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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-09-30
CHAPTER V.

CHAPTER "
glrnoNso MlNoH GElswolp, "T ur FAT Con
Frequently, in Louisville and Cincinnati in the
sgaf or hve years Immediately following the Civil
D ar met \ Minor (irswold known to humor
3 us literature and the comic lecture rostlum as
a ne Fat Contributors At that time this writer
Sas on the staff of the Louisville JoNrndl part of
%le Time and then running the Richmond Head
@ght which was a newspaper printed and pub
Hshed on the great lowpressure steamer Rich
pond. plying between Louisville and New Or
PANS Sometimes Griswold would down to
louisville ON packet to visit me or would run
Ip to Cincinnati 10 visit him, and once he was my
Esst for three weeks. the Richmond to New
orleans and return, for We're fast friends
Fith the emphasis on fast" some of our soic-
tous friends were wont to say. Those We're
facyon days whatever they anyhow that
what they are often called
\ Griswold was inveterate punster and his
Eilutations We're never conventional There was
inquiry on his part as to Flows Your health?"
IF the assertion. Its fine day etc. But as if
Ie had been speaking to his visitor moment
efore, be would say, for instance I'll race you
4 race down to Race Street. if it We're in Cncin-
lati. or Did YOU fall the Falls in the
Ell of the year at Falls City if it We're in Louis
file He Unfortunately fond oil such liter
give facetae and he illustrated play words
# kitten samboling on dictionary" When
IRE destroyed his library he said his loss could
Rly be described in words that burn.
Notwithstanding the verbal turpitude and dis
8essful tendency indicated, Griswold real
At and humorist and otherwise a refined gentle
San and scholar
N Griswold made his first appearance earth
ar Utica, New York, on the Goth day of January
"a No pent-up Utica could hold him, however
ID quickly as possible he went through Hamil-
in College. The word Quickly" is used ad
;edy. Even Hamilton could not hold him.
"a humorous writer of Griswolds day, and
10 ardent friend and admirer of "The
Contributor and whose pen
rratic Enrique, in a short sketch OF Griswold
aks follows of the college experience under
lsideration:
fGrswold was member of the class of 80 in
Tensas gazette., 1908-02-21
Death Of pr. Isha n. Gillespie. y

DIR. John NJ. Gillespie died at
| his home at winter Quarters
last night after a brief illness.
The Natchez Democrat contains
the following mention of the de-
ceased:
DR.. John Minor Gillespie died
at his ancestral home winter
Quarters" in Tensas Parish, La.,
yesterday morning.
The first intimation of his SER
ious illness was conveyed in tel
egram received Wednesday morn
ing by Mr. Lem Conner stating
that DR.. Gillespie was in q dying
condition.
Mr.. Conner left ut once for his
bedside and arrived before the end
came.
Dr. Gillespie had been in poor
health for some time, but it was
not known by his friends that his
illness had reached al acute stage.
He was well known in this city
and frequently visited here.
Among his nearest relatives are
Miss Annie Sessions, Mr.. Calvin
Bennit and Mrs. C. r. Byrnes.
|. DR.. Gillespie was born forty
two years ago on his fathers plan
tation "Winter Quarters, which
has since been his home. and for
which he cherished tender at
tachmeDt. He was a son of James
NJ. Gillespie, his mother prior tO
marriage being Miss Frances Lin
tot Denney.
Dr.. Gillespie enjoyed superior
educational advantages and early
developed tastes for literary and
scientific pursuits. After finish
ing his literary education lie took
u degree in medicine, but did not
follow his profession actively. He
continued his researches, however,
and kept abreast Of the times
in all the developments of the
science.
Dir. Gillespie inherited large
estate which he managed with
judgment. Several years ago he
sold several of his plantations to
syndicate hut retained his home
place. He owned valuable prop
erty in several of the leading
Southern cities, and was stock
holder in Natchez financial and
industrial Concerns.
For many years it had been DR.,
Gillespie's custom to spend his
summers IN Europe. Personally
he was a gentleman of engaging
manners and of prepossessing
appearance, thoroughly courteous
and at all times an interesting
conversationalist.
The body will be brought tc
Natchez this afternoon, and will
be inferred at "Carmel Chnrch" ="
graveyard.
Tensas gazette., 1908-02-21
Inflammation Desired.

