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St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-14
Our Town.

1t has been habit of many of our
people to decry misunderstanding
that we are lacking in the spirit of en-
terprise; that the merchants, who have
grown wealthy out of the industry OF
the inhabitants dealing with them, have
nothing progressive in thom. There
has been much cause for these remarks,
but the evidence now afforded goes far
to show that Il change has set in, which
must hence forth silence all such asser-
tions.
A veritable boom has been developing
itself within the last year and is daily
growing in magnitude. One has but
to cast his eye on the new buildings in
process Of erection and to estimate the
character of some Of them, to be con-
yinced that the energies of the property
owners in the town have been aroused,
and that capital is responding in multi
piled Investments, some of which are
beautifyiDg to the town. In almost
every quarter, nice houses have been
built of new and good materials, de-
mands for which are made before they
are completed. DR.. Littell's new Opera
House on Main street is handsome
frame building, supplying a want that
has long since been much felt by the
community. 1t is cOmmOdlOus in size
and pleasing in architectural design
There, too, is the handsome new brick
edifce on the corner of Main and Ian
dry streets, with its elegant dome and
magnificent eagle, which will soon be
occupied by the First National Bank OF
Opelousas. At the south corner of the
same square, and fronting on Main
street, stands the newly erected and
| imposing looking frame store Of Thco.
Chachere which he already occupies.
| On the corner of Main and Bellevue
street, Mr.. Roos is erecting a large two
story brick building to be used as a
store by him. 1t is under the superin-
tendency of Mr.. Geo. Vanhorn, the
simple mention of whose name gives
assurance of speedy completion. Other
edifices Of less Importance have been
erected on Main street, but are too nu-
merous to particularize. Adjoining tue
bank building and fronting on Bellevue
street, stands newly completed store
built by Miss Clara Cooke, and now
ready for use. Fronting on the same
street stands Mrs. Perrault's new*twc
story frame restaurant and ice cream
saloon, which she now occupies. We
have not space to give further eunmera
tions of buildings finished, or in process
of erection, but will Tecur to the subjec
in our next.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-14
The District Court


We learn that ex-Judge EFT. Lewis,
after adjourning court here IN satur-
day last, went to Baton Rouge and
rendered his resignation Of his office to
the Govern ,r, who refuses o appoint
successor in time to continue the session
Of the present term. This, unavoidably
causes failure Of the term and entails
heavy and proftless expense. In the
mean time the lawyers may live on
hopes. We suspect that the Judge,
gave in his resignation to take effect
about the expiration of the term OF Of
flee. Eight dollars per diem, is not to
be despised by one who is electioneer-
ing for an Office for which about doz-
en- candidates are ardently striving.
1t is indeed fortunate for us that we
live in an age when the office seek ht
| n,an. But for this, who among our
brothers of the Farmers Alliance could
tell, how many candidates there would
have been in Baton Rouge at this time
| The office is in full pursuit of our ex'
District Judge, but whether it will cap
ture him or not, qui en- sabe?
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-14
The Legislature.

This body has chosen its presiding Of
ficers and is rapidly getting down to its
work.
Mr.. Bolton Of Rapides has been made
Speaker Of the House. He is a gentle
man of commanding appearance, has
voice adapted to the position, and IS 10
every way an admirable selection.
The Senate has chosen Hon. II. h.
Lott, as President pro tenn.
The Committees have not yet been
formed in toto, but no time will be lost
in doing so. Numerous bills have al
ready been projected, on some of which
eve propose to comment hereafter.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-14
why Not L?

Why cannot our young men get up
debating society in town? 1t would be
far more improving to them, than so,
many balls and other means of amuse-
ment. Connected with this a society
library might be gradually accumulated
by withholding few dollars annually
spent for beer, ETC., by such as would
act wisely to become members Of the
society. Young men, be up and doing,
you do not know what Developments
such an effort may lead to. We fee
convinced it would become popular.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-14

Circuit court meets here next Monday
There is only one case on the docket
Bastrop Clarion.
This is about the extent of the bust
ness coming before this tribunal, in the
average parish of the State, and goes
pensive sinecure, a needless fifth wheel
to our judiciary, and therefore should
be abolished. This tribunal costs the
tax payers of the State about $500 for
every parish in the State. 1t holds two
terms per year in each parish, SO each
term costs the tax-burdened public
$3.50; in other words that single case Id
Moreh ouse parish will cost the
State $3.50 possibly more than the
amount in dispute-to say nothing OF
tile additional expense to the parties
litieant,- Gazette.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-14

