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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1899-12-29
FAMILY cREsrs.
Strange Symbols Adopted ~ Fam-
lilies In This Country and Their
gssAcanee.

A Philadelphia family of Huguenot
descent preserve curious story Of one
OF their ancestors. During the persecu-
tion Of the French Huguenots, l2 of
the leading citizens of a disaffected town
were forced into small brick house
in the suburbs, the openings of which
were securely walled up, and the pris-
oners were left to starve.
After three weeks body of Hugue-
not soldiers captured the town, and the
walls OF this prison were torn down.
Inside they found II dead bodies and
one living man.
When asked how he had survived, he
showed a small hole in the foundation
OF the building, near which he Law.
Every day hen had crept into this
hole and there laid an egg. The eggs,
and the air thus admitted, had kent
him alive. His descendants have taken
for . crest brooding hen.
Another family in the same city nave
adopted for their symbol the figure of a
cat holding rabbit in its mouth. One
OF their ancestors, q widow living in a
cave on the banks of the Delaware with
other early settlers of Philadelphia, wns
reduced to starvation by long, hard
winter. She knelt and prayed for food
for her children, and soon after her cat
brought in rabbit which II had killed.
Another American family have taken
the india-rubber tree as their crest,
they being the descendants CT the man
who was eminent among the men who
have made its sap one Of the most uscful
servants of mankind. Henry NJ. Stan
ley is said to have adopted map Of AZ
RIGA as his. crest.
There can be no objection to the use
by any family of sign, or symbol,
which recalls some striking instance of
Divine mercy to their ancestors, or
some great achievement by one OF their
ancestors for the benefit of their fellow
men; but for an American family whose
progenitors have been simply worthy
traders or mechanics, to borrow or
steal the crests of old, noble European
houses is not only an ethical offense-
II is an inexcusable blunder.
Companion.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1899-12-29

The world-renowned success OF Hostetter's
stomach Bitters, and their continued popular
ity Tor near half Q century as stomachic,
10 scarcely more wonderful than the welcome
that greets Hostetter's Almanac. This medical
treatise is publishedby the Hostetter Company.
Pittsburgh. Pa, under their own immediate
supervision, employing sixty hands In that de-
partment The Issue of same for 1900 will be
ever eleven millions, printed in nine languages.
Refer to copy o. it for valuable and interest
ing reading concerning health, and numerous
testimonials a. to the efhcacy OF H0stetter'a
Stomach BIttera The Almanac for 1900 can be
obtained, free Of cost from druggists and gem
~ uuuuyy ou6Ism 10 a pua q ne s0unuy.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1899-12-29


A man who saw in sidewalk show.
case some steel combs, and who won
dered what steel combs could be used
ior' found upon inquiry that they were
used by furriers in combing furs. There
was one OF these combs that looked
much like q comb of the ordinary kind
coarse-toothed for half its length and
nner-tootAAfs*he. otAAr half, ana The n
there was one comb that had teeth for
half it's length, the solid end serving as
2 handle. There are other steel combs
that are used for similar purpose. as
steel combs made to comb dogs with,
The dog comb looks somewhat like
the fine-toothed comb in it's general
shape, but is larger, toothed on one
side only, and coarser toothed than the
so-called fine comb; the untoothed side
combs of this sort are used on various
kinds OF dogs, including. for instance,
long haired dogs like the French
poodle.-N. Y. Sun.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1899-12-29
An Open Letter.

november IL, 1899.
Dear Madam:-You enioy q
good dinner, SO does your husband
and the children. You cannot
prepare a good dinner without the
necessary material and then it
must be the best. Schmadeka, at
the Big Buffalo store, sells the best
of everything in this line. He has
just received cranberries, sweet
potatoes, lemons, citron, orange
and lemon peel, seedless raisins,
currants, cheese, canned asparagus,
prepared mince-meat, sweet and
sour pickles in barrels, white fish,
salmon bellies, mackerel, salt and
pickle herring, pigs feet and a car
load of the finest brand of canned
goods ever brought to Idaho
county.
Yours for Thanksgiving and
Christmas.
Bro BUFFALO STORE.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1899-12-29

