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St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-04-24
MAR0ONS Ng AGAIN.
High sehOoi Eins Hln from Melville By seoFa
Of Is 10 3-Going ID BuBkls.

Before q very small crowd In Mel
vile, the 0pelousas High School Ma
rooms administered d stinging defeat
to a team composed of pupils of the
Melville Graded School and the me
ehanics Of the Z. 6 r. shops in that
place last Saturday.
The result Of the game was never
once in doubt, the sluggers from Ope-
lousas taking the lead from the very
first, when they succeeded in getting
a runner across the plate on one hit,
by good, scientific playing. In their
half of the first the Melville boys
also batted in a run. This seemed to
make the Maroons aware of the pres
enee Of ginger in them, and in the
second inning they pushed six more
runs across the plate, thus gaining
their unbroken lead.
When the management Of the 0pe-
lousas team saw the Melville pitcher,
who, by the way, was not a school
boy, they objected to his pitching the
game and, for a while, it looked as il
there would be no game played; but,
after a conference had been held be-
tween the managers and players of
the two teams, the management of
the 0pelousas team consented TO his
pitching five innings, at the end of
which time he was to be replaced by
.Cason, the youth who did the pitch
ing for Melville last season.
If the Melville boys expected the
new pitcher to strike out all the vis-
itors, they were sorely disappointed,
for when the Maroons got used to his
curves they knocked him out Of the
box in the third inning.
Cason replaced the unlucky pitcher
in the fourth and Jared much better,
and did some good pitching, consider
ing the fact that he had only re-
Gently recovered from q severe at
tack Of typhoid fever. The Maroons
were handed large goose eggs by
Cason for four successive innings, un-
til the eighth, when they annexed an
other run to their score, and the
ninth, when they knocked the ball
all over the lot and got away with
six more tables.
The feature of the game was the
pitching Of Josie Chaehere for the
Maroons and the hitting Of G. Thomp-
son, who got three triples during the
game.
The Maroons play two games with
Bunkie, one of the best teams IN the
State, one on Friday and the other
on Saturday today.
The management Of the 0pelousas
team wishes to thank the people of
Melville for the kind treatment re-
ceived at their hands, and assures them
that when they visit our city to-play
the return game, they viii be treated
equally as well as they treated the
Maroons while they were in their lit
tie town.
The following is the score as got
ten BY the Clarion representative:
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-04-24
PESOAAL And LOCAL

