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St. Landry democrat., 1884-12-20
when receipts are less than $1,000

Provided that no establishment selling or
giving away any spirituous, yinoug or malG
iiuuOrs in less quantities than one plnt shall
pay less than $50 CO. Pfovioed GnaG wnen9ngL Iea o
fion. shall be combined with any business pro
Vided for in the previous secLohs, poCh II
censes shall be charged as provided 1Or:
SEC n Be 1t further ordained, etc., ThaT IOf
every individual or company carrying on Tne
business or profession OF att0rney-aC-iaW. phJ-
sician editor, dentist, oculist, broker. lnsul-
ance agent or other business, keeping CABS or
carriages, horses for hire the Hceese on sald
nrofession or occupation shall be based on the
amount of the gross receipts therefrom, as FOL
Wien receipts exceed $780, shall pay $40 90
1000 10 w
are 20OO or less :, 90
SEC 8. Be It further ordained, etc, InaG On
all drrmmers selling by sample or 0tilefWlse;
an annual license of $40 90 shall De LeVleu anu
all street lawkers, or vendors OF JeWery, SUI
tionery, prize packages. ETC., ny auGtiOu VI
otherwise, hall pay a license Oh hEe "oi'''hs poi
day.
SEC. Q, Be it further ordained, etc.. Ihat
wheneyer any person shall apply for license
to DT1rsue and follow any OF the trades, pro
Faseions or occupati0nS which are taxed Dy 6nlS
nrTinance. for O. less period than one year, said
license shall be issued IN the following proper
tion, viz: for nine-months, f0ur-nItns s41 o. Lne
annual license; foE six months tnree-nltllS'
three months. tW0-ntGhsS
The following petition was presented and
TO 1%,'> the Hon. President and Members OF the
BOARD OF Police, Town of Opelousas
| Gentlemen whereas this company has been
usinp it's best efforts and all the means at lts
Command for several years passed, to secure TO
fbe town of OpelOusas, suitable fire protection,
and
whereas, nearly two years ago., we secured
one Of the best and most approved steah nFS
engines to be had, for the use OF the town, anu
Whereas, our resources have been heaYlly
taxed to meet the several payments on same,
as well as the current expenses incident Oh
IIInnfuU the engine and maintaining Tne appa'
| ratus in good order, and
| whereas, The Board of Police of this town,
| under whose jurisdictiang the maintenance OF
| an efficient Fire Department properly belongs
1 have never been called upon 20 come TO our DIS
sistance, therefore be It
| Resolved That we respectfully, but urgeRt
uefition the Board of Police to make snltaplE
| appropriation for the proper maintenance O
| ffe Are department and especially to assist III
/ in Onr efforts by paying our current expenses
snch as engineers and tiremen's services, coal
fuel, oil, etc.
Resolved, That as the request does not con
! Template that the town should be asked TO pa.
anyfhing on the purchase price of the engin
/ and annaratrs but simply the necessary cX
nense OF maintaining the same in etficien
working order and condition, and as the gen
tlemen now constituting our Board are pledge
TO fhe friendly support of the fire department
We respectfully pray that this request nav
their immediate and favOrable consl0efatloh'
r. NJ. LITTELL,1
LA. SANDOZ, Committee
He E. EsgQRGE9
St. Landry democrat., 1884-12-20

There is small rivulet uear Dormin-
mill. in Irwin County, Georgia, that ls a
nnzzle. The stream is governed by the
moon moon during dry weather: At the last
y Hur.e neTfectly dry, but as the moon IN I,
creasas - it commences to run, and at full
moon n It is running boldly, and then
sl GRADUALLY with the decrease until it runs
dry.
St. Landry democrat., 1884-12-20

MRNHTr Send six cents for pos
HHH tage, and receive free, 8
0A# costly box of goods which
M nHH will help all, of either sex,
"E to more money right away
&BA than anything else in this
world. Fortunes await the
workers absolutely sure.
St. Landry democrat., 1884-12-20
PATENTS oBBTA55NE5D: GET 5sE5a = and 34s 81 81

