LAFAYETTE PARISH NEWS

Lafayette Parish News

THE STATE OF LOUISIANA. PARISH OF LAFAYETTE. Parish Court. WHEREAS Andre Dejean Martin, of the parish of Lafayette, has filed said Court a petition praying to be appointed Administrator of the Succession of Valery D. Martin, deceased. Any person intending to make opposition to said appointment will file the same in said Court, in the town of Vermilionville, within ten days from the publication of this notice, otherwise said appointment will be made. - . - Given under my official signature in the own of Vermilionville, this 14th day of March 1873. ' A. MONNIER, Clerk   Police Jury February 3rd 1873. The members elect of the Police to wit : O. Duncan of the first ward S. Montgomery of the second. Juan Bernard of the third, R Leblanc of the fourth and R. C. Landry of the 'fifth ward, and proceeded to organize by electing by acclamation Mr. G. Dubeau as President. On motion. The salaries of the officers were fixed as follows : Clerk $130 Treasurer $150, Constable $100. Printer $225 for publishing the proceedings in French and English, District Attorney pro tem $400.On motion. The salary of the keeper of the Court House was abolished. The following officers were duly elected for the ensuing year : A. J. Moss Clerk M. E. Girard Treasurer, Edgar Mouton Constable, Win, B. Bailey Printer and C Debaillon District Attorney pro. tern On- motion, The President appointed Messrs. Montgomery, Leblanc and Landry a committee to inform the officers of the election', who reported that they had done. .The report of the Treasurer was received and referred to a committee composed of Messrs. Montgomery, Landry and Debailion, and the same committee was instructed to prepare an estimate of the debt and expenses of the parish for the current year and report all the next meeting to this body. : . . ..' The following resolution. were .adopted Resolved, That hereafter the use of the Court House is prohibited for the giving of balls, concerts or any public exhibition. Resolved, That Theodule Hebert jr., be authorized to remove the. drove well no standing on the Court House square, on condition that he erect it on the street am near the banquet and connect with it a horse-trough, all in a proper and convenient manner for the use of the public, and to keep it in good condition al his expense. On motion, The Constable is directed to notify the Collector of taxes (hat the Police Jury will be ready and expect to settle with him on the first Monday of March next. , • On motion. The grog shop Incense of Sevenne Babineaux is hereby remitted. On motion, the Police. Jury then adjourned to the first Monday of March next A. J. MOSS, Clerk. G DUBAU President.4-15-1931 RUSTON LEADER

LAFAYETTE ADVERTISER, LAFAYETTE. LA.

JANUARY 11, 1905

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Personals…. Those Who Come and Go

The Baton Rouge Bulletin has been purchased by a stock company and its name changed to The State.

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Special reduced prices on family groups until Feb. 1, at Moore & Beeler’s Studio.

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C. W. Nichols resigned his position with the Southern Pacific a few days ago, andhas been succeeded by Robt. Stenhouse.  Mr. Nichols was tendered a supper by his friends at Delhommer’s restaurant.  He leaves today for his old home in Algiers.

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Wischan & Domengeaux make delicious cakes, try them and see how nice they are.

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All kinds of Garden Seeds  –  fresh, in bulk or packages, at the Moss Pharmacy.

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Henry Gerac, who is engaged in business in Beaumont, Tex., is at home for a couple of weeks.

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Carter makes picture frames to order.

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Misses Mignon and Loula Robicbaux, and Mr. Albert Robichaux spent Sunday in St. Martinville.

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Edwin Clapp shoes, none better, either for comfort or service, -- Levy Bros.

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See Parkerson & Mouton for any kind of insurance.  Eight years’ experience.

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Our specialty is fresh groceries – Morgan & Debaillon.

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Miss Isaure Guidry visited Scott Monday, returning yesterday.

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We are selling all winter goods at greatly reduced prices.  Call and see our bargains. – Schmulen

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Hyman Plonsky, of Washington, came on a visit to relatives and friends here Sunday.

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FREE TUITION to all in that excellent, practical, Progressive Institution, Harris’ Business College, Jackson, Miss.  They can take only a limited number.  Write them at once.

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We still have a nice assortment of clothing and winter goods, and we are still selling them way below regular prices – Levy Bros.

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The same careful  attention given Kodak finishing as regular studio work. – Moore & Beeler’s.

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Ladies like Schmulen because they can always find there such nice patterns and pretty designs in ladies’ goods.

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Misses Anna Hollier, Nina Titard and Laurence and Eva Dosman,  of Opelousas, visited friends here Sunday.

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Our stock of groceries is complete in every particular.  Prudhomme & McEaddin.

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Sheriff Swords and Ike Stagg, of Opelousas, were in town Sunday.

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Miss Marie Sandoz, of Opelousas, passed through Lafayette Sunday en route to New Orleans.  She was accompanied by her sister, Miss Nina.

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If you are not one of our patrons, better give us a trial order, you will be pleased.  Morgan & Debaillon.

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Ladies will find that in winter dress goods we are offering some specially attractive bargains.  Levy Bros.

