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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1909-03-06

Do you read your home paper:
If not, how do you expect to keep
posted on what is going on in the
town and PARISH How can you
intelligently discharge your duty
as citizen if you are not in touch
with the public affairs of the pa
IRISH? How do you know whether
the public officials are discharging
the peoples business as they
should, unless you keep posted by
reading your home paper? The
Weekly Messenger tell all the To-
cal of the town and parish, if you
are not subscriber write at once
for sample copy, only 81 year.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1909-03-06

The town authorities are consi-
dering the buying of two thou
sand light dynomo for the light
plant. The present dynamo of one
thousand lights is now overloaded
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1909-03-06

Our young people are slow about
completing the organization of
Brass Band which they had in
mind some time ago.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1909-03-06
The Worlds Greatest Lead
ers WiW BE There.

At the great Sunday School Con-
vention to be held in Jennings
March 23rd to 25th Marion Law
rance, General Secretary IF the
international Sunday School AS
sociation, and conceded to be the
greatest Sunday School man in the
world, will deliver a number of
messages and conduct several con-
ferences. E. G. Excel. the great
world renown leader of religious
songs, will conduct the convention
music. Mrs. Mary Foster Bryner,
the queen of the Sunday School
platform. will be there to help
solve the Sunday School problems
of the Elementary and Interme-
diate Departments. w. N. Wig.
gins, General Secretary of the
Texas Sunday School Association.
the man who gave up lucrative
political position to accept the
position he now holds at a very
much less salary. Rev. W. Fred
Long, former General Secretary
of Arkansas now the General &c.
cretary of Mississippi, who gave
up good railroad position seve-
raj years ago and took hold of the
Arkansas Association as General
Secretary without pay. These are
the leading lights of louisiana
greatest Sunday School Conven-
ton. Every one who is interested
in better Sunday Schools and
bringing more people under the
influence of the teaching and train
ing service of the church are cor
daily invited to attend the con.
vention.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1909-03-06
Kills Would-Be SLAYER.

A merciless murderer is Appendicitis
with many victims. But DR.. Kings New
Life Pill kill it by prevention. They
gently stimulate stomach. liver and
bowels. preventing that clogging that
invites appendicitis, curing Constipa-
ton, BiliOusness. Chills, MALARIA, Head
ache and Indigestion. 25c at Labbe's
drug. store.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1909-03-06
State Of Ohio. City of Toledo, !
Lucas County Is


Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he
is senior partner of the firm Of F. j. Che.
ney Il Co.. doing business in the City OF
Toledo. County and State aforesaid. and
that said firm will pay the sum CT One
Hundred Dollars for each and every
case Of Catarrh that be cured by the use
Of Halls Catarrh Cure.
Frank j. Cheney.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence. this 9Th day of December
A. ID. 1886.
(SEAL) A. W. GLEASON,
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internal
ly. and acts directly Oh the blood and
mucous surfaces Of the system.
Send for testimonials free.
Ed. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. O.
Sold bv all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1909-03-06
State High School Rally
SCHOOL CHILDREN INVITED TO UNI.
QUE EVENT AT STATE CAPITAL.

At meeting of the High school
principals of Louisiana held in
Baton Rouge in December a reso-
luton was adopted to hold a High
School Rally at the State Univer-
sity April 30 and May 1. At this
meeting pupils from all parts of
the state will enter into COMPETE
ton with one another for prizes in
debating. elocution, music, SPELL
ing. and athletics. Seeing in this
meeting an opportunity to arouse
interest in certain phases of the
study of English ten citizens of
Baton Rouge made up a.purse of
a hundred dollars to be used in
prizes for a special contest in Eng
lish. The announcement for this
contest is published in the School
Review for February.
The general purpose of this con-
test is in line with a widespread
movement to revive interest in the
old-fashioned virtues of correct
spelling, clear thinking, and care
full composition. All competitors
will show their proficiency in three
important subjects: (1) spelling,
(2) sentence analysis, and 81
composition. The study of litura-
ture was purposely omitted from
consideration, not because it's i'm
portance is moderated, but be-
cause it seems to be less neglected.
The outline for the contest af-
fords a fairly accurate basis of
comparison by which all students
in the English classes of high
schools may measure themselves.
If they can spell the thousand
words printed in the list, analyze
correctly the fifty sentences given,
and write on the subjects indica-
ted ten good compositions, correct
in form and clear in thought, they
may be sure that they have been
we'll grounded in three of the four
essentials of a strong course in
English.
The opportunity thus afforded
the pupil to gauge his ability is
intended to arouse an interest
among pupils and teachers, and
the value to each contestant of any
work he may do in preparing for
the competition, as we'll as the va
lue of the prizes, should induce a
large number of high school pu-
pills to enter the lists.
A unique feature in the award
ing of the prizes is the recognition
given to the teachers in English
of the four successful contestants.
Each of these teachers receives Il
properly inscribed Collegiate Die.
tionary as visible token of the
good work done by pupil and
teacher. The first and second best
pupils will receive fifty and thirty
dollars; the next two will receive
each dictionary.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1909-03-06
st. Martinville, La, Feb. 10, 1909.

