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The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-29
Notice of Election.

BY virtue of the powers in us vested by
law, and by virtue of the adoption of an
ordinance by the city council of the town of
Lafayette for that purpose according to law
and the proclamation of the mayor of said
town, notice is hereby given that an cleo
ton will be held in the town of Lafayette,
parish of Lafayette, La, on Monday. the
25d day of March, A. u. 1896, submitting
to the property taxpayers OF said town, en-
titled under the general election
laws of this State, the proposition to levy Il
special tax of five mills every dollar of
the assessed value of the property situated
in said town and subject to taxation therein,
in excess of the limit allowed by law, for a
term of ten years, beginning January Ist,
1896, for the purpose of procuring, cen
structing and operating a water-"orks and
electric light system for said Incorporated
town in conformity to Article 200 of the
constitution and Act No. 1875 of 1882.
The election shall be held at the court
1ouse OF this parish located in said town, be
ing the poll or precinct therein established
accor,in<S to law before the last elections; the
polls snail be opened from O'Clock a.
10 p m; that the ballots to be used at
sail election shall be printed or written as
follows: ''For' tn. special tax OF five mills
for the term of ten years, beginning January
Isl, 1896, for the purpose of procuring, con-
struC,ing and operating watcr-s"orks and
electric light system as set forth in petition
Of property taxpayers. "Against the spec
al tax Of five mills for the term of ten years.
beginning January Ist, 1896, for the purpose
Of procuring, constructing and operating Il
watcr-works and electric light system
That the commissioners Of election shall
receive the ballots of all property taxpayers
of the town of Lafayette entitled to vote at
said election under the laws of the State of
Louisiana, and before depositng the same in
the ballot box, shall endorse thereon in the
presence of the eicctor, unless the ballot
shall have been SO endorsed, the name OF the
voter and the amount of his assessed prop
erty, and said commissioners shall make re-
turns of the number of votes and the amount
of the assessed value of the property voted,
for and against, the levy of said special tax
! and otherwise according to law.
The following persons are hereby ap-
pointed commissioners to hold said elections:
X. G. Creig, J. +. Martin and Alfred He
bert; clerk of election, Baxter ClcSG.
In testimony whereof have affixed our
official signature. at Lafayette, La, this
18th day OF February, y. D. 1896.
II. THEALL,
+ ARTHUR GREIG,
n. BEEAUX.
Board of Supervisors of Election of Lafayette
Parish, La.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-29

The exposure to all sorts and
conditions Of weather that lum ber-
man is called upon to endure in the
camps often produces severe colds
which, if not promptly checked, re
suit in congestion or pneumonia.
Mr.. ]. .. Davenport, ex-manager
of the Fort Bragg Redwood Co., an
immense institution at. Fort Bragg,
Cal, says they sell large quantities
of Chamberlain Cough Remedy at
the companv's store and that he has
himself used this remedy for Sc
we're cold and obtained immediate
relief. This medicine prevents any
tendency of a cold toward pneu'
monia and lnsures prompt recovery.
For sale by all druggists.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-29

The unique miniature frog pond
lately designed in the corner show
window of the Moss Pharmacy has
been attracting great deal Of atten
ton from the passers-by and is do
ing some effective advertisement for
FROG IN Your Throat" This win
dow exhibit has the merit of being
novel and original, and as the r.m-
eiy advertised is said to possess
real value in the treatment Of throat
and lung affections it is certain tina
the efforts Of Mcssrs. Moss Bros.
& Co. to introduce frog in Your
Throat" to this locality will meet
with good results.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-29
Mass Meetil,C.

