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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-03-06

At the last meeting of Donaldsonville
Lodge No 1853, K. of H., resolusion was
adopted thanking Omega Lodge of Napo-
leonville and the D. D. e. D., D. Bienve-
nue. Jr., for courtesies extended the dele
CATION Of members which attended the in
stallation of the Assumption Lodge. It
also carried a vote instructing its repre-
sentative to accept an Office should it be
rendered him in the Grand Lodge. such
being an honor conferred on the lodge,
and to advocate before that body meas
IRE requiring the Grana Ulcers to visit, at
regular terms. the different subordinate
lodges in Louisiana
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-03-06
LOCAL JoTTINGs.

Remember the Mardi Gras ball at Phoenix
Hall.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-03-06
Cheap Tony's Donation.

S0P O0uoNsOus
The time is near at hand when Cheap
Tony will donate another of those splendid
Light Running Domestic Sewing Machines
to the holder of the. lucky number in his
grand gift drawing. Encouraged by the
results of past donations, Cheap Tony will
continue to give away these famous ma
chimes to his patrons, each purchase to the
amount of five dollars emitting the Gus
toner to one chance in the drawing. It
must not be supposed, however, that the
prices of goods are enhanced to make up
for'the donation, as investigation will con-
vince the most skeptical that Cheap Tony's
prices are below those of any Of his COM
petitors, while his goods will compare ia
vorably in quality with any in the market.
His stock isa splendid one, comprising
large array Of dry goods clothing, notions,
boots and shoes, hats and caps, groceries
and general merchandise, aud affords bar
gains that cannot fail to suit all tastes and
purses. In short, Cheap Tony is still to
the front and proposes to stay there.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1886-10-09
NUMBER 50.

Mrs. Widow Cornelius VOOrhies. nee
Marie Cidalise MOuton. died last We'd
nesday at the residence of her son Mr..
Felix VOOrhies. at the ripe old age of 7S
years. This venerable lady had been
i'll for some time. but il is only within
the last few days that her illness became
serious. After traversing the span al
lOtted to life, spent in christian chari-
ties, known far and wide, she is now in
the Kingdom of her Father. She was a
kiI:d and loving parent; friend to hu-
manity; she was, indeed. one of those
good and kind persons whose life but
makes this world better. TO the large
family who are left to deplore her demise
the Messenger tenders its most sincere
sympathy in their great bereavement.
a large concourse followed her mortal
remains to the burial ground.
FrOsts has gradually injured the to-
baccO copr of West Virginia.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1886-10-09
District Court in Session.

Our District Court has been in session
since last Monday. The Grand Jury is
composed exclusively of white men, and
1t is said to be one of the most intelli-
gent Juries ever empannelled for manv
years. They have been actively at work
and we doubt not their report will be in
tereSting. They made a partial report
last Tuesday.
The business of the Court seem 10 he
working along smoothly and we dare
hope that this term will show much
work accomplished.
We must here note, that the elevated
platforms and benches that have been
placed in the Court room is proving a
great convenience to the people who are
called there.
No criminal eases have been tried this
week, but every day of the next two
weeks will be devoted exclusively to
such eases. The venire is a good one.
and We think that infractOrs of the law
will have hard time.
Without the Bayou BOutte affair. the
docket would been cleared, but as it il
some cases may have to lay over. Still
we hope to see the term fruitful.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1886-10-09
Local Lights.

ia Beer on ice at ) cents a glass at
B. Audibert's.
The Police jury met last Monday.
The ginnsry of the cotton oil mill is
in full blast.
This being court week, great many
strange faces are seen on our streets.
Mr.. VI. NJ. VOorhies made flying trip
to New Orleans this week
We will furnish the Messenger from
now TO the end of the year for % cts.
Died Sunday Oct. 3rd. in this parish.
Mr. Paul DOre. at the age of "A years.
The Saw-mill yard of Gueriniere Bros.
is covered with sufficient lumber to
meetall demands.
There are vet many persons who have
not registered. This is matter that
should not be neglected.
Wiggins is now engaged in writing an
essay upon the ingratitude of predicted
earthquakes.
1t will not be long before the toaSting
of the sugar house whistles will be daily
heard.
Mr.. Henry George, a member of the
Knights Of Labor. is the choice Of the
working men, for Mayor of New York.
Our friend J. A. Hitter, is prepared to
repair carriages-make them as good
as new. His charges are moderate.
Have the young men who congregate
in front of the Church doors, during
services, ever taken in consideration the
of so doing.
Twenty-Five cents will secure the Mes
senger. for the balance of the year
We acknowledge receipt of an invita-
ticn to attend grand ball, which will be
given at Broussardville, to night. Our
Our friend, Louis j. VOORHEES,, left for
New Orleans, Wednesday. Mr.. VOOrhies
pynpcfS In maka Nam OxIaona La <s.nu,~u>,
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1886-10-09
Election Notice.

