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Letters from the people.
/ Want Some Hush Money.
Mr.. Editor:

MT. Editor:
lam mad; yes, devilish mad; the Bos-
sos have not offered me any Of the spar g
change which they in the goodness OF
their hearts are protecting influential
citizens to squat low. who are no more
worthy Of their generosity than myself.
Why they have not even offered lne a
plate Of fried oysters. OF which l am
very fond. while distributing free Iun-
ches. Again when they were martial.
ing their dark horses for the coming
fray they did not think Of me and pre-
sent my name as candidate. would
like to know where they can find dar-
ker horse than myself, for l have never
trod the devious paths that lead to poll
cal slums. Some Of the Bosses years ago,
were very partial to dark horses-parli.
cularly to those with dark skins and
short hair. And they did not even re-.
spect me enough to inform me of their
secret plOttings 10 expel from official
rauk comrade on the plea that he is
no longer tit for field duty because. as
they say, he is mentally and physically
incapable Of active service. Some made
fair promises if he would retire to pri.
vacy fo- the time being without protest
against their schemes. but the old sol
der did not want to quit ranks, a. he
knew promises are like pie crust-easi-
ly broken. They have not asked me to
write any speeches for them. / was
even willing-in fact. expected to get
the job of writing the love letters of
their lOye-smitten widOwered lieutenants
who are busily engaged drumming up
recruits for their decimated army. For
all these slighis am going to speak for
Fleming Il Co., and do not intend to
charge one cent, l feel like Admiral
Dewey when he was abused for giving
his house to his wife. II feel hurt, ] am
cut to the quick. l never felt so badly In
my life, want the Bosses t. know it.
lam mad because they are calling
everybody republican who will not be
led by his nose to the polls and vote as
they dictate. II they doubt my demo-
cracy will send to q far western state
and get the speech that wrote In 1872
against Horace Greeley, which has been
lying at the BUTTON Of box ever siuce;
1t il doubtless rs yellow as n mamie leaf
ia Autumn. tut it is legible never got
a chance to deliver it because | was the
only democrat IN that little tow. of
1890 inhabitants who would not v0t
fw Greeley. The bosses Of that town
.,u.dni invite .Cir to their meetings and
! ...s,o res. pS..4ta.!s Lad ever si.le.
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The Christmas Tree for the benefit of
the Convent Of Mercy will take place on
Sunday Dec. 18th, at College hall. Door
open at 1920 a. ID. Entertainment in
the evening at 7:3O sharp. Tickets 25cts
every ticket draws a prize.
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POLICE JURY.
Regular Meeting of the Police Jury Of
The Parish Of st. Martin, held December
4th A. D. 1889.

At 10 o'clock A. NJ. the MEETING lie call.
ed to order. The Roll was called. All
Members presents.
Minutes Of last Meeting were read
and approved, after having been cOrrec-
ted as to geographical division Of First
end Seconds az to road thus;
First ward-Poli No ALI that sec-
ton Of the ward. East of Bayou TOrtue.
First wArd-POn No 2-Ali that Sec
tiou Of the ward. West Of Bayou Tortue.
Second ward-Poil No ALI that sec.
tion Of the ward above Little Pigeon.
Second Ward-Poll No gall that sec
ton of the ward below Bayou Pigsan.
Upon satisfactory evidence having
heen furnished to this Body by Mr.. j. II.
Salles that an error was committed to
hts detriment OH his assessment of 1899
as to q certain tract OF swamp or low
land assessed at SOC when it should
haye been 600 as shown by his sworn
affidavit, the Sheriff. Tax Collector ia
hereby authorized to allow reduction
claimed, say $5O0-as regards the Pa
rish Tax, provided said reduction is ad-
United and authorized by the Assessor.
The Clerk wss authorized to dispose at
public sale to lowest bidder of the Con-
tract for the Official JOurnalship of the
Parish Tor the year 1900 on Saturday
Both inst, at II O'Clock a. NJ. Sale to
take place at Ceur; House door; terms
and conditions to be made known by the
Clerk, previous to or at time Of sale.
The Clerk was further authorized to
dispose. in likewise manner, of Contract
for keeping Bridge at St. Martinville,
during the year 1900, sale to take place
on said Bridge on Saturday 3Oth inst. at
IL o'clock ~, terms and conditions to be
made known by the Clerk previous to or
at time of sale.
Police Jurors Martin and Patin. were
authorized to dispose, on same day, same
terms and conditions of the Contracts
Tor keeping. the former Bridge at Bteaux
Bridge and the latter. Bridge at Cecilia.
during the year 1900.
Recess IL How taken until 2 o'clock D.
m.
Evening acknowledging again call
ed to order at 3 O'Clock p. N.
The Clerk was directed to notify the
Railroad Co, to have crossing made on
public road on west side OF COulee La
tiOlais, calling on Armand Roberts for
instructions il needed.
The President was authorized to &C.
cept anG sign act of donation of a pub.
lie road from parties, resident land own
ers Of that locality. said road TO lead
frcn Bayou Teche t. Declouets Railroad
switch. Magenta Plantation. 9Th ward.
Bridges on laid road to be built during
next year.
Tn, Parish Traasu. pr now calls ON
this Body AM turns over $lOl6 SO in Pa
g!sh Checks, Vouchers aud Jurors and
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letter. Salt. Rheum and Eczema.

