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The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-05-18

The oratorical contest between the lit
erarV societies Of the State Normal Of
this city, and of the State industrial In
stItute of Ruston, took place at the lat
ter place last Saturday and resulted In
q victory for tour Normal. The Mon
roe Star, from which city the judges
were selected, gives the following ac-
count Of the contest:
The oratorlcal contest at Ruston Sat-
urday night between representatives Of
the NatchItoches Normal School and
RustOn Industrial Institute was warmly
contested one and the honOrs were div
ided.
The contest was limited to two con-
tcstants from each school, the Normal
being represented by L. K. Wright and
j. l.. Johnston End the Industrial by
LOwery COrdill and N. n. Conigsberg.
Mr.. J. n. Young, Of BOvce, presided
and Col. Wade Il. Young, Mr.. o. =
Dawkins and Prof. D. r. Showalter, all
of this city, were selected to act as
Judges. ~
The points to &c decided were which
contestant was the best orator and
which exCelled In subject matter and
composition.
The OrauOns were all fine, showing
that North Louisiana has some prom
iGing young men who will soon occupy
the field OF OratOrS and win additional
Iaurels and hOnors
Mr.. T. E. Wright. Of the State Nor
NAL was anjudged the best orator and
Sir. LOweIy CUrdill, Of the Industrial
Institute, carried off the honor Of hav.
ing prepared the finest Grafton rs to
subject matter and excellence of conf
position.
The attendance WAS large and much
interest was taken in the contest.
1t goes without saying that every
body here heartily rejoice. over the sucA
cess.
Now that these contesta have been
inaugurated we trust that they Will be
continued, as they are great stinnlant
to the students. Let's nave one with the
State University and Tulane and chow
them that they are not the only pebbles
on the beach
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-05-18
civ 0oYernlent Affairs.

The Council held meeting during
the week. the first IN over three months.
Ordinances were passed, granting per-
mission 10 the Cumberland Telephone
Company to erect its line within the
city limits, and purchasing the gasoline
Imp that has been on exhibition for the
past week, and authorizing the building
of a plntform on the river front between
Horn and st. Denis streets, for the
use of the Brass Band in giving open
air concerts.
The two last acts Of the council ale
the best they have done In many months.
A good light at the bridge has been
long needed, and now That the lamp for
tina: purpose has been secured it should
be lighted every night, moon CT no
moon. 4
The cart is still Bling up holes. 1t is
working on what is known OBJ the map
as SibleY street, but better known as
Cypress Lane" NEAR the old American
graveyard. The lane needed fillinO, but
1t needs draining worse.
The police has but little to do these
days IN the arresting line, He says the
town Is quiet. The exchequer of the
city. however, has been Increased by the
addition of the following fines: Roper.
drunk and dlsorderly. $3.50; Ben Con-
ley coIored, assault and battery, $500
and cost.
His Honor Mayor Greneaux, tells US
that the scheme for water works is on
again. and that it lie going to be sue
cess this time. Amen, say US all.
Tax collector, Klle, ia enjoying fly
time. with nothing TO do.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-05-18
n. LICHTENSTEIN O. SON.
First Communion.

To-day class of boys and girls will
begin Retreat under Rev. Father An
dries, the final preparation for making
their first communion, which auspIcious
event, the first important one in their
young lives, will OCCUR next Sunday. On
the same occasion His Grace BisAop
Durier will confer on the young COM
munlcants the holy rite Iof confirmation
which sacrament ls imposing and I'M
pressive as we'll as very beautiful.
The Enterprise felIcitates the parents
and young people upon this happy
epoch and publishes their names below
Mabel Henry, Sadie Watson, Ncva
Chaplin, Allie johnson, LeOna Gre
nranx. Zephyr Ware, Eugene Flanner'
Rosa Rambert, Annie Harrison, Edward
MetOyer, Willie Cotton, Tommie RaggiO
Edith Morse, August DeImas and LOUIS
Jimbert
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-05-18
Sheriff. Sale.
We'll Bros. & Bauer vs.. Mrs. Catherine
Caboroux.

