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The Aberdeen weekly., 1904-08-19
Proceedings Board Of Super
viSors.
AUGUST TERM 1904.

dent. VI. a Jones. II. q. Bro x.
A q. Lowe aud w l. T.. Baii.y.
mem bers. X. &. Crenshaw Sivr' II
and &. =. Smith Clerk
The bids for building ID p =
Jail being all unsatisfactory, II ~''7
ordered 10 be re- advertised t. 4"
let Sept 9th 1904.
Sheriff X & Cr-n-haw present
ed his report OF insolvent aud lie
linauent taxes for 1909, and re-
port was approved.
A special election was ordered
for August 23rd for Justice ia
5th beat to I'LL vacancy accustomed
by resignation of Justice Hawkins
The contract tor building bridge
across Matubba creek on Williams
road vac let TO Bryan a Hollings
worth for SlGI .OO.
Sheriff Crenshaw reported Hd
ditional assessments OF Sl9lO, ana
2I additional polls.
A voting precinct WAS establish
ed At NettIeton. beginning between
SECTIONS 4, aud township, II,
range q. running east on section
line to Cowpen creek. and up said
creek to- county line thence west
on county line To north west cor
ner of section 81, township ii,
range Is. Thence south to place
of beginning
Commissioners reported mark
inc out Of extension OF county
line road from near j. 4. Green :
due east along county line : miles
or more. intersrcting the Bars
Ferry road.
W. J. Rieves and } Nj Davis
We're appointed to view proposed
change in Buchanan and Okolona
road.
w. q. Wise and }. L. West We're
appointed To view contemplated
change in Wolf road.
NJ. Il. Rulings and W y. Cason,
Commissioners reported new
road petitioned for IN FIFTH district
as impracticable.
On report of Commissioners vi
X. Bibby and j II Allen. new
road was established in lst district.
commencing at Trace road near
Capt. Cald wells and ending at the
Quincy aud SmithviIle road, to be
called Section Line Road.
The Assessment of the Singer
Sewing Machine Company with
solvent credits etc, in this county
To amount of So, 800. be- approved
and Sheriff ordered to collect
taxes ON same.
The following allowances were
made from school fund:
TT Davenport. salary aud p0-tase 8, !.
Aberdeen Weekly brluAlu~ HAt.ss =
Aberdeen Examiner, aevrrtl-ipS .-.-. : z z
Mrs l. Atktn-. p'll tax retuudvd ----- .---< -
l. Il. Broof was appointed county
school Examiner. for term Oi
one year.
j. NJ. Greene. county Treasurer
made hi- report which was ap
proved.
L. 4. Davenport county Super
intendent of Education made his
report which was approved.
j. A. Naoers WIS appointed
Pension commissioners on recon
mendatiou of Amory Camp.
The Clerk was ordered to al
v-rtise for bids for bridge across
Mstubba creek on the Randolph
road to be let at September meet
ing.
j. Nj. Easter Was appointed
Door house keeper for ensuing
year.
Ordered that loan warrant issu,
70 Bank of Aberdeen for -, 40
payable January ist.
Numerous revisions of assess
ment were made.
The following allowances Were
made:
u-tl- rv.,s C.,.,.x-u b.,ok- and
The Aberdeen weekly., 1904-08-19

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The Aberdeen weekly., 1904-08-19

California Pruue Waters are a good in
vestment. They give quick returns with
40 after trouble. 100 for 25c.- Ask your
Druggist.
The Aberdeen weekly., 1904-08-19
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The Aberdeen weekly., 1904-08-19

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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-05-29
BY William ]. Hampton

