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Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-05-15

From the Waterproof Enterprise, May a
One by one the Older residents
of Tensas are passing away. Dur
ing the past year several have been
called to their eternal resting
place, and now our community
is called upon to mourn the death
of one. of its Oldest and beloved
citizens, Mrs. M. P. Kempe,
which occurred at the family res-
idence on the evening of the 9th
inst, after a lingering illness.
Mrs. Kempe was the daughter
of 'Chas. S. Lee and Elizabeth
Bass. Her father settled in this
parish in the early part of the
last century, having been one of
its first white settlers. He came
from Virginia; being a connection
of the noted Lee family of that
State.
Mrs. Kempe, as Miss Margaret
P. Lee, wss born in this parish
August s, 1920, and had reached
the advanced age of SO years at
the time of her death, being the
Oldest white citizen in the parish
Here she was reared, and here her
life had been spent; beloved and
esteemed by all who knew her.
She was first married in 1897 to
tMr. Allen G. Bowen. Her second
Husband was Thos. B. Kempe,
with whom she was united in mar
riage April 0, 1Ss9. Five children
were born to this union, four OF
whom survive her: Chas. L.
Kempe, of this place; f. G.
Kempe, of Natchez; Thos. w.
Kempe, of Sicily Island, and Mar.
garet L., now Mrs. A. Gerber, OF
Washington State. Augustus Bass,
the youngest child, died while o
small lad.
Before the war, Mr.. and Mrs.
Kempe were very wealthy, owning
large tracts of land between here
and St. Joseph and scores OF
slaves. They were practically
ruined by the war, when emanci-
patton was declared, and slaves
given their freedom. Afterwards
their plantation and beautiful
home, "Kempe's Lee," was swal-
lowed up by the mighty Missfs.
sippi. Thereafter, she and heI
husband lived OH the Midway plan
tation, which they owned, until
about 1894, when they moved to
Waterproof. Mr.. Kempe died
shortly after their removal to
town, and his widow continued
her residence here up t6her death.
Mrs. Kempe was a member of
the Methodist church, and wo-
man of many admirable traits
of character. She will be sadly
missed, especially by the older
citizens, among whom her life was
passed.
The funeral services were held
at the Methodist church Thurs
day afternoon, and her remains
inferred by the side of her late
husband; in the family burial
ground on Myrtle Grove plauta-
ton, Rev. H. w. May officiating
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-05-15

j. V. Beemis has been nominal
ed to succeed the lite J. l.. Sharks
as Marshal of ST.. Joseph, and BIS
appointment has been recommend
ed to the Governor. He is a good
man for the place and St. Joseph
is fortunate in securing his SER
vices.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-05-15
mofiAoo Elders. to Lecture Sunday.

Elder j. j. Bailey and Elder Samuel J
Orme, apostles of the Church of jesus
Christ of Latterday Saints, commonly
known as Mormons, have been in st. Jo-
seph the past week and visited quite a
number Of our people both in and out of
town, towhom they explained the tenets
and doemas of their church. They are
working-on an apostolic mission and Of
fer proofs of the growth of their church,
which they claim was established in 1880
and now ranks as the seventh greatest
church in point of membership They
deny positively that the Mormon Church
OF to-day sanctions polygamy, admitting.
however, that this custom was once rec
ognized by the church and practiced by
a small percentage of its members, but
since the enactment of civil laws in the
United States forbidding plural marriages,
the Mormon Church, ever respectful of
law and authority, revised its discipline
to meet the civil demands of government
and forbade continuance of the practice
of polygamy, since which time plural
have not been solemnized.
The Elders have requested us to state
that they will conduct service at the Ma
sonic Hall Sunday afternoon at o. clock,
and extend an earnest invitation to the
public to attend. They assure all that
nothing viii be said against any Christ
an church, it being their mission solely
o preach the doctrine as held by the
.atterday Saints. They also ask us to
Explain that contributions will not be
'sked.-
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-05-15
Succession Of Henry S. Nicbol,. A.,

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby ~,
that Marian +. Nichols has spolIss =
Pc appointed Administrator Of TIE ~
cession OF Henry s. Nichols, decs,ard
o. Now, therefore, unless written a.
position thereto be filed in NV ss.'
Within ten days from publication Ter
OF the said appointment win be IS.Ss
as prayed for.
II. s. Witness, M. hand and. a.
seal of said Court this 17th al a.
April, 1908.
Clerk of 10th District Cb,rt.
mayl-St
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-05-15