The Louisiana Review gives in detail
the vote at the late election Of the six
precincts in New Orleans which were
thrown out by the Young returning
board and the verdict of tile people re-
versed in order to give the sem mblance Of
victory to the Foster ticket in the March
primaries. The McEnery vote in New
Orleans fell off in April as compared
with March as it did elsewhere in the
State, showing total loss of over 1000
in the city. The same ratio Of reduc-
ton was shown in the six precincts re-
ferred to, and yet they gave McEnery
1915 votes, against 629 for Foster, or a
total of 1916 clear majority for the Nc
Emery ticket, or about 100 more than
the McEnery people claimed was Justly
their duo under the so-ealled evidence
adduced by the desperate Foster leaders
to wrest victory from the people by a
partisan decision.--B Rouge Ad-
vocate.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-14
Baton Rouge Advocate: The Farm

Baton Rouge Advocate: The Farm
ers' Union and third party people OF
Bienville parish held a meeting last
Saturday to discuss politics, with the
view, it is said, of laying the wires for
the congressional race. This parish is
in the fourth district, and gave Tame
hin 533 votes in the last election, out of
a total of about 1900 white votes, and
this strength will no doubt be consider
ably augmented in the November cleo
ton. The alliance brethren are evil
dently playing for whatever is in sight,
and will give Mr.. Blanchard a lively
race for congress. There are over 5000
McEnery democrats in the district.
Does lie want their votes to help him
win? If so, let him and his friends be
careful not to ALLEVIATE them by political
ostracjsm. The same in the fifth dis
trict; ditto in the sixth. Let us have
peace.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-14
BRIGHT Business Men

Are desirous of doing a growing bust
ness all the year round. They consider
a spring and summer dollar just as val
liable as a winter one, and by keeping
up their advertising they keep up their
business thus the spring and summer
uonths are made to yield satisfactory
returns, when they keep everlastingly
at it" in popular newspaper like The
DEMOCRAT.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-14

AT the sale of money offered on Mon
day last by the Homestead and Loan
Association, Mr.. Thos. III. Lewis, Jr.
purchased the entire amount $1,000, at
;37 per cent. premium. This association
has been in existence for about four
wears, and has loaned to it's members
the neat sum of $21, 10000. The asso-
citation is in fourishing condition as
il does not owe one cent
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-14

The root Of the calla lilly is said to
be equal to the Irish potato as an article
of food, and the United States depart
ment of agriculture is encouraging its
growth in the swamps of Florida where
the yield is said to be enormous. Why
should not the swamps OF Louisiana be
crop, not assaiel by bugs or damaged
by frost. Prepared for eating, says the
American Grocer, sit is boiled then
fried, roasted, baked or otherwise used"
Who will produce the first Gala lilly
root crop hereq Will the agricultural
department offer premium
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-14

The defeated Foster candidate for
the State senate in the eleventh district,
Mr.. Jean Domec, has given notice that
he will contest the seat of Gen. Dudley
Avery, who was duly elected to that
honor. The election was held exclu
sively by Foster commissioners, as else
where generally throughout the State,
but the discovery has been made of
some irregularities on their part at some
of the polls whereby they claim that
the result was in validated. If the Fos-
ter politicians see anything else lying
around loose which they failed to take
and still want, we hope their modesty
will not stand in the way of their ap,
petite. Rouge advocate,
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-14

The grand lodge, Knights Of pythlas,
will meet at Alexandria on Monday,
18th Instant, for which occasion the
Houston Central Arkansas and North
ern railIoad will give an excursion rate
of 500 for the round trip from Mon
roe to all Knights desiring to attend
Monroe Telegraph Bulletin,
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-14

We have received 98-pagc pamphlet
containing the proceedings OF the sixth
annual session of the State Agricultural
Society, held at Lake Charles on Jan.
~, 90 and 90, 1892. All the interesting
addresses and papers read on that occa-
sion are given in full.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-14

Now, that the" boss is gone-and we
are all alone-we would like to inform
our friends, and the public in general,
that the office is still i'll the same place,
and we are ready to do any and all
kinds of job work ut the lowest prices
Came and see us,
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-14

Alexandria's morning daily, the
Times, does not reach here until the day
after it's date, and it's evening daily,
Town Talk, gets here two days after.
Can't you do better, gentlemen
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-14

Our thanks are due Senator Gibson
for copy of the Customs Law of 1883,
together with the new law of 1890, in
dex Of both.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-14