~ a AAi'lIs
who could cough up for cold birds and hot bottles
and things to match.
oh. that's all right" said the reporter. you 60
ahead with your story, and I'll look out for the
space"
Thank you very much smiled Mr.. Muggins.
The story begins far back in the tenth century. at
which time there lived in Germany-were you ever in
Germany"
I'm sorry to say | never was" replied the reporter
What a pity" sympathized Mr.. Muggins. As |
was saving. there lived in Germany-what a pity YOU
were never in Germany; you would appreciate the
story so much more. You are sure you never were
in Germany"
Sure. NJ. excuse me" said the reporter.
As | was saving. continued Mr.. Muggins. there
lived in Germany in the tenth century a noble by the
name of Hilderbrand. the Count Abenbebcndschaf Won
Hilderbrand, who had a castle on the Rhine, Were
YOU ever on the Rhine
Never in my life, said the reporter honestly.
How nice-I mean. what a pity" sympathized
Mr.. Muggins. The Rhine is the most beautiful river
in the world-have you ever been in-I mean, the
castles on the Rhine are equal in historic beauty to the
wonders of the temples OF the Toltecs-do you know
the Toltecs at ALL"
Scarcely, replied the reporter. feeling that he
ought to be ashamed OF himself for such ignorance.
What a pity, The Toltecs were a great people,
sir. a great people. Really. don't YOU know. nv dear
fellow. when | think OF the civilization of the ancicnts.
and compare it with that, let us say, of BoSton-were
YOU ever in Boston,"
The reporter shook his head sadly.
Never in Boston," cried Mr.. Muggins. What a
pity. Boston reminds me in many ways of Oshkosh
you've been in Oshkosh" and Mr.. Muggins smiled
at the reporter as if he must have been there.
Never been in Oshkosh" said the reporter. begin
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ming to wonder what in thunder Mr.. Muggins was
doing with him.
What a pity" exclaimed Mr.. Muggins. There's
the chance of your life right in that town. lvei got
a hundred and forty town lots there in the Mugslns
subdivision that will make any mans fortune. Tfh--
ticularly such a hustler as you are. Now, here IS the
map and Mr.. Muggins reached INTO ms side
pocket.
Excuse me, Mr.. Muggins, interrupted the re-
porter, but | must bc going. You have been very
polite. and I'm obliged to YOU. You understand that
| have to get to the office with my copy. Good
night"
The reporter didn't wait for any concluding remarks.
He got up and got out without even saying good-by
to the clerk. When he had disappeared. MIR. MugginS
walked over To the desk.
If any more reporters want to know how | got
nv first name. - he said drawlingly TO the man behind
the register. Just send them around. | always strive
to please the press. Are you onto my Oshkosh
ity:"
Ten minutes later the bcwildercd clerk heard from
the reporter over the telephone, and Hildcrbrand
Hugh Dorsay Montmorenci Muggins went up several
notches in his estimation
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-05-29
THE line on the hotel
register, that the
reporter saw there

in making his daily visit. caused hin to whistle in
surprise. 1t read: "Hilderbrand Hugh Dorsay Mont
morenci Muggins, Oshkosh, Wis The clerk over by
the desk looked up and smiled. He knew what the
reporter was whisting for.
When did the gentleman arrive?" inquired the
reporter.
About two hours ago" replied the clerk.
Did he bring his name in the cab with him, or
send it with the baggage
THE cabman brought ii, but charged him ten cents
a foot extra
is he really an Oshkoshian, or IS he giving us an
Oshkosh JOSH"
4 didn't ask him. That isn't my business. You
can ask him if you want to-"
That's Just my business, " said the reporter eagerly.
Where is he. What does he look like: Does his
name fit him"
IN send your card up and you can Judge for your
self. No: there he comes now
The reporter looked over toward the elevator and
saw a vision OF dude-like radiance with all the modern
trimmings. including tan spatS. The reporter stood
aside. as he approached and laid a key on the counter.
Pardon me. Mr.. Muggins. sad the clerk. here
Is a reporter for our leading morning daily who wishes
to interview YOU. You know persons who stop at
our hotel are considered of such prominence that the
newspapers ALWAYS give them special mention.
How nice,' said the gentleman from Oshkosh.
"Deelighted. | am shoah. to meet a representative Of
the press. he added, turning to the reporter and eN-
tending his hand daintily.
You honor me. sir, responded the reporter,
throwing out the best line he had on board. If YOU
will be seated over there on the sofa | shall be pleased
to have a little talk with you"
Mr.. Muggins started for the sofa. and the reporter
gave the wink to the clerk, and rubbed his hands
gleefully, for he welded a trenchant pen, And this
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-05-29

nile the farmer was after
the runaway. his wife removed
the eggs from the nest OF the
dead peahen to a sitting hen. and
in due time two peachickS made
their appearance.
Some weeks later. early one
morning. the truant came JauntIlv
marching into the dooryard. the
proudeSt peacock that was eve
seen. and a peahen mincing along
10y his side. The housewife. aston
iShcd and delighted. served them
with a wedding breakfast. which
they seemed to appreciate after
their bridal tour.
The happy peacock husband
then proceeded To show his bride
about the premises. ana To see the
delights of his beautiful country
home. They had not proceeded
far. when on approaching the ilg
h~cnncrv. the Two pcachiCkS ran
out joyfullv to receive and well
come their sire.
Here. indeed. was an unrx
pcc,cd dilemma The male bird
unable to account for their
presence. gazcd upon them with
undiSguised surprise and diSmay.
The female bird with anger in her
eyes. harghtilv demanded an ex-
PLANTATION. accused her guilty lord
Of dccciying her. as he had. when
first seeking her acquaintance.
represented that he had never
married. and she turned Ia leave.
saving that she would 90 home To
her mother.
Tie pcrplcxed male bird in great
distress. repeated his vows Of
undving love. saving that he
would acknowledge that he once
had been married. but did not
know that he had any children.
With dazzling bird rhetoric and
sweet sentiment he pleaded his
cause. till his aggricved mate re-
Tented and decided to remain as
his bride.
And now. as | have been kind
" informed. a fine flock OF
handsome peachickS testify TO
his cloqucnce. and hat all
their troubles were amicably
settled
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-05-29
Cupid and d Peacock