The intense itching and smarting in
rcidsnt to these diseases, is instantly al
1ayed by applving Chamberlain's Eye
and Skin Ointment. Many very bad
cases have been permanently cured by
1t. 1t Is equally efficient for itching
piles and a favorite remedy for sore nip.
pies. chapped hands. chilblains. frost
bites and chronic sore eyes. 25cts per
box. For saleby T. j. Liable.
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See our prices for JOB work.
SHERIFF'S SALE.
State of Louisiana, Parish of st. Martin.
18th Judicial District Court
No 9525.
j. B. WATKINS d AIS
OMER MARTIN.

By virtue of a writ of Seizure and sale issued
in the above entitled and numbered suit and to
me directed by the Hon. 10Th Judicial District
Court in and for the Parish Of St. Martin dated
November 9th 1899. | have seized and will pro-
coed to sell at public auction to the last and
highest bidder at the Court House door in the
town of st. Martinville, between the legal sale
hours on
SATURDAY the 18th day Of DECEMBER 1899
the following described property to-wit:
A certain tract of land situated near the town
o; Breaux Bridge on the west side Of Bayou
Teehe measuring arpents front on said Bayou
by 40 arpents in depth and containing 240 ar
pents in superficial area, it being the upper or
northern portion of Sec. 102 0 y r East and Of
Bee. 10 T 8 Il 5 East in the southwestern land
District of Louisiana Bounded north by land
of widow Charles Hebert, on the East by Beyou
Teche, on the west by Vslery Thibodeaux, and
on the south by Cezaire Angel.
Seized and sold to satisfy said above mention
ed writ. Terms and conditions CASH,
Sheriff's Office this 10th day of Nov. 1899.
D. REEFS, Sheriff;
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Advertise in the Messenger.
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FOR SALE.
IN ST. MARTINNILLE.

A town lot measuring about 300 feel
front Oh Main street by about 4SO feet
in depth, 20 Rousseau street, with dwell
ling house, cistern. corn crib, stable,
small house for servant. garden, fences
six pecan bearing trees, all in good con
ditiOn. Apply to C. Fl. MOUTON.
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Advertise in the Messenger.
SUCCESSION SALE.
In the matter of the succession of
AlphOnse Jean Louis.
Probate Docket No 3003.
18th Judicial District Court.
State of Louisiana, Parish of st. Martin.
SUCCESSION SALE.
Probate Docket No SOO3.
18th Judicial District Court.
State of Louisiana, Parish of st. Martin

BY virtue of an order and commission
from the Honorable the Nineteenth Ju-
dicial District Court of the State of Lou
isiana, in and for the Parish of St. Mar
tin. to me directed, l will offer for sale
and will sell or cause to be sold by any
duly authorized and qualified officer. at
public auction for Cash. to the last and
highest bidder, at the residence of the
deceased, in the Parish of st. Martin be-
ginning on
Thursday, January IL, 1900,
the following described property baiOng-
ing to the succession of AlphonsS Jea q
Louis. viz:
1. A tract of land situated In the LIST
ward of st. Martin Parish, La, contain
ing Thirty seven 4 arpents (311s) in Sill
perfcial area. Bounded North by land
FORMERLY belonging to Mrs. C. Delahous-
save; South by land Of Ernest Miller,
East by iandS OF Louis 81 ais and West
by that OF A. Landry.
2. Another tract of land situated In
the same ward and Parish and contain
ing 90 seven am half superficial az
pents being tho north half of part of
South East quarter of North West quar-
ter OF Section twenty six, Township ten
S. r. Seven East. S. W. Land District of
Louisiana. Bounded north by lands Of
j. B. Levert. East by land of Mrs. A.
Hamilton. South by that Ut 4. Miller,
and West by land of A. Lahdry.
Also three mules, one cart, one buggy
and many other articles too numerous
to enumprate.
HENRY JEAN LOUIS,
Administrator.
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CuhCn nihn FOR THE ..
OuDSCllD6 MESSENGER
DISEASES OF THE SKIN.