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After spending a few days in Lafayette, C. C. Wier, returned to his home in Bunkie Monday.

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Dudley Campbell visited New Iberia Sunday.

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Don’t worry over a hot stove cooking cakes and pastry, when you can get both from Wischan & Domengeaux.

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Mrs. A. D. Landerkin, of Richmond, Va. Is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Leo Judice, at her lovely home in Scott.

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Hawes hats have style and wearing qualities that make them favorites – Levy Bros.

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Mrs. Harper and daughter left Monday for Boyce, where they will visit relatives.

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Mrs. F. A. Lyons, of New Orleans, president of the Louisiana Conference of the Woman’s Home Mission Society, spent from Friday afternoon until Saturday afternoon with Mrs. E. R. Kennedy.

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Auguste Labbe went to Opelousas Monday on business.

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Solid carload Woven Wire Fencing just received, and we are going to sell very cheap. – Vordenbaumen Lumber Co., Ltd.

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FOR SALE – One lot containing one arpent of ground, situated in the western part of the town of Lafayette. Good fence and outhouses. For particulars address – Mrs. Onezia Vincent, 114t  Kaplan, LA.

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Police Jury Notes

The Police Jury met in regular session Thursday with all members present except Alex Verot.  After approval of the minutes the following business was taken up:

A report was received from Capt. J. C. Buchanan and Dr. F. J. Mayer, who went as parish delegates to the Boll Weevil Convention.

Jury commissioners who served at the last general election were allowed five dollars a day, after the Jury had consulted the parish attorney as to the proper amount of compensation under the law.

The committee appointed to trace a road from Carencro to Bayou, Vermilion, reported that all property holders were willing except two.  The report was referred to Juror Connolly.

The committee appointed to settle with the parish tax collector and parish treasurer, were given further time upon their request.

Mr. Theall reported that the Cade bridge had been completed.  Report was accepted.

Mr. Boudreaux reported that the bridge on Coulee Platt is not completed and that the contractor asked for further time, which was granted and payment authorized for part of work already finished.

Mr. spell reported the condition of drainage of the public road in the second ward near the land of Guidry heirs, and recommended that the drainage be made on the south side of the road as better results would be obtained.

The Jury requested Assessor Melancon to furnish them a list of the license payers’ for this year.

The question of drainage of the public roads in the vicinity of Chas. Darby’s land was referred to the parish attorney.

The following delegates were appointed upon request of Gov. Blanchard to attend the Cotton Growers’ Convention in New Orleans to be held Jan. 24-26;  E. G. Voorhies, Chas. O. Mouton, S. R. Parkerson, J E. Mouton and A. E. Mouton.

The president of the Jury was authorized to grant a certificate to the effect that Ex- Sherriff I. A. Broussard had settled in full for all taxes and licenses collected during his tenure of office from 1886 to 1904.

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The Sugar Campaign

Sugar Planters’ Journal

A resumption of ideal weather conditions this week has come to many mills as a fitting ending to an exceptional campaign, for while the majority of the State’s factories had completed operations prior to New Year’s a number yet had enough cane to keep them going for four days to four weeks longer.  At this writing in fact, a little standing cane still remains scattered about in different parishes, and a great deal of windrowed cane in the aggregate is to be milled before the 1903-04 campaign will have been brought to its end.  Even with good weather prevailing for the next three weeks, up to the first of February a few of our large mills will be kept at their grind.  An anomalous feature of this sugar making is the sugar yields now secured from stand cane are scarcely appreciably less than those go from windrowed cane, when a little lower tripping is done, and the windrowed cane has kept remarkably well of it laid down nearly two months ago and not showing any deterioration.

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Violated Fish and Game Laws

Thursday evening Sheriff Lacoste arrested Victorin and Bernard Bourque two young white men from Vermilion parish for violating the fish and game laws passed by the last Legislature.  They had brought a wagon load of fish to town and were offering them for sale.

At certain seasons of the year it is against the law to have certain kinds of fish in one’s possession or to offer them for sale.

Judge Pugh fined them $23.50 each, which they promptly paid and still had $7.50 each left from the proceeds of the sale of the fish.

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City Council Proceedings – Lafayette, La., Jan. 2, 1905

A regular meeting of the City Council was held this day, with Mayor Chas. D. Caffery presiding.  Members present: F. Demanade, A. E. Mouton, D. V. Gardebled, Geo. A. Deblanc, Hy. Fontenot, M. Rosenfield.  Absent: John O. Mouton.

Moved and seconded that minutes of last regular meeting be approved as read.  Carried.

The following petition was presented to the City Council:

To the Honorable Mayor and the members of the City Council of Lafayette, La.

The petition of the following property holders of Lafayette with respect represents:

That they are the owners of property on the north side of Main street from the intersection of Gordon street, with said Main street.

That, for the improvement of said street, they wish to have constructed a cement walk on the north side of said Main street between the intersections mentioned.  That as places for residence are built along said street a walk of four or four and a half feet in width without the cement curbing would answer all the purposes of such a walk, and they therefore petition you Honorable body to enact an ordinance in conformity with this petition.