Money on hand to loan w;tbon,
uciays; annual interest and snec;a1
privileges by the Union Central
-. L,ie Insurance Co., next door t.
a new lot of ladies' v;s;t;no
cards have been received at the
rREss Office. Please call and ax.
S"iae and let US print you some.
Now is the time 10 get your seed.
DC ne''''le's Barley, good and clean.
Uc' per hundred. Good seed
wnat, Doc. per bushel, for Is DAYS.
Z. II Brockman, Denver, Idaho.
10 you want calling or visiting
cards! We have at the FREE
FREES office $4,000 in asso, ted
sizes and styles and can suit thu,
'''o-' 'as''"i"us taste and purse. TT
IL you would have the best Blood
puriher get DR.. Bucks Celery Sar-
sapariila and Dandelion Compound.
itp"r'hes the blood tones up the
system and makes one feel good
Sold at The Right Drug Store. i
Several cases of small po1 have
developed in Cottonwood and adj
)acent vicinity, but it is the same
mild form which exists in nearly
every state in the Union. The
latest victim is DR.. j. w. Turner Of
Cottonwood.
ID. Ward, late of the firm of
ward 4 Jones, will still continue
IN The undertaking and embalminp
business, also will manufacture all
Kinds OF cabinet and upholstery to
order, AID repairing of all kinds.
hall ana Sixth st. 239tf
WANTED. Every sufferer Of
piles to s"nd his address, get book
let and medical advice free, regard
ing Crusade, the only internal pile
cure Known. In tablet form. Cure
guaranteed or money refunded.
For sale by DR.. L. II. Scheaffer.
druggist DR.. DONALD WALLACE
Co., 30S-309 Benvist Bldg, St.
Louis, Mo.
HIS honor mayor Henry Wax,
furnished lhe inmates of the pest
house and all the other people who
are down with the small pox an
excellent Christina, dinner at his
own cost, and the patients desire
us to return their grateful ac-
acknowledgements for his generosity
and thoughtfulness in thinking Of
them.
Christmas day was the quietest
ever known in Grangeville. The
small pox scare and quarantine
kept the people from the country
districts close at home, and there
were no pnblic Christmas trees,
dances, brother gatherings. The
WNothCi WoS do uilU Ub udy III
California, but the streets were
deserted all day.
Mr.. P. + Leavy. western man
agcr of Union Central Life Insnr-
ance Co., Of Cincinnati, Ohio, will
be with us for lew days. The
company MIR. Leavy represents has
no superior. The Union Central
is 33 years old and once of the lead
ing financial institutions of the
great state of Ohio. The policy con-
tract of the Union Central is not
equalled by any company. 1t is
up-to-date in every particular. In
contestible from date of issue. No
restrictions from residence or
travel.
Before you insure, it will pay
you to talk with Mr.. Leavy and in
vestigate the Union Central con-
tracts.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1899-12-29
Professional Dinner Tasters.

PFOfesslOnat DtnheP TasteFS.
A curious profession for woman is
that of dinner faster. She il a product
of Partisan refinement, and spends a
portion Of each day visiting houses and
tasting dishes intended for dinner. She
suggests Improvements, and shows the
cook new ways of preparing dishes.
The duties are pleasant, and the com
pensation ample.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1899-12-29
Administrator's Notice.

Estate of Isaac Williamson, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that letters of admin
istration on the estate of issac Williamson, d..
ceased, were granted to The anndersign.d on
the 25rd day OF October. 1ooe, BY the probate
court % Idan0 county. sfsss a. 81
All persons having claims against said
estate are required to exhibit tbim TO me fOI
allowance at my residence four and One-hall
within four months after the date of thi.
notice. or they shall be forever barred.
This 1lth day of November, 1899.
JOHN HAROLD, Administrator,
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1899-12-29

NoIice 10 CreulCOr9.
Estate OF Jack Evans, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that letters tesla
mentary on the estate of Jack Fans, de-
ceased. were granted to the undersigned ON
the eighteenth day OF November, 1899,
by the pro bate court OF Idaho county
All persons having claims against said
estate are required to exhibit them to me for
allowance, at my residence about two miles
months after the date Of this notice, or they
shall be forever barred.
This 54th day OF November, 1899.
CHAs. FLYNN,
Administrator.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1899-12-29

To our out of town patrons.
During removal sale we allow a
discount of 20 per cent. All mail
orders filled the same day as re-
ceived. Alexander s. Freidenrich.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1899-12-29

