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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-20
Christmas a Lucky Birthdav

There is an old superstition that to be
born on Christmas day is to be lucky
all ones life. and in Silesia there is a
belief that boy born on Christmas
day must be brought up lawyer or he
will become n thief,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-20
Wasn't Shot.

Representative Adamson. of Geor-
ga, while going to Washington Que
day not long ago, noticed crowd
around the depot at one of the stations
on the Southern, down in North Caro-,
lima, and poked his head out Of the
window, and asked of a negro: Adam
what's the matter here?' Jim John
sons dead, sah." was the answer.
Somebody shoot him? mo, sab; no
body done nutin' to him; he jis died
all at once unanimously."-New Or.
leans P.cayune.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-20

should be sufficiently old to be something
of ghost itself. Like violins and whis-
ky, spooky atmosphere improves with
age.
A ghost hunt should be carried on at
midnight of course. If no specter be
found, an active Imagination should have
no difficulty in conjuring up one of its
own. The only way to account for the
fact that ghosts abound more at Christ
mas than at other times is that the
Christmas season is very attractive one
on earth and the spooks come back to
enjoy its good cheer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-20

~ UN clouds scudded gustily across
w the sky, hiding the peaceful face
of the moon, whose radiance
touched the edges of her somber
veil with fringe of silver. The
great gray tower lifted its head far
aloft in the midnight stiffness, and the
wind moaned around its rough-hewn cor
ners requiem for the dying year. With.
In the tower sat the old bell-ringer, wait
ing for the stroke of twelve from the
clock, and, us he waited, his thoughts
drifted back to the years long buried
In the dimness of the past-the years
when his floating white hair had been
crisp and black, when his long, slender
fingers We're strong and supple, and
struck from the midnight chimes music
of enhancing beauty.
Oh, happy memory! Oh, long ago! 1t
was on another night like that that Ru-
precht was born; and the joy which
beamed from the pale young mothers
face was reflected in his own. as he left
her with her baby on her bosom and
rushed to the beethoven to make of his
chimes pean of praise to the Father
who had filled his life with blessing.
How they loved him-that baby-their
only one-their all! How he and Els
peth had watched each new develop
ment-how proudly guided the first tot
tering step; how carefully repeated the
first lisping word.
The boy studied-improving every OPP
rortunity with untiring zeal, until at
last the great organ in the Cathedral
below Numbered its glorious. music re-
sponsive to the touch of the boyish fin
gers People thronged to hear. Ru-
precht's services were demanded else
where-brilliant prospects opened be-
fore him, and the inevitable separation
drew near.
New Years Eve! How many ami
yessaries this shadowy hour held! The
boy babe them good-by while Elspeth
chung to him and sobbed, and her bus-
i band rushed away to tell the chimes his
agony as he had poured into them his
JOY. As he sat waiting, even as now.
a step came up the STAIR and some one
entered the belfry chamber, and the voice
he loved said tenderly ",Mein Water. let
me play the chimes tonight. l will leave
with them message to comfort Won
when you are sad-a message for Won
md the mother, too. When | hear If in
the far-off land it will be my mothers
voice that sings to me, and when Won
play it, mein water, it will say to Won.
'Ruprecht loves me- Then you will
pray God watch over my boy and keen
him safe for me- and the All-Father
will hear"
When Ruprecht struck the massive
keys it was the simple old Plesel's HYMN
he played, but he lent his beautiful voice
to the clangor of the bells and sang his
mOthar'c fin vpritp xyordc.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-20
Christmas Ghost Hunting,

The custom of chasing spooks on the
night before Christmas comes from Ire
land. One difficulty with making the
thing go iii America is that our houses
are scarcely old enough to make good
ghost repositories. A real haunted house
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-20

First Chauffeur-There's one thing 4
hate to run over, and that's baby.
Second Chauffeur-So do L: them
nursing bottles raise Cain with tigs4I
-Pgck s.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-20

In Devonshire the Yule log is known
as the Ashton fagot. The fagot is com
posed of a bundle of ash sticks bound
with nine bands Of the same wood.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-20
Children of the Heavenly King
As We journey sweetly Sing,
Sing your Saviour's worthy praise
Glorious in his works and WAYS

A moment later he was gone. The
years had been many and long since
then, but no tidings ever came and Els
peth's hair grew white before the look of
expectancy in her dear eyes changed to
the calmness of resignation. He was
dead, of course. They had heard of the
wrecked ship. They had moved to new
home. They were only waiting now
he and Elspeth-for the summons which
should call them 20 the happy reunion
where there would be no sad good-bys
and hearts forget how to ache.
The first stroke of midnight sounded
and an instant later the bells pealed
forth, while the old man sang with trem-
bling lips and voice that no one heard
but God-as he had sung every New
Year since that one:
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-20

interest increasing so much with
every reading that the hours gradual.
ly heightened to the detrlment of
other studies.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-20
An Adamless Ev.

