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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-07

HEADQU ARTERS UNITED vErE-
llRANS'. HALL 900 CAPITOLSrREEr.
Comrades You Will attend q meeting TO.
MIG IL, January 7, at ia o'clock, for the
election OF officers.
BY order OF w. A o. COLE Commander.
ia 7-lts j. w. GILLIAN. Adj utaut.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-07
, 3-Su tn Tin + saIsu6t

No NUEN ' = I-'ITNII| "
| HAVE THIS DAY ADMITTED
4 MR.. ". NJ. LIP~rONBsnd MR. FRANh
NOtL az partners iu my concern. Tho INN
name " III remain unchanged, lake th
occasion 10 thank dlY patrons for past O.
Nurs and hope io meiit the same iu the
ture. WILLIAM ELLIS JONES.
ia G.8t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-07
DISSOLUTION OF LAW PART
II NEKSHfP.

The law firm OF CANNON & COURPN ''
was dissolved ~ mutual CONSENT Dcoe III. ..
81. 1883.
Until further notice both u Ms can '
found at the Office Of the late firm. 81. ff
Nam street, and either member Is aUtI
ized 10 use the name Of the late hrI
closing up the firm business.
HENRY -. CANNON.
In o.IOt ALFRED AZ GDfIRINEN
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-07

MIR. +. MILLHISER HAS THIS
IVA day been admitted rs a partner %
the firm OF NJ. MILLlIlSER & co.
January g. 1856. a T-lf
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-07
CO.PARTNERSHIP. THE

COMPREHENSIVE. THE Us.
~ DERSIGNEO have this day formed a
partnership under the irm nam ~
KILDUFF & BAKER for the purpose DI
conducting a GENERAL WHOLESAL -
GRAIN, COMMISSION, and FEED 49, ST.
MSS at Blanchard's warehouse, Nos. I Q
10 1870 VlYinia street. and respectfully 80
licit share of the public patronage.
r.. j. KlLDUIF.
ia 7-St ID. BAKER. IR.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-07

CO-PARTNERSHIP.-I have TIN,
- day admitted my nephew. I'D. Wa g.
LOCK to an interest 100 MY business f..
nrm 10 continue as heretofore.
2. WHlTLOCk.
January 4. 1859. IR5-1
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-07
ABsoLurELr PURE.
!. RIO Y AL
B A X | n {
POWDER.
fno 21-1yl
ADJUSTMENTS.
DICHMOND THEATRE.
III TWENTY SECOND SEASON.
LAST NIGHT
JANUARY 7rH,
the genuine original
MIKADO,
By THE PRINCIPAL ARTISTS
who first produced Gilbert and Sulliyans
grand opera in New York.
The Best Production and the Royal Cast.
Equal to the Fifth-Avenue." ~ Brooklyn
Times.
BEST company we have seen I'm the
opera "-BrOokiya Eagle.
Prices as usual. Telephone 467. ia 7-lte

GRAND VOCAL AND INSTRU-
VI MENTAL CONCERT
THURSDAY EVENING. JANUARY 7rH,
ArsP. NJ,
AT SKNGER HALL.
PROFESSOR JACOB RETNHARDT, Director.
JUDGE +. X. FARRAk, Humorist.
The following talented persons will take
part: Miss FANNIE HICKS, Soprano: Mrs.
WILLIE KNOWLES. Soprano; Miss CAR
RE STAUDE, Contralto, OF McCRul's OPP
era Company; FRANK CUNNINGHAM.
Tenor; ]. LOUIS SULLIVAN, Tenor; MAR.
SHALL RAMOS, Baritone.
Admission, 50c.: seats can be reserved for
csc. extra. Tickets for sale at Ryland q
Lees, Manly Ramos's, I. l.. d. Walfords,
and DR. SCOTS Church HILL in sat
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-11-17
Nj MATRIMONIAL.