We'll Bros. & Bauer vs.. Mrs. Catherine
Caboroux.
10th District Court, Parish of NatchitO-
ches La.-No. 1929.
By virtue of writ Of Fl. Fa. issued in
the above entitled and numbered suit,
and to me directed, / have seized and
will offer for sale, at public auction. to
the last and highest bidder, at the prin-
cipal front door of the courthouse IN
city and parish of Natchitoches. on
SATURDAY, MAY Goth, 1899,
at - clock M, the following property,
toGwit:
The life usufruct of Mrs. G. Caboroux
in and to $500 acres of land on both sides
of Cane River, bounded above by the
Ross place, below by lands OF the es-
tate of D r. Carroll, being same prop
erty, the usufruct Of which was be-
queathed to Mrs Caboroux by M. Glva-
hOvich; the life. usufruct Of SAID CabO-
roux to oxen, 6 old wagons, l buggy,
| carriage; also the full ownership of
the following property, to-wit: engine
and boiler; ginstands, feeders and con-
densers; with all attachments; also one
cotton press, 2 mules and horses.
Terms of Sale-Cash, with benefit Of
j. w. FREEMAN,
Apl. IL. sheriff.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-05-18
Sheriff Sale.

Tenth District Court, Parish eff Match
itOches, La NO. 122l6.
John A. Barlow, Executor, VIZ. Mrs. E.
+. Moore.
By virtue of a writ of seizure and sale
issued out of the 10th Judicial District
Court of Louisiana In and for the Parish
of NatchitOches, and to me directed,
have seized and will offer for sale at
public auction at the principal front
door of the courthouse in the city and
Parish of Natchitoches. La. on
SATURDAY, JUNE 3rd, 1899.
within the legal hours Ut sale the fol-
lowing described property, situated in
the Parish of Natchitoches, to-wits
A certain tract of land on the left bank
of Red River descending with all the
improvements thereon, containing 23S
acres bounded above by lands of Mrs. A
Breazeale. below by lands of Mrs. Z. E
Moore, front by Red River, and being
the same property acquired by Mrs. Z.
Z Moore from her father by inheritance
also an undivided "a interest IN $40 acres
of land on or near Bayou kisatcbie and
being Sec. L. Il. s, and the undivl-
ded "a interest in q tract Of land on Ba-
you Bourbeux in The Parish of Natchi.
toches and containing so acres and
known as the Brake, bounded above by
heirs Of A. B. Sompayrac, below by
lands of Jack Landreaux ana FL. L. Gal
lien and front by Bayou BOurbeux. The
two last mentioned tracts acquired by
inheritance from John Tucker. To sat
isfv and pay certain mortgage note ex-
ecuted bV said Mrs. E. E. Moore payable
to her own order and by her Endorsed
in blank for the sum of S165O Sixteen
hundred and fifty dOllars) with per
cent interest from maturity and III per
cent attorneys fees less credit of four
hundred and seventy dollars and eighty
five cents $40 85) paid Sth June, 1924.
Terms of Saie-Cash. with benefit of
appraisement.
J. w. FREEMAN,
Apl. q Sheriff.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-05-18
Base Ball.

The third game between Ro beline and
Natchit }ches f0ilec to materialize last
Saturday, as was expected, and there
was, in consequence, considerable dis
appointment.
The told schemers'' failed to perfect
their organization, and, therefore, there
was no game last Sunday, save scrub
game between two ''picked=up" mines.
The MAY showed what good material
we haye among the boys for strong
team. TIE ''schemers," we believe, are
afraid Of the youngsters.
The NatchitOchians leave Sunday
morning for MaPksviIle, where, in the
afternoon Of that day. they will play
their first match. game with the team Of
that city. OF course, we wish our boys
easy success, butt
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-05-18

