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The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-07-10

The smooth-faced young negro
who bears the illustrious name of
Billy Kersands is once more an as
pirant for Lenitentiary honors.
Billy, it will be rcmen, bcred,
served the State in that capacity
before, having spent six months
building levees. He is again
charged with embezzlement, the
crime which first caused his down
fall. His chances for second
term are said to be very good.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-07-10

The Fourth of July celebration
at the Oak Avenue Park was not as
successful as it would in all proba-
bility have been if the weather had
been propitious. Despite the bad
weather., however, game of base
ball, bicycle and mule races took
place and the celebration was by
no means a failure.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-07-10
A Card.

On retlrlnS from the pubic
school service, I desire to tender
thanks to friends, patrons and the
public generally for past favors and
the kind support given me through
out in the discharge of professional
duties
Whatever modicum of success
has crowned my efforts, may be at
tributed very largely to that accord
and harmony which ever character
lied the relationship between pa
irons and teacher, in the admins
tration Of the Lafayette Public
School. For over twenty years it
has been my esteemed privilege to
labor in as grand and noble field
as e'er God committed to the
province of mantle. training and
cultivation of the hearts and minds
of the young. In an humble way
I have striven not only to perform
the ordinary functions of teaching,
but by precept and example, en-
deavored to awaken and kindle
those aspirations and motives
which uplift the soul to higher and
nobler conceptions of the duties
and responsibilities Of life and
prompt to their performance; in
fine to implant those fundamental
principles and virtues that form the
basis of true manhood and woman
civ 11o
that may rebound to the glory of
God and welfare Of mankind, shall
feel amply rewarded.
The respect and affection of my
pupils will ever be a source of ex-
IRENE satisfaction and qualification,
when "Memory, a pensive Ruth,
CLEANS the silent fields of the past
and finds the scattered grain still
fresh and fair"
From my boys and girls I part
with feelings of regret, but I trust
and sincerely hope, that the charge
entrusted to other. hands, will be
faithfully and conscientiously kept,
and that the children will evlnce
the kind and respectful consldera-
ton which has ever characterized
their conduct.
In conclusion would inform my
friends and patrons that I shall
continue my profession, and have
already made arrangements to open
private school Sept. I. I shall
build a schoolhouse, fitted with
patented desks and other appur-
tenances necessary to conduct a
first class school. My charges
shall be reasonable and I earnestly
invite parents to call and consult
with me before making other ar
engagements for tuition. Again
thanking the public for past favors
and hoping for continuance of
same, I remain,
ell
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-07-10

ELLA Mitchell, dusky Ethiopian,
appeared before Judge McFaddin
Monday and swore out an affidavit
against her whilom lord and pro-
tector, Frank Glover, whom, it is
alleged, struck his fair spouse an
ugly blow on the right eye INJECTING
a very painful wound.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-07-10
AT SCOTT
News Items Picked Up by The Gazette
Correspondent.

Mrs. G. c. Addison and children
of Rayne, were visiting Mrs. A.
O. Budro, during the week.
The ladies OF Scott met last
Saturday and appointed their COM
mittees. Immediately after the
meeting the lists of subscriptions
for the church fair were passed and
from all appearances they will be
successful.
Mr.. r. r.. Simmons, our efficient
teacher, has resigned his position
as teacher of our school and ac-
cepted position at Jeanerette.
We are sorry to lose such a worthy
man from our midst, and hope the
people of Jeanerette will learn to
appreciate his good services as we
have. We can highly recommend
Mr.. Simmons as capable teacher
and worthy Of filling any position.
May success be with him.
We desire to remind the readers
of The Gazette that our grand
church fair will take place Saturday
and Sunday, July "a and IS.
Several of our folks took in the
Glorious Fourth at Lafayette.
A great many of the Scott people
will take in the 14th at Rayne.
And in return hope to see many
smiling faces from Rayne on the
24th and 25th at Scott.
We are sorry to learn that Mr..
a. G. Prejean is still on the sick
list. We hope his recovery will be
soon.
The ladies of our town are busy
rehearsing for the concert on the
24th and 25th.
o. Great Scott will soon be as bright
and neat as IS to silver dollar
Mr.. S. Begnaud has set the exam
pie by having all fences and build
ings on his property whitewashed,
and will be followed by the rest of
our citizens.
Mr.. G. Melancon, of Breaux
Bridge, was in Scott during the
week.
The committees are negotiating
for the celebrities of South West
Louisiana, consisting of the Breaux
Bridge, Broussardville, Rayne,
Scott and Loreauville bands. With
these five excellent bands at the
Great Scott fair and concert, there
will be music to soothe the most
impervious heart. The air will be
filled with music, and the birds and
Sousa's band will be back numbers.
ORION.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-07-10