Some things about the holidays
Are quite unfair to madam,
For Instance, there's n Christmas eve.
But where's her Christmas Adam?
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-20
MIR. BLUE JAY.
He's often noisy.

He's often noisy.
He never leaves us.
He wears a white waiscoat
He likes eggs for his breakfast.
A tender bird, not necessarily broil-
ed is to his taste.
He makes his dessert off fruit and
berries.
Though lively at conversation, his
singing voice needs cultiyating.
He's an incorrigible mimic, and his
friends suffer.
Mrs. Blue Jay lays from four to six
eggs.
Somehow he and the robin are al
ways out. Z
r He nests in May in tree 10 or 20
feet from the ground.
He measures about 10 inches in
length.
In Birddom he is known for nagging
and squawking.
Despite is handsome blue and white
uniform, he's trifle raggish.
He has no respect for wisdom, and
loves to tease owls.
He doesn't travel far-his wings
aren't built that way.
During the summer we see the least
of him, as he likes to go North.
He evidently believes familiarity
breeds contempt; at least he will not
| be tanned.
Mrs. jays eggs are pale olive green
or brownish, marked with pale Gin
| namon shades.
When mamma returns with her tit.
bits the little jays rise up on their
bare legs with an eager little squawk.
Philadelphia Record.
ROBINSON CRUSoE's CHARM.
Writing in McClure's of his boy.
hood in Germany, Carl Schurz records
his early impressions of the reading
of Robinson Crusoe.., He says:
1T may be said without exaggera.
ton that to Robinson Crusoe' the
youth of all civilized peoples have ow.
ed more happy hours than to any
other one book. | can still see the
volume before me as / grasp it eager
| ly the moment school hours were
over; / see the worn edges of the
binding, the woodcuts, even the ink.
spot which to my extreme annoyance
disfigured one of them; and can
still hear myself telling the school
master about the wonderful contents
of this book and begging him to read
it aloud to the class, which he did on
two afternoons In the week, his own
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-20
REMEMBERS VALLEY FORGE.
Granny Mcdonald Claims She Saw
the Continental Army.
Chicago Inter Ocean.

The Oldest woman In the United
States celebrated her bath. birthday
at Philadelphia recently. The anthem
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-20
The Message
of the Bells

: UN clouds scudded gustily across
the sky, hiding the peaceful face
of the moon, whose radiance
J. touched the edges of her somber
veil with fringe of silver. The
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1905-09-02

A curious incident is reported
from Colchester, England. Owing
to various delays, wedding did
not start until some time after the
hour set for it. The officiating
clergyman hastened the ceremony
as much as possible, but was un-
able to finish it before 3 O'Clock in
the afternoon, after which hour
weddings can not legally be per-
formed in that country. The cere-
mony had to be stopped in the
middle, and the pair remained I'M
wed for the day. s'The London
Globe says: "Instances of mar
riages being interrupted in this
manner are naturally very rare,
now that the legal limit has been
altered from IL o'clock, bat before
that weddings had very often to be
postponed owing to there not being
sufficient time to finish the essen
tial part of the service"
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1905-09-02

"PriCting and stationery has
long been favorite covert in which
to breed and hide Legislative graft.
The recent exposure of what has
been an old abuse in the Connectl-
cnt Legislature serves as a good
instance. At the opening OF the
latest session of that body each
member was generously supplied
with all the stationery he could use
during his natural life. An appro-
priation, however, Of $4,000 for
"extra stationery" was made. The
"extras" comprised pocket cutlery
and fountain pens. On an average
three fountain pens and nine knives
went to each legislator. "Nearly
1000 knives and about 700 foun'
tain pens were bought for the
House alone" This body num-
bers 255. It is pleasant to learn
that the fountain pens had gold
trimmings ran as high in price
as 500 piece. For a party steal
this is unique. 1t is on coop by a
sneak thief without conscience, but
who fears tho penitentiary.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1905-09-02
The Morse School Of Te|egraphy
Cincinnati, Ohio. Buffalo. N. 7.
Atlanta, Ga. Lacrosse. Wis.
Texarkana, Tex. San Francisco, Cal.
Succession Sale.
SUCCESSION OF MRS. CLEMENTINE DE
OUEN, NEE SEGURA.
State of Louisiana. Parish of Iberia, 10Th Jndi
cial District Court.

