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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1883-07-26
A Queer Wedding Present.

This is month of weddings. and
what to send as a present is q vexatious
subject to many. AT recent wedding
in New York there were five card-re-
ceiverS Of the same kind. and INQUIRIES
on the part of the donors revealed the
fact that all had been purchased at the
same place, and because recommended
by the storekeeper. who found they
caught the fancy and consequently adj
vised them to all. At another there
were four sets of after-dinner coffee
cups. In this connection good story
occurs. gentleman in impectinious
circumstances wished to make q hand
some present to a friend entering the
bonds OF matrimony. He wrought, out
for himself little scheme. He went to
wholesale store and asked to see some
OF their broken ware. Among other
stuff he was shown very handsome
vase that was badly broken, which in n
good condition would have been worth
seventy-five dollars; the remains would
sell forsfive dollars. He purchased the
remains and had them carefully
packed and forwarded with his card.
the recipients, OF course. imagining that
they had got broken on the way, and
not informing him of the fact lest he
might go to additional expense, Rather
clever dodge, as lodges go! But he
told this to a friend who went and did
Likewise. He, however, was misunde
stood by the dealer who, in sending the
remains" had each piece carefully
packed SO as to prevent further break,
ages and consequently, the ruse was
exposed. The system, though, of we'd
DING presents is carried to an absurd ex-
tent.-N y Journal.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1883-07-26
FOresters Denied Admission to q
Church.
NEW HAVEN, Conn,

NEW CVNEV.'
court Hermann, Ancient Order of Forest
ers, were yesterday refused admission tc
st. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, wear
ing their regalia, attending the funeral of
memue.. Father McGiyeny met them at
the church door. The court refused to take
off their badges, and left the church. Three
members. pall.bearers, took Off their re-
gala and entered the church Father Nc
Giveny explained that the organization
was not connected with nor recognized by
ere church
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1883-07-26

Red Dog, Arizona. is getting civil
lied. A coroner was appointed last
month, and next morning he impaneled
a jury to view the most recent corpse.
The following was the verdict: 1--WE.
the jury. dooly swore, find that deceased
KEN ter his deth by the jum:nt off God
fer heven kawled Bill .axon Eer."
CAicaqo Herald
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1883-07-26

Eight young women of Elizabeth.
near Pittsburgh, Pa, were arrested re.
Gently Tor singing g Rock of Ages" un-
ger, ger a window IN, OF Mrs. Martha Taylor's
mousse mouse When the matter came before the
Burgess Mrs. Taylor failed to make ont
a case and was obliged to nav che costs
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1883-07-26

A little tin box, containing powder and
percussion caps, was found in bale of cot
Ton recently opened In the picker-room Of a
Rhode Islani cotton mill
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-02-03
THOUGHTS FOR THE THOUGHTFUL.

From the days of Madison till the cleo
ton of Garfield, it always happened that the
political party which carried a majority of
the House of Representatives in the middle
of a Presidential term electedthe President
two years, afterward. This old rule was for
the first time reversed in 1850 The Demo-
Gratis carried a majority of tho House in
1878, and according to the preeedentss OF the
previous seventy-years, they should have
elected Hancock to the Presidency in 1850.
Why did they fail? Prominent Democrats
in the South had proited by tho great
Fraud which deprived Mr.. Tilden of tho
Office to which he was elected. The party
had become broken into factions, some Of
which formed allia noes with tho Republic
cans. The people did not reap tho pro-
missed fruits of Democratic victories; and in
tho heat of tho contest of 1850, II portion OF
the New York Democrats failed to do their
duty. Thus Garfield was elected.
And among the thoughts for the
thoughtful is the fact that the New York
Sun, from.which journal the above is taken.
did not do its duty. The editor of the Sun
was further from giving Gen. Hancock a
hearty support than Tammany Hall, that
"portion of the New York Democracy" to
which tho Sun refers.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-02-03
Real Matrimonial Associations.

