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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1906-09-29
artin Parish Sept. 10Th 1906.

Mrs. j.. s. Broussard, of Brous.
sard spent several days this week.
Mrs. b. l.. Durand Of Armand
vile was visiting here this week.
Miss Jeanne Avegno of New
Orleans arrived here Sunday to
spend few days.
Mrs. Robert Spore and children
of Houma, are spending few
days hers with relatives
Miss Madden Cormier and little
brother, Louis, of Anse-la- Butte,
spent several days here this week.
Mr.. Rusus Rivette while doing
some carpenter work cut off two
fingers of his left hand with a
Ratchet.
Mesdames Geo. NJ. Gary and T.
Ballard of Breaux Bridge spent
the day here Wednesday, the
guests OF Mrs. L. G. Olivier.
The Federal Labor Union of
this town had Il supper at their
ball Thursday night which was
much enjoyed by the members.
Mrs. G. j. Richard and chill
dren of Jennings are visiting re-
latives in this parish, they are the
guests of Mr.. Cleric Gauthier.
Emile Soulier who is employed
In Superintendent Shackford's Of
fee, at Lafayette, came home Tues
day and returned to bis post of
duty Wednesday.
Prof. Arthur J. Cormier, assis-
tant principal at the High School
Is here making the necessary ar
fangement for the opening of the
public school Monday.
Francis Bienvenu came from
New Orleans and George Bienve-
M from Houma this week 10 at
tend the marriage of their brother.
P. A. Bienvenu, Wednesday.
Some unknown person Tuesday
night broke the large globe of the
large lamp in front of the store of
Mr.. M. j. VOORHEES,. The lamp
was large and powerful gasoline
lamp and the globe a costly one.
Fhe globe is supposed to have been
maliciously broken by some mis-
creant.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1906-09-29

Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Cammack,
Mr.. and Mrs. Emmanuel Soulier
Miss Rita Soulier, Misses Lucie
and Stella Estorges of New Iberia,
MIR. and Mrs. p. s. Winchester of
Morgan City aud Mr.. Solange Sor-
rel of Olivier were here Wednes-
day to attend the Bienveuu-Sou-
lier wedding.
Have your old Bicycle made
new at l.. Bienvenu's repair shop.
Materials of all kinds always on
hand. Everything in the bicycle
line.
At the home plantation on Ruth,
this parish, at eight o'clock in the
morning Thursday, Miss jamie, the
charming daughter OF Mr.. A. A.
Morrow was married to Mr.. Nal
colin Henry White of Covington,
La. The young couple took the
train the same day to 20 on bri-
dial trip.
Alfalfa Hay Csc at L. Bienvenu.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1906-09-29

Miss Fannie Kelso, who gradu.
ated at the High School here this
year, left last Saturday for Nash
vile, Tenn, TO enter the Peabody
Normal of that city. Miss Ke!so
was accompanied 10 Nashville by
her father, Mr. Scott Kelso.
Mrs. Felix Berard aud son Rose
mond. left for New Orleans last
Saturday. RosemoDd has secured
employment in the city and Mrs.
Berard contemplates moving to
New Orleans soon with view of
opening a private boarding house.
A very large number of our peo-
Pile took in the races and theatre
at Parks last Sunday. Many of
them, including the Brass Band,
spent the whole day with our
neighbors aOd bad a pleasant time.
This entertainment was given for
the benefit Of the Catholic church
now being built there, and j,
proved quite financial success.
The School Board of this Parish
has decided to erect building to
accom- modate the primary depart.
ment here, the High School bull
ding being over crowded. This
matter was left In The hands of a
committee composed Of President
Liable, Supt. Daspit and Messrs:
Victor Maraist and j. r. Olivier.
Evangeline Oak pictures 8x5
inches for sale by l.. Bienvenu at
25 cents.
Last Friday and Saturday our
local cotton buyers raised the price
of seed cotton from $27 so to 1913, so
aud this raise brought very large
amount of cotton here Saturday.
The rain In the evening, however,
stopped the farmers from coming
to town during the evening, as they
were rushing their cotton to the
at that price.
Mr.. Alfred Fournet was made
the victim of painful accident
last Saturday evening at
the Fournet saw mill, Bayou Mil
lien, three mi les west of town.
Some part of the machinery broke,
struck him in the face, causing, a
wound that was thought very seri-
ous at first, but fortunately. the
wound though painful, will not
nave any serious results.
As dressing for sores, bruises and
)urns, Chamber aims Salve is all that
IAN be desired. 1t is soothing and heal
ng and in its effect. Price % cents.
Cor sale by T. j. Labbr.
Prof. Z. b. Donnel, who IS now
of the Abbeville High
school was visiting here this week.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1906-09-29
FOR EENT.