Vim. Reid is visiting his niece,
Mrs. r. ?. Nelson. in AbhegiIle.
Church Points has organized 4
baseball team.
Judge j. A. Smith, Of Grand
Goteau, was here Monday.
DR.. Z. s. Joseph, Of Melville, was
here Monday last.
Mr.. R. q. Brewer, Of Port Barre,
was in OpelOusas Saturday.
Frank C. Jennings spent part Of
the week in Calcasien on business.
Senator Homer Barousse, of
Church Point, was an 0pelousas visi-
tor on Friday Of last week.
MIR. 3. G. Herbert, Of Garland,
was q visitor to the capital last Sat-
urdaY.
Mr.. Leopold Godehanx, of Big
Cane, was here between trains Mon
day.
Miss Maggie Bagnel, Of Lafay-
cite, was the guest Of Mrs. a. 4. An
drus this week.
Mrs. S. &. Schmink spent Tues
day at LaWtell where she was the
guest Of DIR. and Mrs. Paul Foster.
Mrs. Orr w. F. Boudreau and.
sister, Of Washington, were in Opel
ousas one day this week.
Mr.. Clement Smith, the we'll
known piano tuner of Sunset, was
here several days this week.
MIR. Aaron Jacobs, the Clarions
business manager, was q visitor to-
Port Barre this week.
MIR. David Meche, Of Grand Co
teau, was IN town for q few hours
Thursday last.
Miss Aline Delarue has returned
from q trip to New Orleans extend
ing over several weeks.
-Ex-Police Juror John ]. Fonte-
not, Of Grand Prairie, was 8 visitor to
0pelousas Wednesday.
-Messrs. Geo. Z. Roger and Ben
Anderson, Of Arnaudville, were in
Opeiousas Tuesday on business.
Miss Matte Daigle, after visit
ing her parents in Church Point for
the Easter holidays, has returned to
her studies in 0pelousas.
The Church Point Democrat
boasts that notwithstanding the dull
summer months, much public improve
ment is going on there.
There is commendable rivalry
between Church Point, Rayne and
fCrowley in the matter as to which
town viii get the best public roads.
MIR. 0neal La1eur, a prominent
citizen Of Vile Platte, was here for
a few hours Monday, and gave the
Clarion an appreciated CALL
Misses Hattie and Corine Ter
WilIger, of Crowley, were guests at
the home Of Mr. and hrs. G. &. Du-
pre- last week.
Miss Noah Cole, who has been
visiting the Misses Estorge for sever
al weeks, has gone to her homo in
Shreveport.
On account Of the absence Of
the Rector, Rev. ]. deQ Donehoo,
there win be no services in the
Episcopal Church Sunday, April 25th.
MIR. and Mrs. Lionel Bienyenu
returned from New Orleans Tuesday,
where they had been to attend the
P. A. convention, Mr.. Bienvenu being
a delegate from the local Post.
The Abbegille Meridional tells ii
that Mrs. &. w. Gill (nse johnny
Brooks has returned to New Orleans
after visiting her sister, Mrs. R. 2.
Nelson, III AbbeyiiIe.
Mr.. M. +. BuIger, State Com
mander of the Maecabees, win b
here Friday, the 30th to pay an Off
cial visit TO the local lodge. Al
members are urged to be present.
AN enjoyable time was had al
the picnic given IN the Bellevue woods
on last Friday. Those participating
were: Mr. and Mrs. Russell Montgom
cry, Misses Ruby Phillips, Bee Smith
a. Savoy and W. Hedgespeth Messra
Hubert Phillips. Paston Blacksher, ]
Dexapcha and r. a.. Fahav.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-04-24
SHREVEPORT ENFORC-
Nf PROHIBITION Law
,msstm RFsnlasni Citizens Sentenced 70
mrbaf ssng isF EIaEEtIons, Hustled to
V1lE EITH OTHER CONVICTS
asassa Bagk on PabEIc Works Monday.
,ans HllsAH Dressed aaEs to Serve
srtsasg LIKE tsa NsaFeF Of Jeans.

Shreveport Is determined to enforce
s mhibition law.
Good lei Shreveport!
Whether tie law be obnoxious and
detrimental, it is a law, and should
h respected.
When it il not responsibility, let
lis offenders meet the fate of other
adaigts 0f The law.
Etc Shreveport Times gives the
blowing account Of the conviction
aud punishment of some of the most
ggninent people Of that city for vio-
adls II The prohibition laws:
al 230 o'clock yesterday after
ssl, With D large crowd Of friends
AID spectators orowding into the ves-
ta It Gle jail and in the street in
tpat the convicted violators of the.
Hhbidoa law were taken in charge
~psrinseHdent McCuteheon of the
ga TOAD camps and with guards
nsshed u the trains.
Sentence had been passed at Il
ssa and tie train for Belcher left
Y O'clock, 80 Che prisoners did not
iaa much time to get their things
hsE. superintendent McCutch-
~ vas il town and summoning two
Eslts be vent To the Jail after the
aaers.
as looking prisoners they made,
las dressed men with white
sn shirts and new spring suits,
aising rank and file with a few
gentry and the negro prisoners.
as we're sent to the jail by friends
as we're willing 10 see that every
aa tAa prisoners was fulfilled.
saaass containing cigars, matches,
zlaes and everything calculated
naEs life endnrable on the roads
hela by messengers standing in
q the jail. As the prisoners
VI oat Tiers were handshakes and
wishes from right to left, ex-
Ss0us Of sympathy and such ex-
sls az 8 shame" and an OUT
!ot the manner in which they
aen punished.
Tie prisoners and their friends
Masafed That they were going out.
llsale and would have an easy
meg hopes were shattered at
VIZ Soc superintendent McCut-
ISL aaocsed some of their little
Y taa head. He would not let
1ae in the cabs but lined them
~ slta their guards fore and aft
taem down Mcneil street
~ Assss Texas. A great crowd
salad, which swelled az the
s.. e the train marched on.
stared from The windows.
ssas down Mcneil to Caddo and
tha bottoms out to the water
Va they waited for the train.
ICY persons crowded around
@as9asEs arriving in cabs and
j. M .ssslss- Bundles were deliv-
sa superintendent McCutcbeon
. much sought after man.
- asked i whiskey could be-
W nen The superintendent
- faey wanted to know if
.sss could Be sent out. but
sls thst there was nothing
zee guards made the crowd
. ~, and the prisoners seemed
Il s. slat they were up against
aaln soon arrived and the
were loaded On t and in !
u Al were headed for Rel
4e train arrived there 81 .f pelr
" aad the prisoners were
eo Tie camp WAGON @ sng
miles south, where thew
sa' r work like any other
OAY On TIE WORKS.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-04-24

