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The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-02-19
west POINT CADET.
Frank Haquet, of Lafayette, Appoint
ed by Congressman Broussard,
Left Yesterday to Stand En-
trance Examination.

Last Saturday Frank Eaquet, son OF
Mr..A. Baquet, a farmer living near
Lafayette, was appointed as cadet
to the United States Military Acad-
emy at West Point, N. Y, and left
yesterday morning to stand his en-
trance examination Feb. %. He will
60 by way of the L. & N. route and
probably stop over a day in Washing
ton, D. c., to get a glimpse of Cong
ress and see something of the beau
ties of the National Capital. Young
Baquet received his early education in
the public schools of the parish and
then attended the Industrial Institute,
graduating from that institution a
year ago. Since then he has en-
ployed his time in teaching in the
schools of the parish, where he made
a good record for thorough and con-
scientious performance of duty.
The people Of Lafayette have cause
to feel proud of the honor and distinc-
ton of being represented in this great
military school by SO worthy a young
man and The Advertiser trusts soon
to chronicle his success in school and
eventual promotion into the regular
army ranks at graduation. May he
follow in the footsteps of that gallant
son of Lafayette, Capt. James A. Moss,
who graduated from West Point some
years ago, distinguished himself in
the Spanish-American war and served
with honor in the arduous campaigns
of the army in the Philippine Islands
Young Baquet's appointment was Sc
cured through the good offices Of
Congressman Broussard andw hile con
tingent upon proper qualifications
there is hardly doubt that the plucky
young fellow will pass successfully the
trying ordeals Of examination and ini
tiation into the Academy.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-02-19
Wire. IN Street.
Let Down by Joe Martel, House Nov
er, Who Was Taken Before the
Mayors Court.
supt. Muller and Power House En-
pIoyeea Are Not to Blame In the
Matter.

10 Martel, the house mover, was
brought before the mayors court We'd
nesday on a charge made by Supt.
Muller for letting down the electric
light wire that caused the injury to
DR.. Mouton's horse.
Martel, in explanation, stated that
previously when he passed the first
house through and Mr.. Ed Bertrand
let it down for him, he showed him
(Martel) how to do it. When he was
ready this last time he had some one
ring up the power house and ask them
to come and let him pass. As no one
came he lowered the wire himself as
Mr.. Bertrand showed him, but did not
cut It. He did not say, however, that
he had notified the power house that
the wire was down.
Mayor Mouton did not fine Martel
but cautioned him not to touch any
wires in the future and told him that
he had to be responsible for any dam
age done by the wire.
In our write up Of the affair last IL
sue we stated that the wire had beer
down all day. but this was q mistak,
due to Ilisinformation. The wire va,
down only an hour or two. The evi
dence shows that Supt Muller and th'
employees Of the power house are no
J to blame Tor the wire being down.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-02-19

Mrs. Louis Arceneaux, aged about
80 years, died at her home in Carencro
Tuesday morning at o'clock and was
buried at high mass Wednesday in
that town She leaves a number of
children and grandchildren, and was
a lady of many estimable qualities.
She was a member of ST. AIMS So
ciety, which attended her funeral in
a body, together with a large number
of friends and relatives
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-02-19
METHODIST HOME
MISSION SOCIETY
Will Hold State Convention at Mans
field April 13-Addresses by Prom
inent Workers in Cause. =,
SOME OF IMPORTANT AND BENEv
CLIENT OBJECTS OF SOCIETY.
Representatives from Lafayette.-So
ciety Great Factor In Extension
Of Methodism in Many Ways.