The Legislature convened on
Monday at Baton Rouge. Hon.
HI. Garland Dhpre, of Orleans,
was elected Speaker of the House
and Hon. Il. G.. Barrett President
pro tenn of the Senate.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-05-15
esquire Red"

Squire Red" the well
known thoroughbred stallion
belonging to Mr.. H. Jacobs
of Ashland, Miss, will make
the season at ''Thistleridge'
plantation, beginning about
March 20. Charge: $25.W'
$1,000 in advance and SLOW
when mare is f6alded.
! Mares pastured at $500
per month. For further par.
ticulars, address: j. NJ Star
ton, St. Joseph, La.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-05-15
FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY.
10 the voters Of Ien.as Parish:

shall be candidate for reelection
to the Office Of District Attorney at the
primary election to be held by the
Democratic Party Of the Tenth Ju-
dicial District and shall be glad to re-
ceive the votes of all to whom my adj
ministration OF that Office has been, in
the past, satisfactory.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-05-15
We are authorized to announce
HON. John DALE.

Of Coneordia parish, as a candidate for
the Office of Judge of the District
Court Of the Tenth Judicial District.
composed Of the Parishes of Tensas
and Concordia. subject to tile action OF
the Democratic party.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-05-15
FOR DISTRICT JUDGE.
We are authorized to announce
HON iOHN s. R0ATNER.

Of Concordia parish, as a candidate for
Reelection to tie office of Judge Of
The District Court of the Tenth Jul
d'cial District. composed Of the Par
ishes of Tensas and Concordia. subject
10 the action OF the Democratic party.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-05-15
HUGH TULLIs.

10 the Voters Of the Tenth Judicial
District:
hereby announce myself as candi-
date for the Office OF District Attorney
OF the Tenth Judicial District. subject
to the action of the Democratic pri-
rdsxy. Respectfully,
A. z. GREEN.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-05-15
CEssiON NOTICE

State Of Louisiana, Parish Of Ts,..:t
10th District Court.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-05-15
JUDICIAL ADvERrrsrArs3
Whir OF FlERI FAcIAs-
State Of Louisiana, Parish a. ~
leth District Court '''s'
ID. w. AIKEN
MIKE EMERSON frr,s., ,

tiDfoR.
pUBLIC NOTICE is HERxpv
en- that by virtue Of ! r-
Fieri Facias to me directs5 InhH
above named Honorable Cour,
above styled suit, i have ssi,sS y
will, on Az
Saturday the 18th Of JUNE, Ll,iif
offer for Sale at the Court Hs,'. ~
In the town Of st. Joseph, in this :. ~
within the hours pfescrjbed ks,n>
that is between the hours Of n ~.
\. NJ: and O'Clock =. NJ. to TIA s,shs1.
bidder, for cash, the following
scribed property, situated in ~ y.
ish, to-wit: PA
EAST CLIFTON comno:.
Sections so and 81 in TovpsS% =, g
North Range Is East. and ccnt,i...1
335i acres, together with all in6,.'
me nts thereon. s-'''
4 mules.
ponies.
wagon.
plows (wood beam).
cultivators.
moving machine.
hay rake.
. cotton planters (old).
Terms of sale-Cash.
JOHN HUGHES. sheris
ST.. JOSEPH, La. April ~. 1908.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-11-26
WERE NARRlED
AT ALLENTOWN

An announcement that will cause a
pleasurable surprise in Danville is
that of the marriage of George S.
Maiers and Miss Elsie e. Sainsbury.
which took place yesterday afternoon
at Allentown.
The arrangements for the wedding
were made with the greatest secrecy
aud but very few persons knew of
the intentions of the young couple.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
r. II. Kline, rector of the Episcopal
church at Allentown. Last evening
Mr.. and Mrs Maiers left for wed.
ding trip
Miss Sainsbury is Que OF Danville's
most charming young ladies, The
groom is also widely known and high
ly esteemed in this city, and at present
is employed by the State highway de.
partment. being stationed at Allen.
town. Both have a host of friends
who will wish them much happiness.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-11-26
Accidentally
Struck By bullet

