The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1891-02-28
ST. MARTINVILLE,
ITs LOCATION-IMPROvEMENTS -
PROGRESSIvENESS OF ITS CI-
TIZENs -ITS FUTURE
PROSPERITY ETC.
7x a ToU1IST.
For the Messenger.l

IFOr the Messenger
Before devOting our attention to the To-
cation and advantages Of st Martinville,
We feel IN duty bound to proceed in the
enumeration of our appreciation Of seve-
raj of its spirited citizens. whose vim is
untamable. 1t was indeed a great graft
fication for the author to flnd himself In
the midst of such "a refined a.id enligh-
tened people. always well disposed to ex-
tend a cordial and frank hospitality.
Sweet il the sourrnir that remains en-
gxaved in the mind Of the one who had
- g0od luck Of assOciating with citi-
zens so true to social attainment. Such
an endearment is irresistible. And. il
to-day, benevolent reader, you are made
aware Of the fact. the reason Is that the
writer was fascinated by this enchant-
ing influence. But AZ we shall not di-
gress too promiscuously by giving free
course to our enthusiastic dispositions.
We will prOlOng no longer this para
graph.
One Of the valuable men OF your town
is Mr.. p. d. Olivier. the Superintendent
of the School Board of the parish. We
found Mr.. Olivier 10 be alert and possess
sing an indOmitable energy. He has
displayed this quality elOquently in the
discharge Of his duty in this respect;
and. he worked intelligently and with
zeal with his comrades, to make a suc-
cess i'm the undertaking Of the High
School. We were also delighted with
the reception we received from the st.
Martinville Bar. which is composed Of as
bright and shining lights as can be
found In any county seat. The attOr-
neys are, Messrs. Edward Simon (sOn OF
the renowned Judge Simon). Raphael De-
Blanc (son of the gallant and noble Col.
Alcibiade DeBlancl, Felix VOORHEES,, (the
distinguished French writer and drama
tist,, Daniel VOORHEES,, (sOn OF the famous
dramatist), Robert Martin, (son of the
Assessor Mr.. S. v. Martin). c. H. MOntOn
Cex-Lieut. Governor Of this state), L. j.
VOORHEES, and James Simon.
st. MartinvilIe is one of the best pO-
liced towns in Southwest Louisiana. 1t
is to be congratulated on having secured
the services, as police officer. Of Mr..
Charles VOOrhies, who cannot he excell-
ed in this capacity. He Is cool and fear
less, and knows kOw to keep the public
peace. Mr.. VOOrhies deserves to be COM
plimented. and to him Ia paine.
The Town Council, is composed of the
following gentlemen: T. L. BrOussard
Mayor; cOuncilmen: c l.. Lacaze, G
Harrison. c. Bienveu, p. ID. Olivier, will
Mr.. S. 7. Bienvenu as treasurer and sc
cretary. A very good body OF men.
Hon. James f.. MOntOn, The distric
Judge, Is one Of the best jurists Of thi'
state. and most courteous and refined
gentleman. The Judge is a very influ
entail and popular man in the 2lst judi
cial district. This is easily accounted
for, as he possesses all the proper quail
fications to occupy this high and respOn
sible Office.
In our business connections with tn
Railroad Co., ut st. Martinville, We wer
: astOnished to find the set OF employer
: at the depot, to be all natives OF tn
9 place, but one. We say "astOnished'', TO
il is not often the case. But, after W
were introduced to them, our astOnisl
8 ment vanished, for we understood immt
: diatly, why it was thus. The RailrOa
Co., knew what 1t was doing In trustin
I its business into the hands of such pOlil
T and upright gentlemen. Mr.. Daniel De
Blanc, (anOther sOn Of the noble COLI
the agent and a more good, cOnscieI
% tiois and accommodating agent, new
= graced a railroad depot Office. MIR. Be
- Durand, the conductor, H. reliable ma
:. and fulfils his duty in manner b
:" coming a gentleman. Messrs. AntOiI
,' Domengeaux and Rene Durand. hayil
Il In charge the freight department.. a
princes Of good fellows, always sheddil
Is the light of their genial eountenanc
30 most becomingIy on the platform.
nd John Clark, is not native of the pla
B, and attends to the iron-horse. He is
,st ways to his post Of duty and seems
,ot enjoy life. 1t cannot be otherwise, as
H. is bound to be a good and jovial citiz
having been a resident Of taei nIhhi6|g nIhhi6|g