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St. Landry democrat., 1881-09-03

Mr.. J. L. Perrodin, one of our sub
scribers at Vile Plate, complains that
he does not receive his paper. 1t goes
from this office regularly, in the pack
age with the others, and we hope the
postmaster at that place will see that he
gets it. Mr.. Perrodin has paid for the
paper, and he ought to have it.
St. Landry democrat., 1881-09-03

Engine No. II of the Morgan railroad
" hich burst it's boiler at Pattersonville,,
last Autumn, severely injuring the en-
eineer and scalding the fireman, made
its first trip to this place, since being
repaired, last Tuesday evening, at the
head of the freight train.
St. Landry democrat., 1881-09-03

How TO GET SICK.-Expose yourself
day and night, eat too much without
exercise work too hard without rest ;
doctor all the time; take all the vile
nostrums advertised; and then you
will want to know
HOW TO GET WELL.
Which is answered in three words
Take Hop Bitters !-[Express
St. Landry democrat., 1881-09-03

Last Monday there was a fire at
Carancro or st. Pierre, on the railroad,
lust beyond this parish, in the parish OF
Lafayette, which destroyed the church,
priests residence, and two cottages
supposed to be the work of an incen-
diary.
St. Landry democrat., 1881-09-03

Another week has almost passed
without rain. Cisterns are giving out,
wells are getting low, and water Tor
stock is becoming very scarce. Fall
gardens cannot be planted for lack OF
rain.
St. Landry democrat., 1881-09-03

Ayers Ague Cure has saved thou
sands Of lives in the malarial districts
of this and other countries. 1t is war
ranted certain and speedy remedy and
free from all harmful ingredients.
St. Landry democrat., 1881-09-03

Last Sunday evening little son Of
Carlos Devilliers, on Bayou Teche, was
thrown from a horse and instantly
killed
St. Landry democrat., 1881-09-03

We cannot publish communications,
unless, the writer's names are furnished
with them. A communication from
Bayou Chicot does not appear this
week, for that reason.
St. Landry democrat., 1881-09-03

One day last week. carpenter named
Clark, engaged in building the depots,
ETC., on the Morgan railroad, was run
over and killed by hand car, at White
vile Station.
St. Landry democrat., 1881-09-03

CATHOLIC CHURCH OF OPELOUsAs.-
We remind our readers that the great
mission, given on the occasion OF the
Jubilee, will begin tomorrow, Sunday,
at high mass. A full attendance is ex-
,aepfed
St. Landry democrat., 1881-09-03

The track of the Morgan railroad has
been laid to a point within three-quar-
tiers Of mile of Holmesville, where a
bridge is now being constructed.
St. Landry democrat., 1881-09-03
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
ron S.aLE.

3 Pair Creole Mules, $500 pair.
4 Woods Combined Now er and Self-Raking
Reaper, $4,000, or the
Reaper portion of above complete for $4,000.
Enquire of JAMES PEND1IL.
September 3d-4t
St. Landry democrat., 1881-09-03

Ayers Pills are general favorite, be-
cause of their powerful yet gentle OPP
Grafton. Medical men prefer them for
nervous or delicate constitutions.
St. Landry democrat., 1881-09-03

We call particular attention to Mr..
James Pendill's advertisement.
St. Landry democrat., 1881-09-03
DUBLIC SALE.

PROBATE COURT, PARISH ST. LANDRY
NO. 1864.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-21
Ledge and SOciefV.

The election of officers in Wooster Lodge, F. and A. M, will take place on next week Wednesday evening, and the officers will be installed on the same evening. On the same evening at o'clock directors of the Mutual Aid association will be elected in the con- mandery room. The installation of officers on the same evening will be public to mem bers of the lodge and their ladies. R. w. Fred. H. Waldron will be master of ceremo- nies, and F. M. John H. Leeds will act as grand marshal. In part second there will be music, songs and readings, and in part third 8 social in Union armory, with music by the Second regiment orchestra and E. D. Smith as prompter.
 Fred. B. Farnsworth is chairman of the executive committee, N. D. Sperry chairman Of the reception committee, E. F. Merrill chairman of the finance committee and A. c. Hendrick floor manager.
 , Franklin Chapter No. ?, R. A. M, elected the following officers last evening:
 Wm. W. Price, H. F.; Albert H. Hine, king Smith ". Clark. scribe; Edward A. Chatneld. treasurer i; Edwin W. Ensign secretary Walter R. Francis, CHI. Edward F. Mansfield, F. s.; Henry Hitchcock, RIA C..
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-21