THE OFFICE formerly occupied by Dr.
Eng. L. SOulier, second ilaor Duchanup
building. having three roonls. entrance
In hall, roOIDy, airy. sanitary closrts etc
The very thing for dentist Apply to
l.. c. DUCHAMP.
Sept. 90. st. MartinvilIe. La.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1906-09-29
Notice to the Public.

Hunting and trespassing on my plan
tation ~ forbidden AMI l take this me-
thOd in warning the public that all who
will trespass or hunt Oh my premises
will be prosecuted.
CASTOR Liable.
st. Martin Parish Sept. 10Th 1906.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1906-09-29
Southwestern Louisiana Industrial Institute,
LAFAYETTE, LA.
STATE INSTITUTION OF LEARNING FOR BOTH SEXES.

three story brick school building containing cassooms
auditorium, library, gymnasium Two brick dormtories
Complete courses OF study in all regular academic Subjects
and also manual training domestic and science nstru-
mental and vocal music, senography agriculture
Fourteen in faculty Military discipline and drill Gymna-
SUM drill for yound Ladder. Health location 50 acres.
= Sixth annual session open September 18th, 1906
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-05-04
Editor Writes Up His Wedding.

This is the first instance in several
yrars of newspaper work that the writ
ar has dared to tell the truth about a
wedding, for fear OF getting licked, and
does so now with a keen relish. The
bride groom is an editor and is not u
popular and plished leader of So
ciety, In fact, he doesn't know as
much about it as a rabbit. His halr
is red, and the freckles on his face
crowd each other for room. In the
dusk it is hard to distinguish him from
a telephone pole. He has never con
sidered that the future looked bright
or promising. 1t has always kept him
too busy paying his board bills to have
any dreams about future greatness.
He is lust a common sort of fellow and
claims distinction only in that he is a
K ansau from the sOes of his clumsy
feet to the top of bis head. The bride
is the youngest daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. N. J. White and was born and re-
ared in the Solomon valley Judging
from the Job she has taken on bel
ands, she is a Young lady of more tnaI
ordinary perve.-Gaylord (Okla) Sci
t!nel.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-05-04
Greatly Reduced Rates Via Southern
Railway.

To Chattanooga. Tenn. and return,
account Southern Baptist Convention,
May 18th, 1906; dates OF sale May ., y
and 10. final limit 10 days from date OF
sale. Upon deposit of ticket with
Special Agent. Chattanooga, and pay
mept of fee of fifty cents at time OF
such deposit, extension may be obtain
ed to June Is, 1906 These rates will
apply from all points on Southern Ry.
Those residing at or near local STA
tions and desiring to purchase from
there, should notify ticket agent some
days in advance, In order that be may
secure necessary tickets from coupon
ticket agent.
Most of those delegates and others,
residing in Maryland. District of Col
unit bia, Virginia and North Carolina.
will use Southern Ry. train No. 30,
leaving Washington. D. c., May 8.
ILLS a. m, passing Charlottesville. 2:O7
%. m Lvnchburg 4:02 p. M, and Dan
Vile $50 D. m, going via way to Ashe
vile and 1.-The Land of the Sky, ;
reaching Chattanooga Thursday, May
| 10. 7:50 a. m. If sufficient number
materializes, special train will be rur
from Salisbury, parties copgregatine
there.
Those thinking of making this tril
should communicate Immediately o.
at earliest possible date with DR.. o. F
Gregory, Box 595, Staunton, Va. o
l.. s. Brown, Gen. Agt.. Southern KY.
Washington, D. G. apr 6 4
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-05-04
Fortunate MIssOurians.

