The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1891-03-07
ST. MARTINVILLE,
It's LOCATION-IMPROvEMENTS-
PROGRESSIVENESS OF ITS CI-
TIzENs-ITs FUTURE
PROSPERITY ETC.
BY a TOURIST.
IFor the Messenger.l

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A short description of a few more
buildings, Mr.. Editor, and will enter an
other field.
The market house, situated on the le-
wee, is brick building constructed in a
substantial manner, and is fully large
enough to accommodate four butchers.
The magnificent brick structure with
iron shutters, on Main street, built by
BrOussard & TertrOu NOW belonging to
Mr.. A. V. FOurnet, clerk of Court was
erected at cost of $fl.5OO. 1t was used
as a store. Next we have to give our
attention to the Duchalnp's Opera House,
which is located in the central part of
town. 1t is twO-stOry brick building;
the lower part to be used as store, the
upper part converted into hall with
stage, devoted to theatrical entertain
ments and balls. We think $4,000 was
the amount necessary to defray the ex-
penses of this structure. Touching to
this are the Duchamp's brick buildings
which are massive twO-story cOnstruc-
tiOns. The Castillo Hotel, is another
twO-stOry brick building. This hotel is
noted for its neatness and superior
French cooking (cuisine francaise). 1t
is kept in the proper way, under the
good management of Mr.. AlphOnse Cue
rim. This hotel Is the favOrite among
drummers.
The general appearance of the town
offers some attractions, with here and
there an opening for some kind of i'm
prOvement. The sidewalks, although in
some parts demonstrate that they have
been neglected, will compare favOrably
with those of many sO-called progressive
towns. And we may assert further,
that there are some towns where side
walks are unknown. Hence, st. Mar.
tinvillp, is better off. in this respect
also, than many of its citizens who had
not the good fortune to visit different
parts of this state belive.
There are about thirty five mercantile
establishments in the town, all appar-
emily doing we'll, as no failure was re.
ported III that favored locality, for God
knows how many years. This is GER
tainly a fact worthy Of consideration
and that means a constant and solid
J prosperity. The st. Martinvillian does
not run after the Almighty dollar, in
steeple-chase- e-like-manner, as will ever
lastingly do the snowy yankee spart
Although the creOles are endowed with
an amOrous disposition, yet, the business
men of this element, when dealing will
true business transactions show very
, cOmmendable ability and judgement
And the idea Of having recourse to am
biguity, in their mercantile pursuit. en-
I tiers never their mind; they take th'
bull by the horns; they don't believ,
r in the despicable system Of dodging al
q issue.
q Outside of the large Oil Mill and Sav
q Mill, the town can boast of severa
O smaller industries. We score; two tan
neries, four machinist and wheelrigh
Z shops, satisfactory ION small scale),
y shingle mill, (being erected) a moss fac
n tory, a brick yard, projected soap fac
tory, a jeweller and matchmaker, on
/. photographer etc. Several painters an
!. carpenters, two newspaper, four physi
a clans, etc.
q The two DrugstOres, one located o.
v Main street, kept by the alert and court
+ eous Mr.. Theo. Liable, and the other o
Port street, by the polite Parisien NJ
% Chas. Even, are we'll stocked and dOin
IL a thriving business.
" The town is we'll provided for, in n
n gard tOrthe Fire Department. Four I'll
o companies as follows: Volunteer G
No. 1. with fine Silsby Steam EngiI
I obtained at a cost of $4,000. The Wig
ir liant Hook and Ladder Co. No. l, and V
+ gilant Fire Co. No. 3 and Volunteer c
o No. 2, composed of cOlored men.
n. As to the healthiness of the place, v
s. will notipdulge in prolonged and par
s. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., to impart CO
" rect ided the situation. Suffice it
IN cay that = Attakapas region is rec
4, gnized be the healthiest spot
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