of friends, left yesterday afternoon for New Orleans to play with the Eagles. The game will take place to-morrow afternoon at the Athletic Park.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The Nickerson addition on Lincoln avenue is now laid out and for sale in blocks to suit purchaser. Terms easy. Apply to J. C. NICKERSON, Real Estate Agent.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> F. D. Finch, traveling agent of the Illinois Central, was in Lafayette yesterday in the interest of that road. The Illinois Central is advertising very low rates for the holidays.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Stolen. - On Saturday night, Dec. 6, one sorrel mare, 3 years old, about 4 1/2 feet high, with new saddle and bridle, was stolen from near the store of Mouton & Salles. Branded on the left hip. Reward will be given to the one returning same to EUGENE BROUSSARD, Lafayette.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The Crowley news announces that John Langdon, an oil expert from New York City, is making preparations to bore three wells at Anse la Butte. It is stated that Mr. Langdon represents the capitalists who have leased Dr. F. R. Martin's holdings at Anse la Butte and is backed by all the money necessary to make thorough investigations.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The Gazette returns thanks to J. C. Nickerson, real estate agent, and Plonsky Bros., of the "Leader Store," for very neat calendars.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Mr. J. C. Couvillon has just returned from New Orleans where he had gone to buy a complete stock of holiday goods. He invites the public to call at his store to see his goods and get his prices. Lafayette Gazette 12/13/1902.</span></strong><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;">From the Lafayette <em>Advertiser </em>of December 13th, 1902:</span></b><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> The trial of the negro, Daniel McCoy, charged with criminal assault, was begun last Monday, a special term of court having been called. The trial, which lasted two days was followed throughout with intense interest. A large number of people from various parts of the parish were present each day. The prisoner was ably defended by Mr. Jno. L. Kennedy and had the benefit of an intelligent and capable jury. The trial closed Tuesday about 5 o'clock p. m., when the case was submitted to the jury. After deliberating nearly two hours, the jury returned a unanimous verdict of guilty.</span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The fact that the people of Lafayette patiently waited and allowed this negro a fair trial before the courts when charged with the "unforgivable crime," is most creditable to them in every respect, and speaks volumes for the upright and law abiding character of our people. Lafayette Advertiser 12/13/1902.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"> <span style="font-size: small;">The concert given by the pupils of the Primary School at Falk's Opera House on Friday night of last week, for the purpose of raising money to buy desks, proved to be a most entertaining affair. The children all acquitted themselves well and reflected great credit upon themselves and their teachers, Misses Holmes, Mouton and Bagnal who have so carefully and thoroughly drilled them.</span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The exhibition was quite a surprise to all who attended, as they hardly expected such a meritorious performance. While every part of the program was exceedingly good, nevertheless the military drill deserves especial mention. The soldierly bearing and perfect movement of these young children would have been creditable to much older and larger pupils.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> From this splendid showing made by our Primary School the people may justly take pride, and feel greatly encouraged to do larger and better and things for our public schools in the future than they have done in the past. Lafayette Advertiser 12/13/1902.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;">J. E. Tolson. - </span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">The sudden death of Mr. J. Embry Tolson, which occurred on Tuesday afternoon about 3 o'clock was a great shock to his many friends. He was a man of many fine traits of character, and pleasant unassuming ways that won for him a host of friends. He was 46 years and unmarried. The funeral was held at Dr. Tolson's residence Wed. afternoon at 5 o'clock and the body was laid to rest in the prominent cemetery. Lafayette Advertiser 12/13/1902.</span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;">In Honor of Capt. Moss,</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"> <span style="font-size: small;">A delicious supper was served at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Parkerson Thursday night in honor of Capt. James A. Moss. The dining hall was beautifully decorated with the national colors, flags and ribbons. Two tables were set upon each of which were spread the most delicate edibles. Flowers were in profusion, and arranged artistically by Mrs. S. R. Parkerson. The service was perfect and contributed greatly to the success of the evening. Capt. Moss was the center of attraction, and entertained the guests with his wonderful experiences in the Philippines and other parts of the world. He is a fluent and graceful talker, and has a delightful way of telling his experiences that made the evening all too short although it was quite late when the guests departed for their homes.</span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Capt. James A. Moss, S. R. Parkerson, Chas. D. Caffery, Dr. N. P. Moss, D. Pelletier, T. M. Biossat, C. O. Mouton, Dr. E. L. Stephens, Prof. V. L. Roy, Dr. F. J. Mouton, Sheriff I. A. Broussard, F. E. Moss, J. C. Nickerson, Chas. S. Parkerson, F. L. Salles, Jerome Mouton, F. V. Mouton, H. Mouton, Joe E. Mouton, Geo. A. DeBlanc, F. E. Davis, Chas. Debaillon, Joe Billeaud, W, Mills and H. Van der Cruyssen.