The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1890-11-01
Local News.

The heavy rains of the 'past weel
have caused the bayou to rise considera-
bly,.
Mrs. Annette Mardis, of Houma, il
on visit here. che guest of Mrs. Jas. E
MoutOn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Gkrdemal OF
Broussardville, were in town this weel
on visit.
No menti6n was made in our issue
of last week Of the Price mesting Held
in Breaux Brfage last week. On account
of our absehca from town.
a handsome boy now adorns the
household of our friend, Mr.. Chas. Even,
since Tuesday morning. We 'congratu-
late Mr.. Even and his lady.
We LEFT our devil in charge Of the
paper last week, and it is needless to say
he had things all in his owl way, he
played boss, ard in style too.
The presence of dandruff indicates a
diseased scalp, and if not cured, blanch-
ing Of the hair and badness will result.
Halls Hair Renewer will cure it.
The weather this week has been very
favorable to the planters in geHeral, ahI
they have aJailed themselves of it to
harvest their4arge and abundant crops.
The Caiary Central Refinery at
Franklin commenced operation last
week, under very favorable circum-
stances. and everything proved 20 he in
perfect order
Large was the number of onr people
who attended the races at Breatx Bridge
last Sunday, and many more would have
been Oh hand had it been possible to get
some conyeyences.
The races at Breaux Bridge East Sun
day are pronounced a grand success.
The Theatrical! entertainment gwen the
same day w&s also very successful in
every particular.
We haves.ust received new Material
for our jot department. and we are
ready to turn out first class work. Come
and see us fq- whatever kind of printing
you may neee, we can fill your bill.
Mr.. Alcido Laperuse who resides in
TIE country raborted to lis that a saw
ice Monday morning. He says = will
have beneficial effect on tile cane,
vegetation and forcing maturi-
ty.
1t will pay You to read the advertise
ment of the White Sewing Machine Co.
The sewing machine manufactured by
this Co., ornament. and as to usefulness,
It has range of work that is unequall-
ed.
The Messrs. Carriers sent few stalks
)f cane to this office last week that mea-
,ured 10 feet 8 inches. They were the
inest specimens we have seen yet.
These canes were made near Lake Cata-
lOula.
The grand 5lIy reported % true
bills against violation of f1,e Sunday
aw at New Iberia last week. But how
many convictions that will be had re-
mains to be seen, we doubt if ever jury |
will bring verdict against the viola:
Ors Of this law.
Mr.. Chas Even, the popular drug
yist, announces to his friends and the
public in general. that from now on, he
will receive a large and fine stock Of
fine extracts, fancy articles,
oys, bonbons etc. Call early and see
lis elegant stock.
TO relieve headache, correct disor-
|ers of the stomach and increase the ap-
,etite. and for the cure Of liver CON-
,laint, use Ayers Cathartic Pills. They
ire perfectly safe to take. and invaria-
,ly promote a healthy action Of the di.
,estiye and assimilative organs. |
At ten O'Clock Sunday morning large
olumes of black smoke were seen to
ise towards the skies, in the direction Of
ir. j. NJ. Sales plantation. the alarm
vas sounded and the fire boys soon were
n their way to fight the destructive eli-
nent. The Two engines and truck were
n their way when the information came
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