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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1891-11-05
Mel Blied,s, Sank Centre, MINI.

3 Kin the Young Peoples course of Sun.
day evening addresses, at the M. E.
church, the next one will be on "The
Position of Women in America" All
are invited.
Capt. ]. H. Burton of Todd county,
an old confederate soldier, and pecu-
liarly original character, quite well
know in this city, met with a serious
runaway accident the other day, which
may prove fatal.
AT the M. E. church on Sunday
morning next, at the usual hour, there
will be memorial service for the little
son of Mr.. and Mrs. M. Dodds, who it
will be remembered died some weeks ago
OF diphtheria.
Webb Harmon and Miss Julia Tubbs
attended the wedding of Will c. Tubbs
at Mandan, N. D., last week. Both were
prominent figures in the interesting
event, serving as groomsman and brides
maid respectively.
"A. M. Scott, right-of-way agent for
the Great Northern railway was in the
city this morning taking deeds for the
property for railroad uses. He is geni-
al gentleman. and made a pleasant inn
preston upon all whom he met.
-Dr. Sperry of Mortified will deliver
lecture on Alaska, illustrated with
steropticon views of the points of inter-
est. 1t is a highly instructive lecture and
every one interested. in our far north
western possessions should attend.
The Bank of Paynesville, operated
by Messrs. Hanson & Heavy, has been
sold to rival bankers, Boylan, Bracket
& Co., who will operate both institu-
tions. Mr.. Heavy will remove to Rich
mond and Paynesville will lose one of it's
most progressive and public-spirited citi-
zens.-[Journal- Press.
John Schaffer of New York, an acs
complished and experienced musician OF
varied talent has located here and will
engage for the present IN tuning and re-
pairing musical instruments. It is his
purpose to deal id musical merchandise
providing he has sufficient encourage
ment. His wife, also a fine musician. is
with him.
IA. II. Petit has just had Transcribed
a large volume which was loaned him
by relative, Henry Petit of Philadel
phia, containing record of the Petit
family extending back to William the
Conqueror. The volume contains sever
eral hundred pages of closely written
matter, elegantly gotten up and artistic
ally bound.
p. ]. Dorsey has sold his interest ig
the Melrose Sun to D. Green and Frank
Weisero of Melrose, and he will locate at
Park Rapids. Mr.. Dorsey is a genial
and enterprising citizen, and madsa very
readable paper. DR.. Campbell retains
his interest in the paper, and his tren
chant pen will still hs welded in behalf
of our sister village,
The vestry of st. Johns Episcopal
church has received letter from the
Rey. G. H. Plummer in which he formal.
Iy accepts the rectorship of this parish
| Mr.. Plummer is brilliant man, as all
who heard him here recently viii testify,
and without Doubt St. Johns will again
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1891-11-05
: Reciining CHAIR cars.

Ifypu intend going East or South via
st. Paul and Chicago, why not take
The Burlington" day train from St.
Paul and Minneapolis, and enjoy the
beautiful sceneryofthe Upper Mississippi
This train has one feature not afforded
by any other line between the twin cities
and chicagoi it carries elegant reclining
chair cars, which make the journey de-
liahtfully easy and comfortable. and no
extra charge Is made to those occupying
seats; in them. / insist on the Agent
giving You tickets via "The Burlington;"
c. B. & N, r. R., and take no other. jn2
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1891-11-05