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Dear Sir; I sent you a poem last week and asked you to publish it in your paper. You declined, and returned it to me with the crushing reply that I was no poet, and that you could 'turn out better poetry out a sausage machine'. Now I won't be crushed, and I propose to show up your attempt to throttle bubbling genius. Publish this card and the following poem in your columns and charge me at your advertising rates. Yours,</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">James Metcalf Riley. The Poem.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> <em>I stood upon the ocean's sandy beach</em></span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><em> And with a reed I wrote upon the sand these words,</em></span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><em> "Agnes, I love thee!"</em></span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><em> But the winds came and the waves rolled mountains high,</em></span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><em> And blotted out the fair impression,</em></span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><em> Cruel waves, treacherous sand, fragile reed;</em></span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><em> No longer will I trust to thee,</em></span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><em> But from the highest mountain peak I'll pluck the tallest pine.</em></span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><em> And dipped in the crater of Vesuvious, with I will write</em></span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><em> Upon the high and burnished heavens theses words.</em></span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><em> 'A Wise Woman' is drawing the largest audiences ever known,</em></span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><em> And giving entertainment that will take your breath away.</em></span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><em> And I would like to see any</em></span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><em>dog gone wave was that out.</em></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Lafayette Advertiser 12/13/1902.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;">Selected News Notes (Advertiser) 12/13/1902.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> The feast of the Immaculate Conception which occurred on last Monday was observed with proper ceremonies, at the Catholic Church.</span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Mr. Louis Bazun returned home Monday after a lengthy absence in France. He reports his trip as a most delightful one.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Rev. Father Bollard left Tuesday for New Orleans and remains a few days.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Mr. F. Siadoux has found a shepherd dog. The owner can claim by paying cost.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Monday night the Sontag Military Band enjoyed a delightful supper at Mouton and Billeaud's restaurant. The occasion was very pleasant indeed.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Mr. M. Piarrer the tailor, moved to New Iberia Thursday.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"> From the Lafayette <em>Advertiser</em> of December 13th, 1890:</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><b> <span style="font-size: small;">Thursday morning it was discovered that sometime during the previous night the jewelry store of our old friend Mr. E. Priollaud had been burglarized and robbed of several hundred dollars worth of jewelry which is left in trays in the show cases and window overnight. The burglar effected an entrance through the side window by cutting away the wood at the junction of the shutters where the bolt fits into the sill, then the bolt was raised and the way was clear. The Marshal and sheriff are both at work upon the case, but as yet no arrests have been made. </span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Sunday afternoon, during the heavy rain and thunder shower, lightning struck the chimney and roof of the S. P. warehouse, knocking off few bricks, about six feet square and slating, and breaking two rafters. The current ran down the chimney into the porters room, knocked two legs off a chair, struck a colored porter who was asleep in there (without waking him up), glanced off onto the telegraph battery closet and "busted" two large jars. Nobody was hurt except Ben Donlon, who lost his chew of tobacco when he jumped from the switch engine, which was close by, and broke for home. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Wednesday a new time schedule went into effect on the Southern Pacific railroad, the passenger trains now running as follows: No. 18 west leaves N. O. at 7:45 a. m., arrives in Lafayette at 1:40 and departs at 2 p. m., arriving at Houston at 9:20 p. m. No. 20 West leaves N. O. 4:15 p. m., arrives at Lafayette at 10:05 and departs at 10:20 p. m., arriving at Houston at 6:57 a. m. No. 17 from Houston East leaves Houston at 6 p. m., arrives at Lafayette at 1:35 and departs at 1:50 a. m., arriving in N. O. at 7:30 a. m. No. 50 for Alexandria leaves Lafayette at 2 p. m., arriving at Alexandria at 6:05 p. m. No. 51 from Alexandria leaves Alexandria at 9:05 a. m., and arrives at Lafayette at 1:15 p. m.</span></span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Shoulders to the Wheels.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Now that the young ladies and gentlemen of the Lafayette Dramatic and Educational Association, who organized the move to build a graded high school, have "put their shoulders to the wheel" and started the enterprise to rolling, would it not be well for some of our older and leading citizens to meet the Association in consultation, and let the Association elect from among these gentlemen a committee to take charge of their funds and co-operate with them in the good work? The Association does not wish to leave that to older heads and better judgment. Their ambition is to give their time and talent and work in their way for the advancement of the cause. Take this under advisement.