Respectfully submitted, Julian Mouton, Adrien Theall, Orther C. Mouton, W. W. Lone, H. D. Guidry, M.D., Faustin Vincent, Jerome Mouton, Rosseau Dugas.

Considering the foregoing petition it was moved and seconded that said petition be referred to the street committee, with instructions to get the views of a competent workman as to the feasibility of a walk without a curbing.  Carried.

Chairman of Water and Light Committee reported that new work at the plant was progressing favorably and would be ready for use shortly, and that supply of water from the well after repairing connections is such as not to require the goring of a new well.

Lafayette, La. Jan. 2, 1905,

To the Hon. Members of the City Council, Lafayette, La.

Dear Sirs, -- Kindly grant me permission to raise the roof of the building adjoining my store at least four feet after we improve, making it more substantial and serviceable.  If permission s granted, I shall use galvanized rows which will reduce the danger of fire.

Yours respectfully,  Mrs. W. Tanner.

Moved and seconded that this Council grant the permission to Mrs. W. Tanner under conditions as above stated.  Carried.

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Trust Bluster

During the campaign, says the St. Louis Republic, Mr. Roosevelt’s plea was the great achievements under the Sherman antitrust law.  The pointed with pride to the Northern Securities decision and the Beef Trust prosecution.  Now Northern securities are doing precisely what the Supreme Court told them not to do and the Beef Trust is disobedient.  The same set of directors is operating both of the roads that were restrained from merging and the Beef Trust is hammering down the price of live stock, forcing up the price of beef and operating in restraint of trade.  There might just as well have been no Northern Securities prosecution and no great legal crusade against the Beef Trust in behalf of the suffering people.  The administration is pleading the imperfections of the Sherman law; and seemingly as an excuse for the want of further prosecutions under that law.  By proving that the law is inadequate the administration will seek to excuse not only it inaction during the past, but the do-nothing policy which has become increasingly evident to those who have paid any attention to the recent conduct of the country’s affairs by the Republican party.

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Steam Exhaust Received

The water supply at the power house is all right again.  Mr. Melchert states that since he went over the pump connections, repaired the valves and made a general repair the flow of water is as good as ever.

The new steam exhaust has been received and is being put in position.  It will do away with the noise of the plant to a great extent and at the same time by converting the steam into hot water and conveying it to the boiler will save from 5 to 10 per cent in fuel, which will amount to a considerable sum in a year.

The power house is a very interesting place nowadays with its fine modern machinery, and will well repay a visit.

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Unfortunate Accident

Louis Broussard, son of Mr. Numa Broussard, had the misfortune to have the first and second finger and thumb of his right hand cut off Saturday morning.  He was funning a planer in Camille Broussard’s cabinet shop when the glove which he wore to protect his hand, caught in the planer and before he could extricate his hand it had been drawn in and two fingers and his thumb cut off.  His many friends sympathize with him in his unfortunate mishap.

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Woman’s Club Meeting

The Woman’s Club met Dec. 31, with Mrs. John Givens as hostess.  Mrs. Blake being absent, Mrs. F. E. Davis called the meeting to order.  After the business was transacted, the following program was rendered:

Civil Government, chapter seven - Mrs. W. A. LeRosen

The Native Llement in Early American Sculpture  - Mrs. Tom Hopkins

Readings “Adam and Jefferson” by Daniel Webster

The Declaration of Independence by Thomas Jefferson-  Mrs. F. E. Davis

There being no further business the club adjourned; after which Mrs. Givens served delicious refreshments.  The club will meet Jan. 14, with Miss Lea Gladu as hostess.

