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The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-06-22
Notice of Filing of Tableau.
Succession of Jean Gerac, 18TH,
Judicial District Court, Par
ish of Lafayette. State
of Louisiana, No. 2O52

Whereas Pierre Gerac, of the par
ish of Lafayette, testamentary exc
cutOr of the above named estate, has
filed a final tableau of classification
and distribution of funds of said
estate, accompanied by his petition,
praying for the homOlogation of the
same. And whereas the prayer of
said petition has been granted by an
order of said Court bearing date June
p, 1904.
Now. therefore, notice is hereby
given to all persons interested to
make opposition to said tableau, in
writing, in my Office, in the town of
Lafayette, La, within the time re-
quired by law, why said tableau
should not be hOmOlOgated and con-
firmed.
Ed. G. VOORHEES,, Clerk of Court.
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Dividend Declared.

Lafayette, La, June 1. 1904.
At a regular meeting of the
Board of Directors of the Bank
of Lafayette held this day at
their office, a semi annual divi-
dend of five per cent was de-
clared, payable July 1, 1904.
J. J. DAVIDSON, Cashier.
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Dudley Camrhon, who is ""-
ployed at Bon Ami, arrived in
Lafayette Sunday and will re-
main some time at the home OF
his mother, Mrs. A. G. Campbell.
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val.

Pupils from the High School will
present tonight ct the Auditorium an
interesting play called the Kingdom of
Mother Goose, in three acts. There
are a large number of characters
taken from Mother GOose's rhymes
and their doings and sayings are
both entertaining. Everybody is in
vited.
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stock will spend some time there
with her parents and then leave
for the seashOre.
Lasting perfumes, by that we
mean a perfume whose odOr is
permanent and whose fragrance
is rich and sensible to the smell
a long time. Forty cents and one
dollar an ounce at the Moss
Pharmacy.
Mr.. l.. S. Broussard, of
YOungsville, was in town We'd
nesday.
Parma Violet Toilet Ammonia
Water.
Chas. A. Boudreaux, of Scott,
was in town Wednesday and
paid The Advertiser a welcome
visit.
Parma Violet Toilet Ammonia
Water.
Chas. S. Babin and son, Crest,
have returned from a visit to the
Worlds Fair, which they greatly
enjoyed.
Albert Robichaux is spending
some time at Marlin, Texas, for
the benefit of his health.
Call for the Horse Shoe Brand
mixed paints, and Gregg's Var
Understanding to equal them,
at A. L. Dyer's Royville, La.
Andre Prudhomme, L. Cunning
ham and A. Trahan took in the
Worlds Fair for a week, return
ing several days ago.
Adolph Jacobs, of Opelousas,
spent Sunday with friends in
Lafayette.
Parma Violet Toilet Ammonia
Water.
Leon Bacque, of Scott, was in
town Saturday.
Summer fabrics, wash goods,
Trimmings cheap and fine:
Levy Bros. have them
Call and see their line.
Isaac and Lyman Plonsky, of
Washington visited relatives
here Sunday.
Simeon Begneaud and CASTOR
Blot, of Carencro, have returned
from the Worlds Fair.
Do you wear Edwin Clapp
shoes? Levy Bros. sell them.
Prof. Greig closed his school
Wednesday for the summer
vacation.
Order your groceries from
PrudhOmme & McFaddin.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. Abramson
have returned from Baton Rouge
where they have been on a visit
to Mr.. AbramsOn's relatives,
and are now at home to their
friends at Mr.. and Mrs. M.
ROsenfield's.
PrudhOmme & McFaddin have
a full line of fancy groceries.
Ex-Sheriff I. A. Broussard left
Wednesday for Baton Rouge to
make final settlement with the
Auditor.
Messrs. H. Lacour and Nj. A.
Lacour, of AvOyelles, are visiting
relatives in Lafayette.
Hammar Paints; good brushes.
DenbO & Nicholson Co. Ltd.
Valsin Guidroz, of Carencro.
drove to Lafayette Thursday.
Parma Violet Toilet Ammonia
Water.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vic Levy and
little daughter returned from
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE p, 1904.
personals.
u THOSE WHO
Il COME and GO