Notice is hereby given that by virtue of an or.
der issued out of the Honorable 18th Judicial
District Court holding sessions in and for Iberia
Parish. dated the 4th day of August, A. D. 1905;
by virtue also of Commission addressed to the
undersigned Administrator or his duly authorized
agent based upon said order, and also dated Aug
ust 4th 1905 there will be sold at public auction
to the last and highest bidder by the said Admin
istrator or his duly authorized agent, FOR cash,
at the late residence Of the deceased, Mistress
Clementine Derouen, (nee Segura) in iberia Par
ish between the legal sale hours. the following
described property, towit:
lst A certain tract of land situated in the 9th
Ward Of the Parish Of Iberia, containing more or
the north by Norbert Derouen, on the south by
public road, on the east by public road and on
the west by private road.
ID Another certain tract of land situated in
the 5th Ward of Iberia Parish, Louisiana, con-
tanning more or less sixty-two arpents in superb
cial area bounded on the north by public road,
and west by Jerome D.rouen
Sd. A certain lot of ground with all the build.
ings and Improvements thereon and thereunto be.
longing situated in the City of New Iberia, La.
measuring one hundred feet front on Center
Street, by one hundred and eightysix feet in
DEPTH more or less and bounded on the north by
the property of the estate of Pierre LeBron OF
assigns south by Center Street, east by Estate OF
William Robertson or assigns and west by prop
erty Of Alfred Olivier
And also one lot of movable property as emu
merated in the Inventory made and taken in the
succession Of Clementine Derouen (nee Segura)
and on file in the record OF said succession:
GEORGE DEROUEN,
Administrator of said Succession
New Iberia, L.a Aug. 9Th, 1905.
Anthony N. Muller. Attornavs
Cammack Il Broussard.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1905-09-02

New York has troubles Of her
own. They're contending with an
epidemic Of typhoid fever there.
And its all on account of the water.
The yellow fever, too, is directly
traceable to water, because were it
not for water there would be no
breeding place for mosquitoes. SO
now we're up against the proposi-
ton to get rid Of the water. Just
think, if it rained wine instead OF
water all the mosquitoes and Tenn
perance Clubs would 60 out Of
business. .-Iberuille South.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1905-09-02

Notice is hereby given that by virtue OF
an order of seizure and sale issued out OF
the above entitled matter, |, George Hen
derson, Sheriff. through w. l.. Dupuy,
Deputy Sheriff, have seized and will offer
for sale and will sell to the last and high
est bidder FOR CASH at the Court House
in the City Of New Iberia, State of LOUIS
lana. between legal sale hours,
ON SATURDAY, SEPT. 23, 1905,
the following described property, to-wit :
lst. A certain lot or piece of property
together with all the buildings and i'm
movements thereon and thereunto belong
ing and rights, ways and appurtenances
thereof lying and being situated IN the
town of Jeanerette, Parish of Iberia, State
of Louisiana, containing 81 feet front on
Main Street, by depth of Two Hundred
and Forty One feet, and bounded as fol-
lows, to-wit On the north by property
herein next described and transferred, on
the south bv said Main street, on the west
by the property of Mrs. Louis Leblanc or
assigns and on the east by Louis or Mon
| not street.
Cd. Another certain piece of property,
together with all the buildings and iru-
provements thereon and thereunto belong
| ing lying and situated in the town OF jean
erette, Parish of Iberia, State of Louisiana
containing and measuring one hundred
and fifteen feet (l15) front on Monnot
Street, by depth between parallel lines
of Eighty feet (80) and bounded as fol-
lows: On the nsrth by property of Plant
els Lumber Co., on the south by property
herein above described, and transferred,
on the East by said Monnot Street, and on
the West by property of Planters Lumber
Co.
Sd. Another certain piece of property
| together with the buildings and improve
ments thereon and thereunto belonging,
lying and being situated in the Town OF
Jeanerette, Parish of Iberia, State OF
Louisiana, containing and measuring
Thirty Eight (38) feet front on Main
Street. by depth between parallel lines
of two hundred and seventy six (276) feet,
more or less, and bounded as follows:
On the North by property of Whitworth
& Co, or assigns, on the South by sad
Main st, on the East by property fist
above described, and on the West by that
of Mrs: Gonsoulin.
To pay and satisfy the sum of Seven
Thousand Six Hundred Dollars, with in
terest thereon at The rate of six per cent
| per annum from September lst, 1904. to-
gether with 10 per cent. on the principal
and intetest as Attorney fees. and on the
further sum of Seventy-Four Dollars, and
all costs of these proceedings.
Given officially this 10th day OF Aug. A.
D., 1905.
GEO. HENDERSON, Sheriff,
| Per w. l.. Dupuy DIV. Sheriff.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1905-09-02