</span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Marshal Micaud had inaugurated a vigorous campaign against tramps. When they arrive now they generally find him concerning himself about their welfare and visible means of support. Generally, as they fail to show up, he is kind enough to advise them that if they have any particular point to make, a ten minutes walk in that direction would take them outside of our corporate limits and well on their journey. He cannot be too strict or vigilant in his efforts to keep this unavoidable nuisance on the "git up and git," and we are glad to note that he is doing his duty in that line. Make Lafayette unpopular with tramps, and we will try and bear up under their contempt as they shake the dust off their feet at us "as they go by." Lafayette Advertiser 12/13/1902.</span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Lafayette, La., Dec. 9th, 1890.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Mr. Editor: Will you please announce through your paper, that there will be given to the children of the Methodist Sunday School, a Christian Tree, at Falk's Hall, the night of the 24th inst; and that while this Tree is given to the Sunday School, at the same time, the public at large are cordially invited to attend and make use of the Tree in giving presents to any of their friends.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> There will be a committee of arrangements at the Hall the day before Christmas to receive and arrange upon the Tree.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Admission to the Hall at night will be <em>free</em> to all; and all are cordially invited to come.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> By order of the Committee of Arrangement.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> LAFAYETTE, LA., Dec. 5, 1890.</span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The City Council of Lafayette met this day in special session and there were present W. B. Bailey, Mayor; A. J. Moss, Pierre Gerac, J. O. Mouton and F. Lombard.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The Mayor announced the said intelligence of the death of Constable Oucilhe, and thereupon the following was adopted;</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed to draft a memorial on the death of Constable Oueilhe with leave to report at next meeting.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The Mayor appointed on said committee Messrs. A. J. Moss, P. Gerac and J. O. Mouton.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> It was moved and adopted that the Council meet Monday the 8th inst., at 4 o'clock to elect a Constable for the unexpired term.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The Council then adjourned.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> W. B. BAILEY, Mayor.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> CHAS. D. CAFFERY, Secretary.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Lafayette La., Dec. 8th, 1890.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Pursuant to adjournment the City Council met this day, and there were present Messrs. W. B. Bailey, Mayor; A. J. Moss, P. Gerac, John O. Mouton, F. Lombard and J. G. Parkerson.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The committee appointed to draft memorial on the death of Constable Oueilhe on the death of Constable Louis Oueilhe submitted the following:</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> It becomes our sad duty to meekly submit to the decree of an all-wise and most merciful God, ending the earthly career of LOUIS OUEILJE in the prime of his life and usefulness.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> <em>It is Resolved,</em> By the City Council of Lafayette, that in the death of Louis Oueilhe, our town Marshal, we have lost an officer whose ambition it was to perform the difficult and responsible duties of his office properly and satisfactorily; this community, a good man and useful citizen; and his family, a kind and considerate husband and father.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><em> Resolved,</em> That the Council heartily sympathize with the family of the deceased, and that a copy of these resolutions be transmitted to the bereaved widow.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> A. J. MOSS, P. GERAC, JOHN O. MOUTON, </span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><em>Committee.</em></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> And the same was unanimously adopted.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> On motion, the Council proceeded to elect by ballot a Constable for the unexpired term of Louis Oueilhe, with the result following:</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> A. Micaud ... 4 votes.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> C. H. Bradley ... 1 vote.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> And said Micaud was declared duly elected for the unexpired term.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The Council then adjourned.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">W. B. BAILEY, Mayor.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">CHAS. D. CAFFERY, Secretary.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"> <span style="font-size: small;">Lafayette, La., Dec. 1st, 1890.</span></span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">The Police Jury met this day in regular session, with the following members present: C. P. Alpha, J. G. St. Julien, C. C. Brown, Ford Huffpauir, O. Theriot, A. A. Delhomme and A. D. Landry. Absent R. C. Landry.