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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-03
ALbrRA u. ANN
Receiver as commission

To the Honorable Board OF County Commis-
siOners IN and for the County OF oxford
The undersigned. Inhabitants of Oxford
County, most respectfully representthat common
convenience and necessity require the location
OF new road In the t.wn OF sumner, commenc-
ing at a point near the foot OF the hill. no;th-
westerly OF the house Of George w. French,
known as the 3. Y. Tuell place In said Sumner.
amt near gate way at the bend In the roa'i. In
the most convenient place; thence running In u
south we.terly course around the HILL and down
the valley, In the mot feasible route, 10 the
Sumner road near Cyrus HaZelton's. and near
the point where the road turns 70 20 to North
Paris.
They therefore pray that you Will. AFTER uue
preliminary proceedings, locate said way.
Dated this Path day OF SOvemb. r, 1902
JILIUS z. SKILLlNGS and 81 others.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-03
Sick
Blood

Feed pale girls on SCOTS
Emulsion.
We do not need to give all
the reasons why SCOTS
Emulsion restores the strength
and flesh and color of good
health to those who suffer
from sick blood.
The fact that it is the best
preparation of Cod Liver Oil,
rich in nutrition, full of healthy
stimulation is a suggestion as
to why it does what it does.
SCOTS Emulsion presents
Cod Liver Oil at its best,
fullest in strength, least in
taste.
Young women in their
"teens are permanently cured
Of the peculiar disease Of the
blood which shows itself in
paleness, weakness andnervous-
ness, by regular treatment
with SCOTS Emulsion.
1t is a true blood food and
is naturally adapted to the cure
Of the blood sickness from
which so many young women
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-03
HslDful Husband.

Cicero Moke-I came to tole -
ma'am, dat Lucy Brown, who dnoe
ieabe yo yistiddy, ain gwine lib out no
mo-, 'kase she married me today.
Mrs. Hauskeep--Indeed! Welt
Cicero Moke-Well, I fought mebbe
yo' might let her do yo' washin'. I'm
q drummin' up trade for her dis morn
n'.-Philadelphia Press.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-03
Don't Sell Corn!

David Rankin of Tarkio, Mo-, says the
st. Joe Journal, who is one of the
greatest corn raisers and feeders in the
world, is credited with this saying
"Thou shalt not sell corn" His great
success is attributed to his policy of
never selling corn in any way except in
beef and pork. Last year he received
Sl2O, 900 from the sale of his cattle, and
Sill 800 from that of his hogs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-03
AMONG THE FARMERS.
SPEED THE PLOw."

Corresponds nee on practical agricultural topics
Is solicited. Address all communications In.
tended for this department to HENRY D..
HAMMOND, Agricultural Editor Oxford Dem
ocrat. Paris. Me.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-03
Itching Skin
Distress by day and night


That's the complaint of those who
are so unfortunate as to be afflicted
with Eczema or Salt Rheum-and out
ward applications do not cure.
They can't.
The source of the trouble is in the
blood-make that pure and this seal.
ing, burning, itching skin disease will
disappear.
NJ was taken with an itching on my
arms which proved very disagreeaole..
concluded 1t was salt rheum and bought
bottle OF Hoods Sarsaparilla. In two days
after began taking it felt better ana IL
was not long before l was cured. Have
never had any skin disease since" MRS.
IDA E. WARD, Cove Point, Md.
Hoods Jdrs0pdrilld
and Pills
rid the blood OF all impurities and cure
all eruptions.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-03

Every department written by speciali-ts, the
highest authorities In their respective lines
No other paper pretcnds to compare with IL
In qualifications Of editorial stan.
Gives the agricultural NEWS with degree
OF completeness not even attempted by others.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1903-06-18

One of the biggest land deals made il
our parish in many long year, wa!
cOnsumated the other day by Mr.. j. c.
Henry, the hustIing real estate man. who
certainly understands his business, and
DAYS the best and closest attention to it.
Mr.. Henry sold to the Southern Land
Co. 1926 acres of land belonging to
Mr.. Florien Giuaque of Cincinnati, at
S3 % an acre, being the fine pine lands
situated north of Robeline
We understand that the Southern Land
Company has already disposed of it at
handsome profit
Another transaction that Mr.. Henry
negotiated this week is the Flanner prop
erty in East Natchitoches, that Mr.. r. b.
Williams bought for six thousand dol
lars.
Mr. Flanner and family will keep pos
session until Sept. lst., when they will
move to New Orleans, to the keen regret
of their friends in Natchitoches, among
whom they will be sadly missed.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1903-06-18
STARTLING EvID ENCE.

