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The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-05-01
TEACHERS INSTITUTE,
An Interesting Meeting-Educa-
ttonal Subjects Discussed.

LAFAYETTE, La, April ~, 1897.
The Teachers Institute convened
in regular monthly session at I
O'Clock to-day, with the following
teachers present: c. H. Boud-
reaux, Philip Martin, F. Crepin, w.
C. Webb, r. B. Martin, R. c.
Greig, CT. Trudeau, C. H. Al
way, J. l.. Fletcher, T. r. Sim
mons, J. w. Rutherford, Robt.
Cunningham; Misses F. S. Greig,
Kate Rand, A. Campbell and M.
Bagnal.
Prof. Trudeau, manager of the
Inst tute, being present, called for
the discussion of the subjects as
signed at the last meeting. The
subject GLOW to Teach English
Grammar" was introduced by
Mr.. Philip Martin, who read very
interesting paper, which brought
forth many practical ideas on the
teaching of grammar in our public
schools. Mr.. Martins treatise of
his subject showed careful prepara-
ton, and his several suggestions
will doubtless find approval with all
practicable educators. The sub
ject having been opened was par
ticipated in by all the teachers
present, in which many good points
were made and bad practices
pointed out.
Manager Trudeau assigned the
following subjects for the next
meeting: For general d,scussion:
1st, elbow to Encourage Reading
Among Pupils." ed, "What Should
a Teacher do to Keep Abreast of
His Profession" sd, "Discussion
of Leading Articles on Educational
Topics" Regular subject: 1st,
GLOW to Teach Physical Geogra-
ply"
The following resolution was in
troduccd and adopted by the Insti-
tute: "Be it resolved by the
Teachers Institute Of the parish Of
Lafayette, in session assembled,
That we do hereby respectfully pc
tition the honorable president of
the School Board of the parish
of Lafayette to call special
session OF the School Board to con-
slider the question of teachers pay
during the session of the Summer
Normal at this place, and that a
committee of three be appointed to
to appear before the School Board,
if called to assemble, to lay before
it the position of the teachers.
Manager Trudeau appointed on
the above committee: Profs. r.
G. Greig, w. G.. Webb and Miss
A. Campbell.
There being no further business
before the institute, the teachers
adjourned until next regular SEES
sion.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-05-01

MISS Maud b ,as will give pic
mic to-day at Girard's springs for
the benefit 0: the pupils attending
her school.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-05-01

Moss & Mouton are stocking up
extensively while lumber is cheap,
SO that their customers at Scott and
Lafayette will continue to get the
benefit of lowest prices.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-05-01
Speer.OliVier.

A beautiful home wedding was
solemnized at Royville at O'Clock
Thursday. The residence of DR..
c.. w. Scranton, where the marital
ceremony was performed, had been
embellished with some artistic and
dainty decorations. The large par
lors were lastly arranged with moss
and confederate jasmins and the
arch, under which the happy couple
stood when the hymeneal rites
were spoken by Father Chabrier,
was prettily entwined with vines,
ferns and flowers. Exactly at noon
the bride, Miss Edna Olivier, en-
tered the spacious parlor, and
walked by the side Of her father,
MIR. O. Olivier, while Miss May
Scranton played an appropriate
| N arch on the piano.
Mr.. Edgar James Speer, the
groom, who awaited near the arch,
met the bride, and Father Chabrier
united them as husband and wife.
The bride was dressed in a travelling
costume of blue and tan cloth,
beautifully trimmed with silk and
chiffon and lace boleros with a neat
hat made to match her splendid
| wedding suit.
After the religious ceremony all
repaired to the dining hall where a
sumptuous luncheon was spread
upon q table laden with innumer-
able delicacies and pro fusion of
lovely cut flowers.
The newly welded paif, ac-
companied by number Of
friends and relatives, were
driven to Broussard where,
after being literally sprinkled with
the conventional rice, they boarded
the west-bound train for San An
tonic and Ell Paso whete they will
spend some time after which they
will go to Houston, their future
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Speer were the
recipient of a number Of handsome
presents from their friends and
wellwishers here and elsewhere.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-05-01

If you need letter heads, bill
heads, envelopes, we will print
them.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-05-01

If you are in favor Of good gov
eminent vote for the Democratic
ticket
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-05-01

Do not forget that the tourna-
ment takes place in Opelousas to-
dav
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NOtiSe J