The collectors Office of the st. Landry
Homestead and Loan Association has
been removed to the building lately oc-
cupied by Mr.. o. H. Terwilligar, corner
of Vine and Market streets.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-14

Prof. R. Meyer has rcorGanizod his or
chestra, and has a membership or seven
musicians.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-14

A cup of good coffee and a substantial
lunch can be had at the Market House
at any hour of the day. Drop in and be
convinced.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-14

We hear that the fish have started
nibbling, and the gnats and mosquitoes
biting like fury.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-14

Delinquent subscribers arc again
earnestly requested to settle up. The
money is due us and we need it.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-14

The white brush is being ex-
tensivcly used at present. Join III
friends and help make our town shine.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-14

Eloise Favorite is generally relished
by all those that smoke them. A NO.
/ cigar for 5cts. Robert Chachere has
them for sale.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-14

Notwithstanding the dull season, j. X
Sandoz g. Bros force are kept busy all
the time. Nothing dull around them.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-14

Who wants wind mill9 How to get
one cheap may be learned on applica-
ton at this office.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-14

The verdict of the people is the United
States Barracks &c. cigar is the best.
Each one has band on it.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-14

Robert Chachele sells the United
States Barracks sc. cigars.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-14

Big bargains at J. X, Sandoz e. Bro :
in dry goods, hats, shoes and provisions
of all kinds
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-14

Ice cream at Mrs. A Sandoz's, Belle
vue street, near corner of Main.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-14

Moon light nights, lovers walks and
the ice cream parlors are all the rage.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-14

A fine Ethan Allen gelding is Offered
for sale cheap. See advertisement
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-14

Large invoices just received OF men s,
youths and children's suits; almost
given away, at j. K. Sandcz q, Bros
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-14

Lunch, Ice Cream, meals at al
hours, at Mrs C. Perrault's saloon.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-14

Come boys can't our town afford
q base ball clubY
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-14

Doctor: Subscribe for the n. @.
Medical and Surgical journal,
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-14

The heaviest rain of the season fell
on Monday night.
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-14
Fol! SALE CHEAP.

ISTIIAN ALLEN %clding four years old On
II March 90. Gentle to harness and saddle,
single or double: very pretty and very fast.
Address Z, Q. Box 2j, Opeloasas, Lid, ap2
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-14
KNIGHTS OF PTTHIAS.

JEFFERSON DAVIS LODGE No 98 meets
- on th" 1st and Sd Wednesday of each month
at O'Clock p, nj. Visiting knights are cordl-
ally invited to attend.
T. SACKS. c. c.
]. L. CAIN, K. OF +. d S. oc1Gtf
St. Landry democrat., 1892-05-14