By yirtne of Proclamation issued by
his Excellency Samuel d. McEnery Gov
ernOr of the State Of Louisiana bearing
date August 4th. 1886. and i'm accordance
with law, all the qualified voters of the
Parish Of st. Martin in said State are
hereby lO:ihei that ali election will
be held on
Tuesday November end. 1886
it being the Tuesday next after the first
Monday in said month, from Z o'clock i'm
the forenoon until o'clock i'm the after
noon for the purpose of electing one Re
preventative for the Third Congressional
District of the State of Louisiana COM
posed of the Parishes of Iberville, Ascen-
sion, Assumption, LafOurche. TerrebOnne,
st. Mary, Iberia, st. Martin, Lafayette
VermiliOn, Cameron and Calcasieu.
Also for the election OF one Judge for
the 2lst. Judicial District composed of
the Parishes of Iberia and st. Martin, to
fill the vacancy OccasiOned in that Of
flee by the resignation of the Hon. F. l..
Gates.
The polls will be open on that day
"The 2nd. day of November A. d. 1886"
from o'clock A. N. until G o'clock P. NJ.
for the purpose of receiving the ballots
Of all qualified voters of the Parish Of
St. Martin under the supervision Of
the following commissioners Of election
to wit:
Poll No. l. 1st. Ward. at the Court
House under supervision of Commission
ers W. A. Bienyenu. Chs. Guirard and Fe-
lix Baker.
Poll No. 2-2nd Ward. at or near John
Case under supervision Of Commission
ers A. j. Verret John Case and Sebastian
Smith.
Poll No. 3-3rd Ward, at or near Cleric
Gauthier under supervision Of Commits
siOners Arcade Gauthier, Martin Ducrest
and Marcel Francois.
Poll No. 4-4th Ward, in Breaux Bridge
at the office of J. o. Bourdier under su-
pervisiOn of Commissioners Jules Rous-
seau, David Rees, and Jacques Del
hOmme.
Poll No. 5.-5th. Ward. at or near Pla-
eide Leblanc under supervision Of CON-
missioners Uric MelancOn, Polk Zerin-
que and Jean B. Lichard.
The election to be conducted and re-
turns made according to law.
st Martinsvilie this 9th. day Of October
=, >EIu11I3lnrrsuw~.-.-. ~
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1886-10-09
Splendid Performance.

The young amateurs Of BreauX Bridge
have reasons 10 be gTaiiiied of the sue
cess Of their last two dramatic represen-
tations. Ii is within the bounds of strict
veracity TO say that this last effort of
theirs surpassed, by far, any of its meri-
tofi0us predecessors. All the appoint
nlentS were thoroughly in accord with
The requirements of the plays, and every
detail were carefully studied. The play
selected for the first evening was an
emotional drama, portraying scenes in
the life of the unfortunate Catherine
Howard, one of the wives of Henry VIII
OF England. To even family portray
its principal characters, demands talent
Of no mean order; and, We can truth
fully say, that our young amateurs seem
10 understand fully the task they had I'M
Geriaken, for they acquitted themselves
with credit As the frequent applause Of
the large audience plainly testified.
lne principal parts were taken by Miss
SidOnia WiltZ. the charming young
daughter of the late Coy. Wiltz, and
Messrs. Arthur Guil6eau and Armand
Martin. These three characters were
exceptionally well rendered. The Mes
senger cOngratulates them. on their sue
cess. -
The scenery was appropriate, and sell
dom, especially in amateur representa-
tiOns, have we seen as much care be-
slowed upon what is 50 frequently he
elected the scenic effects. After the
dramatic performance, the seat were
cleared away and dancing was INDUCED
i'll until nearly daylight.
The succeeding evening, two pretty
coniedieswere acted, and they were well
received by the. large audience. The
amateurs due to the success Of the pre-
yiouS evening, were on their mettle and
We are happy TO say more than filled
every expectation. The scenery again.
was very appropriate. Our young friends
had spared no expense to make these two
representations, not only their best, but |
10 closely follow all the demands as to
costumes. scenery, etc. AM for our part, |
W. cheerfui!y bear witness to tue fact |!
That nothing was wanting and the aI- /
dience showed that they must have felt .
tiat way. They were two pleasant sol I
reeS. The Messenger tenders Ia all and I
every one. its fluctuations on this sue
ceSSfu effort. /
We understand that at the popular re-
quest. the amateurs will tO-mOrrOw
hight again play The drama. We advise 1
sr@ 5n1 = 6kInnd tke norfxrnnnc7.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1886-10-09