| LAFAYETTE COURT HOUSE, Feb II, 90.
Pursuant call of the Democratic Exc
cutive committee, large number of Demo
Gratis having assembled at the courthouse
Mr.. John Hahn, chairman of the Demo
| cratic Executive committee of the parish OF
| Lafayette, called the meeting to order and
after having stated the object Of such meet"
ing, declared that the election of temporary
| officers in order.
| On motion of Mr.. Julian Mouton, J. o.
| Broussard was elected temporary chairman
and l.. G. Sicily secretary
On motion of Julian Mouton the tenn
porary organization was made permanent.
On motion of A. NJ. Martin, duly carried,
| the chair appointed Messrs. A. NJ. Martin,
Ed G. VOORHEES, and Jos. w. Broussard a
committee on resolutions.
After several addresses to the assem-
blage the committee on resolutions reported
as follows:
ResoIved, That we, the Democracy of La
fayette parish in mass meeting assembled,
are unalterably opposed to the adoption of
the constitutional amendment on the qualifi-
cation of the right OF Suffrage, and appeal to
all good Democrats to join us i'll defeating it
at the polls at the election of April, 1896;
and we hereby instruct the delegates chosen
at this mass meeting 10 not vote for anyone
as the nominee for the senate if not opposed
to said amendment.
Be it further Resof0ed, That are in
favor of the free and unlimited coinage of
silver at sixteen 10 one, independently anu
without the concurrence of any foreign
ton, and hereby positively instruct our dele
gates this day chosen to not vote for anyone
nominee for the senate unless in favor of
this princplc; and further, that he vote for
United States senator in favor OF the free
and unlimited coinage of silver at said ratio,
free and indie pendent of other nations.
Resoiz,ed, That the delegates present cast
the vote of the parish at the Democratic
Senatorial convention to be held at New
Iberia, Saturday, the 22d day of Febru-
AIRY. 1896, and that the delegates vote
unit upon any and all questions.
[Signedl a. NJ. MARTIN,
ED G.. VOORHEES,,
]. w. BRoUsSAED
On motion of a. NJ. Martin, duly second
ed, the following delegates to the Senatorial
convention were unanimously elected: ST.
neon Begnaud, BAIL Sonnier, Jr., Francis
Albarado, Israel Prejean, Lewis Wilmington,
Jr., O. Broussard, .. c. Nouton, JOS. Du-
cote, I. a: Broussard, Henry burke, Ovey
Savoie, Theodole O. Broussard, Jr, A.
Olivier, Therence Girouard, Jules E. Lam
gl;nais, O. P. Guilbeau, Maurice Francez,
l.. G. Sicily, Chas. Landry, Alex Ferrot, S.
Broussard. Pierre Trahan, Chas. Hernandez,
J. S. Wilmington, IT., John Roger, Homer
Duro, Hervllein Simoneaux, Sr., ]. Ed
Mouton, Firmin Guidr, and Sosthene
Brcaux.
On motion the name Of \. NJ. Martin was
added.
On motion the meeting then adjourned.
!. Q. BRoUsSARD, Chairman.
l.. G. Sicily, Secretary.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-29

1t is with the deepest sorrow tina
we have to chronicle the death of
Mr.. S. F. Simpson, who died on the
10th instant at his home in Lafayette
of heart failure. He died suddenly
Just after entering his home. Mr..
Simpsons was aged 10; was most
thorough and courteous gentleman
of most refined tastes and instincts;
a man of spotless integrity, and re-
spected by all who knew him. He
had lived in this section for over 40
years and endeared himself to the
entire community by his many no.
BILE and christian virtues; had re-
sided in Lafayette for the last 20
years, having been postmaster for
one term under Cleveland's first adj
ministration, and assistant post
master for another term under Har-
rison's administration, where he
gave perfect satisfactio by his faith
full and upright discharge of duty
and maintained to the last the re-
spect and love for all. He leaves a
wife, two sons and two daughters
to mourn his sudden and untimel
death. To the family we extend
our heartfelt sympathy. Rest in
neace. A FRIEND.
-Breaux Bridge Valley.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-29

State of Louisiana-Parish Of Lafa-
yette-17th Judicial District
COurt-SuccessiO No.
2O4O.

Whereas, Constant Leger, of the prrish of
Lafayette, Administrator of the succession
of Ursin Cormier, has filed in said court a
final account and tableau of said succession
with petition praying that the same be adj
vertised according to law and then duly no.
mologated- And, whereas, the prayer of
said administrator has been granted by an
order of said court dated Feb. I, 1896.
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given to
s # thew ne havg n sai
court within ten days from the publication
of this notice, why the aforesaid final tableau
should not be homologated.
Given under my official signature in the
town of Lafayette this Feb. IS, 1896.
w. b. BAILEY, Clerk of Court.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-29
The Special Tax.

