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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-16
DIES ALONE ON A FAST TRAIN.
Express Messenger Found Lifeless in
Car After Run from Chicago.

Kalamazoo, Mich, Jan. IA. p.
Hooker, an American express messen-
ger for thirty years. was found dead in
his car when the Michigan Central
train from Chicago arrived here. He
had died after the train left Chicago
His family lives in Buffalo.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-16
TORE HIS ARM OFF.
henandoah Farmer Frlshtfuly In

SUPERINTENDENT = dTfHcT FTIYHtTuIIy III
jured in Corn Shredder.
Shenandoah, jan 14-William Schaf-
fer, farmer living seven miles south
of this city, is not expected to sur
vive the results of corn shredded ac-
cident, in which his arm was torn from
his shoulder. Just how the accident
occurred even Schaffer does not know.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-16
THREE WOMEN HELD.
circumstantiaI Evidence of Murder in
the Booth Case.

tf1e BOOth CaSe.
Ottawa, Kan, Jan. 14.-Mrs. Mary
Mccoy and her daughters Mrs. Mary
Stanley and Miss Bessie Browning,
are held by a recommendation of the
coroner's jury for investigation of the
cause of the death of James Booth in
North Ottawa last Friday night.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-06-28
Closing Exercises of Esther School.

The following is the program OF
the closing exercises of the Esther
school, so ably taught by Miss Rosa
Mills, which took place on Wednes-
day eve, June II, at the school
house:
Opening song-Louisiana.
Recitation-The Small Boy.
Recitation am Little, but I'm
Spunky.
Motion song-so Early in the
Morning.
Dialogue-The Doctors Visit.
Recitation-The Call. IL
Song-The Schoolhouse on the
Hill.
Dialogue-A Heavy Shower.
March and song-Summer Time.
Recitation-Lost Tommy.
Dialogue-An Uncomfortable Pre-.
dicament.
Recitstion-Is it Anybody's Bust
ness?
Recitation-Suppose.
Moon song.
Wand driIl.
song-The Beggar Girl. ~
Recitation-How I Tended the
Baby
Reoitation-Poor Little Jim.
,Song-The Southern Girl.
Recitation-The Price of a Drink.
.Dialogue-When Women Have
Their Rights.
Recitation-At the Close of School.
Parting Song-How Sad it is
When Schoolmates Say Goodbye.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-06-28
Laporte Wins Suit.

Saturday the Supreme Court decid-
ed the suit, of Mrs. c. T. Guidry Jr.
VS.. Theodore Laporte in which the
widow sued for the restitution of the
property .ou State street, forming the
corner of Lafayette street. Following
is the syllabus:
"Mrs. Uranie Mayard ct. ais. VS..
Theodore Laporte-To support an
action to set aside a sale for lesion
beyond moiety, the proof of the value
of the property must be strong and
CONCLUSIVE. 1t is therefore ordered,
adjudged and decreed that the. judg-
ment herein be set aside, and that
the plaintiffs suit be dismissed at
their cost in both courts"
Edwards & Greene we're the attor-
neys for Laporte while .Breaux &
|Gordy represented the plaintiffs.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-06-28

church at this place Wednesday morn
ing at II O'clock, Rev. 5. j. Davies,
officiating. The bride and groom left
for Gueydan that afternoon on the ZIG
o'clock train.
Last week Edourard Noel, a well
known farmer of Grand Marais, TIL
ward, and a former resident of Able
vile, left for France his native homes
His friends and countrymen here ceie->
brated his departure in a fitting map
FER by a large gathering at a dinner
He may remain permanently in the old
country,
Make sokoloski, of Abbeville, left
that city at 2 a. N. Tuesday morning
driving to Gueydan and returned tl
Abbeville on the 9:51 train of the same
day. He reports four well outfits in
full blast around Abbeville. After tast-
ing the water af the Gueydan Canal,
he pronounced it very similar to that
of the Hunter Canal.-Gueydan News.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-06-28
Religious.

Religious services will be held in
the Catholic church Sunday by the
pastor, Rev. Father +. A. b. Laforest,
as follows:
Low mass at $50 o'clock, a. N.
High mass ats q. m.
Mass on week days at $3.50 a. m.
Rev. S. j. Davies will preach il
Methodist church Sunday at IL a. m.
and 8:15 p. m.
July 9Th, one week from next
Tuesday, the District Conference OF
this, the Crowley district, Of the
Methodist Episcopal church, South,
will convene in Abbeville. This
conference represents seventeen cir
cults with a membership of 4,16C
members and church property valued
at $81, All the circuits viii
surely be represented by ministers
and many by lay delegates also, be.
sides there are five local preachers
who will probably attend. The terri.
tory embraced cover the line of the
Southern Pacific from Morgan City
to Lake Charles and all territory
south of said railroad between those
places. There will be some fine
preaching and some hearty singing.
Our people a be depended on tic
give them a welcome that will dc
credit to the town.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-06-28
First Festival of the Season.