Fresh testimony in great quantity il
constantly coming in, declaring DIR
Kings New Disc overy for Consumption
Coughs and Colds to be unequaled. A
recent expression from L. J. Mcfarland
BentOrville. Va. serves as example. He
writes: IL had Bronchitis for three
wears and docrored all he tlEe without
being benefit Then begun taking
DR.. King New Discovery, and few
bottles wholly cured me-" Equally eff
fectIve IN curing Lung and Throat trou-
bles, Consumption, Pneumonia and
Grip Guaranteed by Natchitoches Drug
CO.1ral bottles free. regular SIZE SOC.
and 81 90.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1903-06-18

But the feature of tile evening, and
the one which had helped to augment
and make SO large the audience was an
anticipated address by Prof. B. c. Cald-
well, the distinguished president of the
State Normal, and it WSs an address such
as has rarely been heard In this town
and on all sides we hear words of un-
limited praise of this splended effort.
Nothing that we can say will add to the
force and power of the- ADDRESS and to
attempt to give an outline of It's beau
ties. its logic. its forcef originality, and
profunditV would be a futile effort. The
reputation of the di Iinguished gentle
man had prepared our people for
great address, and they were not disap- |
Ointed.-AYOYelles Blade.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1903-06-18
COURT NEWS.

Never before III the history of tn
new court house, or possibly in that O
the old, has case attracted as much at
tentIOn as that of Bud Jackson, Ovid
BenOist and Richard Blount, who wer
tried for The murder of John Nelson
The trial began on Friday morning wher
the whole parish was secured before tb,
necessary jury could be secured, anG
, then witness after witness was examined
and examined by the State, rep
resented by our district attorney, Mr.
w. A. Wilkinson of Red River, and the
lawyers for the defense, Mes<rs. Phanor
Breazeale, Cunningham & Smith and S.
Henry.
A large number of ladies attended
the trial throughout, and an immense
crowd was present on Tuesday afternoon
to hear the arguments, in fact, standing
room was at a premium.
The arguments were brilliant, and
there were many interesting Tits that
held the close attention of the large
crowd, and the decorum which pre-
vailed throughout The four long tedious
days through which The trial held, prov
ed how intensely interested and con-
cerued every body was.
Blount turned STATES evidence and his
confession and examination attracted
much attention.
The Judges charge to the jury was
very good, it was Weighty, dignified,
clear, and plain enough for the veriest
baby TO understand, and in bidding the
jury retire he said he would call court
again at 10 p. nl., and wait for their YER
dict until II. About IL 80 the bell rung
and when court assembled the foreman |
rendered the verdict Guilty as charged,
without capital punishment
1t is rumOred that an appeal will be
made before the Supreme Court.
Walter Booker and Alton Horn, re-
grOes. were brought to town Sunday.
md placed in Jail charged with the mur-
Ter of William Jackson, also colored, at
Robeline on Sa urday. The prelimina-
y examination will be held later, when
he docket already prepared gets little
lighter.
Next week we will publish full list
If the cases disposed of at this term of
ourt, want of space preventing our do
ng so this week.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1903-06-18

The first cotton blooms of the season
were sent us on Friday. June 18th by Mr..
J. w. Jones, one of the best and most
practical farmers in the parish. In spite
of the late spring, heavy rains followed
by a drought, then the late cold spell,
any one of which alone is enough to re-
tard the crops several weeks, Mr.. Jones'
cotton is just as advanced this year as it
was last, the first blooms having reached
US just about same time.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1903-06-18

Mr. D. L. Suddath entertained the
Book Club at his hands omely appointed
drug store on Friday afternoon of last
week. After discussion of late books
the easy manner Of entertaining his
guests proved Mr.. Suddath a master
in the art and when deft walters served
The delicious ices, creams. cakes and
every kind of summer drink IN very
novel manner the members voted him
an ideal host. Late books were given
as souvenirs of the pleasant occasion.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1903-06-18
The marriage of Miss Eva Prudhomme

The marriage of Miss Eva Prudhomme
and Mr.. Trissy Sompayrac was solemn
ICED at the Catholic church In Campte
on Tuesday morning. This union of
hearts and hands unites members of the
oldest and most prominent families in
the parish, the fair bride being the
daughter of the late Mr.. Gabe and Mrs.
A. PrudhOmme, while the groom is the
son Of Mrs. Jules Sompavrac. The En-
terprise extends best wishes for long,
happy and prosperous life.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1903-06-18
LADIES AND CHILDREN INVITED