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The resolution, appropriation $500.00 for the purpose of a suitable site for a graded school in Lafayette, was adopted, to-wit:</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> <em>Be it Resolved,</em> That the sum of $500.00 be and is hereby appropriated for the purpose of purchasing a site for a graded or high school for white children in the town of Lafayette, and the President is authorized to act in conjunction with the President of the School Board in the selection of said site and draw a warrant for the amount out of any funds not otherwise appropriated.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The resolution relative to hogs was again laid over.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> A petition from the citizens of the 8th Ward, praying for a jury of freeholders to trace a public road East from Mr. Comeaux's was laid over.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> A petition from the Recorder of Brands, praying to be authorized to transcribe the record of brands from the old book to one of more substantial binding, was read, and the President appointed a committee of one to confer with the various parochial authorities interested in the matter.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The committee on the Carencro bridge presented a final report in effect that the said bridge had been completed to their satisfaction, and recommended the payment of $424.50 to the contractor, Mr. G. L. Singleton. On motion the report was approved as read.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> By motion of Mr. Huffpauir, the following jury of freeholders appointed to trace public road in the 2nd Ward were discharged from duty previously assigned, to trace a road from Guidry's bridge running West to connect with the public road leading from Duson to Vermilion parish, and thence running North to connect with the public road leading from Scott to Duson: Jno. Nugent, Antoine Guidry, Israel Prejean, Vilior Duhon, Burton Smith and J. W. Broussard.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> By motion of Mr. Alpha, Don Louis Herpin was appointed road overseer of the 1st District, 3rd Ward, vice E. Marquis, removed.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The Treasurer submitted his monthly report as follows:</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> LAFAYETTE, LA., Dec. 1st, 1890.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> To the President and members of Police Jury, Parish of Lafayette:</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Gentlemen: The following is a statement of receipts and disbursements of parish funds since last report:</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> WM. Clegg, Justice fees ... $41.50</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Selected News Notes (Advertiser) 12/13/1890.</span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Mr. A. Labe, down at the railroad, has just received his holiday goods, which he is selling at lowest prices.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Mr. T. Hebert is making some neat additions to the rear of this handsome and cosy residence on Madison street.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Miss Lea Gladu left Thursday for Houma, La., where she will spend tine as the guest of her aunt, Mrs. L. Moise.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Our hotels have been doing a splendid business the past six weeks, most of them being literally crowded all the while. This is evidence that Lafayette parish is attracting the attention of the country at large.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> Mr. H. Knecht, an old and experienced pharmacist, assumed charge of the dispensing department of the Moss Pharmacy, on the 5th inst.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The unusually large stocks of fresh goods which our merchants generally are now displaying is sufficient evidence of the prosperity of the surrounding country. Supply must meet the demand, and our merchants are all "loaded, cooked and primed." No use to anywhere else for anything you need. Lafayette Advertiser 12/13/1890.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"> From the Lafayette <em>Advertiser</em> of December 13th, 1879:</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Mr. Chas. A. Whitney, acting for the Morgan Company, has notified the traveling public that an accommodation train for passengers will run regularly to New Iberia after the 8th inst., in connection with the train from New Orleans to the Bay. This enables one on leaving the city in the morning to arrive at this place in the evening of the same day, - of this improvement no one, we suppose, will fail to advantage.</span></span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The extension from New Iberia to this place is in course of construction and the force employed in track laying were, by last report, near Lafayette's coulee, - the eastern boundary of this Parish.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> The progress made by the workmen on the bridge across the Vermilion Bayou is not amazingly rapid ; but, we take it, that as the Morgan Company is far in advance of the Louisiana Western Company, and is not anxious to reach this place for the completion of the Western road there is no need for a rapid construction. Lafayette Advertiser 12/13/1879.