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The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1905-11-24
TALLAHASSEE'S
NEW RAILROAD.
Tallahassee Southeastern Revived
Under q NoWsNAme.

The Seaboard Air. Line RailwaVCom-
pany having acquired the property and
franchise of the former Tallahassee
Southeastern railroad, extending from
this city TO Perry and beyond, through
Leon, Jefferson and Lafayette counties
to the Suwannee river, new organiza-
ton, to be known as the Tallahassee,
Perry and Southeastern Railway, has
been projected, the charter of which
has been advertised in The True Demo-
crat during the past weeks, with TEN.
porary officers as follows: d. r. Max
we'll, president; Geo. P. Raney, vice
president; E. d. Kyle, secretary and
treasurer.
Contracts have already been let for
construction work on the extension of
the present line, Mr.. Blair Burwell, of
Jacksonville, the contractor, having
formerly been chief engineer of the
former Florida Central and Peninsular
Railway. Work has been begun at each
end Of the proposed new line, and it is
expected to be finished within six
months, completing the main line from
Tallahassee to the Suwannee river.
The route of this extension passes
through the richest timber section of
the State, and when completed, this
road will add much to the already ac-
quired valuable property of the Sea-
board Air Line.
Now that the grading is we'll under
way, 1t will be but a short time before
the laying Of ties and rails is, COM
menced. 1t will be safe to say that
within another year trains will be in
operation over the new Perry extern
sion.
The Tallahassee and Southeastern
now runs from Tallahassee to
Wacissa, on the Wacissa river, in JEFF
ferson county. The proposed road will
run through Jefferson county into Tay-
Tor county to Perry, connecting there
with the Suwannee and San Pedro rail-
way, now under control of the Florida
Railway Company, at Live Oak.
The building of this road will place q
country in railroad touch which is now
wild and deserted. This road will cross
the Aucilla river, the Enconhna river
and Rock creek, a tributary to the Fem
holloway river, before reaching Perry.
This new road will open up territory
rich in virgin timber and turpentine
lands, and will no doubt be a paying
investment.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1905-11-24
LooKinR for Homer.

Mr.. H. M. Swasey, of Woodland Dell
Fruit Farms, Cleburn County, Arkan-
sas, writes: Twill you please mail me a
capy of your county paper? | wish a
sample copy. We have number of
families here who are looking to your
State for a future home, and their rep
resentative will visit your State next
month for the purpose Of finding suit
able locations for them" We have
mailed Mr.. Swasey several copies of
this weeks issue of The True Demo-
crat, which contains an excellent de.
scriptive article on Leon county and it's
advantages; so, you see, your home
try. Wehave extra copies others might
send out proftably.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1905-11-24
Wells and FrsaRs.

Mr.. A. S. Wells is something Of a
freak producer, as well as horseman,
warehouse man, ETC., etc. Last sum
mer, during the good old watermelon
days, he brought in from his place a
double watermelon. twas half of Rat
tlesnake and half Florida Favorite, each
half showing the different color, ETC.,
Of its own variety. Now he has on ex-
hibition on the cigar showcase of the
Leon Hotel large yellow variety yam
sweet potato that is the perfect image
of duck AS soon as ones eye falls
upon it from the door it is taken for
duck, and it shows the outlines of
duck on holding it in your hand, Mr..
Will Levy also has freak 1t is corn
cob in the exact shape Of a human
hand.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1905-11-24
Church Board Meeting.

A board meeting of the official men,
bers of Trinity NJ E. Church, South,
will be held at the pastors study to-
night, November oath, at 7.30 o'clock
1t is desired that full membership be
present, as preparations for the fourth
quarterly conference, which is to con-
vene at the church on Monday night,
9th instant, at 7.30 o'clock, will be
taken up, besides other matters of in
terest to the church
On Sunday morning at IL o'clock the
pastor will preach a special sermon on
missions.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1905-11-24
QUARANTINE REMOVED.
Pensacola Is Again Open 90 the
World.