On Monday night the Lesche held it's
last regular meeting for the Spring of
1899, and enjoyed very good program !.
MFs. MCVoy read q criticism on
George Elliot's Ethics and Religion and
Miss Lawless concluded the Lesche tour
with paDer on A visit TO VesuYfus. A
general discussion of George EIIiot's
works followed. participated in quite
literally by all the members present.
Quite an animated discussion followed
IS whether or not the. Lesche would end
tie pleasant lab0rs Of the year and sink
INTO state OF innocuous desuetude rs
to club life, until the fall Of 1899 with
ont giving an entertainment 10 the ma
ture Of banquet. literary evening of
club talent. foreign talent. or a social
evening. but fer once 10 the history Of
theeCiUb Il was question OF ''many wO-
men at different mInds''and It was final.
~ decided by vote to quietly adjourn
until the second Monday after the Nor
laal opens next Fall, unless the diff
ferent minds or the many women change
and then there will be brilliant feast,
IateIlsc:uai or otherwise, in store for
possibly more than are included in the
E.9sche club.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-05-18
The As You Like Its.

Miss Zama Scarborough was the
charming young hostess Of her club on
last Friday evening when she entertain
ed in delIghtfulIyhovel way.
The guests were ushered into the
handsome parlor flower ladened, and
after being seated iE circle were hand
ed cards divided into sections and their
skill as personal portrait sketchers test
ed. Much merTime6t ensued and when
time was called It was found that
Messrs. W. Lafargue and Edmond Pru-
ahomme, and Misses Estelle TricheI and
Dena Suddath were entitled to draw for
the prlze, and it resulted IN the first
FAMED Young man carrying off the first
prize while theIfrst named young lady
captured the second.
An elaborate course supper was served
Consisting Of tirkey4and chicken salad
sandwiches, Strawberries and whipped
cream, sherbelt, frozen fruits and cakes
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-05-18
The Progressive League.

The inillatory step in the Organization
of Progressive League in accordance
with our suggestions Of the past few
weeks was taken on Monday even
ing when some twenty odd of the most
progressive and public-spIrited bust.
ness and professional men of the CITY or
invitation of Mr.. julius Akron, met al
the Breazeale Insurance Agency office
to discuss the question of the advise
bilitv and necessity tor such an orRani-
cation.
The spirit of all in attendance was o.
earnest, enthusiastic interest, which we
believe foretelIs the success of the I'M
dertaking.
A committee Of five, Messrs. Simcoe
Walmsley, W. T. Cunningham, J. L.
Weaver, S. II. Hill and U. p. Breazeale.
was appointed to draft q charter and set
of laws tor the government of the asso-
citation
The objects of the organization are to
promote, encourage and to foster by all
lawful means the commercial, educa-
tIonal, agricultural. and other interests
of the City and Parish of Natchltoches
and the inhabitants thereof.
The work of the association will be
dist ibuted among twelve committees,
to be known as follows: Banking and
Finance; Arbitration; Health and SAM
tation; Commerce aud Manufactures;
Agricultural and Immigration; Rates
aud Transportaaiou Real Estate and
Taxation; Education; Entertainment;
Municipal Reform; statistics; Purchas-
ing.
The chafrmen of these twelve COM
mittees will form the governing COM
nnttee.
The next meeting will be held at the
courthouse O-morrow, (FridaY) even
ing at 8 O'Clock, at which time the com
mittee of five will report ana a perma-
pent organization effected. All who
attended the meeting Monday have
pledged themselves to be present, and
every white male citizen over eighteen
years of age of town or parish who
wishes to become member and lend
his AID in advancing the interests of his
town and parish is, cordially inYlted to
be present.
We earnestly hope there will be full
attendance. We will have more to say
of the ORGANIZATION next week.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-05-18

The Teacners' Institute convene at
the college Monday morning. the ses-
sion being opened with appropriate exc
efcises. The attendance Of teachers from
all sections Of the parish is fairly agOod
and the session, as we 60 to press. lie
progressing most satisfactorily. Prot
J, B, AswelI, State InstIsnte Conductor
assisted by Parish superintendent j. NJ.
Dawes, ls in charge % the institute.
Prof. AsweIl IL an educator Of dIetin-
guished ability and those OF otr citizens
who heard hls splendid lecture Tuesday
night and who have watched the able
manner In which he conducts the instr
tute work realize that he Is the right
man IN the right place HIS compre-
hensive and practical talks on educa-
tfonal topics and his remarkable success
as an educator are we'll calculated 10
prove IN Inspiration 70 all teachers who
come In contact with him.-Webster
Signal.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-05-18
The Grammar SEXUAL Benefit.