A grand festival will be held IN.
the Convent Hall and spacious
grounds Saturday, Sunday and Mon
day for the benefit of the Catholic
church. Refreshments of all kinds
will be sold at reasonable rates and
entertainments IN both French and
English will be given each night be-
ginning at s O'Clock. On Sunday
afternoon a matinee will be gwen.
The public may expect something
good as Prof. Pate is managing the
musical part of the program which is
a guarantee that it will be great. See
ad on first page.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-06-28
. A Fine Piece of Work.

A. F. Maxield has recently COM
pleted a fine sideboard which is not
to be equalled for beauty and unique
ness in the entire parish. Il is
made of ash, cypress, pine and
walnut and has to be seen to be
appreciated. It is made to fit the
corner of a room being in the. shape
of a triangle, There are drawers
and shelves for cutlery and china.
A marble top-and mirrors add great
ly to its appearance. 1t will be
finished in hard oil showing the natu-
raj grain of the woods which are very
pretty.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-06-28
We will send the value of one dollar

We will send the value of one dollar
and ten cents ($1.10) in booklets by
mail for ten eeuts (eash Or stamps),
containing twenty seven pen and ink
photo-reduced sketches of Washing
ton life. Queen Victoria knighted
Sir John Tennial for similar artistic
work in London. (Your editor has
q sample of thiS). Nutshell Pub. Co
1o5 third Ave-, New York.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-06-28
First Rice of the Season.

Tuesday that energetic rice planter
.Eraste Mouton shipped six sacks of
new rice by express to New Orleans.
1t was grown on Live Oak plantation
and is about the earliest rice ever put
on the New Orleans market.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-06-28
Bring in a Gushsr.

. Our local Arm Of well horers, M.
S. Palmer and w. W. Maxield are
feeling very iubilant. over the fine
well they have just brought in for
Martin Bagley on the. old Winston
plantation. 1t is 100 feet deep and
the water spouts up three feet above
the surface and is a splendid quality.
This is one Of the best wells in the
parish.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-06-28

Wednesday was hot and cloudy
with a stiff southwest wind blowing
nearly all day, making it very pleas
ant in the breeze, provided you were
not travelling with it over a dusty
road.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-06-28
Town and Parish.
Money to loan!

IAoA
|
TIE Acme Saving Association has
onvera, hundred dollars on hand to
ian The terms are easy. Time OF
loan eight years, Interest at b per cent
nor annum and % per cent premium
cash, on amount of the loan,
Good real estate security required.
Fnonire of W. W. EDWARDS,
Secretary Acme.
oh for some more d-fashloned mud
DAYS are growing impereeptlbfy
shorter. -,
THE local peach crop this year is OF
excellent quality and very fair yield
The Catholic festival commences at
the Convent Hall tonight. Go around
and SEE the fun.
Spanish flies have been very plenti-
f1l this year and are doing much dam-
age to the gardens.
Tuesday was st. Johns day.,a great
Masonic feast. 1t tried to rain but
failed after two attempts.
The drouth is playing havoc with
vegetables. A good four inch rainfall
would be gladly welcomed.
e
Salt water is still in the bayon in
largo quantities, 1t has not injured
the rice TO any appreciate extent yet.
People who have the necessary
aWherewith"-coin, are making ar
rangements to take their annual sum-
mer outing.
Posters are up announcing an exeur-
sion to Vermilion Bay July 4th, Boat
leaves wharf at 1870 a. IL. Fare rs cts.
for the round trip.
Rev. Father F. A. B. Laforest and
L. j. Br6assard have favored us with
orders for JOB printing which were
greatly appreciated.
Our efficient assessor, Lodias J..
Broussard is having built a handsome
residence in Young's Addition just
north of L. J Feray.
Last Friday the Abbeville Canal had
a small revas or washout near Car
Inns farm at Coulee Baton. The dam
age has been repaired.
One of our cotemporaries is advocat-
ing a homestead association for Able
s7ille regardless of the fact that we al
ready have two hourishing concerns.
Hollis P. Porter is having an addi-
ton built to his residence in north
Abbegille. T. T. Feray, contractor,
.and j.. P. Routan, carpenter, have
Enlarge of the work, which insures a
nice job.
The Silver Bells and Maseots played
q couple of games of ball last Sunday.
The first game was won by the Silver
Bells by a score of IL to 6. The Sec
ond game stood 10 to IL in favor Of the
Maseots.
Bad boys broke a big pane Of glass
IN the front door of the First National
Bank some time ago. 1t has been re-
paced and a new addition to the coun-
lr ialllng put in, making things more
uniform,
owing to the absence of a sufficient
number Of the shareholders, the pro-
posed increase of the capital stock of
.sile First National Bank from 500, 600
70 so0,oO0 has been postponed to a
sNhen 1t comes to printing give the
nonle man the preference. He is do
ing more Tor the town than the outsid-
q. b most progressive towns stand
~ sneif home institutions-and that is
she secret of their success,
saturday evening a hne ram nearly
ole ana a half inches fell 10 and around
aDocalie' 1t was purely local how
s ~ ana at this writing large areas In
sue, loarth, fifth, second, seventh and
aaa wards have had no rain and the
zane crop is perishing.
Ga =. : Kouton has ordered this paper
M Yns! 70 MS brother, T. A. Routon, at
-haffls0nburg. La. We are adainn
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-06-28

