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The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-22
NecrOlORical.

Mr.. Samuel r. Simpson died at
his home in this town Tuesday
morning. Mr.. Simpsons death
came suddenly, as only an hour be-
fore the fatal moment he was seen
upon the streets of our town. His
death was a surprise to his friends
and acquaintance, as no one thought
that his end was so near. He,
alone, seemed to know that his
earthly existence was soon to be
brought to close, as not long ago
he said to an intimate friend that he
felt he would sssoon pass over the
river to rest in the shade of the
trees" Not that his health was bad,
but he had lived the allotted sian
of three co1es and ten.
Mr.. Simpson was born in Darke
county, Ohio, on the 10th of De-
cember, 1925. At an early age his
family moved to Mishawaka, Ind,
where he spent his boyhood DAYS.
at the age of Is he moved to Louis
Vile. KY, where he remained sew
eral years. On Feb. go, 1850, he
married Miss Mary Esther Beers at
New Albany, Ind. His marriage
was blessed by several children,
four of whom are living: DR.. A. H
Simpson OF Arnaudville, Mrs. Pierre
Olivier of Lake Charles, Mrs. Thos.
S. Singleton of this parish a. d Mr..
O. H. Simpson of New Orleans. A
short time after his marriage Mr..
Simpson settled in Louisiana, and
be it said to his credit that he
proved himself in every way a
worthy citizen of his adopted State.
When the war broke out he enlisted
in the Confederate army and served
the cause of the South with I'M
swerving fidelity until the end of the
conflict.
During a number of years Mr..
Simpson was prominent citizen Of
Arnaudvill., St. Landry parish,
where he owned and managed the
Oak Shade plantation and where he
was engaged in mercantile pursuits.
Seventeen years ago he came to this
town and up to the time of his
death he was one Of it's most valua
BILE and respected citizens. Being a
man of remarkably quiet 1isposi-
ton, it was when he was appointed
postmaster the public became ac-
quainted with the many good quail
ties whici won for him the esteem
and respect of all who came in con
tact with him while in the discharge
Of official duties, which he always
performed to the satisfa ction Of both
the government and the people. He
was conservative in his temper, and
though tolerant Of the political and
religious views Of others he was firm
in his own opinions. AS friend
he was true, as man honest, as a
husband and father devoted and
kind. BY his death, it may we'll be
said, a good Christian has gone to
his rest
The services over his remains were
held at the Meth odist Episcopal
church by the Rev. Mr.. Reams, and
the burial took place in the Pro-
testant cemetery.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-22
Mardi GraS.

Mardi Gras was celebrated in La
fayette with usual splendor. There
was no parade and no king, but the
maskers decked in all the hues of the
rainbow rode and marched through
the streets in what Col. Dudley
would call .tblocks of five" Many
of our people went to New Iberia
and ST. " artinville and some to
festivities
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-22

Cheapness doesn't mean merely
little money-it means value for
your money. We don't advertise
Cheapness because that doesn't ex-
press the facts about the BUCKSK1N
BREECHEs. We tell you that they
are better in every way than the So
called cheap goods-then we say
they don't cost any more. If COM
mon goods arc cheap, what about
good pants at the same price
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-22

The St. Martinvilie Messenger
has entered upon it's nth year.
Ten years ago Editor Bienvenu
started the Messenger and to say
that he has succeeded is putting it
mildly. He has to-day one of the
best local papers in Louisiana as we'll
as one of the best equipped Offices
to be found in any country town
The only trouble with Bob is that
he is little oft on politics, but we
feel confident that before many
years he will see the error of his
way and repent in time to be saved.
At least, such is the earnest wish Of
The Gazette.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-22
Sheriff'S Sale.
Mervine Kahn VS.. Alexander IIoff-
pauir-17th Judicial District
COurt-Lafayette La.

