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Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1909-08-06

Our efficient Postmistress, Mrs.
Lena Henderson, left, Tuesday,
for New York City, where she
accompanies her aunt, Mrs. Par.
meal, who will spend the remain
der of her life with her daughter
Mrs. Parmeal has lived in St. 10.
seph with her sister, Mrs. Laura
Bondurant, q number of years
and is beloved by a large circle
of friends, who wish her every
comfort in her declining days.
Returning Mrs. Henderson will
visit her daughter, Miss Lena
Henderson, Of the faculty of the
University of Tennessee, near
Knoxville. During Mrs. Hender-
sons absence the Post Office at
st. Joseph will be in charge of
her sister, Mrs. Beaubien, assist
ed by Miss Laura Bondurant.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1909-08-06

Prof. A. B. Brady of the facul.
ty of Chamberlain-Hunt Acade-
my, Port Gibson, was a visitor
to Tensas this week, soliciting
students for his school. Cham.
berlain-Hunt is a very popular
college, conducted on high plane
and possesses many advantages
that make for the mental and
moral welfare of the students.
The faculty is exceptionally strong
and the college is well located in
a dry, clean town, convenient of
access, and surrounded by an at
mosphere of religion that must
reflect in the characters of all
about whom the Appropriateness
is cast. The immediate site of the
school is admirably selected, the
buildings large and modern, hand
some, sanitary and comfortable.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1909-08-06
Death of Mrs. ]. c. Hamilton.

The sad news of the death of
Mrs. J. G. Hamilton was received
here Tuesday and was heard with
intense regret by our people, to
many of whom she was we'll known.
having accompanied Mr.. Hamil-
ton here on several occasions, and
the sympathy of our entire COM
munity is rendered her stricken
husband in his great grief.
The Baton Rouge Advocate con-
tanned the following mention of
Mrs. Hamilton's death:
A telegram was received this morning
by Mr.. a. 5. Vredenburgh from Mr.. J..
@. Hamilton, announcing the death in
Denver at an early hour this morning of
MIR. Hamilton's wife in that city and con-
veying the further information that her
interment would take place tomorrow.
The news came as a distinct shock TO the
community, which had looked upon the
handsome woman as an embodiment of
perfect health and whose cheerful dispo-
sltion had strengthened that belief.
In his telegram Mr.. Hamilton merely
stated that Mrs. Hamilton had died this
morning, and gave malaria as the direct
cause of her demise.
The deceased left here last Thursday to
visit her father and mother in Denver
and had reached that city Saturday in
company with Mr.. Hamilton. When they
left Mr.. Hamilton had only intended go
ing as far as Memphis, but doubtless his
wife's health must have made him de-
eide to go as far as Denver.
Mrs. Hamilton was woman of charm
ing personality, whose sunny disposition
had sendeared her to host of friends.
To her husband, Mr.. J. c. Hamilton,
and her sister, Mrs. Howard Jennings,
profound sympathy is expressed.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1909-08-06

by. Sheriff John Shelton o.
Waterproof brought up a negro
named Jerry White on Saturday
wanted there for burglary. The
store of Mr.. A, Massony had been
raided three times of late, and
some goods missed after each raid
were found at the house of the
negro arrested. Upon the appear
ance of the officers the negro fled
The officers gave pursuit and fear
full that the negro would escape
opened fire, one bullet taking eff
feet in his right shoulder. The
wound was treated at Waterproof
by DR.. Slicer, the Parish Coroner.
After being placed in jail Drs.
Lilly & Adams have also been at
tending him. The negro is under
stood to have a confederate, but
who has not yet been apprehend-
ed.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1909-08-06
The Revival Meeting.

