davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-08-19
PREPARATION.
N FWEPNRATION.
Judge Francois Xavier Martins
FROM THE EARLIEST PERIOD.

FROM THE BARTLETT PERIOD.
This very rare and valuable contribut ion
to tho historical literature OF the country
is now in process of republication, with
much new matter and q life Of tho Ilistin-
guished author by Judge w. w. Howe, Of
the New Orleans Bar.
James A. Gresham, bookseller, stationer
La, would respectfully call the attention OF
the public to this announcement and solicit
an interest in the enterprise. Martins
History of Louisiana has long since Glisap-
peared from tho shelves Of the bookseller,
and is only occasionally found in possession
Of the antiquarian. 1t is hardly necessary
to say that the author was one Of the most
Illustrated the early history of Louisiana. :As
Attorney General, Reporter, Judge, and
Historian. he Occn pied the first rank. His
decisions have been cited with respect in
Westminster Hall and in Washington, as
well as in his adopted State. His History
of Louisiana took its place at once as n
work of accuracy and value. The forthcom-
the author, and also 4 map of New Orleans,
by Carlos Trudeau, taken in 1898. show
ing New Orleans as it W nearly 100 years
ago under Spanish domination, with its
forts. moats, drawbridges and other appur-
tenances of defense against its enemies.
The price of this History in one large
Royal octave volumn, in leather, will be 81.
In half m orOc 50.
The publisher hopes to have the work
ready for subscribers by the 1st of Novem-
her, 1881. For further particulars address,
JAMES A. GRESHAM,
Bookseller aud Publisher.
26 Camp street, New Orleans, La.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-08-19

We take much pleasure in calling
the attention Of our readers to the
card Of Samuel y. McEnery, ESD. to
be- found among onr new advertise.
ments. Gov. MclInery will continue
the practice OF law ut his we'll known
Office, on Grand street. Besides being
one Of the most popular men in Louis
lana, the Governors reputation as an
firmly established to need any cnc0.
MUM or recommendation from us.
The simple fact of where he is to he
found is sufficient.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-08-19

The weather the past week has been
hot and oppressive, hut Wednesday
night and Thursday morning were
cool and fall.like. Vennor predicts
frost to- morrow, the Goth.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-08-19

j. p. Morrison, Esq, shot and killed
a very large owl in the Courthouse
aqnare "A few days since. 1t had sue.
ceeded in capturing several Of his little
game chickens.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-08-19

If the bar Of Monroe does not con.
centrate upon some lawyer here for the
Circuit Judge, vice Judge Farmer,
resigned, the appointment will he
given to some other locality.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-08-19

The knights of Honor organized u
Lodge in this City last Saturday even.
ing with large membership. The
following officers We're elected: NJ. J.
Waldenberg, P. G. d.; Franklin Gar
rett, D.; Talbot Stilman, v. D.; Theo.
Mark. Assistant D.; J. T.. Hanna, r.;
Austin Green, F.. r.; Sigmnnd Meyer,
T.; J. E. Mcclure, c.; J. u. Oakley,
Gni,le; VIM. Wnsch, S.; l.. d. McI.ain,
3. Mary, u. A. Breard, Trustees.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-08-19
MISCELLANEOUS.
Lost or Stolen.

reward OF two dollars will he paid by
mo for the recovery OF II note for $500.
drawn by w. G. Smith, to his own order
and by him endorsed in blank, date some
Time IN tho spring and payable on the LAT
january; 1889. NJ. j. IIDDELI,
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-08-19
DISSOLUTION.

The law firm of Richardson 4 McEncry
is dissolved by mutual consent. Each part
ner will practice law in Ouachita and ad-
journing Parishes. and each give attention
to the business Of the late firm.
X. RICHARDSON,
:. n. McENERY.
August 10th, 1881. 1872
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-08-19

Our lady readers are directed to the
advertisement Of Mrs. Annie Mitchell,
Of New Orleans, who is in our city
with a complete line of millinery and
ready made wear for ladies and chill
dren. She will he found at No. IL,
Da3iard street.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-08-19

We are pleased to direct attention to
the new card of Talbot Stiiiman, Esq >,
who il will be seen is located above the
Bank of Monroe, No. IL Grand street,
for the practice of his profession, tho
law. Mr.. Stillman is Il native of our
town, born and educated in our midst.
He is well known in the community
and has the confidence of every man,
woman and child in our city. We are
proud of his success thus far and trust
prosper.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-08-19

