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longer than many of the little mann
mas who would possess them.
She picked up little bisque baby,
about foot long, and stood looking
at it uncertainty.
What do you want of another
doll?' said Mr.. Brown, Grossly.
"There's a dozen kicl1in round the
house now
"3ut Bessie hain't got any said
Mrs. Brown, reproacifully.
Il don't know what difference that
makes" retorted Mr.. Brown. Gone
plays with 'em as much as another"
well, what do you think OF that
ship for Harry?" questioned Mrs.
Brown, growing hopeful at her hus-
bands show of interest. "Ain' { it the
cutest thing you've SEEM
He'd break it fore he had it a
week. l s'pose, Marthy, you're sot
on gitten' lot O tomfoolcrics like
this; but it's too much money
throwed plum away. I don't be-
lievein pamperin' younguns SO; they're
jest as well 'thout en-
well, there's the kitchen, there
ain t nothin' to break bout that, per-
sisted Mrs. Brown, eagerly. "Annie's
such a womanly little thing; she'd
learn to be real little houseEeeper.'
'I don't see what good that ud do:
she's got dishes 'nough now. Why
don't you get 'em some candy r some
thin an let it go at that? This throw
in away hard cash is little too much
these hard times, Marthy.'
Mrs. Brown turned away indignant
ly, her hard, toilworn little fingers
firmly closed over the bright coins
in the tip of her wooden mitten.
George she said, and her voice
was no longer soft, II spose You know
how I earned this money? \ settin'
up an knittin' long after you was
abcd an asleep. reckon I'll spend it
as see fit You can spend your money
as you're a mind to, but them young
uns'll have their Christmas presents
as long as I'm able to earn EN-"
81 hope you'll feel satisfied when
the last red cent of it's spent grum-
bled MIR. Brown, angrily. "You needn't
come a-askin' ME for none when
your'n's gone" he called after her
tiercely, as she made her way back
to the tin kitchen and the toy ship.
A tear fell on the little white sail,
as she took it once more in her trem-
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Hard to Understand.

"Of course" he said. rehectively, 81
am not making any complaint about it..
All l desire to say is that | can't un-
derstand it, "You can't understand
what?" inquired his wife. 'Wby you
can put gilded spheres and gaudy fab
rics all over a Christmas tree six feet
high and four feet thick for rs cents,
when it costs at least SIS to trim a
bonnet four inches in diameter. -
Washington Star.
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Christmas Carols.

1t takes Santa Claus a long time to
fill the girls stockings in Chicago, but
he makes up for lost time wien he gets
TO Boston.
Don't try TO make yourself happy at
Christmas by doing the things you will
swear off at New Years.
If you should see anyone coming
down the chimney don't think it is
Santa Claus, but 90 at once and sound
the burglar alarm.
If you are going to be married at
Christmas, light the Iule-log with the
other girls letters.
Don't call yourself unluclly just be-
cause you fail to pull the gold watch
out of the Christmas grab-bag.-Judge
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The Best Christmas Present

The best of all gifts at the present
time is yourself. Make yourself in
some way more pleasant and helpful
to others. You may have been neg
lectful of them; be mindful hence
forth. You may be quick in temper
and have spoken hastily; put on re-
stralnt and speak kindly now. Re
strain all evil habits and make yourself
a JOY and help to others. They will
bless you.-United Presbyterian.
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Discovered.

Papa" said little Petite, docs
krlss Kringle bring little boys toys
ahead of Christmas?'
No, my son, replied the father.
why do you ask"
Il was a wonderin' what them new
toys was l found away back in the loft
behind the trunks - Philadelphia
North American.
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Wise PreCaution.