st. Martinville, La, Feb. -, 1909.
We, the undersigned, bind our
selves to close our places of bust
ness at six o'clock p. M, beginning
March Is to Sept l, except Satur-
days: Robin & Gary, Mrs. P. Pa
via, l.. j. Gardemal, E. E. Soulier,
Mrs. F. Rousseau, K. Schwartz e.
Co., Miss Clara Durio, J. b. Fer
ran.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1909-03-06

Mr.. A. Gsudin of Reserve was
here this week on a short visit.
While here Mr.. Gaudin bought
the plantation of Mr.. Leonce Du.
rand, better known as the Bassett
place. Mr.. Gaudin. we learn, will
take possession of his place next
year and will again become a citi-
zen of st. Martin.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1909-03-06

If in need of q Fire Insurance
Policy, phone or write to P. A.
Bienvenu, Insurance agent.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-12-02
MAYeELLE GIL MAN COREY.

immensely popular. AS you know, he
was a very handsome man, with a
complexion like that of a youth, clear
blue eyes. n a pur White mustache
and imperial beard of the style of Lou
Is N~apoleon's. He also had much Of
the Nivacity and the dig~ihed courtesy
OF a French aTistocrat. Cor these rea-
sons he gained the high favor of the
Russians. and in addition to enter
tanning him socially. they were always
Elad to AXE him on visits of inspec-
ton to their various manufactures.
"A last he was taken to inspect one
of the leading Russian tanneries and
leather manufactures. At that time
the process of making what is known
to the trade as Russia leather a a
carefully guarded secret. known only
to h expert Russian leather workers.
So. though he was the official repre-
sentative Of a great nation at the
ter that part of the mandatory
where Russia leather was made.
But the. Russians, in their anxiety
to guard their great secret. overlooked
one thing-the sensitive nose of their
distinguished visitor. AS an appren-
ttce In the tannerv and leather manu-
factory established by his father in
learned every detail Of tanning. and
educated himself to detect by his sense
OF smell the various ingredients that
were put n the leather watts. This
sense he worked to its full capacity
while he was near the rooms where
Russia leather was being made. and
when he left the factory he was GER
tain that he knew the principal ingre-
dteat that was used in the manufac-
turc of the leather.
"Of course. he did not learn what
were the proportions OF the >'arious in
sredients used. but when he.returned
to this country the governor brought
back with him a formula for the man
nfacture of Russia leather which he
he'd worked out on what his nose had
told him while he was in the Russia
leather plo.nt. Tests were at once made
with his formula. and while it was dis
covered that the formula was not per-
feet in all its details. ret it was suf1-
GENTLY correct to enable American
manufacturers to Put upon the market
sore fairly good specimens of So
called Russia leather"
Today America. using the perfected
leather that. to all intents and DUR
poses. is as good as that mailing from
Russia Itself.
Copyright, 1909. by e. j. Edwards.)
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-12-02
DIPLOMATIC NOSE
THAT DISCOVERED
A GREAT SECRET
BY e. J. EDWARDS.

When Uncle Sam sends one Of his
nephews to represent him at some for
eign court, h old gentleman takes it
for granted that the nephew in Ques-
ton will use his mind to further the
best interests of his country. This is
the hitherto unchronicled story of a
Yankee diplomat who used not only
hts mind, but also his nose. in the best
interests of the United States.
This particular governmental repre-
sentative was Marshall JEWELL. three
times governor Of Connecticut, at one
time chairman of the national repub-
ltcan committee, postmaster general UNI
der Grant, and also under the latter
minister to Russia.
You know, don't, you,'' the governor
asked, half. facetiously, one day, "why
Grant picked mt as minister to Rus
sta? 1t was because I was q tanner.
Grant had u great Partially for tan
ners. One OF his choicest friends was
Oliver Hoyt, Of the richest tanners
In he United States. You see, Grants
father was a tanner. and he was a
clerk In his fathers leather store when
The war broke out"
well, maybe that's so.'' said one of
Governor JEWELS close friends to me,
Whcn I had repeated the governors
statement. But I want to tell you
that the governor has let politics or
! office interfere with his love for
the tanning industry, and I'll let you
intora little secret nat was told me by
the governor himself, to illustrate my
point.
The governor had not long been
minister to Russia. before he became
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-12-02
Corn in London.
From the London Express.