Do the eyes trouble Yon? Do you.
want spectacIes fitted scientifically?
II 30, don't fail to call on Dr. Blum.
berg, who will be at the Office of Or.
Joseph 2. Saizan. on Saturday, Nay
q for one day only. apl 24-1t
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-04-24

MOI 1867 18th Judicial District Court, Sc.
Landry Parish, La,
by virtue Of a writ OF seizure Il sale. IS
sved ouE of the Hon. 18th Judicial District
Court n and tor the parish Of SC. Landry
IN the above entitled inc numbered suff,
70 medirectea, Ihave seized and will
offer Tor SALE for cash, at public auctions
to the LAST aud highest bidder at the front
~doorofthe Court House Of ST. Landry Par
ishs at ~Opelousas. La on
Saturday, May ~, SO9
attn O'Clock a. m the following described
property toeEtt;
"A certain tract Of prairie land, situatedan
the ahoys State and parish, cue mile west
OF the tovn Of Opelousas, Oh road leading
from said town to Prairie Ronde, contain
Ing ftyttw0 and $4,000 ts2 50-l06l arpents4
ana being bounded n the south by aid
road, north by Il. L Garland, cas- by land
sold 10 Anledee Provost n west by lane
between this tract and Mrs. Chass Thanp-
SON.. See map OF two lots which compro-
mise this tract IN suit 1862. with an tsae
buildings and improvements thereon being
the same propeFE acquired by present Vanr
DOR or George Bourdter on the 10th day Of
December, 1903 ana of record in C~Gnvsyanee
BookG no. at pag6 567-6 and being 0rfgt-
nal act No, 5l997 on file nj Clerks office, st.
landry parish, La, and acquired by said
Bourdt6r oil III. II Garland and of record In
~Conveyance Book No. W3, page 81 clerks
ONCE, st. Landry. La.
Terms-For cash. to nay ana satfsgr the
SUM of Twenty-Five hundred dollars with In
teFest at the rate of eight per cent per am
mum from March q, 1908 until paid, together
with ten per cent upon the amount Of Drin-
=ctpal and interest as attorney fees.
5apl1T-6t M. Il. SWORDS. sheriff.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-04-24

Constable N. GuillorY, j., Of
Mamou, was here on business Monday
last
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-04-24
pay on THE WORKS.

mjss april 2l-The prison.
s's nrst days work at the
p Yesterday, anumber
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-04-24

Batteries: 0pelousas, Chachere
and Deiean; Melville, Curry, Gason
and Richard.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-04-24

