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St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1903-12-19

Senator Foster and Congress-
man Robert Broussara Will speak
III Opelousas Ia the near ~
ture. These splendid orators will
doubtless attract 3 large crowd.
The announcement Of Mr.. Kirt
Lynch Is III this Issue nf the Clarion
for member III the School Board
from the Fifth District. Mr.. Lynch
Ii one of the most popular young
men III onr sister town of Waah-
ington, and oneof her most promi-
nent business men He IL edu.
cationally snd otherwiss capable
to till the Office.
THE people arc not paying theii
poll tax as fast as they should, they
seem I'd be waiting for tho last llonr
and then somehndy will get beat
Theyseem to forget that there is
considerable room which takes
time, to get out II poll tax receipt,
and that they scan't all be served
I at tonce.p Pay your poll tax to-day.
80 Comeau- Pierson--Mr. =. J. Co
mean and Miss Edith rlerson were
married on November 25th. Mr.
Comean Is one Of o Opelousas' popu-
lar and gallant young naen, and
: tho he has always been considered
4 4ladies' man, his marriage came
az surprise TO his many friends
and admirers. But ho IS congrat-
uIated ON every, hand upon his
wise choice of d llfe's helpmaet.
Miss Pierson Is woman that will
make a mans iifa happy. Accom-
piished, home-loving, with \ heart
that tilrobs In union with natures
every sentiment--as doth the bub-
Bile withthe current Of hesparklIng
brocke-she will make Jack happy,
ashe has always been.
God bless the happy union.
We regret that On account of a
want OF space and shortness OF
force. tho Clarion IL unable to print
the able Address to the People,
issHed BY the parish. Rlanchard
Campaign Committee, composed Of
ns.- Fyy.,~.. TT n,x,fu II " nr.
Messrs. Ihos. n. Lewis Y. p. Du-
huisson, Y. Lee 5ariana, 81. n 80
forge and sam itaas lt 10 = mas
terpiece of loglc' Inc ehtire cam
paign and its issues. 70 toncned hp-
on fully ana iorceiuiiy' in o1nef
words, candidate JastfemsKi ana
his fissue-paper tissues are " SUE
fuiiy battered up thas y woaia 'aAe
q stronger hgnt tnan Aiauuin' = u. nss-
toric lamp 70 nnd tne pieces. ins
address - printeu " clrcuiar a 'olli''
and VIII later appear 70 inc 1iar-
2 ionyshnd u 2 voter y real'y coh-
scientious ana wants 70 posi- MN
sell as 20 VINO y the Dest man ao1
Governor, ne must feau 'he
Address 90 the feopis O 1ne i.iaIn'
chard Campaign Sommit1ee y 90.
Landry parish.
The numerous friends OF the
contracting parties were afforded
quite q surprise ID the marriage Of
\ Miss AdeiIa Capbnrn, to Mr.. Pay.
ton n. Sandoz, which took place at
s o'clock Tuesday morning. The
ceremony was solemn nixed at the
Catholic Church 81 this place, Rev.
Father smith officiating. While the
families aud i faw intimate friends
knew that the young people were
soon to be- married, even they had
40 idea that IL would occur so soon,
hence only d few, who had been
notified ths evening before, were
~ sho ~ - =" " =.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1903-12-19
Assessment A to Candidates

The Printing Committee has
made the following assessment Of
candidates for Offices In the parish
OF ST. Landry. Ths amounts must
be sent to l.. Anstin Fonfenot. Sec
retary, before January lst, 1904. for
the name to appear ON the official
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1903-12-19

Motion BY Mr.. Savant--
Seconded and carried, that the above
report be accepted. and that the sum of
and warrant issued.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1903-12-19
Died

In Breaux Buidge, Dec. Z, 1908, at
o'clock q. M August Degree, aged 90
years and months.
He war native OF France. and resi-
dent OF this parish for over 10 years. He
leaves three children to mourn his loss,
two daughters in France, and son In
Opelcnsss, La.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1903-12-19
Taken HIN

BY the undersigned, near Kennfson, one
brown heifer calf, white under body, four
years old.
The owner is notified to come forward,
prove property, pay costs and take
sRme away.
Dec. 10, l9Os-lm
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1903-12-19

Notice.