There said the prudent house.
wife, as she looked over the Christmas
decorations, II think that will do very
nicely. Only we must not forget to
take the mistletoe from the chandelier
and move it to different parts OF the
room during the day"
What is that for?' asked her hus-
band.
Il don't wish to wear the carpet out
all in one spot. Washington Star.
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givin' r receivin'. He was fetched up
that way; he amt to blame. It's all
the way they're learnt when their
younguns.
'3ut our boy Harry" She did
not finish her sentence, but her eyes
shone with renewed determination
as she counted out the money for the
pretty toy, and handed it to the wait
ing clerk.--NIaude Morrison Huey, in
Detroit Free Press.
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as | do about it. It's just extravaganza
ard waste in his eyes. Mebby if his
folks had been different; but George
never had no Christmas. He never
knew what Santa Claus was, poor boy,
and | don't know as I can blame him
much. Never knew the pleasure Of
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bling hands, and thought Of the new
wooden mufiier she had put away for
George himself, when Christmas morn
ing should come.
Il don't s'posc there's any use in
tryin',' she said. "Hc never will see
no serse in it. l can't make Inn feel
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Her Little Surprise.

Mr.. Snobbs-I suppose this bill is
for my Christmas present. But where
on earth is the present?
Mrs. Snobbs-I thought l would sur
prise you with the bill first.-Up to
Date
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Tact Required.

ltreally requires marvellous amount
of tact to appear thankful at Christ.
mas for something you didn't want
Cincinnati Enquirer.
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Too Suggestive.

Don't spell it Xmas, 1t is too sug.
gestive of the good X dollar bills that
were broken and wasted.--Atchison
Globe.
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Where Extension Was Crayed

"You wish your stocking was bigger,
don't you, dear?" asked mamma of
Davie.
Nom; my stummick. Judge.
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|No76EoR6EsF
y. " .x .@a esx Y, .,xtsx
~ = *7TE<h <h1* +
Mkx#NEAA y " |
S1sDsz5Sxl~3LH/OW, George, amt
|H'SeoIiSsMTsyaT these little toy
EYS5vzy.Y2LTd| tin kitchens Just
W((ggsS[SSXS cute? Do YOU see
oCSL/II&NWSJ how nice they're
'SgW0Yk. fixed up?" Ques-
YIN a.. tion d NJ rs.
" W. Brown, anxious
VI ly, y,repeateOly tug
ging at the brown, threadbare sleeve
at her side. ''Therc's stove and ket-
les and pans and dishes and a table
and that little washtub and board is
the cunnin' est OF anything I've seen
in all my life. Our Annie'd so into
fits over that.
Say, George! do you see?' this
time giving the sleeve vigorous twist.
Mr.. Browns eyes were fixed absent
Iy on the huge tags adorning the op-
posite wall, and he evinced no interest
in the tin kitchen
The lamps in the great storeroom
were lighted, and the tables were
heaped with brilliant mass of Christ
mas toys.
Mrs. Brown went anxiously from
one table to another, her eyes bright
with excitement. At length she held
up tiny ship and viewed it smiling
ly. Its Just what Harry has wanted
all the time she said softly to her
self. Say, George!" she called.
George, look a-there. Wouldn't
Harry be ticlled t get that"
Il do know" grunted the man at
the table, shifting his position un-
easily.
"You see how it works, don't you!
Them little sails can be put up or
down; h'isted, | think they call it.
Say. he could sail it splendid on our
duck pond, couldn't he, George
81 s'pose so,' grumbled Mr.. Brown,
in a voice that distinctly said he wished
Mrs. Brown would shut up and
leave him alone.
Finally she laid the ship down and
went over to the book counter. Mr..
Brown followed her slowly, and stood
looking on sullenly, while she turned
over page after page of childish lit
erature You know, | must get a
book for Benny she said, by way Of
explanation; ''he don't seem to do
nothin' but read now since he's been
sick. He's rather have a nice new
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book than anything else. He's read
the old ones time and ag'in."
She selected one with pretty, bright
cover, and had it wrapped up; then
she went over to look at the dolls
There were all kinds of dolls, from
little china and bisque babies two
inches long to great wax dolls, that
wonid laugh and cry and that were
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A doll in his sock instead Of a gun
Now he says that Old Santa's fake. -
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Old Santa has spoiled this little boys fun
By making the slightest mistake
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80 many IdLths NSiS
strong that now lie broken,
And loving hearts that trusted with
out fear;
AT Christmas time last year
At Christmas time this year
So many of US find the world drear
And barren desert wherein blooms
no rose,
With mountain peaks surrounding 1t,
whose SHOWS
Have chilled our hearts, and turned
lfe's foliage sere,
AT Christmas time this year.
At Christmas time next year,
Who knows what changing fortunes
may be near?
Take courage then! For night shall
turn to day,
From Frightening skies the clouds
must roll away.
And faith and hope and love shaA all
be here
AT Christmas time next year.
Helen NJ Winslow, in Woman's
Journal.
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OW, George, amt
these little toy
tin kitchens Just
cute? Do YOU see
how nice they're
fixed up?' Ques-
ito n e d NJ rs.
Brown, anxious
Unexpectedly tug
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-01-15
Notice of Tableau.
Succession of Starkus Hoffpauir-
18TH Judicial District Court,
Parish of Lafayette-No.
21O3.