"When | was druggist, at Llvonla,
Mo- writes T. }. Dwyer, now OF
Graysville, Mo-, "three of my custom
ers were permanently cured of con.
sumption by DIR. Kings New Discov-
cry, and are well and strong today.
One was trying to sell his property an0
move to Arizona, but after using New
Discovery short time he found it un
necessary to do so. regard DIR. King
New Discovery as the most wonderful
medicine il existence" Surest cougt
and cold cure and throat and luni
healer. Guaranteed by b. F. Hughes
druggist. SOC and 81. Trial bottle free
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-05-04
COIN CURI0SITIES.
A Great Variety of Materials Has Been
Used For Money

Among the early Roman copper coins
was one that weighed nine and one
half ounces and must have proved in
convenient small change for the Roman
matron when she went shopping. China
of all countries, ancient and modern.
exhibits the greatest variety in the
matter of coins. The earliest money
on record, about 1000 B. c., consisted
of shells and cowries. The cowry was
used for small change. while tortois e,
shell and purple eypraea shells, the lat
ter ranging in size from a few inches
to foot and half in length. repres'
ented money of higher value. A de-
crease In the supply of shells and in
creaslng prosperity call ed for more
handy medium of exchange, and cash
the coin with a square hole in the
center, came into existence and re-
mains in use to this day.
Among the earlier Chinese coins was
one of porcelain about three quarters
of an inch in diameter and a quarter
of an inch thick, bearing the legend
Eternal Prosperity" A very curious
knife money was at one time used in
the state of Isl. 1t was of copper
shaped like bill hook, about seven
inches long and fitted at the end with
a ring. During periods of metal scar
city in China iron. lead, tin, baked
earth. grain, silk and shells have been
used as circulating medium.
In Japan an iron coinage, begnn
about 1886, has existed up to the pres
snt day. A curious coin made of a
mixture of silver and copper was long
10 use in Japan. 1t varied in size from
a small pea to large bean. Lead
coins were also used there for five CEN
turies. Glass was employed as a sub
stance for coin for many centuries in
Egypt, while wooden money is men
toned in many Of the Buddhistic writ
ings.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-05-04
Why He Bought the Tiger.

The following good story is said to
have been told by James A. Bailey, the
Snowman, who died recently, and is
repeated by one of his friends a Mr..
H Amilton: Il remember once he went
to bid for a tiger" said Hamilton,
land there we're lot of other circus
, IN en, all bidding too. But one little
10 an, outbid them all. He wasn't d
Snowman. He wasn't going to make
a present to anyone of That tiger. He
wasn't going 10 start menagerie.
Mr.. Bailey was puzzled. He wanted
tnat tiger himself, as he asked the lit
tie man If he would sell it back fol
what he paid for it. He wouldn't
Mr.. Bailey asked him why, if be WASH y
Snowman or anything in that line
be was so anxious, tG keep that tiger.
"'My wife died last month, said th'
little man, and L am loney.'
That was Mr.. Bailey's pet story,
continued Hamilton. land you shoult
have heard him tell it,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-05-04
C AZ o TO THE LAKES

A press dispatch from Cincinnati
says it is semi officially reported that
the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway is
about to close deal for the purchase
of the Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton
Railway, the object being to use the
latter for a route to the Great Lakes In
connection with the Big Sandy divl
sion for the development of coal lands
in Eastern Kentucky
Should such a plan be carried out
the Chesapeake & Ohio. in connection
with the South Il Western Railway,
which will join it at or near Elkhorn
City, KY. would have route from
Toledo. Deti oft, Chicago and other
Lake points through to the Atlantic
coast.
The Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton
Railway, now being in the hands OF
Judson Harman as receiver. any deal
for the purchase of the property would
have to receive the sanction of the
court.
The Manufacturers Record says it
has information leading lit to believe
that the Cincinnati, Hamilton & Day
ton Railway from Cincinnati to Day
ton. Ohio, will be acquired by the
Chesapeake s. Ohio Railway, which
will have traffic rights over the rest of
the road as far as Toledo. There also
appears to be an understanding that
the Cincinnati, Hamilton u Dayton
will do nothing towards building line
into the Elkhorn (ky.l region unless
the Chesapeake s. OHIO practically
agrees to it.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-05-04
He SEES THROUGH
EYES OF RABBIT
Remarkable Operation In Wash
inaton Hospital.