PATENTS 0ReH5HhleS other business SIM in the he
U. s. Patent Office attended to for MODERATE
FEES. Our Office is opposite the q. s. Patent
Office, and we can obtain patents i'll less time
than those remote from Washington.
Send MODEL OR DRAWING. We advise as
to patentability free of charge; and we make
No Charge Unless We Obtain Patent.
When patent is granted drawing Of your in
ventiOn, with claims, yOnr name and address,
will be published in the United States Patent
Office Gazette, paper of immense circulation.
And the onlyo that publishes this free.
We refer here, to the Postmaster, the Supt.
of Money Order Div. and to officials of the e..
S. Patent Office. For circular, advice, terms,
State or county, write to
q. A. SNOW 81 Co.,
Opposite Patent Office, Washington, d. c.
nov 24-tf
St. Landry democrat., 1884-12-20

SEC. 5. Be it further ordained, etc, That for
each and every business of restaurant, oyster
house, confectionery, bar-room, cabaret, conee-
nor-ex change, drinking saloon, grog-shop, or
other place where anything to be drunk or
eaten on the premises is sold directly, the u
CENTS Of said business, as follows, viz:
WHEN receipts exceed 5000 license Of Sl75
St. Landry democrat., 1884-12-20
OPELOUSAS FEMALE INSTITUTE,
OpeIOusas, st. Landry Par. LS.

-:O:--
YWVHBS INSTITUTION will resume du~
L. ties Monday, September Sd, 1888, under the
immediate supervision of Mrs. NJ Nj. MayeS
and Mrs. NJ. A. Davis, with competent assist
ants. The scOlastic year consists OF feEty
weeks.
TERMS OF TUITION.
Preparatory Department, per months 2 so
Academic '' 81 '' ' 3 90
Music. with use of piano :" o8
Boarding, including washing, lights
and fuel, per month th....-...-.. 16 O0
Embroidery, wax flowers, painting,
drawing, each, extra. 10 CO.
DISCIPLINE.
The government of this school is strict but
parental, /; no hard tasks or restrictions are inn
posed but every student mast comply with the
rules, and must prepare up to the measure Of
her ability, the lessons ASST gned.
Our course of study and mode of instruction
are designed to train the mind to the habits of
correct thinking and thorough investigation
No student will be allowed to enter higher
classes without thorough preparation. Parents
and guardians may rest assured that the man
ners. health and morals of their children and
wards shall receive due attention.
No deduction for absence, unless in case OF
protraeted illness. The location of this town is
healthful and easy of access. The boarding
depart,lent is under the immediate charge Of
Mrs. hayes Boarders will provide themselves
with blankets and towels.
For particulars, address
MRS NJ. NJ. HAYES,
july 28- Principal.
St. Landry democrat., 1884-12-20
Proceedings Of tHe Board of
Police, Town Of OpelOusass
CpELousis, Nov. oath, 1884.

The Board met pursuant to a call, present
G. NJ. Thompson, President, Jos. LaSalie, Vic
tor Lastrapes, Emile PefferkOrn, Henry E. Els
forge, George PulfOrd. and Noses Green.
The President announced that this meeting
had been called for the purpose OF adOptir e
and fixing the amount OF the
annual revenue license for the year 1855 !;
when upon motion of Mr.. Emile PefferkOrn,
read according to law was adopted:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-01-18

