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Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1901-03-27

We are having some fine weather
at this writing.
Health is reasonably good in this
community.
The farmers are beginning to farm
and if the weather continues fine a
good many oats will be sowed this
week.
G. NJ. johnson has been rebuild
ing fence that was washed out by
the high water.
E. N. Barks has been putting up
new fence around his yard and
garden.
Born-To +. J. Turner and wife
ON the 18th, Il fine boy.
Eli Barks has been hauling a few
logs to Browns sawmill recently
Some of our young people attend
ed church at Hickory Grove or
Sunday, the 18th.
II. j.. Davis has moved to the
farm he bought from ox-collectol
| W. B. Yount.
The Worlds Fair to be held ir
St. Louis in 1908, promises to be
the greatest Exposition in the
history ofthe world. Every farmer
as well as men of other occupations
should attend and note the advance
ment and progress this nation hal
made during the nineteenth century
or since the purchase of this terri
tory in 1903. SUPERB.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1901-03-27

guardian ad litem for minor deirs. Decree Of
parliti on and order of sale.
George Buckner S Ro>ana Buckner,
divorce; dismissed
Elva {. Moss etal by curatorvs James Curd
ejectmen'; dismissed in vacation.
Matilda kevelle VS. Ienly w. Revelle, dr.
yorce; decree granted.
J.W. Limbaugh VS. S. NJ, McAnally, CON
tinued.
r. NJ. Jon's VS. A. Warren, damages verdict
for defendant.
W. $. Langdon VS. St l.. I. NJ. q S. Ry.
damages; judgment for $2o.5o.
Caleb l.. Eaker VS. same as above, judgment
tor $I2.5o.
c. ?. Goodwin VS. same as above, judgment
for $T2.5o.
Nancy Mccormick VS. Bollingcr County
Bank, verdict by jury for ine. pIeader; Sarah
Jones.
James J. Ernst ct al VS. George W. Critics,
note; continued.
James ]. Ernst Ell al vs. W, J. Critics. mote;
continued.
W. II. Iornsvs Mary Horn, divorce; decree
granted.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1901-03-27

This tax was a part of that saddled
on the people three years ago TO
help pay the expense of war with
Spain. That war was soon over,
aad by all rules of justice the taxes
LEVIED for carrying it on should
have gone with it. Now that a por-
tinn OF it has been taken off the
people are asked to worship the re-
pullcan party for great gilt. Did
you ever hear anything more ab'
surd?-Jefferson Democrat.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1901-03-27

THE Forty-tirst General Assembly
of Missouri has had boquets thrown
at it from every quarter Of the state
and is pronounced one Of the best
the state ever had. Our representa-
tive Hon. J NJ. Welker made Il clean
record, bv giving his whole time to
his duties and casting his vote in
interest of the people
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1901-03-27
Beautiful Things.

Beautiful faces are those that wear
1t matters little if dark or fair
Whole souled honesty printed there.
Beautiful eyes are those that show,
Like crystal panes where earth-tlres & low,
Beautiful thoughts that burn below.
Beautiful lips are those whose words
Leap from the heart like songs OF birds,
Yet whose utterance prudence girds.
Beautiful hands are those that do
Work that is earn st, and brave, and true,
Moment by moment the long day througl
Beautiful lives are those that bless
Silent rivers of happiness,
Whose hidden fountain but few may guess.
-Littelt'S Living Age.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1901-03-27

ABILi has passed the Minnesota senate
to restrict the marriage ofpersons afflict-
cd with physical or mental disorders,
which will affect all persons seeking
marriage, inasmuch as a physical eX-
animation is required under heavy pen
atty. The object of the bill being to
check the increase in the number OF in
sane. While the motives are certainly
yommendable, there are many objections
10 the enforcement OF such enactments'
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1901-03-27

ANDREW CARNEGIE has given New
York City S5,O00,OOO for free library
purposes and offers St. Louis 81 ,OOO,OOO
for the same purpose, on conditions,
which these cities propose to accept.
These are great gifts, and will, no doubt
be appreciated by the public generally
and especially those who are the direct
beneficiaries. Mr.. Camaegie can give
many millions and yet die, comparative
w, rich man.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1901-03-27

Cape Optimist: In selecting the Worlds
Fair Commissioners they should be Sc
lected on the same principle a railroad
selects its managers, bank its cashier
or a business man his employes-tor
their fitness for the position regardless
of their politics. The great southeast is
especially interested in having man on
that board who knows its needs, who is
able to make a display that will show
fully its advantages and resources in a
manner that will attract the attention OF
homeseekers and investors. Our portion
of the state can make display that will
be the admiration of the world; but
what it will be, depends on the commits
sioner. Therefore let US see to it that
the best possible selection is made
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1901-03-27
School Bills Passed By The 41st
General Assembly.