The entei tainnent given on Saturday
for the benefit of the Grammar School
was gratifying success to the young
teachers and their pupils who had Ia
bored so hard for 1t. 1t was well attend
ed ana every substantial and delieacy
of the season was served very literally
at reasonable prices. AS tit was for a
worthy public cause 1t was well patron
lied and the young ladies will have the
neat little sum of $63 to buy number
of school room necessities, for which
object the entertainment was given.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-05-18
YOU CANvr GET RESTED

Because That Tired Fee cling ID not the
result of exertion. Il Is due to the un-
healty condition of your blood. This
vital fluid should give nOurishments to
every organ, nerve and muscle. But it
cannot do this unless IL is rich and pure.
That ID what you want to cure That
Tired Feeling-pure, rich blood. Hood
Sarsaparila will helm you ''get rested"
Ii will give you pure, rich blood, give
you vI9or and vitality and brace you up
so that you may feel we'll all through
the coming summer. If you haYe never
tried HOod's Sarsaparilla, do so now,
and see how it energies and vitalizes
your whole system.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-05-18
EIdredQe B,

We solicit permission to place in any
household 10 this community one of
our Eldredge B Sewing Machines and
after 80 days If you do not adL,it that 1t
is the .lightest running and best ma
chine you ever saw we will take the
machine back without charge fof using.
You cannot break needle or thread, and
the most ignorant person ca"nOt dam
age this machine by use. Call and see
them and be convinced that we have the
best thing 10 the way Of q sewing ma
chine now on the market. Williams,
Weaver q O'QuIn.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-05-18

Friday night, May 18th at 8 O'CLOCK,
9iYen by the Loulsians State Band nj
the band pavilion on Front street Oppo-
site the burnt district,
Chas. Van Alstvne. musical director
PROGRAM.
/. Two Step, Bellies of Newport
Goldsmith.
2. Overture. Medley. Selection oil
southern plantation songs. Conterno
8. Moonlight Serenade. Squire.
(EuohonIum reverie, Mr.. J. Wesley
Jones)
SEQ ttish Kentucky Jubilee singers,
CarneS.
Intermission 10 minutes.
5. March. Our flag. Carlo Mora.
6. Tramp, Tramp. Tramp. ROliln-
son. (Euphonium solo, Mr.. ], Wesley
Jones.)
z. Waltz. Danube Waves. Ivano-
vici.
8. Galop. Finale. j. o. Casey.
j. Wesley Jones, business manager.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-05-18

Efuit. Mich, Is one of the many thou
sand OF Pe-ru-na's friends. This is what
she says to DIR. Hartman:
"We have used your Pe.ru-na with
che most remarkable results and would
not be without it. We have always
recommended IL to our friends. A few
years ago purchased bottle Of your
Pe-ru-na and after seeing its results,
recommended it TO my grocer who was
troubled with dyspepsia. the curing Of
which induced her to sell it in her
store. She has sold large amounts of
It. MY daughter has just been cured
Of jaundice with Pe-ru-na. My pen
would grow weary we're / to begin to
tell you OF the numerous cures Pe-ru-na
has effected in our immediate vicinity
within the last couple of years"
- DR.. HartnnanF F'residentof the SuFgi-,
cal Hotel, Columbus. Ohio, will counsel
and prescribe for City thousand women
this Ear free of charge. Every suffer-
Ing woman should write for special
question blank for women, and have
DR.. Hartman's book. Health and
Beauty" AL druggists sell Pe-ru-na-
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-05-18

with its usual public spirit The Band
was out On Saturday afternoon furnish
png music for the grammar school en-
tertaisment, and added much to the
success Of the affair. On the way re-
turning 10 their hall, they serenaded
Mayor tirepesux AZ bis place Of buslaess
IN recognition u bis efforts in their he
half in securing froia the CITY \ band
STAND. rue first open air concert, We
pne .rs,and. viii be given On tomorrow,
Fri2 u evening.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-05-18
OFFICIAL ORGAN.
The Enterprise is the Official
Organ of the City and Par.
ish of NatchitOches.
THE LODGES.
WEEKLY