Mayor Moss has issued a procla-
m alton calling an election for Mon
dav the 23d of March at which the
taxpayers of this corporation will
be expected to say whether or not
they are in favor of the proposed
five mill tax for a term of ten years.
If the tax is carried Lafayette will
have, at an early day, water works
and electric lights. If it is defeated
these two very desirable improve
ments will be postponed indefinitely.
If the people vote against the tax
the town will receive a serious blow
If Lthey take wiser view
and vote for it the results will be the
opposite. That water works and
electric lights are needed there is no
question, and that the only way to
get them is to pay for them it is
equally certain. Now, taxation is
the only fair and available way of
raising the funds necessary and it is
fol the purpose of finding out if the
people are willing to be taxed that
the election has been ordered. 1t
is useless to speak of the desirable
ity of water works and electric
lights as it is generally conceded
that no town of any pretensions can
afford to remain long without them
The defeat of the tax will be a step
backward while its adoption will be
an unfailing promise of bet
ter times. 1t is not neces-
sary to dwell upon the beneficial re-
suits that will flow from system of
water works and electric lights.
Every qualified voter IS acquainted
with them. The Gazette feels con-
fdent that there will be an unani
nous vote cast in favor of the tax.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-29
S.heriff'S Sale.
Mervine Kahn vs. Alexander Hoff
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 Lafa
yette and to me directed, l have seized and
taken into my possession and will sell for
cash, to the last and highest bidder, between
legal sale hours. at the courthouse in the
town of Lafayette.
Saturday, March 21, 1896,
the following property, to-wit:
a certain tract of prairie and wood land in
Lafayette parish, containing hundred
and ninety acres, more or less, with all the
Improvements thereon, bounded north by
land of Nalsin Trahan, east by land Of Mar
guerite w. Perry, west by Bayou Queue
Tortuc. l.. A. BROUSSARD.
Sheriff of Lafayette Parish.
Feb. X, 1896.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-29
Sheriff'S Sale.
Loeb Bros. VS.. Phineas Hoffpauir-
No. 5o45-I7th Judicial Dis
trict Court-Parish of
Lafayette.

By virtue Of writ of seizure and sale un-
der executory process from the TT! Judicial
District Court, in the above entitled; AID
numbered suit and to directed, I have
seized and taken into my possession, and viii
sell for cash to the last and highest bidder,
at the court house in the town of Lafayette,
between legal sale hours, on
Saturday, March Ct, 1886,
the following property to-wit:
\ certain tract of land situated in the par
isl, of Lafayette, La. with all the improve
ments thereon, containing ninety arpentS,
bounded follows: On the north by land
Of l.cssin Legcr, on the by land of w.
n. Winston, the west by land of Ford
HoHl,auir, on the south by land of Stareus
1ioffpauir. l. A. BEoESsiHp,
Sheriff of Lafayette Parish.
Feb. 5, 1906.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-29
Sheriff'S Sale.
Mervine Kahn VS.. Alexander HoG
pauir-17th Judicial Dis
trict Court-Lafa-
yette, La.

Ey virtue of 4 writ and Judgment Issued
out of the I7th Judicial District Court hold
ing sessions in and for the parjsi, IF I.afa-
ye1te, and to directed, I have seized and
taken into my possession and will sell for
cash to the last and highest bidder between
legal sale hours at the cour- house door in
the town of Lafayette,
Saturday March FL, 1896,
the following property, to-wit:
A certain tract of prairie and wood land
situated in the parish of Lafayette, La,
containing one hundred and twenty acres,
more or less, with all the buildings and i'm
provements thereon, bounded north by land
of Mrs. Andrus, south by land of Dosite
Hebert, east by land supposed to be vacant
and west by Bayou Queue Tortuc.
I. \. BROUSsARD,
Sheriff Of Lafayette Parish.
Feb. IS, 1896.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-29
Wanted in St. Mary.