The State Superintendent of Schools
furnishes us the following information
saying that this is all he can give until
he complies and has printed the fulltext
of all laws passed.
House Bill No. 1913 has passed both
houses with an emergency clause and IS
now law. 1t provides that in counties not
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1901-03-27

having supervision, a county board of
which the commissioner is chairman shall
have general control of school interets.
The county court appoints one member
at its April meeting. He or she should
be among the best educated and most
earnest teachers in the county. The State
Board of Education will appoint the third
member late in April. This board man
ages the institute; a rural course Of
study shall be adopted in each county
board; teachers examinations for GER
; tificates shall be held independent of the
institutes, first ono in June; first grade
certificates shall be renewed so long as
teachers continue teaching and attend
institutes or summer schools; institutes
shall be pedagogical rather than aca-
demic; Grades made in approved sum-
mer schools shall be accepted in lieu of
examination in certain subjects. In due
time requirements for summer schools
will be formulated and published with an
institute course Of study.
House Bill No. 236 will become law
in so days. 1t provides thatn less than
five nor more than twenty cents per Child
enumerated be spent by the district for
library and supplementary reading each
year, the first hundred volumes to be Sc
I lected from a list recommended by a
board appointed by the State Board of
Education. This board will not be ap-
pointed Immediately. Notice should be
taken of the law at the annual school
meetings and provisions made for it.
Senate Bill No. 2l8 passed with an
emergency clause and is now law. 1t
provides that three or more school dis
tricts, or Il village district having less
than two hundred children of school age
by last enumeration together with two or
more adjoining districts, may be consoli-
dated into new district for the purpose
OF maintaining both primary schools and
high school by proceedings had in ac-
cordance with the provisions of section
9742 of article /, chapter 154 of the Re-
vised Statutes OF 1899. When such new
district is formed it shall be known as
"Consolidated district No.--of -
county," and shall organize at
special meeting within fifteen days after
/ the formation thereof; such organization
and the government of such consolidated
district shall be under, and in compliance
with, the laws governing city, town and
village districts as provided in article 2,
chapter 154 of the Revised Statutes of
1899.
Other laws of less general application
will be sent out in due time. The three
laws mentioned above are Of immediate
importance. County Courts must appoint
one member OF County Board of Educa-
ton first week in April. Annual meet
ings should consider the library question.
Consolidated districts may be formed at
this annual meeting provided notices
have been duly ported.
The above should have appeared last
week but arrived too late.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1901-03-27

Leonard Crews was bitten by n
rabld dog three weeks ago to-day.
A few days later Il maidstone was
applied to the wound, which is on
the hand, and continues to stick.
The stone retains hold on the wound
until it fills and falls off. IN from 2
to 4 hours, when it is cleaned and
placed on the wound again, where
it sticks fast. This has been going
on for over two wteks.-South
Missouriau.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1901-03-27
Guaranteed $500
Salary Yearly.

Men and women Of good address
to represent us, some to travel ap'
pointing agents, others for local
work looking after our interests.
5000 salary guaranteed yearly; eX-
ira commissions end expenses, rapid
old established house.
Graad chance for earnest man or
woman to secure pleasant, perma.
nent position, liberal income and
future. New brilliant lines. Write
at once.
STAFFORD Press,
23 Church St., New Haven, Conn.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1901-03-27

GRADUALLY the Chinese difficulties are
yielding to diplomacy. Russian demands
have been modified considerably and
hopes are entertained that there Will be
a settlement without further bloodshed.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1901-03-27

THE Missouri Legislature was in ses-
sion about seventy-five days. The Hi
nois Legislature has been about seven
ty-five days trying to gerrymander the
state and is not through with it yet.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1901-03-27

ABOUT 800 convicts working a
coal mine at Lansing, Kan, mutini'
ed the first of last week, captured
the guards and held possession till
starved into submission.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1901-03-27
Perrvville Sun: Joe Lindingt