Walter S. Warner, of Mitchell, Iowa,
and Miss Emma j. Preston were married
Tuesday evening, November 18th, 1886,
at the home of the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Robert Preston, in Emmett, by
Rev. d. o. Sauhorn, of the NJ, E. church,
in The presence of about fifty invited
guests. The happy couple will remain
in this vicinity until after the holidays
and then settle down in their home at
Mitchell. The following is listo of we'd
ding gifts presented to the bride:
John II. Slight, plush rug: Mr.. and Mrs. w
dish; Mr.. and Mrs. George Wilson. silver cake
dish; Mr.. and Mrs. n. Bpisner, nickel plated
polishing iron; John Beisner silver pickle cas-
ter; E. G. Carley, IS 90 gold piece; Mr.. and Mrs
w Wagner glass water set; Miss Minnie W8g-
ner glass fruit dish; Miss Lizzie Ntzhugh, glass
breakfast caster; mother and father of the BRIDE
clock; Alfred Sutton, pair of vases; mother Of
the groom, linen table cloth and pair of towels
Mr. and Mrs. Gnst. Sutton and John Wilde, set
of silver table spoons, teaspoons and butter
kuife; Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Sutton, lamp; Miss
Jennie Wilson, glass pitcher. bread plate and
one-half dozen napkins; Mr.. and Mrs. John
Wilson, set of plates. cups and saucers: Miss
Sarah Satton, picket dish; Mr.. and Mrs. John
Sutton, set of dishes: groom to bride. set OF fnrs;
father to groom, SIC. % gold piece.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-11-17
JUNEAU.

The county board of supervisors, Hon.
VIM. Schwefel, of Lebanon. chairman,
has been in session during the past week.
The work so far has been mainly confined
to the examination of bills and claims,
and it is reported that several Of these
have been severely cut down. A resolu-
ton has been adopted letting the county
printing to the lowest bidder, and also
one making the Office of sheriff a salaried
one; the latter, however. cannot be made
to apply to the newly elected sheriff.
The newly elected county officers have
received their certificates of election and
have filed their bonds.
It it reported that William Fleming, at
present county clerk and who was the
worst beaten candidate on the late Demo-
cratic county ticket. is an applicant for
the position of superintendent of the In
sane Asylum here.
The ladies of the Presbyterian church
will give an oyster supper for the benefit
of the church at Congress Hall on Friday
evening next.
Having been unexpectly called east on
important business Mr.. Richard Guen-
ther, newly elected member of congress
from this district was unable to pay his
promised visit here to-day, and the same
has consequently been indefinitely post
poned. w.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-11-17
A STRONG MANUFACTURING EsTABIl SAMENT

The cigar manufacturing firm of Pam
perrin & Wiggenhorn Cigar company are
fast building up a reputation, which is
second to none or this side of the Atlantic
coast The art of manufacturing and in
particular the experience in business by
both of the principal members of the firm
dates as far back as 1848. The facilities
of this institution are the best and the
system is not excelled anywhere. In
their stripping and asserting room, in
which from ten to fifteen hands are con-
stantly employed, every leaf is closely
assorted, and for cleanliness ia the shops
visitors find that this is simply remark
able. The firm continually exert them>
selves to improve their noted brands and
add such others that work up reputa-
ton for themselves Crosse Chren-
icIe.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-11-17
PERSONAL.

J. G. Ford, of Whitewater, put in an
appearance here Monday.
Mrs. F. w. Boyd, of Waukesha, was
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. t. Prentiss
yesterday.
Miss Hermina Meyer, of Jefferson, is
visiting with Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Bau-
mann, 10 the First ward.
The Hon. w. G. Maybury, member of
congress from the First district of Michi.
gau, was visitor ins town Monday.
Andrew Cummings. proprietor of the
Thompson restaurant Chicago, visited
relatives and friends in the city over
Su nday.
Elias Taylor, of Lake Mills, spent last
Thursday in the city, visiting among old
friends. Mr.. Taylor is one of the solid
men of Jefferson county.
Joseph Brooks and wife of Emmett, are
spending the present week in Chicago
with friends, and Mr.. Brooks will avail
himself of the opportunity of attending
the fat stock show now in progress in that
city.
Horace Baker and family left Monday
morning for Atlantic, Iowa, their future
residence. Their departure is sincerely
regretted III society circles here, and the
best wishes of a large plumber of friends
will follow them to their new home for
success in life.
Sheriff-elect John Bullock was in town
yesterday and received the congratula-
tions of many friends over his election,
not few Democrats being among those
who did honors on the occasion. Mr..
Bullock bears his success as becomes a
man who has been through the mill be.
fore and was never beaten.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-11-17
important to Farmers.