Deputy Sheriff Frere arrived here
Monday ard returned to Franklin
having in custody two negroes,
Charles Codburn and Bill Williams,
wanted for burglary, and Jno-
O'Connor, white man, believed 70
be the party who broke open a car
in St. Mary parish a few days since.
These parties were captured by
Sheriff Broussard.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-29

In a recent editorial the Salem,
Oregon, Independent says: "Time
and again have we seen Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy tried and new
er without the most satisfactory re-
suits. Whenever we see a person
afflicted with hoarseness, with a
cough or cold, we invariably advise
them to get Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy; and when they do, they
never regret it. 1t always does the
work, and does it WELL" For sale
by all druggists.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-29
The Old Bark.

Wild Cherry, commanded by Capt
DAVIS, is cruising among the dangerous
shoals of Consumption, ready to any
who will get aboard. Consumption in its
early stages can be cured by DAVIS WILD
CHERRY AND TAR. If you have a Cough,
Cold, Asthma, Bronchitis, if the children
have Group or Whoop:ng Cough, DAVIS
WILD CHERRY AND TAR will cure. SOC
and 81 90 per bottle. 3
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-29
Information Wanted.

To the Lafayette Gazette:
am informed that the person
who, under the nonde-plum of
'B. T. P" questions the Democ-
racy of certain gentlemen and calls
Mr.. Jos. A. Chargois an cold
Democratic war-horse" is II. d.
Guidry. Am l correctly informed,
Mr. Editor =? SUBSCRIBER.
The Gazette does not know.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-29
a Recomm enslation From Los
Angeles.

632 Castelar, ST. Los ANGELES.
Cal.-After having suffered for a
long time from acute rheumatism
without obtaining relief, l used
Chamberlain Pain Balm and was
almost Immediately relieved. l
highly recommend this as the best
medicine known. ID. Nj. HAMIL-
TON. For sale by all druggists.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-29

Mr.. w. F. Hassell, of Corpus
Christi, Texas, is in our city for the
purpose Of instituting subordinate
lodge of the Ancient Order OF Uni
ted Workmen, one of the oldest of
all the fraternal societies; its age is
7s, and it's membership very near
$4,000 The mission of the So
ciety is to unite man to man in the
bonds of fraternal friendship, and
to pay to the orphans and widows
of its deceased members the sum of
$4,000 Its plan of operation is sim
pie and one that can be readily I'M
derstood, and presents many fea-
tures that must commend them
selves at a glance to those DESTROYS
Of financial protection for their
families.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-29
Feb. 20.
Public Sale.
Corporation of Lafayette,
VS..
Unknown Owner.

VS.
Unknown Owner.
Be il known that by virtue of ordinance of
August Ia, 1898, l will sell public auc-
ton. at the court house door, Saturday,
the 14,h day of March, A. ID. 1896, between
legal hours, 4 rcd COW and red heifer,
same having bceno impounded under said
ordinance. and the owner owners of which
l have been unable to ascertar: said stock
being now Imrounded at Chenille Trahan's,
in said corporation, may be seen by anyone
who t'esre. Said stock will be sold for
cash the day of said sale to collect the
fine imposed by said ordinance and all costs
of detention. a. l.. BOURG,
FEB. 80, 90 Constable of Lafayette.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-29

If you like the odor Of sweet VIC
lets as it comes from the flower it.
self, get a bottle of the "true to ma
ture" handkerchief extract of violets
sold at the Moss Pharmacy, where
is kept a complete stock of toilet
exquisites of superior quality.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-29
I2,,cklen'S Arnisa Salye.

The best salvc in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Hhcum, Fever
Sores, letter. Chapped Hands, Chilhiains,
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and positively
cures Piles, no pay required. 1t is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfactio or money
refunded. Price IS cents Per box or
sale l,v Win. ,:icSg
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-29

You can feel certain of getting a
fit in eyeglasses or spectacles from
Moss Bros. & Co.'S. large stock.
S2.5 pays for pair of the best
lenses to be had, but they have
them as low as IS cents pair.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-29

Why suffer with Coughs Cold and lie.
Grippe when Laxative Bromo Quinine will
cure you in one day. Docs not prod the
ringing in the head like Suphate of Quinnc.
Put up i'll tablets convenient for taking
Guaranteed to cure money refunded.
Price IS cents. For sale by VIM. Clegg
and Moss Bros. & Co., LAFAYETTE, La.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-29

All persons needing shoes will
save money by purchasing them
from Moss Bros. s. Cos. bargain
counters. Prices have been cut in
half to close out a few pairs remain
ing on hand, of several different
styles of ladies', misses and chill
dren's shoes.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-29
Medal
and Diploma
At Worlds Fair.
Notice.