Tho excellent example set by our young
friend John Brcard short time ago, who
after Il deal of diplomacy, induced Miss
Arena Trouard, one of Ouachitu's loveliest
young ladies, to become his wife, has been
followed by his older brother. Robert, no
though little later, has proven not less
fortunate in making a selection Of a COM
panion along "life'sj troubled MAN,
Wednesday afternoon, at st. Matthew's
Church, the marriage of Mr. Fob't M.
Breard and Miss H. A. Filhiol took place,
Father l.. Enaut conducting the ceremony,
The church was crowded with friends and
relatives of the contracting parties some
time before o'clock, the hour of celebra-
ting the nuptials, arrived. Waxen candles
were burning at the altar and on eitheL
side. The bridal party entered the church,
the organ greeting their arrival, and took
position before tho chancel rail. Mr..
Breard was accompanied by Mr.. Walter 5.
Logan, and the fair bride, lovely as WIS.,
ion, by Miss Maggie McKeen who, lacking
the conventional veil and flowers, was
e'enmost as beautiful rs the bride. The
bridegroom wore an air of conscious dig
nifty and Il look of satisfaction which is
rarely met with except in art galleries or
IN some OF inc apostolic ehSfaFlhSS "Hich
decorate the walls of st. Matthews. Father
Enaut, taking for his text the 32nd verse
of the 5th chapter of ST. Paul, delivered a
very impressive discourse, treating of mar
riage not alor o as a contract but as Il sacra-
ment. and of the mission of the Holy
Church and obligations thereto, concluding
with few touching illusions personal to
the bride and bridegroom whose spiritual
father he has been for many years. The
formal ceremony completed, the bridal
party drove to the residence of Mr.. II. Fill
hiol, tho brides fat her, whore a reception
was given, attended by the relatives and a
few personal friends Of the two old creole
families so auspiciously united. Further
than our hearty congratulations, this must
suffice for some time to come.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-02-03

10 young men contemplating going west
in search of fortune, We commend the OBJ
servation, as given below, of a travelling
correspondent of the Picayune, writing
from Santa Fee under date of tho 2srd ulti-
mo-:
1t is easy 10 see. however,, that most of
these towns have overgrown themselves.
The boom they received has sent most of
them several years ahead of the present
resources of the surrounding country, and
they will soon experience period of dull
ness till the country's development over
takes thom. Indeed, they are experienc-
ing 1t already.
nMar neYer is, but always to be, blest,"
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-02-03
NOT A GOOD CRITICISM,

The press ofthe country has never been
guilty of so puerils and disgraceful thing
us the advertising of Mrs. Langtry and Mr..
Gebhardt. The whole sensation has been
manufactured out of two very simple and
unimportant facts, viz, the visit to this
country of Il lady whose personal graces
and social CHI arms gave eclat to her appear
ance on tho stage in Europe, and the ridi-
culous devotion to her ofone of those abus-
ed but entirely harmless society puppies Of
New York, with more money and good ma
ture than brains.-N. O. States.
We fail to discover where our cotempo-
rary improves the case, in its criticism,
either as to the press, Mrs. Langtry or
Gebhardt. Thelatter could follow the lady
only with hor encouragement, and we see
no wrong, but a clear sense of duty, in the
press reprobating the alliance.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-02-03
IMPORTANT DECISIONS.

We find in the New Orleans States the
notices Of decisions rendered by
the Supreme Court of Louisiana the
Goth:
Chief Justice Bermudez this morning
read lengthy opinion in the case of The
State~Vs Chapman Generally. This is a
case III which the constitutionally of the
drummers' license is involved. The Chief
Justice decided the case in favor of the de-
PENDANTS, with costs.
This decision brings the drummer out all
right. Justices PocRe and Fenner concurr-
ed, while Justices Todd and Manning dis
Sented.
In this case the drutnmers, wn under
stand, We're travelling for houses doniciled
in New Orleans, and not out of the State
ED. TELL
The case Of the city of New Orleans vs.
The Carrollton Railroad Company was de-
cided by Chief Justice RermudeZ this morn
inf i;bis action was brought by the citv for
Judgment Of IS, 1888. amount Of taxes due on
the assessment on their capital stock for
the year 1878.
ment upon the rolls. In 1878, the City
Council, passed ar ordinance to place the
capital Stoke on tho assessment rolls.
In support of her claim the city relied on
number of decisions on tho subject,
while the company claimed that tho pro
ceedings were illegal.
Tho case was decided in favor of the city,
with costs against tho company. The
judgment of the lower court w as in favor
of the company.
The right ola State to enact and enforce
laws against miscegenation has been al
frmed by the y. s. Supreme Court. AS APP
pears from the subjoined Washington tele-
gram of the Goth:
The Supreme Court to-day sustained the
State law eff Alabama against miscegcna-
ton. The case was that of Alabama VS..
Toney Pace, colored man. He was con-
victed under the State law of living in SEX
ual relations with a white woman. The
court held that the State law prohibiting
miscegenatiOn was not in conflict with the
fourteenth constitutional amendment, be-
cause it made no discrimination as to color.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-02-03
RANDALL AND THE TARIFF.

