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Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-12-14
Mrs. J. c. Lovel.

Mrs. J. c.. Lovel, born Alice
Clav Exum, died at her home IN
this town last Wednesday NOR
ming after an illness OF several
weeks. She had not long resi-
ded here, moving here from AS
sum mption in the month of March
Deceased leaves d hus band, who
is a civil engineer, and four CHI
dren, one but five weeks of age,
her mother and other relatives,
besides a large nun Der OF
friends. Her remains we're inter
red in ST. Johns Cemetery after
ceremonies at the home. which
were ,cond ucted by Rev. L. Pelle'
tier of the Presbyterian Church,
of which faith deceased was q
mem ber. The funeral was large
ly attended and was heart rem
ding.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-12-14
Armand Aucoin.

Mr.. Armand AucOin died in New
Orleans last Monday at the adj
vAnced age of "a years. He had
ap to few years ago been resi-
dent of this town, spending the
greater portion of his life in this
community, being native of this
parish, His remains were brought
here on Monday afternoon and re
maiued at the home of Mrs. Leo
Aucoin from which place they wrre
inferred on last afternoon Dr-
ceased had a number of relatives
| in this parish and town who are
left to mourn his loss. His re
mains were inferred in st. Josrph
Catholic Cemetery after services
at the Catholic Church. The fune
raj was largely attended.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-12-14
FARMERS HEADED
FOR LAFOU.RCHE.
Last week party Of 140 northern
and eastern farmers were inthls
parish inspecting reclaimed and
other lands.
Many were taken over the Gheens
Plantation which was recently
purchased bya western syndicate
The forty two thousand acres con-
tanned in the plantation to be
cut up into small farms.

Last week a party of some one
hundred and forty or more far
mers from eastern, western and
northern states spent several
davs in Lafourche visiting re-
claimed lands bout twelve miles
south of Lockport, as well as
lands composing and in the i'm me
diate vicinity of Gheens Planta-
tiOn.
The party means BUSINESS and
we understand that the majority
of the party, if not all, will re-
turn to invest in the lands.
Quite a nun Der were investiga-
ting for hundreds of others who
are expected to follow them out
and invest in the lands. The
land as is known was purchased
by western syndicate some
few months ago as announced IN
this paper for one and one nall
million dollars.
The purchasers busted them
selves in showing these farmers
these lands as we'll as reclaimed
lands in the same section. Lit IS
reported that a thriving commu-
nity will be esta blished and III
the next few months that rail
road facilities and Accommodations
will be given these people.
Eat the best Taffy Candy made
,I, bu -nrae Sa---'~'
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-12-14
{ Citizens Bank of Laf0urChe,
CAPITAL $4O,OOO.OO.


ana we cool in'i "
banking rooms
how entrusted TO
no expense
and We also lnstaieoa
nominal sum TO hose
additional Oh sae
carefully chosen from among o''i
OF progressive thoeh
iberalm management
further the business interests
OF the entire COM
HI
We patronage PROMISE 'n"' w.
urteousa anden please
Howell V-Frest b. u Ne N-rrest" . w.
prst n L. Sims j. Clement, Asst C"ner
DIRECTORS.
T. Roger j. W. Lepine.
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Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-12-14
Did you pay your poll tax !

Governor Sanders published his
side of the senatorial fight last Sum
day and of course showed how the
people wanted Thornton. He dod
ged the primary question lie show
ed that all the congressional dis
tricts went for Judge Thornton save
the third which Broussard carried
by four votes and the fourth Thorn h
ton lost by one. Without the New
Orleans vote Thornton was elected,
he carried south Louisiana, he car
r;ed north Louisiana. He did moi
say it, but he intimated that he
would continue controlling the LeglE
lature and the state anu that INT
| next time the people would do JUS
what he wanted them to DO.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-12-14

