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The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-03-27

ChLl tltCIIUN
To Vote Tax in Aid of Eunice, la
fayette and Abbeville Rail-
road to be Considered by
Taxpayers.
Following is the petition pre-
pared by the committee, asking
the City Council to call an elec-
ton for the proposed tax for the
Eunice, Lafayette and Abbeville
Railroad. The committee has
endeavored to safe. guard the
public interest, and at the same
time to do justice toward the
Railroad Company. The petition
is published in order that tax
payers may have the opportunity
to scrutinize the same. and to
suggest, for consideration. any
changes they may think adyis
able.
To THE HONORABLE MAYOR.
AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY
COUNCIL, LAFAYETTE. LA.
We, the undersigned taxpay-
ers of the City of Lafayette,
Louisiana, composing more than
one third of the property tax
payers Of said City, entitled to
vote therein on the proposition
hereinafter mentioned, do here
by respectfully petition and
memorialize your honorable body
to order a special election ac-
cording to law. of the property
taxpayers of said City of Lafay.
cite, entitled to vote under the
Constitution and laws of this
State, for the following purpose,
to. wit
To take the sense of the legal
ly qualified property tax payers
of said City of Lafayette, Louisi-
ana, on the proposition to levy a
special tax to realize the sum of
six thousand dollars per year. for
the period of ten years, begin.
mining with the year 1909 and
extending to and including the
year 1918. in favor OF the Eunice,
Lafayette and Abbeville Railroad
Company; the full amount to be
realized by said special tax being
the the sum of sixty thousand
dollars and no more, to
be levied and collected in ten an
nual instalments of six thousand
dollars each, and to be paid an
nually to said Eunice, Lafayette
and Abbeville Railroad Com
pany; said amount of six thous-
and per year for the period of
ten years to be raised by the
levy and imposition annually Of
q special tax of three mills on
the dollar of the assessed valua-
ton of the property in said City
of Lafayette, Louisiana, for said
period of ten years, beginning
with the year nineteen hundred
and nine and extending to and
including the year nineteen hum
dred and eighteen. or until the
full amount of sixty thousand
dollars has been raised; and, if
owing to an increase in the as
sessed valuation of the property
in said city, the proceeds of the
tax levied should be over six
thousand dollars per year, and
the sixty Thousand dollars CON
templated herein be realized be-
fore the expiration OF said period
of ten years, then in that event
the purpose Of said tax will have
been accomplished, and the same
thereafter shall cease to be levied
and collected: said tax of three
mills to be thus levied and
collected for the benefit Of
and in favor Of said railroad com
pany as q consideration and in
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-03-27

Two discs worth $40 at $50
and buggy worth $50 at $40
Octave Bertra nd.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-03-27
Baptist Church.

Preaching every Sunday at
Masonic Hall at II a. m. and 7:30
p. m.-Rev. Jas. I. Kendrick,
pastor.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-03-27

Services on the first and third
Sundays Of each month at six p.
m, Rev. G. G. Kramer, Rector.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-15
A Basket Ball Team.

II has been suggested that the YER
sailles High School organize a basket
ball team. What do the patrons OF
the school think of iti The schools
in many smaller towns than YER
saillcs have such an organization,
Upton, B%unCcton, Ottcrvillc, Hig-
ginsvillc, etc, and surprising as q
matter Of course that Versailles had a
crack team have sent challenges unit
our folks would ike to show then
jus, how the game is played. We be
licvc it would be a gDph thing under
proper management and control
with a hall hour each day after scboo
hours and an nOur or two o n Satur
days would be good healthy exercise
for thosc participating. Let II b.
! given a trial.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-15

