Richland beacon., 1889-07-27

Trinity Herald: There is not the
ast shadow Of a doubt but that a
le and fast passenger packet will be
aced in the trade this fall to run be-
-een Natchez and Columbia.
Never in the history OF the town
as a larger gathering than that which
itnessed the fourth of July at Jena.
rator of the day, Hon. j. B Boatner,
ade a stirring speech. Capt. For
the spared no pains to make the
ay pass off agreably.
CALDWELL.
Caldwell Watchman: The most vio-
mt storm of this season, accompanied
V one Of the heaviest rains, visited
s on Tuesday evening. Mr. Inga
.ridger reports his crop badly dam
ced. About forty acres of cotton
,as blown down on his place.
CoEcoRDIA.
The Vidalia Sentinel makes the fol-
owing remarks on the fruit crop
'oncordia parish is largely aiding IL
the Natchez market Will
,eaches this season. Fruit raising i
cry much more profitable in th'
south than cotton growing, and sew
raj persons in Concordia have al
eady found this out. We hope t
zee the fruit business largely increased
II the next few years.
DE SOTO.
The De Soto Democrat gives a ne'
,emedy for cotton worms: Our mel
chants have purchased a large stoc
,f lamps for the use Of the farmers /
destroying the cotton worm millel
which they will sell very cheap, a
most without any profit at all, a
we have said before, we believe tn
theory of destroying the fly instead (
the worm is practical, and good ide
and We hope it will be UNIVERSAL
adopted.
EAST FELICIANA.
The Southern Watchman has r
ceived new type and makes its a
pearance in an attractive dress th
week.
Patriot Democrat (Clinton): A su
scription has been taken up throug
out the parish to raise sum OF mon'
which will be offered as a reward f
the capture of Charles and Isiah Del
the murderers of Herman Praetoril
EAST CARROLL.
The marriage of Mrs. Marie Loui
Garner to Mr.. L. Graham, Of NJ
Orleans, was solemnized in La
Providence on Wednesday, 10th. /
elegant reception at Mrs. Judge MOI
gomery's followed the ceremony
the Methodist church. The bride "
strikinglY handsome in an Emp
costume of turquoise blue embroider
in gold. After spending a few da
in New Orleans, Mr.. and Mrs. Grab;
will enjoy a Northern tonr.
Carroll Democrat: Several money
men have visited our parish this We
with view to investing in lands.
EAST BATON ROUGE
Baton Rouge Advocate: The Bur
Lumber Company is determined
push things abreast of the times. ii
have contracted to enlarge their pl
and put in a band saw and an
creased capacity of 10000 feet o
the present capacity 10000 feet da
This will call for an increased nun
Of hands and skilled laborers.
| Baton Rouge Advocate: The Il
freight train had quite an import
shipment on board, yesterday, in
lumber for the Bayou Sara de
This part of the work marks the
ginning Of the end of the construct
and suggests that the day is not
distant when the road will be
operation.
,
, New Iberia Enterprise: Judge Gs
{ of the firm of Gates & VeaZer,
prietors Of the New Iberia oi. N
r returned last week from Dayton,C
5 where he made the purchase of
: presses and new improved machil
!. intended to increase the capacit,
k their mill and replace old machir
h 1t will be put up in time for
y forthcoming season.
q JACKSON.
. jackson Patriot: Well done for
police juryl On last Monday
unanimous vote they appropri
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