Washington, d. C.-Partial success
has attended the efforts of the surgeons
to restore sight tc Wilton Heinard by
grating the membrane and cornea OF
rabbits eye to bis. He can now dis
tingnisa between daylight and dark
ness.
Mr.. Heinard was operated on in the
Episcopal Eye. Ear and Throat Hos
pitaI two months ago. He has under
gone several minor operations since,
and when the bandages were removed
from his eyes be could see family.
The surgeons today declared them
selves satisfied with the result of the
operation. They say that il Mr.. Hell
nard 8 sight continues to grow strong
er, as 1t has done during the past week
or ten days, be will be able within a
year to walk about without an attend
ant. They do not hold out the hope
that be will ever be able TO read again.
The work of the surgeons is now devot-
ed to the strengthening of the cornea
of Mr.. Heinard 3 eyes.
When he went to the hospital he was
unable even to distinguish between
light and darkness. He was also suf-
fering intense pain.
Heinard lost his sight more than q
year ago by negro highwayman throw
ing lye in his face. The mucous men,
brane which surrounds and lubricattes
the eyes was eaten away by the lye and
the eyelids grew fast to the eyeballs.
The surgeons first operated on the
eyellds. To the inside of them they
grated the mucous membrane OF the
eyes of rabbit This operation itself
afforded Heinard much relief. The
next operation was to graft the trans
parent membrane of a rabbits eyeball
to Heinard's eyes. The attempt was
made to put in place the cornea of the
rabbits eyes, but as this was not a
success the operation was repeated
and only the transparent membrane
was used.
Heinard is greatly pleased with the
result of the operation. He said that
the freedom from pain amply repaid
him for the operations, be had under
gone and that even to be able to tell
the difference between light and dark
ness WAS great blessing after having
been sightless for more than a year.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-05-04
The Gulf Coast Resorts, Mobile, New Or
leans, Mexico, Arizona, New
Mexico and California.
VIA SOUTHERN RAILWAY.

VIA SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
Winter tourist tickets now on sale to
the noted resorts of the Gulf Coast and
Mexico. Arizona, New Mexico and
California; tickets to be sold up to and
including April 80, 1906, final limit
May 81, 1906, for return passage.
StODOvers.
Elegant train service: the route of
the "Washington s. Southwestern
Limited" solid Pullman train; also
handling "Sunset Annex" Pullman
sleeper to New Orleans, connecting at
that point with the Sunset Limited
via the Southern Pacific for California
and intermediate States, with direct
connection for Mexico.
Ask nearest Southern RY. ticket
agent for full information, or write
l.. S. Brown, General Agent, Wash
pptOn. ID. G.. ian 4mO
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-05-04
OVERTAxED.
HUNDREDS OF STAUNTON READERS
KNOW WHAT IT MEANS.

HUNDREDS OF STAUNTON READERS
KNOW WHAT IT MEANS.
The kidneys are overtaxed;
Have too much to do.
They tell about it in many aches and
pains-Backache, sideache, headache, {,
Early symptoms of kidney ills.
Urinary troubles, diabetes. Bright s
disease follows.
w. G. Chandler post office clerk, and
living on North Main ST., Harrison
burg, Va, says: working at night
preparing the mail for trains, also ar
ranging the local matter, has been my
form of business II some time, and
anyone working these hours will real
| ize the strain and irregular condition
| that exists compared with the majori-
ty of working people. To this l attrl
butte my kidney trouble from which
suffered for the past two year. In the
morning my headaches were most Sc
we're, the kidney secretions were much
discolored and irregular. Seeing DOan's
Kidney Pills advertised in the papers
| procured box and must say the J
certainly did me good. There are nj
more headaches, no more pains, every
thing is regular and l guess there is n,
doubt but that l am cured"
For sale by all dealers. Price so cts
Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo, n Y.
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan San
take no other.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-05-04
Why Marriage Is a Failure.

The snow was falling. The day was
still and gray and cold. Dr. Parkhurst,
shaking the white flakes from his
shoulders, said:
II have just witnessed an instruc-
tive happening-a happening that
might teach us why some marriages
do not succeed.
"A man and his wife were walking
down back street. The man bad b. S
hands in his pockets. The womi car
ried basket filled with cabbage and
beets.
"a group of boys danced like lmLs
on corner. They Lad snOwballs in
their hands AS soon as the married
couple had passed them they let fly.
But only the woman was struck
She got TVS heavy blows about The
head and face. Every SNOWFALL, some
how, missed the man.
He looked at his wife as she brush
ed the snow out of her ears and hair,
and then be shook his fist at the boys
and shouted: It's a good thing fol
you, you young rascals, that you didn't
hit me-"
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-05-04
Postmaster Robbed.

