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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1900-08-17
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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1900-08-17

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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1900-06-16
HIS LIFE SAVED
By Chamberlain Collie, Cholera

and Diarrhoea Remedy.
II am sure that Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Disrrhoea Remedy at one
time saved my live" says A. E. Lafa-
lette, Of Gregory Landing Clark county,
Missouri. Il was in such shape that the
doctors said ] could not live. When
was at the lowest ebb, one of my neigh
bors brought in bottle of Chamber.
lain's Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoea Re-
NEEDY and took it and got instant re-
lief. l soon got up and around. That
was nine years ago and l am still in
good health. Since then that medicine
has always been in my house and al
ways will be. 1t is the best on earth"
For sale by I. j. Liable.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1900-06-16

Whereas Achille W. Beeiia Of aforesaid
Parish and State has filed his petition
in this Office applying to be appointed
administrator Of the Estate of Anais
Beslin, Mrs. Valmont Richard deceased.
Now therefore public notice Is hereby
given to all parties interested to chow
cause II any they have in writing, with.
in ten days from this publication, why
said application should not be granted
and said appointment made as prayed.
Witness the Hon. T. d. Foster Judge of
said Court, st. Martinville. La. June l6.
1900. A. v. FLEMING,
Clerk of Court.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1900-06-16

| Last year several cane grower
reported that their cane was dying
in large quantities, and in differ.
ent parts of the same patches, and
the general impression was tha,
the disease WAS caused by the
drought, and the same apparen,
disease was reported from the DIFF.
ferent sections of the parish. Mr..
John L. Durand who reported the
disease on his place to be doing a
great deal of damage, thought he
would investigate the matter close
ly, and he finally discovered that
the dying cane was being eaten and
destroyed by black bug. This
year MI. Edgar Marin has noticed
his cane dying in some few places,
and upon investigation he found
that the black bug was at work,
and they seem to have a prefer
ence for the tender sprouts. Mr..
Marin brought some of the cane
eaten by the bugs, and he also
brought us two of the destructive
little inaectc which With kbo 10.
damage they do, if they were to
propagate to any extent, would be
a terrible enemy to the cane grow
ers, and their yearly appearance,
though not in any alarming ex-
tent, should be of some concern to
the planters and the souner steps
are taken for their entire destruc-
ton, the better it might prove.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1900-06-16

Boat leaves foot of Port Str,
at $50 a. M,
FARE: - ROUND TRIP
ADULTS Is cts
Young girls IS cts
Children 10 cts
Those desiring to visit the spot
IN vehicles, will be charged the
same fare rate on the ground, as
the boat.
Refreshments Of all kinds, cakes,
bread and ham will be served at
moderate charges.
The open air concert by the
Greig Cornet Band, will take place,
as usual, at the proper time, on
the pavilion the same evening.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1900-06-16
Demand of Administration.
In the matter OF the Estate Of
annals BESLIN deceased,
Probate Docket. No. 2023,
10Th IuAiriol nistrSn< Ncc.<

State Of Louisiana. Parish Of st. Martin,
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1900-06-16
LOCAL NEWS.
<13A237 200


trip to Baldwin this week.
Several of the members of th,
police jury have qualified this
week.
Elegant and latest four-in-hand
ties. worth Scots for 25cts at K
Schwartz d Co.
Mrs. G. O. Lognand and chill.
dreD, of Crowley, were here this
week visiting relatives and friends.
Sheriff o. Badon has qualified
since Monday, and has appointed
Mr.. Paul Fournet as his chief de-
putty.
: Mr.. A: V. Fleming has quail
fed as Clerk Of Court and has ap-
pointed MIR. George Eastin chief
deputy.
just received a large stock of
mating, window shades, and wall
paper at low prices at l.. G. Du-
champ.
Mr.. W. A. Bienvenu, who is on
the sick list since several weeks,
left for New Orleans Monday for
medical treatment.
Senator L. j. Liable arrived
here last Friday and remained I'M
til Sunday evening. when he re-
turned to his post of duty in Ba-
ton Rouge.
The Irrigation Com any are
running their pump day and night,
to supply the farmers with water.
The entire rice crop is reported as
being very fine.
The rate for the round trip for
the New Orleans excursion has
been reduced from So to $3.50;
those intending to make the trip,
will take note of this.
DR.. Henry de Many arrived
here last Sunday, and his numer-
GUS friends were pleased to meet
him. Mrs. de Many and children
will meet the doctor here in a
shot time.
Mr.. Dan. W. VOORHEES, and fam
lily are spending a few weeks. on
the plantation of Mr.. j. L. Du-
crest. and when they return they |
will leave for New Iberia, which
town they will make their future
home.
-Ex-Sheriff Rees and his fami-
ly removed last Saturday to their
plantation, which is just outside
the limits of Breaux Bridge. Mr..
ices and his family have made a
large number of friends in st.
Martinville.
Hon. Robt. Martin went to b.
ION Rouge to appear before the le-
5lslature in the interest Of the In
iustrlal School. 1t is to be hoped
nat he will secure an appropria-
Ion large enough to equip the A,
chooi properly at the start u
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1900-06-16