Notice IS hereby given that my wife. Ba-
tile Young. having lcftnSy bed and board
win nor be responsible for debts con.
tracted by her, or for her action In amy
manner. JUMERE MANUEL.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1903-12-19

whereas, Arthur Thibodenu, OF St. Ian
dry parish. has appiied by his petition to
be appointed administrator OF the above
estate,
Now, therefore. notice is hereby given TO
all parties interested to make opposition TO
said appointment. to file same fn writing In
my office In Opelousas within ten days from
~ - ' ii. u. EsrORGE.
Dec. laN Clerk OF Court.
The courier., 1903-01-10
SOCIETY NOTES
LIFE'S May WHIRL

by her bag you shall know her." says
the Chicago Journal
IT'S not at all new for a woman to
carry a bag as an accommodation for her
money and kerchief and keys and cards
and random notes on scraps of paper.
The wonder Is that woman doesn't
carry three or four bags. classified, since
she hasn't a series Of pockets conven-
iently located in her clothes, after the
manner of mans habiliments.
"A woman shows her taste as well as
her practical sense in the quality Of her
bag. That is. II she has money enough
to meet the demands of her taste.
There has been a run on the chate-
laine and wrist bag-the latest Is the
opera bag.
Heed, you are not geared right up to
date when you go to the theatre as well
as to the opera II you haven't an opera
bag. In 1t you should carry a handker-
chief. purse, small mirror, anything that
you may need at the play or opera-ex-
cept opera glasses.
Opera glasses still are carried in
their special bag.
The courier., 1903-01-10

After the maelstrom of gayety caused
by New Years week, society has been
almost becalmed. Only the presence in
the city of Mrs. Herbert Marsland of
New York and the contemplated depar-
ture Of Mr.. and Mrs. d. e. Thompson
for Brazil. have saved the devotees from
the latter fate.
While the circle of which Mr.. and Mrs.
Thompson are conspicuous members re-
joices at the honor conferred upon Mr..
Thompson by the president the members
regret that 1t means separation, and the
short time intervening before the depart
ure of Ambassador and Mrs. Thompson
will be filed with functions given In
their honor.
The reception given today by Mrs.
Marsland and Miss Marsland, for Mrs.
Herbert Marsland, will be followed by
various entertainments for this popular
lady, who formerly resided here. Among
these affairs will be box party by Mr..
and Mrs. John Dorgan at the Prince Of
Pilsen.'
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The courier., 1903-01-10

THE opera bag is quite another mat
ter.
These bags are made of rich silk, the
heavier the more elegant. The shape is
usually square. Persian and pompadour
silks and the cleaning oriental brocades
are popular fabrics for this use. The
lining is usually plain satin. The finish
is artistic and exquisitely exact in cord
ings and mountings.
IF you are handy with your needle
you can make an opera bag at a quarter
the high price you are asked for these
accessories in the shops"
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A delightfully."- pleasant dancing party
was given at Walsh hall Wednesday
evening by five young ladies Of Pi Beta
Phi whose homes are in Falls City
Misses Miles, Slocum Holland, Heacock.
and Kate Heacock. All Of the sororities
and several Of the fraternities were repre-
sented among the guests. Mrs. Archi-
bald and Mrs. L. A. Stuart chaperoned
the party. A red color scheme was car
ried out in the decorations Of the parlors,
pillows and rugs added to the attract
iveness Of the rooms. At a table covered
with lace doilies and trimmed with
smilax, Mrs. Martin served punch dur
The courier., 1903-01-10

Twenty-eighth street, this afternoon,
Mrs. Marsland and Miss Marsland re-
ceived over two hundred ladies in honor
Of Mrs. Herbert Marsland of New York.
Mrs. Marsland was charming in gown
of gray mousseline. Miss Marsland wore
yellow organdy over taffeta. Mrs. Her
bert Marsland wore frock of soft white
silk trimmed with sprays and bertha Of
duchesse, over a coral taffeta princesse.
The entire back was decorated in hand
painted pink blossoms, coral and dia-
mond ornaments. She carried white car
nations. Mrs. Clinton r. Lee, sister
of the guest of honor, who presided at
the refreshment table, wore a stunning
fagoted frock of cream duchesse satin
and point lace. Mesdames C. E. Yates,
John B. Wright, s. H. Atwood, T. L.
Lyon, NJ. Scott and Miss Florence Randall
Of Omaha, did the honors in the drawing
room, which was adorned with pink car
nations and ferns. Red carnations and
ferns adorned the ice room, which was
presided over by Mrs. Clinton r. Lee, as
sisted by Misses Elma Marsland Jose
phine Poynter and Catharine Lee. Punch
was served by the Misses Mclaughlin
and Miss Gund. Miss Juliette Atwood
admitted the guests.
The courier., 1903-01-10

At the Marsland home. 357 South
The courier., 1903-01-10

Beile-what are you going to give
Charlie for a Christmas present?
Lena-Oh, don't know. My heart, |
suppose.
Belle-You'd better give him some
thing he can't break.
The courier., 1903-01-10