a Washington special OF the 2Sth says that
great deal of speculation prevailed there
"about the fact that Mr.. Randall took no
part in the general debate on the tariff bill.
Heretofore his voice has always been heard
when the tariff was the issue. 1t is SAID by
those who have the facilities for knowing,
that Randall lodged all tie important ques
tions on the tariff in the committee on
ways and means while the bill was being
framed. Whether his views on the tariff
have undergone any modification will
probably be developed during the present
week. 1t is suspected that his course on
the tariff is a part of his plan to capture the
Speakership and perhaps the nomination
of his party for the Presidency"
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-02-03
A Vicksburg dispatch of the eth reads

A Vicksburg dispatch of the eth reads
us follows:
A metallic case was discovered floating
in tho river near the wharf boat. 1t was
brought to land and found to contain the
body Of II man supposed to DO about is
years of age. Upon removing the plate
from over the face, the body was discover
ed to DO in fine state of preservation. No
name was on The case, and it was supposed
to be some person who was buried ut Lake
Providence or Goodrich's landing. Louisi-
ana, portion of both places having caved
into the river. The style of the case has
been out of use for nearly twenty years and
it is thought. the body must have been in
in the city cemetery here.
A second case has been found since the
one noticed above, and taken from thc:river
Mt Delta. The remains proved to he that OF
n young lady whose dress of white silk,
libbons and embroidery were found to be
perfectly we'll preserved. Tho lace collar
was confined by breast pin and ring
decorated one finger.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-02-03

Tho Alexandria Rod and Gun Club has
during tho past year built lodges Mt Cata-
houla Lake and at Big Creek. We are
gratitied to st ate that the Club is now Il fix
ed institution and will shortly be estab-
lshed in quarters that will have all the re-
quisites afforded by representative clubs
in the larger citics.- 4ferondria Express. :
Why might not II similar club be organ
lied in this city, where are there are scvc-
raj lovers of field sports, excellent shoot
ing and angling near and several we'll
trained dogs
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-02-03

Margaret r.. Cook vs.. w. p. Rem wick.
No. 1891.
1 hereby certify that Judgment was rem
dered in the above entitled cause at the
March torn, y. ID. 1852, of the Fifth Dis
trict Court, jim and for said Parish and
State, in the words and tigures following
tO-wit
BY reason of the law and tho evidence in
above case being in favor of Plaintiff and
by further reason Of the Judgment by de-
fault not being set aside. 1t is ordered, adj
judged and uecrecd that Mrs. Margaret T..
Cook, wife. do have Judgment against and
recover Of the defendant Wiley p. Rem
wick, husband. the sum of twO-hundred
and forty dollars (S240,0 0) with five per
cent per annum interest from tho 9th April
1882, until paid and for costs of this suit.
1t is further decreed that plaintiff have
Judgment ofseparation ofproperty between
herself and her said husband and she be
authorized and vested with authority to
manage and administer her own paraphcr-
nal funds, to buy and sell properly in her
own name and that she be fully empow-
cred to manage her own affairs rs Il f@U,n,e
sole.
Done, road and signed in open Court this
Sth day of May, a. d. 1882.
II. w. RICHARDSON,
Judge 9th District.
Witness my hand and the seal of said
Court, on this 18th day of January, 4. ID.
1888. AUSTIN GREEN
Clerk.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-02-03

Union must DO Il great parish for pos
sums five are TO accept the Appears state
mcnt below as true:
Mr.. BENZ. Taylor, Jr., who docs not live
many miles east of town tolls us that he
killed II monster "possum' one night last
week. The animal weighed 35 pounds and
was in ordinary condition. The width OF
it's head across the forehead was six inches.
This is Il huge "possum" if we will think
that the weight OF an ordinary orossum is
only ten mounds.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-02-03
MARRIED..