II troubled with rheumatism, give
Chamberlain's Pain Balm a trial. Il
will not cost You cent il it does no
good. One application will relieve the
pain. 1t also cures sprains and bruises
In one-third the time required by any
other treatment. Cuts, burns, frostbitss.
quinsey, pains in the side aud chest.
glandular and other swellings are quick.
ly cured by applying It. Every bottle
warranted. Price, 25 and so cts. For
sale by T. J. Liable. !
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1900-06-16
To Whom 1t May Concern.

Notice ia hereby given To whom il may
concern that an application will be
made for the pardon of Felix Olivier
convicted of mansianghter. on the 4th
dav Ct May 1888 in the Hon. 10Th Judi
ciAl District Court, Parish of st. Martin,
La. l.. p. F0URNET.
M-f9-i-m.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1900-06-16
FOR SALE

Two Town lots with dwelling houses
belonging 10 Felix Voorhfes and to ban.
W. VOORHEES, Corner Main and Madison
streets. Cash or on terms. Apply TO
r. MARTIN. Attorney.
Maybe. st. Martinviile, La.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1900-06-16

You assume no risk when you buy
Chsmberlain's Collie. Cholera aud Diarr-
hoea Remedy. T. ]. Labte, druggisa
will refund your money il you are not
satisfied after using II. IL Is everywhere
admitted to be the most successful reme-
dy In use for bowel complaints and the
only one that never fails. 1t is pleasant.
safe and reliable.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1900-06-16
FOUND

The closing exercises Of the Convent
Schools will take place in College hall
on Thursday June q at N p. N.
There will be a grand Musical and
Drama tical entertainment.
Two young ladies Of the village will
receive their diplomas.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1900-06-16
EvI Dispositions
+ Are Early Shogvn. 1"

Just so coil in the Blood
comes out in shape of sorof
ala, pin,ples. etc., In children
and young people. Taken IN
time it can be eradicated bv
using Hoods Sa.sapanlla.
In older people. the aftermath
of irregular lfving Shows it.
self in bilious conditions. 4
heaVy head, a foul mouth,
a general bad feeling.
1t is the blood, the impure blood
friends, which is the real cause. Purify
that with Hoods Sarsaparilla and
happiness will reign in your family.
Blood Polson-"I lived in a bed OF fire
for years owing to blood poisoning that fol-
lowed small pox. 1t broke out all over NV
body, itching intensely. Tried doctors and
hospitals in vain. I tried Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla. 1thelped. I kept at It and was en-
tirely cured. could 20 on the bouseton,
and shout about It," MRs. ]. r. WMIJans
Carbondale. Pa.
ScyofuIa Sores my a,aby at two
months had scrOfula sores on cheek and
arm Local applications and physicaans,
medicine did little or no good. Hoods Sar.
saparilla cured him permanently. He is
now four, with smooth fair skim Mr.,
s. s. WRorEN. Pennington Del.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1900-06-16

