The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1888-05-05
Local Lights.

The circuit court was in session here
last week and only one case was appealed
to that court.
The louisiana Farmer announces to its
patrons that il will suspend publication
for time.
The wOrkmen have taken down the
old residence of Mr.. p. Damare, and the
new building will soon be going up.
Let us strive to have the proposed sta
tue Of the lamented Father Jan, unveiled
before next September.
Married at Arnaudville, La. Thursday
the 26th. of April, Mr.J. Funsy TO Miss
Rosa Guilbeau. We wish them success
in their new life.
Father LanglOis is having the pres
bytery painted, the church will also
receive coat Of paint, which is greatly
needed.
IAs we attended the Press Convention
at OpeiOusas this week, local news are
scarce i'm our columns this issue and we
beg the indulgence of our readers.
The State Legislature meets at Baton
Rouge on Monday the l4th. inst, on the
18th. lust, Gov. Nichols will be inaugu-
rated.
Ii. Audibert is in love with the Belle
of Anderson.
Home testimonials are most reliable,
and if you will send your name and ad-
dress We will send statements Of num-
bers of the best citizene of Nashville re-
garding the wonderful cures effected by
the EthiopiOn Pile Ointment. 1t never
fails. 80 cents and 81 per bottle. Manu-
fac;ured by Rangum Root Medicine Co.,
Nashville, Tenn. For sale by all
Druggists.
Our public schools are in Il tlourishing
condition and the progress ..of the chill
dren in their studies is proceeding salts
factOrily.
The statue of Father Jan will arrive
here i'm the course of this month, also
the granite pedestal, and yet. some of
our citizens have not contributed their
mite.
Dewberries are said to be plentiful.
Every evening quite number of people
are seen vending their way to the
grounds. They make excellent jelly and
preserves, and this opens another branch
Of industry that could be prOftably wor-
ked up.
When your girl goes back on yon call
for the Belle of Anderson, at b. Audi
bert.
Most of our swampers are hard at
work getting out cypres logs. While
there is barely sufliciency of water.
those who have been able to catch the
tide nj its food are putting in their
best licks.
Most every little corporate town in the
State have invested in LambOrn road
machine, and the consequence is their
streets are in tip top condition. This is
hint.
Though the Messenger cannot contri-
butte much money, still it has the will
and wish to work for the material and
industrial interests of this parish. Any
movement tending to the advancement
and prosperity of our people can count
on its ardent support. ALI it desires is
the opportunity.
Lake Catahoula, Spanish Lake, Lake
Martin, Bayou TOrtue. and other streams
i'm this parish contain quantities of the
finest fish. We are willing to wager
something that money can be made ship
ping fish to our neighbOring towns.
Some of our farmers tell us that the
outlook for the crops, is first rate; Others
take decided pessimistlc view; while
Others are "pegging" away and hoping
for the best. This is the most reliable
news that we could get on this subject
for this issue.
When you feel depressed don't dose
Yourself with mean bitters. Hodges
Sarsaparilla renovates and invigOrates
the system. and cures all diseases arising
from an impure state of the blood. 81
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