As announced last week, the Rev. DIR.
Nourse, Synodical Evangelist of the Pres
byterian Church for this State, assisted
by Prof. Jefferson of California, singer
OF national fame, has been conducting a
revival meeting at the Union Church since
Sunday, holding morning and evening
services.
DIR. Nourse is a forceful speaker, a
strong reaIpner and deep thinker. He
is man az great strength of character,
and one who does not "mince" words.
He tells his congregation what he thinks,
and in language that cannot be misun-
derstood. There may be some-we trust
none, however-who do not relish some
of his utterances, but if any there be the
fault is theirs, not his. He merely relates
the Story of the Cross and mans obliga-
ton to his Maker. His style is plain and
simple, byt convincing. He invites every
one attend his services, but begs no one.
He proposes to hold this meeting ii he
must preach to empty pews. His duty
will then be performed. The opportunity
is theirs to accept or reject. He draws a
very clear line between the sheep and
the goats-the good and the bad-and
obliterates all neutral ground. The ques-
ton is resolved to the crucial point, "For
or Against" He pleads with his congre-
CATION to accept Jesus as their Saviour,
showing convincingly the benefits of the
Christian life as compared to the oppo-
site. He tells his congregation that he
realizes how inconvenient it is to leave
business and household duties to attend
church twice day, but he can also i'm
agine how inconvenient it must be to die
unprepared. He puts the matter to his
hearers as cold, business proposition,
in which the certainty of happiness and
comforts incident to faith in the Blessed
Redeemer as experienced by the Christ
ian, are compared to the uncertainty, the
lisquietude and unrest of the skeptic.
Prof. Jefferson is truly a wonderful
singer and is devoting his life and magic
voice to his Masters work. He trains
the congregation to sing, and his solos
are indeed rare treats. He sings to the
congregation the beautiful story of Jesus
and gradually watts into their souls in
sweet rhythmic measure the glad tidings
of great joy. No one once hearing Prof.
Jefferson sing will hesitate to return
the chance is too rare and the pleasure
too great to be neglected.
The congregations are gradually grow
ing larger at each service and are not
confined to class or creed. The general
public is included in the invitation and
everybody is welcome.
The usual service will be omitted Sat
urday night, but song service will be
held, which all the unsteady inclined are
urged to attend.
The meeting will probably continue
through next week.
The hour for morning service is fixed
at 10 O'Clock and for the evening service
at $50.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1909-08-06


Leroy Clark, a young St. Jo-
seph negro, unfortunately pos
sessed of a little "ederkashon, "
allowed his book learning to lead
him into wrong-doing and Incl
dentally into Jail while on visit
to Natchez. Perhaps having heard
Of the trick being done before and
tracks hidden, Clark carefully
wrote out a check for $500 OH
the Bluff City Savings Bank, q
colored financial institution of
Natchez, and signing the name
Of Frank Bailey, a colored farm
er of this parish, who does bust
ness with that bank, proceeded to
the bank with the bogus instru-
ment, which he succeeded in get
ting cashed without arousing sus-
picion. Encouraged by his first
experience, he then drew another
check, on the Bank of st. Joseph,
for $500, af1ixing the signature
of Geo. II. Woods, q colored
merchant of st. Joseph, endors-
ing same with the name of anoth-
er negro, also living here, and
presented to the same colored
bank, and again to his delight
his paper was honored. Embold-
ened by his two successes, and
seeing how easily it came, he then
repaired to the Britton e. Koontz
Bank and presented a check for
$4,000 over the bogus signature
Of a prominent St: Joseph firm,
with fictitious endorsement, all
checks having been made payable
to Charley Jones. But here his
good luck did not stand him in
hand. The cashier Immediately
turned him over to the police,
since which time he has been de-
tanned in Natchez to answer to the
charge of forgery. The Woods
check on Bank of st. Joseph was
refused payment and promptly
returned to Bluff City Savings
Bank.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1909-08-06
Death Of Mrs. Wade NetteryiIIe.

Our community was sorely
grleved to learn of the unexpect.
ed death at DR.. Chamberlain
Sanitarium in Natchez OH Tues
day night of Mrs. Wade Meter.
vile of Tensas parish. Mrs. Net.
terville had been ill for some time
but her condition was not consid-
cred dangerous and the news oil
her death was great shock to
her many friends.
Mrs. Netterville before marriage
was Miss Susie Hair, daughter OF
Mr.. j. d. Hair, well-known in
Tensas, where he lived for mum.
Der of years. She made her home
with her aunt, Mrs. w. H. Ally,
on Balmoral. She had been mar
ried about two years. Besides her
husband she leaves q baby-boy.
Deceased spent her entire mar
ried life on Pamela plantation, of
which Mr.. Netterville is manager,
and had made many very close
friends in st. Joseph.
To her grief-stricken husband
the sympathy of large circle of
friends is extended.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1909-08-06
ORDINANCE No Q