What on earth is the matter with
Silliton's moustache?
He is going to a bachelor maids
party on Christmas eve and he has
twisted the berries where they'll do the
most good"
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-10-22
STUDENTS PASS
EXAMINATION.
Mississippi Exemlners Turn 0ut,a Batch
of New Doctors
COTTON CROP FALLING OFF.
Movement to Establish Agencies for Dis.
tribution of Reliable Cotton Seed for
Planting Purposes Under Government
Supervision Now Under Way

At the State Board of Medical Ex-
aminers meeting held in Jackson, the
following appointments to practice
medicine took successful examinations;
James w. Basham, Aberdeen, Miss
Decatur @. Anderson, Port Gibson;
Richard Maury Leake; Colliervillei
W. M. Brandon Cox, Marietta; Joseph
Marion Clark, Epley; L. Roy L.
Hooper, Edinburg; James D. Boyce,
Byhalia; John Marion Wright. Elma
John Woodson Gillespie, Sherman;
Samuel Lee Nabers, Evergreen; James
Green Carson, Stovall; Enbraim Noble
Lowe, Dry Grove; John w. Primrose.
Jr., Sarah; Jacob s. Ullman, Natchez,
Randolph Tucker Shields, Natchez;
Willena A. Peck, Blue Mountain;
Phillip McNab. Millview; William E.
Richards, Meridian; John Rogers, An
ders, Bewelcome.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-10-22
Chicagoans Held in Montreal.

Montreal.-E.' J. Edison, ]. II.
Edilson, Robert Edison and Mrs. E.
J. Edison, of Chicago. have been ar.
rested here on the charge of obtaining
money under false pretenses. E. ].
Edison it is alleged, obtained credi.
to the amount of $50, 900 in the cigar
and tobacco business. sold his stock
for what it would bring, and then dis
appeared. His store was at 575 Mil.
waukee svenue. Chicago.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-10-22
Bogus Checks Passed.

New York. Charged with having
passed worthless checks on the Adams
Express Company, Fred Condit, real
estate broker. has been arrested in this
city, The checks amonted to only a
few hundred dollars and were drawn
on New Jersey Trust Company, OF
which Condit's brother is cashier.
Condit is 55 years of age and has been
known for years in real estate circles.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-10-22
Killed by Electric Wire.

Birmingham, Ala.-B. r. Meeks, a
carpenter, aged 25, while on his way to
work found an electric light which had
been blown down during the night at
the corner of Avenue I and Twenty
third street. The live wire was sput.
tering and Meeks attempted to move
it from the street to prevent q possible
accident to pedestrians. Taking hold
OF the wire at point where the In
sulation had rubbed off he was in
stantly killed, 1880 volts passing
through his body.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-10-22
Small Craft Crossing the Ocean.

Queenstown.-The Cunard Line
steamer Etruria from New York,
October 10, for Liverpool, which ar
rived here after stormy passage, re-
ports that the British steamer Green
brier, bound for Jamaica from Man
chester. Eng. spoke Sept. IT, the
sailing boat, Columbia H.. which left
Boston August IL for Marseilles,
France. The captain of the Green
brisr invited Captain Brown to aban-
don his small craft, but Brown deter
mined to persevere. He had been up
set once and had only righted the boai
after some hours of severe struggle.
The Greenbrier reprovisioned the Co.
m umhia
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-10-22
Robbers Loot Canadian Safe.

st. Andrews. N, B.-Burglars en-
tered the bank of Nova Scotia here,
demolished the safe with explosives,
and escaped with all the funds ese-
mated at several thousand dollars.
The robbers got away on a handcar
seized in the yards of the Canadian
Pacific railroad aud they were able to
place many miles between them am
the town before the authorities rad
started on their trail.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-10-22
Truck Growers Reorganized.

The Truck Growers Association of
Magnolia met few days since and
reorganized by the election of DR..
W. M. Wroten, president; j. A.
johnson, vice-president; D. M. Huff,
secretary and Joseph Berryhill, treas
urer. The acreage will be largely
increased next year. A resolution
was adopted asking the railroad com
pany to build a suitable packing shed
ssMagnolia.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-10-22
An Auditor Suspended.