The Mayor has received the fol-
lowing letter of enquiry and hand
ed us for publication:
BELLEVUE, KY. Feb. IA, '0s.
Mayor Of st. Joseph, La:
My DEAR SIR:-Would like 10 ask You
10 do an old man favor If 1t is within
your power, and If not will you kindly
give this letter 10 some who win give
me the Information ask?
have got son In the South who
has not wrote me line in two years:
the last letter from him was dated
from Manachechaw. Miss, April 10Th.
1006. Enclosed find copy Of his last
letter aud stamped envelope for reply
Age 40 years. height feet. weight
170 pounds, brown eyes. fair com
plexion, hair red always pomradore,
one gold tooth In front and known by
the nickname Of "Slim Jim"
From last accounts he was single
and a great one to hunt and fish. as his
letter will tell.
You will have the blessings of an old
man--now past 20 years-in advance
for information of him, living or dead
IL fouid. and he will not write home.
please ask him to write to his sister
Mrs. j.. McKenna, 40 Ward Avenue,
Bellevue. Ky.
Thanking you for the attention you
will give this letter, am.
Very gratefully yours,
JOHN MOORE,
West Point. Indiana.-Route 3S- Box 80
Tensas gazette., 1908-02-21
SATURDAY the 2ath day Of MARCH,
4. 0. 1908,

ns Ne teSCp
offer for sale at the Court House door.
in the town of ST. Joseph. in this par
ish, between the hours of IL O'Clock a
m. and O'Clock p. m, to the highest
bidder, fer cash. the following de-.
scribed PROF erty. situated in said par
ish and State, seized in the above styled
matter:
That certain tract OF land. together
with the buildings and Improvements
thereon, ,agrieuitural implements. mules
and live stock thereon, and all other
appurtenanees thereunto belonging.
known as the Oak Grove plantation
on Newell's Ridge being ali of Section
twelve, and the East half of Section
eleven, except l3e acres thereof sold by
John r. MeGalliard TO Abram Woods,
which said l30 acres is described as
follows: The East line begins at 3
point where the line between said OAK
Grove and Shackleford plantations
crosses a certain slough known as
Black Slough. thence the said line runs
down the center of said slough to a
stake to be fixed at such distance as
to embrace ,30 acres, thence the line
runs, in Westerly direction to the
line between Est. OF Bell. "Asar plan
tation and lands of Oak Grove planta-
tion, thence in Northerly direction
TO line between said Shackleford and
Oak Grove plantations, thence East to
place of beginning, all situated in
Township l3 Range | East, contain
ing go acres more or less.
10 mules.
horses.
IL milch cows.
moving machine.
6 sweeps.
II plows.
4 10 loads of hay.
- 4 wagons.
IL cultipatcr>.
u double shovels.
6 cotton planters.
. Disk plows.
Immovable by destination and att
tached to said plantation for its service
and Improvement and forming part
thereof.
Terms of Sale. Cash.
JOHN HUGHES, Sheriff.
Sr. JosKPH. La. February is. 1908.
n. B.-By order of plaintiffs atfor-
neys, the sale of the above described
Oak Grove plantation is made subordi-
nate to the written and verbal lease
for the year l9OS. The purchaser to as
sumo the leases and to receive the rent.
John HUGHES, Sheriff.
Tensas gazette., 1908-02-21
THE old MAIDS CLUB.
For Benefit Of Churches.