G. w. Fouts, Postmaster at River
ton, Ia. nearly lost his life and was
robbed of all comfort. according to his
letter, which says: For 20 years l had
chronic liver complaint, which led to
such a severe case of jaundlce that
even my finger nails turned yellow
when my doctor prescribed Electric
Bitters; which cured me and have kept
me well for eleven years. Sure cure
for biliousness, neuralgia. weakness
and all stomach, liver, kidney and
bladder arrangements. A wonderful
tonic. At b. H. Hughes, drug store.
80 cents.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-05-04
A Mountain of Gold

could not bring as much happiness tt
Mrs. Lucia Wilke. of Caroline, Wis,
as did one 25c box of Bucklen's Arniea
Salve, when it completely cured run
ming sore on her leg, which had tor
tured her % long years. Greatest an
tiseptic healer of piles, wounds, and
sores. 25c at b. F. Hughes, drug store.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-05-04
Deaths from AppendiCit s

decrease in the same ratio that the use
of DIR. Kings New Life Pills increases
They save you from danger and bring
Quick and painless release from consti
patton aud the ills growing out of it.
Strength and vlgor always follow their
use, Garanteed by b. F. Hughes,
druggist. 25c. Try them.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-05-04

Plans for the immediate construc
ton of the Baldwin Steel Co.'S plant
at Charleston have been perfected !.
Ground will be broken this week, and
the work of building. will be carried on
without delay, with the expectation OF
having the works completed and in
operation in the early fall.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-05-04

The Greenbrier & Western Railway
of Glover Lick has been chartered with
$50. 900 capital The incOrporators are
James ]. De Ran, John T. De Ran.
John T. Smith, Thomas B. Heaton and
Marion b. GLADDEN., all of Glover Lick,
W. Va. This is lumber road, and
five miles are to be built immediately.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-05-04
INDUSTRIAL NEWS
Items That Will Interest Our
Readers,

The North River Railway of Harrl
sonburg has been chartered with a
capital of 81 900 to 1000. The officers
are r. M. Gillespie, president, New
York:C r. Williamson, secretary and
treasurer, Harrisonburg, Va.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-05-04

Onion juice is good for the Group.
Stew onions with sugar and very
little water until it forms a sirup.
Strain and give tablespoonful at a
dose.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-05-04
Wanted

District Managers to post signs, ad-
vertise and distribute samples. Salary
$1S 90 weekly, So. 90 per day for expen-
ses. State age and present employ
ment. Ideal Shear Co., 39 Randolph
St.. Chicago. Ian 26 4m
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-05-04

10 make poultice antiseptic Will
keep part free from gangrene and
similar complications. Dissolve in the
boiling water with which the pOultice
is made as much boric acid as it viii
take up.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-05-04
PrecautiOn.

Architect-This floor OF your house
is capable of sustaining pressure OF
100 pounds to the square inch.
Bilter-I'm afraid that wou'i te
enough
Enough ! Why, man, are you going
to run locomotive on 1t ?"
"Oh, no But my nursery will be
here ''-Life.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-05-04
EDUCATIONAL.

Devoted to the interests of the schools,
teachers and children Of Virginia and
conducted alternately by Miss Margaret
Fallon and Mrs. l.. G. Ware.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-05-04
70 Cure a Cold in a Day.

Take Laxative BromO Quinine Tablets.
Druggists refund money If 1t fails to
cure. E. w. Groves signature on
each box. 25c.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-05-04

A cold in the head can often be speedi.
ly cured by lnbaling burnt camphor.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-05-04
Send for free sample

SCOTT & BOVINE. Chemists
4O9-415 Pearl Street, New IorN
SOC. and S1.oo. All druggists
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-05-04
An Interesting

Display of Suits for Men, outns anu
children Interesting because here you
can see EVERY STYLE in apparel that
is NEW this season. No matter what
style suit you select. you can be absolute.
lv sure of the style. quality ana mt.
will give us great pleasure to have you
come here and see our goods.
Weinberg Clothing Co.,
STAUNTON, VA.
The Monte Vista journal., 1906-04-14
El{G|l,1,{!S[9'
[T3n633l1

A New York man. realizing the an.
noyance and inconvenience expert
enced by the owner following the
theft Of an umbrella. has designed
simple device intended to prevent
the taking OF umbrellas. accidentally
or otherwise, from umbrella stands.
hatracks and similar places. As um-
brellas are usually taken from I'm.
brella stands when 1t is raining. and
as they are usually taken not for
their intrinsic value, but simply on
account OF the immediate protection
which they offer from the rain. II
follows that when 1t is discovered
that an umbrella cannot be raised
and will be OF no use the person TAX
ink the same will return 1t to the
stand. On this superstition the um.
brslla lock shown here would be OF
immense value. as 1t can be attached
TO any umbrella. 1t Is made in the
shape Of sleeve divided into two
sections. connected by hinge. Op-
posite this hinge is lock. which CO.