Whereas Cordelia Hofpaur of the parish
Of Lafayette, administrative of the estate of
Starkus Hoffpauir. has sled tahaeau ot
classification of debts and distribution of
FUNDS OF said estate, accompanied by her
petition, praying for the homologation Of
the same, and whereas the prayer Of said
petition has been granted by an order of
court bearing date January rs, 1898.
persons interested including the heirs Of
said deceased Starkus Hoffpauir, to make
opposition to said tableau and file same in
writing in my Office in the town of Lafa We tie,
said tableau should not be hcmolorate6 aaafl
confirmed.
E. G. VOORHEES,, Clerk.
January. II. 1898.
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Old PoOple.

Old people who require medi-
cine to regulate Hthe bowels and
kidneys will ind the true remedy IN
Electric Bitters. This medicine
does not stimulate and contains no
whlskey nor other intoxicant. but
acts as a tonic and Alternative. 1t
acts mildly on che stomach and
bowels. adding strength and giving
tone to the oseans. thereby aiding
nature in the Performance Of the
functions. Electric Bitters$is ian
excellent appetizer and aids diges-
ton. Old people 6nd it just ex-
,actly what they need. Price fifty
cents and 81 per bottle at VIM.
Clegg's drug store.
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Notice.

CARENcRo, La, January 4, 18o8.-Pub-
lie notice IS hereby given that saeetinp of
the stockholders of the Carencro Sugar
Manufacturing Company, Limited, is c., lied
at the Office of the company in Carencro,
Lafayette parish, Louisiana, in accordance
company, on January ~, 1893, for .n elecS
ton of the Board of Directors for the ensu-
ing year, and for the transaction of such
other business many be legally brought
before the meeting of the stockholders.
Y. E. DUPUIs, President.
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constabie's Sale.
DR.. BENJAMIN Guilheaus.xs.asW Willie
Watson--State of Louisiana-,
Parish of Lafayette, 9th
Ward. ezs

] By virtue Of . writ of seizure issued from
the 9th Justices Court aud to me directed,
have taken into my possession and w,ll-sell
to the last and highest bidder for cash, ia
front Of the justice of the peace's office in
the 9th ward between legal sale hours on
Saturday, Jan. Is, 1906,
the following described property, to-wit:
One COW and calf. ~
ANAToLE CORNER.
Constable 9th Ward
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Married.
Congressman Robert F. Brous-
sard was married in New Iberia, at
St. Peters Catholic Church, Janu-
airy II, to Miss Manette Apologize.
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TRUSTWORTHY AND AC-
w TIVE gentlemen or ladies to travel
for responsible, established house in Louisi-
ana. Monthly 500. SO and expenses. Posi-
ton steady. Reference. Enclose self adj
dressed stamped envelope. The Dosa,nion
Company, Dept. W. Chicago
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Mr.. A. Omer Patureau is manu-
facturer for very pretty silver key
check and chain, with name and
address attached. He charges IS
cents tor both. All orders left at
his barber shop near the depot will
receive prompt attention.
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4 city paper says Judge jos. "A.
bseeux, ex-suPefinteLdent OF public
education Of this State, and Hon.
Willie Burke, once superintendent
OF schools IN iberia, could not vote
propelly Tuesday. Il Il rather
svyhimsica1, It tue. -. 81
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Val1.bls n wom..