II you are a wise and prudent
buyer you will take advantage of
the genuine bargains in every line
Of goods, now being offered by
Moss Bros. g. Co., to rapidly re-
duce their stock in advance of their
regular annual stock taking.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-07-10

Ten cents roll is the price US
ually charged for wall paper of no
better quality or prettier design tn an
Moss Bros. & Co. are selling at 5
cents a roll.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-07-10

The delicious soda-water at the
Moss Pharmacy is warranted to
cool you off this hot weather, and
keep your temper sweet.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-07-10

lowing teachers in the Sth ward:
Wilmington school, Miss Kate
Rand; Cormier, Sth ward school,,
J. w. Faulk.
On motion, duly carried, the fol-
lowing committee was appointed to
appear before the City Council of
Lafayette to ask an appropriation
for the town schools: DR.. Hopkins,
O. c. Mouton, E O., and Mr.. Bax-
ter Clegg.
1t was unanimously resolved by
the Board, that teachers be re-
quested by the superintendent to
speak the English language during
school hours.
The superintendent was instructed
to make a report of the schools at
the close of each scholastic year.
Permission was granted to Mr..
C. H. Away to build room on the
school lot of the Verrot school,
provided that said room shall be-
come the property of the Board af-
ter the said G. H. Away shall cease
to be teacher of said school.
The Board agreed to pay the ex-
penses of Mr.. V. E. Dupuis and
c,n.r;,+a,d,nt J,t;a1,;. ~ ,t+.d
the Superintendents' Convention in
New Orleans.
The regular school term is to
open Monday, Sept. 6.
rh +-.,,, .
cePted as fo1iOWs:
Board, Parish of LAFAYETTE La.-Gentlc-
men: Following is a statement of receipts
and disbursements of parish school funds
since last report:
DR.
r., 10, ~, h,,, ;,.. T., . or
TO amt am reed .i' of taS'coiIr Of polls 40 90
~ r.,t .es,d " ta,>-ooii, " " PoIs - ~
~ t 800 70 900 w
,,roved ,,,t %. a.,
r. ,i &c t...o.ii; * lii IL. A'|of ~
' Nv - VI ~> VIII ~ P0 w
600, Ok
~o'oo~ ~
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-07-10

Miss Anna Campbell visited Du-
son Thursday to make the necessary
arrangements. to open the public
school at that place Monday morn
ing. Miss Campbell is one of the
most efficient teachers in the parish
and the people of Duson may con-
graduate themselves upon their good
luck in having secured her services.
Extra fine watch repairing at T..
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-07-10

Insure your property with Lewis
& Ratcliff. We are here to stay
and give your business personal
attention.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-07-10

When inrneed Of insurance see
Lewis & Ratcliff, local agents,
next to Mouton Bros.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-07-10

No man can afford to carry his
own insurance. Put off no longer
your duty to yourself, your family.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-07-10
PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
tant NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
of Teachers.