i"Nh'y ioui toildis II tlc rum
price per thousand pounds Of cotton i
seed.
4 Mrs. A. Como, paid visit to BrOus
sardvlle, this week and was the que.
Of her da lighter Mrs. Louis GarJemal.
The Gates-FOntelieu election case vii
be tried at Franklin. on the 18th. insf
by Judge Beattea.
Hons. Martin and Albert VOorhies VIII
were summoned to their mothers deatl
tted arrived here yesterday morning. to,
late to attend the funeral of their bclov
ed mother.
The mission and jubilee being conduc
ted at the Catholic Church by the elo.
quent divine, Father Ponce. has attrac-
ted to the sacred edifice. large numbers
bf people.
Quite number of people from this
town attended the entertainments at
Breaux Bridge. and speak in glowing
terms of the splendid time they hat
there.
The Messenger will be furnished from
now to the end Of the year for % cts.
II
| Some one has discovered substance
that can be seen through clearer than
glass. We don't know what ii can be
unless il is Judge Simon's motive in be-
ing an independent candidate for Con-
gress.
The POst-ofllce did big business for
three days during this week forwarding
in that time over eighteen hundred dol
lars. The money brought TO the Post
Office being mostly gold. This town is
not quite dead yet.
Mr.. s. n. Burdin has sent to this of
flee bottle of honey, which is of a very
fine quality. Mr.. Burdin intends to go
into the bee culture this spring and give
it fair trial. Mr.. Burdin keeps honey
always on hand, and sells it at reasona-
BILE price.
ss Our thanks fO Mr.. Henri Van der
Cruyssen stage manager of the BreauX
Bridge Dramatic Club, for compliment
tary tickets to attend the entertainments
to be given at Breaux Bridge on Sunday
the 10TH, and at st. Pierre on Sunday
the 18th. of the present month.
1t rarely happens that Congressman
is solicited to be candidate in the diff
erent district at the same time. This is
the case with Gueuther. in Pennsylvania.
Another curious feature is that i'm one
district he il solicited to run by Demo
Gratis. and in the other district by Repub-
licans.
Our young friend Homer Mouton
who was employed as typo on the Lake
Charles Commercial for the past five
months has quit that paper and is now
in town. We trust Homer will soon be
employed for he is a,worthy boy.
Ek5- Beer on ice at cents a glass at
B. Audibert's.
The business season is about to open
and our merchants are preparing to
meet the trade that is coming. They
undoubtedly have large aud varied
stocks of the best and freshest goods on
hand. and they would be pleased to re-
ceive customers. 1t would pay them to
let the people know through the columns
of their local papers, just what they
have got and the prices at which theil
wares will be sold. A trial would no
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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-01-28
From Eldorado.

The writer had an opportunity of attend
ing the very instructive and elegant lecture
delivered by Supt. C.. c. Miller, of Eaton, at
West Manchester, on Saturday evening, Jan.
10th, on the subject-"Origin and History OF
English Literature" which was very clearly
unraveled. The original and ancient home
of the Caucasian race was presented and IL
Illustrated by maps. The ancient lines of each
successive wave of its various divisions be-
ing pointed out on the maps, making the
whole feature so plain that almost any school
boy could comprehend it.
After presenting the first part of the
subject, the historic German race and its di-
visions, the foundation of our own mighty
people, were dealt upon at length; especially
the Angles and Saxons, from which the Eng
lish language comes; explaining the location,
the origination of the terms, words, and vari-
GUS names of European countries, the great
historical features of each division; the rise,
fall, and great extent of the Roman Empire,
and many of the authentic evidences, reasons
ard decays of our old English literature.
Passing from this phase of his subject, he
completely unraveled the foundation of our
English tongue from its origin to its present
conditions; giving as the founders the great
linguists, the ancint and mighty Chaucer,
the Biblical Wycliffe, the noble Ashcomb, the
mighty Spencer, the myriad-minded Shakes
peare, and the glorious Milton, as the giants
who, step by step, gave to us this mighty
language.
He most beautifully illustrated how those
eminent minds have given to the world this
element in its various forms, from the histo-
rio myth to the most elegant flowers of poetry;
which the audience appreciated most heartily
and aroused them to a deep literary feeling.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-01-28
out Disease.