VoA0091O TO W0mo0s
Especially velsahle 10 women Is Browns
Iron Bitters- Backache vanishes, headache
disappears, strength takes the place of
weakness, and the glow Of health reatlily
come. to the pallid cheek when this Won
derful remedy 10 taken. For sickly children
OF over.orked nen it has no equal No home
should be without this famous remedy.
Browns Iron Bitters 10 sold by all dealers.
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Charles Bienvenu, of Baton
Rouge, was in Lafayette during the
week.
Judge Julian Mouton returned
from Opelousas Sunday.

Cards are out announcing the
marriage of Mr.. Nathan .Bzoussard,
'of this parish, and Miss, Mary Fos-
.-cett, Of Acadia. at: Crowley, Jane
uary 40, 1898. at the Methodist
Episcopal Church. ;:
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Moss & Mouton have just re-
-ceived direct from the factory, two
car loads of wagons, wide and
marrow tires of different capacities,
and some with bolster springs.
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Several Of our local nimrods
have organized a gun club aud will
get the necessary trap, etc, when
they will willingly meet all ncighbor-
ing competitors.
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Joe E. Mouton will receive SUBJ
scriptions for the following papers:
Times Demoerat.s sPicayune, Cou-
'rier-Journal, Home aud Farm, New
York World and Houston Post.
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c. D. Gould, representing a
Louisville hardware house, was in
town during the week, the guest of
the Cottage Hotel.
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a. Q. Patureau, the popular
Railroad Exchange barber, has the
agency for the Lake Charles Steam
Laundry. All orders left at. his
shop will receive prompt attention.
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A general assortment Of Plows,
Collars, Hames, Trace Chains,
Plow Lines and other farm supplies.
at Moss Bros. e. Co.'S.
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Quite large delegation of Lafa-
yette people went over to Crowley
last Sunday evening to attend the
Methodist conference in session
at that place.
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Orders for stove wood, cord wood
and Pittsburg coal promptly filled
by the Lafayette Wood and Coal
Yard.
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A. O. Patureau, the Popular
Railroad Exchange barber, has EN-
Eloyed another artist in his shop.
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Miss Beulah Young has been
spending several days in Lafay ette,
the quest of Miss Bessie Cornav.
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For Sale or Exchange.
One American horse, very gentle in har-
ness and under saddle, years old, one
creole milk COW, one year old calf, one
creole horse, years old, very gentle, one
hack tongue and shafts, one year old calf,
Durham and Jersey: Hand made este, ms.
Wanted-A young man, whise or col
oced good salary.
For sale-A residence, lot 2zo and
200 feet, in Opelousas; terms easy.
For sale-31oo acres of land. $50 un-
der fence, 1000 high land, Goo rice laad;
balance very good range
Wanted-Io to 20 acres, or miles
from town, with small residence.
W0nte4-A position or employment,
wants to study medicine, years old, re-
siding in New Orleans; reference furnished
For Sa1e--Two lots on Vermlion Street.
For Sale-Three adjoining lots. corner
Vermilion and johnson Streets. 49, -
For Sale-sixty-three azpents wood
land
Wanted-A colored woman to attend
to the keeping in order of a physicians
Office.
Northumberland as handy. all
around boy.
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State Of Loaisiana. rarlsh 81 Lsle-I
yette-I 9TH Judicial Dis
trict Court. +.