The increase in population IN
the Parish of Lafourche accor-
ding to The report given out by
the Census Bureau for 1910 Is
33, Ill souls, whereas for 1900 1t
was 28, S82 and for 1890 it was
22,O95. The increase in the last
ten years being less than the pre-
vious ten. The increase IN the
last ten years in this parish, des-
pite the great influx of immigra-
ton settling on reclaimed lands
was only 1929 souls, an increase
of Ia GA per cent over 1900.
The increase in the state for
the same period, ten years, was
1919 per cent. The population OF
the entire state is 1,656, 1888 or
an increase over 1900 of 274, 1853,
that is 1919 per cent. The popu-
lation of the state in 1890 was
LIB, 587.
The parishes that enjoyed the
greatest increase were Orleans,
St. Landry and Calcasieu. In
parishes where there was the
greatest diversitication the in
crease is noted as being the
greatest. In Ascension there
was a decrease instead OF an in
crease. Our sister parish of Ter
hawever is just five hun
dred short. of what JnlS PARISH
was in 1900 aud 479l less UlaH
we have 10 day. While Assump-
tion gained over three thousand,
it is 1888 short of our population.
The other parishes besides AS
cension showing a decrease are
Bossier, Catahoula, East Fell.
ciana, Madison, Plaquemlnes,
Pointe Coupe. Red River, Tensas
and West Feliciana.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-12-14

News was receive... here early
monday morning in telegram adj
dressed by Congressman Broussard
to Judge Whitmell P. Martin to the
effect that Justice Edouard Doug
kas White former Lafourche
boy, and still a
plantation owner in this parish,
where all of his ancestors, his
father and mother are buried,
was appointed chief Justice of
the Supreme Court of the United
States. Justice White practiced
law at the Lafourche bar and in
New Orleans aud is known to
many of our citizens advanced in
years, as clever bare footed boy
living in the upper portion OF the
parish ON the White Plantation,
| managed by Col. Thomas Beary.
He visits here yet every year and
previous to his taking up his re-
sidence at Washington D. G.. was
| a weekly visitor here always cal
| ling on the late Father Menard,
who was his god father and be-
tween whom their existed the
greatest love aud admiration, he
being practical catholic.
Justice White was Judge OF
the State Supreme Court and was
appointed to the Uuited States
Supreme Court by President
TWfHffiaRRe Writ Rs fhafias hafia daa dhala feasssu tefRe fe-
ouently mentioned as a candidate
! for appointment by the President as
/ Chief Justice, it was thought that
| he would not win out; although all
! were eager to see him so deservedly
honored. The mutual admiration
existing between President TAFT and
| Chief Justice White is something re
markable as we'll as pleasing to all
who ever heard either gentleman
speak of the other.
Judge Martin on receiving the
news submitted the same to the To-
cal har and bench and both joined
in sending the following telegram
Hon. E. D. White, Washington
D. c., The bench and bar OF La
fourche extend hearty congratula-
tions, upon your deserved promo
ton to the exalted position OF Chief
Justice of the Uuited States. (Sign-
ed) L. P, Caillouet, circuit Judge.
w. P. Martin, District Judge, Tay.
lor Beattie, John S. Billieu, A. F.
Knobloch, Thomas A. Badeaux, W.
E. Howell, J. A. O. Coignet Fran
els Knobloch and L. e. Caillouet.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-12-14
Mr.. Francis MccuIia died at his
home in this town last Friday af-
ter long illness.
Was one of the old citizens of the
town and owned considerable
property.

| Thibodaux last Friday lost an
other of its old and respected citizens
in Mr.. Francis McCulla, who had
reached the advanced age OF 80
years. Deceased together with four
brothers all natives of Ireland
came to this Country in the
early eighties. Two of the brothers
returned, but deceased and Mr.Jo
McCulla, who preceded him to the
grave about fourteen months ago,
remained in America. After few
years he with his brother John came
to Louisiana and were attracted to
California in 40, where after remain
ing few years they returned to
Thibodaux and spent the remain
der of their lives.
Deceased some fifty years ago
married Miss Mcclure and of this
union four sons survive, Messrs.
John, Frank, Thomas and William,
who with two grandsons, four grand
daughters and Mrs. McCulla are
left to mourn his loss. Mrs. McCul-
la has been critically i'll for some
time. Deceased was of quiet, un
assuming and very retiring disposi-
ton attending to HE business at
fairs. He pursued the occuption
of manufacturer of sugar and mola-
ses barrels for a long number of
years, the business still being opera
ted by the sons. Deceased also ac-
quired during his long residence
here coneid cradle property in town
| ".ra - :-Ih Avl,natal-
His remains were inferred in st.
Joseph Catholic Cemetery last Sat-
urday morning. after services at st.
Joseph Catholic Church, which
were participated in by Fathers
Rousseau, Chapon and Evanho.
The funeral was largely attended,
despite the inconvenient hour. the
death while not coming as surprise
was shock to the community
neverthlese as deceased had been re
ported improving the day previous.
The family has the sympathy OF
their numerous friends.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-12-14
Those Who Come and Go