The intense itching and smarting Incl.
dent to eczema, letter, salt-rheum, and other
diseases ofthe skin is instantly allayed by
applying Chamberlain's Eye and Skin
Ointment. Many very bad cases have been
permanently cured by it. 1t is equally
efficient for itching piles and a tavorite REM
edy for sore nipples; chapped hands, chill
blains, frost bites, ano chronic sore eyes.
For sale by druggists at 25 cents per box.
TryDr. Cady's Condition Powders, they
are Just what horse needs when in bad condi.
ton. Tonic, blood purifier and vermifuge.
For sale by T. J. Liable. druggist.
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doubt thou that the stars are fire;
Doubt that the earth doth move;
Doubt truth to be lie,"
Doubt that the Bosses are liars and
slanderers,
But never doubt that / ain demo-
crat.
l am mad because little 'Evangeline is
about to soil her skirts with the scfib-
blings Of politicians. i am also grieved
to see the dear little thing enter the
arena Of politics. 1t Is no place for one
bearing such a romantic and historical
name. Ny dear don't let the Bosses CO.
Quet.e with you. for they will throw you
Ovei board when they can no longer use
you as ballast. When the political fur
mace gets in fell blast am going t. pour
Goals of FIRE In the boots Of some Of the
candidates and bosses. that will make
them dance Jim Crow. As they would
Mt let me get an Office, II ever get in a
good humor again, / am going to get
some fun out of this campaign. for see
that Is all 1 shall get, except to get mad.
l would write more, MIR. Editor, but am
SO navingly mad my hand trembles.
OBSERVER.
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Dr.. cady.s Condition Powders, are just
what horse needs when in bad cOndi
ton. Tonic, blood purifier and vrrml-
fuge. They are not food but medicine
and the best in use to put a horse in
prime condition. Price % cents pef
package. For sale by T. J. Liable.
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SHERIFF'S SALE.
State Of Louisiana, Parish of st. Martin,
10th Judicial Distric. Court,
No 9507,
No 9507.
STAUFFEk. ESHELMAN & CO.,
VS.
E. MELVILLE THIBODEAUX,

By virtue Of a writ of Seizure aud Sale
issued in the above entitled and num-
bered Suit. and to me directed by the
Hon. 10Th Judicial District Court in and
for the Parish Of st. Martin dated OctO-
Der 22nd 1899, I have seized and will
proceed to Sell at Public Auction to the
last aad highest bidder at the Court
house door in the Town Of st. Martin
vile between the legal hours on
Saturday, the 9th day of Dec
ember, 1899
the following described property to wit !:
The undivided One half Of that Ger
tain tract Of land situated in the Parish
OF st. Martin, La, measuring and coll
tanning 46 arpents in superficial area
more or less, bounded Oh the north by
the land of Edward Robert, east. south
and west by the land belonging to the
succession Of Treville ThibOdeaux, to-
gether Herewith all the improvements
situated and thereto belonging.
Seized and sold to satisfy said above
mentioned writ.
Terms and conditions CASH.
n prrc Cbor;H
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Residence For Sale.
The property of Mr.. B. L. Durand, north
Main street, ia for sale. price low, and
terms reasonable. apply to this Office or
to B. L. DURAND.
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The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-06-20

