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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-18

In the way of amusements, as
DEMOCRAT reporter learned from Mr..
Mays, the manager Of the Operahouse
here, Alexandrians are promised a
treat in a short time. He has given
dates to frst-class minstrel troupe,
Maude Atkinson and the great and
only Blind Tom, whose reputation as
a musical genius is known far and
wide Throughout the Union.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-18
LIST OF JURORS
TO SERVE DURING APRIL TERM OF THE
DISTRICT COURT.
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
PARISH OF RAPIDEs.

STATE OF LOUISIANA,
PARISH OF RArIDEs.
Be it known that on this the 9th day of
February, 1891, we, the undersigned Ju-
~ Commissioners IN and for the Parish of
Rapiles and State of Louisiana, duly
commissioned and qualified; together
with Geo. Q. Watts, Clerk Of the Twelfth
Judicial District Court in and for said
Parish and State, aud cx-ofiicio MEM
Der of said Jury Commission, who was
also qualified according TO law, met in
the Clerks office, in the Court House,
Town of Alexandria, and did then and
there and IN accordance with law, draw
from the general venire box, the names Of
one hundred and ten qualified electors to
serve as jurors at She ensuing April jury
term of the District Court to be holden in
and for the Parish of Rapides and State
of Louisiana, service of said jurors to be-
gin en- Monday, the 9th day of April,
A. d. 1891:
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-18

DISSOLUTION OF CoPARTNERSHIP
The co-partnership existing between
ID. l.. Daigre and 0. H. Terwilliger
under the name and style of Daigre &
Ierwilliger, is hereby dissolved by
mutual consent, taking effect the LIST
day of January, 1891. H. l.. Dali
gre will continue the business as here
tofore. H. L. DAIGRE,
O. Fl. TERWILLIGER
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-18
ALEXANDRIA, La,
Feb. I, 1891.

ALEXANDRIA, LA,
Feb. Z, 1891.
In obedience to a call Of the Mayor
the City Council met in special SEES
sion this day at $3.50 o'clock p. IN.
Present.:
N. L. McGinnis, Mayor,
j. A. Johnston,
E. j. Sullivan,
R. w. Bringhurst.
Absent-H. S. Gossens,
John P. Grogan.
On motion of Councilman Bring
hurst it was
Resolved. That Noble L. McGinnis,
Mayor of the City of Alexandria, La, be
and he is hereby authorized, in his ca
pacity of Mayor, to accept the sale and
sign the deed from Mrs. Sallie G. Day to
the City of Alexandria, La, of the fol-
lowing described lands A certain tract
of land situated in the Parish of Rapides,
State of Louisiana, and containing the
quantity of thirty acres of lard, the same
having been surveyed and plated by Il.
! w. Bringhurst, Parish Surveyor, Janu.
airy 10Th, 1891, as per plat attached to
said deed, the said tract fronting on the
right bank of Bayou Rapikes in descend.
ing. and running back alongside of and
adjoining the right OF way of the Texas
& Pacific Railway to the property of this
vendor, and being the land contained
within the points marked G. ID. b. F on
said plat of survey, which said sale is
made under the following express condi
tious: In furtherance Of the effort now
being made by the Town of Alexandra
to secure tho location and building Of the
Houston, Central Arkansas and North
ern Railroad" my principal agrees tt
make deed to the said Town of Alcxan
dria, La, of thirty acres Of land lying
between Bayou Rapides and Gin House
bayou, and adjoining the Texas & Pacific
Railroad, the said thirty acres to be USED
for railroad depot and other purposes, o1
the payment by the sale Town of Alex
andria of Fifteen Hundred Dollars il
each, it being understood that the pric,
is but one-h.lf the value, the rcrnainde
being a free gift to the Town by N,
principal.
On motion the Board then adj
]ourned. N. i. McGINNIS,
A. B. RACIAL, Mayor.
| Secretary.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-18
For SALE-A lot Of cronnd mo

For SALE-A lot Of ground, meas.
nring So by log feet, ON 9th street,
between Fulton and St. james streets,
with first-class dwelling house at
tached is offered for sale. The dwell
ling has FIVE rooms and all necessary
attachments. Terms cash.
Apply to WIN. RExER,
Alexandra, La
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-18

An inventory of the estate Of the
late Michael WEIGH, taken last week
by Notary L. V. Marye, shows the
amount of same to be $l2,949,s4-
$1,000 of which is in cash. Mrs. AID.
Hartiens, the only legal heir to the es-
tate receives the whole amount.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-18

Our old friend and former towns
man, Pat. W. Linskie, now of Dallas,
Texas, was here in the city on Satur-
day, and paid the DEMOCRAT an ap-
preciated visit.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-18