a STURDY young farmer OF West Durham. Maine,
n WAS the owner OF u pair OF beautiful pcafowlS.
1t happened that the peahen while sitting to
hatch her Young. Sickened and died on her nest. The
mate. As soon As he discovered what had happened.
started off on the road toward the ncighboring village
OF Brunswick.
The owner harncssed his horse and went in pursuit
which proved fruitlcSS. for when the peacock came
to woods he would arise and sail over them like
an eagle. and all trace of him was lost. People
who saw him floating along. with wings and tail
spread to make nearly a complete circle. said il
WAS a novel and beautiful sight; but they were
all at a lcss To conceive what ii could be. as
nothing like it on earth or in air h-d ever been
seen in that region before.
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cooed. looking shyly at
the reporter as if he
might be a millionaire.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-05-29

from Oshkosh he murmured
TO the man behind the counter.
1T is very nice OF you to ask
me for an interview" sad Mr..
Muggins when they were seated.
and if YOU will suggest a topic
OF conversation | shall be only
too glad to follow it
Well. there is no especial
point, | guess" said the report
er; but your name on the
register attracted my attention
as peculiar. and thought"
There isn't anything very
peculiar about Muggins. is
there" smiled the Owner Of the
name. evidently catching a sud
den idea Of things.
The other part OF it struck
me as extraordinary"
oh. the Hilderbrand Hugh
Dorsay Montmorcnci: Perhaps
that might seem odd to a
stranger: but. don't you know,
| have become quite accustomed
to it"
Possibly: but how did you
ever come to have such a name.
Mr.. Muggins:" inquired the
reporter,
MY parents gave it to me,
a shade rcSentfully.
An at once" asked the re-
porter
Mr., Muggins smiled. The
question was new to him.
Il suppose 50" he said; but.
don't YOU know, | WAS too young
al the time 10 recall details"
OF course, OF course | beg
your pardon" apologized the
reporter. But they must have
had some excellent reason for
giving a helpless infant SO much
name
oh. they did" chirruPed Mr..
Muggins. But it is quite a
long story. don't you know, and
| wouldn't trouble YOU with il
for the world"
No trouble at all. | assure
you" urged the reporter. Long
stories are what | like when
they are interesting. I'm paid
space rates"
.sI,y- ,,'' NJ N,ur,r
The Opelousas courier., 1904-07-02
For District Attorney.

The announcement of Mr.. Will
liam J. Sandoz as candidate for
District Attorney appears in an
other column. Mr.. Sandoz is we'll
and favorably known throughout
the parish and to a considerable
clientele outside of it as careful,
industrious and successful lawyer
and as a model citizen; hence it
is that those who desire change
in the Office of District Attorney
and they appear to be pretty
nuENerous-have turned to him to
make the race against the present
incumbent. His political record
is on a par with his record as a
citizen and as a lawyer-it is with
out a flaw. We may be somewhat
partial to our esteemed young
kinsman-he is in his 35th year
but we feel sure that if his fell
low Democrats choose him as
their District Attorney they will
witness clean, able and con-
scienuious discharge of the duties
of that highly important office.
The primary will be held July 30,
and the election in November.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-07-02
Personal.