New York-Eu3ene ]. Cumyskey,
an examiner of accounts at 81. 800 a
year in Comptroller Grout's Office. has
been suspended by the Comptroller
pending investigation of complaint
laid before District Attorney Jerome
to the effect thatC umyskey is manag-
ing an alleged syndicate of poolrooms.
Cumyskey denies that he is in any
way interested in poolrooms.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-10-22
Young Man Injured

Jesse Logan, a young farmer living
nina miles northwest of Laurel, had
his arm broken and wrist bsdly man.
gled in cotton gin there some days
ago. Amputation may be necessary.
Logan had brought load of cotton 10
the gin and was trying to assist the
employees when hurt.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-10-22
Want Change In Schedule.

A petition is being circulated on the
coast for signatures. requesting the
management of tie Louisville & Mach
Will Railroad Company to change the
schedule of train No. Sc, which leaves
New Orleans at7:30 p. M, so as to
leave at $50 in the afternoon, thus
giving residents residing beyond Ocean
Springs an opportunity of reaching
their homes at reasonable hour in
the night.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-10-22
Mayor Names Delegates.

Mayor J. L. Ballenger, of Gulfport,
has appointed the following delegates
to the levee convention to meet in
New Orleans Oct. 27: Capt. J. T.
Jones, Senator w. G. Evans, Hon.
Geo. P. Hewes, s. A. Tomlinson and
A. G.. Osoinarch.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-10-22
Railroad Shops May be Increased.

The Illinois Central railroad shops
at McComb City have just completed.
after general repairs, three passenger
coaches. Prior to 1895 all the coach
work for the Southern line was done
at that place. but was then removed to
the shops at Chicago. 1t is now
thought portion of this class of work
will be restored to these shops. which
will add number Of people to the
town.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-10-22
Gulfport's Finances.

The official statement of the town of
Gulfport, shows the receipt Of $12-
904. 90 in the general fund for the past
year, with an expenditure of 8. 1866. so.
The several school and street funds
show an additional expenditure of
$40, 685.42 The present bonded In
debtedness of the town is $15, $50.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-10-22

Weekly
In The
Weekly Constitution
which should household You thus
addition publication
bringing supionl for the trfe
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-10-22
Larraway Found Guilty.

Port Gibson, Miss.-J. s. Carraway
was found guilty of unlawfully retail
ing liquors and fined $3.50 and costs
by Mayor Anderson. Hon. O. A.
French. attorney for the defendant
has appealed the case,
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-10-22
Negro Burned to Death.

Caroline Sheppard, negress. was
burned to death in her own house,
which was destroyed by FIRE few
nights ago at Greenville. The origin
of the fire is mystery.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-10-22
President Jones Denies II.

President j. T. Jones Of the Gull
and Ship Island Railroad Company
pronounces as entirely without founda-
tion the report that he is connected
with or interested In the proposed
Natchez and Gull Railroad.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-10-22
]. B. Evans Elected.

The primary election for chancsry
clerk of Clarke county to fill the va
cancy caused by the death of Captain
Ferrell resulted in ]. B. Evans de-
feating Jno. s. Dabbs by majority OF
139 votes.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-10-22
weeks,
Engages DR.. Purser for Entire Time.

Rev. r. II. Purser has accepted the
sail Of the Baptist church of Brook
haven for another year for his entire
time, at an increased salary. For the
last four years he has served the
church as its pastor. preaching two
sabba,hs each month. The present
mem bsrship Of the church is 25l.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-10-22
Failing off in Cotton Crop.

Colonel w. s. Lowell of Davis Bend
gave out an interview In Vioksburg q
few days ago in which he stated that
the cotton crop conditions in his sec-
ton were seriously hurt, and that a
falling off of from 20 to 80 per cent
had shown itself within the last few
weeks,
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-10-22

Street Car Service Inaugurated.
The street railway company has be
gun operating two trolley cars between
Pascagoula and Moss Point, distance
of five miles.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-10-22

General Ian Hamilton, Of the
British Army. has left here for Savan-
nah, Ga, where he is to be the guest
of Colonel Gordon. He Was accom-
panied by Sir Kaye Muir, his brother
in-law.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-10-22
P0stoffIce Changes.

Postmaster s. r. Braselton of Gulf
port has announced that he has re-
ceived an order from the postoffice
department for the removal of the
postoffice from its present location in
Fourteenth street to the office build
ing of the Gulf and Ship Island Rail-
road. 1t is understood that the re-
moval will be effected within the next
month
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-10-22

Is the recognized standard Southern Literary week
ly-devoted to Fiction. Romance. Literature and
Household reading especially adapted to the fireside
fifty cents year. >. . /. 3. !.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-10-22
obe WEEKLY CONSTITUTION

Is the worlds greatest and most widely read week
ly newspaper farmers friend, the womans
companion, the children's joy-one dollar year,
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-10-22
Negro Caught in Belt at Sawmill.