Our young friend, Claud Mar
TIN, arrived from school this week,
and he is happy to be among his
people.
People who needs lots of goods
and have little money. better come
to us, We have bargains for them,
K. Schwartz & Co.
Mrs. ]. G. Grevemberg of jean
nerette, came up Thursday to at
tend the funeral of little Sterling
Power.
just received a large stock of
mating, window shades, and wall
paper at low prices at L. G. Du-'
champ.
Those of our people who want
to enjoy trip to New Orleans
and return the same day will have
that chance on Sunday June 18th,
and the fare FOR the round trip is
only $3.50 /
Miss Agnes Berard, who was
with her aunt, at the convent of
the Sacred Hart, in the Indian
Territory, for year, arrived here
this week, and she is the guest of
her aunt Mrs. Robert Martin. A
Unless the majority members
of the council can find their way
clear. out of the puzzle in
which they are, they will run out
their term out of order, in 80 far
as the election of officers is con-
cerned. Why don't they have re-
course to the courts if they can't
find any other way?
~Just received large stock
of Mating, Window Shades and
Wall paper at low prices at L. G.
Duchamp.
The Picnic by the Greig Cor
net band will take place tenor
row. it will be by boat and will bel
IN Mr.. Derueville Olivier's woods,
which is a most lovely spot toll
spend the day, the place is grassy,
we'll shaded and perfectly cool. It'll
will be day of rest and pleasure
'or all those who will attend this
delightful picnic. |,
Messrs. P. l.. Guilbeau and A.
h. Rousseau left last week for Hot
Springs, Ark, to meet Mr.. F.
Rousseau, who has been quite sick
here. Mrs. F. Rousseau and
Miss Laurence, went to
New Orleans to meet Mr.. Rous- ,
eau there if his condition will :
permit him to undertake the trip I
o come home, If not, Mrs. Rous- :
eau and her daughter will pro- !
eed to Hot Springs. H.
Say, Brother Greig, you the /
postle, the preacher, the expoun- 6
er of home industry, who never t
Mss a chance to say a good word q
bout this bigaboo of yours you g
ont practice what you preach, as \
re learned that you needed law e
er to look up some land titles in b
'hich you are concerned, and that Ii
on went to New iberia to get d
nat lawyer; don't you think that p
ar lawyers are as good as the q
lew Iberia lawyers, and it would o
Q of good grace, or it would at Il
'ast be consistant with your t.
reaching to employ a home law Il
er to look into your legal bust Al
essP Now. Brother Grcig, give ii
) another chapter on home indus :
y as understood and practiced
Y you.
LILO IEE @ NIISn
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1900-06-16

For q stiff neck there is nothing better
than free application of Chamberlain's
Pain Balm. 1t quickly relieves the stiG.
ness and soreness. effecting q complete
cure. For sale by T. ]. Liable.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1900-06-16
1854 75-l00
ACRES OF LAND

On the Atchsfaiaya River In the Parish
cf St. Martha, bounded on one side BY
lands Of Turpin and E. Girandf and ON
the other side by lands Of j. Sifdei. and
Denegre and Powell For full particu-
lars. description &c Sue plan at Auction.
ers Office.
Wednesday, June 10th, teoo,
at u O'Clock NJ, will be sold by pubsic
auction in the City Of New Orleans
AT THEIR OFFICE AND EXCHANGE
No. Si3 COMMON BETWEEN CARON-
DELFT and BARONNE STREETS %
paroles Of ground containing together
S.l64 75-lO0 acres Of land. Terms Cash
on adjudication. Purchaser to assume
payment over and above price Of adj6
dication the taxes for the year 1900.
Act OF sale including Revenue Stamps
&c at the expense Of the pHrc'nser be.
fore Charles j. Theard, Notary Public.
SPEAR g. ESC0FFIER,
June .. 100. Auctioneers.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1900-06-16

. Misses Alta Melancon and Ida
Angelic of Breaux Bridge are In
town. they are the guests of Miss
Rita Daspit.
Mr.. E. j. Olivier, the contractor
for the erection of the bank and
Cardinal buildings is giving the
finishing touches. These bull.
dings will be the prettiest bust
ness buildings in st. Martinvilie,
and are certainly an ornament to
that part of our Main street.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-23
B. G. A. Notes.

