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The Penn's Grove record., 1893-10-06
Bound to Lose Il.

First Man with Fan-Didn't you
say the other day that the sun was
losing its heat?
Second Man with Fan-Yes, all the
scientists agree on that.
"Well, l believe II now. The sun
can't keep this up very long and have
any left"
The Penn's Grove record., 1893-10-06

The fifty.sixth annual report of.the
Presbyterian Board of Foreign Mis-
sions shows hat the expenditures for
the year amounted to 81, ZOOS, 1871, be-
ing $1,000 less than the receipts.
Ninety new missionaries we're sent out.
Over twenty.six per c of the
reading men in every country are
sh~ort-sighted or otherwise of defective
vision.
The Penn's Grove record., 1893-10-06
THE ELEPHANT PLAYED BALL.
Amusing sasacity shown by an Animal In
Central Park.

Amusing sasacity Shown by an Animal In
Central Park.
One OF the elephants in Central
Park the other day afforded O little
knot Of sightseers considerable amusc-
ment by a display OF skill as a ball.
player which was highly interesting,
says the New York Tribune. lie did
not go so far as to give an exhibition
of the national game Of these United
States, but he showed a decided
familiarity with the nature Of a ball
and what can be done with 1t. A
nursemaid had brought a dear little
Lord Fauntleroy Of 8 years, clabor.
ately dressed and curled, to sec the
animals. He no doubt was mammals
only darling, for instead OF wanting
to twist the elephants tail or check
his trunk, as most boys of his age
would, he was afraid to approach
within speaking distance OF the great
brutes.
The lad had a ball Of red and white
popcorn in his hand, one OF those
compact, light, and g%lut'nous mas es
which delight tho childish heart. fol
some reason, much more than pop.
corn In any other shape. and this he
mustered up courage TO throw to one
OF the elephants, with a weak and
erring aim like \ girls. The hall
rolled Just beyond the reach OF the
clephant's trunk, and Ills cltoits &c
grasp the prize were amusing. One
hind and n fore log were securely
chained to staples in tue wall, aud he
coull not move beyond d limited
range. Ic liked pop"orn, and was
accustomed to having IL led to him
in small pellets. Hero was a whole
bail Of the sweet and tootlisome stun,
Just where he could smell its fine
aroma thoroughly, but could moi
reach it.
Hc strained at the chains till II
seemed as II the staples must come
out of the walls Of his stout wooden
box-stall, and he stretched his trunk
to the fullest extent Of its India-rGb
Der powers, but still the ball lay a
few inches beyond its watering tip.
He looked appealingly to the crowd
lUT diQ, UuU OuCIC was uOliC W btiE
him. He tried to knecl down and
roll toward it. but the chains held
him so awkwardlythaI the plan would
not work. lie got up In disgust and
proceeded to study the situation. lIis
brains were working, you could see
that from the way he wagged his head
from SIDE to side, and kept his little
red eyes over ON the corn.
Suddenly an idea struck him. FIX.
tending his trunk along the floor, as
! neat to the bal as possible, he filled
his mighty lungs full of air and sent
it out of his long blowpipe with a
shrill shrek in ono gigantic puff. The
wind struck the light popcorn ball
like "a cyclone and dashed it against
the wooden side of the stall with such
force that it instantly reboundcd and
rolled within reach OF the old rogue,
! who skillfully caught il, tucked it, far
back into his queer, rcd-lanncl
mouth, and seemed to wink his eye
sage)y at the applaudiug audience.
The Penn's Grove record., 1893-10-06
THE TRUE LAXATIVE PRINCIPLE

OF the plants used in manufacturing
the pleasant remedy, Syrup of Figs, has
a permanently beneficial effect on the
human system, while the cheap veg
etable extracts and mineral solutions,
usually sold as medicine, are perma-
nent!y injurious. Being well informed,
you will use the true remedy only.
Manufactured by the California Fig
Syrup Co.
The Penn's Grove record., 1893-10-06
A Sensible Girl

He timldly)-Now that We are en-
gagged Ii presume / may kiss you
as much as l please, mayn't ~
She tencouragingly)-Yes, indeed.
Make the most OF your time my dear.
There's no telling how long an en-
yagement will last nowadays, you
know.-New York Weekly.
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Reporting Under Dimoulties.