By virtue of writ and judgment issued
out OF the 18th Judicial District Court, hold
ing sessions in and for the parish of I.afa-
yettc and to me directed, have seized and
taken into my possession and will sell for
cash, to the last and highest bidder, between
town of Lafayette, on
Saturday, March 21, 1896,
the following property. to-wit:
certain tract of prairie AMI wood land in
Lafayette parish, containing hundrc d
and ninety acres, more less, with all the
Improvements thereon, bounded north by
land Of Ford and Elijah Iioffpauir, south by
land of Nalsin Trahan, east by land of Mar
guerite W. Perry, west by Bayou Queue
Iortue. |. A. BROESsARD.
Sheriff of Lafayette Parish.
Feb. IS, 1896.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-22
Not q Republican.

SCOTT, L =, Feb. IS, 1896.
To the Lafayette Gazette:
Having seen my name mentioned
in the proceedings of the Republi-
can meeting as a member of the ex-
ecutive committee, l wish to state
that l had nothing to do with the
Republican meeting. am DEM
ocrat and do not propose to serve
on any Republican committee.
OD1toN BRoUSSARD
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-22
EleStriS Bittsr.S.

Electric Bite RS is medicine suited for
any season, but perhaps more generally
needed in the Spring, when the languid ex
hausted feeling prevails, when the liver is
torpid and sluggish and the need of a tonic
and Alternative is felt. A prompt use of this
madeleine has often avertcd long and perhaps
fatal bilious fevers. No medicine will act
more surely in counterac,ing and freeing the
syst I'm from the nialarial poison. Headache,
Indigestion, Constipation, Dizziness, yield
to Electric Bitters. Only fifty cents at
VIM. CIe:rv'S drug store.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-22

Mr.. Jildes, of the Hoggsett Tele-
phone Company, is at work with a
body Of men erecting the wires for
the Lafayette exchange. We un-
derstand that no time will be lost
and that ere long the people of this
town will be able to .shello" to their
hearts content.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-22

Fifty members of the Michigan
Press Association passed through
Lafayette Wednesday. They were
from New Orleans and on their way
to Mexico. They were remarkably
handsome men and formed a very
intellectual looking party. They
expressed themselves in very com
plimentary terms about this country
and its climate. -. :
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-22

General Dudley Avery and SEQ.
Nj. Robertson, of New Iberia, were
in Lafayette Wednesday and held a
conference with a few local poll
'ticians at the Rigues House. 1t is
.rumored that the purpose of the
injecting was to bring out General
Avery as a candidate for the State
Senate.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-22

The people of Patterson will not
support a large paper, so the St.
Mary Optic will be reduced from a
seven to six column folio. This is
always the trouble with the news
paper fraternity, they always wat a
two-horse paper in a. one-horse
town. 1t cost labor and money to
fill a large paper with interesting
local matter, more than small
town can afford to pay, and the re-
suit is lots of space to fill, which is
filled with plates or dead ads.
Make your paper smell, print it all
at home, and carry no dead ads;
this will make your space valu,b BILE,
and if the space IS devoted to home
or local affairs, the paper VIII be
appreciated and potronized. Dhe
Messenger commenced publication
ten years ago as four column
folio, its progress has been slow,
but steady, and to-day it is only a
five column folio. Grow with your
town, do not try to go ahead of it,
for you may burst. Try the quality
instead of the quantity and see how
1t will work.-St. Martinville Mes
Senger.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-22

Misses Maud Boas, Birdie Nc
Cord, Lorena Marsh, Louise and
Marie Revillon, Emily Bailey and
Master Homer Bailey Witnessed the
Iberia.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-22

Mr.. E. F. Willard, the energetic
proprietor of that enterprising jour
nal, the Weekly Iberian, was in La
fayette Thursday and gave The Ga
zette a pleasant call. Mr.. Millard
speaks in glowing terms of the
Mardi Gras celebration in New
Iberia. The ball at the Opera
House was, in the opinion of Mr..
Willard, the most brilliant social
event in theahstory Of that pro-
;pressive little City.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-22