~ virtue OF an order Or the HonoFable
William Pierpont Edwards, acting Judge Of
the Sixteenth Judicial District Court of
Louisiana, granted on the sra day OF April.
1903 and In conformity with the commission
issued to the undersigned BY 4. 1T. LittslI.
Deputy Clerk Of said Court, authorizing us
to sell the property hereinafter described,
we win, at the Banking House OF the sald
Bank Of Melville In the town og Melville.
parish Of ST. Landry, Louisiana. On
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-04-24
SHERIFF,S SALE.
EDWARD III. BOAGNI
vs.
LR0NoE E. LTTTELL

No. ISeS7. 18TH Judicial District Court, Sc.
Landry Parish, La.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-04-24
LIQUIDATION SALE.

IN RE LIQUIDATION BANK or MELVTIa
THE 10TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT C0URY
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY, La.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-04-24

For further information apply &c Lewis &
Lewis. Attorneys ,0psl0usaSs La. orSO the
above ~Liqiudat0rs st Melville. apsa0s3t
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-04-24
saturday, May q, 1s0a,

atH O'Clock a. m the following described
property t0-Ett:
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1909-03-26
Cocke-Burke.

In the parlors of the Hotel
Gayoso, at g o'clock Wednesday
evening, there was solemn'zed a
quiet. but pretty wedding, unit
ing the lives of Lucien Ben
Cooke, Of Humbolt, Tenn, and
Miss Eulice Burke, daughter of
Mrs. A. M. Burke, of this clty.
the Rev. DR.. Thos. S. Potts otfi-
ciating.
The only attendants were Miss
Minnette Burke and Mrs, r.. II.
Converse, sisters of the bride.
and Charles A. Collier, Jr., who
served as best man.
The bride wore a Copenhagen
going away gown with accesso-
ries to match. The groom, who
is a son of Mrs. H. G. Cooke, of
Someryille, Tenn. formerly lived
in this city, but is now a proml-
nent business man of Humbolt,
Tenn. The wedding will come
in the nature of a surprise to the
many friends of the contracting
parties.
After April 1st. the happy
Young couple will be at home to
their friends in Humbolt. Tenn.
The bride is one Of Tupelo's
sweetest and lOvlieSt young
ladies and is deservedly popular
among a large circle Of friends.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1909-03-26
HOUGH, the JeWeIer
Cunuy> a,n ae<
Cemetery Association
PHONE NO. I56

Saturday afternoon March 20, at
three o'clock the Cemetery Association
met at the residence of Mrs. w. l..
Clayton. -.
The president called the meeting
to order. after which the association
went into an election of officers which
resulted as follows:
Mrs. j. w. Hoyie. president, Mrs.
B. D. Pledge vice-presideet, Mrs. W.
P. Long treasurer, Miss Edmunds
secretary. The president briefly re-
viewed the work of the last year. The
amount Of work accomplished in inn
proving the cemetery is very gratlfy-
ing not only tothe association but to
the citizens generally.
The following committees we're an
pointed and work assigned them FL
nance, Mrs. w. P. Long chairman,
Mesdames Hawks, Monaghan, Robert
son. Ballard, Clark, Booker. Armstrong
F. Goodlett, Leake, Boyle. Miss Hat
tie Lee Hood, correspondence Miss
Emma Edmunds chairman, Mesdamss
Clayton, Pledge and Blair.
The president was authorized to have
the driveway in the old part of the
cemetery improved. Mrs. R. F..
Robertson Of the committee on plan OF
work. reported that she had seen the
mayor in regard to having the new part
of the cemetery graded, the work to
be paid for, from funds occurring from
the sale Of lots. He said that he would
present the matter to the board at the
next meeting, Mrs. Clayton Of the
same committee suggested some chang
g about the pavilion which met with
The approval of the association.
EMMA EDWARDS Sect
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1909-03-26
Tupelo Athletic Club.

