Lower coast gazette., 1909-07-10

t-Lt... ~. ~" $500 81, '.'" $40 tE.t tf
same being fair to both purchaser and
seller. tn. crop has been sold to John
John Meyer and others. He reports
also that hr is building & Rev cottage
near the ott homestead. His son Joe.
the Register Of voters, will occupy III.
the new quarters when completed.
Dave Wi:hAD. police jlror from thr
3th. ward, reports that IL. rice on
Woodland looks fine. In all there are
about 45V acres of Honduras and Japan
plated. Tine cane crop on the upper
end is also very tiHe.
Mrs. G. Y. Groleau accompanied by
her mother and u party of friends went
on a fishing trip to the sea shore this
week.
What was, ut one time, ponds of salt
water and a paradise for fish and game
has been changed by Hon. 7, S. Will
kinson into a beautiful field Of grain.
The ponds were drained Of tn" salt
water, a large canal from the levee
was dug and fresh water supplied by
two Is lEch syphons.
G. Grabert. police juror from the 9Th
ward, reports that the stand of rice on
Belle Chase plantation is the finest in
the parish. This plantation is under
lease to Messrs. Witty and Pecou, who
thoroughly understand the cultivation
Of rice.
julius Strack. police juror from the
2st. ward. reports that the Braith-
waite paper mill will be closed down for
about two months as new and improved
machinery is being installed with a
view Of resuming operations on a
grand scale next season, when grind
ing starts.
The Braithwaite sugar factory an
ticipates 4 large can crop. Third sug-
ars are now being dried. Three stacks
are being built to replace those blown
down recently. The work is being
done by the Murphy Iron Works of
New Orleans.
Thos. Brophy, police juror from the
4th. ward, reports that as this is the
dull season general repairs are being
made to the locks and factory at Os-
trica. Mr.. Lancaster is getting things
in shape for the opening Of the oyster
season.
: Roselius Perez, police jvror from
the 9TH. ward, reports that things are
quiet in his n%eighborhood. H. won't
be bothered packing and shipping or
anges this year as his crop has been
bought just as the fruit hung from the
trees. The rice in his section is in fine
condition.
Hon. Simon Leopold, although he did
not know anything new, wishes it
known that a free scholarship to Tulane
can be had by applying to him in per-
son or in writing at Phoenix, La.
Judge Adrian Leopold says that Ste.
Sophie is still in the same place and
everything is fine.
Frank Giordano, police juror Of the
9th. ward, reports that they intend to
have the finest lettuce in the parish
next season. This is in the famous
Homeplace section.
J. B. Fasterling,, president Of the
police jury, reports that things are al
ways stirring in the Buras section.
Drs, II. l.. Ballowe and c. Y. Seagle
attended the meeting of the Police
Jury.
Jesuits' Bend.
Miss Lillian McNeely, of Algiers,
was the week end guest of Miss Leah
Perez.
Miss Maggie Fathers, of New Orleans
is spending part Of the summer with
her cousins, Misses Eunice and Ollie
Perez.
Mrs. r. Y. Perez spent Sunday at
La Reussite, the guest of Mrs. E. Me-
Curdy.
Mrs. McCvrdy, Of La Reussite, suf-
cred from a serious mishap last week,
while attending to her poultry. Mrs.
McCurdy stepped on a large nail, re-
sulting in q weeks Imprisonment. We
are glad to hear that she will soon be
up and doing"
Mrs. Meyer of New Orleans. spent
Sunday here the guest of her nephew,
Rev. Father j. M. Kellogg.
Mrs. E. O. Giordano christened her
infant daughter Sunday, Father Kellogg
performing the ceremony. Much hap
piness and success is wished wee Helena.
Mr.. Leonard Perez spent Sunday
with his parents.
Misses Ethel and Ehie Perez spent
Monday in New Orleans.
Quite a number of Jespits' Benders
are going 70 St. Bernard, to attend the
Jeanfreau. Estopinal nuptials.
Miss Maud Turcan is spending some
time with her cousin, Miss Laura Ze-
ringue.
Miss Musetta Darignon of New Or
leans is spending a few weeks with her
sister, Mrs, Walter Bayhi.
Miss Alice and Master John Cssteix,
are visitors at the home of their bro
Their and sister. Mr.. and Mrs. NJ, B.