iae Juniors Went to Guevdan last
, ,alu, n'is5 and played a swell game of
1 I@ir WIN the Gueydan boys, the score
Ta,s 81 70 in their favor. Sunday
= ~ a second game was begun but
sue juniors had to catch the train
wba es Finished. The score was 8 to
"aen The game stopped.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-06-28
Fresh Paint.

--- %fsS
Everywhere almost as we pass
through town we see the signs of
fresh paint. Fresh paint and progress
go hand in hand. You never see
any fresh paint in a dead town. 1t
is only the live. hustling towns that
can afford it. Prominent among the
recently painted residences we notice
particularly the handsome homes of
Eli Wise and Judge Edwards both of
which have been Hastily adorned.
The u. S. Civil Service Commits
sion will hold examinations duridg
September and October, In several
places for several young men and wo-
men for the government service.
There are now 126,423 positions tn
the classified civil service, being an
increase of AZ, 736 in 6 years. There
were7 1872 persons appointed between
IJnly |, 1901 and April Is. 1902 be-
ing at the rate of 1000 for the
year. There will probably be 1000
next year with liberal promotions af-
terward. All appointments are for
life and for most positiones only a
common school education is required
Politics or2religionsis not considered
Those desiring to take examinations
of this kind a get full information
about them free by writing to the
Columbian Correspondence College
Washington d. G. and asking for its
Civil Service Catalogue for 1902.
Gueydan wants an ice factory and
electric light plant. Sunday night q
large and enthusiastic crowd assent
bled at the Fisher & Isaacs Hall for
the purpose of organizing a stock
company to erect a water works and
ice plant for Gueydan. The COM
pany is to have a capital stock of
$10 $1,000, and the shares are $40 each.
Before the adjournment OF the meet
ing So, 500 was subscribed.
Charlton has made its appearance
at several points in the parish and
steps should at once be taken to
cheek the spread of this terrible
disease. We are told that it is rang
ing among the stock on Cheniere a la
Croix and also on Johnson's bayou
in Cameron parish. 1t is early in
the season and there is no telling tire
damage and loss that may result be-
fore frost comes.
Kaplan and vicinity were visited
by a brisk blow Thursday of last
week which blew down four unflnisl1-
houses in the town of Kaplan, tore up
! china trees, broke down the corn Ia
ear. Quite a lot Of hail fell with the
rain and it damaged the cotton and
cora,
Considerable excitement was caused
in town Thursday morning by the
mad capers of q will bull driven by
Columbus Trahan. He jumped into
and smashed a buggy aud finally RAT
across the bayou bridge before being
lassoed and captured.
Thursday morning the sky Yves
overcast with a thick smokey haze
which at a distance resefhbled rain Oh
mist. 1t all blew away however ans
1.-THE wind sprang up into o brisl
breeze putting the clouds to fight.
Painters are putting on & cost
yellow on the Planters Rice Mill aiic
it shows off pretty we'll. The ms
ehinery is arriving daily ard wf'
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-06-28