We fear that some Of the gnber-
Material candidates are going to
bellows themselves before the time
arrives for the campaign to begin.
1.-THE early bird catches the worm, :"
of course, but it will not do for the
bird to dive for the worm before
it crawls out of its hole to sun.
Seei-Erchange.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1905-09-02
Beautiful Women.

Plump cheeks, flushed with the soft
glow of health and pure complexion,
make all women beautiful. Take q small
dose OF Herbine after each meal; it will
prevent constipation and help digest what
you have eaten. Mrs. VIM. M. Stroud,
Midlothian, Tex, writes, May 81, 1901:
1--WE have used Herbine in our family
for eight years, and found it the best med
icine we ever used for-constipation, bill
Ous fever and malaria.
Sold by Estorge Drug Co.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1905-09-02
Got Off Cheap.

He may well think, he has got
off cheap, who, after having con-
tracted constipation or indigestion,
is still able to perfectly restore his
health. Nothing will do this but
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. A
quick, pleasant, and certain cure
for headache, constipation, etc.
25c at Estorge drug store; guar
anteed.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1905-09-02
TULgUE UuIYE RsI7Y
NEW ORLEANS.

Full courses in languages, sciences, en-
gineering, law, medicine, pharmacy, art.
Splendid department for women in New
comb College, Tulane makes leaders in
all vocations. Unexcelled opportunities
for instruction in engineering and for the
study of sugar chemistry. Many scholar
ships in the Academic department.. Ex-
pense low. Fine dormitories. Night ses-
sion begins October l.. Send for catal-
ogue. Address, Secretary of University,
Gibson Hall, New Orleans, La.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1905-09-02
Ne0Lected Colds,

Every part of the mucous membrane,
the nose, throat, ears, head and lungs,
etc., are subjected to disease and blight
from neglected colds. Ballard's Hore-
hound Syrup is pleasant and effective
remedy.
w. Akenderick, Valley Mills, Tex.
writes: have used Ballard's Horehound
Syrup for coughs and throat troubles; it is
pleasant and most effective remedy
Sold by Estorge Drug Co.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1905-09-02

A writer in the Philadelphia In
quirer, wants to know: why a
man, who has to pay his wife's
dress making and cleaning bills,
will sit in q street car with one
foot across his knee, SO that every
woman who passes him must brush
her frock against the sole of his
shOei
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1905-09-02

Chamberlain COMOh Remedy
Aids Nature.
Medicines that aid nature are always
most effectual. Chambsrlain's Cough
Remedy acts on this plan. It allsys the
cough, relieves the lungs, aids expectora-
tion, opens the secretions, and aids nature
in restoring the system to a healthy con-
dition. Sold by all druggists
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1905-09-02

Plaqnemine is rejoicing over the
prospect Of electric lights and a
new courthouse. There is no
immediate danger that she will
secure either before the end of the
present century, but this doesn't
prevent the Iberville South from
pipe-dreaming to beat the band.
Plaquemine is struggling out Of
provincialism and deserves en-
couragement.- CAief.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1905-09-02
AUCTION SALE.
LEON DREYFUS
VS., No. 1925,
DIVIDE LANDRY, TUTOR EFT AIS.
10Th Judicial District Court, Parish OF
Iberia. State of Louisiana.