Rooms to let at reasonable prices.
Call at this Office.
Regular communication Of YER
sailles Lodge III, A. +. Il A. NJ,
Friday night, oct. 18th. Business Of
importance and all members should
bc present.
Hands cracked and bruised from husk
ing, skin diseases, tans, frcckles, cuts
relieved at once with Pinesalvc Carbo-
lied facts like a poultice). Draws out
inflammation. Price sc. Sold by Globe
Drugstore.
Sec. S. w. Tate, OF OuaChita Com
pany, returned from two weeks
business trip to Kansas City, Monday
morning.
n YOU are a sufferer from that mos,
distressing affection piles, and have tried
many remedies without being benefited
We can safely say that ManIan PHI,
Remedy will bring relief with the frs,
application. Sold by Globe Drugstore
E. l.. McFaddcD, Of the Reville,
Linn Creek, came over Monday L
consult DR.. Short in regard to hi
eyes. We acknowledge a pleasan
visit.
Iegcrc Il Kidwcll are receiving
new supplies Of furniture and under
taking goods, and have a stock no
cxCcllcd in the county, and at bottom
prices.
W. T.. Allen, proprietor Of tn
Eldon News, now a citizen Of 10
Angles, Calf, but back on a visi,
was over TO our city Monday an
made the REPUBLICAN a fraternal cal
For a good, cheap and stylish Hat
come to the Bazar. We can fit yO
in "A Hat from S5c. np-as high a
you care to pay-and full value a
the way.
N. f.. MOUNTS.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-15
About The COlOred Folks.

Mr.. Lewis Baker, Of Akinsvillc, was in
town Monday. lie reports Mis-, Robt.
Marshall seriously i'll with an acute form
oi indigestion,
Virgil, the :. year old son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Harrison, Of this city, died
last Monday afternoon at O'Clock, ni
diphtleria. lie wns buried Tuesday
morning.
Mrs. NJ. J Hunter, who has boen IL
Excelsior Springs and Kansas city for
the past three months, retunnsd hons
last Saturday,
Mr.. William Ciri1tion, who IL employ
cd with Hotel Windsor. Windsor. Mo.
wss in this city SUNDAY.
The sightsecrs at the State Pair have
all ON home aud are'busy telling whs'
thev saw.
The oldest child Of Mr. and Mrs
Hiram French. ~ this city. died las
: Saturday and Wal buried Sunday morn
ing,
NJ ~ IIor,cnse Mechanism. the liiil
daughter Of Mrs Maggie Mechanism. /
II thc sick list this week.
Married, at the home Of the bride't
parents. at Moberly, Mo-, Rev. Alex
andrr Ross. ~ Versailles. and Mis-
Eujetta A. Diggs. Of that city last Sun
day evening At 7.W Clock They ar
both graduates Of Western baptist Co
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-15

John A. Hannay has been in Texas
the past week looking after his real
estate interests there.
Mrs. r.. r. Abel. Miss Edna
Abel and Miss Bculah Hubbard will
leave Thursday morning for Kansas
City, for a days visit.
rinules for the Kidneys, ~ days trial
s. 90. Hundreds Of people testify o the
merit of this preparation IN the relief O!
kidney trouble, rheumatism, luinbago,
tackache. Pinules act directly on the
kidneys. purify the blood and make you
feel like a new person. They tone the
system. Sold by Globe Drugstore.
Arno Woods returned Tucsda,
night from his Florida trip.
Jim Hunter, of the Leader, is get
ting ready to move to Oregon, OF
account Of his wife's health. The,
will be missed in Versailles, but may
they find a pleasant home and goot
hcahh in the far northwest.
Frank Is. Fulkcrson, Republican
candidate for Attorney General, al
dressed a small crowd of the faithful
at the court house Tuesday night
Like all Republican speakers he ha'
abundant and sufficient reasons VIII
the Republicans should and will wi
on Nov. Bird.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-15
Had A Close Call.

Mrs. Ada l.. Groom. the widely known
proprietor OF IN" Groom hotel. Vaughan.
bIiAs says: "I'oi several months l suffer.
ell with u severe cough, and consumption
seemed to have its griI ~ M, "h"n ("
friend recommended lr. EinG's Sew
discovery. ! began taking II. and thee
bottles effected II cuinplct. cure" Tho
fame Of thu life gaving cough hnA GAIA
,cnedy, and lunH and throat healer -
eotld wide. Sold NJ Nun,,.!'E Druy
a.ore. rUt and ~ 90 Tr,m bottles free
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-15