MIR. l.. G.. Horn and family have bid
farewell to Monroe ana friends. He
goea to Birmingham, Ala.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-08-19

The editor ia still rusticating and
reeuperating. The latest bulletins re.
port his condition favorable and i'm.
proving rapidly.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-08-19

The agents of the Louisiana State
Lottery Co., are again on hand with
tickets for the next drawing. The
number who invest is indeed great,
hut the number that win are few and
far between.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-08-19

1t will be seen from our advertising
columns that the prominent law firm
Of Richardson 4 McEnery has been
dissolved by mutual consent. Each Of
the late partners will attend to the
business heretofore intrusted to the firm
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-08-19
MARRIED.,

MCCKAcK ES-HoFFMAM--At:th ouachita
House. wednesdays>Augnst 18TH, 1851. by
Rev. +. Y. Allison. MIA. MCCRACKES of
Morehnuae parish, to tNfISs MoILIE HoTT-
MAN, daughter Of the fsta Capt JOB.
noITI-ar Of -1e-- Orleans.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-08-19

consult Mr.. Conner. See advertise"
meut.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-08-19

We call uppon Charlt Christopher to
smother that bell or Tnck---either Will
do.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-08-19

Some time since Il graduate in the
art of "book -keapins' distracted from
this Office copy of "Tristram
Shan,ly :" also GA Dictionary of Poeti-
cal Quotations. the latter belonging
to w. II. Atkins, Esq. We will ac-
knowledge ourself under deep "bliga-
tiOns for tho return OF said hooks
sand no questions asled.'
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-08-19
MFRS. ANNIE MITCHELL.

OF :" nouReoN~sr., NEW ORLEANS.
has j"st,sfrivef wah a SAMPLE stock "s'
MrHfLFNEF~sG.
Fancy Goods, Ladies Underwear, Ready
Made Dresses, White Sacks and Hair
Braids, which she is Offering very low.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-08-19

W. y. MILi.SAPa. C.H. TRoUsDAJ.E.
NIillsaps & TrOustlale.
ATTORNEYS & COUNSELORS AT LAW
MONROE, LOUISIANA,
Win practice in tho courts OF the Fifth
w District, Supreme Court, and Federal
Courts. Will take claims for collection in
all the parishes of North Louisiana, with
privilege Of managing same in connection
with resident attorneys.
Ofliee in SruRE's BUILDING, on Wood
street. August IL, 1881.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-08-19

A TrORNEY AT law, MoNRoH, La,
North Louisiana, the supreme Court of the
state, the Federal Courts, and in the Land
Office Department OF the General Govern
ment. August IL, 1881.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-08-19
A TrENTION!

Parties wanting Browns E"rtiIizcr DIS
tributOr can pror,,r" them from !. r. Wet
Zel, RiaHHiactHrer. Monroe, I.a., or u. q,
Brown, pntcntee, ut tho following pricca:
Two to four horse farmer. ......., SlO on
Four to six horse farmer. .............. II 90
10 go
Farm rights are SOLID ulser special cont rart,
ono machine furnished and the purchaser
will have tho privilege Of making aud t,sinp
as many machines us h. may need in cutt,-
waiting tn" particular land described in thu
contract. ..
Also Cook y pnirnt cotton planter, to We
seen mt j. T.. W"z"l'I price SO.
fcb'N I. -. q. iiRbW NJ.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-08-19

Ga the vacant lot between the pres
ent Alhainhra Restaurant and the
Express office, will he built the new
ALEXANDRIA, q two-story frame building
some so feet deep by 30 feet in width
The upstairs will be furnished for the
accommodation of transient travellers,
and the first floor will he fitted up for a
restaurant in first GLASS style. The old
Alhalnhra will ut the same time
receive q thorough overhauling. To
the new building there will he an
entrance on both st. John and ST. Ann
streets, the latter to be through the old
binding. This is ga long felt want
auppiied,'' for travellers will not long
inquire in vain for furnished rooms
nnenc,mbered by hotel ssmeal hours
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-08-19