"A pleasant sociable was given at the
residence OF N. H. Miner on Thursday
evening last. The orchestra contributed
greatly to the pleasures of the occasion
by several well rendered selections.
"A. c. Wilmot. an expert judge of
paper money, was in the city on Satur-
day, giving instructions in his method
of detecting genuine from spurious cur
reucy, which is claimed to be not only
infallible but so plain that a person
counting money rapidly can detect the
spurious. He instructed Messrs. Sprague
and Petit in the mystery.
Passenger trains Nos. 8 and 4 on
the Great Northern road narrowly es.
capped serious collision at Nelson station.
Just west of the city, on Friday last.
The train going west mistook freight
train on the side track for the passenger
train, and pulled out, meeting the pas
senger train on the main track just hard
enough to disable one of the engines. No
one injured and no great damage ensued.
The Swedish Ladies Concert com
pany gave a delightful entertainment
last evening to good audience. Every
number was encored and the program
was duplicated throughout. The ladies
show wonderful execution, singing with
out instrumental accompaniment. They
have wonderful voices.and are thoroughly
trained. Mr.. Day, the humorist. added
not a little to the enjoyment.
The city council met on Wednesday
evening, and with them large number
of leading citizens. After discussing the
matter fully it was the unanimous opinion
that the city should purchase the land
required by the Great Northern road
and it was so determined. The cost is
$550-$a00 for the Moore tract, and
$3.50 for the Dimond lot. The council
never expended money more wisely.
1T was a peculiarly sad occurrence
which resulted in the death of Clifford
the four-year-old SON of Simeon Parks
on Thursday last. A FIRE had beer
kindled in the road near the house occu
pied by the family in the southeastern
part of the city, and after it had burned
ont, leaving few Goals, several ehildrer
amused themselves by jumping oyer tn.
embers. Clifford attempted the danger
Gus feat and fell backward, his clothing
taking FIRE, and before assistance could
reach him he was badly burned about
the legs and lower part of the body. TIL,
mother and T. L Mccormick came t.
rescue and removed the clothing from
the little sufferer. Medical attendanc,
was summoned, but to no avail, til,
child died on the evening Of the follow
ing day and was buried on Sunday.
Sheriff Hammered left on Frida,
morning for Lake Henry and Sprins
Hill to serve warrants in two cases
Bernard Schueller, of Lake George, hal
sworn to complaint before Justic
lanes 4. Martin, to the effect that los
Hutton and Mic Hutton threatened t,
assault and kill the complainant's SON
Joseph Schueller. This is a proceeding
brought to place the defendants unde
bonds to keep the peace. The other maj
whom the sheriff is after is Meth Och, o
Spring Hill. The warrant is sworn GU
BY Qtts Nichol, who ehaFgss the ds
PENDANT with an assault upoH the persol
of Joseph Nichol the son of the CON
p1ainant -rTimea
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1891-11-05

Tie ladies OF the Congregational
church win give supper sociable ,at.the
residence Of Mrs. ]. c. Parker, Thursday
Noy. 10Th. Supper served from 6 to e.
All are invited.
There was an interesting dog fight
at the meeting of the fire department on
Friday evening. There were half dozen
dogs present to take hand in the excit.
ing event.
Judge Barto stepped off the bench on
Tuesday and appointed M. c. Kelsey
acting judge, to try the case OF Case VS..
Murphy. Mr.. Kelsey maintained the
dignity of the court in elegant style.
lit is gratifying TO know that our
citizens have shown rare good sense in
refraining from patronizing the Kicka.
poo scheme to any great extent. Small
houses, principally children.
The lectures by Prof. Gaylord at the
Methodist church on FRIDAY and Satur-
day were both interesting and instruc-
tive. They were abundantiy illustrated
with stereopticon views.
Henry Keller returned from Rugby
Junction on Wednesday night. The day
before he Travelled over forty miles in a
cutter with good sleighlng. the snow be-
ling nearly a foot deep.
-Rey. c. B. Brecount of Fergus Falls
is expected home next week from his
southern trip of eleven different states.
We expect to hear some very interesting
lectures on his return.
Ole Farden OF Little Sank, was at
tackled by wolf upon the highway the
other day, and had to fight for his life.
He drove the blood-thirsty animal of
with stoutclnb alter hard fight.
"A. H. Hildebrand came over from
Glenwopd on Tuesday. He says that
Glenwood is very fine business point
and everything and everybody on the
isfush.
The Bishop property, intending the
lot and two houses near the depot and
the frame house Of Mrs. colvert, have
been included in trade for farm be.
longing to Mr.. Thomas OF West Port.
Geo. N. Bressler of Long Prairie. was
in the city on Tuesday with his family
They are on their way to Montana for q
.visit, and thence win remove to Chicago
where Mr.. Bressler will locate.
Adam Zerfius, whose examina tior
FLOR selling mortgaged property was heli
before Judge BaTto. and who was held
to the grand jury In the sym Of $500
vastaken to thecounty jailin St. Cloud
He failed to furnish bond.
| s-Charles Fish. who has been absen
from home on business for some time
returned on Tuesday. He has nearl,
concluded his fall Settlements with deal
ers in the Deering goods, ~ central Min
nesota.
4 IT. w. Mann has returned from tn
least with his family, and is again OF
duty at the Northern Pacific depot. c
NJ, Landon, who has filed his place s.
acceptably during his absence will 60 t
LincolH; on the Motley cut of.
"A few friends met at the home Q
Gene Grundman's for 2 surprise party q
Halloween A very pleasant eveninl
twas spent in playing games. Refresh
ments were served and at late hourth
4 company turned homeward, well repai
for their walk through the wind.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1891-11-05