.o =. 7. Routon has ordered this paper
sgns te his brother, T. A. Routon, at
rralfisonourg, La. We are adding
aeoh nane to our subscription list
saon week and expect. in tho near
,graa ,e 70 make a special effort to
sae increase our circulation and
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-06-28

saturday evening a hne ain nearly
sng aud a half inches fell 10 and around
a auo It was purely local how
e ,he ana at this writing large areas In
s sas hlouftn, fifth, second, seventh and
o.asn wards have had no rain and the
cane crop is perishing.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-06-28

when It comes to printing give the
aoIne nan the preference. He is do
ing more for the town than the outsid-
q. Inc most progressive towns stand
~ sheir home institutions-and that is
the secret Of their success,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-06-28

owing to the absence of a sufficient
number OF the shareholders, the pro-
posed increase of the capital stock Of
she FIRST National Bank from 500, 600
70 so0,OOO has been postponed to a
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-06-28

Bad boys broke a big pane of glass
N the front door of the First National
Bank some time ago. 1t has been re-
placed and a new addition to the coun-
Ter failing put in, making things more
uniform.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-06-28

Painters are putting on & cost
yellow on the Planter Rice Mill atic
1t shows off pretty we'll. The psl
ehinery is arriving daily ard w1''
soon be installed
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-06-28

Thursday morning the sky waf
overcast with a thick smokey haze
which at a distance resefhbled rain Oh
mist. 1t all blew away however ans
the wind sprang up into o brisl
breeze putting the clouds to fight. )
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-06-28

Our efficient assessor, Lodias j
Broussard is having built a handsome
residence in Young's Addition jus
north of L. j Feray.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-06-28

Last Friday the Abbeville Canal had
a small revas or washout near Car.
Inns farm at Coulee Baton. The dam
age has been repaired.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-06-28

One of our cotemporaries is advocat
ing a homestead association for Able
Tille regardless of the fact that we al
ready have two hourishing concerns.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-06-28

i The Silver Bells and Maseots played
a couple of games of ball last Sunday
The first game was won by the Silver
Bells by a score of IL to 6. The sec.
ond game stood 10 to IL in favor of the
Mascots.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-06-28

Rev. Father F. A. B. Laforest an(
L. j. Breassard have favored us witt
orders for JOB printing which were
greatly appreciated.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-06-28

Considerable excitement was caused
in town Thursday morning by the
mad capers of q will bull driven by
Columbus Trahan. He jumped into
and smashed a buggy aud finally rat
across the bayou bridge before being
lassoed and captured.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-06-28

, Hollis P. Porter is having an addi-
ton built to his residence in north
Abbeville. T. T. Feray, contractor,
aad J. P. Routan, carpenter, have
leharge of the work, which insures a
nice job.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-06-28

Posters are up announcing an exeur-
sion to Vermilion Bay July 4th, Boat
leaves wharf at 1880 d. Ii. Fare rs cts.
for the round trip.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-06-28

The local peach crop this year is 0
excellent quality and very fair yield
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-06-28

TIE Acme Saving Association has
oovera, hundred dollars on hand to
Ian The terms are easy. Time OF
loan eight years, Interest at 6 per cent
nor annum and % per cent premium
cash. on amount Of the loan.
Good real estate security required.
rnnnire of W. w. EDWARDS,
Secretary Acme.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-10-19

The Deiicatessen LunchroomE are supplied
with the best goods In tbs market
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-10-19

the institution. He denied emp6=t.caliy
and in toto Keeper Wilson's statement.
As FAR as our system OF Punishment g.
concerned said the Warden, 1t - a very
mid one when compared 10 some -otecr
prisons. Solitary confiuE ment Is the oTty
mode OF punishment ~ employ. without
II the prison would not exist a day IN a
body OF go men. more than 60 per rent g:
whom nave served in prisons heinrs, N1u
are sure 10 md a few who are incorrEiblv
In dealing with such We either have 20
bring them Into subsection or have the dis
cipline OF the institution destroyed. II we
were TO allow one lnfracti0n OF the prison
rules 10 gO unpublished. we would lose cen
troll OF the whole body OF men"
Tanner said the story 20 the effect tlat
the men II solitary confinement We corr
p lied 10 drink water by having the spout
OF a sprtnking can inserted in their mouths
was AL bosh.' The correspondent WaS
shown the solitary and had the system
explained TO him. The prisoner is eoudu-d
IN 9 stone cell differing but little from the
ordinary ,esn- be = made to stand and have
MS hands manacied above his bead re
gets nothing TO eat but bread and watfr.
The punishment SO the officers say. - more
OF q mental than n physical one. The utsec
loneliness and monctony wears on the
nerves and induces almost q terror. The
most obstinate and refractory. the Office
said, Is more than ready TO resurn 10 his
Work after a few days IN the hole"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-10-19
WITNESS EVADED GUEST
Court Laughed at Mans Answer
in Studdert Trial.