The annual convention OF the Meth
odist Home Mission Society for Eouis-
lana will be held in Mansfield on Tues
day, April 13, and will probably
be the largest and most impor-
tant of its kind yet attempted in
the State. The society is the out
growth of the old Parsonage Moye-
ment, inaugurated to provide homes
for ministers in the weak points of the
fielG, but under the new style en-
braces many features of Christian
work and benevolence in addition to
the original object and purpose.
Among the most noteworthy of these
activities may be mentioned the move
ment to establish in New Orleans an
Immigrant Home for the care and as
sistance of many helpless foreigners
set adrift in the new world with none
to guide or assist them. Just now the
Home Mission Society is directing its
special attention and energy toward
the accomplishment of this work and
it will be one of the principal meas
ures considered at the approaching
convention. The Methodist Orphan
age Home at Ruston, now in success
ful operation, was established largely
through the earnest and substantial
cooperation of this noble band of
Christian women, whose every effort
IL directed to the alleviation Of human
want and suffering in almost every
phase.
The convention at Mansfield will be
addressed by Miss Belle Bennett, Pres
.ident OF the Southern Board of Mis-
sions. and other distinguished workers
10 the cause. as well as by several
prominent ministers of the Louisiana
Conference. The local society will be
represented by three delegates, Mrs.
e. r. Kennedy, president of the State
and local organizations, Mrs. F. De
manade and Mrs. Grow Girard. Mrs.
Kennedy has had the honor Of being
president Of the State Society for
many years, being successfully elected
ct every convention with compliment
ary unanimity. In truth the Society
owes to its worthy president much of
the success which has crowned its
efforts In the broader field of useful
ness now occupied. Under the. guild.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-02-19
For Mayor.

To MY Fellow Citizens:
In announcing that, at the request
OF many friends, l am 4 candidate for
mayor at the approaching Democratic
municipal election to be held on
March 2, / feel some encouragement
by the liberal majorities you have al
ways given me in the past elections
Of this city. Regardless Of all fac
'tional sentiments. l have always been
elected; that fact by itself is indeed
encouraging to any candidate.
Eccromy is the general cry just
now and something must simply be
done to satisfy this general demand OF
the taxpayers: and it is up to you
now, gentlemen. The time to act is
from now until the election is over.
Each and very one directly interested
is In duty bound to do his part, and
exercise his free and independent
citizenship according to his own con-
viction.
Although 1t is my desire not to
make this too long, can not help to
Say, that, as se it, every child In oul
midst ought to go to school. and t6
| that end in the future, / shall always
| follow the same course that l have
taken in the past for the education fol
the poor, like myself, or the rich; and
| in my own way thank our present
mayor and many others for their no
ble efforts for education in our midst
Finally, let the result be what !
may, elected or not. ! want It to b
strictly understood that you VIII a
WAYS md me 1t the "old stand.
ready to nght With every inch Of M
manhood on behalf of the old town
Yours - command,
q 4. MARTIN.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-02-19
conceived and promulgated the plan
for this important Christian work and
effort.
Died.

Emile Barras, aged "A years died at
the home of his daughter, Mrs. Dupre
Bernard, last Monday evening. De-
ceased was a native of ST. Martinville
and was the father of several sons and
daughters, all of whom are married.
The remains were taken by train to
ST. Martinville Tuesday morning for
interment. He was a Confederate vet
eran and father of Rene Barras, of
this town.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-02-19
For City Collector.

| hereby announce myself as can
didate for the Office of City Collec-
tor, subject to the Democratic Pri-
mary ordered for March 2, prOx., and
if elected, pledge myself to faithful
and conscientious discharge OF every
duty incumbent upon the Office. AS
piring for this public trust. [ fully
realize the responsibilities and obi
cations assumed, and promise my fell
low citizens strict and earnest atten-
ton to every duty.
Respectfully,
PHILIBERT CROUCHET.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-02-19
For City Treasurer.

l respectfully announce my candi-
dacy for the Office of City Treasurer,
subject to the Democratic Primary
fixed FOR March prOx. Upon my
record as Treasurer for the past four
years, I submit my claims to the pub
lie and solicit the support of the
voters. My past record as a citizen
and officer in the community is the
best guarantee for future faithful
and efficient discharge of all duties
incumbent upon me.
A. T. CAlLLOUET.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-02-19
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Chief of Police.