The bright weather of Monday and Tues day brought good sample of the annual Christmas rush to the popular jewelry estab- lishment of MT. George L. Streeter, 232 Chapel street. The crowds at MT. Streeter' s is good indication that many hundreds of pleasant homes are to be rendered still pleas anter through the bestowal of beautiful gifts coming from the fine stock which MT. Street. CT with his usual taste and long experience in catering for New Haven and vicinity has laid before the public in his handsome store at such moderate prices for good goods. New goods constantly arriving and with extra help behind the counters all can be accom- modated and find the wished for bonanza Go early if you can.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-21
At KirbEsS.

Samuel H. Kirby's is a very attractive spot for purchasers of jewelry ''all the year round" and is so especially at this holiday season, Mr. Kirby's stock being large and specially selected with reference to the wants of the home trade. His stock includes a large variety of standard goods always in de- mand and sold at moderate prices. Here can be found the celebrated Vacheron & Constan- tine watch made in Geneva, Switzerland, a most reliable watch, for which Mir. Kirby is the agent also fine lot of standard solid silver goods for the household, very useful and attractive; also great variety of lock cts, pins, brooches, charms, watch chains, bracelets, diamond rings, diamond earrings, fancy clocks. gold pencils, etc., etc. As usu- and an extra force of help enables all to re- ceive attention.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-21
RRcRn1ian.

This evening the reception to Mir. Ariel Parish, now about to close his connection with the New Haven public schools as their superintendent, after about thirteen years of service highly aattering to himself and ser viceable to the city, will be given at the parlors of the Church of the Redeemer. Cards of invitation have been sent to large number of personal friends and the attend ance will include many gentlemen of promi- hence and position. It will last from to TO- The first hour will be devoted to the re- ception proper, to be followed by vocal and instrumental music. after which, as slight token of regard, the retiring superintendent will be presented with fine gold watch and chain, Mir. T. W. T. Curtis, principal of the High school, officiating as spokesman After ward other speeches will follow.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-21
At Washburn,s.

At E. L. Washburn's, 84 Church street, can be found a special fine line of imported goods, very creditable to their fine store and the city. The stock abounds with beautiful and desirable goods, which claim attention for their beauty and quality, and Mir. Wash burns is one of the places specially visited by Christmas buyers. few of the features of his stock are opera glasses. fine leather goods, order cases, pocketbooks, letter books, jewel boxes, albums, thermometers, fine perfumes, and toilet goods.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-21
Fair Haven.

Mir Charles s. Corbin, who died at his resi- dence on Clinton avenue on Monday, was for four or five years past in the drug business on East Grand street with his brother-frm of Corbin & Co.-and previously was in the grocery business, firm of Rowe & Corbin. He had been in failing health for months past, and only short time since he seemed hopefully improving, as is often the case with cases of that nature Deceased will be much missed by many friends. He leaves wife to sorrow for his loss. The funeral takes place this afternoon, probably attended by Rev. MT. Hovey, whose church deceased at- tended.
 On Monday evening next the Sunday school children at East Pearl street M. E. church have their annual Christmas festival-to in- clude music, dialogues, recitations, etc. The church will be handsomely trimmed and the presents suspended from a Jacobs ladder. St. James, church will be handsomely trimmed on Sunday, and the preparations are now in full progress with their attendant interest The entertainment for the Sunday school takes place Wednesday evening, Dec. 28, and there will be fine treat provided.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-21
LOCAL NEWS.
Brief Mention.