PerryviIIe Sun: Joe Lindinger,
the blacksmith at BeIgique, KILLED
an American GRAY Eagle the latter
part of last week that measured
seven feet and several inches from
TIP to tip. 1t is reported to US that
that was the first eagle Of that kind
that visited the vicinity Of Belgique
for period often years. They are
hardly ever found in this part of
the United States.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1901-03-27

A TORNADO swept over the southern
portion of Birmingham, Ala, Monday
morning by which twenty-five persons
were killed, large number injured and
property valued at quarter of million
dollars DESTROYED
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1901-03-27

THE peace terms offered the Beers
BY the British, have been rejected
and the war of extermlnatiOn and
devastation will be prosecuted to a
finish.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1901-03-27

THEY are having lively time down in
Stoddard county over the race for school
commissioner. Have gone into the news
papers and appear to have run corner
on the spring poets.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1901-03-27

CHESTER A. ALDRiCH announces
that he will start q new paper at
Poplar Bluffthis week, The Sentinel
daily and weekly.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1901-03-27

A republican exchange exuItingIy
SAWS; "A reduction of Sal, 10000 in
taxes was the parting gltr rof the late
congr ess to the people. Republicans
are never niggsrdIy.' So!a act OF
iustice. long delayed, must be ac'
cepted by the people of this republic
rs a gift. Such u thing may go IN
AN empire or monarchy, but 1t is out
of place IN government where
the people are supposed to control
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1901-03-27

Milo GREGORY was hanged at Kennett
last Thursday, for the murder of Joseph
Covert, February, 20, 1899.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1901-03-27

UNEASY lies the head that wears the
crown of Russia for whose blood Nihilsts
are said to be thirsting,
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1901-03-27

ALONG the different lines OF rail
road, boys are in the habit OF jump
ing off and on the trains for the pur'
pose of riding short distances, and
in order to break up the practice
along its lines, the Baltimore u OHIO
Southwestern has placed special
detective on those trains most sub
jected to THIS practice, who instant
" arrests every boy jumping on a
tram. This is dangerous practlce
of which boys have been warned
time and again and it is not only
dangerous to life and limb, but Is
dangerous from moral standpoint,
Small offences lead to greater ones
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1901-03-27


Andrew Carnegie proposes to give ot.
LOUIS $1,0O0,O0O for public library
Out of his large fortune Mr.. Cornegle
has already donated more than S26,oVo,-
go for public libraries in various cities
of the United States. He is one OF the
few wealthy men in this country at the
present time who has the respect OF every
good citizen. Already he has erected a
monument to his memory which Will not
perish. He will be remembered and MS
name revered by the American people
long after many of the selfish hogs who
are now rated among the richest persons
in the United States are forgotten. When
these latter people die the pubic IN
general will express satisfaction, ano
few would mourn should adversely over
take them. But not so with Mr.. Carnegie
A misfortune to him would be mlSfor-
tune to the people.-Missouri Democrat
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1901-03-27
Zones Unearthed.

Dunklin Dem ocraI; The rail
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1901-03-27
Marble Hill Press
OFFICIAL PAPER OF
B0LLlNGER COUNTY.

The COLUMNS Of The PREss sce aiways free
to the people Of the county for ihe discussion
of questions Of local interest.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1901-03-27
The Agents Best Chance.