The Boys Gospel Army of the Young
Mems Christian Association will meet
this afternoon at 2:3O o'clock
Mr.. A. w. Hawks. the laughing
philosopher. of Baltimore. who has
spoken to the boys several times be-
fore. will be present at the meeting this
afternoon and will make a short talk.
Mr.. Hawks loves boys and his great
delight IS TO talk to them. This is a
treat that every boy In the city should
take advantage of. A large attendance
is expected to-day. Last Sundays
meeting was much larger than Sunday
before last.
The first number Of vol. / of 1.-The
Boys Times" was issued yesterday.
This is the official organ of the b. G..
A. and Junior Department of the asso-
citation. 1t will be issued weekly and
will contain all announcements Tor the
boys department for one week. Copies
OF THE Boys Times" will be given out
at the meeting this afternoon to all
boys present at the boys meeting.
The Zobo Band will play at the meet
Ing. os heretofore. The band adds
much to the music
All boys are invited to the meeting
| this afternoon. whether members OF
| the y. G.. a. or not.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-23
COMING CoNvENTION.

At the annual convention of the Vir-
ginia Juniors in Roanoke, October Is
1t is expected that the strength of the
representatives present will be divided
about as follows: Insurgents. $50: 10y
alists. 20.
The insurgents are the members who
are standing by the State Council in
its fight against the additional per cap
tia tax until the National Council ad-
justs certain grievances of the Vir-
ginians.
The loyalists take sides with the
National Council. and are in the NIL
nority.
All Juniors in Virginia are anxiously
awaiting the decision of the Supreme
Court of Appeals in the matter of the
legality of the Minneapolis Convention
of the National Council. held in 1899
The charter says all conventions of the
National body must be held in Penn
sylvania. Judge Weiss. of Dauphin
county. Pa, decided that the Minnea-
polls Convention was illegal. The Ma
tional body appealed and 1T is expected
that the Supreme Court will rule
against it, in which event a special
convention will be necessary. The de-
cision will be handed down October S.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-23
DIVINE SERVICES TO-DAY.

The Methodist, Presbyterian. Bap-
fist. Church of Christ (Disciples), Luz
theran and Christian Churches and
Christ Scientist published their hours
OF Sunday services in Saturdays issue.
PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL.
Christ Church, corner of Freemason
and Cumberland streets, Rev. DIR. Carl
Grammer. rector-Morning prayer and
sermon at IL o'clock; evening prayer
at o'clock.
st. Paurs Church, Church and Cove
streets, Rev. b. ID. Tucker, d. d.,
rector-Mornfng prayer and sermon at
IL O'Clock; evening prayer at B o'clock.
st. Luke's Church. corner of CRANKY
and Butte streets. Rev. w. A. Barr. d.
d.. rector-Morning prayer and sermon
at IL o'clock; evening prayer and SER
mon by Rev. DR.. ]. Z. Grammer, of
Baltimore, at o'clock.
st. Peters. Brown avenue, Bramble-
ton. Rev. G. T.. Woodson, rector
Morning prayer and sermon at II
o'clock; evening prayer and sermon at
s o'clock
Emmanuel Chapel. corner of Wide
and Chapel streets, Rev. John II.
Dickinson, curate-Morning prayer and
sermon at IL o'clock; evening prayer
and sermon at s o'clock.
CATHOLIC CHURCHES.
st. Mary's. corner Holt and Chapel
e'SS'S' iNeN. uliier JONI DOnerty,
Observation-Disclosures mass at $3.50 a. m. !;
high mass at IL a. m; vespers and
benediction at p. m.
Sacred Heart. corner York and Dun
more streets, Rev. Father Drake, pas
tor-Early mass at a. M; low mass
at 10 Il. m.
CHRISTADELPHIAN ECCLESIA.
Hall. corner NTaltby and Brambleton
avenues-Services at Il a. m; public
invited.
st. Johns a. M. e. Church-Preach-
ing at IL n. m. by Bishop l.. j. Coffin:
Odd-Fellows' memorial service at D.
M; Christian Endeavor at p. m. !;
preaching by the pastor at 7:45 p. M.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-23
Series of Sermons.
BY DIR. A. COKE SMITH on
"CHRISTIAN LIEE"