The Naugatuck railroad is heavily taxed with freight.
 The best pianos and organs for the least nnonev at Loomis' Temple of Music.
 The New England Railroad company have sent 75 gondola cars for coal to Ne"Ourg' and will send more shortly.
 The annual meeting of the Womans Chrls- tian Temperance Union will be held at Asso- citation Hall on Wednesday, Dec. 21, at p. m.
 The annual ball of the Brotherhood of Lo- comotive Engineers will be held at Carns Opera House Thursday evening, February 23' 1882.
 During the Christmas buying yesterday af- ternoon a sealskin sacque was lost out of carriage on Chapel street near State see advertisement.
 Don't forget those five-pound boxes of as- sorted candy at Ryder's for seventy-tiVe cents Call early to avoid the rush. All confectionery fresh and made from the best materials
 The funeral of J. W. King, member Of the Veteran Firemen's association, will be at- tended this afternoon. The veterans will meet at room 10 City Hall at D. m. sharp, and proceed in a body to the late residence of the deceased.
 In order to reduce his large stock, MT. George H. Ford will this morning place upon a table collection of porcelain, glass, bric- a-brac and Vienna gilt goods, including artl- cles of merit and good value, at discount ot fifty per cent
 The meetings at the Seamens Bethel will be discontinued the rest of this week on &C., count of trimming the chapel for Christmas
 The case of Andrew Leonard, so badly in iured at the Wire works, is more critical, cry sipelas having set in.
 Wm. D. Forbes read paper on "Crema- tion" before the Scientific society of Bridge port Monday evening. He had crematlng furnace on hand and incinerated the body of mouse in twelve minutes, squirrel ln twenty minutes and cat in thirty minutes, by way of illustration.
 The steady and strong tide of business in the store of Messrs. J. N. Adam & Go. shows plainly that this firm is fully maintaining the hold it has gained on the good will of our cit izens One chief attraction that their store always has for ladies is the perfect order and business like system that characterlzes It, Even in times like this week when, the store is crowded to it's utmost capacity with GUS toners, everything goes smoothly and pleas antly. But we know the good folks of New Haven too we'll to suppose that there IS noth- ing more in Messrs J. N. Adam & Go. s pop ularity. The real secret of it, no doubt is that they know just what is wanted by the trade of this city, they know when, how and where to get it, and they know that first and last and all through they must make the prices right This cardinal principle of busi- ness they evidently understand thoroughly {: ''Get the right kind of goods for your trade, and be sure that no one can possibly under sell you" This week they are making an un7 usually fue display of holiday goods and of holiday dry goods and walk through their store affords pleasure to everyone whether buying or not.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-21
VOL. XLIx.
NEW HAVEN, CONN.
Wednesday Morning. Dec. 21. 1881.
NEK ADKKRTIsRMKNTB To-DA y

At Loomis,-Pianos and Organs. Antique Curtains-Brown, Bolton Co. Chinese Cologne-Brown, Bolton Co. Christrnas Presents-4SO State Street. Christmas Presents-Geo L. Streeter. Christmas Presents-Peck Sperry. Christmas Pressnts-Brown, Bolton Co. Christrnas Goods--Andrew Goodman. Christrnas Goods-S. Silverthau Son. Ohristmas Goods-E. s. Osborn. Fine Confections-E E. Hall Son. for Rent-Tenement-T. F. Terry. Fine Articles-Whittelsey Co. Fur Trimmin ngs-Brown, Bolton < Co., Grand Rush-Burgess Burgess. Havana Cigars-E- E. Hall Son. Holiday Goods-At Kirby's. Holiday Goods-At Washburns. Holiday Goods-George H. Ford. Holiday Goods-C. P. Jordan. Holiday Music-Oliver Ditson Co. HouseHold Sewing Machine-P. E. Austin. Home World-Ehjah c. Baldwin. Horse Blankets-At Osborns. Imported Goods-At Washburns Juvenile Books-At Gays. Lost-sealskin Sacque-Stevens Brooks. Ladies' Hosiery-Brown, Bolton Co. Ladies' Furs-Stevens X Brooks.
 Mrs. Holmes Works-At Gays Notice-Smith x Co.
 Notice in Bankruptcy-Edwar Pritchard Oygters-H. W. Camp. Plush Tidies-Brown, Bolton & O. Paints and OilG-Spencer Matthews Prof. Cadwe1l-Grand Opera House Rolling Spring Bed-430 State Street. Silk UmbreIlas-At Osborns.
 Sealskin Sacques-Stevens Brooks. Simmons Liver Regulator-At Drugg1sts. Special Announcement-BroWn' bolton Oo' W:nted1Iadies-Sos Chapel Street Wanted-Woman-ThisO Office.
 Wanted-Gi Girl-46 Atwater Street.
 Wanted-woman-T5B Broadway. wanted-Lady Bookkeeper-24l Chapel Stfee'. Wanted-Salesladies- Brown. Bolton Co. Wanted-Situation-H
 Window Shade Co.-Carpet Sweepers
 Youman's Silk Hats-Stevens Brooks.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-21
College lte.las.