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Gordon Hotel Arrivals

J. G. Bratton, St. Louis, Mo.;  M.  Levy, New Orleans, La.; A. A. McDonald, New York; A. R. Sanders, New York,;  Thos. T. Taylor, R. P. Williams, Lake Charles; W. F. Short, Dallas, Texas; Nellie Burgoyne, W. A. Mosley, H. Coffins, W. Neinager, Jerry Hetzelle, Ethel Lambert, “Other Peoples Money”, L. H. Haulot, Louis J. Tull, New Orleans, La.; Josie Kantrevitz, San Francisco; Hunter Jarrean, New Orleans, La.; C. S. Hammond, Chicago; Jno. W. Burquor, Raynes A. F. Whittington, M. L. Delahoussrye, F. O. Corney, City; John W. Rankin, New York; Chas, A. Favrot, M. Felix, New Orleans, La.; J. U, Canada, Denver; Cora Louis Chapman, Florence Noar, Dorothy Adams, A. Deserted Bride, W. L. Batho, St. Louis; Chas. C. Barthink, New York; Jane Garries; Leonce Jacobs, E. J. Fickens, New Orleans; J. F. Henricks, Crowley; Gilbert Bonin, Abbeville La.; I. A Broussard, Lafayette, La.; Thomas L. Moore, New Iberia, La.; A. Shapiro, Crowley, La.; Galbert Combeaux, City; L. D Nickerson, City; E. U . Kenderricks, Alt. Levy, G. G. Watkins, A. H. Cobb, New Orleans La.; W. B. Weil, New York; Edwin C. Hagg, Alexandria, La.; A. J. Ortmeyer, New Iberia, La.; Jos. Goldsmith, New York; R. J. Husley, Port Arthur; A. H. Cobb, New Orleans, La.; J. R. Colomb, Fred and Schmidz, A. Peek, Don Louis Herpin, J. B. Benard, H. Barrainget, C. E. Hemisch, Wm Levy, M. Breeding, M. F. , Saul Broussard, W. A. LeRosen, Sidney Mouton, Fred Rupeta, C. Lusted, Sr., G. B. Knapp, K. R. S., R. P. Cockesham, Noel A. Magnon, Frank Petede, B. Clegg, Ernest Mouisset, Chas. Debaillon, Louis O. Emes, C. C. Placide Breaux, K. Pl Frank Musaedria, K. P.’ Valery Boudraux, C. Spell, A. B. Denbo, R. O . Wood, C. D. Greig, City; Edgard Guilbeau, Carencro; E. W. Kendrick, New Orleans, La.; Betty Walker, Lake Charles; Dr. Cushman and wife, Abbeville, La.; R. L. Dicks; New Orleans, L. ;  W. Scott Heywood, Anse La Butte; J. J. Vancleve, Chatt. Tenn.; O. P. Mohr and wife, New Orleans, La.; A. W. Chase, Atlanta Ga.; H. P. Beeler, City; Halton George, Beaumon, Tex.; Edwin Watts, Beamont, Tex.; Gayle Knapp, Adrian, Mich.; Jos. Goldsmith, New York; a. M. Smith, Abbeville, La.; Zula Smith, New Burn, Tenn.; E. J. Higginbotham, City; M. L. Delahoussaye, Coonville; J. L. Bienvenu, Free Town; Charley Martin, McComb; Agmon Broussard, Porto Rico, C. Z. Brewd, New Orleans, La.; James J. Levy, New York ; C. J. Brand, New Orleans; W. H. Broderick, Leo Lindheim, E. Gerde, A. Fredlander, Jos. Duffy, Sam Trahan, M. M. Weil, Victor D. Levy, R. O. Hinel, L. H Lyons, W. R. Yates, New Orleans; E. Levy, J. H. Simon, St. Louis; Sam J. Levy, New York; Jno. A. Buquor, Rayne La.; T. E. Matthews, Cranfordville, La.; W. J. Schwartz, Atlanta, Ga; Walter Meyers, Finnigans Pall; J. G. Broussard, New Iberia, La.; S.Eude, New York; Dr. Lee A. Stone, Louisville, Ky.

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Installation Services

Tonight there will be installation services at the Presbyterian Church, the occasion being the assumption of the pastorate of the church here by Rev. f. E. Rogers who has been serving this church and the churches in Opelousas and Bunkie.  Rev. B. L. Price, of Alexandria, will preside and preach the sermon, Dr. Allison, of Lake Charles, will charge the pastor and Mr. J. F. Christian of Crowley, will charge the people.

Installation services in the Presbyterian Church are very important and impressive.  The public is cordially invited to be present.

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Peddler Had No License

Deputy Peck arrested a back peddler Tuesday, who failed to produce a license for 1905, when called upon.  He was fined $15.00, which he promptly paid.

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Real Estate Transfers

For the Week Ending Jan. 11, 1905

Vordenbaumen  Lumber Co. to  Edwin Smith, 2 lots in Vordenbaumet Extension. $300.

Zulma Cormer, wife of Lazard Duhon to Adam Cormer, 21 acres wood and prairie land and improvements, $700.

Eck Laughlin to Jno. W. Davis, 10 acres land 2^nd ward, $220.

Noah Hannon to W. J. Holmes, 25 acres of land and improvements, $287.50.

Vordenbaumen Lumber Co., to Wm. Montgomery, lot in Vordenbaumen Ext., $186.50

Victor Breaun to Edmond Breaun, lot in Mills Addition, with improvement, $385.

Francois Rogeur to Kossuth Blanchet, 58 arpents of land with improvements, $1700.

Felix Richard to Felis Richard, 20 arpents land with improvements, $881.

C. D. Caflery to Mrs. Louis Dommingeaux, 33  arpents  land, $2500.

Geo. J. Melchor to Alcee Brasseux, a lot in Carencro, with imrpovements, $400.

Mrs. B. Falk and L. B. Bendel to August Domingue, lot in Mudd Addition, $115.

Chas. O. Mouton to J. Berchmance Mouton, 25 arpents land with improvements, $1800.

Clovis Breaux to Chas. A. Miller, 30 arpents wood and prairie land, $550.

Edmond J. Dupuis to Chas. A. Miller, 138.50 acres land, $2900.

J. Clemile Benard, Jr., to Leon Bernard, lot in Scott, $100.

Alex Guilbeau and wife to Jos. Martin, 2 fractional lots in McComb Addition, with improvements, $200.

Maxmillen Trahan to Mrs. Margaret Duhon Trahan, 4 acres land, $200.