Newspaper rep rters at the time OF
Queen Victoria's marriage did not al
ways get the attention they expected,
as In the morning Of Feb. Is, 1910, a
curious statement is made.
The editor stataa that he applied
to the Lord Chamberlain for a press
ticket, but got no reply; sent down
to the office and was assured the
Morning Post had not been neglect
ed, and that the tic xet was sent.
A vain attempt to see the LORD
Chamberlain or his .eputy followed,
with no good result The Morning
Post was not properly represented.
Notwithstanding this, a full &C
count appeared In the days Issue,
and on the following day a bitter no
tee OF Lord Uxbridge's behavior was
published, winding up In these words,
"It we had previously supposed that
a nobleman must he a gentleman the
moment had arrived when that delu'
sion was at an end"
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Cheap enough. Certainly.

II felt so cheap during the cere.
mony," confessed the bride TO her
dearest friend.
why, my dear?"
Because papa gave me away
Detroit Free PTess.
The Penn's Grove record., 1893-10-06

Gamma Kidney Cure for
Dropsy, Gravel, Diabetes, Bright's,
Heart, Urinary OF Liver Diseases, Nsr.
yousness, &c. Cure gnaran.eed. sSl
Arch Street, Philad'a. u . bottle, q fol
Is, or druggist. 1000 certificates oi
cures. Try II.
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posrAL GUIDE EOR 1908

Contalnining all the post ofices arranged al.
phabeticaily, In States and Counties. with all
other matters relating to post once affairs can
BE- ordered from d. S~ALINdER. r. y. Box,. lls2,
philadelphia. Pa. No business man should be
without q. Price $40 paper cover with monthly
S2.6O cloth cover with monthly.
The Penn's Grove record., 1893-10-06

According to the tracks found in a
stone quarry in Connecticut, a bird
with a foot eleven inches in length in
habited those parts.
The Penn's Grove record., 1893-10-06

Summer Weakness, that tired feeling loss
Of appetite and nervous prostration are driven
away by Hoods sarsapariila, ike mist before
tha morning sun. To realize the benefit OF this
great medicine, give 1t a trial.
The Penn's Grove record., 1893-10-06

A farmer near Buchanan, Ga, has,
it is reported, a tame rattlesnake, that
has the freedom of the premises, and
beats forty yard dogs keeping off in.
truders.
The Penn's Grove record., 1893-10-06

The ancients regarded dancing as a
necessary accomplishment. Socrates
learned the art in his old age.
The Penn's Grove record., 1893-10-06

One of the most famous and fatal
poisons used in Japan and Java is OBJ
tanned from the bamboo.
The Penn's Grove record., 1893-10-06

The organ-grinders in Vienna, Aus
tria, are permitted to play only be-
tween midday and sunset.
The Penn's Grove record., 1893-10-06

A resident of Missouri recently fin
ished a guitar composed Of over a thou
sand pieces Of wood.
The Penn's Grove record., 1893-10-06

fafnicted with soreeyes use DR.. Isaac ThOmp
sons Eye.waier. Druggists sell at26c, pet bottle
The Penn's Grove record., 1893-10-06

Attempts have been made to counter
felt meteorites, because they are so val
liable, but without success.
The Penn's Grove record., 1893-10-06

Beecham's Pills are better than mineral wa
ters Beecham's-no Others. IS cents q box.
The Penn's Grove record., 1893-10-06

Mushrooms are in general use among
the poor people of Russia as a substl-
tute for meat.
The Penn's Grove record., 1893-10-06

The Frazer Axle Grease lasts four times as long
as any other. Use II, and save your horses and
wagons. a trial will prove that we are right.
The Penn's Grove record., 1893-10-06

HOOD. pms cure all liver ills. CSC.
The Penn's Grove record., 1893-10-06

Dr.. kilmer's U & 0 Anointment Cures Piles
Trial Box Free. Al Druggists. 60 cents.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1893-05-13

Our popular young druggist, +. j.
Liable. Esq. we are please to say. was
elected President Of the State Board of
Pharmacy. at its meeting held i'll the
city Of New Orleans last week.
MIR. Liable who is only ~ years Of age
is one of our successful and enterprising
business men. lie has always taken a
deep interest in all matters that had for
effect the protection and promotion Of
his profession. His elevation tn the pre-
sidency of the state board of pharmacy
is a deserved compliment.
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Volunteer Fire Go No I.