The Tupelo Athletic Club has proven
| its ability to hold its own in fast bask-
ct ball company by taking the two
| games from the "A. & M. freshman
last week. Those who saw the first
game could not miss the second chill
dren. young men, young ladies, and
older persons with gray hairs were
alike enthused and surprised at the ex.
cellent showing made by the home
boys. Considering the fact that the
Club has only been organized q little
over q month the boys have made
wonderful progress, and their playing
shows the result of hard, vigorous
training. Each member Of the team
played his best, and deserved their
victory. The close guarding of Weav-
er and Francis kept the College boys
from locating the baskets Oftener.
Lilly at center not only guarded his
man well, but helped loll up the score
in both games. Lahey and Maynard
at forwards played their usual steady
game, and threw some pretty goals.
The College boys have fast. hard
working team, and played an excellent
game. They left with good feeling
for their treatment while here, and
hope to have revenge next season for
the loss of the games. In fast pre-
liminary game the Pewees defeated
the Beanles by score of IA to IL.
Each team has now won game, and
the crowd always enjoy watching them
play. The score of the boys game is
as follows:
T. A. C. A. & M.
Maynard (C.) Forward Kinney Co.
Laney Forward Hale
Lilly Center Ramsey
Francis Guard Allen
Weaver Guard Gardner
Referee Werner of Chicago Univ.
Umpire Savery of B. G. A..
Field Goals Maynard A, Laney 6,
Lilly 2, Hale z, Kinney 4.
Free Throws-Maynard 3, Laney 3,
Hale 5.
Fouls-T. A. C. Z, A. &M 16.
Before the starting of the second
game the Japs defeated the Chinks by
a score of 18 to 6, these teams are
composed of the larger girls. When
the Club boys and College team took
the floor there was determination in
every face, and the game was fast
and furious from the start. A. & M.
replaced Gardner with Hardy, the ar
sity star, but they were unable to
break up the fast passing of the Ath-
letics. Harkey took the place of
Weaver in the second half, the former
having the misfortune to run into one
OF the posts, Harkey played an excel
lent game. The score was as follows;
Field Goals Maynard 3, Laney 4,
Lilly 8, Hale 4, Kinney 2, Ramsey l.
Free Throws-Maynard 6. Hale 3.
Fouls-T. A. C. 8, A. &,M. Ia.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1909-03-26
]: S. HESS.
i. o. R. M.

That energy, persistency and un-
bounded enthusiasm are the principa
components of final success was cleary
demonstrated at the meeting of Come
wah Tribe No. % Imo'd Order Red
men. Nine applications were fiji. d
from citizens OF Guntown together
with two palefaces now enroute to the
exalted Chiefs Degree. A goodiy
attendance was on hand regardless of
the fact that on the boards was match
basket ball game at the Athletib CLUB,
and among the redskins present was
Chiefs W.. l.. Clayton, Kisler C.syt)n
and B. G. Dalrymp.e OF GuntowD.
The Warriors Degree was cOufer' ed
upon Hunter, c. E. Iverson in the us
ual spectacular and impressive style
and on next Thursday night this same
Warrior will be raised to the highest
place in redmanship.
It is also announced that the Hunters
have been scouting in the forest and
have discovered several palefaces ard
in all probabilities these same palefaee,
will be minus scalp and plus lot OF
Indian lore and valuable inform ltioa
after the next meeting.
One of the most important steps taxi
en- recently by the iocaI Redmen WAS
contract made with the Famous Gel7
try Bros. Dog and Pony She rs which
will be put on in Tdpelo Tuesday.
April 9th. under the auspices OF the
order and from now until that date
every Indian iii these hunting grounds
will be very busy boosting this occa-.
sion. The Gentry Saows are well and
favorably known and is one of the
cleanest and most interesting arnuse-
ment aggregations visiting this section
ard will doubtless draw not only big
crowd to Tupelo but add materially to
to the Wampum of the local Tribe.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1909-03-26
For The information or The Public