LADIES AND CHILDREN INVITED
All laries and children who canno
stand the shocking strain of laxative
syrups, cathartics, ETC., a'e invited to try
the famous Little Early Risers. They
are different from all ether pills They
do not purge the system. Even double
dose will not grippe, weaken or sicken /;
many people call them the Easy Pill
w. Fl Howell, Houston, Tex, says
nothing better can be used for constipa-
ton, sick headache, etc, Bob Moore,
Lafayette, Ind., says all Others gripe and
slcken, while DeWitt's Little Early Ri
sers do their work well and easy. Sold
by Suddath g. Bath
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1903-06-18

The editor is indebted to her young
friend Miss Emma Breda for an invita-
ton TO attend the commencement ex-
ercises of st, Mary's Academy on Tues
day and Wednesday June % and "a at s
p. IN. Miss Emma is one of the fair
graduates.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1903-06-18
KODOL GIVES STRENGTH

by enabling the digestive organs to di
gest, asst milate and transform all of the
wholesome food that may be eaten into
the kind of blood that nouriahes the
nerves, feeds the tissues, hardens the
muscles and recuperates the organs of
the of the entire body. KodoI Dyspep-
sla Cure cures Indigestion, Dyspepsia,
Cartarrh of the Stomach and all stom-
ach disorders. Sold by Suddath & Bath.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1903-06-18
THE LODGES.


~
PHOENIX Ledge No. 3S-J. L
Weaver. w. M; r. S. Calves, Sec'v
Meets first and thlrd Wednesdays. a
Z D. IN
Hiram Chapter NO. 40, r. A. Nj
III. Caldwell. Ii. r.; SimcOe Walmsley
X; II. S. Calves, Sec'y. Meets second
Monday in each month at Sp. m.
ORDER EASTERN STAR.
Natchitoches Chapter No. l3.-Mrs.
J. w. Freeman, ". NJ Mrs. Jas. john
son. Scc'y. Meets second and fourth
Wednesdays, at Z 30 p. nj.
ODD FELLOWS.
StOnewall Le1ge No. rs. j. L.
Friedman, N. G.; A. NJ. Dietrich, Sec'y
Meets first and third Tuesdays at s 30
p m.
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.
NatchItoches Lodge No. 80. U. Z.
Breazeale, q. g.; Adolph L'herIssOn,
X. Of X. and s. Meets second and
ourth THURSDAYS at s y. III.
A. 0 L. w.
Natchltoches Lodge No. 53-Leo Gun
ming, Nj. W.; A. Prudhomme. Secretary.
Meets second and fourth Tuesday at S 80
p. m. IN X. of r. Hall
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1903-06-18
BUDGET FOR 1903.

Mileage and per diem members
the police jury $1,000 90
Justice of the Peace and Con.
| stable fees 34OO 90
Jury and Witnesses 1000 90
Board of prisoners 400 90
Maintaining white paupers 800 90
Colored pauDers 200 90
Sheriff's salary 1000 90
Conveying to Insane asylum 600 90
CONVEYING prisoners to peni-
tentiarv 2OOO 90
Attending on District Court 900 90
Dist. Atty fees for conviction 1900 90
Salary President Police Jury 200 90
Salary Clerk Police jury $50 90
Parish Physician 100 60
Parish Constabes 200 90
Parish Treasurer 400 90
Court House JanitOr $50 OO
President Board of Health 100 90
Incidental expenses 5000 90
Public Printing 300 90
Assessors fees, etc. $500 90
June Is.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1903-06-18

The editor is in receipt of an invita-
ton to attend the Closing exercises of
st. JOseph's Institute for Boys at Mar
shall, Texas, sent with the compliments
of her friend Mr.. J. Z. Sers, who Is very
happily located now with the priests at
Marshall,
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1903-06-18
LOCAL CLEANINCS
De Voe'e Weather Forecast,

10Th to 2lst, storm will center over
The Mississippi Valley, moving eastward
and will cause local thunder storms and
heavy rains. 22nd to oath, cool and
pleasant; 25th and 26th storm will
form over the lower Mississippi Valley,
moving eas tward, will cause local thun-
der storms.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1903-06-18
DRIVEN TO DESPERATION.

Living at an out of the way place. re-
mote from civilization, a family is often
driven to desperation in case of accl-
dent, resulting in Burns, Cuts, Wounds
Uulces. etc. Lay in supply of Buck
lens Arnica Salve It's the best on
earth. 25c. at Natchitoches,. Drug Go.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1903-06-18
WORST OF ALL EXPERIENCES.