The above company held its annual
election last Sunday and elected the fol
lowing officers, viz:
4. Y. Fleming, Chief Of the Fire De
partment.
James Simon, President,
Clairville Bienyenu, Nice-President,
X. Schwartz. Recording Secretary,
y. j. Gary, Financial Secretary,
A. V. Fleming. Treasurer,
J.O Halphen. Jr., Foreman,
George Knight, Asst. Foreman,
Jules Faancois. Asst. Foreman.
Eugene Bienvenu
Milo Rienvenu pipcmpn.
Isaac Kicks,
Henry Bi'nvenu. CHIEF Engineer.
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Vigilant Hook and Ladder.

The above company which il compOs
Ell of our young men, elected the follow
ing officers to serve for the ensuing year
viz:
Dan. W. VOORHEES,. President.
Henry Olivier. Nice-PresIdeat,
Robert Gary. Secretary,
Dumas l.. Hebert, Treasur.
Cab. ]. Bienyenu, F0remaner,
Jos. PcrnOllet. First Asst. Foreman,
Oswald FOurnet, 2nd Asst. Foreman.
JOS. Hitter, STANDARD Bearer.
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No ~ IS.
Odile Gauthier. wife of Aug. Maraist.
W.,
Gabriel Gardemal. Sheriff & ais.

By virtue of writ of Fieri Facias
issued in the above entitled and mum
bered injunction suit, anu to me direc-
ted by the Hon. 18th Judicial District
Court, Of tho State Of Louisiana in and
for the Parish OF st. Martin. dated the
9Th day of August. 1892. | have seized
and will proceed to sell at Public Anc-
ton, to the last and highest bidder. at
the Court House door, III the Town Of
st. Martinville, Louisiana on
SATURDAY THE 10Th DAY OF JUNE
1898.
between the legal sale hours, the follow
ing described property belonging to Mrs.
Odile Gauthier. wife of August Maraist
plaintiff herein, {" satisfy Il Judgment.
lately rendered b. the Hon. Supreme
Court of the State of Louisiana against
the said plaintiff, Odile Gauthier. for ia
images allowed 10 defendants. Raymond
st. Germain. Miss MaIcelite st. Gernaim
spntalives Of Mrs. Aurelia Gauthier. de
ceased widow If Ciias. ST. GERMAN, and
costs of suit. to wit:
LIST. town lot situated in the Town
of st. Martinyille, measuring one Vi 100
acre. bounded north by Church street,
south by JetIerson street, east 10y St.
Bernard street, ~ west 10y Briant street.
md. tract of land situated in the
Parish IT ST. Martin, measuring Eighty
superficial acres more ar less. bounded
north by Savoic, south by same, east Ivy
J. b. Barras aud west by Joseph Pothipr.
Bird. A town lot situated in the Town
of st. Martinvilie. bounded north Ivy \.
V. Fournet aud vendor. south by Port
street, east 10y Camille Orso aud others.
Ith. A town lot with improvements,
situated in the Town Of st. MartinvilIc
bounded north by Nathan Walters. south
by vendor, east by \. Y Fournet and
, west by Theatre street.
| 9Th. Town lot situated in the Town
of st. Martinyille. messing one 3S-lW
acres bounded north 10y Claiborn street
south by Bernard street, east 10y Briant
street, and west by st. Louis street!
To satisfy said above mentioned writ
Terms and condition; Cash.
Sherin's office the ith day Ot May 1875
u. REEFS, Sheriff.
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M3uy Persons
Notice.

4 man by name of jos. Manln struck
with Paralysis Of both legs some twelve
months ago. has been brought into the
Corporation of st. Nar;insyillc Il sub
ject Of Charity on the good citizens. He
and his old wife with child of Il dead
daughter arc placed IN . Cabin "n The
Bayou side. back of i'icrre Joulnet,
where relief is prayed Tor.
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NOil ICE

On SATURDAY tur goth inst the Iep!dnk
ing ur So. MaiiIuyi!lr turn bridge will
bp sold io the lowest bidder. Conditions;
To he made known un day 0i sale.
Sale will take place at ~ o'clock Il. M,
on bridge. Arthur Liable.
rulirr Juror Isl ward.
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Sherih's Sale.
State of Louisiana, Parish of st. Martin

18th Judicial District Court,
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Succession Sale.
Succession Sale.
State of Louisiana, Parish of st. Martin.
In the matter of the Estate of Alexis
Alexandra,
Probate Docket, No 2Sii,
10Th Judicial District Court,