A Farmers Institute is to be held sn
this place next winter and the Dairy wsk2h
its improved and modern methods ID
management will constitute a very1im-
portant part of the discussions Of sDaazs
our farmers will want some reliable Jnw~
nal in which the cream OF all that In aafa
here and at the other fifty-two Institns<s
will be published. HoARDs DAIRxmzE
the best Dairy and Dairy Stock paper IA
paper in the United States will do I'll
this for you. 1t is edited by w. d. Heard,
President of the Northwestern Dairymaass
Association and published WEEKLY aAk
Fort Atkinson, Wis. The Dairymsn aea
the "Swineherd" a monthly Journal de-
voted to Swine raising are offered in 0na
combination FOR the low price of one d.
lar year for both papers. Every fasner
in this county should subscribe at pare
for this splendid COM tination, and recesss
Zach week the cream of the Institnkn
work all over the state.
The we'll posted dairy farmers of 10
northwest are readers of HoARD's OAzxx-
MAN. and they make money by 1t too.
Send your dollar to w. d. Hoard, Font
Atkinson, Wis. and get into the currsaE
of the best Live Stock and Dairy thoaskh
Of the day. E~&
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-11-17
workmen and uses first-class materials.
Read Mr. Kurzweg's advertisement.
SERENADE AND PRESENTATION.

Last Saturday evening a number of
the Jefferson Republican and Democratic
supporters of sherif-elect, Hon. J. D. Bull
lock, appeared at his residence at John
sons Greek, beaded by the Arion band,
and serenaded the gentleman who had
been elected to the highest Office in the
county. They carried with them, framed,
the certificate of Mr.. Bullock's election,
which was presented to him in a few
well-chosen remarks by W. r Dicken-
sen, of Jefferson junction. The sheriff
elect responded If his we'll known happy
vein of thought, telling them how they
had made him twice glad, FIRST on election
night by sending him the news of the
splendid vote they had given him and
again by their presence at his own home
on such pleasant occasion. The visitors
then took possession of the house and re-
freshments were served, which brought
to the front the superior qualities OF Mrs.
Bullock as an entertainer, general merri-
ment and good cheer holding full sway
among the guests until the hour came
for the jolly party to board their vehicles
for home.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-11-17
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the co-partnership
heretofore existing between VIM. Weber, 81.
Thessenbusen and D, H. Beurhaus, known as
the firm Of VIM. Weber & Co., istthis day dis
solved Ly mutual consent II. Thiessenhu sen
retiring. The business of the late firm will
hereafter be conducted by Wm. Weber and D.
H. Beurhaus under the firm name of VIM w eber
& Co. VIM WEBER,
II. THIEssENHUsEN.
D. III BEURHAUs.
WATERFOWL, Nov. Bird. 1885.
All debts due the former firm Of VIM. Weber
& Co. must be settled within 80 days. Thanking
the public for their patronage in the past and
hoping to merit continuance of the same, we
are Respectfully yours,
WIZ. WEBER,
D. 81. BEURHAUs
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-11-17
Valuable clydesdales for America.