The Shakers believe that nearly all diseas-
es can be prevented by maintaining perfect
digestion. They never employ doctors be-
cause as soon as the digestion becomes i'm
paired they take a few doses of the Shaker
Extract of Roots (SiegePs Syrup and health
is the result, for it is a marvellous remedy for
Dyspepsia. Mrs. Hettie Hauck writes from
Mormon Grove, Grayson Co., Texas, Aug. 2,
1884: 81 am fifty years old this month, and /
must say your medicine has proved a wonder
full medicine to me. When l first received it
1 could not sleep nights, and 1 had a hutter-
ing in the pit of my stomach, I could not bear
my hand or the weight of my clothes ON it. /
had a throbbing and a roaring in my head.
was afraid if it continued 1 should lose my
mind. l oftentimes thought 1 was too far
gone to try anything. The pain and misera-
Bile feeling in my head has gone. My headi $
clear and sleep soundly every night. Lean
recommend. it with pleasure. Who would not?
You may use this letter if you like. 1t may
fall into some hands afflicted as I was, and /
an sure they can find relief in your medi-
cine jan2l-1m
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-01-28
Educational.

| The address of President j. j. Mills, of
Earlham College, at the Teachers Associa-
ton Saturday last was a most enjoyable feast.
1t was a compendium of wit, wisdom and add
vice. The teacher who heard him and was
not greatly benefited thereby, is not worthy
the name. 1t contained meat for the beginn-
er and the experienced alike. Himselfa prac-
teal teacher of twenty years experience, he is
amply able to give advice from the proper
standpoint. He gave as his experience, that
the object of the work of the school room is
not so much to load the brain with the formu-
lac, the minutie of the textbook, as it is to in
still such knowledge as will enable the pupil
to act Alright when brought face to face with
the perplexing circumstances of life; to grasp
and to manage them, and to come out of each
contest ennobled and strengthened. The
speaker also argued that all temptations to the
wrong-doing on the part ofthe pupil! should be
removed. Upon a wise saying of Aristotle he
based the argument that the school should be
governed by the 'Rudder of Persuasion"
PEST Mills made many friends by his scholar
ly address, and will be welcomed at any time
he comes before our teachers.
TIL paper of Mr.. Arthur NJ. Miller, of the
Eaton High School, was a carefully prepared
plea for the study of nature in our public
schools. The earnestness with which it was
presented and the real merit of the subject
matter gained for it the undivided attention of
all present.
Mr.. E. T. Vaughan, of West Alexandria,
gave the teachers much food in his earn
est discussion of "Parts of Speech" His
derivation of words was highly interesting.
Mr.. Vaughan has ideas ofhis own, and is quite
clear in his expression of them.
The meeting was quite a success, and des-
pite the GOODNESS of the room caused by an
oversight, the teachers were very highly en-
tertained. \
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-01-28
LiterarY.

The stPleasant Hill Literary" met on Tues.
day evening, Jan. 10th, with the silvery eve
ming, and a good program rendered the meet
ing a very interesting one. The order of the
exercises was choice selections, declarations
and debating. The former parts of the pro
gram being executed there was a short re-
cess given, which all present enjoyed very
much.
The house being called to order, judges APP
pointed, proceeded to discuss the subject
"Resolved, that intemperancc has caused
more death and suffering than war;" The
subject being holly discussed on both sides.
judges rendered a verdict in favor of the neg
alive. The committee having arranged the
program for the next meeting, which consist
ed of essays, declarations, readings, and the
discussion of the Observation-Disclosures, that
mankind has derived more benefit from the
works of Martin Luther than from Washing
ton" The Society adjourned we'll pleased.
The Hamburg Literary Soeiety's meeting
ing the subject of "The effects of the liar and
the thief in a community" and various other
exercises. Next subject will be--"Resdtved,
that politics affords better means of personal
advance than literature" B,
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-01-28
Preble County Farmers Ins,l.