Jack Frost is again showing his
ability as an artistic painter.
To those afflicted with kidney and
bladder trouble, backache. rheumatism.
Pinules for the Kidneys brings relief in
the first dose. Hundreds OF people to
day testify to their remarkable healing
and tonic properties, 80 days trial 81 20.
They purity the blood. Sold by Globe
Drugstore.
Mrs. J. J.. Short and J. l.. IT,,
came in from Rolla Wednesday Of
last week 10 remain here until the
new home at Rolla is completed,
about Dec. 1st. The Dr., while
waiting for a car load of brick, came
over Monday for a few days.
See our BIC, $l.bO, So. Onh $2-25.
$500 and $3.50 line Of ~IiatS-wc
will give yon splendid goods Tor little
money.
n. T.. MOUNTS.
w. e.. Irwin, Republican capdi-
date for Congress for this district. dc,
livcrcd an eloquent address to .
select assembly at the court house
last Thursday night. lie fully cover
ed the ground, and gave good reasons
Why he should be elected. A vote
for Mr., Irwin is a right vote.
Mr.. Lindsay, Of the American
Type Foundry, St, Louis, was inter
viewing the newspaper mcn OF Yer
lilies Wednesday.
The Mookfcld Gazette obscrv,
tina, the man who believes that hi
party is made up OF all the homes
men in the country is having a har'
time explaining how THAT felisx'
! happened to break into the ranks ,
the anpintcd.
} II will interest y0v 10 tag a loo
at the cloaks, wtls.s, jacostH etc, 5
: s~plcnd,diy diaphycd ~ the Pope
' show windoG. They are only
= sample OF thefY immense stock, whic
they haA.'un display inside.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-15
LOCAL. NEWS.


Fine framed pictures almost given
away at T.. A. Williams.
For Sale. The cheapest
|hone in Versailles. See ]. W. Nc
|Clciiand.
Rings Little Liver pills for biliousness,
sick headache, muddy complexion They
tone the liver; do rot grippe. They keep
you we'll. Die. sold by Globe Drug.
store.
Eupion Oil is tho best for all pur-
poses, especially the incubator, 8
gallons for 80 cents, at T.. A. Will
hams.
poley's Honey and Tar cures coughs
quickly, strengthens the lungs and tx
pcls colds. Get the genuine in a yellow
package.
Sold by all druggists,
The ''Dld Reliable Kidwcll Fur
ni,urc and Undertaking establishment
can supply your wants, and at loves
prices.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-15
Dinner Oct. 31St.

The lai'e! Of the Baptist Church
will serve dinner, lunch and supper
at the old Pepper Bldg, north side OF
square,, on Saturday, October 3lst.
They will have plenty OF good things
10 eat, and at a reasonable price.
Pauonizc them.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-15

David ''a,hcr, ~ l,'"'r, r. Y, u
veteran III tie rr,s' -, "hn lost a foot
u, Gettysburg. So. The good Electric
Bittris have dom - Hoi'h more than
Eve hundred doii,rs 10 me. ! spent
much money ,ioc,octn. foc a bad case OF
stomach trouble. " little purpose. l.
then tried Electric Bit,crs ana they cured
me. now take them a, a tonic. u
they keep ne strong aud we'll" o@. ~
huntlel's Drugstore
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-15
The Library.

The Versailles Library continues to
receive new books, the latest and
best. Beginning with Oct. 10Th the
library will be open every Tuesday
afternoon from 2 to 5. Your patron
age is solicited. Room in the Odd
Fellow Building.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-15
A Healthy Family.

"Our whole family has enjoyed good
health since we began using Dr. Kings
New Life Pills. three years ago." says
l.. A. Bartlett, Of Rural Route !, Guilford,
Maine. They cleanse and tone the sys.
TEN in a gentle way that does you good
2sc, nj Muntzel's Drugstore.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-15

Wood y Liver Medicine in liquid form
for malaria, chills and fever, regulates the
liver, kidneys and bladder, brings quick
relief 10 ]bili0uslcss, sick headache. con.
stipation. Pleasant to take. The Sl.D
contains ~ times the quantity ot the
tOc size. FIRST dose brings relief. Its
tonic effects felt a, once. Sold by Globe
Drugstore.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-15
A jewelers. Expericnce.