Although last Friday was stormy day,
32 couples went from here to Jacksonville,
took dinner with r. Q. Wilcox, and returned
in the afternoon. The dinner was excellent,
and the ride will long be remembered with
pleasure.
The Methodist ladies met with Mrs II f.
Forest Wednesday afternoon.
Sociabc at the Congregational yestry last
Wednesday evening.
The dance and supper for the benefit of
the Universalist society was very successful.
Some IS couples were present, and the net
receipts were about so.
-Chas Averll 10 very sick with pneumo.
MIA, He is attended by DIR. Titus.
&C. S. Parmelee has sold his farm to his
son-in-law, Dea. Z. b. Bufum.
Murray club exercises at the Uniyersalist
church Sunday evening. All are invited.
The replevn suit of Brutus j. Whitney
of Marlboro against Chauncy Smith ended by
Whitney, paying Smith $50 the amount due
him for breaking and keeping the horse that
was replevined.
The upper department Of the village
school is progressing well under the new
teacher, Mr.. king of Marlboro
Mr.. E. S. Bailey is in town, selling the
Champion steam cooker.
The store which has been run here for a
few weeks past by Bennington parties is be-
ing closed out this week.
AT meeting of Victory Grange, No. 1914
held last Saturday, there was good attend
ance and much interest. Officers elected
Master. G. Chandler: W. o., L. c. Boyd; lecturer
f. A Fitch; steward p Ayerill; assistant steward \
D. Mann: chaplain Mrs. J. H. Stowe; treasurer, c
G.. Clark secretary, J. II. Stove; gate keeper, A. NJ
Fox Ceres, Mrs. c. Chandler Pomona, Mrs, A. NJ
Fox Flora, Mrs. Geo. streeter; lady assistant stew
ard, Mrs. 7. Averill.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-01-18

--Iu the Wallingford Conn. correspond
ence of New Haven paper We hud conph
mentary notice of Nv w. II, Newlon's work
as cashier of the national bank OF WAlhug
ford. Both Mr. Newton and bis wife are
members of well known Newfane families,
and the item therefore has some hing Of local
interest "The national bank, for the six
months ending Dec. 81, 1883, makes the usual
good showing which has characterized the
management of Cashier w. H Nswton ever
since the bank was started. The s.mi-nuuual
statement shows that the total earnings have
been IS 9i2. u; net earnings So GlG.22 The
capital of the bank was increased July 1883,
to $3.50, 600, and for that reason the directors
decided to defer paying dividend until July,
1884. The cashiers report shows net earn
ings of per cent on the full capital of $50,
900 for the six months ending Dec. 81, lss3.
The bank has sustained no losses since 1t
commence business Jan /, 1852
According to a Bellows Falls Times item
the Windham county savings corporation con
temp ate erecting brick bank building on
the old David Johnson lot
The Reynolds sisters, child vlD!iuistS,
aged - and . assisted by Dr. A. II Reynolds
clarionetist will give a concert at Union hall
on Friday evening, Jan. %, under the aus
pieces of the w. c. T. L. The mGsical abili
ty of the sisters Is highly rat,d by Camilla
Urso, who predicts that they will eventually
become eminent as violinists.
There are few more cases Of scarletina.
The W. c. 7. L. parlor entertainment at
Mrs. Davidson's on Wednesday evening was
largely attended, and everybody seemed to
enjoy it.
Pierce a Edwards have sold ont to seve-
raj parties who. it is understood, are to trade
on the cooperative plan.
The educational meeting announced to
be held at Union hall on Saturday afternoon
and evening, Jan. -, has been postponed one
week
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-01-18

The trustees of Leland and Gray semi
nary at their annual meeting elected two new
trustees to fill vacancies occasioned by death.
The committee are trying to secure a teach
er for the spring term and will advertise as
soon as arrangements are perfected.
The band of willing workers will give
their annual entertainment in academy hall
Monday evening. After the exercises there
will be a maple sugar sociable.
Teachers meeting at Newfane is post
poned one week.
The village school gives public exhibit
ton this friday evening.
An error last week in the advertisement
of the select school ia Townshend makes the
tuition in higher English nine dollars it
should be six dollars "a term; common Eng
lish. five dollars There is prospect now
of a large attendance.
-Townshend Division S. of Il. initiated
two new members Tuesday evening Mrs.
DR.. Ierrill aud Miss Ada Nj Barber.
Mrs Dea. Folett attended church last
Sunday, tbe first time for two years.
Fred Smith makes 80 lbs. Of butter pei
week from over 20 COWS without silO. E
L. Hastings makes 20 lbs. per week from
cows fed on ensilage.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-01-18