Miss Lucy Moore returned from
trip to Eunice and Crowley last
Sunday.
Erred L. SandosIs enipging the
recuperative virtues OF th@tam-
Gus Cooper's Wells.
Captain and Mrs. Samuel Haas
are spending a few weeks at
Cooper's Wells, Miss.
Sheriff Murrell, Of Crowley was
iu our town this week on business
connected with his Office.
DR.. |. E. Shute and wife ar.
rived home last Wednesday from
a pleasant trip to Colorado.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lionel BienvenU
were at the St. Louis Fair last
week, and stopped over in New
Orleans on their return.
Judge Estilette and his grand
daughter, Mrs. Lucille Duson, re,
turned this week from trip tc
the w Orld S Falr at OC. Louis.
Misses Pearl, Heloise and Clemmy
Chachere returned from a trip tc
the St. Louis Fair last Saturday
and report having had a most en-
joyable time.
Mr.. Chas Tumenello and family
of Colfax, La, are visiting MessrS
La Nasa & Garbo. The visitors
are being entertained every night
with music furnished by Sam La
Nasa's string band.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Sandoz, &C
companied by their daughter and
son, Lucille and Robert, left last
Tuesday for the St. Louis Expo.
sition. Mr.. H. D. Larcade and
daughter, Lucille, also left at the
same time to take in the great
show.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-07-02
A Fine Residence.

Among the many improvements
recently made in Opelousas in the
matter of new residences, the one
erected by DR.. Theogene Chachere
is perhaps one of the most con-
spicuous for comfort, size and
elegance. The Doctor appreciates
comfort and has an eye to the ar
tistic as we'll, and his new man
sion, surrounded by ample grounds
situated in the eastern suburbs of
town, possesses these advantages
to an eminent degree. The fin
ishing touches are now being put
on the building, and our inspec-
tion of the same shows that the
carpenters, Messrs. Bebe Anselm
and Theogene Richard, have COM
pleted their job in a substantial ,
workmanlike manner which does
credit to their skill and good taste
and to the entire satisfaction of
the Doctor, who is we'll pleased
not only with the manner in which
the work was done, but also with
the very reasonable charges for
the same. The Doctor, who is Il
typical creole himself, points with
pride to the good work of our
creole carpenters, as both Messrs.
Anselm and Richard are natives
of St. Landry.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-07-02

The COURIER fully agrees with
the Shreveport Caucasian when it
saws: "The Lake Charles News
gives a summary to date of the
work of the General Assembly:
NO primary, no material reduc-
ton of executive power, an addl-
ton to the bonded debt and an
enlargement of the system of gov
ernment by commissioners this
to be the net result of the legls-
lative session.
eff this be the result of the
Legislative session the majority of
Democrats who vote may empha-
size their displeasure by defeat
ing, for instance, the million dol
lar bond issue for school build
ings. The appropriation of this
vast sum should not be endorsed
unless the people shall be given
authority to elect the superinten-
dent and school boards in each
parish of the State. No taxation
without representation is as active
a principle today as it was in the
days of the American Revolu
tion."
Old Hickory Jackson whipped
the British and their selfish meth
DDS out of Louisiana years ago
but some of this British seed wa
accidentally sprinkled among he
free-born citizens, took root, ant
the result is shown today at th
States Capitalization withou
representation.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-07-02
DUBLHC SALE.
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
ESTATE OF SAMUEL LEBLANC.
No. 5978.

By virtue of an order of the Honorable the
Sixteenth Judicial District Court of Louisiana,
holding sessions in and for the Parish OF St.
Landry, there will be sold at public auction to
the last and highest bidder, by the undersigned
administrative or any duly qualified officer.
at the last residence of deceased near Port
Barre, st. Landry parish, on
Saturday, July 10, 1904
at 10 o'clock a. m, the following described
property, te-wit:
IA certain tract of land situated on Bayou
COurtableau, St. Landry parish. with all the
buildings and improvements thereon, contain
inG twenty-five and 53-100th acres, bounded
north by Valerion LanGlois. eouth by Robert
Cormier and property secondly described. east
| by Bayou Courtableau, and west by Frank
Brown, being the last residence OF deceased.
"a certain tract OF land adjoining the above
described property, with all the buildings and
improvements thereon, situated in St Landry
parish, La, near Port Barre, containing twenty
| (90) arpents, bounded north by purchaser
| south by Sanville Jeansonne. east by Robert
Cormier, and west by Frank Brown, beng the
| same property acquired by deceased from An1-
broise Judice, and by him acquired from e. L.
| Garland.
One cow and calf; one yearling; one wagon;
one lot household effects, furniture, etc; lot
| OF poultry; a lot OF agricultural implements.
ferms-Cash. ISAURE LoUAILLIER,
/ June IL, 1904. Administrators,
The Opelousas courier., 1904-07-02
Another Old Veteran Gone.