23 Church St., New Haven, Conn.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1901-01-05

Those needing wedding invita-
ton should call at this office snd
examine our samples and prices,
we have just what they want and
can do it neat and 'chekp.
The property Of Mrs. Cab. Gar
DENIAL, near the Court house is for
sale, and win go at reasonable
price. Apply to Cab. Gardenal
for particulars.
The Supper given by the Mar
ried Ladies' euchre club at the
home of Mrs. I. j. hAbhe isst
Sunday was one Of those splendid
reunions where people meet to
enjoy life, and all who were pre-
sent enjoyed the good sopper and
the good company that surroun-
ded the festive borrd.
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Miss Emile Dupre and Mr..
Raoul Gautresux both of Houma,
were married on December 9th,
in Houma. Miss Dupre has many
friends here who will be glad to
hear of her marriage ana wish
her many wishes.
Remember that the excursion
from Arnaudville to New Orleans
will take place on the 7th day of
Janudry, returning on the 10TH,
giving the excursionists three
nights and two days in New Or
leans.
Furniture and mattings at
L. g. Duchamp.
The boys who sounded the fire
alarm at about half past eleven
o'clock New Years eve should
have been given lesson, to teach
them that this'is MOTTO be;a plsy-
thing. there are lots Of amdsements
without that of awakening the
people with the fire alarm.
The Oiceronean debating club,
which is composed of our young
men, had q supper at the Tertrou
hotel, Monday, which was one Of
the prettiest reun lions seen in this
town, and the young members Of
this interesting little association
had q most agreeable time.
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Coming! Co1ning!!
z Gar Loads
~ OF THE CELEBRATED
JOHN DEERE
- Cultivators
4 FLOWS,
Do Not Buy Before You See Me.
Easy Terms For Next Year.
L. c. Duchamp.

The midnight mass on New
Years morning was a most bril-
liant ceremony, Father Thibault
preached a good sermon, the Greig
Cornet band also contributed to
make this mass more imposing.
But just at the time of the mass
the rain was pouring down in tor
rents, which was the cause of the
small attendance.
Governor Heard has appointed
the assessors throughout the state,
with five exceptions, which are
Bienville, Cameron, Morehouse,
St. Martin and Vermillion. Why,
the hold back in these parishes, is
not stated, but we presume the
Governor is not yet decided be-
tween the candidates of the fac
tions.
Buy your school books at L. @.
Duchanp.
We learn that one night this
week, the steamer Alberta was
compelled TO tie up near the
bridge, because the bridge could
not be opened. This bridge is out
of level since q long time, it is
rusty. and looks as if entirely neg
lected. The authorities should
give some Of their immediate at
tention to this costly structure, il
has cost too much money to allow
it to 90 to ruin in 80 short q time.
| We learn that there are quite
a number of white voters in this
town and psrish who have disqua-
lifted themselves as voters simply
for not paying one dollar thai
would have gone to the support o.
the public schools. This may
look hard upon these people, bu'
we are of opinion that men who
have SO little regard for this ga
cred right, should not be entities
to the right Of voting. becaus'
they are not good citizens, and
cannot use their vote for the good
of the country, and they have per
haps done we'll to disqualified
themselves.
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THE KICKERS.

Communicated.
Some of our people always make
it one of their pleasures to class
the editor of the Messenger as q
kicker, and they seem under the
impression that he is the only
kicker, not only in St. Msrtinville,
but in St. Martin parish. This
accusation reminds me Of the fell
lows who see straws in their neigh
boris eyes, but not the beams in
their own eyes.
Tits the business and the duty
ofa newspaper to treat upon all
subjects that concerns the public,
and e'papers do this, not with
the idea of kicking, but simply of
performing a duty that ID due to
the public.
But besides the editor Of The
Messenger, we have some other
kickers, we have Uncle Sam, who
strained his thin legs to try to
kick about twelve inches above
his stove pipe hat even at the risk
of bursting the bottom Of his
breaches; and, why? Simply be-
cause the Messenger said tina. q
mass that was sung at the church
was not pretty. This little o6ense
was considered an sbominable
kick, uncalled for, beca6se the
person who played the 'thass was
q FIRST class musicixn and could
not play bad music. So Uncle
Sam kicked, kicked often and
kicked high, too.
We have another kicker who
came at and called himself Echo,
and be kicked because some fell
lows wanted him to contribute to
some public Improvement, and
while his kicking was not 'altoget-
her out of place, because he pays
a high privilege for doing bust
ness in the town, but when he
commenced kicking he kicked at
all the shams of creation and he
found many Of them.
Now comes another kicker, Pro
gress, who happened to be one Of
the shams kicked by Echo, he il
out and kicked as furously as an
unbroken Creole mule, and we
now found Echo kicking back,
which shows that there are lots Of
other kickers besides the editor Of
the Messenger.
| It is wonder that Uncle Sam
did not poke his crooked red nose
in this kicking now going on, il
| order to make the kicking general
SPECTATOR.
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Subscribe Ne HHs sss