{. X. KluPer, the jewelrr. 1000 Virgin
ia ave. indianapolis, Ind. writes: IL
was NJ weak from kidney trouble that
could hardly walk n hundred feet. -Four
bottles of rolcy'S K'dney Remedy clear
ed my complexion, cured my backa'he
and the irregularities disappeared, and !
can now attend to business every day,
and recommend I'oiey's Kidney Remedy
70 all sufferers, ~ it cured me after the
doctors and other remedies had failed.
Sold by all druggists.
For a neat, nice, stylish Hat, come
TO us, we can give you all the latest
iads, and at remarkably low prices.
n. T.. MOUNTS.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-15
Candidate Cards.

Neatly and promptly printed at
the REPUBLICAN office and at reason
able rates. Cali and see US when
ready. 500 lur $1.5O; 1900 tor
$50.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-15
Changed Location.

will rcmove my New Millinery
store from the I.umpcc building TO
Mr.. Jacobs house, the second house
north Of the Martin hotel.
4. cordial invitation to all.
Miss FAHSIE LUCE.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-15
Arc You omIy half silver

People with kidney trouble are w weak
aud exhausted that they are only half
alive. liOley's kidney Remedy makes
healthy kidneys, restores lost vitality,
aud weak, delicate people are restored 10
health. Refuse any but FOlcy's.
Sold by all druggists.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-15
A Good Place
TO stop, when in Upton, is the
Milton House.,
Mira. Eva Stshl, Proprietor.

Everything neat and clean, com
Portable and homc-likc. The best in
the City for the money.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-15
"Pickings From Puck"

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Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-15
Read This.

Pilot Grove, Mo. Aug 4,h, 1908.
This is to certify I have used Halls
Texas Wonder for Kidney, Bladder and
Rheumatism. aud ] can fully recommend
/, to tn. public. JoHS W. KING.
sold by all druggists.
Chick feed, the best feed known
Tor chickens, also fancy groceries,
Nour and iced, at r.. a. Williams.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-15
Entertain tho Teachers.

When the teachers gather here next
week it would he A pleasant and
Profitable hing ~. olrTe"plc TO plan
some entertainment Tor them, show
them We are glad 10 nave them with
w., and appreciate the greet work
they are doing. Why not the Pro-
grcss Club OF not dcad) take thi.
matter up and show the visitors z
snqd t,ur.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-15
Fire! Fire! Firel
Lightning a

Remember that ] write all kinds OF
Insurance in Reliable Companies.
ions +. GiBEs.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-15

The man wiiofni stp make good Away
claims he didur have n fair chance.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-15
Il. u. YARNEL4L
DENTIST.
once, Woods Block.
Versailles, Mo.

Office Phone n
y ~siien nee Phone rs
VII compete with price, On same quality
NJ work
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-15

Mr.. y. Price got IN Monday from
Nevada. He reports some snow out
there.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-15

One half Of the world manaxee tO get
aionH'by inducing tie other half to ~
.iiOft.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-15
A splendid way to yet engaged to a
young widow is by trying 10 avoid her.
Woman Interrupts Political Speak .

A well drcs-.d woman interrupted a
political speaker recently by continually
coughing. II she had taken Foley's
cough quickly and expelled her cold
from her system. The genuine Foley.
Honey and Tar contains no opia,cs and
is In u yellow package. Refuse suhs,i-
tutcs.
Sold by-all d%rugg.'ts.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-15

Fine framed pictures almost given
away at T.. a. Williams.
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1908-04-23
Snake River Live
Stock Men Unite

The cattle and horse raisers of dis
trict l5, Imnaha National forest, have
formed the Pittsburg Livestock assocla-
tion, for mutual benefit, and at the
organization meeting held Thursday,
April 10, elected the following officers:
President, Ben Johnson; vice president,
+. p. Somers; secretary, +. A. Mace
treasurer, w. $. Brockman; manager,
Mike Thomason The officers consti.
tute the board OF directors. They will
serve until the regular meeting on No
vember %.
The main purposes OF the organiza-
tion are for systematizing the mutual
help and cooperation in drives and
round-ups, to save money 10 buying
supplies. aud to confer with the
national forest officials in matters per.
tanning TO range, its allottment, rate,
etc. The advisory board for this latter
purpose consists Of Ralph Russell. f.
B. Wilson and Guy C. Horner.
The duties oil the manager consists
mainly In directing the cooperation OF
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1908-04-23
City and County
Brief News Items