BY virtue IF an order of Court dated
April 9th IS93. issued in the above SUE
cession and To me directed, | David ReeS.
Sheriff, will offer for sale. and sell at
Public Auction To the last and highest
bidder for Cash, at the last residence of
the deceased. in the Parish of st. Martin,
ON SATURDAY THE 10th DAY OF
JUNE 1899,
at II o'clock a. m. The following DIES
cribed property to wit:
I. A certain tract of land. situated i'm
the Parish of st. Martin. La, measuring
Forty nine 1900 superficial arpents,
bounded north by land Of Joseph Celes-
tin, south by land Of Omer LatiOlais.
east by land of Aristide Leblanc and
west by land If the heirs Of Julien RO-
buhaDd together with said land, one old
dwelling house. one old corn crib, one
old potaloe house. one old chicken house,
and the fence enclosing the same.
Also. creole mules. creole horses, milk
cows. house hold furniture, and many
other articles too numerous 10 mention
Terms and condition Cash on the spot
SherifI's office this ID day of May 1893
ID. REEFS, Sheriff.
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MOI ICE.

| will offer for sale and Will sell al
public sale IT, the lowest bidder. on Sa-
turday May 10Th tS93 al T. O'clock NJ,
the Contract Ia repair The Bridge across
Bayou Tpchp a; La Place IL; per sprc!ti
cations in my possession.
All the material 10 bo furnished hy
the Contractor, Terms. specifications and
conditions to be made known at time of
sale.
BY order Of the Police Jury.
iirryillirn David.
Iulice Juror. 9TH Na,d.
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RipanS Tabuly, Danish pain.
RipanS Tabulcs have come 10 stay
Ripaus Tahules cane to.pid liver.
Ripans TaLuie, cure iruuli,c.
Ripans TabUlcs cute scro.u!a
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lay LEONARD.

JAY Leonard. From Il race horse family.
Sired Ly Judge Leonard. hc by Zero,
son of Boston. The Dam of Jay Leonard
WAS 10y Panis. imported by Dr.. Fulton.
Jay Lronard grand Dam WIS Ivy BuIIusIi
Morgan the founder of the Morrill, fami-
ly. Jay Leonard is Il dark bay horse 7
years old, IL hands high. weight 1850,
viii stand at Breaux Bridge. This sea
son 1898.
Service fee $IJ.W Usual return pri-
vilcGe. Mares kept at grass for 10 cents
per month, hay and grain extra.
Jay LronaId has Il standing challenge
10 tIot Il i've mile heat with any of our
local slalllons fo, purse not less than
$lhuD.
For other information addrts, 10
AMILChR MARTIN.
IIrcaux l;Iidge. La.
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The Great Southern Remedy.
People >hoIid NOT be deceived into
paying money for trashy mixtures got
ton up to sell Botanic Blood Balm =,
B. i. ~ which has been made IN Allan
IL for The past fifteen years. never fails
Ia give satisfaction as a superior build
ing up tonic and blood purifier. II is
made from The prescription of an emf
ncnt ply sician. Tie bottle IL large and
TIE dose sna!i. See their advertisement
and buy that which is thoroughly en-
dorsed 10y thousands Of grateful patients
whom ii has cuEed. \ trial bottle will
test its merits.
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Go to j. .. Hebert IL Bro.


for your suits, they will give you
the best goods for the least mo-
ney.
Our people begin to talk for
the adjustment of the vacancy of
cattle within the limits of this
town. The town council has been
prevailed upon several times to
pass an ordinance to that effect.
1t is a matter of great importance
for our people, and the council
will not act hastily on this matter,
but we suggest that the people
give the subject their secious con-
sideraiion, and that they assist the
council, by approving or disap-
proving such an ordinance.
Mr.. Louis Condley, ST.. had a
terrible fight at about . o'clock
last Saturday with a dog which he
supposed at the time was mad.
While on Il vacant lot near his
home he was attacked by large
dog, which is not known by any
one of the town people who saw
it,. The color of the dog is pale
yellow, four white feet, tip of the
nose white and II white spot on
one of the hind legs. Mr.. Cond-
ley had terrible struggle with
bis ennemy He was severely bit
ten on the hand, but succeeded i'm
getting hold of the powerful dogs
neck and held him until assistance
came; the way the dog was held
10y Mr.. Condley he could not be
shot, then a rope WAS place around
his neck and place over the limb
of tree near by and strung up
and shot Mr.. CondIey felt I'M
easy thinking that the dog might
be mad. but the physicians who
dressed his wounds assured him
that the action of the dog did not
show symptoms of hydrophobia.
The best brand of shoes is the
Tennent Stribling, and the POkor-
ney. at J. q. Hebert d Bro.
~-s----s--
On Wednesday morning, at )
O'Clock, a violent ringing of the
door bell of the Lewis home
aroused the household, Col. Il. p.
Pomeroy, being the only male oc-
cupant of the lower floor, and be-
ing quite i'll at the time, Master
Letcher Grant was summond from
| upstairs to answer to the call.
The door was opened and an in
vcstigation made and followed by
the announcement: "a kid" There
on the gallery WAS a box and in il
a bouncing baby boy accompanied
by the following note:
Mr.. Il pomoroi my Dear frienC
| give you a fine boy please tax,
care Of him us your own son it is
your and your wife donation
please raise him be man in tn,
willing of god it will never bt
claimed.
Who the unnatural mother i:
remains mystery. Mrs. Pome
roy having manifested such a deel
interest in the cause of prevention
of cruelty to children and in thu
movement for the establishment
of the home in New Orleans fo
forsaken and neglected little ones
it is doubtless this that led to he
inheritance of the little waif.--N
|. Enterprise.
--~--~ss----
r ,hba Ect
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Local News.