This is the strangest open winter that we
ever saw, Yennor or no Vennor
We have had good sleghing for the last
four weeks, and our people have fully improy-
ed it. Our ice men have splendid crop well
stored.
Some Of our young people met with Sc
rious accident one evening last week while
coasting on Brattleboro street, their sled strk-
ing telephone pole. Charles Hopkins re-
ceived broken collar bone and James O'Brien
a broken leg below the knee, but the other
six escaped with slight bruises.
Rev. John Hamilton, brother of the pas
tor, occupied the Congregational pulpit last
Sunday.
Mrs. Geo. Curtis died last Sunday night.
She has been sick for two or three years and
helpless for a long time.
"A S. Bacon, whose grocery store was
closed last week, has made arrangements with
his creditors whereby he is now able TO serve
his customers as usual P.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-01-18


The dramatic entertainment Tuesday
evening proved a success, the house being
well filled and the audience well pleased with
the manner in which the familiar drama Of
"Ten Nights in n Bar.room" was presented.
Receipts about $50
james Howard, 90 years Of age, cut his
throat on Friday of last week, about II A. NJ,
making n bad cut nearly half severing his
windpipe, but not hitting the artery. The
wound was dressed by DR.. Charles w. Ray,
but no hope is entertained of his recovery.
Last week we gave the effect of the rail
road on sales of real estate in this town,
building in the village, etc Now for the eff
feet on our grand list. In 1865 when we
first voted town aid for the West river rail
road our list was Sl7OO.1l, with 33i polls
II grew less every year, and in 1880, the year
the rails were laid, it was but S2SlS.SS, with
but 27G polls-a loss Of almost 20 per cent in
number of polls and over 80 per cent of value
of property taxed. Now, in 1883 our list was
S3o92. &C. with 3Ol polls, a gain Of almost 10
per cent in the number of polls, aud over 10
per cent in value of taxable property in two
and one-h half years from the completion of
the railroad. The enemies of the road said
the debt would ruin the town. The first three
years shows gain of Is per cent of grand
list II per cent in sales of real estate and
over 500 per cent in building houses in the
village. We like such ruin. $.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-01-18


Herbert Glett has opened the black
smith shop near the bridge, hired an expert.
enced workman, and gone to work.
Col Foster of Coleraine, Mass, has a
room in thu west end Of the Cutler House,
and is repairing wagons, sleghs etc.
A party of - couples, out for a leap year
ride, bad supper and dance at the Cutler
House last Saturday.
Kingsley Of Readsboro has completed his
contract to draw 100, 600 feet of logs to Saw
yer's mill for Geo S Goodnow, aud returned
home.
Fred Welman has moved into the tene-
ment vacated by Michael Gary.
On Tuesday evening a party of friends
and ucighbors enjoyed a social visit aud an
oyster supper at Royal Chase's
We have been greatly exercised in mind
in regard to that chimney at Wilmington but
think we have it all right now, and trust that
Santa Claus did not get 80 mixed" that he
does not know but he is in the smoke yet
u.
II We are not altogether clear on the chin
ney question, but feel pretty sure it was eth
er at the Methodist or Congregational church.
Fin
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-01-18
We.t Che.rertieId.N.H