Notice
ANYONE passing within my enclosures
without permission will be prosecuted for
t:eSpasS. CETliTE &. MoUroN.
i.ataycltc. May !, 1897.
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The Gazette is pleased to note
that Mr.. L. A. Veazey, of New
Iberia, has moved to Lafayette
with his family. Mr.. Veazey is a
successful and experienced builder
and will give prompt attention to
all work entrusted to him.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-05-01

Superintendent G.. +.
was il: Lafayette Friday.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-01-01

College, Nashville, is at home for the
holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Porter arrived from
Texas on the oath, to make this their
future home. We extend to them a
hand of welcome.
Prof. A. c. Allen has accepted the
principalship of Hurricane High
School, and will leave with his family
for that place this week.
Mrs. DIR. White, of Smyrna, Tenn,
and little daughter, are with relatives
and friends here for few DAYS.
Misses Alvie aud Lutte Crazy and
Messrs. Walker and Crazy left last
week for Crazy, Fla, to spend the win
ter.
Mr. J. K. Crazy has purchased the
Major Ingram farm near Carriers Greek
for the sum of $4,000.
| Mrs. Louisa Hobbs is quite sick with
pneumonia. Mr.. John r. Crazy is also
on the sick list.
Owing to the many labors incum bent
upon us, it is almost impossible to con-
tribute, even in our feeble way, to the
HERALD'S columns. However, when
the opportunity presents itself, / will
take advantage of it and do the best |
can. For the next six weeks we will be
absent from home, so in the future we
can only be an occasional contributor
Wishing the entire family of cor
respondents happy, prosperous New
Year, we are yours, JIM DANDY.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-01-01
SPRING HILL.

SPRING HILL, Dec. 30.-The holidays
are passing by with the usual joy and
happiness which Christmas brings.
Little Margaret Wade was given a
surprise tree Christmas Eve, on which
she and her little friends received many
beautiful gifts. The decorations were
very profuse, and the heavily -ladened
tree made pretty scene.
On Christmas morning little Cloy,
Dell and Clifford Buchanan met jolly
old Santa Claus at their Christmas tree,
to receive their many gifts.
At the G. p. Church Sunday, COM
munion services were held by the pas
tor, Rev. A. w. Denny. That night a
Christmas song service was conducted.
The beautiful anthem, "Angel's Mes
sage" was rendered by Miss Orman,
Mr.. Pilling and Rev. Mr.. Denny.
A Sunday-school program was heard
at the Presbyterian church Sunday,
Rev. Mr.. Hardin preaching at Port
Royal in the afternoon.
The usual services were conducted at
the Methodist church Sunday, by the
pastor, Rev. J. r. Craig.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Caperton and chill
dren, who have been living in Birming'
ham, will make Maury County theii
future home.
Messrs. Robert Moore and Ma
Cheairs, of Vanderbilt, are at home
during the holidays.
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LOCO.

Loco, Dec 2S-Christmas is gone, and
ere this is in print the New Year will
have been ushered in upon us. Around
the altar of many rustic church or
solemn cathedral Gods children
watched 1.-THE old year go out and the
New Year come in" To many of us
the past year brought misfortune and
atiliction, while to some it was kind
and generous one, and we have learned
to love it with deep and earnest affec-
ton. In little while the death knell
for each one of us will ring, but the
grave is only the portal of heaven.
From above come voices of loved ones
calling us heavenward, and, listening,
we long for the land of golden streets,
celestial light and unfading glory.
Bro. Ecbum, of Nashville, preached at
Beech Grove last Lords Day, to a good
crowd.
There was a nice Christmas tree at
Beech Grove on Christmas night; a
great many received useful and valu-
able presents, and it seemed to be en-
loved by all, especially by the little
folks.
The young people had an enjoyable
storm party at Mr.. G. Ii. McKay's last
Friday night.
Mr.. Ben Gooch, of Eatonton, Ga, is
up on visit to his father, Mr.. r. Gooch.
Good wishes to all the dear old HER
AID family. MYRT.
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SANTA FE.