Corn on the cob''-the most popular Of
all American dishes-is now established
among the uxurie of London The green
cobs of the maize are being grown extern
sively in Essex, and although some of the
are beginning to recognize that Londoners
have discovered a comparatively new
vegetable, and are sending up their pro-
duce to Covent Garden. Sweet corn as
it is called on the other side Of the At
lantic, never fully natures in this country
as it does in America, India and South
Africa, owing to the lack of sunshine, but
it reaches a soft stage which Is particu-
larly %palatable to American tourists. The
best way to eat corn on the cob is to
roast the cob over hot wood ashes, turn
ing it until it is brown, and then soaking
it in butter, adding q %sprinkling of salt
and pepper. The nibbling Of the cob in
this fashion should be done, If possible,
in the privacy Of the family circle only.
A daintier way of serving sweet corn,
however, is to boil the grains and serve
them with cream. This dish, which is
extremely nourishing, can now be OBJ
The manage of Messrs jackson & Co.,
of Piccadilly, the importer OF American
groceries, told an Express representative
recently that the season for homegrown
green corn was now at its height. THE
demand for corn on the cob has in
creased enormously Of late" he said,
land many English people now fry the
grains, and eat them with their breakfast
bacon in lieu Of tomatoes. We import
many more tins and glass jars Of corn on
the cob than we did a few years ago, and
1t is quite apparent that the British public
are growing as fond Of this vegetable as
their American cousins"
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-12-02

by much running myself I got various
other shots at him, at very long range,
but missed them all. and he finally
galloped over a distant ridge, his long
tail switching, seemingly not much the
worse. We followed on horseback, for
l hate to let any wounded thing escape
to suffer. But meanwhile he had run
into view Of Kermit, and Kermit-who
is of an age, and build; which better
At him for successful breakneck gall
Looping over unknown country dotted
with holes and bits Of rotten ground
took up the chase with enthusiasm.
Yet it was sunset, and after a run of
into and killed the tough old bull,
which had turned to bay, snortinR and
tossing its horns.
Meanwhile l managed to get within
$50 yards Of a herd. and picked out a
large COW which was unaccompanied
by a calf. Again my bullet went too
far back; aid / could not hit the ami
NAL at that distance as it. ran. But
after going half a mile it lay
down, and would have been Sc
cured without dificulty If a wretched
my horse was a long way back, but
Pease, who a been looking on al a
distance, was mounted, and sped after
1t. BY the time l had reached my horse
Pease was out Of sight: but riding hard
for some miles I overlook him, just
before the III went down, standing
by the COW which he had ridden down
before we reached camp, ready for a
hot bath and a good supper. AS al
ways thereafter with anything we shot,
we used the meat for foo and pre-
served the skins for the National
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-12-02
RoosEvELT's ACCOUNT OF
HURTING THE WlLDEBEES.

From african Game Trails by Theo-
dore Roosevelt in the Scribner.
Our hunt Ter wfldebeest this after
noon was successful: but though by
welt law each animal was mine, be-
cause I hit it first. yet in reality the
credit was communistic, SO to speak,
my share was properly less than
that OF others. / first tried to get up
to q solitary old bull. and after a good
deal OF maneuverihg. and by taking adj
a standing shot at him at 400 yards.
and hit him. but too far back. Although
keeping q good distance away, he
tackled and veered 90. % he ran. that
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-12-02
Not 70 3, Wasted.

A gentleman lying on his death bed
was questioned by his inconsolable
prospective widow. Poor Nike. said
she, ''is there annythin' that wud make
we comfortable? Annythin' We ask for
I'll get for ye."
PHASE. Bridget" he responded. II
't'tnk I'd like q wee taste Of the ham
I smell a-boilin' In the Kitchen"
"Arrah, go on" responded Bridget.
1"'Dtvil q bit Of that ham yen get. TITS
the wake"
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-12-02
His important ssrv.es.