A. +. & A. NJ.
PHOENIX Lodge No. 3S-Simcoe
WalmsIey. w. NJ; j. C., Trlchel, Jr ,
Eec'y. Meets first and third Wednes-
days. 1t z p. m.
ODD FELLOWS.
stOnewall Lodge No. IS. P. ].
Gibson. n. g.; G. +. Powell, Sec'y.
Meets First and Third Tuesdays al 30
p m,
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.
Natchltoches Lodge No. 80. U. z
Breazeale. G. e.; Adolph L'herissOn. K
Of r. and 3. Meets second and fourth
Thursdays at p. m.
A. o. 4. W
i'll. Weaver. M. w. u. l.. Suddath,
Recorder. Meets second and fourth
Wednesdays at 80 p. m.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-05-18

Nowadays when women are trying to
do everything 1t is not strange that many
thing are over-done. h IS not strange
that there are all klndsiof physical and
mental disturbances. IL the woman
who is a doctor, or lavyer. or a jour.
nalIst, or IN business would not try to
be a society wUnEss IT might be diff
ferent; but the woman who knows when
sue has done days work has yet to be
born. Usually wOman's way is TO
keep doing until she drops. Working
In. this way has manifold evils. The
most common trouble resulting from
over .exertion, either mentally or ply
sicalIY, Is constipation of the bowels.
with all It's attendant horrors.
DR.. PIerce's Pleasant Pellets are the
most effectual remedy in the market.
They work upon the System easily, ma
turallY. There Is no unpleasant nausea
after taking them. No gripinS-no pain
no discomfort. They are composed
of material that 20 through the system
gradually, collecting all impurities and,
like the good little servants that they
are; dispOsing OF them effectually.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-05-18

,fhe popular drug firm Of Janin &
Suddath have '1posted" magnificent
advertisement IN front of their plac Of
business, IN the shape Of large mortar
and Uestle. 1t is something handsome
and real swell aud city like.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-05-18
NOTICE.

Succession Of L. St. Anne Prudhomme,
NJ, A. Pfudhomme Natural Tutrix hav-
ing this day fled her final account az re-
gard EulaIie EmelIne and ST Anne Pru-
dhOmme and her annual account Of tu-
torship with respect to Lillian Prudhom-
me, notice is hereby given that said &C
connt will be duly homoloyated as pray
ed for unless opposition be made thereto
within the time prescribed by law.
H. n. HYAMR,
May At. Clerk.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-05-18

A number of papers published 10 some
Of the smaller to wns,of not half the size
or importance of NatchItoches. that have
lately had water works put in. are extol.
ing the merits. comfort, luxury, pleas
ure aud profit that have accrued there
from, particularly during the long con-
tinued absence OF rain. How long will
II be before The Enterprise win be able
10 do likewise
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-05-18
NOTICE.

Will be at MarthaviIIe, Ward 5, on
Monday, May 29th hext. and at Beulah.
Ward 8, on Tuesday. May Both next, for
the purpose of registering the voters of
said ward.
THOS. F. PORTER,
Registrar of Voters, Parish of n atch-
itOchesG
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-05-18

There was vitascOpe show In town
Friday and saturday nights Of last week
but az u failed to do the proper klnd Of
advertising she a:teadanee on TIE first
night was very meagre and 80 very
aIim on the second that the manager
~efunded the money Of the few who
were out and closed the bah.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-05-18
THE CELEBRATED SADDLE STALLION
- Hector Denmark

viii make the season of 1899, at Deva-
renne's Stable. Registered as No. 4O4 in
the National Saddle Horse Breeders Reg
lister.
Rich bay stallion, Is Ia hands high,
Star. Bred by Pat DOlan, Winchester, Ky.
Standardization 81, by Cromwell %.
DANDY HalcOrR, End dam by Jewel
Denmark 10. no by Washington Denmark
So, Sd dam by Look Ont, he BY the Spoake
horse, he By Washington Denmark s.
4th dam by John billiard. Jr., he by John
billiard, r. S.
For further particulars apply to
G.. L. DEVAREENES,
Apl, 81 Narchfeches. La.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-05-18
saah. nnora and RIInda.