SANTA FE, Dec. 2S-On last Christ
mas day, at the Methodist Church,
there was Christmas tree, and It
would have pleased anybody to have
seen the little people, as well as the
larger ones, when their names were
called out; how their faces beamed
with joy and delight. The tree, which
was under the management Of the
ladies, was great success.
We are very glad, indeed, that the
people of this part of the county are
learning that indulging in all kinds Of
reveling is worse than heathenish, and
most Of them observed the anniversary
of the Redeemer of the world in a civil
lied, christian way.
Bro. Dale preached very interesting
sermon at the G. p. Church last Sunday.
Mrs. A. f. Lotion, from Union City,
is on visit to her mother, Mrs. Kinzer.
Edgar, Oscar, Claud and Charlie
Rogers were all here to see their par
ents last Sunday, for the first time in
four years.
Max Cook came out from Nashville
last week to spend few days with his
father and family during Christmas.
Mr.. Jack George is making arrange
ments to move soon. He is saddler
by trade.
Mr.. James Stallings and family will
leave in few days for Williamsport,
their future home.
We are glad to report Mrs DIR. Hume,
j. f.. Satterfield, and others who have
been sick, better. Truly,
VERITAS,
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-01-01
ROBERTS BEND AND KNOB CREEK.

KNOB CREEK, Dec. 2S.-What grand |
and glorious Christmas we have been
enjoyingl Not a cloud in the sky, with |
the exception of a few fleecy ones which !
cannot help but melt away before the
glowing sunshine all around us. Truly,
we should be thPnkful to our great and
good Father in heaven for sparing our
lives to see such beautiful Xmas, while
others have fallen all around us, leav-
ing aching hearts and gloomy homes,
which the sunshine cannot cheer. God
pity them and heal their broken hearts.
While we write, we can but think of
the lonely home of Mrs. Sallie Stone,
who, nearly three months ago, was
bereft of her good and noble son Obe,
and only last week of her faithful COM
panion, Mr.. George Stone, who suffered
three short weeks of that dreaded dis
ease, typhoid fever The funeral ser
vices were conducted at Goodwin Chapel
last Tuesday by T. w. holland, the pas
tor, and Rev. Owens of Santa Fe. His
remains were laid to rest with Masonic
honOrs at Knob Creek church.
He was a true christian man, and such
a name is the greatest and best that
man could possess in this world; Cor,
when life is over with such an one, they
surely enter the pearly gates of the new
Jerusalem.
Mr.. Jesse Hughes has the measles;
which disease, by-the.way is quite pre-
valent everywhere; also, chicken-pox.
Mrs. Marshall Roberts and little
daughter Bessie are recovering from
pneumonia.
Mr. and Mrs. lobe Timmons, of Glass,
| West Tenn, are gladdening the hearts
of their many friends with a visit this
Xmas.
| Mr.. Pitt Roberts of the Zion neigh
| borhood, Prof. Dodson and children, of
| Franklin, and Prof. Muncey Roberts, of
| NOlansville, are spending the holidays
with their father in Roberts Bend.
Mrs. Gates, of the Zion neigh bOrhood,
is visiting her daughter, Mrs. c. p.
Roberts, this week.
DR.. Sidney Page, of the University of
Tennessee, visited homefolks on Knob
Creek this Xmas; also the family of DIR.
Joyce, of Nebo.
The tree at Phillippi was quite sue
! cess.
"Chloe" and her "Crew' came to
Roberts Bend last Wednesday and had
their tree at the home of her mother on
Christmas eve, which was quite an en-
JOyable affair to the grown ones as well
as the little folks.
Last night, at l O'Clock, the sweet
christian spirit of dear Eva Roberts
!
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KEDRON.

KEDRoN, Dec. 2S.-Mr. Ben Waddy
died last week. He was an excellent
citizen and leaves behind him many
friends to mourn his loss.
Miss Lucille Mccormick is spending
the holidays with her cousin, Miss Dot
Mccormick.
Mrs. William Parks is indisposed.
Preaching at Blanton's Chapel first
and third Sunday in each month; SER
vices conducted by Rev. Y. w. holland.
Sunday-school every Sunday morning
at 9o'clock.
La grippe is prevalent in this section
of the country.
Mr.. Dave Winchester has rented the
residence and part of the farm of Mr. j.
S. Perry, deceased, and moved his
family there.
We have been blessed with another
merry Christmas, and through charity
and benevolence, many humble homes
have been frightened.
Wishing all happy New Year, | re-
main as ever, your obedient servant,
SIFTINGS.
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3 : !. HIV .
Xmas tree tonight in the school build