DR.. N. P. Valerils, WATERFOWL, Wiz
cousin, Q. S. A., is about to sail for
America. taking with him number of
Clvdesdale horses. He has been in this
country for some time past, and out of
several prominent studs he has selected
a shipment of choicely-bred stock. From
VIM Taylor. Park Mains, Paisley, he
purchased seven colts, including "Great
Morrill," bred by MI. Mari, Cambridge
Aberdeensbire, winner OF the first prize
at Aberdeen Stallion show last spring,
and other prizes; and another two-year-
old colt, sired by "St. Lawrence and
bred by Mr.. Fleming, Fullwood, Paisley.
The other five aresired by "Top Gallant"
Newman" and other fashionable horses.
The doctor also takes with him other seven
horses and mares (three from Mr.. 2.
Crawford). sired oy "Lord Erskin,"
Jamie Gray" and "Kingof the Forest;
and an extra good two-year-old FLY
purchased from Mr., Cross, Inglestvn, and
sired by "Pripce of Wales" The ami
mails all over consist of high personal
merit and excellent pedigrees; and,
though we cannot but regret the drafting
away of so many Of our promising young
stock, we congratulate our
friend, DR.. Valerius, on the success of his
mission to Scotland. - North British
Agriculturist, Edinburgh, Scotland,
October 9th.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-11-17
Harry Moore's 1920 Cent Show


Harry Moore's theatrical combination,
which has been organizing here for some
weeks past, will open in Turner Hall
with the highly sensational play Of
1.-THE Ticket of Leave Man next Mon.
day evening. A change of bill is an
nounced nightly, and on Thanksgiving
Day a matinee will be gwen at 2 P. NJ,
also matinee on Saturday afternoon
following. The Harry Moore troupe
combines high order of stage talent and
therefore our citizens may expect series
of first class performances to be presented
to them during next week. Watertown
should see that the company receives
good send off,.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-11-17
kURzWE6'S BOOTS AND SHOES.

F. W. Kurzweg has received his stock
of boots and shoes for the fall and winter
trade. comprising ladies', children's and
mems wear His shelves are filled with
goods from the best factories in the United
States, unrivaled both in style and finish,
and all can BIZ supplied with whatever ia
wanted, from an infants shoe to a cow
hide boot. In his custom department
Mr.. Kurzweg continues to give the best
of satisfaction, as he employs competen
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-11-17
DEATH OF JOSEPH GILES.

Joseph Giles, one of the best known of
the old settlers, and ex sheriff of this
county, died Monday night, November
10Th, 1886, aged So years. For more than
year past deceased has been in declining
health, the immediate cause of bis death
being a stroke of paralysis. Mr.. Giles
was born in Vermont and when a child
went to Michigan with his parents. He
came to Watertown some 40 years ago
and clerked for w. Ell. Besley who did
considerable trading with the Indians.
Subsequently Mr.. Giles drifted into
politics and was twice elected sheriff OF
Jefferson county on the Democratic ticket,
the last time in 1866. He was several
times appointed under-sh sheriff and deputy
sheriff and as an officer he acquired the
reputation of being active and vigilant.
Mr.. Giles was nu.e1 for peculiar traits of
character and was always prominent
figure of the circle in which he moved.
He had an extensive acquaintance and
many strong personal attachments. He
leaves wife and one son, George Giles,
who holds a cleTkship in the War De-
partment at Washington. Funeral will
be held from his late home to- morrow at
1917 o'clock
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-11-17
Mrs. S. NJ. Randall was quite sick Asst
week with an attack of pneumonia.

Mrs. S. NJ. Randall was quite sick amst
week with an attack of pneumonia.
Mrs. E. Boeing returned bone INIT
Saturday from DEVILS Lake, OAK, waasze
she has spent the summer visiting hM
son Robert.
Grandma Creydt was taken quite siiek
last week, but with the doctors help azad
good care she has pulled through.
Aaron Baker was in Chicago last week
attending the Fat Stock show.
Miss Martha Hill, of Horizon, con,-
mepced her school in the Brewer DISTRICT
last week.
The little Birds have just got thrszgh
with siege of chicken pox.
Miss Clara Creydt commenced iher
school in the Ryder district last MoDsisy.
S. M. Randall writes bone from Ypkk
State that sleighs were running there axu
or three days last week.
The turkeys are beginning to REST
high as Thanksgiving draws nigh. Gen.
Kellinbenze was around last week bnYiag
up all the turkeys and chickens fiji der
market.
The Bugget of Fun company meets ut
Julius Martins next Friday night. EE--
erybody invited
There will be service in the scaaad
house next Sunday. Rev. d. O. Sanbarn
gives us an extra next Sunday. That
will make a service three Sundays dn
succession. THEN he will go on in tho
old way every alternate Sunday.
FARMER.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-11-17
REDWOOD.