Lemuel johnson. negro youth.
while cleaning about the machinery in
the sawmill of J. T. White & Co.,, on
McInnis lake near M oss Point, was
caught by belt and horribly maDgled
both arms and legs being broken and
his body frightfully lacarated. he
died shortly after the accident.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-10-22

Secretary Moody has approved the
naval estimates.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-10-22
Agencies to Handle Cotton Seed.

DIR. Hubert J. Webber, chief of the
seed bureau of the agricultural de-
partment, and Prof. s. M. Tracey, of
the Mississippi Agricultural and Me-
chanical College, were in Yazoo City a
lew days ago discussing plans for
better cotton seed planting. DR..
Webber addressed the Cotton Ex-
change and business men on the floor
of the exchange on the subject of hy-
Oridizing. Much .interest was mani
tested and assistance will be rendered
toward establishing reliable seed
agencies.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-10-22

The Spanish government announces
that a cruiser will be sent to New
Orleans during the centennial cele-
bration.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-10-22

The bodies of eighty-three American
soldiers who died in the Philippines
we're inferred at Arlington National
Cemetery. The remains were accom-
panied to the grave by platoon of
soldiers and there were appropriate
religious services.
After two hours conference with
Secretary Hay. Senator Morgan said
that the canal question would come up
at the extra session,
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-10-22
Meridian Assessment.

According to the assessment rolls
an increase of over half million dollars
has been made in the valuation Of
Meridian property in the past year.
The total valuation was shown to be
s., 232, 292, as against $5,707. 1853 last
year. The two principal divisions Of
the assessment, the realty and personal
both show good increases, while a good
gain is also made in the railroad assess
ment. The largest. t.increase was made
in the assessment on personal property
the figures this year being $2,217, 418,
as against 81, 1888, 100 last year. The
real estate valuation is shown to be
$i,019,2 ,233, in comparison with $3,-
S15. 420 last year. The tax levy is
about the same as that OF last year,
showing total of fifteen mills.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-10-22

Two Bids for Water Works Bonds.
Only two bids were received by the
city OF Meridian far the $3.50, 900 per
cent. bond issne authorized by the
city for the building of a water works
plant. These were opened at an
executive session of the city boards
and were referred to the finance COM
mittee for consideration. S. A. Kean
of Chicago bid par value fsr the entire
issue, offering as an inducemens to
furnish the Autographed bonds to the
city free of charge. The other offer
was from Seasougood & Mayer OF
Cincinnati, who bid $l51, 500 for the
issue.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-05-24

the tribe was no longer on the war
path. Thus, unWittingly, the treach-
erous Indian became the white mems
protector.
A curious office was that of "tithing
man." A Jonathan Thompson was ap-
pointed to this position. His duty was
to have general oversight of ten fam
lilies, in order that their conduct and
affairs should be so regulated as to
bring no reproach on the character of
the community.
The Thompsons were always promi-
nent in public affairs, and it was as
serted upon one occasion that they di-
vided all the honors among them
selves. A citizen. who was asked if
he would vote for Charles Thompson
for Mayor of Charlestown, replied:
mo, 1t has been Thompson for break
fast, for dinner and for supper, and
have had enough of it,
1t happened that the opposing can
didate, for whom he voted, was a rela-
tive of the Thompsons and it didn't
really matter whether he voted for
Uncle Charles or Cousin George"
The Thompsons did their part in CO.
lonial wars and in the Revolution.
Charles Thompson was secretary of the
Continental Congress.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-05-24
By ELEANOR LEXINGTON.

The first certain knowledge we have
of the name Thompson is from the
records of ancient heraldry.
In England, the name was spelled
Tompson; in Ireland it was Thompson;
in Scotland Thomson.
The name at first was probably
Thomasson, the son of Thomas. The
correct spelling. then, would seem to
be Thomson. the son of Thorn. an abb
breviation of Thomasson.
In regard to this question, a member
of the family has this to say about
the spelling of the name:
THE first three generations in Amer
lea spelled their names Tomson. The
fourth generation thought the name
should have an h. The first generations
did not write and spell very well, but
when learning became more common,
people began to see how much better
the name would look with an h, and by
common consent the letter was added.
One Thomson would not add the to
his name, but his brothers and sisters
did so. which he would not acknowl-
edge, and never used it when writing
to them"
If old records and tombstones are
examined an h or p can scarcely be
found in the name. 1t is only at the
beginning of the Nineteenth Century
that the name Tomson was discarded.
In England where there were num-
erous related families of Thompson,
they were eminent in the intellectual,
social and religious worlds. Several