I hereby announce myself candidate
date for Chief of Police, subject to the
Democratic primary March 2, and II
elected will continue to discharge the
duties devolving upon me faithfully
and fearlessly.
f CHARGOTS
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-02-19
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

The undersigned putting aside fac
tional differences, offer themselves as
candidates for the offices of mayor and
councilmen of this town upon the fol-
lowing platform:
We pledge ourselves to administer
the affairs of this town on strictly
economical basis, and with that end in
view we believe the number of police
men should be reduced to four (chief
and three assistants) as this number
in our judgment is at this time sufii-
cient for the protection of the town.
We pledge ourselves to reduce sal.
aries of officers where the same is
consistent with public gold.
We are property owners unhamper'
ed by promises to any one and our in
dividual interest is closely identified
with the public welfare, and if elected
will discharge the duties incumbent
on us, fairly and impartially and with
out favor.
The choice Of the people in the pri
maries for the various offices of the
town will be- absolutely binding on us
For Mayor:
J..P. COLOMB.
FOR. Councilmen:
T. M. BIOSSAT.
CHAS. D. CAFFERY,
PIERRE GERAC,
o. B. HOPKINS,
| p. KRAUSS,
WIN. MONTGOMERY,
| CLIFTON I. YOUNG.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-02-19
For Policeman.

l would respectfully announce my
self as candidate for police officer sub
ject to the Democratic primary March
2, and if elected will perform my du-
ties to the best of my ability. My
past record as an officer is the best
guarantee of my sincerely.
D. J. VEAZEY.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-02-19

Notice..

| take this method to announce to
my friends and the public in general
that | am candidate for deputy po-
lice officer for this city. subject to the
primary of March 2.
am running on my own merits and
am entirely independent of any fac
ton. l solicit the public's support.
IRWIN MOUTON,
Better known as ''Dida.' Mouton.
Lafayette. La, Feb. ), 1909.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-02-19
ELkS SMOKER.

Sunday the Elks had q grand time
in their new home initiating is mem
bers and enjoyed q magnificent
smoker prepared under the master
hand of Chef Schmulen There was
a full attendance Of the boys and
everybody appreciated the social pleas
ures most highly.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-02-19

hereby announce myself as a candi.
for police officer subject to the Dem.
ocratic primary March 2, and respect.
fully solicit the support of my fellow
citizens. If elected shall fully and
faithfully perform every duty devolv
ing upon me and serve the public
welfare to the best of my ability.
HEBERT TRAHAN.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-02-19
Railroad BUYS Land.

Wednesday Fernand Mouton, agent
for the Lombard estate, sold to the M.
L.. & T. railroad seventeen acres of
land, adjoining land already purchased
by the road, for $2,678.50-
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-02-19
For Rent.

Three modern cottages on Hopkins
avenue, with electric lights, bath
rooms, sanitary closets, and screens.
First ready for occupancy about Feb
ruary IS; others about March 1. Ap-
ply to o. B. Hopkins.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-02-19
For City Treasurer.

l beg to announce to my friends
and the public in general that / am
candidate for the Office of city treas
urer at the ensuing Democratic pri-
mary election to be held March 2,
1909. D. SCHWARTZ.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-02-19
A Small Blaze.

About noon last Tuesday Mr.. Ar
thar Landry's house, several miles
from town on the Anse Berlucheau
road. caught fire from a hole in the
roof. with the assistance of neigh.
lbors with buckets the fire was soon ex.
tinRuished and but little damage done
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-02-19
FELIX H. LANDRY.
For Collector.