Died at his residence in Opel
ousas, Wednesday, June 299,I14, 20, 4,
Austin Lacombe, aged 81 years.
Deceased was a gallant Confed-
crate soldier who enlisted in the
first company that left St. Landry
in 1861, and served with conspicu-
Gus bravery throughout the war
as a member of Co. G, 9Th La.
Regt., army of Northern Virginia.
He participated in most of the
bloody battles of the war in Vir-
ginia between 1861 and 1865, and
remained with the famous "Louis-
lana Tiger" Brigade until the sur
render at Appomatox. After the
war he founded the famous La
combe Hotel, which has a reputa-
tion extending throughout many
States as one of the best hostile
ries in the Union.
He leaves a wife and several
children to mourn his loss, and
to whom the COURIER extends its
heartfelt coincidence.
His remains were laid to rest
Thursday morning at IL o'clock
in the Catholic cemetery of Opel
ousas, and were attended by Hope
Hook and Ladder Co., No. |, in
full uniform, on whose truck the
corpse was conveyed to the ceme-
terry followed by a large concourse
of sorrowing relatives and friends.
Thus has passed away another
of Louisiana's cold Guard" who,
on the many sanguinary battle
fields of Virginia, from 1861 to
1865, immorUalized their State
and shed undying lustre on South
ern valor, nowthe proud heritage
of all Americans. May the grass
grow green on his honored grave,
and may the last reveille find MIN
in the full enjoyment of the beat
itude of the blest.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-07-02
NO. 4:s

prescribed by the general laws of this State for
the increase of the capital stock OF such cor
ARTICLE VIII.
Whenever this corporation shall be dissolved,
either by limitation or for other cause, its at
fairs shall be uquidated its debts and liabilities
paid and the balance of its funds, if any, be
divided pro rata among the stockholders. un-
der the superintendence and charge of three
commissioners of liquidation to be appointed
for that purpose at general meeting OF the
stockholders convened, after thirty days prior
notice shall have been given in one OF the
newspapers published at OpelOusas; said COM
msslOne1s shall remain in office until the af-
fairs of said corporation. shall have been fully
liQuidated, ami i'll case of the death OF one or
more of the commissioners, or other vacancy
occurring in theft number, those remaining
shall continue to act, and may I'LL such vacan-
0'0'' Article TX.
This charter may be altered or added to any
time by majority vote OF the capital stock
then issued and OF standing, at a meeting of
the stockholders convened for the purpose.
after publication of h .tice of said meeting for.
ten days in a news haper published at the
domicile of the company.
Done, passed and sis:ned at Opelousas. La,
on the day, month and year aforesaid, in the
presence of Peyton r. SandOZ and Jonas
Jacobs, competent witnesses, and me, notary
public, after due reading.
NJ. Vilaseca, E. P. Veazft, NJ. Halphen. NJ.
Boagni, Jos P. saizan. ~ E. Estorge. Isaac
torge), E. D. Estette, J. III Thompson. ]. Il.
sandoz (per ]. ]. Th0mpsonaA Thos: Fl. Lewis,
Jos. NJ. BOagni R. Leo Gar Ind, L. j. D0ss-
mann, o. Dardeau.
Witnesses: P r. Sandoz, Jonas Jacobs
LUCIUS T. CASTILLO,
Notary Public
State OF ouisiana,
Parish OF S. Landry.
C~~) I have examined tlS within and
}SEAL} foregoing act of incorE .ration and
W. find nothing therein in conflict with
the constitution and laws of the Sta,R OF Louis
lana. / therefore approve the same.A
Witness my signature at Opelousasa La. this
Goth day Of June, 1904.
r. LEE GARLAND,
Dist: Atty, 10th Judicial Dist Of LouHSiaua.
Filed June 20, 1904.
State of louisiana !
Parish OF st. LandlF,
I hereby certify that the above and foregping
is true and correct copy of the orlginaAAet
No. $3.50, on file and Of record in my offiC3, in
Miscellaneous Record Book No. IL, page g. ct
seq.
(~~l Witness my hand and the seal OF
}SEAL} my office, at Opelousas, Louisiana,
wv this Goth day of June, 1904.
PAUL W. LAFLEUR,
June 25, 1904. Deputy Clerk.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-07-02
TO THE
PHYSICIANS OF ST. LANDRY
and OTHER PARISHES.

I take pleasure in announcing
that I haze recently established an
my office u "a plate Static Ma
chine and an x Ray apparatus
of The veSy best make. Any ply
sician, therefore, can noaO oUoit
himself Of the use Of this c0luable
and remarkable Instrument for
examination purposes and treat
neept at u moderate cost, and not
be compelled, as heretofore, to put
has patient to the expense and an
convenience Of going to NeaO Or
leans or other cities.
I. E. SHUTE, NJ. ID.
Opelousms, La.
Aug. /, 1908