DIR. NJ. R. Fisher, and his bride
of but a few days, after spending a
short honeymoon in New Orleans, re-
turned home on Monday evenings
train.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-18

-Messrs. j. w Dammon and Nor
man White have gone to Marshall,
Texas, to perfect final arrangements
in the matter of a steam laundry for
Alexandria.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-18

Read the very interesting article
we publish in this issue, under the
heading "After Twenty-six Years"
and which is concerning gentleman
v ell known in Rapides.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-18

The boom is here, and it is a
genuine one, indeed. Strangers by
the hundreds are seen on every street,
they are hunting for lecations-have
money to invest-and show a good
deal of "get-up-and-g et-there-a-tive-
ness" They are, of course, welcomed
on all sides, are posted at once, and
in little while become familiar with
our city. Let 'em come, say we,
we've room for many more.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-18

Right aboat now Alexandria has
as many private boarding houses as
any town in Louisiana. There's no
excuse in a visitor saying he can't get
something to MUNICH on.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-18

One day last week our old friend
and former townsman, S. Pincus, now
of Coushatta, and who for the past
few years has been making lots of
stuff, called in to see us. Pinkie is
the same old boy he fused to vas"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-18

Major G. G.. Woodbridge; we'll
known in Alexandria, has severed his
connection with the Houston, Central
Arkansas and Northern Railroad
Company.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-18

The Corporation authorities will
have lots of street work to do after
the weather settles-which means a
good round sum out Of the Corpora
ton till.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-18

The Government gauge at this
point shows the river to be about six
feet below the high water mark of last
year, and still rising.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-18

Report has it that the Morgan
and Watkins Railroads are to use the
same track in future, entering Alex
andris by the Watkins line.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-18

Our friend, the editor Of the
Times, around the corner, is strong
and ardent admirer of Gov. Hill. He
seems to have lost all love for Cleve-
land, if we are to judge from his re-
cent editorial expressions. We are
not so particular, as either will sui, us.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-18

ALEXANDRIA.
T HAVE RECENTLY FITTED UP In
| the best manner two dental parlors,
one of which is for the use of white and
the other for colored citizens. In select
ing my furniture and fixtures have
tried to purchase the best. and am pre-
pared to do all kind Of dental work
promptly, in the highest professional
manner, and ut reasonable rates. | am
prepared, with the use of gas, to extract
teeth without pain. Ny gas apparatus IS
the best manufactured, the same as that
used by the lurgest dental establishments
in the Union. Do not think of going to
New Orleans o. elsewhere to have dental
work done, when yal can receive as
good service at home. am fully pre-
pared to do Crown and Bridge work.
This is method by which teeth may be
saved after the crowns are too far decay
cd to fill. Persons living in the country
will please notify me before coming to
have work done, SO arrangements can he
made TO attend to them upon arrival.
fys Office hours from a. m. to 6p. IN.
The patronage of the public is respect
fully solicited.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-18

One of the head men connected
with the Kansas City, Watkins and
Gulf Railroad, gave it out on Monday
that the first excursion from Lake
Charles to Alexandra would take
place on the 4th of'July.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-18

During the presenr summer work
will be commenced on the Alexandra
Government building, and also on the
bridge across the river at this point.
This means considerable money in
circulation during the dull season.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-18

Mr.. Nathan Mayer, formerly of
this City, but now o merchant in the
thriving town of Fort Smith, Ark, is
to be married on the 25th inst. His
father and mother, who live in Alex
andria will be present at the marriage
ceremony.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-18

Sheriff and Tax Collector D. t.
Stafford, of Rapides, gives State and
Parish license payers to understand
that the same are now due, and if not
paid by March LIST, 1891, twelve per
cent penalty will be added.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-18

The dry goods and other store ef-
fects of A. S. Kahn, of this town, put
on sale under the hammer on Satur-
day and Monday, brought good prices;
in fact some of the articles offered
brought higher prices than that for
which they were appraised. This
would go to prove that all the fools in
these parts are not dead yet.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-18
OFFICIAL.
PROCEEDINGS OF CITY
COUNCIL.
ALEXANDRIA, La, I
Feb. 8, 1891.