Ifyou wish to sell your horses,
harness, wagons, etc., call on
Brown & Clark, Grangeville,
Idaho.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1899-12-29

eak ]. Reed
Assay OFFICE AND ORE TEST
ING LABORATORY.
silver s snd VI; gold. 81; gold and silver.
's' ana lead $3.50; copper 81. So.
bies h. o.ner work given ON application
mail receive prompt attention.
vent per ounce. 's's
"a eoir n made in duplicate and results qua
sort =, assays given only to perrons ,.av
vi 'heir vettsu order.
ssAsclvSx1 sAao.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1899-12-29

A musical clock recently completed
Tor the emperor OF China will play selec-
tions with perfectly-equipped auto
matte orchestra.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1899-12-29

II. Fulton
AUTOMATICALLY
..,.,s abstract books Of Idaho county.
I !. husness speciality.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1899-07-01
FARM FENCES.

Fence or no fence-that is the
question. Whether it is better tc
let your stock run at large and
feed on other lands, or to have
enough land of your own and To
fence it, or if, perchance, you
should have land unfenced where
others stock may feed, that alters
the question and makes it rather
appear best to compel every man
to fence in bis own stock. Who
would be willing to bear the d.
mage patiently and continually
of having his neighbors' stock
eating uf all the crops without
having any recourse for the loss -?
Therefore to fence, and fence we'll,
is what the progressive farmer
and fruit and truck raiser find q
necessity. A good wire fence is
the only thing that will do. That
is, a complete wire fence, woven
or clamped together close enough
and high enough to tarn all kinds
of tresspassing animals. Don't
build any more rail fence. It is q
vexatious, troublesome and unsa-
tisfactory fence. 1t can be push
ed down, knocked over, washed
away, looks urgly and rots away.
A good wire fence we'll built adds
much more than its cost to the va.
lue of the land. 1t is q thing OF
beauty and JOY for a long while.
The people of this country are be-
ginning to wisely reason in that
way and localities are voting to
compel owners of stock to keep it
within their own enclosure. That
is the only proper and just method
for both the tiller OF the soil and
the keeper of animals to pasture,
if progress and improvement are
made by either, and no stop of re-
form will attract new settlers to al
neighborhood sooner than such al
law.-Southern Fruit and Truck
Grower.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1899-07-01
w. J. RHYMES, M. D.
PHYSICIAN and SURGEON,
Calls promptly attended, day or night.
OFFICE AT TERTROU HOTEL.
St. Martinville, Louisiana.

Persons troubled with disrrhoea will
be interested in the experience Of
Mr.. W. NJ. Bush. clerk of Hotel Dorrance,
Providence. R. I. He says: "For seve-
raj years have been almost a constant
sufferer from disrrhoea. the frequent at
lacks completely prostfating me and
rendering me unfit for my duties at the
hotel. About two years ago travelling
salesman kindly gave me q small bot
tie of Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy. Much TO my sur
prsee and delight Its effects were imme-
date. Whenever felt symptoms Of the
disease would fortify myself against
the attack with few doses Of this Va
lusble remedy. The result has been
very satisfactory and almost complsts
relief from the af3ictioh." For sale BY
7. ]. Liable.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1899-07-01

Our collector will be out this
week, and those indebted to the
Messenger can get ready to settle
when he calls.
Planters from every section of
the parish, report the corn crop
the finest ever seen for many years,
and many figure on yield of 20
and 26 barrels to the acre.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1899-07-01
LOCAL NEWS.

--Het your Wall Paper at l.. G
Duchamp.
We had several heavy show
ers this week that did the crops 9
great'deal of good.
Mr.. George Olivier and lady, 81
Adeline are here visiting their pa.
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. P. ID. Olivier
Our young friend, James Mar.
tin, returned last week from the
Georgetown College, Washington,
ID. G.
-Buggies, below cost at L. C.
Duchamp.
Mrs. Jos. Delahoussaye after
spending several weeks in town,
returned to New Orleans last Sun
day.
The Sheriff will today sell the
properties of the delinquent tax
payers, as advertised in the Mes
senger.
Mr.. Leonce Pellerin, the en-
terprising wheelwright is building
a comfortable homo on his large
lot on the east side of the bayou.
Mr.. H. P. Fournet made a trip
to Natchitoches, and returned last
week with his daughter, Miss Eli
"a, who has been attending the
normal school.
L. c. Duchsmp agent for the
Rubber Paint. The best on the
market.
Our young friends. Albert Du-
rand, Maurice Olivier, Jos. Brous-
sard, of this town, and Michel
Bourdier of Breaux Bridge, have
returned from the Bowling Green,
KY, college.
Very little attention was given
to the efforts that JePnerette was
making to capture the Industrial
Institute, but there is no joke at
all about it. that thriving town is
in earnest and going at it serious
iy too.
Chamberlain Cholera Remedy.
Castoria.
Pain Killer. |
Tichenor's Antiseptic.
Pills; McLane, Ayers Etc.
Vermefuge of all make
At L. G. Duchsmp.
Louis Ter!rou, Jr., after having
done service in Cuba for over a
year, having been enlisted in
Hood S lmmunes, returned home
last Saturday; he was promoted to
the rank of Corporal.
MIR. Willie VOORHEES, took in
the New Orleans excursion last
Sunday. His sister, Miss Louise
VOORHEES, accompanied him home.
She is the guest of her brother,
MIR. Martin j. VOORHEES,. !
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1899-07-01

