The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1889-06-29
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We have been lying al anchor for
the past few weeks, in hopes of catch
ing on to something to write about,
but our efforts in that direction have
been attended with little success.
However, we thought it advisable to
write again, less yen might think
John Bill was dead or had migrated
to greener pastures. 1t is true a little
somebody threatened to hinder our
existence some time ago, but we have
fuzzy recovered from the shock, aud
are still alive and a kicking 1xssFk
All Irish potatoes in our vicinity
have been shipped, and the majority
Of our farmers are complaining about
the results obtained-sOme scarcely
realizing the seed put in the ground.
From a reliable, source, We heard that
a certain party, who had planted
seventeen barrels of potatoes, when
dug gave him only eight barrels. How
is that for a yieldi ,TIe long drouth
we have had can be held accountable
for this. Onions are still plentiful,
very few shipments being made, as the
majority of producers are holding back
for a better market. The bOuntiful
rains of last week proved a blessing to
the crop, and the prospects for a large
corn crop is very f1attering.s Water
melons have suffered, too, from the
drouth. That Cuban Queen we pro-
missed You is not ripe yet.
Miss Haydee Arena, an accom-
plished Thibodaux belle, is the guest
Of her cousin, Miss Victorine Kno-
bloch this week. Mr.. Elicio Nicholas
and wife, Of Malagay, are visiting Mrs.
A. R%obichaux. Mrs. d. Ibert, who had
been spending some time here with
her sister, Mrs. E. Troxlair, left for her
home in Pattersonville last Wednes-
day. Miss NJ. Roberts, who has been
s%ojourning among some friends in Glib
son City, returned home last week, to
the delight of her many admirers.
Messrs. Edward sThibodaux and
Loudly BOurg were espied by your cor
respondent this Il. III. on their way to
Raceland. Although we. saw Eddie at
a distance we were dead surf it was
him, for we lmd a good sight at his
nice red whiskers. Eddie, we envy
you, for all the Raceland girls are dead
gone on red this season. Come again
soon, but next time don't forget that
corn SOUP ei
Mrs. Elniire Waguespack, aged 50
years, died at her residence. last Fri
day morning. She leaves a devoted
husband and IL host of children to
mourn her untimely demise. Her re
mains were inferred last Saturday a
the St. Mary's Church. cemetery ani
were attended by Il large concourse 0
friends and relatives.
Last night an impromptu soire,
r dansante took place at the residcnc.
Of Mrs. E. Knobloch, given by friend
y and iu honor Of Misses Haydee Azem;
and Victoriue KnOblOch.
II, Dame RumOr has it true, one o
our fairest roses is oOn to enter tn
matrimonial state. We, would ik,
, very much to mention the name Of tn
8 fair and enchanting young lady, bu
We are pledged to secrecy, aud will NO
break our word.
On account Of the inclemency of tn
weather last Saturday, the faiy tina
was%t0 have beef heldSat st. Mary
Church on the 22nd and 23d was puiE
poaeato 6etacdayw ard 9npaaFsn&d
ts% ssa - 'esss ssssdeE,hss.gN
ment concluded, to let the fair 60 Or
in oder ID sen everything that conl,
. not be kept until the date liked. Their
: WAS a snic8 crowds in aattendanEe an
, from all accounts the result was quit
satisfactory. Thecomingfai promis
% 10 eclipse any ever held At St.. Ma
RVS Church. Au .revOir till next week
:. .n,s<,R Yours '.JoHN BILL.
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