Why suffer with Coughs, Cold and lie
Grippe when Laxative Bromo Quinine wilt
cure you in one day. Does not produce the
ringing in the head like Sulphate of Quinine.
Put up ia tablets convenient for taking
Guaranteed to money refunded.
Price IS cents. For sale by VIM. CIegg
and Moss Bros. s. Co., Lafayette, La.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-22
Saturday, March 81, 1896,
Notice.,
l-AFANEI

LAFAYETTE, La, Jan. 81, 1896.
Notice is hereby given that all licenses
levied under the ordinances Of the Town
Council of Lafayette for the year 1896
now due and will be delinquent on March I,
1890, and if no, paid within that period will
after that date place the matter in the
hands of the attorney, to be collected ac
cordnG to law. A. BoURG.
Constable and EN- officio Tax Collector
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-22

Since last week Miss Mary Littell
has been in charge of tie new
Western Union Office. The bust
mess done is eminently satisfactory,
as Miss Littell is being kept quite
busy receiving and sending tele-
grams.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-22
Taken Up,

On the plantation of Mr.. Alexandra Beg
maud, near Scott, black mare, with
three ankles white. The right hip bears the
marks of brand placed there long ago, but
it is not legible. Owner can secure same by
proving ownership and paying costs.
ALEXANDRA MARTIN.
JAM Fl, 1896.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-22

Augustus Perry, of Indian Bayou
spatd The Gazette a pleasant cal
this week.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-22

and Emma Falk accompanied by
Willie Levy went to New Iberia on
Mardi Gras. They attended the
ball at the Opera-house and report
having had a nice time.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-22
Sheriff'S Sale.
Mervine Kahn VS.. Alexander Hoff-
pauir-I7th Judicial Dis
tri t Court-I-afa-
yette, La.

By virtue of a writ and Judgment issued
out of the I7,h Judicial District Court hold
ing sessions in and for the parish Of Lafa-
yettc, and to- me directed, | have seized and
taken into my possession and will sell for
cash to the last and highest bidder between
legal sale hours at tn. cour- house door in
the town of Lafayette, on
Saturday March 81, 1896,
the following property, to-wit:
A certain tract of prairie and wood land
situated in the parish of Lafayette, La,
containing hundred and twenty acres,
more or less, will. all the buildings and i'm
Provements thereon, bounded north by land
of Mrs. Andrus, south by land Of Dosi,e
1ebert, east by land supposed to be vacant,
and west by Bayou Queue rortue.
l. ~. BROUSsARD,
Sheriff of Lafayette Parish.
Feb. IS, 1896.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-22

The "Smokette" cigar is all right.
Gents at Moss Bros. & Cos. Drug
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-22

~ <'Frog in your throat" at Moss
Pharmacy. Price 10 cents and it
1tops the tickling in your throat.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-22

I Miss Edna Olivier accompanied
by Derrick Palmer went to New
Orleans last Saturday.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-22

When you are in doubt what 10 do for
your cough cold take DAVIS WILD
CHERRY AND TAR. 1t will cure YOU. as it
has done thousands of others. 1t is the
best remedy for Asthma, Bronchitis, Influ-
enza, Consumption in it's early stages, Group,
Whooping Cough, the sales of fifty years
testify. soc. and SI.oo per bottle. Ask
for DAVIS WILD CHERRY AND TAR.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-22

& Creole Cough Cure. Try it once
and you will always use it. IS
cents a bottle at Moss Pharmacy.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-22

sS4 .. H. Simpson, of New Orleans,
vas called to Lafayette this week
for the death Of his father.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-22

SN Pierre J. Mouton and Louis
Sicily, from Carencro, were il. La
1ayette Thursday.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-22

John and Ed. Miller and Henry
Gnidry visited New Iberia last
Tuesday.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-22

u Thieves entered the barn of Paul
Demanade some time Thursday
night and got away with about $40
worth Of harness, wagon-gear, etc.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-22

Malachi Perry and son, of Ridge,
we're callers at The Gazette office
last Saturday.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-22