An Ordinance Relative to Dogs. Proh;h-
iting Their Running at Large With
In the Corporate Limits and Provid-
ing Penalty Therefor.
Section /. Be it ordained 10y the Mavov
and Board OF Aldermen of the VILLAGE az
st. Joseph, That it shall be unlawful for
any person residing in the Village az 81
Joseph to own any dog, or animal Of the
dog kind without first obtaining from the
lax Collector a tag, which shall be
placed around the neck of said dog. and
Tor which tag the owner OF said dog shall
pay annually Sl.00 for male and s.. 90
for q female, and the fund so collected
shall be placed in the general fund Of the
treasury.
Section 2. Be it further ordained. &c.
That all dogs running at large withou,
a license tag shall be shot with n shot
gun, and the Mayor is fully authorized
to enforce this SECTION.
Section 3. Be it further ordained. &c.
That If any slut or bitch, while in heat
be found running at large in the Village
Of st. Joseph, whether with or without
4 license tag, the Marshal shall immedi-
ately kill her or cause it 10 be done. and
the owner, If known, shall be fined not
less than $500, and in default Of pay
ment shall be confined in the parish Jail
not less than 80 days.
Which being read in full was consid-
cred by sections, and after being so con-
'ldered, was finally passed, the vote on
he final passage being taken by ''yeas''
and mays" and resulting as follows:
Yeas Curry, Newell and Skinner.
'Nays"-None.
Adopted-June 9Th, 1901.
w, NJ. DAVIDSON, Mayor.
JOSIAH p. Scorr, Clerk.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1909-08-06
Cotton i'm Tensas.

The cotton crop in Tensas parish, La.
is in as good condition as any parish in
North Louisiana, according to the views
OF Ct. c. Goldman, Jr., of Goldman, la.
expressed to reporter for the The Dem
ocrat.
ut is true that Tensas will make less
than half the crop made last year." said
Mr.. Goldman, "but this is not due to
the condition of the crop to-day, but
rather to the immense reduction in acre
age.
louisiana will export considerable
corn this season, as the supply far ex-
ceeds the local demand. Most Of the re-
duced cotton acreage is now flourishing
with the finest corn the parish has ever
raised. "-Natchez Democrat.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1909-08-06
A Former St. Joseph Man.

The following notice from the
Times-Democrat of Capt. E. G..
Carter, now a prominent steam
boatman out of the port of New
Orleans, will be read with inter-
est by his friends in St. Joseph,
where he lived for several years
and was engaged in the jewelry
and repair business. Capt. Carter
has made quite a success as a
steamboatman and is universally
popular in river circles. Accom-
panying the article in the I'D.
was also a splendid likeness OF
Capt. Carter which was readily
recognized by his friends who
knew him here.
Captain f. G.. Carter is one OF the en-.
terprising and progressive Carter broth
ers, who will be within the next two
weeks operating the largest fleet of steam
boats out of New Orleans. 1t is unde
his guidance that the business is so care
fully managed.
1t was in 1897 that Capt. Carter start
ed his steamboating days. He gave NJ
the jewelry business in st. Joseph, La.
going on the old steamer ''U and T. a
one of the owners. This boat had jus
been built at the Towards shipyard
Jacksonville, KY, and was making it
first trip out of st. Joseph to Alexandria
When the gu and II was sold severa
months afterwards, he then, with hi
brothers, had the Red River built, anC
operated it between New Orleans anC
Shreveport.
In 1902 they sold the Red River to thu
Red River Line and built the steamer ii
NJ. Carter, operating it in the Black ant
Ouachita rivers trade. In 1902 they haC
the Columbia built, of which Capt. Car
ter is now commander. Besides the Co
lumbia they have the big steamer vii
liam Garig and the Concordia, which
was purchased by them several days ago
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1909-08-06
SATURDAY the 18th day Of AUGUST,
A. D. 1909,

offer for sale at the Court House door,
in the town of st. Joseph, in this parish,
between the hours of IL O'Clock a. M.
and O'Clock +. M, to the highest bid
der, the following described property.
situated in the Parish Of Tensas, State
of Louisiana, to-wit, and seized in
above styled matter:
That certain lot of ground in the
Village of Newellton, Louisiana, to-
gether with all the buildings and Inn
proyements thereon, purchased by said
NJ. j. Lewis at Sheriff's sale in suit Of
IL. Abraham q Son VS.. s. l.. Coin, on
the 10th day of July, 1905, which deed
is recorded in Notarlal Record 1O-
page 46l on July 18th, 1905, records OF
the Parish of Tcnsas.
Also that certain piece or parcel OF
land adjoining the 'Gemn saloon prop
erty on the North side, measuring ten
feet in width along the public road and
running distance OF 81 feet to Lake
St. Joseph, being that same strip OF
land purchased by said mortgager from
Jno. Cammack by deed before Louis
Buckner, Notary Public, dated March
3lst, 1905, and recorded in records Of
this parish.
Also that certain strip of land meas
uring four feet in width along Lake
ST. Joseph public road and running 81
feet to Lake st. Joseph to the edge
of the water thereof, sold by A. Sale
mon to NJ. ]. Lewis by deed of date
March 4, 1907, passed before Louis
Buckner, a Notary Public in and for
Tensas Parish.
Terms of Sale: Cash.
JOHN HUGHES, Sheriff.
ST.. JosEPH, La, July 20, 1909.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1909-08-06
Notice to Owners of Docs.