Our baby has been continually trou
bled with collie and cholera infantunl
since his birth, aud oil that We could do
for him did not seem to give more than
Temporary relief, until We tried Cham
berlain Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoes
Remedy. Since giving that remedy he
has not been troubled. We want to give
you this testimonial as an evidence OF
our gratitude. not that you need to ad-
vertise your meritorious remedy.-G. NJ.
Law, Keokuk. Iowa. For sale by T. j.
Liable.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1899-07-01

The cotton crop is 90 advan-
ced that the planters expect to be-
gin picking the staple in the mid
die of August, which is quite ear
ly for that crop.
An Industrial School meeting
will be held at Cstahoula Cove to.
morrow evening; We understand
that some good French orators
will address this meeting.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1899-07-01

>. No one need suffer with neuralgia. This
disease is quickly and permanently cured
BY Browns Iron Bitters. Every disease of
the blood, nerves and stomach, chronic or
otherwise, succumbs to Browns Iron Bit.
tiers. Known and used for nearly q quarter
OF century. it stands to-day foremost among
our most valued remedies. For sale BY
"All Dealers"
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1899-07-01

II have used Chamberlain Cough Re.
medy In my family for years and always
with good results" says Mr.. W. B. Coop.
or of FL Rio. Cal. For email children
We find 1t especially effective" For sale
BY T. J. Liable.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1899-07-01
A. V. FLEMING retur,

Il
to her home in New Orleans Wed.
nesday.
Mr.. Albert F. Rousseau made
a business trip 10 New Orlesn,
this week.
The large residence of Mrs
A. Gernaud is about completed, il
makes an elegant home.
The marriage of Mr.. John P.
Hanley of Arnaudville to Miss
Anna Fleming of New Orleans,
will take place at the St. Louis
Cathedral, New Orleans on July
9th. No cards.
The Supreme Court has affirm
ed the verdict and sentence of the
District Court in the case of Felix
Olivier and he will have to serve
his term of two years in the psni-
Tertiary.
! Sheriff Rees this week took
James Fuselier and the three
Josephs, negroes, to the pesiten-
I tiary. Fuselier goes for a term
of fourteen years for murder, and
the negroes for thirteen months
for burglary.
SCOTS Emulsion Cod Liver Oil.
Ayers Cherry Pectoral.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
Swamp Root.
Wizard Oil Etc, Etc.
At L. G. Duchamp.
We are requested to announce
that the ladies of the town will
have a mass meeting at Labbe's
hall, on Monday evening, at FIVE
O'Clock, to organize a club to raise
funds for the benefit of the Indus
trial School. All the ladies are
invited to attend a
There will be a grand lawn
party in the pretty yard of Judge
Edw. Simon, tomorrow, given by
the ladies, for the benefit of the
Greig Cornet band. We hope tie |
ladies will make a complete cue
cess of this enterprise.
The closing exhibition Of the
schools of the Sisters Of Mercy at
College hall Tuesday evening was
not as successful in attendance
and finance as the previous years.
The children however, filed their
parts we'll and received the ap-
plause of the appreciative audi
ence.
Our Farmers should bear in
mind that the Farmers Institute
will be held here on the 2lst of
July. The planters of the whole
parish should make it their duty
to attend this institute, because it
is held especially for their benefit
at the States expense.
Il. G. Duchsmp is sole agent
for the celebrated Mccormick
Mower, sold at l and 2 years.
The boat which carried the
excursionists to Breaux Bridge
last Sunday for the grand school
mass meeting played a little trick
On the passengers, by refusing to
run. The boat left here Sunday
at z O'Clock and returned
morning at 6 o'clock. II
Notice: Get Uncle Louis
great fly oil to keep aies away /
rom animals. II
There was a little Industrial
school meeting held at the Court
house Thursday evening that was
airly attended, to discuss the le-
yal features of the special tax to
70 voted upon In a short time. All
he latest reports, throughout the
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1899-07-01
Out Of Sight
Out of Mind. -