LAFAYETTE, La, July S, 1907
The School Board met to-day with
following members present: Alex
Delhomme, w. G. Bailey, T. B.
Hopkins, Baxter Clegg, H. M.
burke, A. Olivier, V. E. Dupuis, J.
o. Broussard and J. S. Whiting
ton.
Mr.. VOORHEES,, clerk of court,
submitted his report of the collec-
ton of poll taxes, which was &C
ceFted. He made donstio of his
collection fee to the school funds.
Mr.. VOORHEES, was rendered a vote
of thanks for same.
On motion duly seconded the
Board adjourned to p. M.
The School Board met again and
went into session at p. m.
Time was extended the special
committee appointed to examine the
sheriff's collection of poll taxes I'M
til the next meeting.
On motion of Mr.. Clegg, duly
was established in the Sth ward at
Octave Bertrand's, provided that
the land and building be donated to
the School Board.
On motion, duly seconded and
carried, an assistant was placed in
the 9TH ward Pilette school.
DR.. Hopkins then called Mr..
Broussard to the chair, and sub
mitted for the Boards approval, the
following plan concerning the Lafa-
yette High and Primary schools,
to-wit: To have two assistants in
the High school and one in the
Primary school. The highest grade
of the Primary school to be trans
ferred to the High school. DR..
Hopkins then resumed the chair,
and on motion of Mr.. Clegg, the
above plan was adopted unani-
mously.
The demand of Mr.. burke for a
new school in the 4th ward near
Olivier Blanchet's was deferred I'M
til the next meeting of the Board.
On motion, unanimously carried,
the secretary was authorized to have
a suitable armoir made to keep the
archives of the Board.
On motion, unanimously carried,
Mr.. Delhomme was empowered to
appoint the teachers of the 1st
ward.
Mr.. Hoffpauir was given the pref
erence in the appointment for the
Joe Broussard, 1st ward school.
Scott school, Mr.. Simmons hav-
ing resigned, no teacher was ap-
pointed. The other teachers of the
Est ward were retained.
On motion, unanimously carried,
Mr.. Bailey proceeded to make the
appointments for the ed ward as
follows: Duson school, Miss Anna
Campbell; Ridge school, Miss Mat
tie Hunter; Isle de Cannes school,
Miss BERTHE McCord; Indian Bayou
school, Miss Mary Webb; Prof.
Rutherford was retained in his
former position.
The following appointments were
made for the sd ward: Principal
OF the High school, G. F. Trudeau;
assistant of the High school, Mrs.
Ida Delaney; Primary school, r.
E. Cunningham; assistant, Miss
Lizzie Mudd; St. Charles school,
J. c. Martin; Colored school, Paul
l.. Breaux; assistant, Miss G.
Boutte.
Mr.. burke retained the same
teachers IN the 4th ward.
Miss Lila Olivier was retained as
teacher of the Comeaux, 5th ward
school.
For the Broussardville school no
appointment was made. All the
teachers of the 9th ward were re-
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-07-10
CARENCRO NEWS.
Items Of Interest Gathered by The
Gazette Correspondent at
CarencrO.

The machinery for the new
Guilbeau & Melancon Cotton Gin,
arrived last week, and is now be:
ing placed. The prospects are
very bright for the success of the
new enterprise.
The Attakapas Club, which is
destined to become very popular
organization, celebrated the "Glo-
rious Fourth" by firing a salute at
day-break, and also from eleven
O'Clock until noon. At Ago p. m.
the club repaired to the springs
near town where they partook of a
most sumptuous repast, which had
been prepared by their lady friends.
The club and their guests all wore
appropriate badges symbolical of
the day. Prof. E. M. Heath de-
livered most beautiful Grafton
commemorative of the occasion, re-
ceiving the applause and congratu-
lations of the club and their guests.
The conventional bon fire was much
in evidence-on returning to Car
encro there was quite a creditable
display of fireworks. Taken all in
all, the Attakapas Club have much
to congratulate themselves for, on
their first celebration of the Glorious
Fourth.
In the last issue of The Gazette,
your Carencro correspondent was
made to say that the young gentle
men composing the minstrel troupe
of our place proposed giving their
first performance at :Flag Town, :"
when as matter Of fact he stated
that Flat Town was :he place Sc
lected. We understand that the
club is organized for their own
amusement, and will no doubt give
their Carencro friends the pleasure
of enjoying their initial perform
ance. The Gazette wishes them
every success.
Rumor has it that the authorities
propose giving Carenc,o new
school building. Certainly there is
not a place in the parish where one
is more sorely needed.
To show what a deep interest our
people take in the cause of educa
ton, it might be stated, that at the
close of the last session there were
over 60 pupils in attendance at the
public school; while there are about
100 now attending the convent.
The following children attend the
schools as shown: Harry LESLEY,
Chamberlain Hunt Academy of
Port Gibson; Masters Aristlde
Guidry, Weston Brown, St. Stanis-
laus College, Bay St. Louis;
Messrs. Jules Jeanmard, V. Grenier,
Julien Champagne, L. Arcenaux
and Albert Lacasse, Pontchatoula
Seminary; L. H. Francez, Spring
Hill; L. Prejean, H. Prejean, Z.
Francez and A. Francez, Louisiana
State Normal School; Misses S.
Brown, Celeste and Camille Sicily
and Anna Jeanmard, Sacred Heart
Convent of Grand Coteau; Misses
Adelaide and Eugene Adesson and
Euseus Cormier, Chinchouba 1nsti
tute; Misses Marcelle Blot and
Adele Francez, ST. Mary School;
Miss Lizzie Dimitry, Jackson Girls
of New Orleans.
Mr.. Chas. VOORHEES, is superin-
tending the work of Introducing the
new gullet system of cotton ginning,
at the Guilbeau Gin. All the gins
hereabouts are introducing the lat
est and most improved machinery,
to handle the coming crop.
Miss Anna Campbell visited Du-
son Thursday to make the necessary
arrangements. to open the public
-.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-07-10