Messrs. Aleck Wilmington and
w. B. Parker spent Saturday
and Sunday in McComb City,
Miss.
Let j. c. BrOussard put you in
screen doors and windows, and
you won't be bothered with flies
and mosquitoes.
Miss Phamie Huff, a charming
young lady from Crowley, went
through to New Orleans Mon
day. She will remain over a few
days with her cousins, the
Misses Huffs, on her way home.
The Magnolia Mills Ltd. can
supply and save you money on
Oats, Corn, Wheat Bran, choice
Timothy and Alfalfa Hay.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. LIE Blanc,
who have been spending several
weeks in Texas, returned to
Lafayette Monday.
Insure your property before the
fire.. r. Domengeaux will pay
your loss after the fire.
Sidney Dupuis, of CarencrO,
was in Lafayette Sunday. :.
Cisterns made and repaired
]. G. Broussard.
Edmond VOORHEES,, justice of
the peace of the sixth ward, called
Ut The Advertiser Office Monday.
Hay, corn, oats and feed stuffs
at the Planters Mill, Ramsey &
Upton, proprietors. Phone 1872.
Miss Loula Mcbride after
spending two weeks with rela-
tives, left Saturday for jennings,
where she will visit some time
before returning to her home in
Houston.
Bay Rum in half pint, pint and
quart bottles, equal to the i'm
pOrted-Moss Pharmacy.
Cards are out announcing the
marriage of Miss Mary Lavinia
TOrian, daughter of Mr.. w. B.
TOrian. to Mr.. Archibald A. Nor
gan, which will take place at the
Methodist church at half past
eight Wednesday evening, June
%.
Parma Violet Toilet Ammonia
Water added to the bath makes
it celebrating and the skin
healthy-Moss Pharmacy.
Paul Dubernard, of Breaux
Bridge, drove over to Lafayette
Sunday.
See that lot of soap in the show
window of the Moss Pharmacy.
Alex Chiasson, of Scott, was
in Lafayette Saturday.
Soaps, perfumed or not per-
fumed-3 cakes of good toilet
soap for 10 cents at the Moss
Pharmacy.
Ed Lehman who lives near
Abbeville, was in town Sunday.
Fresh stock of WILEYs Fam
Gus candies just received. There
is none on market better, q trial
will convince you.-E. F.. Nor
gan 4 Co. agents.
DR.. N. F. Moss spent several
days in Baton Rouge during the
week, returning Thursday.
Sandals and oxfords easy
wearing and durable, at Schmu-
Inns.
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CLOSING EXERCISES

Primary School at Auditorium
Monday Night Excellent.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-01-15
COLLEGE NOTES.

Rev. VIM. Bryant. of Bay City, one
of Alma's prominent friends, was pres
emit at chapel Wednesday morning.
VIM. s. Cooper and David Johnson
attended the state college bible confer
ence at Ann Arbor the first Of the week
A basketball game with the Grand
Rapids Y. Nj. @. A. team is being nego-
tiated and will probably be played next
Friday evening.
A special meeting for men will be held
in the Y. M. o. A. rooms Sunday after
noon at 4 80. The meeting will be led
by o. d. Hurley, college secretary of
the Y. M. o. A.
The junior class of the kindergarten
training school has organized with Miss
Gilbert as president; Miss Ball, vice.
president, and Miss Cooper, secretary
and treasurer.
News has been received that Mrs.
Peram, kindergarten '02, was severely
burned in the theatre disaster in Chica-
go during holiday week and is now in
one of the hospitals Of Chicago
The track manager has received let
ter from M. A. o. asking for duel track
meet to be held on March IS, aud it is
probable that the track men will be put
at work at once preparatory.
The college oratorical contest has been
postponed until the first Monday in Feb
ruary, at which time six contestants will
compete for the local medal and the
honor of representing the college in the
state contest.
During the past week there has been
valuable addition to the library in the
shape of new twenty volume edition
of the worlds literature which contains
many of the most recent discovered
manuscripts.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-01-15
WERE MARRIED IN MT. PLEASANT

On Tuesday Of this week, +. j. Hus-
ton, of Chicago. and Miss Birdie Emmer,
Of this place, were married in Mt. Pleas
ant, the M. K. pastor Of that place per-
forming the wedding ceremony.
The groom is former Williamson
boy, but has been on the road as travel
ing saleman for few years with his
headquarters in Chicago, while the
bride, who also formerly lived in Will
iamston. has been making her home in
Alma with her brother, f. J. Emmer
and sister, Mrs. A. J. Foster. After o
short wedding trip to several Of the
larger cities and visit in Chicago, the
newly married couple expect to 90 &c
New Mexico where they will make their
future home.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-01-15
Alma College
SPECIAL RELIGIOUS SERVICES.
Are Being Held In the College Chapel
Every Afternoon This Week.