Frank Sidler, son of Register and
Recorder w. L. Slider, while practlc-
ing with rife yesterday was accid-
entally shot. the bullet sinking deep
into the feshy part of the thigh, baff =
ling for awhile all efforts to locate it.
In company with James Scarlet, Jr.
Frank went down the river yesterday
afternoon to shoot mark. James had
ReminE ton rifle. which carries a ball
known as % short. Franks gun was
one of a similar kind.
The boys amused themselves by
throwing up bottles and shooting at
them. Just how the accident occurred
is not clear. except that in some way
Frank got within the range of Master
Scarlet gun.
All of a sudden, to use Franks own
words, he felt sting and it was Just
as though "a shock of electricity ran
through him" The ball penetrated
the upper and fleshy part of the thigh.
Frank was able to walk. 1t was
about + O'Clock when two badly fright
ened boys appeared at the office of DR..
p. O Newbaker. Franks father, Reg
lister and Recorder Slider was called
up by phone and q minute or so later,
appeared at the doctors office.
DIR. Newbaker made an effort TO re-
move the ball, but it had sunk so deep
IN the heavy muscle at that part Of
the body that he was unable to reach
it with probe. 1t was decided to
take the boy to BloomsbuIg, where the
y rays will be used to locate the ball.
Fortunately no vital part of the body
is exposed. No serious results are ap-
pretended
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-11-26
COMMITTEE GOES
TO HARRISBURG

Chief Burgess W. ]. Rogers, Bor-
ough Secretary Harry B. Patton and
William H. Meyer, chairman of the
sewer committee of the borough coun-
Gil, left on the 4 :31 Pennsylvania
train for Harrisburg Tuesday to at
tend an illustrated lecture on modern
methods of sewage disposal given in
the board of trade auditor ium by
George W. Fuller of the firm of Messrs.
Herring and Fuller, Consulting Engi-
neers of New York City. The lecture
which illustrated every known kind
Of sewage disposal plant in the world
was given under the joint auspices of
the engineers club Of central Penn
sylvania and the Harrisburg board Of
trade.
Messrs. Herring and Fuller are rec.
ognized authorities on the subject of
sewage disposal plants and no sewer
age or sewage disposal works of any
magnitude in America during the last
ten years have been undertaken with
ont th9m.
The chief burgess and the borough
council were extended an invitation
to be present at the above lecture
The matter was acted on at the last
meeting OF council, when it was decid-
ed to accept the invitation and the
above named gentlemen were appoint
ed on a committee to represent the
borough.
In connection with the above the fact
night be adverted to that the borough
of Danville has been notified by the
State department of health TO prepare
and submit plans for sewage dispos-
al plant by July l, 1909. In view of
this fact it was deemed expedient by
council that the invitation be accept.
ed and committee be appointed to
attend the lecture for the purpose Of
gaining practical information on the
subject that will aid the borough in
dealing with the sewage disposal pro-
blem. The committee will submit a
report at the next meeting of council.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-11-26
REV. JOHN
SHERMAN RESIGNS

Rev. john Sherman last evening at
prayer meeting rendered his resigna-
tion as pastor of the First Baptist
church, this city. Rev. Sherman's
announcement that he intends to
leave Danville will come as a great
surprise to not only the members of
his own congregation, but also to the
public at large.
Rev. Sherman gave as his reason for
rendering his resignation that he had
accepted call from the North Ten
Mile church in Washington county,
this State. Rev. Sherman also recent
ly received call from the Third Bap-
tist church at Camden, which he de-
clined.
Rev. Sherman will remain the past
or Of the First Baptist church until
the last week in December. He has
now been thelpastor of that church for
nearly five years, during which time
the church has been in a fourishing
condition. During his stay in Dan
willie Rev. Sherman has made many
friends byihis never failing courtesy
and his devotion to his duty. All
classes Will join in the regret that is
felt at his departure
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-11-26
HABEAS CORPUS
PROCEEDINGS

short session of court was held Tu-
esday forenoon with his honor @. @.
Evans and associates Frank G.. Blee
and Hon. l.. W. Welliver on the
bench.
The principal case that occupied
court was a habeas corpus proceeding
instituted by Clyde Appleman Of Val
ley township to recover possession of
his three year old daughter, Myrtle
Appleman. who since the death of her
mother. some months ago, has been
with her grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
W. II. Wintersteen.
Clyde Appleman, the petitioner, was
the first witness sworn. He explained
all the circumstances, stating that he
desired to have possession of the child
and that he was able to take care of it
along with the others that survived the
mother. He was followed by his faith
er, Eli Appleman, as witness, who
explained what provisions were made
for taking care of the children.
At this point the Commonwealth
rested, Mrs William Wintersteen
was the first witness sworn on the
other side. She took the child in
compliance with request made by
its mother. the daughter of the wit
ness, when the former was on her
death bed. The witness adduced sew
eral reasons why the child should re-
main in the custody of herself. Her
husband. William Wintersteen also
testified along with DR.. P. @. New
baker and DR.. G. Shultz.
In rebuttal Clyde Appleman was
called TO the stand, who denied charges
as to intemparate habits.
Henry Wintersteen of Liberty town.
ship, in conclusion testified, sustain
ing Mr.. and Mrs Wintersteen' side
of the case
The court took the papers explain
ing that an order would be fled on
December 5th. Meanwhile the child
is to remain in the custody of its
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Wintersteen.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-11-26
NvILLE Pa, THURSDAY. NOVEMBER ae, 1908
D|SPENSARY'
EIGHTH MONTH

