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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-06-15
TOWN TOPICS.

Mrs. Rawson and Mrs. Geo. +. Adam
went 10 Portland last week. to remain
several days.
The continued Wet weather of ia,
past few days has greatly hiudered farm
ers in their planting.
W. II. Bishop, .Jr.. aud wife came NJ
from st. .lohnsbury Saturday to spend {
few days camping at Seymour Lake,
We had a severe frost Monday night
and those having their gardens vel
started feel discouraged at such decide,
sethack> to vegetation.
The Misses Marsh Of Norton visited
friends here several days last week, also
attended the graduation exercises. They
returned home Monday.
"Obscure town" is good This phraS,
is from a Vermont correspondent of IN,
Boston Globe because the town elected
Bell dele ates. This is the unkindest
cut of all.
At the stated communication OF
Island Pond Lodge. F. x A. NJ. held
Monday evening the initiatory degree
was conferred upon Raymond l.. Chrs-
ney and Scion F.. Gray.
News has been received here of the
birth of son to Mr.. and Mrs. O. G.
Thomas at Columbus, Ohio, MAY ~.
Mrs. Thomas was formerly Miss Mabel
LeBourveau of Island Pond.
There is no better way of building
up our town than giving to our home
business men our entire and exclusive
patronage, The more We help each
other the more we help the town.
Tie mare, alleged to have been stolen
from Mrs. Sarah Rosehrook last Novem-
her, was recovered at Ways Mills, Que
last Friday by deputy sheriff Bemis aud
brought to Island Pond One John
Doyle is charged with the larceny of the
mare and is now in GuildhaIl Jail await.
ing the action of the county court next
October in default of $500 bail.
We were visited early Saturday morn.
ing by a severe thunder storm, during
which lightning struck one OF the cribs
in the mill yard in which bobbins are
dried, located at the edge OF the pond.
1t ripped number of boards from tn,
root. splintered the studding on the vail,
and tore several boards from the end q
the crib thereby letting a quantity OF
bobbins into the pond. The storm ais,
put over fifty telephones temporarily
out of service and disabled twenty-hv,
or more circuits. making busy tim
for o. T. Davis and staff.
A new featureNin our local education
al work this year was the grade promo
ton exercises held in the opera hall OF
Friday afternoon. All the children il
the graded schools who had passed tn
examination for the grade above, wer
publicly presented with certificate O
promotion. Previous to the presentation
of the certificates, several recitations
and two or three very pretty drills wer
given by the children. The expression
drill by the primary school, and the
hoop drill attracted especial attention
The public grad promotion is being in
trodnced into many of the best school
of the state with excellent results, it
tendency being to arouse enthusiasm an,
to make the children realize the com
peteness and continuity of the grade,
school.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-06-15
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

List Of letters remaining unealled for
Island Pond post Office, June, 81
Mrs George Dow,
Miss Drlphine Noyer,
Edward Anger,
Jims Breast,
Matthew Flaherty,
Theoyhile Roi,
Elmer 4. Randleit,
Roy TatIo.
lIsAfisH Iirsrfised Lsusrs.
-. ". CdrpsHfer. Postmaster.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-06-15