ONH RNJOGS
Both the method and results when
Syrup Of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efsctually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taAse and &C
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to al and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale in 50c
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
.gish ANY reliable druggist who
m.5 not have it on hand viii pro
cure it promptly for any enc who
Wishes Is try it Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA re syrup co.
SAY FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. xr. new YoRx. NJ
St. Landry democrat., 1891-01-17
The Social Club and the Council


The Town Council, at its meeting las
Monday, increased the license REQUIRED
OF the Opelousas Social Club for the
Opera House to $50 per annum. We
think this action advised and trus,
tue Council will at its next regula,
meeting rescind it. The business of
conducting an Opera House here is
not sufficiently remuneratiye for any
individual to engage in it, and we had
none, and no tr0upes to speak of, until
the Social Club, having rented and fitted
up hall for their own use, incidentally
engaged in it. The small profits which
may accrue from this business do not
rebound to the benefit of any individ
ual, but to that of the entire commun-
ity; for whenever their finances will
permit the outlay, grand ball or other
social entertainment is given to which
as many people are invited as the hall
VIII contain and the elevating and re-
lining influences which this worthy Or
ganlzation was intended to foster and
promote are thereby extended into a
wider field-one, we may say, complis-
ing the whole community.
The members of the Club assert that
they cannot afford to pay the high H.
cense demanded and declare that sooner
than do SO they will go out of the busi-
ness. In that case we will be denied
he occasional relaxation, amusement
md instruction afforded by the theatri-
'al troupes which every winter travel
trough the country, and relapse into
he same state Of dull monotony which
Prevailed until the Social Club offered
hese troupes some inducement TO visit
s.
Gentlemen of the Council, we live in
n age OF progress, and you should not
equire us to take a step backward.
'ook around you, broaden your views.
nd do not by any action of yours des-
'oy or in any degree impair the useful
ess of such beneficent organizations as
he Opelousas Social Club.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-01-17

MARRIED.-At the Catholic Church,
Opelousas, Jan. IA, 1891. Mr.. ALFRED
j. DUfRE and Miss MARIE DEJEAN,
both of Opelousas.
The handsome groom is a worthy
scion of one Of our best families and the
bride, also of fine old Creole stock, is
one of the fairest flowers that ever
bloomed in the garden of beauty for
which st. Landry has ever been noted.
The old church in which their ancestors,
for generations back, were married was
ablaze with lights on this happy occa-
sion and filled by brilliant throng
Of friends and well-wishers, while
the deep-toned organ pealed forth
it's sweetest notes, and - literally
and truly--"all went merry as mar
riage bell" To the good wishes of their
numerous friends, present and absent,
we beg to add our own, trusting that
this most important milestone in the
journey of life which they have just
passed may mark for them the begin
ming of season of unending JOY and
happiness.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-01-17

number OF our personal friends to take
stock in this concern on the plea thai
their sole purpose was to advocate a
high moral principle, and now they
plainly show their cloven foot. These
friends of ours, who have no aspirations
for public office, these men are now at
tempting to use as cat's-paws to boost
themselves into official positions and
to strike us down because we refused
to bow at their shrine. This promises
to be costly proceeding, for the cut
throat game is one that two can play al :;
but lnasmuch as our we'll meaning
friends will be called upon to pay as
large proportion of the cost as the
Office seekers, these immaculate patriots
Will doubtless be quite willing to stand
the pressue. But will the other stock
holders view the matter with the same
2
St. Landry democrat., 1891-01-17
oceeaianss of the Board of Po.
lice ofthe Town OF
OpelOusaS,