In other months sve forget
The harsh suinds of Spring.
Bot they haze Their use, as
some say. to bloy out the
bad air accumulated after
Winter storms and Spring
Masus. There Is far more
important accumulation of
badness IN the veins and ar
te'ies of humanity xvhich
needs Hoods Sarsapanlla.
This great Spring Medicine clarifies
ne blood as nothing else can. Il cures
Sorofula, kidney disease, liver troubled
rheumatism and kindred ailments. Thus
u gives perfect health, strength and an
petite for months to come.
Kidneys my Kidneys troubled m.
ma on advice took Hoods Sarsaparills
yhich gave prompt relief, better appetite.
~ sleep 10 refreshing. It cured nv vita
elso." MICHAEL BoYEl Bats Denny s.,s.t 0
Pittsburg, Pa. '0e''
Dyspepsia =" Complicated with flyer
and kidney trouble, I suffered for veers
ytfh dyspepsia, with severe pains. Hoods
yarsaparilla made me strong and hearty"
!. B. ExEHroN, Main Street, Auburn, Ne.
mp 0seeaee-" Five running sores on
my nip caused me- TO use crutches. Was
confined to bed every winter. Hoods Esr.
separhia saved my life, as 1t cured me per
Sectly. Am strong and WE'LL" ANNIE
ROBERT, 20 Fourth St., Fall River, Mass.
&odY So.IabolM
2za1slEtll:aD
Hoods Pills cure lverf Ills. the non-irritatinr md
only cath.rtic to take With Hoods SarsspsrilI..
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floods So.aa6uM
N&z21E1l2l:mD

Hoods Pills cure lverflls, the non irritatjrr .r1
only ca.h.It!c to take with Hoods Sarsapsrilis.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1899-07-01

See our prices for JOB work
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-06
IT'S DEATH BLOW.
Annexation will Now BE Welcomed by
the Filipinos.

Annexation Will Now BE Welcomed by
the Filipinos.
Manila, Feb. G, Q a. nl.-The Filipinos
have apparently reached the conclusion
that the Americans mean business now
that the barriers are removed. as there
were no further hostilities last night
and no attempt was made to recover
the lost ground. 1t is possible. howev-
er. that they are following the tactics
they employed against the Spaniards
and will merely lie off few days to
recuperate their forces before returning
to the attack.
1t is impossible to ascertain as yet
how the news has been received ct Ma
lolos, the seat of the insurgent govern
ment, but the Filipinos in Manila ex-
press the opinion that the movement
for independence has received its death
blow and that annexation will soon
be welcomed generally.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-06
CAN HOLD THEIR OWN.
Merritt Says There Is No Use in Temper
izing With the Filipinos.

New York, Feb 5.--Maior General
Merritt, when interviewed regarding
the Manila engagement, said he
thought there was absolutely no cause
for apprehension by the Americans. as
he considers the American troops per-
fectly able to cope with the enemy.
The insurgents said General Mer-
rift, have the habit of attacking their
enemies at night. 1t was SO when l
was there. You will see they will try
it again tonight. I think there is no
use in temporizing with them. The
Filipinos are apt to imagine that a
temporizing policy indicates fear"
Major General Merritt was asked
how large he thought the Filipino army
is, and he estimated when he was there
that they had from $4,000 to $1,000 men.
He arrived at this estimate. he eN-
planned, by counting the rifles. The
insurgents. he said, fight in a rather
peculiar way. A man, for example, stays
in a trench for 4S hours and then is
relieved by. another man, who uses the
same gun. 1t is therefore quite prob
able that the F'ilipinos are much greater
in number than the rifles which he
counted. General Merritt spoke of the
excellent troops that are in Manila and
the suburbs. He referred particularly
to the 1st Minnesota. commanded by
General Reeve, and the Colorado reg
ment, commanded by General Hale, a
graduate of West Point, and who has a
superb staff of officers, and also OF the
California regiment which, he said Is
made up of magnificent men.