The Choctaw Club of Carencro
may we'll be proud of the manner in
which it celebrated the Fourth of
July. From all accounts it was a
brilliant affair, rejecting no little
credit upon the members of the
Choctaw Club. The Gazette re-
grets that its limited space does not
permit the publication of the elo-
quent address delivered by Mr.. E.
NJ. Heath, who was, by invitation,
the orator of the day. Carencro
never does anything improperly and
the Choctaws' first Fourth of July
celebration was characteristic of
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-07-10

Extra-fine watch repairing at T.
NJ. Biossat's.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-07-10

Patronize home industries. Lewis
& Ratcliff, insurance agents, are
with you and will take care of your
interests.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-25

In Augusta June "a George NJ. Clark, aged
As years. son of Geo. A. Clark Of Portland.
Burial at Lewiston Wednesday.
In Brookline. Mass. Edwin A. Norton, for
merly of this city, aged SO years. months
In South Brewer, June 10, Mrs. Hannah Smith
aged 20 years.
In Bangor, June 10, Jeremiah F. Murphy,
aged 81 years; 18th, George w. Kingsbury,
aged 76 years; Thomas Williamson, aged sd
years; Robert j. McCann aged 35 years.
In East Newport, June Is, Daniel Palmer.
aged sc years
In Skowhegan. June 10, Mrs. Abigail Phil
brick, aged 81 years.
1.-THE funeral of the late Miss Sadie A Black
will take place GA Saturday morning at $50
o'clock. from No. 1853 York street. Solemn high
mass at st. Dominic's church at o'clock.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-25
DEATHS.

In this cts, June %, Charles L. Thompson,
aged II years, months.
I Funeral at his late residence, No. 102 Con-
gress street. Saturday afternoon at $50.
In this city, June "a. Experience Pride Abbott,
wife of Charles Gregory. aged 50 yrs. IL mos.
Notice of funeral hereafter. Nova Scotia
papers please copy.
In this city. June "a. Abbie L., widow of the
late F. o. Sawyer.
Funeral Saturday at O'Clock from No. 10
Mechanic street.
In this city, June "a. Lily May, daughter of
James and Lily Mcdonald, az 8 months. 20
days.
Prayers this afternoon at o'clock at parents
residence. No. 81 West Commercial street.
boston papers please copy.
In South Portland, June "a, Abby A., wife of
Edward Bouitenhouse. aged AZ years, months.
Notice of funeral hereafter.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-25

your reign be long felt among the nations.
Nav your subjects hand Gown to their
children for generations to come, as an
example of true womanliness and queen
illness, the name and fame of Victoria OF
England.
after the occasional the large audience
dispersed, the military and blue jackets
reformed their lines and marched to the
wharf where boats were taken for the
Pallas. ~
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-25
JOHN Lowell ARMS CO.
ST.. Portland Me.
CHASE 6 HALL, General Agents.

At the brides home. Windham, June %, by
Rev. j. Z. Atkins, Mr. Arthur l.. Bennett OF
Lewiston. lawyer, and Miss Sadie M. Allen OF
Windham.
in Gilead. June 1s, Herbert L. Watson and
Alice Hicks.
inson OF Portland and Mabelle E. Whitehouse of
North Bridgton.
In Augusta, June 16, Harry Cummings and
Lillian Wakefield.
In Lisbon Falls, June 16, Merton Mcintosh
and Celia Snow, both OF Durham.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-25
MARRIAGES.