For bargains 60 to Bloch's.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-04-21
MARTINSBURG MATTERS.
correspondence of the Ledger.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
MARTrNsBuRG, Mo-, April 90
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Martin, a son.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Prichard,
a daughter.
MRS. Arthur Crisman and child
are home from Denver, Colo.
w. r. Martin is home from Co
lumbia.
Rev. Paisley, of Fulton, preached
at the Christian church here last
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Deuty moved
from our vicinity to Mexico this
week.
We are sorry to report Miss Mag
gle Torreyson's continued illness at
Laddonia.
The death within one weeks time
of Mrs. r. III. Diggs and son,
George, was sad indeed, and a great
deal of sympathy is felt and ex.
pressed for the grief stricken family
who worked with loving hands over
the PROSTATE and unconscious
bodies for four long weeks.
We record another sad and un-
timely death which is that of DR..
Sam Poague, of Shamrock, Mo-.
who died very suddenly last Thurs.
day night of heart failure. He was
a young man with a fine practice
and had won the confidence OF a
large community who were greatly
shocked at his death.
Mrs. Maggie Douglass and sister:
Miss Pinkie Henson, moved from
our vicinity to Benton City this
week to enter in business there.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-04-21
BEAVER DAM ITEMS.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
BEAVER DAM, Mo-, April 20
1t is time to make improvements
and the spirit is abroad all along the
valley which will give her a much
improved appearance.
From what we can learn by talk
ing with our farmer friends no dam
age is done to the fruit. The pres
ent outlook in this part of Audrain
is that we will have the largest crop
of fruit raised here for years. Con
sequently those who have orchards
and berry patches are feeling good
We heard a lady remark a few
days ago that men who itch fol
office are usually scratched when
voting time comes.
Spring is here and Beaver Dam
base ball club will likely reor.
ganize.
MI. Akers: of Fulton, preached te
a full house at Prairie View church
last Sunday.
Social gatherings along the valley
Saturday nights r largely attend.
ed by the young people.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-04-21
RUSH HILL NEWS.
,orrasnonaence Of the Ledger.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
RUSH HILL, No., April 10
Wheat and grass are beginning tc
green up nicely in the last few days
Miss Ida Coakley arrived from
Kansas Sunday.
Chris Nohrnberg, southeast o
here, had a sale last Saturday, al
which he sold off some of his stocf
and machinery.
E. Myers has been chosen the
new marshal of our town. Mr.
Myers is a fine man and will proper
ly execute the duties of his new
office.
J. w. Seroggin, formerly station
agent at this place, was in town las
week.
Billy Feutz was up from st. Loui:
last week on a visit to his relatives
at this place.
Caleb Berry and Martin Kunkei
shipped a car load of hogs from this
place to st. Louis last week.
John Bick has moved a lot of his
cattle to the Beagles pasture which
he has rented.
a horse hitched to a cart belong.
ing to ]. ". Mccormick broke looss
from the hitching rack last Monda,
night and ran almost home. For
tanately nothing was dsu.assd.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-04-21
PRAIRIE VIEW ITEMS.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
PRAIRIE VIEW, April 19.-Born,
to Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Milligan, on the
18th, a girl.
Misses Carrie Wade and Rosa
Moore spent last Tuesday with
friends here.
Mr.. John Patton has la grippe.
Miss Artemesia Edmonston is
visiting Miss Mamie Gamble.
There will be a dime sociable at
the residence of c. R. Gamble next
Saturday night, April 23rd, for the
benefit of Prairie View church.
Mr.. Ed Morris had the misfortune
to dislocate his shoulder.
Mr.. Jack Woolery and family
spent Saturday and Sunday with
Mrs. Woolery's parents.
Miss Lilly Hopkins, who is teach
ing school near C%entralia, spent
Saturday and Sunday with her sis
ter, Nellie.
Miss Electra Withers returned
from Columbia last week.
Miss Rose Braun, of Jacksonville
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Panhorst
Among the visitors at Prairie
View Sunday was Miss Mary
Northern, of Mexico.
Thos. Atkins went over to Jeffer
son City Saturday to attend court
At the school election Mr.. Leste.
Farrah was elected school directo,
in place of John Robinson.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-04-21
ORDER OF PUBLICATION .

Now, on this, the Goth day of Msrrk
A. D., 1892, comes plaintiff al
files herein his petition, veii6a
by affidavit, stating among oths
that John b: Flint is a noz
resident of the State of Nh
souri,, and it appearing to the clsa
of this court that the ordinary seryio
cannot be had upon said John &
Flint, it is ordered that the said nut
resident defendant be notified by pub
LEGATION that a suit has been con
menced against him and the deiepf
ant, Kate w. Flint, tie object an
general nature of which is to reform
deed made by the said defendants /
s. NJ. Locke, the plaintiff, which de-
is recorded in book "a, page 29, In u
Records of Deeds in Audrain eoun1
Missouri; and unless you, the said Joi
B. Flint, be and appear at the nez
term of this court, to be held in u
city of Mexico, County of Audrain ss
State of Missouri. OH the 1st Monas.
i'll June, a. D., 1892, and answer q
otherwise plead to said petition, judi
ment will be rendered according j
the prayer of the same. 1t is furthe
order, d that publication be madef
the Mexico Weekly LEDGER, a new
paper published in Audrain Cosss..;
Missouri, according to law.
A true copy.
(Seal.) In witness whereof L her
unto set my hand and affix the seal
said court, this done i'm office i'm Me-
leo, March %. 1892.
BEN. c. JOHNSON,
Clerk Circuit Court.
f. r. jesse, Plaintiffs Attorney.
5az
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-04-21
A NEW DEPARTURE.
The Mexico Fair Association Again
i'm the Lead.

The Mexico Fair Association has
taken the lead again and not only
offers the largest premium ever given
by q Fair Association for saddle
horses but is the first to offer same
in form of stakes, thereby giving
the saddle and harness horse the
same opportunity that is given to
the trotters, PAGERS and runners.
This is a rare chance and you should
not forget to make your nomina-
tons, thereby encouraging other
Associations to do likewise. A great
deal of interest is being taken in
this matter by saddle and harness
horse men throughout the entire
country. The two stakes are as fol-
lows:
$500-Stake for best saddle horse,
mare or gelding
S5OO-Stake for best harness horse,
mare or gelding.
These are in addition to the regu-
lar rings which will be given as
heretofore at our meeting August 1,
to August 6.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-04-21
4 Victory For Mexico.

