The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1891-12-02
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freezes since our last. In fact, the
weather of late has been quite cold,
sort of northern like; but everybody
seems to like it.
MIR. f. G: Hunter left for Shreve.
port on Sunday, to attend an anti
lottery meeting, at which he was to
speak.
BoRN--To Mrs. L. P. Whiting
tor, on Wednesday, November 25tb,
a l2-pound boy.
will E. Burton appeared at the
Opera Houee on Monday night in bis
great play of "'rom Sawyer" and &C
quilted himself quite creditably. He
is a young comedian of very great
promise.
For the past three weeks we have
been quite busy doing job work of all
kinds. 1t seems the people in this
and adjoining parishes are just catch.
ing on to our prices and style. We
furnish the best work at the very low.
est figures. Come and see us if you
want anything in the job printing
department.
Put the question directly to any
McEnery man and ask him if he will
support and vote for Adams if he is
nominated at Baton Rouge, and what
does he say: eyes, | will" This is
simon.pure Democracy, such as we
have been brought up under, and we
know no other creed
Bauer Il We'll are receiving fresh
Groceries daily, and their prices are
lower than elsewhere. Front street,
opposite Ferry landing.
"A fire in Pineville, on Sunday
morning, destroyed the residence of
Mr.. Henry Schwartzenberg. The
property destroyed was valued at one
thousand dollars, on which there was
no insurance. The fire is supposed to
havo caught from the chimney. The
Alexandria Fire Department crossed
over aud rendered valuable assis.
lance.
"A delightful sociable was given
ut the residence of Mrs. G. w. Ca.
ruth, on Thursday evening last, in
honor of Miss Sarah Began. Quite a
number of young ladies and gentle
men from Alexandria were in attend
ance, ana a most pleasant time was
had by all present.
Don't forget the primaries on
Monday next-and the parish nomina-
ting convention on the following We'd
nesday. Be sure to vote, aud vote
right.
The citizens of Pineville shortly
after the burning of Mir. Schwartzen-
berg's residence on Sunday started up
subscription list and in no time had
enough to rebuild the house burned.
This is something to lie admired and
any community should be proud OF
such an act.
And still another fire alarm on
Sunday-the chimney If Peter Ste.
vens, colored, blazed up which caused
the alarm. No damage done.
Now is the time to huy yonr blan.
kets. Bauer 4 Wells is the place to
hun them. Brown blankets at SIPS
grey blankets at SIS and Sl.75
white blankets at $l.25 to $l5.0(
per pair. Front street, opposite the
Ferry landing.
News received from Mr. Simon
Cullen, who is in New Orleans sick
at the Hotel Dieu, informs Us that lt
is much better. This, we know, viii
he pleasant news to his many friends
here.
Mr.. John G. Goulden will SHORTY
co .nmence the erection of two stor,
building on his lot near the post
office.
Late news from Grant states tina
the parish has gone for McEnery.-
Hurrah for the levee governor.
DIR. j. II. Poston, well-know,
physician residing near Holloway
Prairie, in this Parish, died on Fri
day, the 9th ultimo. Deceased wa
born in Long Prairie, on Red Rive,
Lafayette Co., Arkansas, and at tn
time of his death was SO years old
He was Mason, being associates
with Solomon Lodge No. gel, an
was buried with Masonic honors. II
leaves q wife and six children.
} After the election is over Mul
nhy Foster shonld take to the lectnr