J. G. Navaree and wife to Adely Navaree and Jno. L. Cain, 8 acres land, $140.

Lezema Cormier, wife of Rodolph Pellet, to Oneal Sonnier, 3 acres wood land, $200.

Cholasti Cormier to Francois Gaspar, 14 acres land, $300.

Jack R. Davis to Jas. Walsh, lot in Duson, $50.

Adam Cormier to Cholasti Cormier, 14 acres land, $300.

Vordenbaumen Lumber Co., to albert G. Coosa, lot in Vordenbaumen Extension, $176.

Aurelien Domingue to Mrs. Alcide Alleman, 80 acres of land with improvements, $1831.

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The Lafayette Home Institute

The patrons of this school will be glad to know that Prof. Greig will continue in charge and that no interruption in the session need be anticipated.  Mrs. W. G. Webb, a graduate of the Natchitoches State Normal, and for many years a successful teacher in the public schools of this town and parish, will conduct the regular work with a qualified assistant.  The Institute has an established reputation and certificates given pupils entitle them to entrance into the Industrial Institute without examination.

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List of Letters

Remaining uncalled for in the Lafayette post office for the week ending January 7, 1905:

Gentlemen

J. J. Allen                                                               Bendroux Alfred                             Leigh,t, J. E.

Adams, Battirs                                                   Caldwell I. K.                                     Clary Charley

Benoit, Alexandre                                           Isaac Edward Walter                       Renshaw, Evan

Bernard, Elic                                                       Johnson, Aron                                   Wilson Edmond

Ladies

Adeline M. Miss.                                              Johnson, Mary Mrs.                        Rochon, Della Miss (2)

Amus, Orelyia Mrs.                                         Kelly W. M.                                         Walker Annie

Arceneaux Mary                                              Laundry Louise Miss                       Willis Lovinier Miss

Boyt Mary, care Jennie Martin                   Roussel L. A. Mrs.

These letters will be sent to the dead letter office January 21, 1905, if not delivere before.  In calling for the above, please say “Advertised,” giving date of list.

                                                                J. R. Domengeaux, Postmaster.

submitted by Nancy O.

LAFAYETTE ADVERTISER

LAFAYETTE, LA., JANUARY 18, 1905

New Blacksmith shop

We, the undersigned, will open a blacksmith shop opposite Tanner’s store, on or about Jan. 16.  We will do all kinds of carriage work and heavy forging and solicit the patronage of the public.  J. A. Menville, E. P. Parent.

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Wesley Beadle, some of Mr. Wm. Beadle, who has been quite sick is improving.

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The Stage

Gallagher and Barrett and their merry company of funmakers come to the Jefferson Theatre, Wednesday, Jan. 18, in the evergreen success “Finnigan’s Ball.”

The classification of this piece has caused the newspaper critics throughout the country much thought and worry, inasmuch as it borders on light opera, tingles with farce comedy, is extremely spectacular and cleverly admits of many novel specialties.  In offering this production the management evidently intended to maintain the standard of former performances, and from all accounts they have certainly succeeded in their endeavors.

“Finigan’s Ball” is an elastic title which does not confine the members of the company to any particular walk in the dramatic highway, but allows them to wander off and change costumes, sing and dance, forma stage pictures, illustrate fads of the day and assume disguises, all of these digressions exercising no perceptible influence upon the progress of the play.  The supporting company has been selected with care and includes some of the best vaudeville talent and a strong singing chorus of pretty girls.

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Finnigans Ball

In spite of the lavish production given the melodramas which are founded upon popular novels and the elaborate revival of plays that were successful  years ago, it is comedy that the play-going public want, and a good clever comedy, presented by a capable company and produced with adequate scenery, is always sure of instant success.  Such a play is Finnigan’s Ball, which Gallagher and Barret will present at the Jefferson Theatre, Wednesday, Jan. 18.

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Texas and the Sunny south has been selected for Miss Bessie Toone’s debut as “Iris”, in Pinero’s famous drama which will be produced at the Jefferson Theatre, Monday, Jan. 23.

“Iris was probably the most discussed play in London and New York last season, the final verdict pronouncing it to be a masterpiece of construction and character drawing, ranking with the dramatists “e as the previous roles which have made her a popular favorite.  An unusually lavish production is promised by the management.  The scenery and stage settings are entirely new, being prepared especially for the occasion.  The company will be found quite equal to the demands of the play, which needs the most delicate handling each artist having been carefully selected with the author’s ideas of his characters in view, and rehearsed from the original prompt book used by Pinero for the London production.

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A. W. Pinero in a recent address says – The – art- the great and fascinating and most difficult art – of the modern dramatist is nothing else than to achieve that compression of life which the stage undoubtedly demands without falsification.”  It is the embodiment of the theory that makes his great social study “Iris: the epoch making play that it is.  It is one of the two or three plays produced during the last decade that will assuredly live taking the place with the “Second Mrs. Tanqueray” and “Letty” in the front rank of the dramatist achievements.  It will receive its first presentation here at the Jefferson Theatre, Monday, Jan. 23, and on this occasion Miss Bessie Toone, who is a native Texan, will appear in the title role.  A specially selected company will aid in the interpretation with a scenic equipment the replica of the London production.