ALEXANDRIA, La, !
Feb. 8, 1891. !
The City Council met in regular
session this day at 4 o'clock P. m,
with the following members present /:
N. L. McGinnis, Mayor,
II. S. Gossens,
J. A. Johnston,
Z j. Sullivan,
John p Grogau.
Absent-R. w. Bringhurst.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-18

Despite the stringency Of the
money market, and our boom, the
price of wood remains low, indeed, for
this season of the year, viz; at 50
per cord.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-18

The Texas & Pacific officials
should see to it that in future when
excursion rates are offered to passen-
gers, and who have to travel hundreds
of miles in crowded cars that little
more comfort should be given them.
The recent Mardi Gras trip is but a
fair specimen or example of the utter
negligence or oversight on the part of
the railroad officials, and last year it
was just as bad. Why not put on a
few more coaches, or run an train
aud let the general public know as to
the time the said train will leave, etc.
Passengers in this portion of the State
are subjected to this nuisance and tor
ment little too frequently. There is
a remedy for these evils, you know.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-18

-Landreth's new stock of garden
seeds, to be had at the Eagle Drug
Store. Fifty cents per dozen papers;
40 cents per dozen to the trade.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-18

Mrs. Clara Mason, wife of Mr..
L. B. Haworth, died on Bayou Rap
ides at her home, on Wednesday,
February llth, 1891, aged Al years.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-18

BoRN-To Mrs. Coleman Green
wood, on Wednesday, February llth,
1891, daughter.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-18

B. TURNER,
/. C. MILLER,
MIRES ROSENTHAL,
Jury Commissioners.
GEO. o. WATTS,
Clerk and ex-gficio Jury Commissioner.
A true copy;
Witness my official signature and seal
of said Court this 10th day Of February,
A. D. 1891. J. H. RANsDELL,
Deputy Clerk.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-18

An Arkansas Furniture Company
has rented the brick store OF Mr.. Ju-
Illus Ariail, on the corner of Second
and jackson streets, achich they will
soon move into.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-18

Buy your Boots, Shoes and Hats
from Bauer & We'll, Front ST., oppo-
site Ferry landing.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-18

Mr.. L. t. Hunter, now a rail-
roader, aud who has travelled thou
sands of miles since he left his home
here years ago, was visitor to Alex
andria this week. We are pleased to
see him iu the best of health.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-18
NELs TAYLOR, PROPRIETOR

rE,HIs IS TO INFORM MY FORMER
1 putrons and the public in general,
that l have again opened the Eclipse
Livery Stable, on Third street, in the
rear of the City Hall, and am now ready
for business. have just purchased scve-
r,l horses, and the necessary buggies and
carriages, to which l will keep adding.
until my ontt is complete i'll every par
tic,llar To horse or mule drivers offer
the largest and most convenient pens IN
tie city. My terms will he in conformity
to the times. A liberal share Of the pub
lies patronage is all ! ask or d.niand.
NELS. TAYLOR.
Jany. |, 1900.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-18

And report hes tt that the Sun
day violators () are to be brought to
trial and convicted. Let's wait and
we will see.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-18

The steam laundry seems now to
be assured, as enough stock has been
subscribed to put same in operation.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-18

Right about now, one of the prin-
cipal industries of the Future Great"
is the one Of the shipment of fish to
adjacent railroad towns. The parties
engaged in the said enterprise give
it ont tina, they are making lots Of
money.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-18

Cur neighbor, the Times, esti-
mates that $4,000 has been expend-
ed of late in the way of new build
ings in Alexandria. We are candid
in saying that fair estimate would
double these figures.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-18

EARLY Rose, Snowflake aud Peer
less potatoes, to be found at the Ea-
gle Drug Store.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-18

All the Mardi Gras folks have re-
turned home, and we believe they
were all pleased with their trip and
the sights they saw. The professions
were more than grand this year, in
fact they eclipsed any. Of former years.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-18
On motion the Board then adj
lourned. N. L. McGINNIS,
A. B. RACIAL, Mayor.
Secretary.
ALEXANDRIA, LA,
Feb. 8. 1891.

req. y, 1871.
In obedience to call of the Mayor
the City Council met in special ses-
sion, at 2 o'clock p. M. this day,
the object of the meeting being to
amend or add certain conditions .to
the resolution regarding the sale of
the thirty acres of land, sold by Mrs
Sallie G. Day to the City Of Alex.
andria, La.
Present:
n. L. McGinnis, Mayor,
j. A. Johnston,
e. j. Sullivan.
Absent--H. S. Gossens,
John P. Grogan.
The Secretary being absent Mr.. R.
W. Bringburst was appointed Secre-
tary pro TEN.
A motion was made and unani-
mously carried, to add the following
to the original resolution adopted at
the special meeting held on the 7th
day of February, 1891:
"Resolved, That it is further stipulated
and agreed in said deed that if the said
Railroad Company fails, OF its successors
or assigns fail, to comply with the stipu-
lations in regard to the time of the COM
pletion of said road as per the agree
ment to sell made by this vendor, the
said donation by the Town of Alexandria
shall fall and become null and void, and
the said thirty acres of land shall return
to the said Town Of Alexandria and to
my said principal, to be held by them in
undivided equal shares, and my said
principal can, in case no other adjust
iment can be mutually agreed upon, re.
turn the purchase money of Fifteen Hun
bred Dollars, with six per cent. per an
mum interest, and require the relinqnish
1nent on the cart of the Town of Alexan
dria to any interest in said thirty acres
and the said Town shall be required Il
make deed notwithstanding the salt
property to the vendor, her heirs or as
signs, on her complying with the condi
tions aforesaid"
! On motion the Board then ad
Iiourned. N. L. MCGINNIS,
/ r. w. BR1NGHURsT, Mayor.
/ Secretary pro tenn.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-18
Wednesday, Feb. 18th
Town and Parish News.