| oPELoUsAs, La, Jan. 18th. 1891.
The Board met at it's regular session
"ieh!oefs present: Robt. Chachere, Presiden
P1ss; BPt1siulns; T.; Latreyte, j. b. Sandoz. Geo
| ent. Guoi"h pres
p. j. Clements was appointed clerk nro
| TEN, the clerk being absent. p1o
no ~. oha,f announced to the members nras
ent that the object of the meeting was td re.
celVe report from the COMMITTEES annn;,+al
ea;d en A'tesaan Well. Mr.. Pulford, chairman OF
proposition from John NJ. Ware. ESQ ''o"ihs
10 tne :, non. Mayor and members of the Board
VI roilee OF the town Of Opelousas;
GENILEMEN-1 beg to suhmlt the folJovi,o
upos4ton towp 81 70 s1hk an Artesian well for the
terial, and deliver the we'll complate and nn;1,
guarantee 10 NJ. gallons Of water Der 81 Lonn.
for the SUN of S2,225 90. S' p'' 81 hours
IN case should obtain 20 NJ, o.rs a..
pplse m to be $4,000; Is NJ GALS 81 60, .! on one
AZ n satns'' sn' $2'S00oo IS NJ. gals, $2.95O 90
tbomsg ga, y, So,o|o. W. Any quantity over al
sang, and TO be paid for at the price of dn NJ
d,iaie ne Town to allow me the priyileee nf
uanlDg the bayou or guley for tha nnsoo.a ~
"a '''"hios water to do the work with
Very Respectfully.
JNO. NJ. WARE.
.. on na;. motion of Mr.. sandoz, that an addition
with eommitfss Of three be appointed to act
vestlsate the matter tlorouahiv and ,1so 10 10,
wait on the Police Jury, and ask ask thsip h;p 20
operation with the town in sinking said Arto-
sian well and to report at the nsxt Sar raan.r ,te
meeeetlng eeg OF the Board. Carried. Ao' o'@A
adjourned BUSINESS, tne Board
ROBT. CHACHERE,
It 7 President
r. d. ELEMENTS, Clerk Protein.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-01-17

At the election for Board of Directors
of the First National Bank of Opelousas,
held this week, the following were
elected for the current year, viz: A.
Levy, j. Meyers, A. Dietlein, I. Roos, J.
NJ. Litchenstein and J. T. Skipper. The
Board thereupon elected the following
officers: A. Levy, President; A. Diet
lein, Vice-President, j. It. Skipper,
Cashier.
This useful institution is in a very
prosperous condition, as demonstrated
by the official statements recently pub
lished, and its management is in safe
and prudent hands. The fact that it's
deposits have been increased from $780,
600 on Dec. 81 to $44,0OO on Jan. 13-in
a space Of 13 days-speaks volumes for
the confidence Its management inspires
to depositors.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-01-17

It seems the DEMOCRAT was mistaken
last week in stating that Mr.. d. p. Sal
zan, who shot and killed Mr.. j. P. Close
at Port Barre on the I'd, had been releas-
ed on parole until the preliminary ex-
animation which took place last week.
We have since learned that he was re-
quired by the District Judge to furnish
% $4,000 bond. We cheerfully make the
correction and assure all parties con-
cerned that no misrepresentation was
intended. We believed when we made
the statement that the alleged action of
the authorities was sanctioned by law,
and nothing in the paragraph could
have left the least impression on the
mind of the reader that such alleged
action was jn any manner illegal or
snproper.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-01-17

Mark NJ. {" Brick" y Pomeroy, Presi.
dent of the Atlantic Pacific Railway
Tunnel Company of Colorado, that has
more than 1000 share owners, has good
reason to say that this is a happy New
Year to him, now that be bas reached
gold and silver ore in large quantities
for shipment and sale, as stated in the
large 16 page pamphlet be sends to all
who address him at his Eastern Office
Pulitzer Building, New York City. So
much for a good stayer.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-01-17
N NOTECE!

LAND OFFICE, at New Orleans La
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to commute proof, under Sec 23O1 r. s, T.. s
IN support OF his claim, and that said nrnnf
Will be made before the Judge, Clerk Of tb,,
District Court or u S. Commissioner, at 0nei
ousas, La, on Monday, January 10th, 1871, W.
FINEST FRUGE, IR.,
who made Homestead Entry No loG3. for tl,.
West ], of Southeast and East / of Southwest
/, Section 81, TIP. 6, South Range West, LnniS
siana Meridian. ''o''
he names the Following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land viz: '''iel
Ernest Langley, Raymond Deferain, Alexan.
der Miller Durell Miller, all of st. Laudry
Parish, La.
CHAS. G. PALFREY
DCG. ID. ". Register
St. Landry democrat., 1891-01-17

we deeply appreciate the kind words
written of us by the French editor OF
the Clarion, and we desire to state, in
the same beautiful language of Cha
teaubriand and Lamartine which lie
writes so gracefully, that
Nous remercions bien sincerement le
ledacteur de la partie franeaise du
Clairon pour les paroles bienveillantes
quill bien voulu nous consacrer dams
son numkro du 10 courant.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-01-17