1t is quite evident that since the re-
moval of the tuberculosis dispensary
into the new quarters on Bloom street
the scope of it's work with correspond
ingly good results has grown consid-
erably. DR.. Stock, the physician in
port for the month ending November
| goth.
Five new patients were admitted.
OF these. four combined gained 1415
pounds in weight One patient shows
gain of eight pounds. OF the total
number under treatment ten reveal
gain in weight. Eight remain sta
tionary. Three show loss in weight.
Fifty eight visits were made to the
dispensary by patients during the
month.
Miss Geddes. the trained nurse, made
eighteen calls at the homes of patti
ents.
Orders were given for 346 quarts of
milk and 100 dozen of eggs.
The dispensary here has been open
eight months. DR.. Herbert Fox, chief
of the laboratories Of State depart
ment of health, who stands in close
relation to the work of the dispensar-
les throughout Pennsylvania, on his
visit to Danville last week, paid Wis
it to the new dispensary on Bloom
street and expressed himself as highly
pleased with the location and arrange
ment of the place.
THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY.
DR.. Stock, as county medical in
spector, reports the following for
Montour county outside the boroughs
of Danville and Washingtonville:
Typhoid fever, one case: chicken
pox, one case scarlet fever, two cases
diphtheria, one case erysipelas, one
case.
Last month in Montour county out
side of Danville and Washingtonville
borough fourteen cases of scarlet few.
er were reported. That the disease is
so nearly stamped out is due TO the
prompt action of the authorities in en-
forcing all needful rules to prevent
the spread of the disease, regulating
the intercourse with infected places
and prohibiting the attendance at
school when necessary.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-11-26
THANKSGIVING
Dinner AND BALL

Thanksgiving day will be observed
in thoroughly appropriate manner
at the hospital for the insane.
The two important features that
will mark the event will be the reg
ulation Thanksgiving dinner and an
nuai ball this evening.
Some eighteen hundred weight "a
turkeys will be served at the Thanks
giving dinner today. The turkeys came
from Center county and were supplied
by John Everitt, a dealer OF Vicks-
burg. The exact price paid has not
been learned, although it was under
twenty cents per pound.
The entire number of turkeys furn-
ished the hospital by Mr.. Everitt was
1874 averaging in weight 119l pounds.
One hundred and seventy-five Of the
smaller turkeys of the lot on Tuesday
were killed and dressed for the Thanks
giving dinner.
On the same day the mince pies re-
iuli6u lOI Iu6 m6dI-1OU in NUMBER
were baked. Yesterday the final prep
arations were completed, such as peel
ing the potatoes, preparing the cram
berries and other accessories. or po-
tatoes there are just is bushels re-
quired for the big meal; they will be
served mashed.
Tonight in amusement hall the reg
ular Thanksgiving ball will be held
in which patients and employees of the
institution solely will participate.
This ball is one of the most interest
ing events of the season at the hospit-
al. During yesterday the hall was
trimmed for the dance. chrysanthe-
NUNS, of which there is prolific
yield in the hospital greenhouses, en-
tering prominently in the scheme of
decoration.
The music for the dance will be fur
uished by the hospital orchestra COM
posed in part Of employees of the insti-
tuition and in part of town musicians.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-11-26
REHEARSING FOR
FlREMEN'S BENEFIT

The large company Of local talent
which is to give THE Winners of the
Blue" in the Danville opera house
Saturday evening for the benefit of
the firemen's $ convention fund, is pro.
crossing finely. Rehearsals are being
held each night in the Friendship eng.
inc house under the direction of Miss
McCleary. The ticket committee re.
ports large sale of tickets. The re.
served seat board will open at Hunts
drug store Friday morning at nine
O'Clock.
One of the principal features of the
performance will be the exhibition of
Mr.. Hirsch's collection of fourteen
thoroughbred dogs
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-11-26
UNION THANKS
Giving SERVICE