BREARD-E1LHIOL--In this city, at ST.
Matthew's Church. January 81, 1883, by the
Rev. Father l.. Enaut, Mr.. ROBERT NJ.
BREAKD and Miss II. A. F1LHIoL, daughter
of II. Filhiol, both of this city.
RoANE-DoDDs-In this city, at the resi-
dence Of the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. Il. Dodds, January 10th, 1855, by the Rev.
J. A. Dickson, Mr.. VIM. II. RoANE and
Miss NELLIE T.. DoDDs, all OF Pine Bluff.
The contracting parties in the above in
tcrCsting event are young couple we'll
known in the social circles of this and other
cities, and the celebration of their marriage
was the natural consummation of an affec-
ton which for months past has been no
secret to their many friends.
They begin the Journey of life together
attended by the hearty good wishes of all
who have the pleasure of their acquain-
lance. May their pathway ever be strewn
with the rarest and sweetest flowers that
bloom in the garden of fove.-Fne Bf,!p
(ArA) Eagie.
Willie, but a few years ago, was a little
boy playing on the streets of Monroe, where
he has n large circle of young friends who
will join us in congratulating the bride in
securing so deserving husband.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-02-03

The contractors are still hammering
away at the foundation for the river piers.
The huge wooden caisons are ready and will
soon be sunk and the masonry on the said
piers commenced. Necessary derricks
have been raised for handling the immense
blocks OF quaffied STONE from the SHORE 70
river. This contract is an immense I'M
dertaking, and progress is neccssayry slow
"a great deal has been done and is being
done to give assurance of II bridge in the
long run.-Sh'eccpoir Times, 2ih.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-02-03

IN PRESS.
THE THIRD EDITION oT TnE
LOUISIANA MAGISTRATE and PARISH
oFElCEHS' GUIDE.
The Original Work. BY the late Hon. III .
Nj. SPoFFoRD and Judge OLCOTT.
Revised by Julien 4. Seshers and Pat
rico Leonard.
JAMES 4. GRESHAM,
bookseller, Stationcr and Publisher.
- CAN'T STREET,
Has i'll Press aud to be published bv Fcbru-
airy %, 1883, this celebrated work that has
run through two editions. The present
edition will be thoroughly revised and
made in harmony with the present Constit-
ution of this State.
Justices of the Peace, Coroners, Clerks of
Courts, Sheritfs, and all Officers of the
State and business men i'll general will find
this sRevised Edition Invaluable. Price
IS. Address
JAMES a. GRESHAM,
2S Camp ana los Common streets, n. Q.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-02-03
CIEEltlFF,S SALE.
Sta:e."f Louisiana, Parish of Ouachita,
Fifth District Court.
t:enrrc &. PhiliipS Exccutnr

S!a:e.of Louisiana, Parish of Ouachita,
Fifth District Court.
Genrsc c. Phillips, Executor,
VS.. No. 1892.
Abby Logan, Admintratrix, ct al.
BY virtue of an order of seizure and sale
issued by the Honorable Fifth Dist riot
Court, in and for the Parish of Ouachita,
and to me directed in the above entitled
suit, have seized and taken into my pos
session and will sell ut public auction be-
tween legal hours of sale at the front door
oftho Sheritf'S Office in The City of Monroe
La, to the last and highest bidder on
Saturday, February II. 1888,
the following described propertv to-wit:
Lot No. one i'll sections thirty-two and
thirty-three, in township nineteen north of
range four east, containing in the aggregate
ll2 5o-lo3 acrcSS of land per plat of sur
Yey made by Benjamin McLeran, Parish
surveyor for Ouachita parish, November
25 1871, and Il part OF the act of sale by this
vendor to Robert Carter bearing date De
cember Sd, 1874, and duly recorded in No
tarial Book V. of the Recorders Office.
Seized as the property of defendant and
Will be sold to satisfy said writ and COSTS
Terms of sale cash, with the benefit of
appraisomcnt.
J. r.. MCGUIRE,
Sheriff.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-02-03

Lawrence Barrett, with his company, was
to have appeared ut the Opera House i'll
Shreveport on the Goth and 9th, but, in
stead, returned from Little Rock to New Or
leans to undergo medical treatment for sore
throat. Notwithstanding Barrett's all
ment, he appeared in New Orleans Mt the
Academy of Music on the Goth, the begin
ming of a weeks engagement.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-02-03
l'OR RENT.

THE COMMODIOUS Residences
known as the Farmer and Never build
ings. Also the small residence known as
the old Railroad office. Also the pasture
on the Towns plantation. For infOrma-
lion apply 10 r. ESDOM
January -, ISSS-tf
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-02-03

We notice that Graham, of New Or leans
has in press the third edition of Spofford's
Louisiana Magistrate, thoroughly revised
and made to harmonizc with the present
State Constitution. The book should meet
with ready sale.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-02-03
MILISERS STOVE!
LATEST NOVELTIES!