Iris, which will be presented at the Jefferson Monday, Jan. 23, is reported to be a very fine production.  It will be the finest scenic production that will appear here this season.  They carry a carload of scenery and it is said that the spectacular effects produced are beautiful.

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Pay Your License

The public is hereby notified to pay their licenses at once to avoid costs.  L. LaCoste, Sheriff and Tax-Collector.

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List of Letters

Gentleman

Broussard, Cyprien                                                          Dillon, T. S.                                          Joseph, John

Breaux, Joseph                                                                 Foote, Jno. M                                    Mouton, D.

Bartram, Yon                                                                      Hamilton, J. J.                                    Whittington, R.

Ladies

Arens, Colite Mrs.                                                            Lee Clamp, Lee                                 Preston, Estella Miss

Andrews, Esta                                                                   Magies, Haycer Mrs.                       Richardson, Fanne Miss

Castelin, Ella Mrs.                                                             Mattare D. Miss                                                Stroute Clonten Miss

Johnson, Alze Mrs.

These letters will be sent to the dead letter office January 28, 1905, if not delivered before.  In calling for the above, please say “Advertised,” giving date of list.  J. R. Domengeaux, Postmaster.

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Constable Sale

Sidney J. Veazey vs Thomas Dennis

No. 92, 3^rd Justice Court of the Parish of Lafayeette

Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a writ of fleri facias issued by the Hon. Emile G. Arceneaux, Justice of the Peace of the 3^rd Ward of the Parish of Lafayette, in favor of Sidney J. Veazey and against Thomas Dennis and to me directed, I will at eleven o’clock a. m. on

Saturday, January 28, 1905

In front of Judge Arceneaux’s office in the 3^rd ward in said parish, offer for sale at public auction the following described property, to wit:

One gray mare, seized as the property of Thomas Dennis, under said writ of fleri facias.

John Constantin, Constable 3^rd Ward.

Constable Sale

Caliste Saoute vs Etienne Massy

No. 90, 3^rd Justice’s Court of the parish of Lafayette

Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a writ of fleri facias issued by the Hon. Emile G. Arceneaux, Justice of the Peace of the 3^rd Ward of the Parish of Lafayette, in favor of Caliste Saoute and against Etieene Massy and to me directed, I will at eleven o’clock a. m. on

Saturday, January 28, 1905

In front of Judge Arceneaux’s office in the 3^rd ward in said parish, offer for sale at public auction, the following described property, to wit:

One stove, pots, etc., seized as the property of Etienne Massy, under said writ of fleri facias.

Jno. Constantin,  Constable 3^rd ward.

Constable Sale

F. V. Butcher vs A. Landry

No. 89, 3^rd Justice’s Court of the Parish of Lafayette

Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a writ of fleri facias issued by the Hon. Emile G. Arceneaux, Justice of the Peace of the 3^rd ward of the Parish of Lafayette, in favor of F. V. Butcher and against A. Landry and to me directed I will at eleven o’clock a. m. on

Saturday, January 28, 1905

In front of Judge Arceneaux’s office in the 3^rd ward in said Parish, offer for sale at public auction, the following described property to wit:

One buggy seized as the property of A. Landry, under said writ of fleri facias.

John Constantin, Constable 3^rd Ward.

Constable Sale

Alfred Peck vs Blanche Martin

Third Ward Justice of the Peace Court, State of Louisiana, Parish of Lafayette

No. 269, Civil Docket

Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a writ of fleri facias issued by the Honorable H. L. Monnier, justice of the peace of the third ward of the parish of Lafayette in favor of Alfred Peck and against Blanche Martin and to me directed.  I have seized and will sell between legal sale hours on

Saturday, February 25, 1905

In front of H. L. Monnier’s  office at Lafayette, La., the following described property, to wit:

One lot and improvements situated in the Doucet and Trahan addition, being lot No. ___, bounded north by property of Edward Lilly, south by ___ street, east by ___ street, and property of Mrs. H. D. Guidry and west by property of Archie Lewis.  Terms cash on day of sale.

E. Begneaud, Constable Third Ward.

Sheriff’s Sale

Wm. A. Gorman vs. W. S. Ostheimer

18^th Judicial District Court, Parish of Lafayette, La.,

No. 44751/2

Public notice is hereby given that under and by virtue of an order of the Honorable 18^th Judicial District Court, in and for the parish of Lafayette, La., dated Jan. 17, 1905, and to me addressed and made and rendered in above cause, I, the undersigned sheriff of the parish of Lafayette, La., will offer for sale and sell for cash to the last and highest bidder at the front door of the court house at Lafayette, La. On

Saturday, Jan. 28, 1905

The following described property, to wit:

3 large hogs appraised at $20.00

12 small pigs appraised at $10.00

1 buggy appraised at $20.00

1 cow appraised at $30.00

1 red horse appraised at $40.00

1 lot chickens, geese, etc., appraised at $10.00

And  one lot of household goods.