Xmas tree tonight in the school build
ing.
Prof's. A. c. Allen and D. II. Harris, as
associate principals, will, OH the second
Monday in this month, begin prepare
tory school here, to be run in connec-
ton with and as part of The public
school Knowing both gentle men as
we do, we feel assured that they will
conduct thorough preparatory school.
Their purpose and the hope of this COM
munity is that they will succeed in in
ducing some to come from a distance,
that they may add boarding depart
ment to their school.
Misses Katie Thomas and Fannie Mai
Gillespie have returned from visit to
friends at Doneson, Tenn.
Mrs. b. S. Thomas has been quite sick
for the past few days, but we ar9 glad
to report her better.
On last Sunday morning Miss Alice
Graves, the oldest daughter of Mr.. G. G.
Graves, and Mr.. JOhn Smith, left her
home to attend church at Culleoka, ac-
companied by her sister and Mr.. Henry
Cunningham. This item would sound
tame if this was all but listen to the
sequel. After the conclusion of church
service the Organist-whom it seems
had been posted-began playing the
wedding march, much to the surprise of
all present. But quietly Mr.. Smith and
Miss Graves left their seats and march
ed to the chancel and were joined in
holy wedlock by the pastor.
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. S. Hancock are spend
ing Xmas in Nashville with Mrs. HIS
parents.
Mr.. F. NJ. Galloway is quite sick at
his sons Rev. NJ. L. Galloway, at Tulla-
homa.
The many friends in this neighbor-
hood of Mr.. w. IL. Magruder and Mr..
John Denham, were sorry indeed to
hear of their death. Xxx.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-01-01
WATER VALLEY.

WATER VALLEY, Dec. 23.-On Christ.
mas day the Epworth League held a
Christmas service at the Methodist
Church, beginning at 10 o'clock. The
following program was presented:
Duet-Misses Florence Sowell, Mamie
Hogan.
.Scriptural Reading-Mr. A. C. Letsinger
Prayer-Rev. N. b. S. Owens.
Song, "Glad Tidings"-Mrs. Lula John
son and Shorter Johnson.
Recitation-MissM Matte Dodson.
Song, "Beautiful Christmas"-Choir.
Recitation-Miss Ethel Evans.
Bro. Owens then preached us beau
tiful Christmas sermon, which was en-
joyed by all.
Bro. Owens delivered very fine SER
mon on yesterday afternoon at Alex
ander.
Sunday school and prayer-meeting al
the Methodist Church on next Sunday
afternoon, beginning at l o'clock.
Archie Williams spent last week in
Columbia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Johnson, OF
Turkey Creek, were in our midst recent
ly.
Mrs. Lizzie Forgey visited her par
ents, Mr., and Mrs, George Harlan, in
Columbia, last week.
Miss Maude Hutcheson, of Leather
wood, was the guest of Miss Maggie
Hutchinson the latter part of last week
Mr.. Dallas Hutchinson, we are glad t.
say, is improving from his long spell o.
sickness. We trust that he may soor
be well.
Several of our folks are suffering with
la grippe. Mr.. JEFF Kinzer, who ha'
had quite time with it, is now conva
lescing.
Misses Ethel Evans and Evie Pigs
visited Miss Maggie Elan, of Fly, tn,
latter part of last week. OREsTRA.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-01-01
FREE PILLS.

Send your address to II. f. Bucklen IL
Co., Chicago, and get free sample box
of DR.. Kings New Life Pills. A trial
will convince you of theirmerits. These
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ton and sick headache. For malaria
and liver troubles they have been
deleterious substance and to be purely
vegetable. They do not weaken by
their action, but by giving tone to
stomach and bowels greatly invigorate
the system. Regular size 25 cents per
box. Sold by Woodbridge & Irvine, Drug
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CAMPBELL'S STATION.

CAMPBELL's STATION, Dec 2S-As we
sit tonight bordering over the joys and
sorrows of the past twelve months, our
heart becomes exceedingly sorrOwful.
The broad River of Time has safely
waited many dear ones into the Heaven
of God since last we celebrated this
sacred festival, and to-day we stand on
the threshold of another New Year.
The "Christmas Arch" in Evergreen
Church, on the evening of December p,
was a magnificent success. Prof A. e..
Allen favored the audience with
splendid address, after which Santa
Claus made his descension through an
old fashioned fireplace. Every part OF
the program was nicely rendered, ana
each participant deserves special men
ton. ...
Mr.. Emmett White and charming
daughter, Miss Della, of Austin, IeXas'
spent a few days last week Win MI;
Whites mother, Mrs. c. A. Whlte, OF
this place. Mr.. White has served ms
county as Sheriff for six terms, and mas
been spoken of as candidate for state
Senator.
Miss Mamie Sue Kincaid, VINO mas
been i'm college at Nashville for the past
five months, is at home for the holidays.
June Martin, of Draughon's Business
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-01-01
Relief In Six Hours.