In accordance with the usual custom
of the college. the first two weeks OF the
new year are being devoted to special
religious services under the direction OF
the students and faculty. Three years
ago at the suggestion of DIR. Bruske it
was proposed to emphasize the religious
life of the college during the winter term
in the same manner that the athletic life
is emphasized in the fall-by the whole
college pulling together to thta end.
Meetings have been held for the past
two weeks every day at 3 80 in the after
noon and have been attended by nearly
the entire student body. These meetings
have been led by members Of the student
body and faculty and are supplemented
by a short talk from President Bruske
each morning in chapel. Much good
promises to result from them and the
religious life OF the college is receiving
great impetus. Yesterday and today.
Chas. D. Hurley, state secretary Of the
college Y. M. 9. A., and Miss Paxton, OF
the Woman's organization, were pres
emit to assist.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-01-15

On Tuesday night the Alma Woman's
Club scored another success. 1t was
presidents night, and that officer,
Mrs. j L. Ewing, invited the members
of the club and their friends, to the
number of 90, 10 her home. It is one Of
the traditions of the club that on that
night the entertainment, whether mater
ial or literary, shall be kept profoundly
secret until the guests arrive, and so all
came expecting a surprise. Nor were
they disappointed. After brilliant
piano solo by Miss Ohatters, of the col
lege, and a vocal solo by Mr.. Il. George
Timby, whose voice was never in better
condition, the hostess introduced Rev.
William Bryant, of Bay City. He had
lately returned from visit to England 4,
and for an hour held his audiences at
tention by his word picturings. His
theme was 1.-THE Home and Haunts Of
Shakespeare, and he made Stratford
Grey's Cliff Warwick Castle and Seam
ington very real and attractive. After
his address, dainty refreshments were
served, and about ll:30 p. m. the gath.
ering broke mp. each guest voting that
presidents night had been an occasion
Of great delight.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-01-15
WILL HAVE A NEW RITUAL.

It has become necessary for the Great
Hive, Ladies of the Modern Maocabees,
to formulate an entirely new ritual and
secure new paraphernalia, on account OF
the adverse decision of the supreme
court in the suit Of the Supreme Hive.
Ladies of the Maccabees of the world,
and at the monthly meeting Of the
executive committee of the Michigan
branch in Detroit this week, it was
planned to amend the constitution and
bylaws at the biennial convention to be
held in Battle Greek in June so that it
can be done. 1t is expected that the
new ritual will be prepared ready to
submit to the convention at the same
time.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-01-15

ORDER OF HEARING: state OF Michigan,
~ County Of Gratiot, SIS: At a session OF the
Probate Court for the county o Gratiot. holden
at the Probate office in the Village OF Ithaca on
the lth day OF January in the year one thousand
nine hundred four.
Present, Isaac s. Seaver, Judge of Probate.
In the matter OF the estate OF Ezra Decker,
deceased
ON reading and fling the petition duly verified,
OF Clark Decker, son of said deceased, praying
that the Administration OF said estate be granted
to said petitioner or some other suitable person.
Thereupon II is ordered. that Tuesday, the
9th day OF February, next. at ten ocl, ok in
the 70 enoon, be- assigned for the hearing OF
said petition. and that the heirs at-aw OF said
deceased and all other persons Interested I'm said
estate, required TO appear at session OF said
court, then to be holden In Probate Office.
In the village OF Ithaca and show cause. II any
there be why the prayer OF the petitioner should
not be granted:
And IL Is further ordered. That said petit
toner give notice TO the persons interested in
said estate, OF the tendency Of said petition,
and the hearing thereof, by causing a copy OF
this order TO be published I'm the ALMA RECORD,
newspaper printed and circulated in said
county, for three successive weeks previous
to said day OF hearing.
tSeall ISAAC ). SEAvRR.
l-i5-5l "a true copyJ Judge OF Probate.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-01-15

1T IS really wonder that some of the
youngsters OF this place have not been
killed during the winter by "catching
on bobs." The dangerous pastime is
not only confined to the boys alone,
as there are several little girls who
are TO be seen on the streets nearly
every day doing the same thing. A
little careful attention from the parents
aud rousing application of the mater
nal slipper il necessary, may avert a
shocking death or life deformity.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-01-15
FOR SALE. RENT EXCHANGE. ETC:

ORDER OF HEARINGS: State OF Michigan,
" County OF Gratiot, SIS: At a session of the
Probate Court for said County, held at the Pro-
bate Once. in the Village OF Ithaca, on the 5th
day of January In the year one thousand nine
hundred four.
Present, Isaac 8. Seaver, Judge OF Probate.
In the matter OF the estate OF William N
Rogers, deceased.
On reading and ding the petition duly veri-
fed, OF William II. Rogers, son OF said deceased,
praying that the admi nistration OF said estate
be granted to I. A. Ely or some other suitable
person.
Thereupon II is ordered, That Tuesday, the
End day OF February next, at 10 o'clock
In the forenoon, be assigned for the hearing OF
said petition, and that the heirs .at-law
OF said deceased and all other per-
sons interested In said estate are required TO
appear at session OF said court. then TO be
holden In the Probate Office, in the Village of
Ithaca and show cause, II any there be, why the
prayer OF the petitioner should not be granted.
And II 10 further ordered, That said petitioner
give notice to the persons interested in said es
tate of the tendency OF said petition, and the
hearing thereof. by causing a copy OF this
order TO be published in The Alma Record, a
newspaper printed and circulated in said Coun-
ty, for three successive weeks previous to said
day OF hearing.
1880 ISAAC 8. SHAVER,
(SealD "a true copy.) Judge of Probate.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-01-15
How Cheap Baking Powder is
Made.

A seizure of a lot Of "cheap" baking
powders by the authorities Of neigh
boring city has exposed the character Of
the low priced brands of baking powders
which many manufacturers are offer.
ing throughout the country. The price
of the powders first attracted attention
to them. Samples were taken and ana
lyzed. The official report Of the ana
lysis showed the stuff to be "alum pow
dcrs," composed chiefly of alum, sui
phuric acid and pulverized rock. The
powders were declared dangerous to
health and several thousand pounds
were confscated and destroyed.
Physicians have frequently cautioned
consumers against mixing food with So
called "cheap" baking powders. They
are all found, when analysed. TO contain
large percentages OF alum and sulphuric
acid to which are added various sorts of
filling matter sometimes both injurious
and nasty.
The high class, cream OF tartar baking
powders, are the most economical and
wholesome and should always be select
ed for use. They will be found cheaper
in the end. besides making the food bet
ter and more healthful
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-01-15
Doing the Right Thing.

The trouble begins with tickling in
the throat and a nsgging little cough.
Soreness in the chest follows and the
patient wonders if he is going to have
an all winters cold. Probably, if he
does the wrong thing or nothing. Ger
tainly not if he uses Perry Davis Pain
killer, the staunch old remedy that
cures a cold in twenty-four hours. There
is but one Painkiller, Perry Davis.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-01-15

Now comes the report that the peach
crop is safe from the effects Of the cold
weather, with no chances Of any dam
age until the spring thaw sets in. What
will the correspondents in the fruit belt
TO the daily papers do for news in the
meantime?
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-01-15
New Through Shoppers to Los
Angeles via the Wabash.

The Wabash has inaugurated line of
standard Pullman sleepers between Chi.
cago and Los Angeles, Cal leaving Chi.
cago daily at 9:l7 p. m. The car runs
via the Wabash TO st. Louis. Iron Noun.
tain TO Texarkana, I. 81 p. to FL Paso
and thence Southern Pacific, arriving in
Los Angeles 1925 noon.
For sleeping car reservations, folders,
etc apply to your nearest ticket agent,
or TO +. A. Palmer, A. G.. p. A. Agt.,
Chicago, X. 8. Greenwood, M. p. A.,
Chicago. 36 Al.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-01-15

THE William Randolph Hearst presi-
Dental boom is beginning to be treated
seriously-by Willie Hearst to the tune
OF about $4,000. That is it has cost
him that amount up to date, and Editor
Tucker is yet to be heard from.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-01-15

ST. LOUIS has been selected for hold
ing the Democratic National convention.
On account of the Hearst boom Chicago
was sidetracked, it being feared that il
the Windy City was selected Hearst
would stampede the convention. The
date is fixed for July 6.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-01-15
ST. LOUIS CLUB VISITS ALMA.