The COMING SHow.-It doesn't cost
anything to say that SO and so has the
best or the greatest show on earth.
The people do not care what managers
say Of their shows, but Judge for them
selves. It is world known fact that
nobody who has seen The Great Ameri-
can Railroad shows, eyer doubted that
he had seen the best Of all shows united
in this surprising and gorgeous realza-
tion of the showman's dream of GEN.
tury, all of which will be verified next
Monday the 10Th. Don't miss it.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-01-17

The Great American Railroad Shows
billed here for next Monday, the 10Th,
announce, among the free exhibitions
on that day, balloon ascension,
n,enagerie, wire ascension, museum
and grand street parade.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-01-17

The following officers of st. Landry
Lodge No. 4, A. O. U. W., were installed
on January 7th: o
Theophile Hollier, Master Workman
Thos. s. isaacks, Foreman; w. A. San
doz, Overseer; Alf. j. Dupre, Recorder ;
F. Delarue, Financier; Joseph Bloch,
Receiver; Chas. s. Hollier, Guide; P.
DelBuono, Inside Watchman; Sol. ia
cobs, Outside Watchman.
w. c. Perrault, T. s. Isaacks and
Chas. s. Hollier, Trustees.
B. A. Littell, M. D., Medical Exam
liner: D. P. Saizan, M. D., Assistant Med
lcal Examiner.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-01-17
FHREMEN, ATTENTION,

RI RESOLUTION of Opelousas Fire Co.,
- NO. l, l am instructed to give public
not,ce that reorganization of this company
Will take place at the next regular monthly
meeting. Tuesday, February Sd, 1891, at the
Iouft :, House gu menbcrs wishing to retain
their membership after that date are request
ed to he present at this meeting, or furnish a
valid excuse for their absence, together with
a written request for their names to be retain
ed as members Of this company
Il. NJ. BOAGNI,
President.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-01-17

The following officers of Opelousae
Lodge No. 3497, K. of H., were installed
on January 9th:
w. C. Perrault, Dictator; II. E. An
derson, Vice Dictator NJ. Depr6s, AS
sistant Dictator; B. A. Littell, Re-
porter; W. A. Sandoz, Financial Re-
porter; P. DelBuono, Treasurer; w.
4. Cochran, Guide; Geo. E. Brooks,
Chaplain Chas. Pefferkorn, Guardian !;
Edgar Landry, Sentinel.
7. S. Fontenot, W. r. Cochran and
V. D. Ledoux, Trustees.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-01-17

If your property is not insured, do
not delay any longer, but call on Gle
ments & Stagg, Landry street, and take
out policy. They represent several of
the best companies in existence and
will carefully and promptly attend to
all business in that line.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-01-17

A father can give his young son no
better present than years reading of
the SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN. It's contents
will lead the young mind in the path of
thought. aad if he treads there a while,
he'll forget frigolities and be of some
account, and il he has an inventive or
mechanical turn Of mine, this paper
will afford him more entertainment. as
well as useful Information, that he can
obtain elsewhere. Copies of this paper
may be seen at this Office and subscrip-
tions received. Price. $5 a year.
weekly.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-01-17

Miss Annie Burton and her excelleD+
company, under the management of Mr..
Leslie Davis, gave four fine performan-
ces here this week. This is without
doubt the best troupe that has visited
us this season and their performances
gave universal satisfaction.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-01-17

Abbeville Meridional: In the Decem-
Der issue of Our Dumb Animals, men,
tion is made of the Band of Mercy con-
nected with Mrs. O. G. Jones: school in
this place.
1t would be a good idea to organize
similar Bands in the schools in Opelou-
sas AS tiae twig is bent,v &c.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-01-17

The preliminary examination of the
case of the killing of j. P. Close, on the
I'd, was held here Oh the 9tt and resulted
in the release of the accused, Mr.. D. P.
Saizap, on $1,000 bond.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-01-17

The U. S. District Court, Judge Boar
man presiding, and the State Court of
Appeals, Judges Clegg and Perry, have
been in session here this week. A good
many strangers were in town.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-01-17

At its meeting last Monday the Police
Jury appropriated $1,000, or third of
the estimated cost, for the purpose of
having an artesian we'll sunk on the
Court House square in Opelousas, pro-
vided the town would raise the remain
der. This is quite proper, for the par
ish has large Interests at stake here and
is deeply interested in securing an ade-
quate water supply for various purposes.
The Town Council, which met on the
same day, has taken active steps look
ing to the consummation of this impor-
tant matter. See the proceedings.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-01-17

Moses Green, a well known Colored
man, was severely stabbed in his bar
room here last Monday evening in an
alteration with man of his own color.
His assallant is in Jail.