Distressing kidney and bladder dis
eases relieved in six hours by the New
Great South American Kidney Cure"
This new remedy is great surprise on
account of its exceeding promptness in
relieving pain in the bladder, kidneys,
back and every part of the urinary pas
sages in male or female. 1t relieves re-
tention of water and pain in passing il
almost Immediately. If you want quick
relief and cure this is your remedy. Sold
by a. b. Rains, Druggists, Comlubia,
Tenn. febl ly
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HURRICANE.

HURRICANE, Dec. 29.-Preaching here
last sunday morning by our regular
pastor, Rev. w. H. Johnston, on the
faithfulness of Job. This congregation
is very much pleased with Bro. j.
Leila, the little four-year-old girl of
Mr.. and Mrs. Henderson Howell, met
with most dist essing and fatal acct
dent on last Saturday morning. While
her mother was out of the room her
clothing caught fire, and she was so
badly burned before her mother could
reach her that she died Sunday morn
ing. The burial took place Monday at
Pleasant Mount. Mrs. Howell, in at
tempting to put out the fire, was also
badly burned about the hands. We tru-
ly sympathize with them in their mis-
fortune.
Our Sunday-school will have their
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-01-01
THE MODERN MOTHER

has found that her little ones are i'm
proved more by the pleasant Syrup of
Figs, when in need of the laxative eff
feet of gentle remedy than by any
other, and that il is more acceptable to
them. The true remedy, Syrup of Figs,
is manufactured by the California Fig
Syrup Company only.
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We HAVE
SOME BARGAINS

in new and secondhand Buggies, Phae-
tons, Surveys, Buck Wagons, etc.
We want to close out the larger part of
this work before Spring, and will offer
special inducements in price and time, to
reduce our stock.
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THE RED HOT QUESTION OF THE DAY

dollar
suits? The problem easily soved the question promptly
swered satisfaction guaranteed and mutual confdepce
gained with every caller the
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CONTINUED to Seventh Page.I
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For Sewing Machines When You
Can DO Retterl

All machines that 1 handle are
ust as they are represented. 1 chal-
jenge the world to offer a better 500
machine for $40, or better $40 ma
chine for $40. 1 save you the freight,
give you five years guarantee,
and if not convenient for you to pay
cash, will sell you on easy payments.
S. b. STEPHENS,
Bethel Block, Columbia, Tenn.
decll en-
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0ur Gontrt4 Correspondents.

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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-10-14
Flirting with the Fan.

1T is really very amusing In this
matter of fact day and generations to
see a Spanish woman fiirt with her
FAM said a bright, chatty woman just
home after a winter in Spain. Span
ish women are not very brilliant as
far as wit or conversation go, but give
senorita fan and the use of her eyes
and she can capture and hold lover
over whom the most brilliant repartee
and the most charming chatter could
have no influence at all. The young
Spanish girls of good society are Of
course vigorously duennaed and guard
ed, but balconies and opera boxes are
where their flirtations are carried on.
have seen at the theatre young Span
ish beauty seated between two duennas
openly coquet with her fan, in response
to the languishing glances of a lover
In some other part of the house. For
example, when the lady draws 1t
through her hand, Don Juan may go
home or repair to fresh pastures, for he
has been told as Enthusiastically as pos
sible that he is cordially detested, that
an irrevocable No will meet all his
proposals, and what is worse for his
suit, there is no 'Yes-ness' in the No
When the lady twirls her fan in the
left hand Don Juan may take courage.
but for the time being he had better
go, to return at more convenient op-
portunity, for the signal means that
he and his inamorata are being watch
ed. There is only one other signal
that need detain him. When, after
having told him that they are being
watched, the Spanish girl opens her
fan very ostentatiously and very wide
nothing must induce Don Juan to leave
the spot. He must not follow her. for
the signal means, Wait for me where
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