\ son was born to Mr.. aud Mrs. Ar
thur Bonneau Monday, June IL.
Charles Flaherty aud his bride re-
turned to whitefeld, y. H.. Monday
morning.
Hon. Nathan llohson has been quite
poorly for several days, aud restricted
to his home. but is now more comfort
able.
Mrs. 4. l.. Pomeroy of Compton. 4.
q, arrived Friday for few days visit
with her husbands brother A. A. Pom
eroy. aud family.
The marriage of Miss Edna I.add aud
Harold Il. johnson will take place AT the
home of the brides parents on Pleasant
street, TueSiayeyening, June 20.
Mrs. VIM. Atwill Of Dubuque, Iowa.
and her little son, came last week for u
few weeks vacation at her former home.
Her husband will come latter in the
season.
K. G.. Webster lost . pair of ice scales
from his ice wagon last Thursday.
Finder will confer favor 10y returning
the scales to him or leaving them at tie
HERALD office.
George L. Dyer. l.. A. Cobb aud A.
+. Bishop are at Burlington represent
ing Island Pond Lodge, f. Il \. NJ, at
the annual communication OF the Grand
Lodge of Vermont.
Thomas NJ. Henderson aud his bride
returned Saturday from their wedding
trip, and spent Sunday with the latter's
parents, Mr.. aud Mrs. John Reeve,
leaving Monday for their home at West
brook. Me
The Rev. ID. &. Guest aud his sister
Miss !. ). Guest accompanied 10y Mis-,
'''l'hd .h'.Nhl'N' dll VI i.iHt i'''l NJ
drove here last Friday to attend the
graduation exercises. aud returned Ia
their nome Saturday afternoon.
George =. Wilder deputy inspector
in the customs service, who has been 10.
Gated at this port for several months.
has been transferred to the service at
Newport, leaving here Monday. His
departure is very generally regretted.
Hon. Robert Chase OF GuiIdhall,
Judge of Probate for the District of
Essex. was in town Monday on probate
business. The judge positively asserts
he is not a candidate for reelection, nor
will he permit his name to go before
the convention As a candidate.
The annual Memorial day for Essex
Lodge |. o. O. F., will he held this
year Sunday, July J, which is little
later than usual, with service at Christ
Church. As soon As the necessary ar
rangtmeuts are made further informa.
ion will he given in these columns.
The Fitzgerald Land & Lumber Co.
are doing nice thing in having the
huge hauk OF sawdust IN the mill yard
covered with sand, the object being to
prevent the sawdust dropping into the
pond. 1t is quite an expensive under
taking, too, The citizens greatly ap-
preciate this action of the company.
toss x Co. have bought of \. l.. VIII
son the Central House property on Cross
street, with immediate possession. 1t
is the intention of the firm TO remodel
the building, and occupy the entire
ground floor for their hardware business.
Mr.. Wilson will sell at public auction
next Wednesday all the furniture and
effects of the hotel most of which was
new last fall and some never in use.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-06-15
ORGAN FOR SALE.

A high grade reed organ, which is in
first class condition, made hy the l.. T.
Carpenter Organ Co., will he sold at u
low price, either cash or iustallment
plan. For full particulars inquire at the
post Office or of the owner,
MRS. a., NJ. CARPENTER.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-06-15
A GuARANrEED CURE FOR PILES.

Itching, Blind, bleeding, Protruding
Piles. Druggists are authorized to re
fund money if rAzo OINTMENT fails to
cure in to IA days. soc.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-12-18

mission asking the common council
to take steps TO protect the water
mains on l4th street. was filed. the
matter having been attended to.
Board Of street assessors reported
the assessments on Commercial and
Exchange, KensIngton Avenue. Grand
Avenue, Niagara Avenue and Bond
and Sixth street crossing. and the as
sessments were confirmed.
Certificate Of Improvement OF Com
mercial street was fled
City surveyor submitted plans and
specifications for the Improvement of
Columbia Avenue. was filed.
Report of the committee on ways
and means on city printing was
adopted.
Report OF auditor and police judge
for month ending November 30, show
Ing the fines and forfeltures to have
been s1,235
Surveyors recommendation for
grades on several streets laid over
from the November meeting, was read.
On motion. the council adjourned
until tonight. at 1880.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-12-18
REGULAR MEETING
COMMON COUNCIL
IMPORTANT BUSINESS TRANS.
ACTED LAST NIGHT, WINDING
up AFFAIRS OF THE CITY FOR
THE YEAR.

The regular meeting OF the common
council was held last evening. all the
members, mayor and city officials, be-
ing present.
Petition for retail liquor license
from S. E. Harris and Sund and Carl
son referred to committee.
Petition from Charles Wilson and
fifteen others for an electric light on
Lincoln avenue. Granted.
Petition from John Erickson for an
electric light on Ilwaco avenue. Re-
ferred.
Petition from P. E. Ferchen, at the
intersection Of 18th and Jerome ave-
nue.. Granted.
Committee on fire and water report
ed on a number of claims. which were
ordered paid.
Retail liquor licenses were ordered
granted to S. E. Harris. ]. T. Davis,
Laxell & Co, and Sund Carlson and
Oscar Hill.
The committee on ways and means
and city attorney reported on the
claim Of Captain c, s. Gunderson. for
$4o0 damages, for injury TO mis- prop
erty. That the Astoria Abstract Co.
are primarily liable for the damages
and that the city would pay sse.75
on the damages provided the Abstract
Company pay the balance. Carried.
Petition from F. Spittle, asking that
a lien against property in Adalr's AS
toria be Cancelled. The committee rec
commended the petition be granted
provided that all other liens due the
city be paid.
Petition for street light by John
Enberg on 38th street. The commit
tee recommended that the petition
be granted.
Committee reported favorably on the
petition from W. A. Eigner for an
electric light.
Communication from the water COM
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-12-18