Anderson Bates, a colored man, WAS
murdered at the Kansas place, on Bayou
DeSiard, last Wednesday night by
some unknown party while returning
home, accompanied by his wife, from
visit to some colored people across
the bayou. 1t seems that the murderer
Hret went to Bates house and pulled
the heads off of four chickens, which
We're roasting near the door, AZ Il means
to bring him to his door, but finding
that he was not at home he took his
stand inside a fence near path which
hia victim would pass along, placing
one end of a bridge pnncheon on the
-er5ah plank of the fence to stsnt
on. When Bates was opposite thi
place the nnErderer rose up and struci
him on the back of the neck with {
oak wagon standard about three fee
long, which broke his neck. His wifi
says she did, not recognize the muir
aerer sns Gacion rests upon PER-:
Mnnson srnh bsarOn Anderson but tn
evidence r not centre sufficient,
to place ss:uilt on either one {
the acc. 70, they are both held i
ct.efoci ;-SSe IHItEss asFslcE T1sHt'
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-08-19

Mr.. Ellis J. Gore, late with sShotars,
& Mccormick, has secured II position
with Rhnman < Co., Nirksbnrg.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-08-19
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
.. ID. McEnery.
A TTORNEY At LAW,
"A MONROE, La.
Office on Gran d Street l6:la
FOR SALE.

GlOR SALE.
FOUR YOUNG MULES, about IL hands
high and in good order. For further par
ticulars apply to T. \. CONNER.
40 Monroe, La.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-08-19

Tho young people will trip the light
fantastic at Walter Logan's tonight.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-08-19

See MrS. NJ. L. Lacey'a advertisement
Sre Is ie-es-i3s Of patronage.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-08-19

One evening last week two small
boys, one white and one negro, became
involved in n slight difficulty, provok-
Ell rs we understand by the impudence
and insolence OF the negro. Neither
seems to have been at all physically
injured, but financially the little white
boy is $3.50 out for INDUCING in Il little
charactcrizes the average young
negroes of Monroe. This white boy
will have better sense next time, for
nothing short of 4 croW-3ar or Il sleGge
hammer can intiict $3.50 injuries on
these negro hoodtums. The white boy
acted precisely as any one else would
Under the circumstances, and no has
our sympathies. We therefore suggest
that the fine and costs be RENTED by
tho. Council at its next meeting aud
that the boy be reprimanded by the
Mayor or City Recorder, and discharg-
ed from further liabilities. Now we
write this with Il full knowledge Of the
cnssedness which exists among the
small boys, white and black, who
have no respect forage, modesty or any
thing else, and are aware that more
stringent laws to keep them in bounds
arc needed, but the case in question
should be AN exception. While the
ambitious policeman takes so much
interest in the FRANKS of the
small boys, it would DC quite judi
I..sr al n l-cnn an ava IN tko nj
population. Trying to get up II brawl,
and fighting are about rs. closely relat-
cd as were the SiameSc twins.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-08-19
GVITY N'rEAM SAW Mill.
J. u. MUIR. Proprietor.

Having purchased tho interest OF the sue
cession OF II. NJ. Ery. deceased, tho ,lndcr-
comes sole proprietor of the Monroe City
steam Saw and Planning Mill, and will
continue it. in active "pcration-sawin ing
lumber. pine or cypress, planning, n,alsin
shingles, &c, to pc furnished, on short
notice. in any quantities desired \ large
lot OF superior, timber, both pine and
cypress. on hand. Prices to suit tho times.
Il I'D ress orders t" \. X. MUIR,
4. q. Box n.
Monroe Sent enhcr, 20, 1880.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-08-19
River News.

| the bottom OF the river is rising
above the surface of the water. Rock
Island is out of the water.
The Dove having been chartered by
the b. Line, left Saturday with Capt.
Babun in command ana the greater
part of the Rosa BIS crew in charge,
to connect with the Earle Of the ~,
den Packet line.
The steamer John IL. Hanna, which,
was libeled by those injured by the
explosion on her rencently, was sold
by th3 United States Marshal nj New
Orleans Saturday I" Capt. Joe Holmes
for 81 900. Cheap for cash, eh:' Cap
tain, will you take five times that
amount for her: Bet not.
The Laura Lee, running i'll the
Bayou Sara trade in place of the John
w. Cannon, sank five miles below
Baton Rouge last week. She can he
easily raised and the wrecking boat
II. T.. Eckert, has gone to her aid and
will have her atioat in II few days. III
the meantime the Corona ia tending to
the Cannon's business, she having been
chartered to take the CannOn's place.
The Dove has not yet returned
water too low we guess.
Capt. r.. u. Marble will command
the H. Hanna Blanks the coming sea-
son as Il through Bartholomew packet.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-08-19