Louis LaCoste, Sheriff, Lafayette Parish, La.

(Source: Lafayette Adviser, Lafayette, Louisiana, Wednesday, January 18, 1905, Transcribed by Richard Ramos)

Captured Another Contact

The Lafayette Mattress Factory has again shown that they can hold their own with other bidders and go them just a little bit better, by capturing another large contract.  This time it is to furnish a three story hotel in Alexandria.

Parkerson & Mouton moved into their handsome new office in the Gordon Hotel building Saturday, where they will be charmed to meet their friends and incidentally furnish them all the different kinds of insurance they may happen to want.

Presbyterian Sociable

The ladies of the Presbyterian church will give a sociable at Mrs. Jas Kelly’s on Friday afternoon, beginning at 5 p. m.  The public is cordially invited.

Mrs. Jno. Faulk and children, who have been visiting their father, Mr. Wm. Beadle, returned to their home in Crowley yesterday.

JEFFERSON THEATRE

Opening Night a Big Success, large and Appreciative Audience Present.

The opening of the Jefferson Theatre Sunday night was a big success.  A large and appreciative audience was present and thoroughly enjoyed the high class attraction

Secured for the occasion.  Owing to the very cold weather many of the parish residents and those from neighboring towns were prevented from attending, otherwise the house would have been packed.  A number of Crowley, Opelousas and New Iberia people came over to witness the performance.

The theatre was in thorough trim for the occasion and when lighted up was beautiful.  The tasteful and elegant arrangement of the inside gave a fine effect and showed that Lafayette has indeed a jewel of a playhouse.  For the pleasure of the first audience and to add just the little extra touch to the elegance and charm of the theatre Mr. F. E. Davis, of the Moss Pharmacy donated a sufficient quantity “Janice” to perfume the entire house.  

Promptly at 8:30 the curtain was raised and for two hours those present were treated to a high class performance, which heretofore could only be seen at the New Orleans theatres.  Hoity Toity is a sample of the class of attractions which manager Girard hopes to provide for the people of Lafayette and in the two which will appear here, Finnigan’s Ball to-night, Iris next Monday night, he has been most successful in carrying out his purpose.

The stage of the Jefferson is the same size as the Tulane stage, and with the proper patronage the citizens of Lafayette may have the pleasure and opportunity of seeing the same class of plays that draw crowded houses in New Orleans without the discomfort and expense of going there.

Died

Mrs. Sidney Patin, nee Bella Bonin, died at her residence near town Monday night after a lingering illness of several months.  Funeral services were held at St. John’s Church yesterday at 4 p. m.  She leaves a husband and two little children.

Mr. Henry F. Greene was in Lafayette Monday arranging for the appearance of Miss Bessie Toone in “Iris” for Monday, Jan. 23.  The gentleman said, “I am pleased to see that you have named your b beautiful new theatre the Jefferson. I was Jefferson’s business manager for years and I have just written him to Palm Beach, Fla., telling him all about same.”

Why do you walk when you can own a Crescent bicycle for $25.00.  Give me your order for one now.  A. J. Bonnet, the bicycle doctor.

New Office

Mr. Gus Lacoste is having an office built for Dr. J. A. Martin on Jefferson street opposite the Jefferson Theatre.  It will be 12 x 20 feet.

Death of Solonge Broussard.

Little Solonge Broussard is no more.  Friday she attended school and was apparently well.  A sudden and fatal pneumonia seized her and Monday morning, just as the sun was awakening the new day, her little soul winged its way into the far beyond.  Solonge was a dear little girl and her untimely passing away just as she was budding into maidenhood id inexpressible sad.  Her cheerful smile, winning ways and lovely disposition made her a general favorite and those that knew her will grieve that they will see her no more.  Her little remains were borne to the Catholic Church yesterday morning at half past ten o’clock for the funeral services and then laid to rest in the Catholic Cemetery. The High School, of which she was a pupil, was dismissed yesterday and her classmates and teachers attended the funeral services in a body.

The School Board proceedings do not appear in this issue owing to the fact that Supt. Alleman has been so busy with his report to the State Superintendent, he has been unable to furnish the proceedings for publication.

Dislocated her Ankle.

Last Wednesday little Anna Voorhies, daughter of Mr. Felix Voorhies, while running on the play ground at school stepped on a brick or some other object and turned her foot dislocating her ankle.  The injury has proven very painful, but she is doing as well as could be expected.

Torian-Davis

Mr. P. B. Torian, a prominent young railroad man of this city and Miss Ray Davis, a charming young lady of Goliad, Tex., were married at the home of the bride’s mother Wednesday, Jan. 11.  Mr. and Mrs. Torian arrived here Thursday and are domiciled in a pretty little cottage on Vermilion street.

Jury Fixed Vehicles Tax.

The Police Jury at its meeting Thursday arranged with Assessor Melancon for the Assessment of lands in the parish at from $6 to $10 per acre.  The vehicle tax was fixed as follows: Wagons $1.00, surreys $1.00, buggies 75 cents, gigs 50 cents, and bicycles 50 cents.