The public generally are not apprised
of the fact that the rate of box rent is
fixed by the department. at Washing gtOu.
For along time there was no establish
ed basis BY which the rent Of loxes in
theyarious postsfii:es Of tiie country
was computed, but The department ifnr
ally took the f1atter in hand and fixed
4 rate which is required to 80 collected
by the postmaster each quarter in ad-
vance. This rate is based upon the
gross receipts of the postsofice and up-
on3the cubic incnes capacity of the box,
The Postmaster has nothing to do with
the fixing of the rate as the motley col
lected goes to the Post Office depart
nent.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1909-03-26
Notice Of Trustee's Sale

BY virtue of the authority conferred
upon me as Trustee in certain deed OF
trust, given September 18th, 1908 by
C. w. Troy to s. P. Clayton, as. trustee.
to secure certain Indebtedness therein
mentioned to l.. U. Carruth, G.. I.
Keyes, A. H. Hutchinson, w. r. long
and j. M, Thomas, which deed of trust
is recorded in the office of the Chahcery
clerk of Lee County, Miss. In record
book 81 page 2l9 ct seq. of the records
of Mortgages and Deeds of Trust on
Land and default having been made In
the payment of the Indebtedness there
by secured, in accordance with the
terms and provisions thereof and hav-
ing been requested SO to do by the bene-
Fl laries therein, l will, as such Trustee,
for the purpose OF execu ing said trust,
on Monday the 18th, day OF April, 1909,
offer for sale at pupilc outcry to the
highest bidder, for cash, during legal
hours, in front of the Court House door
in the city of Tupelo,. Lee County,
Miss the following described real
estate, situated Ill Lee County
Miss tO-wit:-
One-half undivided inte1estin the S. !
of Section 26r. = II. 6 E. A certain
lot in the city of Tupelo described as
follows: Commencing at point W feet
west of the intersection of Magazine
and Broadway Sts.. where the north
line of Magazine. st. inersects the
west line OF Broadway St.. in city OF
Tupeio, Miss. and thence running west
239 feet more or less, to the west bank
Of the ditch which runs through John
Ctark's lot at che point where SAID
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1909-03-26

On Saturday morning las
Duff Cunningham died at his
home here surrounded by hi.
loved ones and close friends.
The announcement of his death
was not a surprise, as his con
ditlon had been such for a week
previous, as to furnish no hope
for his ultimate recovery. The
end came as a sweet relief from
his suffering.
Duff Cunningham was born II
Chickasaw county, Oct. 18, 1864
the eldest child of Mr.. and Mrs
G. II. Cunningham. When quite
young he was attacked with
white swelling and for many
years was practically an invalid,
It became necessary TO amputate
his leg TO relieve him. From
this severe shock he finally ral-
lied and learned the Railroad
business, becoming an operator.
He secured a position with the
Mobile & Ohio Road and although
he was unable on account of his
physical infirmaties, to remain
constantly at work. his earnest
desire to succeed was recognized
by the officials and they aided
him in his ambition.
At the time when the last
stroke came that ended in death
he was the operator at Trenton,
Tenn, where he had made him.
self very popular with every one
by his courteous and obliging
disposition. When he was
brought home he recognized the
fact that the end was near and
with the same heroism that had
marked his life, he met the en-
evitable with sublime courage.
! In the life of the young man
we, find displayed those heroic
qualities which are portrayed in
the lives of many whom the
world denominates martyrs. He
possessed infinite patience, a Spar
tan's courage, a sublime faith
and as the shadows gathered
around him, he met the end with
an unfaltering and heroic spirit.
He loved life and wanted to
live and succeed, but all hope
vanished he gathered the drap.
cries of his couch about him and
laid down to pleasant dreams.
70 his family he was doubly
dear, made SO by those ties which
come from sympathetic devotion
which arise from affections.
fhe funeral services took place
from tiae. residence Sunday morn.
ing., conducted by Rev. w. w.
Weoilard.
At the grave the body was
laid to rest and above the moun6
was placed many beautiful and
lovely designs.