Pensacola, Fla, November Is. The
quarantine restrictions of travel i'm
posed by the State Board Of Health of
Florida, under the authority of the
State statutes, against the city of PEN
sacOla on August 18th, on account of
prevalence Of the yellow fever, are re-
moved, and travel and non-interference
between the city of Pensacola and other
points in Florida will be resumed at 6
a. m. November 18th.
JOSEPH Y PORTER,
State Health Officer of Florida.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1905-11-24
Leon County Pamphlet.

The True Democrat office is just
printing the Leon county pamphlet or
dered some time ago by the County
Commissioners, and copies Of it will
soon be ready for distribution. Every
citizen of the county should endeavor to
have these pamphlets distributed where
they will do the most good, and can
greatly aid the commissioners by send
ing to the clerk lists of names of nom
residents who may be induced to settle
in Leon county.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1905-11-24
Raader. You Are the Iudde.

We do not run large double-column
advertisement claiming to be 1.-The best
weekly paper in the State" We pub
lish a clean, neatly-printed weekly news
paper, the equal Of any in the State in
appearance and in what's in it; and we
think the newsiest and best publishedin
Leon county. Just put it and the other
together and drawyour own comparison,
The True Democrat speaks for itself
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1905-11-24
Christmas Bazaar.

The Ladies Aid Society Of the Pres
byterian Church will hold their annual
Christmas bazaar beginning Friday De-
cember 8. They will have their usual
elegant display of fancy work, suitable
for Christmas gifts, delicious candy and
refreshments. Luncheon, dinner and
supper will be served daily.
The bazaar will be held at the new
store next to the Western Union tele-
graph office, and will open doors at IL
o'clock, and begin selling fancy articles
at 1890.
See Collins for Neat Job Printing.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1905-11-24
Saved By Dynamite.

Sometimes flaming city Is saved by
dynamiting a space that the fire can't
cross. Sometimes a cough hangs on so
long you feel as II nothing but dynamite
would cure 1t. .. T. Gray, Of Calhoun,
Ga, writes: my wife had a very ag-
nights Two physicians could not help
her; 80 she took DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption, Coughs and
Colds, which eased her cough, gave her
sleep, and finally cured her" Strictly
scientific cure for bronchitis and la
grippe. At all druggists. Price SOC. and
800; guaranteed. Trial bottle free.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1905-11-24
Constipation.

Health is absolutely impossible, if
constipation be present. Many serious
cases of liver and kidney complaint have
sprung from neglected constipation.
Such a deplorable condition is unneces-
sary. There is a cure for it. Herbine
will speedily remedy matters. c. A.
Lindsay, P NJ, Bronson, Fla, writes,
February IL, 1902: Having used Herb
inc, / find it fine medicine for consti-
patton. 80 cents bottle. For sale by
all druggists.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1905-11-24
Best Liniment on Earth.

Henry D. Baldwin, Sup't City Water
Works. Shullsburg, Wis, writes:
81 have tried many kinds of liniment,
but | have never received much benefit
until | used Billiards. Snow Liniment
for Rheumatism and pains. think it
the best liniment on earth +" Csc, Soc
and S1.O0. For sale by all druggists
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1905-11-24
Bilious Attack Quickly Cured.

4 few weeks ago | had bilious at
tack that was so severe ! was not able
10 go 10 the Office for two days. Failing
20 get relief from my family physician 5
treatment, ! took three Of Chamber
lain's stomach and Liver Tablets. and
the next day felt like new man -- IL
&. BAILEY, Editor Of the News, Chaplin,
$. c These tablets are for sale by all
druggists,
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1905-11-24
Lost, Strayed or Stolen.

November 4th, from Mr. Alex Byrd's
pasture on Miccosukee road, 10 miles
from city, one bay FLY two years old;
one white hind foot, star in face
Finder will return to Mr., Byrd's planta-
IS9-tf ]. G., PEARcE.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1905-11-24
incest once in CITY.

To Rent. A nice new, clean room,
with all conveniences. Can be used in
one large room or made into three
rooms Would make a splendid place
for lodge or club room. Apply at True
Democrat Office.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1905-11-24
Georgia, Florida and Alabama Rail.
way Company.