-" ahe First Monday in SePtemh
thanked for past patronage and a continue
ance OF the Same is respectfully solicited.
Mrs. M Il. LACEY.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-08-19

Among the other new cards T." be
found in our columns, we would call
attention to that of the law firm of
Millsaps a. TrousG,ale. Both Of these
talented young gentlemen have large
family and social connections in our
city ami parish, and both are distin
guished for their energy and ability.
We wish the new firm every possible
succ ess in that field liz which they
have united their fortunes.
Those desiring fine white sand can
get any amount of il on the opposite
| side of the river where the Memphis is
| beaclled. There is sand over there
almost equal to Horn Island white
sand in quality and it strikes Us
it would be profitable for one OF
our industrious citizens to barre
1t up for market. 1t shOnld bring nj
least fifty cents barrel for the """'
quality.
COnld we not possibly caichn atra,
doctor for whom we could write a no
tice whilst advertising him" Thi
thing of only catching lawyer il hr
coming mOnotonOus.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-08-19
MONROE ADVERTISEMENTS.

MONROE ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
r. PURCELL. u. ". aUNNI.
pURCELu. \ GNNRl.
Produce Dealers aud manufacturers
Agents.
GRAND STREET, MONROE. la.
Flour, Meal, Pork, Oats, Corn, Bran,
Hay, Wagons, Lime, Cement, Coal, Nc.,
kept constantly on hand for sale.
Orders for all kinds Of III crcha n,iizo filled
at Manufacturers prices.
Il. PlJRCELl..
FRI p ROOF w \ Il T. HOU s T..
Prompt attention given to consignnents
Of goods to his care. Charges reasonable.
Monroe, La, Feb. 20, 1850. MA
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-08-19

Again we have the pleasure Of
directing attention to the law card of
Col. Robert Richardson who will con
tinue the practice of his profession in
Monroe. Nothing which we could say
would add one jot or title to the repu-
tation Of this eminent gentleman, who
has for twenty years had the confidence
of onr entire community, and, in fact
the state.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-08-19

If the States of Texas, Mississippi,
Louisiana and Arkansas, and such
other of the Southwestern States as
might desire to enter the great depot
for immigrants ut New Orleans, some
what similar TO Castle Garden, New
York, the first step would have been
taken in the way of encouraging the
coming Of cmierants among us. 1t
would require an appropriation OF
I sl00, 900 by each of these States for a
! few years to properly organize agencies
! for the direction and distribution OF
the people who could be induced tC
come, but the outlay would be fl,
more than repaid by the addition &c
the wealth and population of the
country. Nutckes Democrat.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1881-09-23
A suFFERINa PEoPLE-HIcKMA

A SUFFERING PEoPLE-HIcKMAN
SHOULD HELr.-The suffering throughout
the ruined district of the State Of Michi
gan, appeals to the humane and charitably
disposed every where. The rain of fire
which recently prevailed in that section,
left 10, 600 men, women, and children,
houseless, and without the necessities of
life to sustain them during the coming
winter. Their homes. barns, provisions,
horses, cattle, aud many of their families
we're destroyed By the terrible fires
Towns and cities throughout the country
are organizing relief committees &c help
these suffering people in their dreadful
misfortune. They need food, clothing,
and money until they can pass the winter
and obtain the benefits of another crop.
This The generous hearted people of ether
sections must give them, or permit them
to starve. Our mind goes back to the
terrible scOurge with which our people
were afflicted in 1873 and the noble lib
erality extended TO US. These same suffer
ing people helped Hickman, or some suf-
fering Southern people. in 1873, and now
our hearts so out to them in the same
brotherly love and charity. Hickman
must send something 10 these people.
Our contribution may be small, compared
TO their great need, but we should send
our mite. Won't some gentlemen, or ladies,
take hold and solicit aid.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1881-09-23