BY virtue N al order add cdhmfsslon
from the Hon. the leth Judieisl District
Court of the State Of Ibsisiins In and
for the Parish Ok St. Martin bearing date
Noy.s6 tt. 1900 and to me directed, I viii
offer for sale and VIII sell 6r cause To b
sold BY any duly authorised ana quail
l,ed officer ut Pubic auction for Cash to
the last and highest bidder Il the Court
house doCrin tie town 81 st. Martini
Vile, on
Saturday, the 18th day Of jan
uary, 1901.
the following described properly bsi6hE'
ing to the estate Of John B. Fsulk.
The private land CLAIM Of JohA h.
Faux against the United State Govern
ment reported by the old bard Of Con.
misstonsrs for the Western District h
| Louisiana under No 1870 and confirm ID
| him BY the said board BY act Of Congress
| dated March 3rd 1901 and Designated n
section 46 in + llSRllE. 8. ". Dis.
trict Of Louisians, said land situated 10
the Parish Of vermilllSn and eontainInl
GAG acres Of land.
This sale made conformable to Inv e
pay the debts in the order Of their pri'
Silege. III IL
VICTOR n. AUBRY.
Administrator
st. MartinviIle. La. Dee. I, 1880.
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NOTICE.

The share holders Of the Bank Of st.
Martinvills are hereby notified that the
annual meeting Of the sto6h holders win
be held at the bank, On TuesaIv the 9Th
day Of January. 1901. f6r the'purpose Of
electing . board Of directors for the en-
suing year. ALBRRT BiEkvKNU,
Cashier.
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n you would have an appetite like >
bear and q relish for your meals take
Chamberiain's Stomach And Liver Ia
blets. They correct disorders OF the sto-
mach and regulate the liver and bowoIs.
Price. Is cents. Samplss free. at 7. ].
Labbe's drug store.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1901-01-05

You assume no risk when you buy
ChamberlainS Collie. Cholera and Diarr-
hoes Remedy. I. j. Liable. druggist
will refund your money II you are not
satisfied after using It. It is everywhere
admitted to be the most successful reme-
dy in use for bowel complaints and the
only one that never fails. It is pleasant,
safe and reliable.
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LOCAL NEWS.

Wall paper at L. G. Duchamp.
Mr.. r. Martin made q business
trip to the city this week.
The police jury will meet in re-
,gulsr monthly session Monday.
Mr.. George LOWS was in town
this week, on q short business Wis
it
Mrs. A. g. Gonlas spent New
Years in Lafayette, with her pa
rents. |
Mr.. Auguste Iedodx spent sew
-eral days at Lake Arthur this
week. I!
Mr.. L. J. Gardemal has added
q bar to his grocery, Corner Main
and Bridge streets.
Mr.. Jean Domec of the Fifth
ward was attending to some bust
ness here Wednesday.
Mr.. A. L. Durand is now loca-
ted in town and is giving his per-
sonal attention 10 his business.
The public schools which we're
closed during the holidays, will
reopen on Monday. the 7th inst.
Mr.. Henry Fournet has opened
q grocery and bar in the Fournet
building, Corner Main and Church
streets.
DIR. and Mrs. F. L. Jewell, of
New Orleans, are in town to spend
some time, they are the guests of
Judge jas. e. Mouton.
The rains this week have caus-
ed the bayou to rise at least ten
feet, and it now has the appear
;snce of a pretty river.
Tho excursion from Arnaud-
sillesto New Orleans leaves Mon
day, the 7th., and will return
ThursGsy the 10th. The fare for
The round trip from here is $500.
As soon az the good weather
sets in, the country will be full of
activity. 'as all the planters. are
getting ready TO start the work in
the fields.
The marriage of Mr.. Martin
'MSraist of st. Msrtinville to Miss
Msthi3de Dugas Of Loreauville,
will take place in Loreauville, on
Monday, January 7th, 1901.
Get your patent medicines al
z. C. Duchamp.
Our young people had q dance
ut Duchsmd's hall last Sunday,
and Notwithstanding the bad wea.
xhef, the attendance was good
and the night was spent pleasant
~.
Ali the business house Of this
town have done . large business
This fall, and during the holidays
their business was too large fol
their forces of clerks. All seen
satisfied.
Mr.. Bertrand Aadibert spen,
The week in liberia parish. will
his brother. He expects to re
turn here and remain until th'
month Of May when he will leave
Tor France.
Now that the rush is over, it il
The chance OF our people wht
~.nk "a ..aLA Rarc.Afna To call AM