.l Lis. :, e g;1:s and Rs,I. k.s s. g
for Lafayette Parlsh. In6tssaiIa. Said term
commencing 90 MoodsyS 1sh1nary four
teen'h. "A. p ?. 1898. e vii
PIRSTs WEEK.
Petit and rgrand Jurors drawn for the lsrst
week beginning Monday, February -, 1893.
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Tan colored jacket with large
pearl buttons. Find r please leave
1t at this Office and receive reward.
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The New York World, three times
a week for one dollar year. Joe
E. Mouton, agent.
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Mr.. Avery Theall and family are
spending few days in Lafayette,
the guests of Mrs. Louis Mouton.
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Subscribe for the Times Demo
crat, twice week for one dollar a
year. Joe E. Mouton, agent.
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hereby certify that the above and forcgo-
ing is true and correct list Of jurors draw.
to serve at the regular jury term of the 18th
Judicial District Court, IN and for the parish
of Lafayette, La, beginning Monday,
February 10. 1895
Witness my official signature and seal of
Office, this azd7 day Of Decenber, A.
d. 1897.
ED G. VOORHEES,, Clerk Of Court
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Creole Cough Cure is an infalli-
ble remedy; IS cents bottle at
Moss Pharmacy.
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Found.

One gray horse, about six or seven years
old, about four feet high, not branded.
Found with saddle and bride On about four
weeks ago. Apply at this Office.
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The public and private schools
of the town have re-opened with a
large attendance.
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FOR SALE, RENT, OR Elk.
CHANGE.
BY AMBROSE MOuTON.

FOR SALE-Improved town property,
4 two corners. facing two streets, I4o
and 96 feet. Residence with two rooms.
and fruit trees, facing Mrs. Beraud's and
Convent.
Lot 20, Mccomb Addition, IS and 1zs
feet, adjoining corner lots, facing rail-
road on Grant Avenue. opposite corner of
Hotel with zz rooms, large dining ROOM
two large halls one in each story of full
frontiag railroad, well patronized.
Three valuable business lots, adjoining
one another, fronting Lincoln Avenue, each
IS and 12s feet, fronting also on third street.
Three adjoining lots. fronting on Live
Oak Avenue and opening on Convent street,
each SO feet front. 1928 -
One lot ON Stewart street, Mouton's addi-
tisn, near Sprole's hotel, so aud 100 feet.
Part of lot 81, old town; residence, 4
rooms, out buildings, pecan trees; 50 andsoo
feet.
Sugar and cotton plantations. residences,
cottages, land, lots horses, cattle, etc.
A plantation 4 miles from town, residence.
and out buildings; teams, cows, hogs, etc.
Nestuencc % Two aots 100 feet front,
McComb Addition; adjoining sterling grove;
* story, 2 rooms, finished.
Cottage near depot; lot 50 aud IFS feet;
3 roozas, finished 49,
Tweaty acres facing public and rail
roads, fenced. part in corperaeion-
Oak Grove near town, acres, enclosed
aad improved. -. e.,
4 acre truck-p.tch, improvements, near
town, on shares.
One larcH Lot Mile, A<3rl;.;o.
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c. ID. Caffery has bought the
Mcbride property near the bank
building.
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Ike Broussard returned from
Baton Rouge Monday.

Miss Julie Revillon left Tuesday
for Rayne.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Tilgman Darby
were in town Monday. :.
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Misses H. and Stella Trahan are
spending few days in the Crescen,
City.
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Presbyterian Church.
Services every first and third Sunday 1t
I =. m. aud p. m. Sunday school ut
10 .. m. II. w. WALLACE, PAstor.
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Fresh garden seeds at the Moss
Pharmacy.
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About twenty tickets were spoile d
q this parish ct Tuesdays election.
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Miss Lila Olivier is spending 4
few days in Lafayette, the guest OF
Mrs. Louis Mouson.
Dave Mouton spent Sunday and
1donday in St. Martinville.

Felix Sales made trip to New
Iberia Sunday.
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REAL ESTATE
And General coIlectinR Agency.

Registering all professions, occupations
and iaborers, wishing positions or enploy
ment Property to sell, rent or exchange.
parish, obtained or Inquired INTO.
PROMPT, strict and undivided attention
given to all business entrusted to my care.
AMBROSE MOUTON.
POSf.O6fce Bnlldin0.
Lafay0kte, La.
References-J.g 6. Parkerson, vice
president First National Bank; O.sC. Mou-
ton, attorney; Moss Bros & Co, userchants.
and Mouton Bros. merchants ST.
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Edward Mouton and William
Neveu went to Rayne Tuesday.