On Tuesday night, the 25th
inst, there will be presented a,
the Masonic Hall in st. Joseph,
La, one act comedy-"The Old
Maids Club.S
The curtain viii rise promptly
at $50 o'clock. Admission: 75c,
children under - years of age,
SOC.
No extra charge will be made
for reserved seats, but same should
secured before the day of the per-
formance.
This play is presented by The
st. Joseph Dramatic ASSOCIATION
The play is bright and witty and
bubbling with real fun, and laugh
compelling throughort. The con-
slant recurrence of comic sItua-
tlons holds the attention, and q
most decided zest is given by the
local coloring.
A number of songs, solos, duets
and quartets will be rendered by
talented artists
The stage properties and cos
TUNES will be all new aud appro-
pirate, especially designed for this
performance.
After the play refreshmens s will
be served at a small. additional
cost.
Arrangements have been made
for dance for the benefit of those
who care to wind up a pleasant
evening in that manner.
Tickets OH sale at st. Joseph
Drag Co.
A -
Tensas gazette., 1908-02-21
SATURDAY the 2lst day Of MApca.
A. \. 1s02

offer for sale at the Court Uonse ~.
IN the town of st. Joseph. in this psr,.t'
between the hours Of IL O'clock q
and O'Clock u. M, to the highest h,S
der. the following described pron.-ts
seized in above styled matter: W
The undivided one-third interess =,
ihe said Alexander Mcleod. IN ~
ERIN plantation. situated in the pss.
ish OF 1ensas, State of Louisiana ara
CON posed Of all of Section thirtr,sv~'
TO wnship thirteen. Range ten. E.ss
except the Northeast quarter therao1
All of Section thirty-four. same Tow,s
ship and Range, except the West hs,,
of the Northwest quarter, the South
east-quartcr and the West half N
the No, theast qnar.er of Section THU.
ty-three. same Township and Ranse
and the Northeast quarter ard the Ess,
half OF the Northwest quarter of See.
tion four, Township twelve, Range tes
East. Together with all Of the bpijd'
ngs and improvements thereon. and an
rights. ways, &C appertaining to said
property.
Terms OF Sale: In cash 70 paw three
interest irstallments, each for the su,n
of Three hundred aud sixty-eighY ma
92-l00th dollars (S36s 02). due respect
lively on the first day = January Of the
years 1906, 1907 and US. together with
ten per cent thereon rs attorneys fees
and all costs of these proceedings.
And on terms of credit as followx,
to-wit: -
Two installments of interest doe NJ
spcctively January LIST. 1909, and 1919.
leach for the sum of Three hundred and
sixty-eight and 32-l0Oth dollars. aad
the principal note, due January lst.
1910, for the sum of Five thousand.
three hundred and seventy and 25-l00sh
dollars.
JOHN HUGHES. Sherig
ST. JOSEPH, La; February IL. 1905.
N B.-By order of plaintiffs atfor-
neys the sale Of the ons-third intssest
of 4 eAanGer Mcleod In tie above de-
scribed Elm plaptation will be made
subordinate to the possession of Chris.
Anderson cf the said one-third interest
ior the ar-l90S, and subordinate 70
the terms of the lease or this oue-thfrd
Iinterest for the year 1905 The price of
the lease and possession for l9OS will
no. he transferred With the property.
JOHN HUGHES. Sheriff.
Tensas gazette., 1908-02-21
In Mem0riam.
NEwELLroN, La, Feb. II, '0S
Tensds Gazette:

NEwELLToN, La, Feb. II, '08
Tcnsds Gazette:
Death has invaded our school
and removed from us, after an
illness of S6 hours of congestion
of the lungs, Master Sam Elgut-
ter, a bright robust, handsome
and manly boy Of eight summers.
His fellow pupils and teachers de-
sire to- make public expression of
their deep sorrow and to extend
to his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Adolph EIgutter, sincere sympa-
thy in this hour of sorrow and
gloom.
Out of respect to the memory
of this bright. happy, little boy,
the Martha Washington entertain
ment, to be given for. the benefit
OF the Newellton High School, is
postponed to some date immedi-
ately after Easter, notice of which
will be given later.
l TT M w
Tensas gazette., 1908-02-21
HTNOTWXC.
ST. VALENTINE P7RTY