Mr. Douglas Grand. who was the principal
witness FOR the Crown at the remount trial
~ r1nfs Ireland. which resulted IN the
~comnittai Tor trial Of Major Studdert and
oilers tells the following story regarding
Ire examination OF one OF the witnesses;
ibid YOU sell Major Studdert a horsef
no. sorr.' replied witness.
Did your father sell Major Studdert \
horseZ'
wen, then. did your grandfather ~en
him q horseT
"sDid any member OF your family -
Major Studaert anythingF
YES. SOFT
who did. them
81 did replied the witness.
And what did you sell Major Studderts
II sold him a mare replied witness. Il
the chagrin OF counsel and the delight Of
the ourt Exchange.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-10-19
. Home EOR AGED LADIES.
Modest Ohio Capitalist VIII Build
Structure for W. c. 7. L.

Marion o.. OF R-Undsr promise that
they would keep his name a secret for all
time. the members 81 the Frances Willard
Women's Christian Temperance Union ot
tbs place are assured BY a local capitalist
that he will build an old ladies' home In
this city.
The home Is 10 be a fine. modern struc-
fure. and Is 10 be endowed by the Honor.
Arrangements for bu idinE will be made as
socn "a practicable. The Women's Chris
tan temperance Union has had The matter
Of a home under consideration Tor some
time, and was about 20 begin the E~olicita-
ton OF funds when the oner OF the phil
lanthrorlst was made 20 them.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-10-19

girl when she doesn't want him II he can
/ think Il Is a shameE'
WIN. OF course not. Why do you ask"
inquired the clerk
.'Wen." the young woman said when I
read the newspaper this morning saw
that a license had been issued to Joseph
Donovan 20 marry Annie WincheskL. That's
me. and he went and got a license without
even proposing marriage to me"
II was rather hasty about IT, He prob
ably intended TO propose later" suggested
Mr. SalmonsOn. with a smile.
1T wouldn't do him any good to pro-
pose. because. ! wouldn't have him. said
the YOUNG woman. bringing n clirched
hand down on the desk TO emphasize her
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-10-19
LONG AUTOMOBILE JOURNEY.
Mrs. Vanderbilt Proposes a Trip
From New York to San Francisco.

EGIA
New York. Oct. B.-Nirs.i William X. Van
derbilt. Jr-. a sister of Charles Fair. VINO
was killed with his wife in an automobile
accident IN France some time agO. will
make a trip 10 san Francisco from New
York In an automobile for the purpose OF
settling up the Fair estate. OF which she IS
one Of the heiresses-
MT. Vanderbilt. who has a reputation as
a daring chauffeur. will his
wife. Having repeatedly broken speed rec
ords. they will now attempt TO establish
a new record between the Atlantic and the
Pacific The exact date OF departure Is not
settled uDon.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-10-19

Cuba, NO., Oct. lS-crawford County's
hrst annual three days fair closed here
yesterday. II WAS q pronounced success In
every detail. Among the exhibits were The
finest OF Crawford's famous big red apples
as vel as fruits and vegetables equally as
noted. BY FAR the best animal exhibited
was a 5year-old Hereford csw weighing
100 pounds. She is owned by William Ben
ner OF Oak Hill Township. and IL a grand
daughter OF the famous bull. Rector. owned
BY T. b Latham Of Chillicothe. No.
Robeff Lamar and A. l. Reeves ~cu
.hs political ssslaa. Reeves speaking fer y.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-10-19
ANGRY AT WoULD-BE GROOM.
Chicago Girl Says License Was Is
sued Without Her Consent.
sPEcIAL.

Chicago, Oct. IA pretty young woman
with black hair and flashing eyes pushed
her way through the crowd at the mar
rage clerks window in the County Clerks
Office and exclaimed:
Il want to know II a nan can marry .
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-10-19
s15.OOLrexas and Return-S15,OO.

Via NJ. x. & n. Ky. 10 points uouth OF
Taylor. Tex. October = and - Through
the heart OF the beautiful Indian Territory
direction. Free SIDE trips. a~ggregatink over
miles Write or ask katy. ~ Owe