Can anything be worse than to feel
that every minute will be your las ?
Such was the experience of Mrs S. Ii.
Newson, Decatur, Ala. "For three years
she writes, II endured insufferable pain
from indigestion, stomach and bowel
trouble Death seemed inevitable when
doctors and all remedies failed. At
length was induce&-to try Electric Bit
ters and the result was miraculous.
improved at once and now I'm compile
tely recovered" For Liver, Kidney.
Stomach and Bowel troubles Electric
BitterS is the only mediSine. only SOC
1t guaranteed by Natchitoches Drug
Co.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1903-06-18

Mr.. Minor Clinton, the all around in
dispensable man at the Normal, having
bought the Westbrook lot on Normal
Avenue, next to the Phelph's place, will
have n pretty modern cottage erected
Upon it at once, for which there is al
ready tenant
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1903-06-18
About thirty or tbirtv.,our ladies "a,

About thirty or thirty -four ladies par
lIcipated in very enjoyable game of
progressive euchre at the Comus on last
Thursday afternoon when Miss Alma
Greneaux won the first prize and Miss
Mabel Katie the second, which she pre-
sented to Mrs. Winbarg, visitor from
Alexandria.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1903-06-18

The rain and disagreeable weather of
the past few days has intcrfered some
what with the splendid work that ia be-
ing done On tue Grand Ecore road by
the road machine under the personal su
pcrvision of President KiIe. The bridge
at The fOct OF Badln's Hill is getting re-
ally dangerous, and should be thorough
ly repaired at once, or better and really
cheaper still, new one should be built.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1903-06-18

Mr.. b. ii. LichtcnsteTn has purchased
lot on Normal Avenue near the
Rhodes residence. upon which he also
proposes to build modern house,
though be will not occupy it himself.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1903-06-18
NOTICE..

Succession of Francois Rouquier, Jr.
Alphonse Rouquier having filed his
application to be appointed administra-
tor of the above succession, notice Is
hereby given to those interested. to file
opposition thereto if any they have,
within ten days from date hereof, or the
same will be granted.
Il. N, HHAMS,
June 18.-3t, Clerk.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1903-06-18
MUTUAL AID.

Beyond doubt the best organization il
our city is the Mutual AID Association
composed of our most prominent women
Desiring to extena their work, .thev
invite the cooperation of the ladies
throughout the parish. and with that end
! in view, ask that any who are interested
in this work write TO the President or
Secretary of the Association for ipfor-
nation of the Association.
The object is not charity alone, but mu-
tual aid, in its fnll sense, as in addition
to the Charity Committee, there is an
employment and educational depart
meut.
Anv one deserving help along any of
these lines, is INVITED to apply for infor-
nation to
Miss BEssIEfSSffa974RUSSELL, EfSfa7
President.
or Mrs. Lucy p. SCARBOROUGH,
Secretary Mutual Aid Association,
Natchitoches, La.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1903-06-18

The first house in the Normal Annex
has been built by Mr.. John Vines, who
expects to take possession of it with his
family very shortly.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1903-06-18
Married..

Miss Matte A. Wetherspoon, was qui-
etly married at the brides residence on
the evening of the 9th to the Rev. Lafa-
yette Z. Thomas, Of Pointe Coupee par
lsh, La, Rev. w. j. M. Price, Offic!atinO.
Miss Wetherspoon is one of the most
cultured and refined colored ladies OF
the town, and has rendered valuable
service to the parish as public school
teacher. Rev. Thomas comes well re-
commended from POinte Coupee, and Is
one Of the leading ministers of The Lou
lSIana conference. We wish them much
success upon the matrimonial sea.
W. THOMAS,
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1903-06-18

Misses Jessie Bowden,i NAV Breazeale
and Mrs. 7. p. Chaplin entertained at a
japanese tea on Friday night in honor
OF Miss Elliot, of New Orleans, Miss
Paxton Of Little Rock and Miss Embree,
Of Virginia. rhe guests report very
ENJOYABLE evening.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1903-06-18

The Cunningham residence on Third
Street, is being thoroughly repaired and
painted,
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1903-06-18

Misses Minnie and Bette Porter en- o..
tertained their friends very delightfully."-
on Fridav night at their comfortable
home near Grand Ecore. Two large
wagons were sent to town to gather up
the crowd and moonlight ride through
the beautiful woods was fro'ic indeed,
and when lhe home was reached several
hcurs were spent in plaving games and
In social intercourse, Ice., cakes and
fruits were served throughout the even-
ing and it was at an early hour in the
mOrnin: before the last wagon load re-
turntd to town with the delighted guests
T"c Enterprise is in receipt OF a com
municnliOn from ''Constant Readers"
who 10 doubt are valued friends and
subscribers but as they failed to sign
their names, It Is impossible to publish
same. We do not want the names for
publication. but II is rule of the paper
that no communication will receive no.
tice unless signed with the full name of
the writer, us M evidence of gond faith.
Now that our great rush OF Official mat
ter Is ovei, we would like very much to
hear each week from our respondents
from araund the parish, which column
l. always OF interest to many OF our
TcNdeTs,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-03
care Of woman are denied to the VIC
nan on the farm, hence it is no won
der that three-fourths CT the insane VIC
men come from the farms.