This Institute, for 1886, will be held in
Eaton, On Monday and Tuesday, Febru-
airy Sth and 9th. Speakers for Monday
N. Dinner, of Dayton, President. Sub
ject: Growing and Marketing Fruit.
Hon. J. H. Brigham. Subject: The
Political Responsibilities and Duties of
American Farmers.
Mr.. John Gould, Dairy Editor of the
Ohio Farmer. Subject: The Bogus But
ter Business.
Second day, Tuesday, Prof. A. H. Tut
tie, of Columbus. Subject: Will the
Boy stay on the Farm?
Hon. j. H. Brigham-Farmers Organ
izations, or What has the Grange Done?
Mr.. John Gould-The Dairy Interests
il Ohio and the Great West.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-01-28
Fashion Freaks.

Rich colors are the rage.
Deep crimson is in the ascedant?
Damask rose is a pretty caprice in color.
Rich deep blues grows luminous under gas
light.
A shade of brown which takes on a tinge of
glinting gold, is called narroW Doree.
Dark dress fabrics are frightened by shin
ing strips of ~Campana red, yellow or copper
color.
tinge of FURNISHED brown-relieyed by dashes
of pink or mauve.
For millinery purposes all rich dark shades
with coral, salmon, Terra Gotta and dead
rose petal pink.
Many bonnets of late importation nave all
the trimming placed on the top of the crown.
Feathers of course, retain their vogue
though their place is often taken by arrow
like decorations of bead and tinsel.
Fur is much used by milliners, as well as
mantua-makers. Coronets and crown bands of
soft otter, seal or beaver impart a softening
effect to the face, and constitute a stylish ac-
cessory to themuffs, tippets, border bands and
side panels of fur with which all street suits
are reasonably embel.isheS
Satchel muffs of seal with pockets surround
ing an open centre, are very convenient for
shopping and travelling as they nave a handle
and closed with a double spring clasp which
renders them a safe repository for purse and
other valuables.
Seal hoods for sleighing box-pleated above
the brow and finished with a cluster OF
soft fluffy pompons terminating in a cape
which gives protection to the back ofthe head
left almost bare by the couture after that OF
recanier and other court beauties of the first
Empire.
The hair is cut far back, curled or montagu-
ed, the back hair drawn up from the nape OF
the neck and dressed in double puffs set dex-
t~erously amid tufts and ~frizzes. A comb or
fancy pin of jet or Rhine crystal enhances the
effect of this u~nseemly caprice in coiffures
Passmenteries hold a prominent place amid
fashionable trimmings.
Paris shops are over-run with tassels and
ornaments, buttons and frinze of jet, wood
flagree gold-lead, oxidized silver or brides.
cent beads or balls.
Pearl embroidered Tulle or net costumes
with floral side panels of natural flowers, are
de riguer for young girls. In truth, long trails
of flowers, natural or artificial, are tastefully
combined with the fold and train draperies OF
ball t~oilettes for ladies as well, and these
flowers, garnitures tend greatly to soften con.
ditions, and enhance the charm of festive as.
semblages.
Chemisettes combined with velvet are worr
with all fashionable toilette. These skillfully
constructed CONNECTIONS readily transform
low bodice with a high one, and impart al
ideal effect to the most dressy toilet.
SIDNEY EARLE,
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-01-28
AdlninfstratOr's Sale of Real
Estate.

Administrator Sale of Real
Estate.
TN PURSUANCE of an order of the Probate
Il Court Of Preb1e County, Ohio, l will offer
at public auction, on
Saturday, February 18th, 1886,
at the hour of one O'Clock p. M, on the prem
ises, on the Old Trace road, three and one
half miles southeast of Eaton, the following
described real estate, situate in the county of
Preble and State of Ohio o-wit: Being a part
of the east END of the northeast quarter of
section twenty-three, in township seven, in
range two east, &C.; beginning at a stone
planted and standing at the northeast corner
of said lot, and at the southwest corner of NJ.
L. Wears land; thence west forty rods to a
thence east forty rods to the Trace road; thence
with said Trace road north to the beginning,
containing fifteen acres, more or less.
Also, all of the east half of the said north
east quarter of said section number twenty
three, excepting thirty acres lying on, and be-
ing the north end or part of said half-quarter,
and containing ffty-three and one-half acres
of land, more or less; the two tracts contain
ing in the aggregate sixty-eight and one-halt
farm and premises ofwhich Isaac Brewer, late
of Preble county, Ohio, died seized.
To be sold clear and free of dover.
TERMS OF SALE-One-third Of the purchase
money cash in hand, one-third in one and the
residue in two years from the day of sale; de.
ferred payments to bear six per cent. interest
from day of sale and be secured by mortgage
on the premises sold.
JACOB BROWER,
! Administrator of Isaac Brewer, decd.
Attest: r. W. QUINN, Probate Judge,
tjan2l-4t