Inc National Board of Health complains
that much annoyance is experienced by
.nem from the persistence with which the
local authorities attempt to conceal the
existence of yellow fever in ports where
II Is known to exist, the latest instance
neing at Key West, Fla. Reports TO the
National Board of Health and the Surgeon
General of the United States Marine
Hospital Service contain the following
statements;
At Key West, Fla, Aug 81, George Am
prose, waiter in a bar-room, died of yell
low fever. The attending physicians and
local authorities refused TO admit it, how
ever, even after an autopsy by the surg con
Of the Quilted States Marine Hospital
Service had clearly disclosed that it was a
case Of yellow fever. On Sunday DR..
Green, of the Marine Hospital Service,
who was present at the autopsy of Am
hTose died of yellow fever after an illness
OF two days. The Health Officer of the
port Of Key West, under the circum
stances, declined to grant clean bills OF
health to outgoing vessels, wherein pom he
was removed by the authorities and an
other doctor appointed, since which time
clean hills of lading have been granted to
vessels leaving the port.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1881-09-23

Aud lady members arc assessed one half
the above each assessment.
This Is the cheapest aud safest insar-
ance order known, (because the death rate
of Temperance people is eonressediv the
smallest known bat tie Insurance IS
rendered doubly sure both to the oause Of
temperance aud that Of insurance. The
temperance man has one Of the stron gest
inducements TO keep bis pledge, and the
insured the most urgen, reasons for de-
sizing TO keep UP m organization which
furnishes the best risks and safest insur-
anoe az least cost. We want 70 keep this
matter before you. The above shows that
temperance pays. Everybody should be
Royal Tempar, and experience has
proved this order pre- eminenily the safest,
cheapest and best organized Beneficiary
order in the world
Remember we have no deaths 10 pay
fer caused by intemperance.
The officers OF Hickman Council. 40.
u, are; G.. NJ Wilbnrn. Past CounciloTi
J. r. Millet, Select Councillor; 5. 81 Lau-
derdale. Vice Councillor; EsRie McCafeh-
en-, Chaplain; c. n Wilson, Rec. Sec s.;
4 c. II. Wilson, Flu. Sec'y; T. Case. Treas;
/ Z. +. Miilef, Herald, L. L. Reeves Guard;
/ A VI. Perry, Sentinel.
! Tho members are: Adel Allen. r. c.
I Alexander, Dr. Il. G. Buck. Bette s. Buck,
I II. Buchanan, Lucy Buchanan. T. Bre-
ward, Sue Breyard. s. L. Barnes Dixie j
Barksdale, J F. Brown, siary Bee sard
s N Bragg, Bell Bassett, T E. Case, E.
] Case, b. c. Caldwell, ". P. Curtin, Josh
/ II. Dodds Katie Deiich, S. F. Dick. n. g.
Dick, Jessie Duvail, A. 81. Dsbow, Matte
/ Ellison, Lee P. Ellison, W $. Fortune. I
p Fortune, Mary V. Fortune, L. Glazier
Sam Il. Gouger, NJ. 4. Gouger, n. l. Gard
ner. Mary G. Gardner, Ella d. Harness
! Ellen Harding, Susan Hesser, John L
I Huffman, r. r. Isler, Addie Jackson, "
II. Jackson, Moilie Judge, I. J. Kirspat
rick, NJ A. Kindred. Mary Kingman, "
a. Lawson, 5 ". Laaderdale, 5. T. Ian
drum, +. ". Metheny, Mary Metheny, J
K. Muse, ". ". May, J. Il. Mont gomery
]. II Millet, J. W. Malone, Eunie MeCutch
en-, Flora May. Be wdy Moore, e. Z. Miliet
Salie Moore, II J. Nichols, W B. Plum
meT, A. ". Perry. DR.. " 7. Plummer
Thos. Parks, J. r. Plummer, Ange. Parks
Sallie Plummer, Laura Plummer, Betti
Perry, G. L, Randle, Anniee Robinson
N. z. Rose, Matte Rose, J. G. Roper, J
Reed, r. E. Reeves, Blanche Reeves, Che
) G. Smith, frankie Smith, J. 7. Stephens
Hattie stephens, j. p. Taylor, H. B. Terry
~ J. Taylor, Jno. A. Wilson. S. n. White
Thos. =. Wilburn, c. NJ Wilbarn, Name
White, c. r. Wilson, Elizabeth Wilbur
and Louise wilson
Hickman Council, No. -. meets ever
alternate Monday night, beginning jul
4th. 1881.
Persons desiring TO apply FOR member
E ship can do so by calling upon any men
Der thereof.
Neigh5cring towns wishing a Come
. established can have it 50 done BY gettiu
% charter members. Charter fee f,
! males $3.50; females 3 90. Apply to
c. Il. WILSON,
Hickman XIV