Properly adjusted spectacles and
eyeglasses are something that the
people of Mexico have long been
in need of. Prof. Ell. Hirschbere,
the well known optician of 629 Olive
street, st. Louis, has appointed J.
NJ. Pollard agent for his celebrated
Diamond and Non Changeable
spectaeles and Eyeglasses where
a complete assortment can ALWAYS
be found. Prof. Hirschberg will re-
main in Mexico from May 2 until
May z, and all those in need Of
properly adjusted spectacles and
eyeglasses should avail themselves
OF this opportunity. Examination
Of eyes free of charge. I'd
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-04-21
LADDONIA ITEMS.
carres,,onasnea of the Ledger.

Correspondence of the Ledger,
LApposrA, Mo-, April 20.-Eas-
ter has past. The churches here did
not celebrate it. There was preach
ing at the Christian church by the
pastor, ED. c. c. Hill, There
were no decorations excepting the
many flowers shown ON the ladies
new hats, and button hole boquets
that decorated the gentlemen's
coats.
Ralph Coatsworth, of Kansas
City, is visiting Mr.. E. A. Coats
worth.
Gene Provine and Hiram Hanna,
of Perry, spent Sunday here,
Messrs. NJ. Raftery,E L. Pendleton,
George Frank and E. G. Kennen
started west this morning on apros-
pecting tour.
Miss Maggie Torreyson, who has
been quite sick, was able to be out
on the street Saturday. She com
mences her school to-day north Of
| town.
The "Cantata" that was beins
talked Of by the ladies of the Pres
byterian church has been postponed
for n while. The music is very fine
and the sentiment of the poetry ex
cellent and will require much prac'
tice to perform it well.
A fishing party is talked of tt
spend a week on Salt River. w,
presume they will be there in tim
to see the unlucky candidates sal
up the river. The young ladies ar
now discussing what kind of bal
they will use and who will fry tn
fish. ANNIE LAURIE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-04-21
Administrators Notice.

Notice is hereby given that ,ettsH
of administration upon the estates
Enoch Mason, deceased. have bee
granted the undersigned, by the Pm
bate Court of Audrain county, Missos
ri, bearing date April 8, 1892.
All persons having claims sgains
said estate are requiI ed to exhlh
them for allowance to The administn
tor within one year after date .
granting of letters, or they may B
preeluded from any benefit of sre;
estate, and if such claims be not q
hibited within two years from u
date they will be forever barred.
ALIEN. CARTER, SEN,
SIT Administrator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-04-21
Xantnd.

Fifty intelligent persons TO dc
writing (copying) at their homes
Twenty-Five cents paid for every
hundred words. Fair penmanshil
and promptness of execution o
work are requisite. Application
must be accompanied by ten cents
for particulars. Address, Prof. f.
J. Vanderberg, president of Leaven'
worth Business College, Leaven.
worth, Kan. d&w-tm1
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-04-21

The School Board, at its meeting
last night, selected w. W. Settle to
-ennmerate-th the school children in
this district. John w. Howell was
chosen director in place Of W. III.
Wallace, resigned. Mr.. Wallace
could not spare the time from his
stock handling business to look after
affairs as he wanted to. Mr.. Howell
is a thorough school man and will
give satisfaction.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-04-21

THE continued agitation in favor
of better country roads begins to
promise some good results in some
of the States. When merchants and
farmers ! aaiize the advantages that
would result from good roads the
year round, legisletion will do the
rest
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-04-21

THE friends of Col. c. II. Jones,
of the St. Louis Republic, will pre-
sent his name to the convention at
Sedalia as a delegate to the National
Democratic Convention in Chicago.
Col. Jones has many warm friends
throughout the State who would like
very much to see him assist in rep
~resenting the Democracy of Mis-
souri, in the National Convention.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-04-21
To the Pnbfic.

Prof. II. Hirschberg, the well
known optieian of e29 Olive street,
st. Louis, wishes to inform his
many friends and patrons Of Mexico
and vicinity that he will be at the
store of his agent, J. NJ. Pollard,
from May 2 until May 7, and adj
Just his celebrated diamond and
interchangeable eyeglasses to all in
need of them. Examination OF
eyes free of charge. I'd.