On Tuesday afternoon Of this week
there occurred pleasant event when
the Clara Schumann Musical Club, of
st. Louis, met with Miss Cheesman at
her rooms at the residence of Mrs. O. A.
Bullock A sleighride, a period of
study and music, and refreshmen ts
served at the home of Mrs. =. A. Vliet,
constituted the program for the after
noon
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-01-15

IT MUST be queer kind of dope they
smoke in Union City when they see bal.
looms passing over the city in broad day
light, with the temperature lowering
around 20 below. There are plenty of
citizens of the town prepared to make
affldavits TO that effect.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-01-15

ALTHOUGH Senator Hanna carries
Ohio around in the palm of his hand he
will realize that the rest Of the country
will have something to say about the
making Of President in Chicago next
simmer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-01-15

IT REQUIRES nerve these days to bring
a Democratic candidate for the presi-
dency to the front and Michigan has got
the man with the nerve. 1t is Willis j.
Abbott, of Battle Creek, editor Of the
Pilgrim. His candidate is w. r.
Hearst, OF yellow journal fame.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-01-15

Until further notice will be located In
Justice Chadwick's Office in the Pollss-
ky block for the purpose of receiving
taxes for the township of Arcadia on Fri
day and Saturday OF each week.
Aft DECATUR COLEMAN, Treas.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-01-15

1T Is about time the practice of the St.
Louis bus drivers in running their
horses from the depot to the hotels after
each train, was stopped. Not only
should it be abated on account of the
poor animals themselves. but there is a
liability Of someone getting hurt and the
village officers should see that 1t is dis
continued.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-01-15

WHERE are those people who asserted
that the Alma fire team was too light to
make run Of over three blocks? The
run to the fire Tuesday morning proved
the team to be just as fresh at the end of
over the mile run as they were at the
start. A resident Of Detroit who saw
the start stated that they came out as
lively as any of the teams in that city.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-01-15

Elk PRESIDENT and Mrs. Grover Cleve-
land have the sympathy OF the entire
nation in their terrible bereavement.
The death OF their eldest daughter,
Ruth, just verging into womanhood is a
severe blow to Mrs. Cleveland.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-01-15

A DETROIT city employee is sueing the
city for overtime. We are willing to
bet dollars to doughnuts that he did not
miss a baseball game all of last sum-
mer
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-01-15

DIRTY linen has began TO pass through
the ringer at Grand Rapids. The first
of the water scandal cases was started
Monday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-01-15
MARKET REPORT.
CorIaoted Ian. Is. Ia04

Wheat has made no change during the week
while corn has declined two cents. Oats and rye
stationary. Butter has advanced one cent.
while eggs remain stationary. Poultry about
the same.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-01-15

THE bean pickers of Mt. Pleasant pre-
ferred to stay at home by the stove
rather than submit to a reduction in
wages.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-01-15

THE harder the knockers work against
President Roosevelt, the higher he
stands in the estimation Of the masses.
He cannot be sidetracked.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-01-15
FRIDAY, JAN. 10. 1904.

THE "Under the Oaks" celebration is
being doomed second 10 only the st.
Louis exposition.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-01-15

DETROIT has certainly had its share OF
the fire fiend since the first of the year.
Up to date losses aggregate s225, 900.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-01-15

%. 900, 10000
Is the snug some that
Little Willie Hearst
OF yellow journal fame
Is willing to put up
For the privilege
OF attempting"
To occupy
The Presidential chair.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-01-15
CHURCH AND SOCIETY NOTES.

Don't forget the chicken pie banquet
at the NJ. E. church tonight friday.
Tickets 25c.
AT the M. K. church next Sunday even
ing the children chorus of thirty voices
under the direction of Prof. Smith, will
furnish the music.
The sermon at st. Johns church on
Sunday morning will be on Missions ;"
The evening subject will be "Founda-
tions." All are invited.
The sermon at the NJ +. church next
Sunday morning will answer the ques-
ton, why are not More People Christ
ians!' Evening subject, THE Ultimate
Test"
Tonight friday at 1880. Rev. Mr..
Harger, of Bay City, will speak in the
Baptist church to the young people. All
who consider themselves young are in
vitsd.
The Lords supper will be observed at
the Presby terrain church next Sunday
morning. The evening sermon will have
as its subject, THE Power and Peril of
Conscientiousness."
At the Baptist church the Sunday
morning subject will be "A Man Duty
Conscience" The evening subject
"Three Essentials for Scholarship" A
special meeting for girls only will be
held in the church on Sunday at 4:3O
local time.
Bishop Walter A. Sellow will hold
some special meetings in Alma Free
Methodist church, beginning Friday,
January 10Th, az 1880 p. m. Satur.
day and Sunday services as follows
Saturday evening 80 p. m. preaching
aud Sunday IL: 90 q. m and 700, p. m.
Bishop Sellow has had many years OF
experience in the christian ministry.
Don't fail to hear him. All are cordial
ly invited to these services. Jan. 10 to II.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-01-15
To Cure a Colo in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money " u fails to cure
r. ". Groves signature 's on each box. 25c