One of the greatest nuisances
travelling is tipping. A smile from
head waiter is a costly commodity, q
no mental service is too small for
m~uneration. An unusually ingenis
plea for a tip is that of a small j
bernian, mentioned by John Angus,
o'Shea in Roundabout Recollection
The author was travelling in ireland
I drove down to the station on
faint chance Of catching the train
Dublin. When I got out Of the cab
the station a bright faced boy
costed me. s35
"Ah, sure sir. you've just missed
train" he said. s..
1t was true. Lbooked my luggage g
ascertained when the next train wol
leave. While I was waiting the
came up to me and asked me for
tip. ~
What for?" I asked.
Sure, sir, I told you that you ~,
too late" he unblushirgly responded
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-12-02

THE governor had not long beer
minister to Russia. before he became
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-12-02
Getting at tn. Facts.
From the Wash.

Directory Canvasser-What is your
husbands occupation?
Mrs: O'Hoolihan-sure, an it's q
shovel engineer on a railroad he do be.
Directory Canvasser-You mean q
civil engineer. don't you?
Mrs. O'Hoolihan-Faith. an yez may
be rotght. sor. He's civil. enough. Oim
-afther thinkin'. but anyway, he shovcls
h a into the engine.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-12-02

pulp, putting the latter throughsa lei
on squeezer. Dice 12 bananas and
to them two-tfirds their measureme
In lemon juice. Sweeten to taste
add a gill of ice water to make
proper consistency. Serve the mixtu
jelly dessert next day.) On top OF Ga
one. heap a tablespoonful OF ptstacl
ice, with a maraschino cherry In &C
ter. The pistachio ice may be omit
and candied cherries may be used.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-12-02

Banana and Lemon Cocktail.
From the Chicago Record-Herald.
Wash and dry or clean cloth 10 lem
ons; then cut thick slice from small
end Of each and carefully scoop out the
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-12-02
Innocence at Homs.
From LippfncottsaL

The cartoonist's wife was talking
q friend.
Il just know Fred didn't want
work ut the ONCE last night she Cd
why, how do you know?' was ASK
Because in his sleep he said, wi
I'll stay. but I don't know what
draw"
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-12-02

Brief association with the man who
says bright and original things shows
that he is a repeater.
The Jasper news., 1909-09-23

Tho millinery opening at the Vogue
Hat Shop Friday and Saturday was
quite an event, the crowd probably
among the largest aud the goods shown
as handsome or handsomer then ever
before. The fall styles In hats seem to
have more of the saving grace ofbeauts
about them then any new styles for
many seasons past. The Vogue" was
very Handsomely decorated aud there
was music during both days Of the OPP
ening. Miss Hendricks also reports a
brisk sale both days, showing that the
new shapes are ',cntching on early.
The Jasper news., 1909-09-23

Evelyn Thomson Of Sheldon, who Inns
been visiting here fer several weeks
past, wss called home Tuesday by the
iIiuess.ot her mother MRS JAS. Thomson.
Mrs. Thnmson,s condition is not serious,
we nnderstad. w.
The Jasper news., 1909-09-23

Kaw brand Fertilizer is reduction
of Kansas City stock yard manure.
There's no fertilizer sold that will help
your land more. Sold at Schroeder ele.
vator. S.12.
The Jasper news., 1909-09-23

The local 1. o. o. r. drill team went
up to Lamar Tuesday night and tuck
some candidates through the first de-
gree. AS usual they did the job in fine
shape and got many compliments on
their work.
The Jasper news., 1909-09-23

Co. Collector Robt. Sloan was here
one day last week postiog notices for
his annual tax collecting thur over the
country. AS will he noted in another
column he will. he in, Jasper, at the
Farmers 4 Merchants bank Oh Oct
% and %.
The Jasper news., 1909-09-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Mueller OF San An
tonic, Tex, arrived yesterday to visit
with jacob and VIM. Kaderly, northwest
of town. They are relatives OF the
Kadsrly.
The Jasper news., 1909-09-23

An unusually clever sign artist visit.
ed town last week and several of our
merchants took advantage of his pres
ence to have their windows adorned
with handsome signs.
The Jasper news., 1909-09-23

Frank Boots is back on duty as night
watch. We were without night Of
ficer for quite while, as Mr., Boots was
on day duty and the pight vacancy was
not filled urtil he decided to try the old
job again.
The Jasper news., 1909-09-23

Charley Kitterman has accepted a
position as hamberniaid in the Stevens
livery barn.
The Jasper news., 1909-09-23

Frank Mayors came in from ST. Louis
Tuesday. He has thrown up his job as
mail clerk and hencefourth will devote
all his attention to his Arizona mining
interests.
The Jasper news., 1909-09-23