Though Jupiter Pluvius and the
Storm King We'd with each other
in attempting to keep St. Valen-
ltine from visiting Tensas, as if to
emphasize the fact that the course
Of true love never runs smooth,
the old gentleman was not so cas-
lily discouraged, and pleased a
humber of his votarles by being
present--in spirit, anyway-at
Mrs. F. l.. Guthrie's OH Friday
the fourteenth. The occasion was
n party in honor of the patron.
Saint of Love given by Mrs.
Guthrie and Miss Beall.
The house was prettily decorat-
ed with moss, mistletoe and
hearts-red hearts of all sizes
which hanging from chandeliers,
windows, and walls, singly and in
artistic groups-certainly gave to
all a "hearty" greeting.
The fact that it is Leap Year
added some zest to the OCCASION,
and the girls all brought valen-
tines, which they gave to him
whom their hearts had yearHnd
most to see-maybe. Anyway all
the men received valentines-asid
there were no comic editions,
which doesn't always happen. A
vote was taken as to whose valen-
tine was the prettiest, and it was
decided that Mrs. Lindsey hud
made the prettiest one, with Miss
Beall's close second.
The girls then chose partners
and led them into cosy corners
land close corners-and cornered
them. And the partners wrote
out model proposal and the girls
model acceptances. At first some
bachelors were OH uneasy street,
but as none was seen to leave
hastily or unseemly, it is pre-
sumed that no one considered
himself "stung." The Judges
decided that Mr.. Martiniere made
the best proposal-after they had
all been read aloud-and Miss
Lucy Bland the best acceptance,
and to both of these was awaaded
for having excelled in the art
of making love, in aspiring to
which any man is honored--a
prize, valentine hook for Mr..
Martiniere and u picture frame
for Miss Bland.
All then adjourned to the din
ing room, where q luncheon OF
chicken salad, hot cocoa, and
meringue glace was served. In
the enjoyment of which the guests
were interrupted by little Miss
Natalie Guthrie, who, dressed as
a little cupid with a crown Of
hearts and an arror of silver,
gracefully presented each with a
sachet heart-so that none of the
crowd could ever say that he or
she bad never had II sweetheart.
In spite of the very bad roads
Iquite number were present and
all were instructed and profted
and enjoyed themselves at this
"Lesson in Love-" aud Mrs..
Guthrie and Miss Beall deserve
the gratitude of oil lovers for hav-
ing given a boost to the greatest
game in the world
Tensas gazette., 1908-02-21
=" OVTIAE 1IOOINI1s
West Point. Indiana.-Route 3S- Box 80

Prof. r. G. Groesbeck, princi-
pal of Waterproof High School
has arranged to give a series of
amusemebts in the new school au-
ditorium, for benefit. of the school
library. The first attraction to
occupy the boards is the popular
artist, Herbert A. Sprague, n high
class entertainer, who will appear
In one of his familiar roles, ia
which his talents are peculiarly
adapted, OH Saturday night, Feb
ruary 22nd. The reputation OF
this notable reader is so well rec
ognized and his talents so highly
appreciated by the fun-loving pub
Tic that Prof. Groesbeck Is TO be
congratulated on being so fortu-
nate in securing an engagement
with such a popular humorist. A
crowded house will no doubt greet
him and st. Joseph, be well rep
resented.
Tensas gazette., 1908-02-21

The NJ, H. & L. Railroad will
give excursion. rates to the Nat
chez Mardi Gras of one fare plus
% cents for the round trip, child
rem half fare. These ratessgo into
effect February Doth, and are
good to return until March 9Th !.
Mardi Gras will be celebrated
in Natchez on quite an extensive
and elaborate scale and will prob
ably in point of splendor and
magnificence eclipse all previous
pageantries in that city, and all
former occasions have been of
very high character.
Tensas parish will no doubt be
we'll represented, and it is sug-
gested by the railroad agents that
tickets be procured the day prior
to departure, as same are long,
requiring considerable time in
their preparations, and thus avoid
ing unnecessary delay.
Tensas gazette., 1908-02-21

It was with feelings of deepest
regret and sincere grief that we
learnedof the untimely death of
Master Sam Elgutter, the sou of
Mr.. and Mrs. Adolph Elgutter,
of NeweHton. Deceased was eight
years of age, q bright, lovsble
boy, favorite OF his play-mates
and the idol of his Justly proud
parents. He was Nj only thirty
six hours, death resulting from
congestion of the lungs. To the
stricken father and mother our
hearts truest sympathy goes out.
Tensas gazette., 1908-02-21