The December Lit. issued yesterday is an unusually strong number in all respects.
 At the Kent club Monday night MT. Taft, of the senior class, was elected president, Mir. Lawler, of the junior class, vice presi.
 dent, and Mir. Briggs, of the junior class, sec, retary and treasurer. College reopens Jan. 12. The colleges are being deserted rapidly. Only few unfortunates remain over until to morrow. The Harvard vacation is only about half as long as ours. The assembly last night proved to be one of the pleasantest social entertainments that the seniors have enjoyed. Morgan, 's3, is very dangerously sick with typhoid and brain fever at his room in North
 Middle Several cases of malarial sickness
 have occurred this season and the matter
 demands an investigation. A few students will accompany the Glee club on it's western trip.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-21
sarsffeld Guard Election.

At meeting of the Sarsfield Guard held at their armory last evening, Major J. H. O'Keefe was unanimously elected captain, Lieutenant Edward Lynn refusing to be considered a candidate. Second Lieutenant Lynn was then unanimously elected first lieutenant and Ser geant Garrity was unanimously elected sec ond lieutenant. The company is to be con- graduated on their well selected appoint mapts
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-21
A Luekv Man,

Last evening James Brady, who was found on the street in an intoxicated condition, was taken to the police office by Officer Hugh Doherty. On searching the inebriated indi- vidual a sum of money amounting to $3, O33. 75 was found in his pockets, principally in national bank notes, although he had some gold Whether he belongs in this city was not ascertained, but unfortunate in getting drunk he may consider himself lucky when he wakes up this morning and finds himself in the hands of the police and realizes his narrow escape from being ''picked up'' and robbed
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-21
Rar0ainfne for n Husband.

A widow, working in one of our shops, re- ceived the money which had been invested in an insurance policy on her husbands life, and proceeded to purchase with it a matrimo nial prize, by going round to several places and offering an inducement of $50 and a gold watch and chain to anyone who would marry her. At one place the offer was promptly accepted, and the couple were made one af soon as arrangements could be completed for the ceremony. The woman further displayed her energy by ordering a wedding cake at g bakers, and dividing it iberally with hel shopmates BTSd0eport FdTm1er.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-21
Found Dead in inc woods,

Men searching for evergreens in the woods of Lebanon Saturday afternoon found the dead body of man supposed from papers in his possession to be Orrin Eddy. He had been dead five or six weeks, and the flesh of his face and neck had entirely disappeared. There is nothing to indicate that he came to fis death bv foul Dlav
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-21

The old and reliable Blanchard Prepared Foods for dyspeptics are made under the su- pervision of an eminent physician, and from certain selected vitalizing elements contained carefully and specially prepared to meet all conditions from the weakest to the strongest. No stomach too weak to digest these foods. Lady attendant gives ladies full information. Write for free explanatory pamphlet or call Don't fail to investigate. The Blanchard Mfg. Co.,, 27 Union Square, New York City, N. Y. is Buy your goods early and avoid the rush of the last days of this week.
 F. MAIIFy
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-21
A Pleasant Gathering

A large number of young people assembled at the residence of Mr. Gilbert Clock, No. 2 Crescent street, Monday evening, the occa- sion being 8 birthday surprise. Dancing was induIged in to good music, and after 8 frugal repast later in the evening the party broke up, carrying with them pleasant mem ories of Mr. Clocks hospitality. A large number of costly presents were left behind.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-21
A-AESAIn

MT. Charles R. Whedon has hanging up in his office fne-water color piece It repre- sents in size and in all respects beautiful two pound and one ounce trout which MT. Whedon caught last summer. The work is artistically done and was by Miss Lizzie Whedon, daughter of MT. Whedon, the young lady having heretofore given evidence of superior skill in this department of art
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-21
,hro,vn !. T1teb as th. smo1e stacl,

Thrown High as the Smoke Stack.
 Yesterday forenoon drunken man on the New York and New England railroad track this side of Brewsters was struck by the locomotive and instantly killed. He was thrown as high as the smoke stack and so badly mangled as to be unrecognizable.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-21
santa CIaas1n . TIeht Place.

A little girl in this city, who desired to give the Christmas patron saint a hint, with out waiting for the time to come for hanging up her stocking, proceeded to utilize her scanty command of the art of writing, by in diting letter to Santa as follows: Dear SantR Claus: s5
 f want you to give me Christmas present of two dresses for my doll. for can't get Mamma to make them.
 This letter, duly signed and enclosed in an envelope addressed to Santa Claus, was dis covered by the child's mother, thrust into the chimney, as far as the modern style of heat inc arrangements and child's capacity would permit. 1t was tight place fol old Santl Claus. and he will probably put two dolls dresses into that child's stocking. 1ymes.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-21

The opportunity to buy lovely things at moderate prices is still open at Slverthau & Sons, 26S Chapel street. Presents for la dies or gentlemen, for young and old, can be selected here from 8 large lot of choice goods. New styles in jewelry in endless va riety and of irst-class quality, new novelties especially selected for the holiday trade, to- gether with the usual large assortment of fine goods always on hand at this long estab- lished jewelry house Gold headed canes a speciality.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-21
The Home World.