G. S. Wallar autoed over from Sar-
coke Sunday to take Mrs Wallar home,
the latter having spent several days
here with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Iii
Hendricks.
The Jasper news., 1909-09-23

Miss Ethel Thornton returned to her
home at Milo Monday, after week g
visit here with he family OF her broth
er, l.. e. Thornton
The Jasper news., 1909-09-23

Mrs. s. @. Snyder who has spent the
greater part OF the summer with her
parents, MIR, and Mrs. Jacob Frick, re-
turned to her home in Kansas City Sun
day,
The Jasper news., 1909-09-23

Lonnie Strecker goes to Joplin to.
morrow to attend meeting of the offic-
ials of the Mo..Kans. high school
League.
The Jasper news., 1909-09-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Rose of Dublin neigh
borhood moved into the Jas. Thompson
property Monday.
The Jasper news., 1909-09-23

Mrs. w. A. Wheeler left Sunday for
Montana, where they make their future
home. Mr.. Wheeler will follow later
with their goods.
The Jasper news., 1909-09-23

Miss Mabel HefIey returned to Garth
age Friday after week spent with Miss
Lula Lawson here.
The Jasper news., 1909-09-23

Take your eggs and butter TO Gran
dal. Bros. and get fresh meat and fresh
groceries. 8 lii
The Jasper news., 1909-09-23

Mr., and Mrs. Hill CT Carthage spent
Friday here with their daughter, Miss
Lucreta.
The Jasper news., 1909-09-23

You'll never fnd better hard wheat
-four than Sweetheart" -four, sold at
Schootr's elevator. You can also get it
at any grocery in Jasper. 812.
The Jasper news., 1909-09-23

Miss Minnie Sanford who has been
employed as stenographer by Joplin
firm. returned home Tuesday morning
and will not return to Joplin at present.
The Jasper news., 1909-09-23

Joy Kearney returned yesterday from
sojourn of several weeks 10 Colorado.
The Jasper news., 1909-09-23

Q. E. Vantrees was among Jasper Wis
itos to Carthage Tuesday.
The Jasper news., 1909-09-23

Mrs. d. l.. Wheat who has been visit
ing with MI. and Mrs. j, r. Wheat aud
family, has returned 10 her home at
Rogers, AK.
The Jasper news., 1909-09-23

Bob Thompson and Bob Hurt wer,
down from Lamar last Thursday visiting
friends.
The Jasper news., 1909-09-23

Three rooms to rent, uufurpished, or
will sell place, room house, ln Jasper
2t. L. ID. SMITH.
The Jasper news., 1909-09-23

Mrs. Roger Tallman returned to her
home in Montapa, after two weeks
visit here with MIR. and Mrs. II. L. Tall
man,
The Jasper news., 1909-09-23

W. f. Miller was down from Kansas
City over Sunday and while here ar.
ranged for the News to visit him another
year.
The Jasper news., 1909-09-23

Crow Nero. Co. rays highest market
price for products.
The Jasper news., 1909-09-23

T. l.. earns Of Kansas City was here
from Friday till Monday visiting his
sisters, Mines. A. r. Bowers and e. A,
Schepck,
The Jasper news., 1909-09-23

A party of young people picuick ed
out Oh Postum Sunday.
The Jasper news., 1909-09-23

Buy II. G X. coffee at Crandall Bros.
and get nice dish free with every
package.
The Jasper news., 1909-09-23

Grow Nero. Co. carry full line Of
the celebrated W. r. corsets.
The Jasper news., 1909-09-23

D. B. Thomson of Kansas City is Wis.
iting here with his brother, w. Nj,
Thomson.
The Jasper news., 1909-09-23

Little Miss Mona Whitesel is sick
with typhoid fever.
The Jasper news., 1909-09-23

Cash or trade for produce Of all kinds
at j. r. Wheat's, the south side grocer
The Jasper news., 1909-09-23

Try the Sweetheart -four at Grow
Mere. Co.
The Jasper news., 1909-09-23

A. W. Cassidy has been buying goods
in Kansas City this week.
The Jasper news., 1909-09-23

Earl Grain was up from Carthage
over Sunday
The Jasper news., 1909-09-23

Mr.. Hill of Stotts City was visiting
friends in Jasper y esterday.
The Jasper news., 1909-09-23

Percy Raney was down flom Eldorado
Sunday.
The Jasper news., 1909-09-23

Perry Gresham was up from Carthage
Monday