Carrabelle, Tallahassee and Georgia
Railroad Co. Special low excursion
rates
$3O.25, Nov. "a Richmond, Va, and
return, Southern Agricultural Commits
sioners. r. G. SNIPEs,
3S2t Travelling Passenger Agent.
~n----~~----~-~~--~~~~--~~-
Miss Jennie Gamble arrived for a visit
to her sister, Mrs Yonge, last Satur-
day.
Senator John Rouse, Of Sopchoppy,
and Hon. j. j. Harrell, of Crawford
vile, were in'the city Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. John w. Britton, who
have been spending several weeks with
their old-time friends, left Yesterday
for Thomasville, where they now reside.
The Tallahassee Daily Capital is clos
ing some yearly advertising contracts
with candidates for State Senator. Two
now have their advertisements in that
paper. - Gainesville Sun.
Miss Isabella Goss, one of the new
teachers at the Leon High School, has
resigned and gone TO her home in the
North, on account of failing health.
Miss Goss was from Virginia, and has
made many friends during her brief
residence here.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1905-11-24
Notice.

Tickets for the Tampa Fair will be
sold at Tallahassee only on the follow
ing dates: November 13, Is, II, 20, %,
"a, q and 20. 38-2t
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1905-11-24

Mems Hats, nice line, going cheap,
at Evans.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1905-11-24

Subscribe to The True Democrat.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1905-11-24

See Collins for Neat Job Printing
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1905-07-22
Draining Cypress Island.

Several years ago, before the
civil war canal was begun north
of st. Martinville, and was dug
nearly as far as Bayou Millien; the
work was stopped right at the for
ty acre road.
The canal was generally known
to have been undertaken with the
view of draining the Cypress Is
land, which is section of this pa
rish which is low and was easily
flooded by any spell of rain that
would be more than the ordinary.
It was said and generally accep-
ted AZ correct, that the. work of
completing the canal was abandon
ed because the engineers discover
ed, after having made the neces-
sary surveys and expanding near
" one hundred thousand dollars
in digging the canal. that it the
work was completed, the bayou
would food the Island instead of
draining it.
The canal was allowed to remain
az it is now for nearly fifty years,
without any attempt being made
by the State or Parish authorities
to ascertain whether or not, these
rumors we're founded on facts or
whether it was merely talk accep-
ted as q matter of fact, without
anything to prove its correctness.
During the present flood our
editor went back of town and look
ed at the situation, he saw that the
sCrawson Coulee was OVERLOOKING,
and the canal, just few ncres
from the CouIee was much lower
than the level of the high water.
We mentioned this fact To Mr..
.Cbas. Gutekunst. civil engineer,
and man of energy and great
public spirit who said that be
thought that the report OF the
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1905-07-22

be operated with very light ex-
penses, would work wonders in
this parish where there are SO
many bsyous, coulees and lakes as
in this parish. No parish could
be more easily drained than ST.
Martin, but only a dredge boat can
do the work of cleaning our natu-
raj drainage which was allowed to
ill up.
The people of the parish should
take up this important matter, stu
dy the situation, and they will
soon realize that this parish should
own dredge boat, and when they
will make proper representation to
the Police Jury, we have not the
least doubt that they will listen to
reason and procure dredge boat.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1905-07-22

-Mrs. h. de Mahy entertained
the Married Ladies' Euchre Club
at the home of Mrs. Dan DeBlanc.
Wednesday night. The weather
was not very inviting, but the
members showed up in full force
and a delightful night was spent
in contesting the game of euchre
for the prizes. After the game a
delicious supper and nice refresh
ments were served to the guests.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1905-07-22

Mr.. O. j. Durand seems to have
a good deal of influence with The
Police Jury, we note that in the
proceedings of the last meeting,
nine motions we're made; six were
by Mr.. Durand, one motion duly
seconded and carried for noon re-
cess, was not credited to the au-
thor, but Mr.. Savoy gets credit for
having made the motion to ad-
journ the meeting. Mr.. Davis
moved the nomination of the Sc
lection of the Banner as official
journal which was carried. Mr..
Durand carried all his motions ex-
cept the one to re-appoint the Val
ley-of-the- Teche as official journal.
We are of opinion that out of cour.
tesy for Mr.. Durand, one of the
most useful members of the jury
bis motion to re-appoint the Val
ley-of-the-Tec should have been
carried. At the same time that
political faction would have paid
a debt of gratitude to one who
stood by them in time of need.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1905-07-22
Golden Wedding.