Mr. lie Danois informs the pub
lie that hereafter instead OF buying
hides at the Lafayette Rice Mill
Mrs lie Danois will buy them at
the Degree lumber yard, and VIII
pay the highest market prices.
Feb. 20, %.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-29

In our issue of the 18TH instant
I'VE CALLED attention to the fact that
;;our venerable friend of the 1st
ward, Hon. Alexandra Delhomme,
was ill-abed, but we are pleased to
hear he is much better and will soon
be enjoying his 70 :mer good health.
Among the friends who have made in
quiries as to Mr.. Delhomme's health
one aptly remarked that a political
fight IN this parish without the old
gentleman would be like the play OF
Hamlet with the Dane left out.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-29

Hon. Robt. Martin, president of
the Bank of St. Martinville and a
leading member of the legal fra
ternity, was in Lafayette Sunday
and Monday. While in town Mr..
Martin paid us a visit.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-29

Fine stationery for polite cor
respondence can always be found at
Moss Bros. & Cos.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-29

Mr.. Sidney Bouchard and family
moved into the dwelling recently
vacated by Mrs. Frank Meyers.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-29

Judge C.. H. Mouton, of st. Mar
tinville, was in Lafayette this week
on a visit to relatives.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-29

Cards are out announcing the
marriage of Mr.. Max Marcus and
Miss Jennie Ransom, both Of Ester
wood. The ceremony will take
place on March 4, at the residence
of Mr.. A. Labe in this town.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-29

Mrs. H. A. Kennedy and daugh-
ter, Mrs. J. J. Davidson, returned
Saturday last from New Orleans.
Mrs. Kennedy will be a guest at the
Davidson home a couple Of months.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-29

Captain Pharr, Hardy, Brian. w.
Bailey and Jim Wilkinson passed
through Lafayette Thursday on their
way to St. Landry, where they were
billed for two meetings.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-29

General Manager Van Week,
Superintendent Owens and G. G.
Mallard of the Southern Pacific Co.
were in Lafayette this week.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-29

The Gazette is fully equipped tc
do all kinds of job work. Prices
reasonable.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-29

There will be a sacred concert in
the Catholic church at St Martin
vile on March I. The Gazette re-
turns thanks for complimentary
tickets.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-29

Miss Lou Gardiner, of Grand Co.
tear, was visiting friends in Lafa-
yette last week.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-29

e.. c. Higginbotham has returned
to Lafayette and will open barber
shop in A. M. Martins building on
the avenue.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-29

Sidney and Alfred Mouton at
Sunday.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-29

Mr.. Jeanmard, of Breaux Bridge,
was in Lafayette this week. He was
the guest of his son, Charles Jean
mard of the Advertiser.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-29

Messrs. Jno. Vigneaux, Jos. A.
Chargois, Emile Romero and H. D.
Guidry attended the fair at Maurice
vile last Sunday.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-29
Registration.

parish that I will open and hold between
office hours the Registration Bureau at the
places and dates following:
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-29

Baxter Clegg made flying trip
to Royville Tuesday morning.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-29
Taken Up.

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 a brand placed there long ago. but
it is lcgibc. Owner can secure same by
proving ownership and paying costs.
ALEXANDRA MARTIN.
Jan. FL, 1906.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-29
For
Lung
Troubles

"Seven years ago, my Wife had
a severe lung trouble, which ply
sicians called consumption. The
cough was distressing and attend
ed with splitting Of blood. AS
doctors did not help her she tried
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-02-29

WANTED-To buy mile. cow with
calf not over 2 months old. Apply to H.
II. IiOrhorSt.