The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1881-09-24
IMPORTANT NOTICE.
Local Gleanings.

water is no longer scarcity.
The clear, beautiful weather this week.
been very favorable for gathering the
.nain,ler oftl'e cotton crop.
rs New Orlcrns and Pacific Railroad
4, move u blessing to this, parish this
in bringing supplies and goods,
ia there il 10 other method OF trans
shns freight
n;:trict Court still continues its session
a is slowly but surely .disposing Of the
.n,ro,s civil suits which burden the
..tst The term bids fair to be Il lengthy
very cool nights have prevailed since
/. rain. and it is asserted that frost made
!. .opearauce in this locality last Satur-
!, morning. We see no indications Of
|oeh visitation. The Thermometer was
low as 431.
correspondents, in Order to insure the
lmhlication Of their articles, must send
asir aann with their contributions, as
!. Indication Of their good faith. No
iaau.unieations will be published unless
Aa editorial rule is complied with. Make
note Of this.
I The yINDIcATOR Office was closed last
Jyaesday, and the employees discharged
hon, work during tho day, by the Editor
Chief, owing to the news Of the Plesi-
tnts death and the general suspension
business. This will account for some
eay in the issuance of this weeks edition.
The Brass Band were out last Sunday
sfernoon giving the public some music,
M the hill, near the corner of Church and
Third streets. It attracted large con-
I,mrse Of the little folks, and number Of
bur handsome young ladies. 1t is hoped
Hat the Band will continue these very at
uctiye and popular ont door concerts.
The rain Of last week seems to have
ben general throughout the country, and
kre is universal expression Of thank
illness OIL the part Of the people who have
uSered 20 long from the intense heat and
nuth. This indicates q transposition Of
u old adagc, and the blessing brightens
lit makes its appearance.
The D onaldsonville Chief began its Elev
stA Volume on the 10th. We extend to
wSonfrere our congratulations on it's an
versary. The Chief is one Of the most
Ieesting aud neatest printed journals
aoug our country exchanges, and we
hh our friend Bentley increased success
his journalistic career. ~
The Alexandria and Shreveport journals
n advocating . grand railroad celebra-
lon on the opening Of the New Orleans
sciac railroad, ut some central point be-
Ueen those two places. Robeline, in this
Aish, u fayorably mentioned in this con-
eetin. Let it be there, by all means,
ID Natchitoches will doubtless zine the
hvaaIyr in doing honor to the occasion.
= ri - - ~. se..
0ns Of the incidents Of the Banner pre-
atstisn was the voting for beautiful
4squet to b presented to the most popu-
h yeaas lady present. The contest was
pirilsd and resulted as follows: Miss Zef-
n \. Russell, 201 votes; Miss Josephine
aos, 40; scattering, 81. Amount re-
W. $3.50.
Con and other grain crops of this sect
mMay now be called failure this year
aear farmers had best prepare some
efs their stock during the winter.
ssand harley are excellent for winter
n and should be planted in large
nssities.
Ihasis 8 east iron lion surmounting
Ansky apex Of the bath house in the
nda surrounding the Bishops resi-
- in this city, which everlooks Sec
street. Recently some practical jo-
4elaletl that as the clock in st. Fran
trch tower struck u M, the iron
pfthe King Of beasts turned around
= sruuehing place. We do not pro
ns dhelose the names Of the promi-
dassHs who visited the spot to wit
ME wonderful phenomenon. The
4 curiosity moved them, but not
I y lion. s;s 3+l5 "a
- FireInen were marching down
hyton street, last Wednesday night
Supplemented the ylSp1cArok, as
assd the Office, with three rousing
~ md waving hats. This mark Of
80 and respect is highly appreia-
oar gallant citizen fircmen may
I'D that this jonrnslalways stands
tefarther the success Of every effort
y their organizations the pride and
gour city. Gentlemen, accept oui