To tire L1Iics Of 'N,nroc ana No3N Louj<i-
ana
take this method OF than ing Won for
your patronage. and solicit a cont inuance
ofthe same. am now receiving the latest
PARIS AND NEW YORK NOVELTIES
an early call.
Esty"Special attention given To- Country
orders. Very Respectfully,
Mrs. ANNIE MlTCHEEI
Monroe, Septcmhcr9, lSS2. 81.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-02-03

Judge Drew, at Minden, discharged j. A.
Williamson for the killing of John Justice
at Fillmore. on the ground of self-defense,
notice of which homicide was copied by
us last week from the Shreveport Times.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-02-03
NorlcE.

Office ofthe Clerk of Fifth Dist riot Court
Parish of Ouachita.
Monroe, Louisiana. January II, 1889.
In the matter of Insolvency of
w. N. BULLARD, No. :061.
To the Creditors of said Insolvcnt.
Pursuant to an order from tho Hon. 5th
District, in and for the Parish of Ouachita.
1885, you are hereby notified to attend a
meeting OF the Creditors of said insolvcnt.
for the purposes named in the petition of
w. N. Billiard and the order of Court. to
be held i'll my Office on the 9Th day of Feb
ruary, A. ID. 1883. l. GARRETT,
Deputy Clerk and EN-officio Recorder.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-02-03

we are under obligations to Senator
Jonas for congressional documents and to
zen. King for regular copy of the Record.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-02-03

The New Orleans Produce Exchange has
purchased the ST. James Hotel with the in
tension of converting it into All Exchange
building. Price paid $50. 900 cash and S25,-
ooo with per cent interest for three years.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-02-03

The cotton receipts for the week have
heen unusually large for this season of the
year, aggregating over 400 bales. The
Blanks leaving tonight will get all OF this
as we'll as the RECEIPTS of to-day, which will
swell the amount to about 500 bales.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-02-03
NEW ADVERTISEMENT
DARN vi MULES, HORSES, ETC.,

FOR SALE.
There win be sold Saturday, 10th inst,
to the last and highest bidder, tor Cash, :.
lot of farm mules and horses, alot eff plows
and merchandise, by Il. II. Purcell, eXecu-
tor The sale will take place on Grand
street at the store OF d. Il. Gunby, between
the usual auction sale hours.
J. Il. MCGUIRE, Sheriff.
MOncOe. Feb. =, ISS3.-2t.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-02-03
DIR. ID. Beatty,

Dentist, will close his Office in monroe
March /, next, to return in the winter {"
lSS3-'S4
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-02-03

By the last of next week Capt. Cryer's
elevator on the west side will be in opera
ton. 1t is located about midway between
the railroad bridge and the ferry landing
above. Mr.. Vollman will attach a saw and
saw gearing which he will use in making
ties to complete his contract with the rail
road OF 20 900 cypress ties.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-02-03
AND FEED STORE,

No. - DeSiard and No. L. st. Ann stirets.
MONROE, LOUISIANA.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-02-03

Mrs. Burgin has opened a feed store on
DeSiard street which is now supplied with
80 tons of grain, feed and seeds. The bust
ness will be under the efficient direction of
Dr. JOS. McCormic who assures us that he
not only can but viii sell at lower prices
than any house in the city. Planters and
others needing grain, etc, should not fail
to consult the Doctor before concluding
their purchases.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-02-03
FOR SALE,

\ SADDLE HORSE, FOUR YEARS
old, 10 hands high aud kindly disposed.
Apply to THOS. CAMPREIL.
Monroe, January &c, 1888.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-02-03

We are not informed, though having
sought the inform alton here, what are the
plans of the contractors for the new court
house, nor when work will be commenced
on the ground. Welearn from report ,how-
ever, that the contractors are preparing
models for the iron work at Baton Rouge,
and are making snch wood work AS can
best be done at their shops there.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-02-03
MRS. $. BIRGIN, Proprietor
J. IL. McCOKMICK, Manager.

Having bought in person, for SPOT
CASH. u full stock of Grain and Feed, l
am now prepared to sell for cash at lower
prices than has ever been done in this mar
ket. For all job lots, SPECIAL prices will
be made.
Field Seeds made II Speciality.
J. II. MCCORMICK,
Manager.
Monroe, February l, 1855.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-02-03
MISCELLANEOUS.
TUDGENI ENT.

State of Louisiana. Fifth District Court.
Parish Ouachita.
Margaret T.. Cook VS.. w. p. Renwick.
No 1904