Messrs. P. Keller, Fl. Bergen, I. F
Solon, P. Reilly, E. Sullivan, NJ. McCar
thy and D. Connors have charge of Father
Tierney's rattle and ball, which take place
Nov. Is, at Cleveland Hall.
Mime. K. Lima, of Bridgeport, Conn,
is visiting at the residence of her cousin,
KERN Ryan.
The third district school has been sup
piled with new desks and seats, and now
presents quite comfortable appearance.
Nicholas Thsuer, Jr., is the man OF
knowledge there this year.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-11-17

"A complete set of second hand saloon
furniture for sale cheap at H. @. Mayors
second hand store.
The Glover Club will hold their sixth
annual bazaar and supper at lower Tur-
ner Hall, Thursday evening, Dec. 9.
1t appears to be an assured fact that
Col. Geo. w. Bir1, of Jefferson, will soon
move to Madison and associate himself
with the law irm of Gregory q Gregory.
Col. Birds removal will be serious lots
to the Jefferson county bar.
We would call attention TO the notice
Of Hoard's Dairyman published else
where This valuable journal is published
weekly and should be in the hands Of
every farmer, especially those engag ed in
dsirying and swine raising.
The congregation of Rev. j. III.
Brockmann's Lutheran church have per-
fected arrangements for the erection in
the spring OF new church building on
the corner of Jones and Sixth streets,
Second ward, TO cost from $4,000 to
$4,000
The Milwaukee wheat market yes
terday was buoyant and &c higher,
closing at 72c for No. 2 spring, 72hc
seller December, 1870 January and 8014c
May. Rye was firm at 5415c, and barley
at 621sc. Aogs were from 5010c lower,
ranging at s4O@S.75.
The nearest approach to steel en-,
craving is the new permanent process
photograph produced by May. 5
Thursday morning last the residence
of the Rev. Father Condor, at Mapleton,
near Oconomowoc, was entered by burg
lars. Father Condor was awakened by
tie noise; got up; was ordered to be
silent on pain of being shot; but the
burglar made his exit through window
empty handed He had pal outside.
A church jubilee had just occurred and
the good priest was suspected of having
much money in the house.
-Rumor has it that ourj Watertown
ladies intend to give their gentleman
friends complimentary dance and bas-
ket lunch at the Armory on Thanksgiv-
ing night, (Noy: 25th) in return fol
courtesies which the gentlemen have ex-
tended to them in the past. Should the
report prove true, uext weeks issue Of
THE REPUBLICAN, will contain a more
definite account of the proposed plan
which, it is hoped, will be received with
favor.
CLOTHING. CLOTHING UN-
DERW EAR, UNDE WEAR
SCOTCH CAPS, SCOTCH CAPS, the
choicest and largestI assortment in. the
city at Schiller & Quentmeyer's.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-11-17

Rev. F. w. Boyd, of Waukesha, former
rector of st. Paul's church, died suddenly
Yesterday, on train of the Chicago,
Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway, near
Edgewood, Iowa. The deceased was on
his way to take charge of the parish at
Cresco, Iowa. His age was 70 years.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-11-17
ROLLER SKATING.

The Roller Skating Rink in the asnegw
of the Watertown Rifles, on West Ws6sr
street, will be opened to the public ezeey
Monday evening. Admission 10 csgha-
Skates 10 cents.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-11-17
HUSTISFORD.

Adolph Creydt bought of Charles Hill
bert last week thirty acres of land. Cen.
sideration, 1913 per acre.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-11-17

the occupation of drayman. He leaves q
wife, three sons and three daughters.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-11-17
HOME MATTERS.