Nice cool beer, wine etc at the
store of George Eastin.
The jury term of our District
Court will convene here on Mon
day the y inst.
Mrs. G. &. Fuselier of Eola,
Avoyelles parish is here Oh a visit
to Mr. and Mrs. Emile Landry.
The incest line of gents over
shirts at J. q. Hebert d Bro.
The New Delta, Of New Or
leans, has suspended publication
last week.
Mrs. T. l.. Broussard and her
daughter Miss Blanche spent a
few days in New Orleans this
and last week.
"A charming lmprompter little
soiree was given in the new build
ing of Mr.. Is. l.. Fouruet Thurs
day night.
Those who have dogs should do
well to provide corporation col
lar for them, for the police officer
will soon commence to- destroy
them, according to the regulations
of the town authorities.
Do not delay! buy at once, for
they are going fast; the first com
munion suits, at J. .. Hebert d
Bro.
Mrs. John +. Bowen of La
fayette is visiting here, the guest
of her brother. Mr.. Chas. Gueri-
Mere.
ATT. Il. FERRANM.
One sack containing / barrel
best quality -four for Sl.OO.
At j. Ferran.
The young men social club of
this town will give a soiree in one
of the stores in the new brick
building of Mr.. Is. l.. Fournet the
81 inst.
The talk of the bank has sub
sided until another banker arrives
here and began to talk bank. We
believe bank would prove a pay
ing institution here. and would be
success at the start if managed
by our own people. Will they not
realize this and come together and
organize the bank?
-Messrs. T.. W. Bienycnu and
X. Schwartz who We're appointed
on a committee to secure the right
of way on the west shore. for the
proposed lake road visited that
section Tuesday, having with them
legally written act, which was
signed by every one Of the land
owners of that side Of the lake
Those people were glad to- give the
right of way, and will give all the
assistance possible to secure this
long felt want.
The public schools in this par
ish will close on the - inst. Prof.
Bell. we are informed. will open a
private school until the reopening
of the public schools.
THE PUBLIC HURRIES
to the store of
J. Is. FERRAN,
The famous store that has the
right to put on his sign invit-
ing the public to his Paris
Congenial
THE CHEAP STORE
Low Quarter Shoes. that can
be named the shoes of CcRdr'liOH,
delicate, pretty, fine and strong.
The impercepiible small feet OF
the noble ladies' acquire the high
est elegance.
We would like to publih the
large number of letters we have
received from the citizens OF this
.own and the friends of st. Mar
tinville everywhere, approving and
commenting the MESSENGER s cf-
forts in arousing our people to the
necessity of Transforming the
.Wastn' nc termed hN one of OH
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C., A.SM0W e. CO.

OPP Parrnr OFricE. WAsHIncTon. @. G.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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NOT ICE

Lake Charles. la. Aplii ~. 1873.
A mrrtiu; q: tie ~ GAR ANh RICE
PROTECTIVE tNIuN' Is called 1T NEW
IBERIA, JUNE :, iN,i3.
The m"rtiHg Will he caiir'! L. "rd"r at
~. ~. itI% placed at Tins hale hour I"
accomodair plhutrrs arriving 10y day
trains. There viii hc IN AFTERNOON and
an cyCIng ss,sioH.
vi Sugar and Eirc planters ave re
u;,rste,l Ia attend. ~ matters "f great
interest will come before the uIrrling.
j.. :. hNAlr,
President sU,uI ami rice protective
uniou.