The undersigned respectfullE an.
nounces his candidacy for reelection
as city collector subject to tAeDemo
ed cratic primary, March 2. and
pledges faithful and conscientious
discharge Of every duty devolvine
upon him Thoroughly qualified by
training and experience With all the
details Of city collections, I solicit the
votes of every Democrat.
A. ]. leblanc.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-02-19
For Policeman.

l hereby submit myself as candi-
date for policeman subject to the Dem.
ocratic primary ordered for March 2.
and if l am elected will continue to
serve the public honestly and faith
fully. Upon my record and expert
ence as an officer base my appeal fol
reelection.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-02-19

Mrs. Henry Church and daughter,
Miss Francis, and sons, Lomar, Ira
and Albert, leave today for New Or
leans to attend the carnival.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-02-19

The Falk Mercantile Company Is
prepared to take charge Of funerals
and attend to all graveyard work. A
fine rubber-tired hearse In stock.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-02-19
For Police omcer.

/ hereby submit my name to the
Democratic voters Of the town OF La
fayette as an Independent candidate
for police officer, subject to De Dem
ocratic primary, and II elected
promise to discharge the duties ot
the office to the best of my ability.
Yours respectfully.
DON A. 0REIG.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-02-19

Dolden Dent Corn at the Moss
Pharmacy.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-02-19

The undersigned would respectfully
submit himself as candidate for city
treasurer, subject to the Democratic
primary, March 2, and promise y
elected to discharge the duties and
responsibilities faithfully and conaci
entiously.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-02-19

Red and Yellow onion sets at The
Moss Pharmacy.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-02-19
For Policeman.

EDWIN CAMPBELL
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-04-20
News From St. Philips.

The grain. crops IN this section are
looking very sorry. Some Of our
farmers have planted cotton.
The gardens are looking fine in this
section, everybody will have plenty
of vegetables if the weather contin-
ueS favorable.
The measles are very bad in this
section all of them that hasn't had
them better stay close or they will
catch chem.
Miss Chrissie Ruff spent last Sat-
urday night with her aunt, Mrs. W.
F. Ruff.
Mr.. ". L. Kibler and family spent
last Sunday with Mrs. W. F. Ruff.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. P. Ruff spent last
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. L. H
Sease.
Rev. J. J. Long and Mr.. Blair
spent Monday with Col. D. A. Ruff.
Mr.. John Sheely and his friend,
Mr.. Rufus Long spent last Sunday
with his mother.
Mr.. Caldwell Ruff and family
spent last Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
D. A. Ruff.
Rev. j. J. Long preached his fist
sermon at St. Philips last Sunday
in the afternoon. It was a splendid
and forcible sermon, he has a splend-
id delivery and is an elegant speak
ed. There will be no service until the
second Sunday in May at eleven
o'clock a. m. There will also be COM
munion.
I will close for this with much sue
cess to The Herald and News.
Wade.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-04-20

enter into the joy Of our Lord whose
faithful servant he was for twenty
five years. All that could be done
for him was done, but all was in
vain, it seemed that God wanted him
and took him, he needed another an
gel.
That while in the untimely death
of their dear son they have sustained
great loss, but their loss is his eter-
nal gain for as his sweet spirit took
its flight from the tabernacle of clay
to go to the home above his Master,
whom he had so faithfully served
here below to receive and wear his
crown of righteousness.
The vacancy he has left in the
home can never be filed again, his
chair by the freside is empty, his
voice is hushed and still he is gone,
but not forgotten. The Lord said,
"Well done thou good and faithful
servant; enter thou into the joy Of
thy Lord" where sorrow and suf-
fering never invade and happiness
beyond the power Of human concep-
tion is eternally enjoyed.
He was a devoted son and brother,
a neighbor Of many good deeds, he%as
always present when duty called, and
willing to give himself and his means
freely to the cause that was close
to his heart.
His life was quiet and unassuming
and yet such that the world is better
off from the fact that he lived.
Many will fondly cherish his mem
ory. Let all take his life as an ex-
ample, live and die as he did. A good
name is to be chosen rather than
riches.
The large congregation and the
number and character of the floral
offerings showed how he was esteem
ed and loved. To know him was to
love him.
That I extend my heartfelt SYM
pathy to the bereaved family and bid
them look: forward to meet their
loved one with the angels in heaven.
LYDIA B. Metts.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-04-20
FARMERS UNION OFFICERS
MEET IN COLUMBIA ON 29th.