Dill cloth bibs and aprons at Trachte
ayser's.
Fairbanks matchless and peerless
meets all the requirements of the
tub.
five hundred barrels choice winter
at Stallman's
Monday evening, December 9th
ate fixed for the first concert of the
rtown Ladies Chorus"
STYLISH CUSTOM TAILOR
is specially with us.
ScHIFFLER * QUENTIN
Che Musical Herald, Boston, for
mber, is On our table. It is a choice
Der, containing variety of reading
:erest to musicians.
Try Trachte & Trayser's basket fired
ii tea al 70 cents, worth 10 cents.
The Rev. Harry Thompson, rector of
lty church at Logansport, Ind. and
ierly in charge of St. Paups parish of
city, has resigned to accept the
lorship of the Episcopal church in
nd Rapids, Mich.
-Wanted.-Two strong men ard a
n of horses to deliver neckties.
ScHIFFLER & OUENrMEYER.
The complete returns for Congress-
i in the First District are as follows
wing a majority of 573 for Mr. Caswell
r DIR. Doclittle:
Caswell, Doolittle.
K. ................. 1904 Jefferson $500. 1s1
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-11-17
OBITUARY.

Mrs. Catherine Scion, mother of assem-
blyman-elect T. F. Scion and John Scion,
died at the home of the latter named son
in the town of Shields, Saturday, Novem-
ber~13tb, 1886, of paralysis. aged Y years
after long illness Deceased was one of
the pioneer women of Dodge county, set
thing in Shields with her late husband as
early as 1S47. She was loving and affec-
Tomato mother, and as kind neighbor and
friend her memory will be long cherished.
Her funeral was held Monday morning
from the Redwood Catholic church and
her remains inferred in st. Bernard's
cemetery.
Henry Holste died Sunday at his home
in the First ward, aged about 63 years.
Deceased left here about six months ago
for Germany in the hope OF benefiting his
health, but returned few weeks since
with his physical condition still greatly
impaired. Mr.. Holste was formerly en-
plcyed By the Chicago, Milwaukee & st.
Paul railway having charge of gang of
bridge builders for the company.
Gottlieb Schultz died Tuesday morn
ing, Nov. Is, 1886, at his home in the
First ward, of cancer of the stomach,
aged sc years. Deceased had resided
here for over thirty years, and followed
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-11-17

Mail closes at the Watertown Post Office as
follows:
A NJ
East.S:45 Madison....S:45 South ...-10:20
%.
P. NJ.
East.....1:09 North .2:30-9'l5 West..9:15
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-11-17

Corrected weekly by VIM. Buchhsif.
Commission Merchant, Third Streat.
Watertown.
TEDEEsDAY Nov II sNas
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-11-17

CLOTHING. CLOTHING, UN-
DERW EAR, UNDE WEAR
SCOTCH CAPS, SCOTCH CAPS, the
choicest and largestI assortment in. the
city at Schiller & Quentmeyer's.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-11-17

Monday evening, December 9th 8
ate fixed for the first concert of the
rtown Ladies Chorus"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-10-13

w. &. HARRIS, residing about
ionr miles from Pinevillc, brought his
wife before Judge w. f. Blacknan
one day last week, praying that she
might he interdicted, us he feared sui
clde or some damage to some one else
he helhS too poor to give her lis indi
vidual attention, which she. in his
opinion, needed. Judge Blackman,
after examining Mrs. Harris, appoint
ed DIS. Casson aud Price as medical
experts to examine her. They report
ed the next evening saying that she
was deanented, and should be confined
In the lunatic asylum, but as the Board
OF Administrators has notified Sheriff
Paul not to send any more insane peo-
pie until they notify him, the Cont
ordered the woman placed in the Par
'sh Jail here. Judge Blackman, to
say the least, is perplexed over the
question, and speaks of it in unmeas-
ured terms and as being without pre-
cedent in the history of the State.