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;"> Steamer Service. - </span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">We learn that the Steamer Exchange has abandoned the Harvey Canal route, on account of the delays caused by the shoal water and rough sea. By way of the Atchafalaya and mouth of Red River, she will hereafter make regular trips. </span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span>The present financial condition of this Parish demands attention at the hands of the authorities that be. Just think of it - Parish warrants are offered at fifty cents on the dollar. The Parish Treasury is empty. The Court House is in need of paint and repairs. The jail condemned by each succeeding grand jury for years past. The public roads are in a most disgraceful state - and almost every bridge in the parish dangerous to cross. We have long forborne to call attention to these matters publically for obvious reasons. Complaints now are heard from every direction and something must be done for our relief. The Police Jury must stop some of the leaks and the members of the Legislature must get us some relief from our debt by allowing us to bond it, thereby allowing a part of the current taxes to be devoted to the most pressing needs.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"> From the Lafayette <em>Advertiser</em> of December 13th, 1873:</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Last Tuesday, a son of Mr. Benoit de St. Clair, of this parish met with a severe accident from the discharge of his shot gun whilst mounting his horse. The whole charge taking effect on one side of his face producing a very severe and dangerous wound. Lafayette Advertiser 12/13/1873.</span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Fresh Groceries. -</span><span style="font-size: small;"> Mr. Will Clegg of the firm of M. P. Young & Co., has just returned from New Orleans, with one of the largest and most complete stocks of Groceries ever brought to this town. They invite the public generally to call and see for themselves. Lafayette Advertiser 12/13/1873.</span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;">Masonic. - </span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">On Saturday the 6th inst., an election was held for officers of Hope Lodge, No. 145 F. A. M., at their hall in Vermilionville, and the following Brothers, elected and appolated, were duly installed for the next passing year by M. W. G. Master, M. E. Girard:</span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> F. S. Mudd, W. M.; L. M. Roger, S. W.' J. J. Caffery, J. W.; Wm. Brandt, Treasurer; J. A. Chargois, Secretary; J. H. Wise, S. D.; J. N. Judice, J. D., J. D. Trahan and B. A. Salles, Stewards; Jean Brun ,Tyler. </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;">Grand Fair. - </span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">The members of Good Hope Baptists' Church (colored) will open a Grand Fair in Mr. McBride's building, near the Masonic Lodge, on the 31st of December 1873, for the purpose of raising means for the erection of a building to be used as a church. This is indeed a kindable undertaking on the part of our colored citizens and we wish them success. </span></span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> THE RESTAURANT will be one of the main Features of the FAIR and no one coming to the FAIR need suffer from the Pangs of Hunger.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>THE TOM-BOLLA BOOTH will be practically under the same management as last year. The Roulette will be there and many costly articles will be played off. The lucky winners will have something to remember the of the Fair. As no FAIR can be Successful without a PUNCH BOWL WELL FILLED one of the most conspicuous places has been reserved for that ALL Important Factor. If you don't believe that the contents of that Enchanted Bowl Is Beverage Fit For a King just try a Glass and doubt no more.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Lots of amusement will be furnished for every one. Let everybody turn out and help make the FAIR a GRAND SUCCESS. The Greater the success of the Fair the sooner we will have a church.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> THOSE COLDLY DISPOSED have also been remembered. Ice Cream in its many forms will play an important part at the FAIR. Ice Cream is always cold and Fine but where it is the coldest and finest is at the FAIR. At the Candy Booth you will find Fancy Bon Bons of all kindsl Homemade Candy of all Sorts. Chewing Gum, Etc. Young Ladies, make your Beaux play ball for Candy. It is great. Ask any of the Candy Ladies.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Those of a musical turn have a great treat in store. Music will be furnished by the Lafayette Concert Band and the local talent under the able management of Mesdames Alf. Mouton, B. J. Pellerin and Miss Mamie Rooney and Messrs. F. V. Mouton, P. Geract who with our Rev. Pastor as Director are preparing a program seldom equaled outside of large cities. That alone will be worth a trip to the Fair.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> Our last Fair was a success but let us all strive to make these Two Days RED LETTER DAYS in the History of Lafayette. Tell your friends about Our FAIR help Boost it UP.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><b> A committee has been appointed to secure Rates and Excursions and rest assured that these gentlemen will get what they want. Prepare for a Large Crowd and a Fine Time. It will cost you less to live at the Fair than at home and besides you can leave all worry behind. The only thing to do will be Sit Down, Eat, Drink and be Merry. Close your house and Come and Camp with us on the Fair Grounds. Remember there will be all sorts of Amusements at the Fair. Plenty to Eat and Drink so when you leave the Fair do so prepared to stay. Be the first to get there Saturday and the last to leave the grounds Sunday night. One more reason for coming to the Fair is that there will be NO LOTTERIES there. Won't that be a curiosity a Church Fair Without a LOTTERY. A splendid Silver Set, Dresden China Clock, French Beveled Plate Mirror and Landscape Picture will be disposed of Sunday afternoon for the benefit of the Church Fund. From now on let the Password and Slogan be : 'Meet Me at the Grand Annual Fair; Meet Me on the Church Grounds; Meet Me.</b></span><br />
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