UNWISE 1t is noteworthy that
NORTHERN the negro doctors,
NEGROES lawyers and preach
ers Of the north who
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-03
VII; Be Many Bidders.

Notwith standing all obstacles thrown
in the way Of the capitol commission
through the opposition Of the govern
CT. the indications are that there viii
be spirited contest for the contract
to complete the building above the
foundation, which is to be awarded
August - Commissioner McFarlane
states that there are about twenty
c the most prominent contractors CT
tho United States figuring on the con-
tract. many having secured copies OF
tne specifications. for winch they paid
So each. All tnlngs being equal thu
expectation of the public will De tha-
preference should be shown the Arkan-
sas bidders.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-03
COURTS DUTY TO GIRLS.
Should Step in Where Parents Fail to
Act With Wisdom.

Reading, Pa, Aug. 3.-Judge Bland s
decision in the Berks orphans court,
in whlc, he defined the duty Of a par
ent to girl who desires to marry,
has created a sensation Throughout
the state.
He plainly states that where parents
fail to act with wisdom. the courts
must step in and see that the futures
of daughters are not blighted.
William Rissmiller and Mary Lorah
Of Blandon have been lovers for sew
eral years. Lorah is but twenty years
of age and her parents contend ''too
young and not sufficiently acquainted
with household duties to marry,
though she has incurred that ohliga-
tion to do so. Rlssmiller Is twent..-
three, and earns 50 day in the Blan
don rolling mill. Allen Lorah. tn
girls father, refused to sign the ap-
plication for marriage license. and
petition was presented to Judgv
Bland to appoint guardian who could
give the necessary consent.
The Judge appointed William Il,
Boyes as the guardian ana tilea All
opinion in which he says:
Some parents seem to think that
the whole circle of their duty to rhelr
children embraces nothing but the up
ply of their physical needs, and that if
they clothe them, feed them and house
them they have performed their whole
duty. They seem to be unaware Ct
the fact that all the value and beauty
of life have their seat and source in
the soul. and that while the supply
OF the physical wants of children is
necessary 10 the nainJenan1 { CT their
bodies, the nurture Of t!ue chara E. er
is the highest duty and most sacru.
function OF the parent
There IS a significant statement n
the answer filed by the father in tk{s
case, and strongly persuasive as evl.
denee that tEe petitioner has not re
ceived that home training to which
she was entitled The answer says
that she is 100 young and net sum
GENTLY acquainted with household gu.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-03
FINE EXAMPLE
OF Good Results obtained From News
paper Advertising.

One of the finest examples of liberal
newspaper advertising was demonstrate
e. lasl week at the Big Store The
special sale which was on was
grand success. and in TAX with Mr..
-.-ltcn Dleyluss. Tie advertising man
a*."r ca the fl:m. ne stated tnat news
r=.1e:: a,,ve:11i~ii ms as they carry II on
"estment The entire week was an
extremely busy one, and Saturday all
day was like Christmas time The
force of clerks could not wait on all
the customers.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-03
Ponce Cou.r.

Henry Williams, vic.ating mo1a.4Iy
.aw, s..
Lee Jones, ''toJin a pistol, $50.
"a .liIl4e.l violating mora.lty
law, S..
Ia. .'af,1scn, z:eeping a house OF
Ii fame. s25.
Bud Gis.ey. using profane language.
Rebeeea Fleming, cut after hours.
S.
Wary R@cwn and Ella Boyd, oat at
ter hours. s5 each.
VIII Jackson, drunk. S5.
Bob Moorehead. drunk, S..
Jim Moorehead, drunk, 5.
raneis Williams out after nours,
IS.
d Gentle, trespassing, SIS.
Jim Hughes drung, S..
A. B. Hunter, trespassing, s..
VIII White vagrancy, s..
VIII Jones, drunk, SO.
Jake Berry, drunk, So.
Ed Wele!1 drunk, S..
Iholphus Allen, violating morality
aw. S..
Willie Fair, violating morality law,
S.
Charlie Collins. drunk. S..
Jack Kelley, drunk and disordefly,
So
Gus TOney. trespassing. S5.
NJ B. Ross, drunk. S..
John Anderson. drunk, S.
jeff West, trespassing, IS.
John Leney. riding after nig.t with
out a lamp, So.