The Universalist socisble on the evening
of the 1lth inst, was largely attended, and
the rousng farce entitled My turn next, "
was finely rendered.
The annual installation of the officers Of
Spaif, r 1 grange No. SO, P. of II occurred
on the 12,h inst, aud the following officers
were installed by o. f. Sargent, past master :
John L. Streeter, master; Herman q. Smith,
ogers-er; Walter II. Thomas, lecturer Hen
ry j. Durham, steward Norman G.. Col
burn, asst steward Rev. Hiram b. Morgan,
chaplain; Mr.. Lois FAIR, treasurer Warren
W. Farr, secretary Mrs. Henry j. Durham
Pomona Mary Cobleigh, Flora Ada Kath-
an, Ceres Helen A. Sargent, lady asst stew
ard The installation being public large
number of invited guests and friends were
present After installation all sat down to Il
bounteous collation. provided by the lady
members of Spafford grange, after which the
literary exercises were in order, and remarks
by the retiring master and the singing OF
The Sword of Bunker Hill" by Mr.. Larkir
Amidon closed the exercises.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-01-18

The Congregational fellowship meetings
were held at Mortified this week
Buck Slate, Leonard Barton aud Abbott
Brown are the Unitarian parish committee for
Isl.
Sixteen couples went on the sleighride TO
Shelburne last Friday and returned delighted
with Mr.. Aliens hospitality.
Rev. Mr. Shepardson preached for Il. @.
Martin last Sunday.
A petition is being circulated, to be pre-
scented to the railroad commissioners, Against
the running of Sunday trains in this county.
The ladies' 1nion prayer meeting is held
with Mrs. Joseph Slate on Friday afternoon.
Robbins can no longer claim residence
in this town.
The Baptist ladies had ten-cent supper
in their vestry Wednesday evening.
"A, L Kenuey has three handsome sleighs
in the paint shop.
The Methodists have begun to count the
Sundays before conference.
The funeral of Miss Henrietta Streeter
was held Tuesday at the residence of David
d. Slreeter.
Rev. S. b FlaRg's parishioners filled his
house and gave him a donation last Friday
evening.
There were eight births and nine mar
riages in town last year.
! W. A. STattOn bad horse run from
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-01-18
EBugneY,

The donation given Rev. L. Harlow and
family on Tuesday afternoon and evening full
filled the most sanguire expectations. The
supper table was loaded with cakes and pies.
Dea. Simon Houghton made the presentation
speech, and the pastor in his reply stated the
following interesting facts The congrega
tons are good the Sunday school is increas
ing in attendance and interest the pastors
salary has been promptly paid the ladies'
society has placed street lamp in front of
the church, lamps in the halls leading to the
audience ROOM aud paid the small debt of
SO on the parsonage, the past year, and has
money in its treasury the congregation has
supplied itself with a new hymn and tune
book-"Spiritual Songs"-and supplied the
choir. with the same and another book dur
ing the year the church has reached its larg-
est membership for many years-l00 This
church and pastor, acting upon SOlomOns
proverb-"If man would have friends he
must show himself frieudly"-are very united
in their work.
N. L. Priest was thrown from a traverse
sleigh, Saturday, by the breaking of the seat,
and dislocat-d his shoulder.
Thomas Foley, aged IL. fell while scuf
fling in the school house at East Putney one
day last week, aud fractured one bone of his
leg below the knee.
Ed French went to Orange City, Fla,
from this place last November, bias bought
tract of timbt land there, cleared and fenced
it, and will proceed at once to set 1t with
choice varieties of the orange, Mr.. French
has heretofore had considerable experience in
orange culture aud is an excellent grower of
fruit.
The lecture by Capt. II. II. Brown of
Brooklyn, Tuesday evening, was attended by
a small but appreciative audience The lee
turer claimed spirituaism TO be founded on
strictly scientific basis and like other scien-
tifc truths, TO be governed by immutable
laws. The lecture was characterized by
sound logic and fair dealing from the spirit
ualistlc standpoint W.
The people of East Wostmoreland, NH,
desiring TO manifest somewhat their apprecia
ton of Rev. n. D. Parsons's services in hold
ing meetings there for a few weeks past, made
known their wish to the ladies' Good Samari
tan society of Putney, and on Wednesday af
ternoon last Mr.. and Mrs. F. NJ. Lewis threw
open their house for a donation party. A
good number came from Westmoreland and
the occasion proved perfect surprise 10 the
pastor and one long to be pleasantly remem
bered by all concerned. Mr.. E. o. Gassett
in behalf of the visitors, presented the gifts
they had brought, consisting of q purse of
money and various useful articles, and Mr..
Parsons feelingy expressed his appreciation
and gratitude. After partaking of bounti-
full supper provided by the ladies', and extend
ing vote of thanks to Mr. and Mrs Lewis
for their hospitality, the company separated,
satisfied with their aft srnoon's work. b.
Rev E. Smiley's subject next Sunday
evening The Universalist creed"
A large company attended the Universal
ist sociable at town hall Wednesday evening
The entertainment was of very attractiv,
character, and the Merry Cleaners may wei
be proud of their success
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-01-18

