The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-09-02
LOCAL DOTS.
The Bayou Rapides levee i
about completed.

about completed.
| Yesterday was the first day of
the business season.
MIR. John Sullivan has commenc-
ed the erection of a new building on
Third street.
MIR. Jos. Sterkx will shortly re.
pair bis store building on Third st.,
and put on another story. When fin
ished it will be credit and pride to
that part of Town in which it is
situated.
| The ants give a barbecue aud
speaking in Alexandra on the 18th
inst. Among the orators who nave
been invited are Messrs. Adams, Far
rer, Bell and Foster.
-Alexandria is the lnckiest Town
in the South when it comes to fires.
We don't believe there has even been
an alarm sounded in over six months
Special attention is called to the
card of Blake & Faure, cotton mer-
chants, which appears in this issue.
Mr.. Faure, the junior member Of the
firm, was in Alexandria the whole of
last season, bnying cotton, and made
many warm friends. We gladly well
come him again in our business circle.
Our young friend, Charlie Wa
ters, is building four new dwelling
houses on his lots in the Clapp ad-
dition.
The new two story residence of
Mr.. Jos. Levin, on Murray street, is
nearing completion. 1t will be a
dandy.
The antis don't like to look at
that long list which we publish in an
other column. Every time they think
of our Democratic club it makes them
feel sore. BY the time the election
comes of, however, they will be still
sicker.
Since the last meeting of the
Parish School Board, the following
teachers have been appointed, viz
Spring Hill, Miss Cora E. Long; Ba.
you Clear, No. l, Mrs. Rosa Warren;
Brashear, Miss Birdie Grayson; Flow
erton, (col. j. b. Lafargue; Evening
Star, (col.) j. w. Gaines.
Don't forget the Democratic rally
ro-morrow night at the Courthouse,
Be on hand aud hear the speeches.
The Democratic rally in Pine,
vile last night, was what might well
he called sock -dologer. Several
Alexandrians were present and took
in the speeches.
The remaining portion of the
Ditfnderfer tract Of land, adjoining
Town, consisting of 36s4 acres, was
sold on Monday to Mr.. Chas E. Rob
erts for $22,47s,5O. The sale was
made through Mr. R. W. Bringhurst
Cotton has commenced tumbline
into town, which means that in few
short weeks money will not be SC
scarce. We are pleased to report tha
tue price of the staple is going VI
gradually. This is what pleases the
planter.
Work on the artesian we'll in tht
upper part Of Town is progressing al
rapidly as possible. A depth of owe
800 feet has been reached.
DIED-In this Town, on Thursday
August 9th, 1891, Miss Annie Rat
clife, aged 26 years. Deceased wa
born in Hopkinsville, KY; her re
mains were inferred in the Pinevill'
Cemetery
Watch ont fo. the excursion trai,
from Shreveport, going to New Or
leans, on tomorrow. You can max,
the round trip from Alexandria to th'
City and return for 1915. This is .
cheap rate, and gives you chance tt
, see the sights and eat some oysters.
As goes Rapides so goes the State
Thus it would seem to he foregOu'
conclusion as to the result of the vot'
on the lottery amendment. Rapide
will certainly 60 pro. Put that il
your pipe and smoke it.
AT the coming judicial nomina
ting convention the Parishes of Nat
chitoches, Avoyelles and Rapides viii
have candidates for Judge and Dis
trict Attornt y, and as there are to b.
only two Jud ges and one District At
torney nominated, it seems that some
body will be sure to get left. But th
candidates running know bow to ru'
the races, hence our advice would no
count for much. When the tap o
:. the drum is heard in the contest ther
: will be some fast travelling. You be
o your sweet life there will.
E A few of the private schools il
Town opened yesterday. Tue publ
;, schools will open on the 18th inst.
= The Compress addition is nearin
: completion. Supt. Miles says he ez
q poets big business this season, henc
more room is needed.
a In the amusement line everythin
. is quite dull at the present writing
= As soon as the weather turns coole
!. we may look out for lots of fun.
n The following gentlemen con