Sunday the 10th inst, Mr.. and
Mrs. Auguste Maraist celebrated
their golden wedding and on that
day were surrounded by family.
which we believe is the largest
that could be gathered in the State
of Louisiana. Mr.. and Mrs. Mar
aist attended high mass at the
Catholic Church, they were follow
ed by their fourteen children and
eighty seven grand children. great
grand children and sons and
daughters-in-law; all the family
who are bale and hearty were pre-
sent at this golden celebration,
with one exception, a grand child.
who is a railroad man, could not
be present at this brilliant family
reunion, when the table at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Marsist was
surrounded by family of one hun
bred aud one persons, all glad and
happy to celebrate this event which
happens only once in life time.
and very few families have this
honor and happiness of of such
celebration.
We have never seen happier
gathering, Mr.. aud Mrs. Maraist
we're able to be with their children
and enjoy the feast and be moving
about just like the rest of them
and surrounded by that large ga
thering' of children made them
the happiest of this happy crowd.
In the evening, after the family
dinner, the whole family took pos
session of the pretty lawn east of
their home, where benches and
chairs were prepared for the re-
ception of their numerous friends
who called upon them in the eve-
ming, to extend to this venerable
couple their congratulations and
good wishes.
In the center of this lawn were
large tables which were loaded
with all kinds of liquors and re-
freshments and cakes, and which
were served to the guests by the
pretty young ladies of the Msraist
family.
1t was, we believe, the FIRST time
that the entire family have ever
met at one time at the same place,
aud it made gathering that was
pleasing to look upon, one that
made the old couple happy, and
one that was highly enjoyed by
every member of the family and
every friend who was present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Maraist had
around them IA children, &c grand
children, 3 great grand children,
6 sons-in-law. 5 dsughters-in-l law
and 4 husbands and wives of their
Uran1 childron
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1905-07-22

cypress lSlauu DolIS IOwer tudu
the Teche was based on facts, and
never gave any serious attention
to the matter, but when our editor
told him of the condition of the
water back there, he began to look
into the matter, and Thursday the
18th day of July 1905, Mr.. Cute
kunst and his son Octave Cute
kunst took the level of the Teche
aud of the high water in Cypress
Island. He found that Main
street was the highest part in
town, and on that day the Teche
was 1850 feet lower than Main
street, and the water in Cypress
Island was 1850 feet lower than
Nam street; therefore, the water
in Cypress Island was 6.1O feet
higher than the Teche, therefore,
the Cypress Island could be re-
lieved by the Teche of six feet of
water, and if this was done, not
one inch of cultivable land would
be under water, as we do not be-
lieve that there is any portion of
the Island having that much wa
ter, we doubt there is anywhere
more than about three feet of wa
ter over lands that are cultivated.
At the time that this survey was
made the Teche was exceedingly
high, in ordinary seasons, we are
satisfied that the fall from Cypress
Island to the Teche would be
something like fifteen or twenty
feet, and this on distance OF
about two miles, would be suffi-
cent to completely drain the Is
land and make it safe from over
flows for all times to come, and
make of that section the garden
spot of this parish, as the lands
are rich and fertile and produce
abundant crops, when the seasons
are dry, but in rainy seasons the
crops are generally ruined, fol
lack of drainage.
The dredging of the canal, join.
ed TO COulee Crawson and Bayou
Millien, and other Coulees and
Bayous of that section, would re-
Claim thousands Of the very bes,
lands, which would be cultivated
by a thriving class of people
which would increase the value oil
this vast section and add to ouI
material wealth.
"A dredge boat owned by the pa.
IRISH would only cost from four to
five thousau d dollars, which could
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1905-07-22
SATURDAY, July %, 1905.
A Surprise Party.