NOTICE is hereby given that ON and
after August 10th the ordinance relas;s'a
70 dogs running at large without taes
VIII be rlgidly enforced, and all docs
found on the streets without tags win IL
Killed. The price of the tags is; for
males 90, for females $500. Tags ara
on hand and can be had from the under.
signed.
That the public may thoroughly nm.
ierstand the requirements made Of the
Marshal in, the matter of killing docs
the ordinance is herewith Reproduced
Respectfully,
j. V. BEEMIS, Town Marshal
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1909-08-06
New Light Notes.

Mr.. C. L. Clark and Miss Jen-
ME Lynch, of Newellton, spent
Sunday here as the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. J. r. Lynch.
Mr.. J. w. Osborn made q bust
ness trip to franklin parish, Mon
day.
Mrs. J. B. Hansbrough and
children of Crowville, La, are
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. r. B.
Lynch.
Mr.. John Blanche of ST. Jo-
seph spent Sunday with his broth
er, Mr.. Alex Blanche.
Mrs. II. J. Lea, Jr., of WINS
boro, who has been visiting her
mother, Mrs. l. S. Osborn, for
the past three weeks, returned
home Sunday, accompanied by
Mrs. Osborn.
Mr.. J. A. Vesey left Sunday for
lOkolona, Miss, where he will join
his family, who is visiting there
| Mrs. ]. r. Lynch and children
are visiting friends and relatives
in Gilbert, La.
| Mr.. LYMAN Solomon of New
lellton was here OH business yes.
terday.
| We are glad to say that Mr.
III. r. Lynch, who has been con
fined to his bed for the past two
weeks is up again.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1909-08-06

Mr.. Jas. r. Clark, formerly Of
Oneonta, this parish, but for some
years of Issaquena county, Miss,
where he is engaged in planting,
was q visitor to st. Joseph this
week. Mr.. Clark reports very good
crops in the Mississippi delta and
says the bell weeviI has not APP
peared in his section thus far.
Mr.. Clark is just now represent
ing the Union OIL Co., of New
Orleans.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1909-08-06
Notice to Teachers.

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given a, :.
! will conduct an examination for uiat
teachers in the High School bniId;n"sn i y
IT. ~. Joseph on August 10Th, 9th and Ssh
INC examination will begin on the 2et5
INST. at 10 O'Clock in the morning. anu
all applicants are requested to renoyt
promptly at that hour. i0por'
Applicants must furnish pen and ~.
per and bring one dollar, as the law m II;
reefs, Tor the institute fund. Va
Applicants must come prepared 10
spend more than one day, as ii win W. ~
quire two or three days to completa ~ ~,
wor K. Eight hours will constitute = da VIC
work. " uay ;
THOS. NJ. WADE,
Parish superintendent
NEwELLToS, La, Aug. LIST, 1909.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1909-08-06
Bankrupt Sale.

In the Matter OH
Blaekman Bros. In Bankruptcy.
Bankrupts.
BY VIRTUE of an order OF sale issued
by the Referee of the Monroe Division
and to me directed, / will on SATUR-
DAY the 18th day of AUGUST, A. ID:
1909, at the late place of business Of
Blaekman Brothers, in the Town Of st.
Joseph, Louisiana, offer for sale the en-
tire stock Of goods, merchandise by them
surrendered.
An inventory Of this property il on
file in the Office of the Referee at Mon
roe, Louisiana, or may be had on APP
plication to me.
The sale 10 be made for cash to the
highest bidder, subject to confirmation
by the Referee.
JNO. b. HAYS, JR., Trustee.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1909-08-06

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. G. Young
leave shortly week for Knoxville,
Tenn, where they will engage in
business. Their many friends in
st. Joseph and Tensas parish re-
greet very much to lose them from
our midst, but wish them the
greatest success IN their new home.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1909-08-06

A little colored boy named Al
fred Newman, son of Eph New
man, while in swimming in the
lake just below town, last week
got beyond his depth and drowned
His body was recovered and al
inquest held, the finding of which
was accidental death by drown
inp.n
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1909-08-06

A severe thunder storm swept
over this section last Friday night
but little damage was done by
wind. A house on the Gibson
place was struck by lightning, but
fortunately not burned. A negro
occupant was knocked insensible
by the shock. A very good rain
followed which was much needed
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1909-08-06

The attention of hunters is
called to the card of the Parish
Game Warden, Mr.. Chas. John
ston, who notifies the public that
he intends to vigorously enforce
the game laws this season and
arrest and prosecute every ohe,
male or female, hunting without
license. The license blanks are
IN sale at the Sheriff's office and
quite q number have been issued
already.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1909-08-06
FOR SALE.