Oh. how dull since the people are
gone home.
There has been a great demand for
wool this spring.
VIM. Barr still fingers in a rather
delicate condition.
The bank proposition is getting
pretty well on foot.
Some of the boys took "lIttle touch
of high life" during court.
The legal fraternity began to go for
other fields early last week.
G.. w. Richards was in town Satur-
day, driving a nice team of holses.
All Of the hotels were crowded to
their utmost capacity during court.
Allen Nichols, II lumberman from
Sherman district, was here Saturday
Jacob Keener and wife spent few
days here, the guests of friends, last
week.
Attorney Bruce Terrell is an in
cessant worker. Industry leads to
wealth.
J. Frank Richards and Henry Nor
man were teamiug in town one day
last week.
Two or three new methodist classes
will be organized in this county in the
near future.
Miss Clara Norman, a pretty little
girl Of Leaf Bank, was shopping in
town Saturday morning.
1t seems 50 dull around town since
the crowd dispersed, that even the
crows have quit squalling.
G.. w. Gipson has been appointed,
by the Board of Public Works, to re-
value the lands Of this county.
Attorneys S. A. Hays and A. L.
Holt were professionally engaged in
this town and county last week.
Anthony only missed the time the
rain would set in thirty minutes, and
if other people will give him credit
for being a prophet, We will.
We have it on what seems to be
good authority that there will be
Is good horses on the fair ground;
July 4th. This will insure four OF
five good races in the afternoon. II
is not known which Of the various
classes of horses il the hest and the
fact that there is a strong spirit Oh
rivalry insures us good races.
An exchange says: "The apple
are falling off in great numbers, anC
the crop will be nothing like wha
was at first expected. The heavy
storms have thrashed n great many o.
them Of, but the d-y weather early il
the spring has brought off more. The
crop will not be above a fair average
if it reaches that. This is the news
that comes from all parts Of the coun.
try, and it will be bad news to every
one as all other fruits are failures, and
it was expected to make it up on the
apples.
Thos. Ayers, Of Bitqbic county, was
brought here Saturday, ON a charge o'
crimiually assaulting the sevcnycai
old child of Jake johnson. This
crime is alleged to have been com
mitled a short time before the election
last November but nothing was ever
done toward arratgning him unii
an Indictment was brought by the
grand jury at the present term o.
court.
] New goods. MINNIE OVENS.
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The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-06-20

Remember that at the Chronicle
Office you can get any and all kinds
of job work done you want, aud much
cheaper than you can get it done else
where.
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We have on hand a tremendous ac-
emulation OF old papers which will
be sold at the cost of tying them in
lunches.
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Local Briefs.


now.
Fine will catch this town sooner or
later.
Well, we can't mention all of your
names.
1t will be lonesome after the crowd
disperses.
ID. P. and w. II. Ayers came to
our relief.
Alfred Kenney went to Parkersburg
Thursday.
The Ballenger Family show had
good house.
j. l.. Elliott came up from Freed
early Friday morning.
Ralph Bennett and wife spent
few days here last week.
Armstrong, Vandale and Pcndleton,
Of Spencer, attended court.
Corn planting and wheat harvest
ing should not come together.
1t was not our pleasure to look
upon any of the doings Of court.
f. l.. and Lees Hays came into
town Thursday between showers.
Several moving machines and
rakes were sold at the present term of
court.
Capt. G. Rice was among the ear
Hest arrivals at the present term of
court
Such crowd of people has never
been seen at a term of court in this
county.
Squire F. A. Woofter, of DeKalb,
Gilmer county, was in to cheer us on
our way.
We heard good many inquiries
about the new clothes DR.. Adams was
wearing.
Most any old clod hopper will he n
good fellow in the minds of politicians
next year.
DR.. Price was among the distin-
guished visitors to town the early part
of the week.
Andy Beavers fell out of swing
last Wednesday and hurt his arm
considerably.
Hon J. A. Corder, o. our sister
county, Roane, was here few days
during court.
In the app"r'ionment of the State
school funds this year, this county
gets 81, 399 81.
There were several juries to keeT
over night in the custody of the sher.
iff during court.
Alex Chanccy, of Anna Maria,
dropped in to see us Wednesday, and
made us happy.
We are profoundly thankful for
many friendly calls and financial as.
sistance during court.
We have no expectation of mo.
nopoly on any thing but we do have
some ingrates spotted.
Mrs. Mary f. Bennett, of Muscle
Shoals, was in attendance upon the
present term Of court.
Thos. Fl. Burrows will preach at
Br omstick on the LIST Sunday in July
at 10 and a half o'clock.
There were quite a number of com.
paratively young men or the juries at
the present term ofcourt.
Ulissus Fluharty, n former resident
Of this county, spent few days here
last week attending court.
VT. Basnett, one of Anna Maria's
good citizens, was among the at
PENDANTS at court last week
Mrs Dr. Adams, Of Stinson, was
here few days last week the guest
Of friends and attending court.
j. II. Meadows came around to see
us as soon as he reached town Monday
and made US appreciate his call.
Warren Westfall, one Of the good
citizens of Rilla, paid us high com.
pliment last Thursday. May hi.
shadow never grow less.
Is the following quotation from
the Bible? "The time will come wher
ye shall not know winter from sum
mer, save by the falling Of the
leaves"
Frank Frame, n bright young at
torney from Sutton, was here during
court lie will attend our courts reg
ularly, and we predict for him 8
lucrative practice.
Al Gamer, the famous birch.barl
pealer was here last Monday anc
Tuesday. IN addition 10 selling lot
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Several new subscribers.