We have closed out cars Of sash,
doors and blinds, &C., In just one week
ans new mahlna 10 another ear. II
you need anything Of the kind give us
your order and save fully % per cent.
We are headquarters for th 10 eulff. See
rs~ Williams. Weaver d O'Quin.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-05-18

Miss Rachel Simon was the last hos
tess that entertained the Merry Sixteen
aud royal entertainment did she give
her club.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-05-18
Hosiery and ffandkerchlefs.

Largest and cheapest variety, funs
ming from i've cents up. Ask the price
and then look elsewhere. You will come
back to buy. ). A. DucoarBau s Son.
NAY Is 1t.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-05-18

Ciarke's specially is fine line Of
spectacles and eye glasses of the finest
brands. Give HIM trial order and You
will be pleased.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-05-18
Court House News.

The temple Of justice continues as
quiet as it was last week. The only
break in the monoton9 Of holding down
the Offices is the OCCASIONAL appearance
of lawyer who drops in to ''lOok at
some records" to make it appear that
he has some business il all the rest of
the world has strux fly time; but he
fools nobody unless it he himself.
The sherlff andldepuhes are lelsurily
making out the list of lax debtors who
are delinquents, preparatory to adver-
tlsIng them next week.
The Chief Justices s&nctum eancto-
rum, has been deserted since the last
fish trust was related.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-05-18
SATURDAY, MAY 2Oth, 1899,

at II O'Clock m. the following property,
tO-wit:
The life usufruct of Mrs. c. Caboroux
in and to $500 acres of land, on both
sides of Cane River. bounded above by
the Ross place, below by lands of the
estate Of D. r. Carroll, and being same
property, the usufruct of which was
bequeathed to Mrs. Caboroux by NJ.
GiVanovich; also the life usufruct OF
said CabOroux to 8 oxen, 8 old wagons,
one buggy. one carriage, % mules and
l3 horses; also the full ownership of
mules and horses, engine and boiler
2 ginstands, 2 feeders and condensers.
with all attachments; also one cotton
press; also one lot of merchandise in
the Marco store house, consisting of
dry goods, groceries, etc; also mules
and 8 horses.
Also the unexpired lease Of the Marco
plantation, the life usufruct of which
Mrs. Cathrine Csboroux is owner, to-
gether with all right and privileges
thereto as shown by the lease contract
as well as all mOvables thereto belong
ing.
Terms of Sale-Cash, with benefit of
appraisement.
J.W. FREEMAN.
Apl. IL Sheriff.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-05-18

The Enterprise Is In receipt Of an In
YItailan TO attend the final exercises Of
the LOUISIANA Industrial Institute that
are from June- 10th to 14th. inclnsives
RTssldert B. @. caldwell, Of the Nor
NAL win deliver the commencement adj
dress.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-05-18

We raralyze nur competitors on EN-
brOideries. See them. Williams, Wea-
yer q G'Quin.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-05-18

FhdFe waE 4 ~vrF- Pheasant little dance
Ut the Comus on Saturday night.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-05-18
LOCAL CLEANINCS.

Blouse Suits SOC. each. Williams,
Weaver & o'Quln.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-05-18
Perfect Health

Perfect Health
Keep the system Imperfect Of
der by the occasional use Of
TUFTS Liver Pills. They reg
ulate the bowels and produce
A Vigorous Body.
For sick headache, malaria, bill.
iousness, constipation and kin
dred diseases, anabsolute cure
TUFTS Liver PILLS