Clatsop Land owners--Messrs. w
A. Poole and F. L. Hurlburt, of San
Francisco, are in the city, looking over
some new buildings they have pur-
chased in Clatsop county. the big Win
gate ranch. near Ciatsop station. They
bought It OF Mr.. ]. p. Rogers, of Sa-
lem. who is also with them. the deal
being closed here yesterday Mr..
Rogers, who Is well known In this
city and county, will leave with his
family in a few days for a long trip,
from Salem TO the City OF Mexico,
thence to Vera Cruz thence to Colon
and home to Oregon by way Of Pana-
ma and San Francisco.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-12-18
PUBLIC SPEAKER INTERRUPTED

Public speakers are frequently in
terrupted by people coughing. This
would not happen II Foley's Honey
and Tar were taken, as 1t cures
Coughs and Colds and prevents pnu-
monia and consumption. The genu-
Inc contains no oplates and is in a
yellow package.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-12-18

Taxpayers Meetins-The annual
meeting OF the taxpayers OF District
No. will be held tonight at the
Shivley school building. The super
intendent OF schools will make his an
nual report; an estimate of the ex-
penses for next year will be submit
ted and the annual tax levy will be
made. 1t Is probable that the levy
will be eight mills. 1t is expected this
will maintain the schools for next
year and leave a sufficient surplus to
make some needed improvements in
the school buildings and grounds.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-12-18
a%~%~%< o = . A~%% %%%A%
. DONE BY DEED. Q
@A@%@ . . o A4 . . @@A@a

M. r. Pomeroy, sheriff. to Jos.
Schamlurger, lots and blocks
and acreage, Clatsop county..s ga
Greenwood Cemetery Associa-
ton to Jos. Schamberger. lot
/, block 110, Section B, Green
wood Cemetery -. ......... 40
John Boberg and wife to Annie
B. Garner, lot 5. block IL.
Boberg's Sub. Clatsop Grove. SIS
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-12-18

Jas. l.. Court and wife to WILL
lam L. Deeds. four acres land
In Section 1-5-7............. 10
Same to Same, 40 acres land In
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-12-18

Morning Astorian, 90 cents per month
Delivered by carrier.
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1906-09-25
Mffenhersfn.

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eber Butter Der Batter babe t4
ftber. =, Warum benn9-rOer TIT
tpeataer gu 0aufe."
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1906-09-25
y4ptta.

Die uSbielbs SirepruDfns gompans4
17l2 Norb Sliber Strase, mobt Cure Bid.
ne fir Wohnbduier, Stores pber bFents
lthe @eb6ube uno sarantiert lire Grbeit
gegen Rife, Seben 0ber anbere Sefefte, bic
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berthrften Characterization gebrou.
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8ibiiotbef, 8bbficians' unb G~uraenns'
Sospital. bic gitn @ational Banf, bas
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niU. gbteles StrepruuHna Gpmpaun,
l7l2 RorosS Iibe' StraBe.
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1906-09-25
Mstter RudkHrd1eu,

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h3fsfisn besntrtt = fs bers6uen Ii9
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{urraftls
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1906-09-25
pttp @eiie.

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Gotal. @ans reue ginribtuno. 8or.
aiialihe Slide. Nues mas Die Sal.
ion liefert. WdBiae Breiie. Sami.
lien au enlpfeblen.
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1906-09-25
@nasH 5std,s4t.

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Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1906-09-25
Nu4als Nrlas.

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Rin4sn lnb MarSburg = nd bot ft&
fan @ehGtstrets pobl tosfentlta srs
tpsisrs Der nun serube utat =
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Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1906-09-25
ga FOL

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k343&dftb ber Ruffse tit falt unb
bua, bas MuHtr iporu1 uub .rtbt~
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E~LndhlflFe,

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M3ahas anb skpsa @4afstopf raun-
IN and NOD ens Obrfstss ~bsrfsb.a1
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Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1906-09-25
AktuRu.