Henry Newman, of Creston, atten
ded court.
A. w. Wilson will please accept
our thanks.
We have one perpetual rag chewer
in this town.
Ed. Davis, of Anna Maria, was
here during court.
NJ. A. Parse ms looks after the in.
terests Of his friends
We are making quite criminal
record i'll this county.
Aristotle Smith was professionally
engaged here during court.
Lou Ball had the misfortune to get
kicked by a horse last week.
&. W. Griffin went from here to
Parkersburg last Wednesday.
Bee Hopkins looked carefully after
his law practice during court.
Sherman district was we'll repre-
sented on the juries during court.
This vicinity was visited by ter
rible storm last Thursday evening.
Frank Taylor is the kind of man
that puts good feelings into an editor.
L. a. Brown, of the Elizabeth bar,
was here a couple Of days the first OF
last week.
Isaac Martin got kicked by horse,
at NObe, last Thursday, and pretty
badly hurt.
Chas. Laughlin came around &C.
cording t"promise, but there are some
who did not.
We heard some terrible gushes of
eIoquence falling from the temple Of
justice last week.
Ivy Yak, who las been in Wash
ington district for some time, has beer
home for few days.
There was considerable real estate
sold here last week, by special com
missioners and trustees.
j. p. Hoskins and A. f.. Haverty,
of Okla, came around and helped us
up in a great time Of need.
We are indebted to j. S. SIlcott,
Gus" Stump,Jesse Bennett and others
for assistance on last press day.
Miss Jeneva, the bright little
daughter of attorney, j. a. A. Van
dale, accompanied him to court.
Already candidates have commenc-
ed to electioneer for the office ofClerk
of the circuit court of this county.
d. &. Casio, of the Parkersburg
bar, was among the nonresident law
yers who attended court here last
week.
John Fling, the hardware drummer,
was IN town Friday, but he did not
larry long put long enough to do us
some good.
~ case th"t Is expected to be E"
lengthy and litigated one is often
Drought TO a close by very
small technicality.
Henry W. Haverty, of Milo, was
mere '''e ilIs' ""y III court AS soon
as ne coui" get away lie haStehed to
MS farming interests
Mr.. Beverage, the Optician, gave
general satisfaction in the adjustment
ol glasses mere last week. lie VIII be
mere next circuit court
The people did not have time to
carry mills, bridges, nor the sides Of
houses along with them to read
Frankenbergers advertisements.
Mr.. Legg, the Jeweler, did a first
rate and vcry satisfactory business
during his stay here last week. He
will be here regularly at our circuit
courts.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1899-07-27
First publication July q, 1899.
Sherif's Sale.

BY virtue Of an execution, issued out of and
under the seal of the district court, in and for
the county of Mile Laos and State of Mime
sofa, upon Judgment rendered on the 26th day
of April, A. D. 1898, and .docketed lin the said
court on the 18th day of April, A. D. 1899, in an
action wherein N. M. Cook was plaintiff, and
Peter A. Robideau was defendant, in favor of the
said plaintiff and against the said defendant,
for the sum of ten and S3-1OO dollars, which
execution was directed and delivered to me as
sheriff in and for the said county Of Mile Laos,
have this '25th day of July, A. D. 1899. levied
upon all the right title and interest Of the said
defendant. Peter A. Robideau, in and to the
five (5, in block one %, in the townsite of
Bridgman, Mile Laos county, Minnesota.
Notice is hereby given,. that I, the under
signed, as sheriff as aforesaid, will sell the
above described real property to the highest
bidder, for cash. at public auction, at the front
door OF the court house in the village Of Prince!
ton. in the county of Mile Laos and State of
Minnesota, on Saturday the'9th day OF Septe1n-
Der, A. D. 1899, at o'clock p NJ, Of that day. to
satisfy the said execution, together with the
interest and costs thereon.
Dated July rs, A. D. 1889.
E. D. CLAGGETT,
Sheriff of Mile Laos County, MINI.