In this city, June %, by Rev. LOWS Malvern
Walter s. Meserve OF Scarboro and Alice P
Gray of Laconia, N. Fl.
In this city. June 23. by Rev. W. NJ. Kimmell
William r. Wakefield and Bessie Z. Bracket
both of Portland
In New Gloucester. June 23, at the residence
of the BRIDES father, Mr.. Chas. N. Fogg BY Rev
II. G. Mank of New Gloucester, Mr. William
Laughton OF Cambridge. Mass, and Miss Orit
Richards Fogg
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-25

Tie subson oerihereby give uotice III he has
been duly appointed Executor, within the State
OF Maine, of the last viii and Testament of
homa, in the County and Territory of Oklaho-
ma, deceased, as the law directs. All persons
having demands against the estate OF said de-
ceased are desired to present the same for set
Element, and all indebted thereto are requested
to make payment Immediately
ELIAS THOMAS, Portland, Me.
Portland, June 81, 1897.
je25 d1aw3wF*
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-25

You'll need dishes to fit out the summer cot
tage not the fragile sort to be broken in day, nor
the cheap vulgar domestic kinds covered with
colored decorations The Japanese ware is by all
odds the best for the country homes. It is strong,
pretty, durable and cheap.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-25
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
PORTLAND, JUNE 20, 1897.

PORTLAND, 25 1879
tn HE way is is dressed has much to do with
i the babys comfort these first warm days;
you cannot afford to miss the hints and
helps conveyed to you by the advertising Of our
Infants Outfits Department
Everything in clothing way that can con-
tribute to the babys well being is here and in such
an endless VARIETY
Dainty little dimity dresses, soft in color, deli
cate in TEXTURE simply made easily laundered mex
pensvea complete line Of sizes for all ages. Pretty
bingham slips and dresses for larger children;
rage coats of pink, blue aud white. Thin coaks,
all colors and white; muslin caps bonnets and sun
hats, shoes and socks of fine worsted or silk, hand
knitted
Baskets all trimmed and lined with lace and
muslin frled and berbboned--you get the
complete outfit here and all at one counter. Bath
bowls of Dresden china. sponges, pure soaps. tow
els, powders safety pins.---everythng for the baby
and the broadcast possible assortment Of kinds
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-25

The Official Calls Aboard-The Service at
St. Luke's Cathedrai-The Address by
Very Rev. Dean Sills-The Banquet at
Congress Square Hotel-The Fireworks
at Riyerton.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-07-12

is from a trotting sulky; yet each is
perfectly suited to. the purpose for
which it was designed. The stock sad
die is of Spanish-American birth, and
must be heavily built-sometimes forty
pounds in weight-in order to have the
requisite strength, for the high horn or
pommel is necessary to the cowboy in
all the uses Of the lariat or rope as
it Is now almost universally called,
and thus it Is required to stand the
NEST sudden and severe strains. The
rope is a very essential article of the
cowpuncher's equipment. 1t is ordinar-
lily about forty feet long, and can be
thrown with accuracy perhaps thirty
feet by the average puncher, although
some use it effectively at a distance
of ten of fifteen feet further if it's
length is proportionately greater In
catching stock or in hauling anything,
be it a mired wagon, a begged steer,
or wood for the camp fire, the rope is
given a double turn around the horn,
and the saddle must be strong indeed
to endure such work. Moreover it
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-07-12
CURIOUS TYPE-WRITING MACHINE
THAT HAS JUST BEEN IN
VENTED.
A GOOD THING If A SUCCESS.
EXPECTED THAT 1T WILL SAVE
TYPEWRITERs A VAST AMOUNT
OF WORK.
NEW MACHINES CONSTRUCTION.
Operated In a Peculiar Manner
Much Smaller Than the Ordt-
nary Machine.

The typewriter girl will be saved a
heap of trouble If the invention Of
George K. Andersen, Of Brooklyn, who
has just patented a new typewrlting
machine, proves a success.
In the past numerous attempts have
been made by inventors to devise a
practical machine which would write
words at one stroke instead of single
letters. Much clever work has been
done in this direction. but up to this
time there has been no machine in the
market which will accomplish the
work.
Early in the history Of the type
writer there We're also many schemes
for making machines which would do
stenographic work. Some Of these
were embodied in metal, and others got
only as far as drawings, which may or
may not have reached the patent Of
fee. Others still never got outside of
the heads of the inventors. That there
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-07-12
Every New Idea

That's a good idea is embodied in
the construction. Qf,ntheIC Buriington's
new st. Paul &, eMinneaapalis7C Chicago
& st. Louis limited 80
Electric light, steam heat, wide vestI-
bules, compartment sleeping cars, buff
fet library cars, everything that anv
other train has, and some things that
no other train has
Newest and most costly of the
earth's great trains. Best, too; SO say
the people who travel in it, No extra
fares.
Leaves MINNEAPOLIS 1920 p. M, St.
Paul sos p. m.,- daily.
Tickets at 306 Nicollet avenue, Mime
apolis, 400 Robert street Hotei Ryan,
st. Paul.