We invite attention to the card
of Mr.. Jos. Serio, plumber and
gas filter. Mr.. Serio was for some
time connected with Mr.. T. j..
Holmes, of Natchez, and has done
a good deal of work for number
of our most prominent people. He
is now in business on his own Qc-
count and has located in ST. Jo-
seph, where the services of %
plumber are in constant demand.
Mr.. Serio Is q first-class workman
and offers as references any of his
former customers.
Tensas gazette., 1908-02-21


1t is.said that Governor Folk of
Missouri coined the word graft"
to describe the operations by
which some public officials unlaw-
fully enrich themselves at the ex-
pense of the community. In an
article on Respect for Law" in
the Washington's Birthday Num-
ber of The Youths Companion,
Governor Folk clearly and vigor-
ously points out the duties of ex-
ecutive officials, and the duty also
of the citizen with regard to the
impartial enforcement of the laws.
1t is not too much to say that,
were Washington living to-day,
the views expressed in this article
would have his hearty concur
renee.
Tensas gazette., 1908-02-21

Asa happy result of the splen-
did drainage work that has beon
done by the Town Marshal, prac-
tically every vestige of water had
disappeared from the streets of
St. Joseph within few hours af.
ter the recent heavy rains. The
Marshal has done good and effect.
i've work OH the public thorough
fares: all drains are kept open,
bridges in repair and the streets
ingoodE condition. ST. Joseph is
to be congratulated Oh her streets,
sidewalks and street lights. which
are modern and well kept and
certainly an ornament to the town
Tensas gazette., 1908-02-21
We are authorized to announce
HON. JOHN DALE.

of Concordia parish. as candidatefor
rhe office of Judge OF the District
Court Of the Tenth Judicial District.
composed OF the Parishes of Tensas
and Concordia. subject to the action OF
the Democratic party.
Tensas gazette., 1908-02-21

The unfortunate Italian woman
who was confined in the parish
Jail last week for lunaey, vas TAX
en- to New Orleans and placed in
the Louisiana Retreat until va
Aaney can be had at the asylum.
Tensas gazette., 1908-02-21
JUoIc.t AVE erIsEMFnr
(yElzUnE AND SALE.
State OF Louisiana, Parish Of IT,.
10th District Court. AsA'
CHRIS. ANDERSON q
No. 5aa
ALEX MCLEOD.
HRS. ANDERSON

pUBLIC NOTICE is hereby ,,,.
4 that by virtue of a writ Of .sea ss'' !,
ure and sale to me directed by the ~. ~ =
name Honorable Court In the Az
styled matter. ! viii on 1--WE
Tensas gazette., 1908-02-21
FOR pIsTElcT JUDGE.
we are authorized to announce

OF Coucordia parish. rs candidate Tor
reelection to tie Office Of Judge OF
The District Court of the Tenth Ju-
G'eial District. composed Of the Par
ishes of l'ensas and Concordia. subject
to the action OF the Democratic party.
Tensas gazette., 1908-02-21
JUDICIAL ADvERTIsEMENT
-
yITRIr or FiERi FAcIAs.
State of Louisiana. Parish of Tensas.
10th District Court.
Ell. COLLINS & co.
VS.. No. 1881
JUDICIAL ADvERrIsEMENr
S. D. DARRIS.

DUBLIC NOTICE Is HEREBY Civ
en- that by virtue of writ Of
Fieri Facias. to me directed BY the
above named Honorable Court In the
above styled suit, have seized and
will. on
Saturday the TIL Of KERcH, A. D. 1905,
offer for sale at the Court House door
in the town-of st. Joseph, in this parish,
Within tbe hours prescribed by laN.
that is between the hours of O'Clock
A. NJ. and 4 O'Clock =. NJ. TO the highest
bidder, for cash, the following de-
scribed property, situated in this par
ish. te-wlt:
Oak Grove plantation: Section u;
anG East half OF Section IL, Township
l3, North Range IL. East, except 1870
acres, owned by A. J. Bryant ct al,
and containing 7B5 aetes, together with
all buildings and improvements there
on. Also
7horses-one mare and six horses
mules
4wagons.
IbuRgy.
About loads Of hay.
pair OF barness.
II plows.
Terms OF sale-cash.
JOHN HUGHES. Sheriff.
ST.. JOSEPH, La, January 81 1905.
Tensas gazette., 1908-02-21

Don't fail to attend the sold
Maids entertainment Tuesday
night.
Tensas gazette., 1908-02-21

PUBLIC NOTICE rs hereby given
that by virtue of writ of Seizure and
Sale to me directed by the above named
Honorable Court ia the above style
matter. | will on
Tensas gazette., 1908-02-21

Second primary next Tuesday
GYme out and vote
Tensas gazette., 1908-02-21
gIssoIuTl0a or PARTNERSHIP.