# Mr.. Robert Richard and Misses
Nella and Callie Alpha witnessed
the Mardi Gras parades in New
Iberia.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-22

The Gazette is fully equipped to
- all kinds of job work. Prices
G&Asonable.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-22

81 The Gazette's thanks are due to
the American Type Founders Com
8pany of St. Louis for the largest
calendar ever received in Lafayette.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-22

IA Seventy three tickets to New
IBERIA were sold at Broussardville
bn Mardi Gras
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-22

The neighboring town of Lafa-
yette has organized "Good Roads
League" with prominent business
executive committee. Wellknown
farmers have joined the league, and
an active campaign in behalf of
good roads is to be carried on
Such an organization is badly need
ed here and we think the time is
ripe for such movement.-Crow
lev Creole American.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-22

"a Joe MOuton has been down with
the measles, but he is better and
will soon be attending to Uncle
Sans mail:
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-22
Shcriff'S Sale.
Loeb Bros. vs.. Phineas Hoffpauir-
No. 3o45-I7th Judicial Dis
triCt COurt-Parish of
LAFAYETTE.

BY virtue Of Il writ of seizure and sale un-
der eHecutory process from, the I7t, Judicial
District Court, in the above entitled a::d
mum t'ered suit and to me directed, I have
seized and taken into my possession, and will
sell for cash the last and highest bidder,
at the court house in the town of Lafayette,
between legal sale hours,
Saturday, March Fl, 1896,
the following property to-wit:
A certain tract of land situated in the par
ish Of Lafayette, La, with all the improve
ments thereon containing ninctv-one arpents,
bounded as follows: On the north by land
of l.esSn Lcger, on the by land of w.
N. Winston, the west by land of Ford
Hoffpauir, on the south by land of Starcus
Hoffpaur. I. a. BRoUsSARD.
Sheriff of Lafayette Parish.
Feb. IS. 1896.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-22

Mrs. VIM. Clegg, Jr., and little
son, of Louisville, KY, are spend
ing some time with Mr.. and Mrs
VIM. CIegg.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-22

EN Pierre. Olivier came up from
Lake Charles to attend the funeral
of his father-in-law Mr.. F. E.
Simpson.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-22

Miss Rosa Duhon, of Scott, was
tie guest this week of Nine. G.
Neveu.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-22

V. II. Nickle from the second
d paid US a visit Monday.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-22

s@ Finder of watch-charm with
Masonic emblem and square encom-
pass will please return it to The Ga
xette office.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-22

Mrs. J. ]. Davidson went to New
leans for the carnival festivities.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-22

The Senatorial convention will be
held at New Iberia to-day and a
democratic candidate will be nom
I mated.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-22

Miss Dora Domengeaux, of
1leaux Bridge, was in Lafayette
IRIS week.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-22

Landreth's 1880" Garden Seeds
at Moss Bros. & Cos. Flower
seeds, also.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-22

Hmes Joseph w. and Isaac Brous-
D, are visiting in the Crescent
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-22

ir. Ozemee Leblanc went to
' Orleans for the Carnival.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-22
A Recon- mendatiOn From Los
Angeles. ;

63e CASTELAR, St. Los ANGELES.
Cal.-After having suffered for a
long time from acute rheumatism
without obtaining relief, 1 used
Chamberlain Pain Balm and was
almost Immediately relieved. l
highly recommend this as the best
medicine known. d. NJ. HAM1L-
TON. For sale by all druggists.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-22

WANTED-'ro buy a milch COW with
calf not over 2 months old. Apply to II.
II. Horhorst.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-22
Registration.

parish that l will open and hold between
office hours the Registration Bureau at the
places and dates foliowiuu:
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-22

Abram Hirsch and Hebert Billaud
tted St. Martinville on Mardi
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-22

Nm. Clegg, ESQ.,. returned We'd
day from New Orleans.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-22