W. j. Beach OF Paradise was in
Enterprise, Saturday.
C. II. Zurcher was out to La Grande
on business trip this week.
The best farms for sale in .Wallowa
county are listed by the o. r. & l. Co.
Polk Mays, the we'll known stock
man, returned last week from All
extended trip to outside points.
Dressmaking and plain sewing Mrs.
Frank Cook, at Zurchor's millinery
store. 5ltf
The first number of:the new paper at
Elgin, The Leader, was issued last
week. H. II. Palmer, formerly Of
Aurora, Ore, is the publisher.
Varnish stains and brushes, and
Lacaueret--makes old furniture look
like new-at Burnaugh & Mayfields.
Elgin Recorder: Mrs. o. S. Wiz
ellsworth arrived on Mondays tran
from her home in California to visit
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Victor.
j. H. MeElroy and daughter, Mis-
Goldie, OF Wallowa, were gue,ts tn,
first OF the week OF Judge and Mrs. o.
NJ. Corkins.
Mrs. Fanny Phipps of El Paso, Tex,
arrived in Enterprise Saturday night
and will spend the summer visiting her
sister, Mrs. G. A. Ault, and family
This is Mrs. Phipps first trip from the
great Lone Star state. 1t is summer
down there and our balmy sprinp
weather seems quite chilly to her.
Dermine Cream, the best preparation
for chapped hands andface, is sold b,
Burnaugh & Mayfield.
Elgin Recorder: Fred Tharp, who
formerly resided In this city, arrived
from Enterprise the fore part Of the
Week~and expects to again become ali
Elgin resident, for time at least.
Joseph Herald: Mrs. Jno. F.. Hem
cnway, while out fora boat ride with
her husband last Sunday. hooked the
largest trout caught In the lake so far
this season. 1t was fine specimen Of
the "bull trout" species, 90 inches in
length and weighed 8 pounds and 8
ounces.
Strychnine and poisoned wheat at
Burnaugh & Mayfeld's. Does the
trick foi squirrels.
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1908-04-23

David f. steele has bought a lot in
Alder View addition of Dapiel Boyd and
built cotta9e on it.
BRIGHT and pretty are the 1903 styles
Of hats at Nlrt. HClena Zurcher's nil
linery store.
The ladies Of the Library association
are requested to meet at the o. era
house Thursday afternoon, April so, al
2:3O. full attendance il requested
Reuben Kern of Lakevile, Indiana,
has be n here a week looking over the
country, and is well pleased and ex-
poets to remain. MIR. Kern came here
hi- health.
The new Methodist hymnals, one
hundred of which were ordered few
weeks ago, have come and will be used
in worship at the Methodist church
next Sunday both me rning and even
ing.
The Rip-Saw club in exeortiye session
has approved the action Of Tuesday
nights mass meeting. Mayfield viii
have no opposition.on MAY 5, but the
club will see that lie has ~ ''hot" time
until then.
G.. j. Wagner has returned to Enter
prise from his winter home IN Portland
and will remain until after the election
He spent some time at Hot axe and
says that resort is crowded With pleas
ure and health seekers.
Two year ago Mayftld took pleas
ure In luriug his partner from home to
the drug store that Louie might set up
the cigars over his nomination for
councilman. Tuesday night was
Louie's turn, and he delighted to pass
around the cigars to the big crowd and
charged them to Mayfeld.
The mass meeting Tuesday night
appointed DR.. Ault and w. II. Allen o
committee to go after the nominee for
mayor and bring him to the hall that
he might entertain his constituents
with speech, but some friend beat the
committee &c the drug store and Byram
disappeared SO completely that Nc.
Annuity couldn't have found him with a
Search warrant.
The citv ticket is receiving favorable
comment around town. Mr.. Mayfield
is young business man OF splendid
character and man who does his duty
regardless Of personal comfort Mr..
Graves has been one OF the best men on
the council and his continuance there
is good thing for the city. j. w
Bickford, the hustling president OF the
Wallowa Valley Cream company, will
be wide-awake member OF the council
w. L. Taggart, G. NJ. Lockwood and
Thos. M. Dill are capable officials who
give time and attention to city affairs
worth fer more than the meagre salaries
received.