WtlItondr (einsm Gefdnsntb-
Mrsstor ben groBen Geitfaal isinss
@4toHss seteenb): nRu, Serr Dtrets
Tor, mas fagen Gle gu Der 8ene9"
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1906-09-25

Aausberr (einen Sat burd
ietae gtua f~librenb): ~. nnb bier
Fl bos 6errens, BIER bas Oamen> unb
bort has &tnberrdu9aimmerl"
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1906-09-25
Edrsr,fruae.

Welde Ranbibatsn peroen erft gs<
priift. toeuu tie oas 3tel i9on errei9t
babens-M tpo Die gbetanz
Mknfen
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1906-09-25
las,sss npss1 sepsutlNrsas.

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Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1906-09-25

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zen soRnen6ise marf9irt): rSrou
Mtrtbtn, birfte i9 Gis I'm ttnen
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wirtbin mitletbig Elm Glas MaFer ges
bra4t, entt6uf9D 9absn sic ptrtlid
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Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1906-09-25

Yaui a'tiitler. -@leftriihe Shlei.
ferei. -GlamD 8tase. 8ertauf BON
MeIiern. Sheeren etc.
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1906-09-25
z8eNtuHsstt9.

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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-07-25
HILDA JOHNSON.

Hnda johnson went one day TO.
her mistress and told her that tho
Bethlehem swedish Church, of which
Hlda was member. had lost its
hymn- books aud place of worship i'm
a fire that destroyed the church that
had kindly permitted them 10 hold
their little afternoon services i'm its
vcstry Then She added that they
had determined 20 buy cottage for
twenty-five hundred dollars. Her
mistress told hcr husband and he.
good sensible business man said il
was FOLLY How could church made
zap principally OF soryaut-girls raise
twenty-five hundred dollars2 But
linda was GOOD girl and sc was
plucky undertaking. and the little
church was doing mo girls good So
he made small contribution 10 en-
COURAGE mo girls
The employers OF tho other girls
may have fen about the same Al
any rate. what with some outside
help and much selr-dcniaI. the little
church secured the thousand dollars
which the purchase involved and
gave mortgage Tor the remaining
fifteen hundred dollars
Hilda lived several years i'm that
one family. which consisted only OF
a husband and wife They were re-
igious pcoplc and prospcrous and
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-07-25

Professor Metchnikon of the Pas
teur institute in Paris promises TO be
81 formidable all for the advocates of
total abstinence. re believes that the
white cells of the human blood eat
mp and DESTROY the microbes which
would otherwise destroy mankind.
But is is discov red that rabbit
after taking alcoholic drink can not
be rendered immune from anthrax.
As result OF the alcohol the white
cells have lost their appetite and
the microbes win In other words
the use OF alcohol lessons the power
of resistance
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-07-25

Then announcement was made OF the
-jft by which the mortgage had been
removed and The name OF the donor
vas given. This friend of the work
bad given this money. 50 the preacher
aid. n memory of her dead husband.
lud us testimonial or the faithful
ness of Hnda Johnson. Then one
,irls face famed with embarrassed
.ol and gratitude. and the eighteen
guitars and the autoharp played a
sweet Swedish melody. while the
moko OF the Burning mortgage fill
ID the house with the odor of sweet
nccuso offcpcd unto the Lord
Gouths Companion
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-07-25
THE
BLUEFIELD
DAILY LEADER

Having been published
three months, has existed
long enough to give assur-
ance Of future success. 1t
has done more than a great
many other newspapers
have done in the beginning.
1t has paid it way from the
start, with every promise Of
an increased patronage in
the future.
That the publication Of this
journal has met with obsta-
cles, is not disputed, but UNI
der eisting conditions. it has
made remarkable strides
forward and still hODcs for "a
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-07-25
A COMMON MISTAKE.

Many a man has become possessed
OF the idea that he is humorist
merely because other people think
he is funny.--Chicago Record Her
aid.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-07-25

FOR RENT: Front room,
furnished or unfurniShed.
Address -" Care of Lea
der office. 7-lO-St
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-07-25
Want Column.