Below is printed the full program
of the Union.:. Thanksgiving service,
which will be held in the Grove Pres
| byterian church today.
AS will be observed the pastors of
the various churches of town are pretty
generally represented. The sermon
will be preached by the Rev. John
Conley Grimes, pastor of st. Peter S
NJ. K. church, Riverside, whose eloqu-
ent discourses on Memorial day and on
other occasions have made him quite
famous throughout this. s.section.
A special invitation has been ex-
tended to the burgess, the borough
council and the school board, which
in each case has been favorably acted
upon and the borough officials and the
school directors will no doubt attend
in a body. According to all indica-
tions the attendance will be record
breaker for Thanksgiving service
The union service will begin prompt
ly at 10 80 O'Clock and end at IL
o'clock. so that in no case will it
interfere with the Thanksgiving din.
ner.
Following is the program
Organ Voluntary, Miss Elsa Weiss.
Doxology.
Invocation, Rev. Lloyd w. Walter.
Hymn 660-"Come Ye Thankful
People, Come" Rev. John Sherman.
Psalm 81, Rabi f. W. JesseIson, D.
d.
Presidents Proclamation, Rev. JOS
eph E. Guy.
Solo, Mr.. George Eggert.
Scripture Lesson, Rev. William
Brill.
Prayer, kRev. L. d. Ulrich.
Collection.
Hymn No. 521-"O God of Bethel, "
Rev. L. Dow OFT.
Sermon, Rev. John Conley Crime
Hymn No. 665-'' My Country It's of
Thee.
Benediction, Rev. w. n. Wallis
Postiude.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-11-26
WILD CAT
FINE SPECIMEN

A mounted wild cat, perfect speci-
men, may be seen in the window of
NJ. II. Schram's store. In so many re-
spects does the specimen differ from a
domestic cat that it should prove a
valuable object lesson TO prevent any
one in the future from confounding
the one with the other.
Not only is the bob-tail a disting-
uishing feature, but the legs are mass
i've, armed with heavy muscles, suoh
as one would naturally associate with
a wild animal.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-11-26
schools CLOSE
ON wednesday

The school board at a regular meet
ing Monday eve in view of the session
of county institute next week decided
that the borough schools close on We'd
nesday evening, November 25th, and
remain closed until Monday, Decem-
ber 18th.
This vacation period embraces
Thanksgiving and the day following
as well as institute week.
On motion of Mr.. Burns it was ord
cred that the use of the high school
room be granted to County Superin-
tendentsDerr for holding the teachers
institute next week.
On motion of Mr.. Burns it was ord
cred that the janitors of the various
school buildings improve the time
during institute week by cleaning up
the ground and cellars.
On motion of Mr.. Fischer it was
ordered that no fires be kept up in the
school buildings during institute week
as has been customary in the past for
the sake of keeping the flowers from
freezing. 1t was estimated that at
least ten tons of coal could be saved
by extinguisling the fires during in
stitute.
On motion of DR.. Barber it was ord
cred that the supply committee pur-
chase four galvanized iron tubs to be
used in the process of disinfection re-
Gently adopted.
A communication from the Woman's
Benevolent society was read before the
school board Monday night, in which it
was asked that the pupils of the pub
lie schools be permitted to make a
small contribution of one cent COR
more, il they SO desire) to aid the
poor. The money. it was explained,
would be applied to the purchase of
shoes for children who are kept out of
school for the want of foot covering.
On motion of Mr.. Sechler the re-
quest Of the Woman's Benevolent So
ciety was granted and it was ordered
that the matter be brought before the
teachers and pupils.
The following members were pres
ent: Pursel, Orth, Barber, Swarts,
Burns, Fish, Fischer, Lloyd, Sechler,
Heiss, Cole.
The following bills were approved
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-11-26
HOG REFUSED TO
TAKE ON FLESH

a hog belonging to Maurice Leig-
how, East Danville, on Tuesday was
found to be badly infected with tuber-
culosis. 1t proved a total loss to the
owner.
Mr.. Leighow had two hogs, one Of
which seemed to grow and fatten,
while the other although it grew fail
ed to take on flesh. On Tuesday the
hogs were butchered 1t was during
this process that the diseased coudi-
tion of the lighter of the two hogs
was discovered. The liver was spotted,
while the lungs were hard to the
touch.
Veterinarian J. J. Kline was called.
who diagnosed the case as one Of tub.
erculosis. The carcass of the hog was
discarded as an article of food and
buried in one of the fields under sew.
eral feet of earth
The occurrence of the above case
has stirred up a oommotion among the
people of the east end and from now
on the porkers of that section will be
subjected to rigid scrutiny.