And at Court House from March goth to
date OF election. NORBERT REAU%,
Assessor and Ex officio Registrar.
DAVIS WILD CHERRY AND TAR will cure
Your Cuughor Cold. soc. and 81 90. :
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-22

Mss Mary Sprole left last Sunday
Knew Orleans.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-22

GAZETTE.
Mon PRICE,, 81 Per Year
~~>~~~~>~~>
Mss Mary Sprole left last Sunday
New Orleans.
Wm. Clegg, Esq. returned We'd
day from New Orleans.
hr. Ozemee Leblanc went to
Nv Orleans for the Carnival.
". IT.. Nickle from the second
I'd paid us a visit Monday.
Mrs. J. J. Davidson went to New
leans for the carnival festivities.
Abram Hirsch end Hebert Billaud
1Sxted St. Martinville on Mardi
ZINES Joseph w. and Isaac Brous-
&aHd, are visiting in the Crescent
Miss Rosa Duhon, of Scott, was
tie guest this week of Nine. G..
Neveu.
1sJohn and Ed. Miller and Henry
Gnidry visited New Iberia last
Tuesday.
Augustus Perry, of Indian Bayou,
fpaid The Gazette a pleasant call
this week.
Miss Dora Domengeaux, of
1leaux Bridge, was in Lafayette
stbfs week.
The Gazette is fully equipped to
% all kinds of job work. Prices
;SAsonable.
Malachi Perry and son, of Ridge,
were callers at The Gazette office
LAST Saturday.
The s'Smokette" cigar is all right.
sScents at Moss Bros. & Cos. Drug
sDepartment).
E Seventy three tickets to New
iberia were sold at Broussardville
i n Mardi Gras.
M Pierre J. Mouton and Louis
Sicily, from Carencro, were il. La
1ayette Thursday.
Miss Edna Olivier accompanied
Iby Derrick Palmer went to New
sOrleans last Saturday.
s .. H. Simpson, of New Orleans,
vas called to Lafayette this week
Tor the death Of his father.
~ <'Frog in your throat" at Moss
Pharmacy. Price 10 cents and it
stops the tickling in your throat.
S Creole Cough Cure. Try it once
and you will always use it. IS
cents a bottle at Moss Pharmacy.
8s% Mr.. Robert Richard and Misses
Nella and Callie Alpha witnessed
y the Mardi Gras parades in New
Iberia.
The Senatorial convention will be
held at New Iberia to-day and
The Republican journal., 1896-05-07
Bibliography of Maine.

photography of the State of Maine from
the earliest period to 1891, is the title borne
by two substantial volumes of about TOO
land. The author is Joseph Williamson,
the historian of his native city, member of
the Maine Historical Society and Of the New
England Historic Genealogical Society. The
magnitude of the task undertaken can hard
ly be realized by the general public; and we
doubt if there is to be found in the State a
man so well equipped for the undertaking,
or one more painstaking, than Mr.. William
son. He says, in his preface: although
the book may lack some of the characteris-
tics of a technical photography, the compiler
trusts that it will meet with favorable ac-
ceptance. 1t has been with him labor of
love-" That statement will be readily ac-
cepted by all who are conversant with Mr.
Williamson's labors in other departments of
Maine history, and in producing this latest
work he has certainly placed the State un-
der lasting obligations. Names literary ac-
tivity at the present day has been the theme
of much recent comment: these portly vol
umes tell what has been done in the past as
well as record the achievements of later
Maine writers down to a few years ago The
plan of the work necessarily excludes news
paper articles, although as Mr.. Williamson
says, "many of the best literary productions
of the State to be found only in its news
papers, and the writings of native authors
printed or published after they have ceased
to be residents, are also excluded. The pur-
pose of the work is to give, with certain ex-
ceptions, the full title of every book, PAM
phlet and reputable magazine article at any
time printed in or having reference to Maine.
and also all of which the authors were, at the
time of writing or publishing, residents of the
State. The work has been compiled under
the auspices of the Maine Historical So
ciety.