Court Three Days

Judge Pugh held a three days session of court here Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.  Several negroes were fined for carrying concealed weapons, and a number of minor civil cases were disposed of.  Several divorce cases were before the court

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(Source: Lafayette Advertiser, Lafayette, LA December 6, 1905, Transcribed by Nancy Wright)

Personals - Those Who Come and Go

   Dr. J. F. Mouton returned last Wednesday after an absence of five months attending medical lectures in Chicago and New York on the eye, ear, nose and throat, which specialties he will take up and withdraw from general practice.

   The Falk Mercantile Co. are prepared to take charge of funerals and attend to all graveyard work. A fine rubber-tired hearse in stock.  

   Mr. Antoine Deffez and family went to New Orleans Monday for a few days visit.

   R. N. Gossett, who is traveling for a New Orleans firm, spent Sunday at home with his family.

   Mrs. Tom Hopkins and children, after a pleasant visit to her parents in Many, La, returned Saturday.

   Cashier J. J. Davidson, of the Bank of Lafayette, is again back at his post after quite a spell of illness.

   Misses Christina and O’Quin, teachers here last year, spent Thanksgiving in Lafayette, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Davis.

   Harvey White, telegraph operator at Carencro, was in town Friday.

   Wm. Segura, of New Iberia, spent Thanksgiving in Lafayette with friends.

   S. G. Reed, assistant division passenger agent, moved his family here from Victoria, Tex., Sunday. They are domiciled in the Melebert cottage.

   Rev. and Mrs. Henry Harper, of St. Martinville spent Thursday with his father, Rev. J. D. Harper.

   Sheriff and Mrs. Geo Henderson, of New Iberia were in town Thursday.

   Mr. and Mrs. Walter Melancon, of Breaux Bridge, were in Lafayette Sunday.

   Mrs. A. T. Comeaux and little children, of Youngsville were in town Thursday.

   Mr. Geo. Brown and Mrs. Geo. Melchior, of Carencro, were in town Monday afternoon.

   Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Blanchet, of Youngsville took in a Bunch of Keys at the Jefferson Monday night.

   Jules Clement, Jr., of Carencro, was a pleasant caller at our office yesterday. Mr. Clement informed us that he has opened a real estate office in Carencro.

   Mrs. C. Doucet and daughters, Mrs. A. J. Alpha and Miss Nini Doucet returned yesterday from Youngsville.

   John Torian was in town Saturday on business.

   Sheriff Lacoste made a trip to New Orleans Sunday.

Society

Meeting of Women’s Club

   The Women’s Club met Dec. 2, with Mrs. Kelly as hostess. After the president called the meeting to order and the minutes of the previous meeting were read, the following program was rendered:

Open discussion of Act IV, Leader                Mrs. Pellerin

Study of Act V, Leader                                  Miss Leftwich

Reading of scene 1 Act V, conducted by      Mrs. Davis

Shylock                                                           Mrs. De??                                           

Miss Rais Roll call, quotation from Act V.

   After the Club adjourned to meet Dec. 16 with Miss DeBlanc as hostess, at the home of Mrs. H. J. Pellerin.  Mrs. Kelley served refreshments which were enjoyed by all.

Notice

   A regular meeting of Home Fire Company will be held tomorrow, Thursday, at 7:30 p.m. important business. Gus Schmulen, Foreman

Notice

   The regular annual meeting of the stockholders of the First National Bank of Lafayette, to elect a board of directors for the ensuing year, will be held at the banking house Tuesday, January 9, 1906 between the hours of 10 a.m. and 12 m.

S. R. Parkerson, Cashier

Lafayette, La., Dec. 5, 1905

Strayed or Stolen

   Bay mare, medium height, about 12 years old, two front feet shod, shows marks of wagon harness, small white spot in forehead, blind in one eye, reward will be given for her return to. Jim Mouton

Carencro Notes

   Mrs. Camille Stelly visited Opelousas last Sunday.

   Mr. George Melchoir was a business visitor to Segura last week.

   Mr. Harvey White was one of the party who took in Opelousas last Sunday.

   Miss Hayes, of Rayne, has lately visited Miss Mary Lessley.

   Mrs. Henry Francis, after a pleasant visit to Mrs. Edward Miller, has returned to her home.

   Among those from Carencro who attended the dance at Grand Coteau last week were the following: Misses Phenie Miller, Camille Stelly, Lucile Breaux, Euphemie Sonnier and Mr. Willie Guidry.

   Mrs. Bechet entertained the Ladies Euchre Club last week in a most delightful manner.  The first prize was awarded to Mrs. George Brown and the consolation prize to Miss Mary Lessley. After the games, delightful refreshments were served.

   Thanksgiving passed off pleasantly and quietly. A holiday was given the students of the public school for which we presume they were graceful [sic].

   Mr. Harvey White took the occasion to make a two days visit to his parents in Jennings and a much needed rest from labor.                             

   Dr. Olliphant came up from the city and spent two days with his family, who are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Crow Girard

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