By virtue of commission issued out OF
the Hon. the 18th Judicial District Court
for Iberia Parish, Louisiana, under date
of August 18th, 1905, in the above entitled
and numbered cause, under Judgment OF
said Court of date August 4th, l9Oo, l,
Fred. w, Bauman, Public Auctioneer for
Iberia Parish, will sell at PUBLIC AUC-
TION for CASH, to the last and highest
bidder, at the front door of the Court
House, in New Iberia, Parish of Iberia,
La, for the purpose of making partition
between plaintiff and defendants, on
Saturday. 23d Of September 1905.
between legal sale hours, the property OF
which the following is description, to-
wit
First. A certain lot of ground with all
the buildings and improvements thereon
and belonging and all the apaurtenances
thereof, measuring one hundred and fifty
feet front, more or less, bounded on the
north by Watkins ct ais, on the south by
property of Seraphin Boudreaux or assigns.
On the east by Railroad and OIL the west
by Muller or assigns situated in the city
Of New Iberia, Parish of Iberia, La.
Second. Another certain lot of ground
with all the buildings and improvements
thereon and thereto belonging and all the
appurtenances thereof, measuring fifty
feet front by depth of seventy-fve feet,
more or less, and bounded on the north by
property of Sandoz, south by that of Lam
dry, east by that of Watkins and west by
that of Muller or assigns. likewise situated
in said city of New Iberia, La.
FRED. W. BAUMAN,
Public AuctiOneer.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1905-09-02

The true worth Of a girl in AL
bania is sometimes readily esti-
mated. When she desires to
marry she collects all her
money and mounts it on head, so
that observers may note her finan-
cial value.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1905-09-02

Cold Comfort from Doctors.
Doctors say that neuralgia is not dan
gerous. This is poor consolation to a snf-
ferer who feels as if his face were pierced
with hot needles and torn with thousand
pairs Of pinchers. A word OF advice to
him: stay indoors and nse Perry Davis
Painkiller. The blessed freedom from
pain which follows this treatment cannot
be told. There is but one Painkiler, Per-
ry Davis
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1905-09-02

BIZ BF3OSNO tNe NeTUeS
With opium cough may be stopped tenn
porsrily, but the Inflammation of which
the cough is symptom goes from bad to
worse, Do not waste time and money on
dlelusive "cough mixtures" Remember
that Aliens Lung Balsam does not merely
put the nerves to sleep. 1t gets right
down to the root OF the trouble and SO
cures even deep-seated affections OF the
thrOac and lungs.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1905-09-02

Many curious instances Of old
laws may still be found in Eng
land. In Chester the man who
fails to lift his hat when funeral
is passing becomes liable by an old
law to be taken before magistrate
and imprisoned.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1905-09-02
SHERIFF SALE.

IBERIA BUILDING ASSOCIATION
VS..
MISTRESS ALICE MONIN, WIFE OF
LEON A. VEAZEY, HUSBAND.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1905-09-02

Cared Of Lame Back after 10
Years Of Suffering.
II had been troubled with lame back
for fifteen years and found complete
recovery In the use Of Chamberlain's Pain
Balm" says John g. Bisher, Gillian, Ind.
This liniment is also without an equal for
spFains and bruises. It is for sale by all
druggists.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1905-09-02
FOR SALE.
FOR SALE.

A lot Of Brown Leghorn Eggs for set
ting, from very best stock in the South.
A few very fine Leghorn Cockrels
cheap.
GEO. SIMON.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1905-09-02

State of Louisiana, Parish of Iberia, 18th
Judicial District Court.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1905-09-02
GAVE UP SUPPORTER.

"Iwore a supporter for four years, to keep
up my womb, which had crowded eveTy.nine
down before It," writes Mrs. s. j. Cnr1sniail,
S of Mannsviile. n. Y. "My doctor told me no
medicine would help me. suffered untold
misery and could hardly walk. After taxing
two bottles OF Cardui gave up my supporter;
Now am taking my fifth bottle. have no bad
feelings as formerly, and can be on my Ieei
half day at a time. ! strongly reconiheho
Cardui TO every suffering woman"
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1905-09-02
WRITE US A LETTER

Put aside all timidity and write US
freely and frankly, in strictest conf
dence, telling US all your symptoms
and troubles. We will send free advice
lin plain, sealed envelope), how TO
cure them. Address: Ladies' ADVISORY
Dept, The Chattanooga Medicine Co..
Chattanooga, Tenn.
The newspaper., 1905-12-29

Cecil Hogrefe son of our mer-
chant and county commissioner,