Beginning with tonight, Rev. A.
Coke Smith. D. D.. pastor of Epworth
NJ. E. Church. will preach n series of
sermons to be continued each succeed
ing Sunday night until the meeting of
the Virginia Annual Conference in this
city in November next. Following are
the themes he will discuss:
l. THE Christian as an Individual"
2. THE Christian in the Home"
3. 1.-THE Christian in Society,""
4. THE Christian in Business"
s. THE Christian in Politics.
6. THE Christian in the Church."
z. THE Christian as Philanthro-
piSt."
8. "The Christian as Soul Winner"
These sermons will cover q wide field
of thought. and will doubtless prove of
practical good to his congregations.
The Doctor proposes to intersperse
these discourses with very ''pungent
paragraphs" 1t is said that his ser
mon on The Christian in Society will
be one of the most striking OF the Sc
ries, as DR.. Smith proposes to advance
what he conceives to be the true course
OF the Christian in society in unmis-
taxable terms.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-23
sapus Sunday School Convention.

Mr.. NJ. NJ. Stands. superintendent OF
the Calvary Baptist Church Sunday
school, Washington. ID. c., will arrive
in the city this morning and will de-
liver an address before the Norfolk and
Berkeley Sunday School Association at
it's monthly session at the First l:ap-
fist Church, ut 800 o'clock this after
noon. Mr.. Stands is reported to DO
superintendent of one Of the largest
Sunday schools in the United States
and his visit to Norfolk is for the pur-
pose of awakening a more active and
efficient work in the Sunday schools
of this city and vicinity. All superin-
comprising the association are urged
to attend the meeting this afternoon.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-23
will conduct the meetings of the order
intIl hia SuCccSsor Is elected

will conduct the meetings of the order
until his successor is elected.
It is expected that this convention
Will be one of unusual interest. fol-
lowing the decision of the National
Council against the State Councils OF
Virginia and other States which re-
fused to pay the per capita tax until
certain grievances which they had re-
ported had been acted upon.
1t is the sentiment of the leaders In
Virginia that there shall be no taking
water" and the State Council of Vir-
ginia shall be supreme in Virginia.
The State Council was Incorporated by
the last Legislature.
State Councillor HudginS has Just Is
sued the following statement to the Ju-
niors of Virginia:
Newport News, Va, Sept. Is.
To the Members of the Order Through
out the Old Dominion:
Dear Brethren-Just one month
from to-day will find us in annual ses-
sion assembled. The year has sped
away with rapidity, yet in many re-
spects much has been accomplished
Many of the old councils have greatly
augmented their numbers and the new
councils have done excellent work. The
little cloud which crossed the horizon
year ago has no discouraging effect
upon our membership. In fact, it
rather had the opposite effect. if any.
and acted as a stimulus.
Virginia Juniors were tired of the
yoke of oppression; it had become gal
ling and they were anxious to throw
it off. as was clearly evinced by the
resolution adopted at Cape Charles.
ITO those who have stood by me so
faithfully during the year. 1 extend my
grateful appreciation. The past is be-
hind us. we cannot improve it, but.
brethren. let's look forward to those
things which are before, and press for
ward with renewed energy in the days
to come.
Trusting that our meeting will be
pleasant and profitable. and with best
wishes for the success of our order. l
am. Yours fraternally in W, L. and Y.
FLOYD A. HUDGINS.
estate Councilorv
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-23
Portsmouth Baptist AssooIatIon.

The Portsmouth Baptist Association.
including the churches of that denom-
ination in Norfolk. Portsmouth, Berk-
ley. Petersburg, Suffolk. Franklin.
Smithfield and the surrounding sec
tions, convenes in Its one hundred and
tenth annual session next Tuesday, the
25th instant, at Suffolk. 1t will be in
session for three days. Rev. DIR. A. B.
Dunaway is moderator. and Rev. DR..
]. ]. Hall, of. Norfolk, now abroad. is
vice moderator OF the association.
The Introductory sermon will be
preached by Rev. DR.. II. w. Battle.
This is one of the oldest and most
influential religious bodies In the
State. and the largest of the Baptist
associations in Virginia 1t includes
eisNNy churches, with an aggregate
membership. per last report, of 1857.
These churches gave, during the last
associational year, to the various de-
nominational boards. S10.190l2. and for
home purposes. SS1, 714.07.
Rev. L. L. Dudley, of Norfolk. is the
alternate of Rev. DR.. Battle. of Peters
burg, for the opening sermon.