FOR SALE: - Stock Dry
Goods, Notions. Shoes and
Ladies' Furnishings. Best
Location in keystone, w.
Va.
r.. TIIEO MILLER e co.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-07-25
BIDS WANTED:-SealedI

BIDS WANTED:- Sealed
proposals will be received
until July the 9th, for the
construction and compile
ton of the Catholic Recto-
ry at Pocahontas, Va.
Plans and specifications
can be had at Office of II.
Il. Carter, Architect, Nos.
6 and Z Lazarus Building,
Blueield, West Va. The
owner reserves the right
to reject all bids or propo-
sails submitted.
REV. p. VINCENT.
7-19-til 27th.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-07-25

FOR SALE.-Hotel fixture
at a bargain. Good patro-
mage.
j. l.. JOHNSON,
Wech, w. Va.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-07-25
NOTICE
A Sure Enough Closing Out
Sale.

"A culO 1IlOuSll SlOoluS OuJ
Sale.
On account of going out of
business | shall close out
my stock of Merchandise,
Millinery, Pianos and Or
gans at almost any old price.
They must be sold at once
regardless Of cost, as I shall
quit business for the present
in the city Of Bluefeld.
Now is your opportunity.
Call and see.
MRS. G.. w. WARNER.
The West End Milliner,
Bluefield Avenue.
'"r'ee Block. Bluefield, w. Va.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-07-25

WANTED BY Bluefield
Pant and Overall Factory,
Bluefeld Avenue, % girls
at nee, us they have doub-
led their plant. 90
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-07-25

WANTED:-A white pan
try woman. Apply at the
Altamont Hotel.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1906-01-05
NEW CONTRACTS CALLED FOR
MIR. Abbott 9iyeS Reasons for the Stem
the Louisiana Irrigation and Mill
Company is Taking

Inc Rice Belt News of Crowley, il
Its issue of January 3, says:
Elsewhere in this issue of the New
the Louisiana Irrigation and Mill Co
gives notice to rice raisers who ar,
patrons OF its canals that all con
tracts, expressed or implied. between
IL and such patrons, are abrogated
from this date, and that new contracts
must oe made 1t will only furnish
water TO persons making contracts in
"rltlng' signed by owners OF the land
Applications for contracts must he
made on blank forms which will be
furnished by the company, and the
company reserves the right to limit
Ine acreage TO be watered by any ain
dlVldual, firm or corporation. =, ----
While the wording of the notice is
clear as to the intent, the NEWS felt
'nat 1t would be best to accompany it
WIN some authoritative statement
from an officer of the COMPANY Ac.
Soralng reporter calledson' Mr.sMi.
ron Abbott, vlce-president of the Lon.
Siana irrigation land Mill Co.. and
asked him for an interview on the sub. !
ect. skr9Tm
. Mr: Abbott stated that the reasons
or the step dated back to 1.-THE es,ab.
lshment of the canal system in the
Ice belt. From the first the compa.
les had been swamped with appli.
atlohs for water. Each year the ca.
ais were extended with the profits OF I
'e previous year-if there were any
90 with new money, putt in by men
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1906-01-05

nals' after careful study and confer.
ence' and the decision will really he
IN the hands of the annual meetino
which is to be held January 9.
The company will urge the PLANTING
OF good seed, and will not contract
WIN farmers for any larger ACREAGE
'han their circumstances and sur.
roundlngs will justify.
1t is just possible, in the opinion Of
Mr. Abbott, that reduction from
last years acreage may be decided
necessary. The exact acreage that
each canal can water will be deton
mined by circumstances, and il will,
DC apportloned equitablv among the
patrons of the institutions, without
personal favoritism.
1t is not intended to make anv ex.
'ensions this season on any of the "a.
, na,s OF the Louisiana Irrigation and
Mill Co. and the management will do
e, in their power to have
:nelr patrons raise good crop, count. |
lug on quality as well as quantity.
IL Inc Mermentau dam had not been
the question of a reduction
10 acreage need not have been thought
d. Inc Irrigation Co., however, can.
'os DE blamed for reducing its bust.
less 10 a business basis-for refusing
- a'.emps things that it canne, be
ure 1t can carry through, and for
conducting its business of
rrigating rice farms like the farm.
RS conduct theirs of planting them.