To EVEoA7 hMsy Concerns
The partnershp p heretofore existing De-
tVreen j. n. IIN II and G. l.. CLAKk. IN
der the fra eame OF THE NEW LIGHT
STORE" was dissoived January lst, lN9,
-ssnfinning ne business for his own account.
J. X. LYNCH.
G. L. CLARK.
NEw LrsHT. La. JANUARY 18th. lsos.
Tensas gazette., 1908-02-21
JUDICIAL ADVERTISEMENT.
gEixukE AND SALE.

State Of Louisiana, Parish of Tensas
10th District Court.
Tensas gazette., 1908-02-21

The weather is cool and clear,
Tensas gazette., 1908-02-21
JONAS III. LEVY
SAM'L. ID. DARRIS.

VS.. No. 5247
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-06-30
NEGRO SHOOTS WHITE MAN.
Jim Taylor Would Not sidetrack Fol-
Negro and Was Shot.

Timpson, Texas, June 29.-Jim Tay-
lor was shot by a negro Saturday
night, the ball penetrating the fore
arm and passing through the bones.
The young man and a companion had
Just returned from Teneha on the
night train and were walking down
the Texas and Gulf track alone. The
night was dark and they met a couple
of negroes, a man and a woman. The
negro demanded the road and being
refused, struck young Taylor with his
walking stick Taylor seized the stick
and the negro drew his pistol and
fired The negro ran and attempted
to catch the train as it left the sta
ton, but failing, turned and fled to
Ragley, where he was apprehended
by officers there at o'clock Sunday
afternoon. The negro was taken to
Center, as there is considerable feel
ing here The young man is not Sc
riously hurt.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-06-30
SAN ANTONIO DEPOT
lWiII Be Formally Opened With I'M
pressive Ceremonies Tomorrow.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
San Antonio, Texas, June 30.-The
International and Great Northern rail
road has arranged to open here to-
morrow the handsomest passenger
station on its line south of st. Louis.
The receiver of the line and many of
the officials will unite with Congress
man Slayden of this district, and
many San Antonio business men in
holding exercises which will fittingly
celebrate the occasion.
The new station is an imposing
structure built in the mission style of
architecture. 1t is noteworthy eX-
ample of the recent tendency of the
railroads of this country to make
their routes attractive to the travelling
public by erecting stations which by
beauty of architecture and attractive
grounds will please the artistic taste
of their patrons.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-06-30
EASY TO CURE cATARRH.
Just Breathe In Hyomel, the Dry Air
That Kills the Germs.

You can do exactly what G. ]. Ster-
ers did by using Hyomei. Read this:
after having suffered from chronic
catarrh for years, for which tried va
rious remedies without success, be-
came almost discouraged. After read
ing about Hyomei, decided to make
one more effort to rid myself of the
dread disease, and to my great delight
| found the use of two bottles of the
inhalent sufficient to produce a COM
plete cure. now take pleasure in rec
ommending this remedy to all suf-
ferers from catarrh."-G. ]. Sterers,
Crown City, Ohio.
We don't simply say Hyomei will
cure catarrh, but we say that Bratton
Drug Co., the druggists, guarantee it
to cure catarrh, or money back. They
do more-they guarantee it to cure
asthma, bronchitis, hay fever, coughs
and colds A complete Hyomei out
fit, including inhaler, costs only SlO0
and extra bottles, if you afterwards
need one will cost but so cents. Hyo-
mel is a pleasant dry air treatment
You just breathe it in, and as it pass
es over the inflamed membrane, ii
kills the germs of catarrh, and allays
all inflammation.