''The Home WorId," valuable magazine for the home circle, published by Rev. Elijah O. Baldwin of this city, is meeting with a hearty reception and constantly increasing list of patrons. It is handsomely printed and illustrated. and very readable. The seventh number is in press and will soon be issued
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-21

Prepare For the Holidays.
 A Merry Christmas to our patrons and oth- CTS. Come to the old and reliable Hub Clothing House, 112 Church street. for mems, boys and children's suits and overcoats.
 Low prices prevail at the Hub.
 Don't fail to call at our store and examine our goods. Handsome suspenders put up in fancy boxes and other furnishing goods that will be highly appreciated as Christmas gift. C. P. JORDAN & Co.,, Blue Store, 112 Church street.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-21

Loomis' Temple of Music.
 ''You may break, you may shattsr the vase if you
 will
 But the scent Of its will hang round it
 stiI'
 Which leads to the remark that the Chinese students have gone but after having left many cents here have left their name to one of the finest scents hanging round the olfac- tory sense of this commuinty-that of the Chinese Cologne; which for few cents, in comparison to the sense of pleasure it gives, can be had everywhere. Scent it, sense 1t, send cents for it t-HGrtf0r6 Globe.
 The same Cologne is for sale by Brown, Bolton & Co.,, where there is fountain from which it is supplied free to visitors.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-21

We have this day received consignment of ten cases of French and Vienna Fancy Goods, which shall be displayed in our mil inery room and offered at less than cost of importation. The line comprises large va riety too numerous to give in detail, and we feel confident it will pay all to examine this lot of goods. This is no advertising dodge, but facts worthy of your attention
 BROWN BOLTON & Go
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-21

Malley shows this season the finest and largest assortment of iewelry outside of New York. Gold watches warranted, sold by Malley for $14, and silver watches, stem win der, for $9. Malley's jewelry department is managed by one of the most competent. prac- tical and experienced watchmakers in New England.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-21
TIE WEATHER RECORD.
Indications.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
 OyF1oE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OfFIoER'f
 WASHINGTON, D. C.. Dec. 1-1 A. II. For New England, increasing cloudiness local ram or snow west veering to north winds, stationary or lower temperature, rising followed by stationary or falling barometer.
 For the Middle States. cloudy weather ram. varla ble winds mostly east, stationary or lower telnP" ture and pressure.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-21
Trout EEgs.

The New York State fish commission will send any parties in the United States from 300 to 800 eggs of the California mountain trout for experiment in fish culture on re- ceipt of 50 cents to pay for the package. This species is very hardy and easy to raise in comparison with the, eastern brook trout All applications must be made before March 1st, 1882. Address Seth Green, Rochester M
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-21
The Household.

The most perfect sewing machine in the world. A model of simplicity in construc- tion. A model in mechanical workmanship. model in design and finish. A model for a Christmas Present. Office and Salesroom, 194 Chapel street. P. E. AUSTIN.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-21

Bretzfelder, at 312 Chapel street, has the largest and most fashionable styles of cloaks, which he sells less than New York wholesale prices. Large sizes speciality.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-21
Fur Trimming Only 35c. At Bretzfelder's, 312 Chapel street.

The finest line of gentlemen's kid, castor, cloth and dog skin, and the celebrated Wapile driving glove ever shown by any house in the trade and 9 per cent. cheaper
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-21

Owing to the great rush of trade, we will take 1t as 8 great favor if all who can will take with them the small parcels We have now six delivery wagons on, and yet we are
 hardly able to keep up. E. VALLEY.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-21
E. MAL1EY.
Respectfully,

I offer the handsomest assortment of gem tlemen's suspenders, scarfs and ties ever shown by our house, selected specially for the holiday trade.
 Respectfully, E. VALLEY.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-21

Special inducements are offered this week
 in cloaks and dress goods at Lyons The above articles will make nice holiday pres- ent. Prices extremely low. Remember, at Lyon's Glebe building. d2O 5t