The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1883-05-05
THE TOWN OF IHIBODAUI.

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Thibodaux is IL very quiet place. but
it is thrifty, and is one of the best
managed towns in the State. This town
has more nicely bricksd sidewalks, il
better drained, its streets are kept in
better condition than any other town
we know of in the State. The town
contains numerous good mechanics and
enterprising merchants.
The town Of Thibodaux contains
over three miles of good. substantial
baDquettes. made with brick. cui hing,
and paved with lake brick.
Thibodaux has a steam fire engine,
one hand engine. and a hook and lad
der company. 1t has seven large fire
wells in the middle Of the streets, with
ample supplies of water.
1t has q nice aud substantial bar.
Quette. made Of brick, thr% ee-f3urths of
a mile long, from the town to the Catho
lie Church. 1t has one Catholic Church
claimed to be the finest church in the
rural districts of the State. 1t has also
n handsome Episcopal Church. one
commodious Presbyterian Church. and
one Methodist Church, which has lately
been thoroughly repaired. 1t has also
two Methodist and two Baptist Chur-
ches for the colored people.
The people of Thiboiaux keep up
good free schools for both races from
Y to ten months annually. In add
ton 70 the State and parish taxation
the town adds ~ mills, and if any
thing is lacking for the Guion Academy
it is made up by entertainments, fairs.
etc. About $50 children attend this
school. The town has three private
schools, one college and one convent.
Thibodaux claims to have the finest
courthouse in this State and u strong
Jail. 1t has a fine and convenient Mar
ket house. 2 hotels, 3 restaurants and 9
livery stables. 1t has l foundry, 2
boiler maker shops, l saw mill with
planning machine. 3 cooper shops, 2 tin
manufactures, 2 carriage shops. z law
yers. 2 judges. l surveyor; an ample
supply of carpenters. engineers. brick
masons, painters. etc., 2 bakeries. 3
dry goods stores. l furniture and PAIN
store, 3'dry goods and family grocery
stores. 8 dealers in liquors and groce-
ries. ! clothing store, 2 dry and fancy
goods stores. 3 millinery stores. 2jewel
~ stores. S sewing machine dealers. l
clothing store, ! house-furnishing store,
S saloons and cafes, l beer saloon, 2
gunsmiths, i fl ,rist, l confectionery
and l feed store.
Thibodaux has l Masonic Lodge. l
Lodge of I. y. o. F.. l colored Lodge
OIL. o. o. F., several bands of music, l
dramatic association, l young mems
benevole nt association financially pros
porous.
The town of Thibodaux is increasing
in population, and new build
ings are constantly springing up. The
iron bridge that spans the Bayou La
at Thibodaux cost s225. 900.
The town gave 5000 to obtain the
branch railroad to Terrebonne Station,
on the Morgan's Louisiana and TEXAS
about four miles distance.
The town owes nothing aud has a reve
nue. outside of taxes of from $1,000 to
$500 annually.
One may form some idea Of the sur
roundings of Thibodaux by the mum
Der, variety and character of the trades.
callings and professionals supported in
the principal town where large num-
bers of people come to trade.
DAN'L DENNETr.
From the Picayune, April 26, 1883.
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