lfr L. tue Journals City Article, 15thl
Freshmade western creamery butter is selling at 80
:" - cents pound, with &c., for top price, though
lev fancy brands command 42c in a jobbing way.
lille the butter situation is favorable than at
this time last year, special advance lie looked for
aud holders Of sumner stock should not refuse any
reasonable bid
The stock Of cheese is smaller than last year and
there is every indication that the make will clean up
close before any new stock can be obtained The
home trade has increased and the general price
for good to choice stock has been 10 TO Nc pound.
obbing way small dealers paying IA to Is cts
Al kinds OF beans selling at about cents per
hushel above last weeks prices. Choice mediums are
worth s2.55 to S2G0 per bushel and some holders
asking more. Yellow eye beans in very good
stock and command s325 to 50 80 bushel
Last weeks severe weather checked the receipts of
potatoes, and prices went up to cents a bushel;
but large supplies are coming in, and prices have
dropped to the old figures, best eastern Rose selling
90 the track at Soc, aud northern at IS to so.
Choice apples are retailing at 81 to 81 so per barrel
Dried apples attracting more attention, and prices
are on steader basis Sales Of quarered and sliced
range from to cents pound, and choice eyapora-
ed command 10 10 Ice.
Fresh eggs are scarce, and 34c. has been paid in
some instances for strictly fresh lots. Most sales,
however, have ranged from 50 to 3Sc, to quality
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-01-18
Nearby yua..acbus.,t. Notes.

George W. Forbes, who has been clerk
at the Mansion House for two years, and
Henry A. Potter, who has been connected
with the house as porter for II years, have
leased the American House at Greenfield for
five years. They take possession Feb. /.
John @. Bangs, a wel-known citizen Of
Greenfield, died suddenly at Orange where
he had been stopping Sunday night. He was
60 years old and a native of Montague. He
and his wife carried on the millinery business
in Greenfield for many years.
Joseph X. Moore of NORTH Farms North
ampton) was found dead under his bed Mon
day, having committed suicide during Sun
day night by cutting his throat with razor.
Insanity was undoubtedly the cause. His
wife committed suicide by drowning last Ju-
ly and since then he has been morose and de-
spondent.
B. +. Hebner of North Adams hanged
himself to bed post at Troy, N. Y, Mon.
day. He was sick and respondent.
E. P. Chaplin has been nominated and
confirmed postmaster at Springfield, Mass.
-Dannie Murphy of North Adams aged
1G, who accidentally shot himself in the leg
while out hunting last week, has had the leg
amputated, and will recover
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-01-18

nit. Mr.. Brown has long been an honored
and highly resp,c cited resident Of this town
a strong man, deep thinker an able writer,
a valuable and exemplary member Of society;
and our citizens would long gladly look upon
his familiar face, and unitedly wish that the
sun Of life would linger in its declining to a
serene setting.
Our esteemed citizen, w. y. Jones, has
been north the past week for the purpose OF
organizing lodges Of Knights Of Honor.
There was an entertainment at village
hall last Wednesday evening for the benefit
of the cornet band. T..