PLANTATION situated on Lake Bruenf
containing 1000 acres open land, loo
acres in timber; 30 mules, full equipment
Of Implements; 1000 bushels corn. Ran
Road depot on property. Property OK
cellently adapted for rice. Apply to-
A. Il. GREEN, Atty, st. Joseph, La
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1909-08-06

A rice expert sent here last week
to examine the rice crop in this
parish made very favorable report
especially on that of Mr.. w. f.
Denny, which he pronounced ideal
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1909-08-06

The School Superintendent is
haying the st. Joseph high school
building thoroughly renovated in
preparation for the coming term
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1909-08-06

Jockey Club, Mocha and Java
Brand Coffee, Parched in Bean
and Ground, 8 full pounds, 81 90
Best coffee on market.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1909-08-06
S. MARKS & CO.,
No. $500
NJ. J. LEWIS.

DUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given
Il that by virtue of writ Of Seiz-
ure and sale to me directed by the above
name Honorable Court In the above
STYLED matter. will on
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1909-08-06

Fresh shipment White Dove
Hams at Karpe's.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1909-08-06

Grated and sliced, eyeless aud
coreless pineapple for sherberts,
25c can at Karpe's.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1909-08-06

Arnell, Elizie Hollins. Susie
Barrow, Capt. B 7 Howard, James
Brady, Laura Nickles, Jennie
Braks, Emile Piner, Clacy
Eledsoe, Rachel Reed, Jonie
Bornes, Amanda White, Abner
Clark, Leroy Woods, Daisy
Ferguson, James Woods, ].
Georys, Mary Young, William
Persons calling for the above letters viii
please say Advertised, ;" and can procure
same by paying one cent for each letter.
/. {. HENDERSON, pm.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1909-08-06
JUDICIAL ADVERTISEMENT.
AND SALE.

SEIZURE AND SALE.
State Of Louisiana, Parish of Tensas,
10th District Court.
S. MARKS & CO.,
VS.. No. $3.50
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1909-08-06
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

Remaining in the St. Joseph Posi-
Office for week ending July 81.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1909-08-06

We are glad to say that Mr..
]. r. Lynch, who has been con-
fined to his bed for the past two
weeks is up again.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1909-08-06

Mr.. LYMAN Solomon of New
elton was here OH business yes
terday.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-07-15

jury and cases other than those arising In
actions Of quo warrauto aud mnndamuS.
Section !. \ Judge for the ~e'entecnth
judicial circuit shall be elected at an cleo.
ton To- hc held in the several towns. wards
and precincts uf said circuit GA the nrst
Tuesday of ApEii, l!Ei, which election Shall
be conducted ANA the votes given ihereat
CuHsassed Ia ali respects IN accordance
with the existing aWs provided Tor the
election OF circuit judges. 1be tci n 81
shall commence on the nrst MoHd Hy OF
January, 1910 Notice Of such election
shall be given as now provided 10y law Tor
the election Of circuit judges ..-,,
Section S. \ judge for the nineteenth
judicial circuit shall be elected at he eiec.
ton To be- held III the several towns; wards
and precincts OF said circuit on the hfst
Tuesday of April 1909. which election shall
he conducted ana the votes given lbeteat
rauyassed IN all rcppctS In accordance with
tie existing laws providing Tor the election
OF circuit judges. The term of Office OF the
judge chosen at such election shan com
mcHuc on the first Monday in january iJIo
Notice Of such election shall lie given rs
provided by law for the election OF circuit
judges
section q. Tntn the first Monday In Jan
nary, 1910. the several counties comprising
the nineteenth judicial circuit ana Juneau
county SHAH, for judicial purposes, remain
pHrts of tho judicial circuits to when thtN
are now attached aud until that tlme the
respective judges Of said circuits shall con
tinup To hold the terms OF court therein us
heretofore.
section 10. All laws or parts OF laws
conflicting With any OF the provisions OF
this act, are hereby repealed 40 far ~ they
conflict With this act and no further.
Section II. This act shall take effect
and be in force from and after It's passage
aud Publication,
Approved Mar, T. 1909.