President Harris, of the State Far
mers' union, today issued the follow
ing call for mass meeting Of the
county union officers and toher men,
bers of the union, to be- held in Co.
lumbia on the evening Of the 29th.
"All the county presidents are es-
pecially requested to meet with the
State executive committee on Thurs
day, April %, at 8 p. M, in the city
of Columbia, for the purpose Of con-
sulting together in reference to the
handling of the cotton crop of 1909,
and such other matters as may be
useful for the upbuilding Of the union
in securing a more complete organi-
cation in all the counties of the State.
GAS many of the county secreta-
ries and county business agents as
can conveniently do so are requested
to attend also, together with as many
members of the union as can come.
IA mass meeting is desired for
discussion and consultation.
"B. Harris,
"Pres. S. C.. State Farmers Union.
~. Whitner Reid, See.-Treas."
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-04-20
TEMPERANCE IN OUR SUNDAY
SCHOOLS.

The necessity Of more systematic
teaching Of temperance in the Sunday
School has led the international Sun
day School Association to form
Temperance Department in the great
international work. This was one
of the forward steps taken last June
at Louisville in the International con-
vention. We have a Temperance De-
partment in our State work under
the management of Mrs. A. J. Bow
ers of Newberry. Those interested
in more thorough work for the Sunday
School will at once write the Super
intendent for leaflets.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-04-20
A BOYS INFLUENCE.

II wonder why Sam Darrow IS SO
popular?" said a visitor at the house
-of friend Of the Darrows.
II know" piped little voice
"it's because Sam loves every body. .
"How do you know Sam loves
everybody9"
"Cause he does. Now, there's jim
Blake; his father drinks, and some
times Jim don't bring any lunch to
school. Then Sam divides his lunch
with jim, always. And when the boys
made fun of jim Short because his
elbows were out, Sam gave 'em a look
that they won't forget in hurry.
"a look! What would boys care for
a look?'
"Well, sir, if you'd Seen Sans
look, you'd understand. 1t was just
as if he'd said: Now, amt you
,shamed Of yourselves making fun
Of a poor little fellow who wears the
best he's got?'
doesn't that look Of Sans make
the boys angry?"
"No, sir; it makes 'em ashamed
and they like Sam all the better fol-
it,
"What else does Sam do?'
".Oh, I couldn't begin to tell you
all he does, but he's forever doln
something for somebody. That day
Dick Mills got hurt, Sam carried him
all the way home in his arms, an
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-04-20
IN MEMoRlAM.
Thaddeus Richardson died Marcl

Thaddeus Richardson died March
the 81. =.
This community was greatly shock
Led on the 3lst of March by the sad
news of the death of Mr.. Thaddeus
Richardson, who was a loving : and
devoted son of Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob
Richardson. On the following day
his body was laid to rest in the quiet
burying ground Of St. Paul's church.
the funeral services being conducted
by his pastor Rev. J. A. Sigh. Death
is sad Oh all occasions but it is ex-
tremely sad to see one just in the
bloom Of life taken away.
He was a fine young man, with a
pure and noble character and blessed
with cheerful disposition and bora
all the trials of life with Christian
fortitude. He leaves a mother and
father, two brothers and two sisters
and large host Of friends to mourn
his departure.
He was a devoted and consistent
member of st. Paul's E. L. church.
Ready always to help in everything
that pertained to the welfare Of the
church, he will be greatly missed in
the home, in the church and in the
community. He is gone but he will
live on the fruits Of his labors.
90, he was good! So pure! if ever
mortal form contained the spirit OF
an angel it was his. "
His death was sudden as he was
seriously i'll but a short while. Re
lease soon came and he has gone to