From general appearances the
had weather is about over.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-18

rexss and Pacific Railroad;
For MarshaH:
Leaves Alexandria. 400 P, IN
For New Orleans.
.,avandria. 1855 a. nj
.rriyes in New Orleans ....... ao9 P. Ill
A : aaves New Orleans. o:oo o. III
Morgan's La. & Texas R. r:
Leaves Alexandria, .,..........9 :o 70 a. IN
Ar at Alexandria. 'o'oo p IN
~ First-class fare from Alexandria to
Nv Orleans, by either of above named
:, costs $685..
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-18

The question of the license law for
1891 being called, on motion Of Coun-
Gilman Sullivan the following ordi.
nance was unanimously adopted -
Be it ordained by the Mayor and Board
of Aldermen of the City of Alexandria,
La, in regular session convened on this
the Sd day Of February, 1S9l-That the
State license law tor the year 1891 be and
is hereby adopted as the license law of
the Cit, of Alexandria, La, for the year
1891; provided, that the section OF the
State license law of 1891, relative to the
sale of distilled, spirituous, vinous, malt
or other kind of mixed liquors is hereby
adopted and made part OF the license
law of the City Of Alexandria, La, for
the year 1891; provided further, that no
license to sell distilled spirituous, yinous,
malt or other mixed liquors in less guam.
titles than five gallons, shall issue Tor a
less sum than one hundred ($1GG) dollars;
and provided further, that the license fol-
agents Of insurance companies doing bus
mess in the City Of Alexandria, La, shall
be the same as charged under the license
law of the Parish Of Rapides.
Approved: N. l., McG1NNlS,
A. B. RACIAL, Mayor.
Secretary.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-18
,1onran,s La. & Texas r. r.:
Z rival and Departure Of
Mails.
ALEXANDRIA, OFFICE:

N O. and VI. East .-.......-....'.lo a. IN
n. o. and NJ. West........-..-::.. p. IN
N. 0. and Morgan ..'...''a arrive p al
D;noy;tle arrive 8 Il. III. and 6 p. m
...... depart ga. III. and p. m
uineston and LeeSville, arrives Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday, at p, m., and
departs Monday, Wednesday and Fri
~ at = q. III.
poland and Welchton, arrive Monday and
Friday at 4 p. M, and depart Tuesday
and Saturday. .........''.''a. 3 a. IN
Iatt, departs Eriday...'.......'at . a. III
- arrives Saturday.. ...... lat p. III
EishyjlIe and White Sulphur Springs, ar
rives Tuesday, Thursday and saturday.
ats p. H., and departs Monday, We'd
nesday and Friday. ..........at a. M
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-18

Contractors for the Kansas City,
Watkins and Gulf Railroad have
rented the store building of Mrs. G.
Hustmyre, on the corner of Second
and Jackson streets, which will be
used as commissary warehouse =
The parties named above recently
purchased $4,000 worth of goods
which they expect here in few days
the same to be stored in the building
named. The headquarters, we be-
lieve, will prove most desirable.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-18

Onion Sets, white and red, are
to be found at the Eagle Drug Store.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-18

No other business being submitted
on motion the Board adjourned until
Monday, the Cd day Of March, 1891,
at O'Clock p. m.
N. L. McGlNNIs,
A. B. RACIAL, Mayor.
Secretary.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-18

-Alezandr,a's two street cars have
arrived, but as to the time when they
will be put on the road for the conve-
nience of the public, no one herea-
bouts seems to have authority to speak
in the matter. 1t is, indeed, hard to
understand such delay; il they are to
be used why not at once? Were they
brought here to be housed up and
made ornaments of or were they pur-
chased for use? Can some one give
us an answers
Since the above was in type the
necessary trial runs have been made
over the track. And it is further
given out that regular service on the
route will commence at once.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-02-18

roy Neac Orleans .
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