The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-08-24

"A GOOD many tramps are seen
loahng around our streets. Let US
have 'move on' law.
we received the communication
OF Una" and regret its being una.
veIdably crowded out. az,
I'VE have never seen nicer lot
ofJewelry, more tastefulIy displayed,
than may be seen any day in the
lewelry Store of Ferguson Setback.
These articles can be purchased for
reasonable prices.
DAVID Weinburg, a merchant of
Lamourie, called on us Monday. He
says the planters have all started
picking cotton.
This is the sickiy season, and
the people are bound to have medi
cines. DIR. Henry St. John will sell
pure drugs and medicines cheaper
than they were ever sold in this
Town.
-FoR a Gne cigar, or a cool drink
we know of no better place to advise
all who imbibe in the ardent spirits,
than the "Pa.lor," so gracefully pre-
sided over by that genial gentleman,
Mr.. Chas. B. Stewart.
-THE Official Journal of the Par
ish School Board did not in publish
ing the proceedings of that body,
say whether Or not the schools of
Pineyile had been discontinued. We
are led to believe that they have
been.
ACTING Mayor McGimsey has
been dispensing justice in the Ma
yor's Court during the past week TO
those who had not the fear Of the
law before them, adding thereby a
1uantum Of the ncedfui to the Cor
poraLion treasury.
We understand that the Catho
lie congregation Of this Town have
raised subscription to send their
devoted Pastor, Rev. J. B. Avcnard,
to New Orleans, for medical advice.
His devotion to their interests in the
past is worthy of such recognition.
in order to make room for his
Winter stock, that enterprising mer-
chant, Big" Heyman, who is evel
alive to the wants OF his customers
and especially the ladies, is selling
out his present stock of Clothing and
Dress Goods at Cost. If you need
either give him call.
"A MOST disastrous fire occurred
at Hoyville, the residence Of JOSEPH
Hoy, on the river, near Cotile Land
ing, on Saturday last. His dwelling
house, together with other out build
ings, with household effects. was to
tally destroyed. He estimates hi:
loss at $4,000, On which there wa:
10 insurance.
CARRY THE NEws.-Mr. John Et
zensperger, manufacturing Jewele
of North ALt!eboro, Mass, latel,
communicated to Us the following:
suffered so much with pains in my
arm, that at times | was completed
helpless. | used that Incompatible
remedy, St. Jacobs Oil, and was com
IpIetey cured as if by magic At
| teboro Chronicle.
Our fair friend ''Chatty" plead
other engagements as an excuse 70
the appearance of her week.,
letter in This issue, but promises ii
to resume her sprightly correspon
lenee next week. We are sorry t.
disappoint our readers and are our
selves disappointed at not being abb
TO furnish her usual contribution o
happy thought, keen criticism an
sparkling humur.
--TuE upper end Of Town was no
big enough TO hold ole OF its meT
chant princes yeste day morning
Joy was in his counlcnanrc and tn
: brightness of his smile illuminate
the whole street. A gentle enqui,
rs to the cause Of so much exuItati0
only elected the single reply: at
n hoyw We would have though
. that O II friend Big Heyman wa
| used TO those sort Of things by thi
| time. ~
WICKED FOR CLERGYMEN. - Re-
-, Washington, d. c., writes:
believe it to be all wrong and eve
wicked for clrrgymeu or other pull
lie men to be led into giving test
monials to quack doctors or vii
, lstuns called medicines, but when
really mcritorious article made {
valuable remedies known to all, tn;
! all physicians use and trust in dali,
| we should freely commend it.
? therefore cheerfully and hearth
commend Hop Bitters for the GOO
they have done me and my friend
:, firmly believing they have no equ
: for family use. | will not be. will
out them" - New York Bapti
Weekly. (
FOR SAFE,