A pleasant surprise party may
be given to your stomach and liver
by taking a medicine which will
relieve their pain and discomfort
viz: Or. Kings New Life Pills
They are most wonderful rene
DIV, affording sure relief and cure
for headache, dizziness and consti-
nation. 25c ut L. j. Liable.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1905-07-22

CHAMBERLAIN's Colo. CHOLERA AED
DIARRHOEA REMEDY-THE BEST IN
EXISTENCE.
T. M. Wood. manager of the White
County News. Beebe, Ark. is a represen
tative southern business man. who does
not hesitate In expressing his good OPT
MON OF we'll known remedy. He says,
1T gives me the pleasure to recommend
ChamberlaiD's Collie, Cholera and Diarr-
hoea Remedy. having used it mysslf and
In my family with the best results. In
fact believe 1t to be the best remedy Of
the kind In existence" Sold at Labbe's
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1905-07-22

We believe if the committee on
New Market would make tour of
the town and look at the condition
of our streets they would decide
that few car loads of shells upon
our muddy and cut-up streets is
more urgent, and would do more
good at this time than New Mar
ket and a City Hall. We are in
favor of a City Hall and also a
New Market, but this can be de-
layed to some future time, while,
our streets are in pressidg need OF
substantial improvement. Com
mence at once to shell the Rail-
road Avenue. Main aud Bridge
streets, and cut the grass that are
interfering with our drainage.
These are needed works and should
be done without delay.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1905-07-22
ONE DOLLAR SAVED REPRESENTS
TEN DOLLARS EARNED.

The average man does not save TO ex-
coed ten per cent of his earnings. He
must spend nine dollars In living ex-
penses for every dollar saved. That be-
ing the case he cannot be too careful
about unnecessary expenses. Very often
few cents properly invested. like buy
ing seeds for his garden. will save seve--
raj dollars outlay later on. It is The
same in buying Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and DiarrlOea Remedy. Il costs
but few cents, and bottle of it in the
house often saves doctors bill Of seve-
raj dollars. For sale at T. j. Liable.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1905-07-22


The members of the Police Jury
and some of our people should
make a visit to the Cypress Island
section, they can make the trip in
boats, and when they will see the
condition there, all due to lack of
proper drainage, they will all
agree that this parish needs a
dredge boat. and needs one seri-
ously too, aud that one should be
procured at once. The planters
and owners of the lands are not to
blame for this condition, it is the
main drains that are at faults, the
bayous and coulees are all filled
up and obstructed in such man.
ner that they cannot carry the wa
ter rapidly. The dredging of the
Bayous aud Coulees is what ia
needed, and the only thing that
will improve the deplorable condi-
lion now existing.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1905-07-22
Baseball Players and Foot Racersl

Louis j. Kruger, ex-champiOn long
distance foot racer Of Germany and Hol-
land. writes, Oct. 9th, 1901: During
my training Of eight weeks foot races at
Salt Lake City. in April last. used Bal
lafd's Snow Liniment TO my greatest ga
tisfaction. Therefore, highly recon-
mend Snow Liniment to all who are
troubled with sprains. bruises or rheu-
matism." 25c, soc .Sl.00 bottle.
Sold by T. J. Liable,
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1905-07-22
Bent Her Double.

IL knew no one, for four weeks,
when l was sick with typhoid and
kidney trouble" writes Mrs. Annie
Hunter, of Pittsburg, Pa, land
when l got better, although l had
one of the best doctors could get,
| was bent double, aud had to rest
my hands on my knees when
walked. From this terrible Attic
ton l was rescued by Electric
Bitters, which restored my health
and strength, and now l can walk
straight as ever. They are simply
wonderful" Guaranteed to cure
stomach, liver and kidney disor.
ders; at L. j. Liable drugstore
price so.