Hon. Thomas A. Badeaux, was
a visitor to New Orleans this
week.
Prof. H. Bourgeois. formerly of
the Thibodaux College Faculty,
was visitor here last Sunday.
Mrs. Sidney Toups and Master
Lioneal Cafero and little Miss Sa-
die Caiero were visitors to Donald
sonville last week.
Messrs. F. H. Berdou, E. Le-
Blanc and 0. HI. Engerran attended
the K. C, meeting here Sunday.
Mrs. Jos Cafiero aud little son
are in New Orleans this week.
Mr.. Cleophas Savoie, of Lock,
port, paid US call last week.
The population of the United
States will approximate 81. .5OO,OOO.
The increase over 1900 will be 20.4.
The little town of Leesville, in
cameron parish, will soon have
thirty five thousand dollar public
school building.
The Parish of Jackson, this state
will erect new courthouse and jail
: to cost sixty thousand dollars.
The law creating the new parish OF
Eyangeline has been upheld by the
District Court at Opelousas,
The sheriff Office has been moved
from the court house to comfortable
4 and spacious quarters on the lower
E floor of the Empire Hotel. The
court house is at present entirely
vacated and has lost ite former ap-
I. pearance. There will be very little
of the old building left when the
J contractors get through with 1T.
9 The Southern Pacific will spend
i three hundred and thirty thou
n sand dollars in improving its pre-
" perty and Accommodations at Lafs
yette.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-12-14

The inmates of the insane asy-
lum at jackson La, will publish a
newspaper, wonder fit will be
an administration paper, and If
il viii secure official political re-
cognilion by securing constitu-
tional amendments every two
years.
Ladies Branch, Catholic
Knights of America will give a
celebration, including progress
sive euchre on the q inst. All
who avail themselves of this inyi
tation will have an agreea BILE eve.
ming.
TWENTY BOYS WANTED-to
work for Shetland pony, cart and
harness. Liberal pay to bright, boys.
besides the chance to earn a pony
Successful boys will be given per-.
manent positions which will not ir
terfere with other duties. Sidney
J. Boudreaux, Thibodaux La.
The Feast of the Immaculate
Conception was generally Oh
served by the Catholics of thi.
community, the business comm,
nifty being in large part Catholic
the major portion of the business
houses were closed for the day
Services, as on Sunday, the Hol.
Sacrifice of the Mass, was of
fered at the usual hours.
Congressman Ransdell was re-
elected president of the Rivers an
I Harbors Congress at Washington
, last week. The efforts of Mr.. Ran
dell certainly have been most en-
5 thusiastic. He will in all probab
l lity he heard from in the next sens
torial race as the candidate froI
north Louisiana and he will com
near winning.
A st. Louis man won a bet la
week to the effect that he coul
> drink twenty bottles of beer dai
for thirty days. He drank no watt
at all and he says that many da.
he drank over the amount, but
was not counted. He gained elevt
pounds by the trial and won a ne
suit Of clothes and $3.50.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-12-14
Judge Thornton
Elected Senator,
General Assembly last week elected
Judge Thorton OF Rapides Sena-
tor, as we stated last Wednesday
Full details had had not been recei
we'd, and our articles had been writ
ten the Sunday night previous to
the election.
Broussard, Wilkinson and Thomas
received scattering vote, but admin
istration had it's forces lined.

The General Assem- bly, last
week elected Judge Thornton OF
Rapides to fill the vacancy in the
United States Senate caused by
the death of Senator S. D. NC
Emery. The position had been
previously filled by electing Gov
ernor Sanders, who as is known,
afterwards resinged and appoin-
ted Judge Thornton and he then
had the Legislature to elect him.
There was much opposition
created and from the mass NEE.
tings held throughout the state
itappeared that the people were
pretty we'll aroused especially in
the third district. Quite num-
ber of people went to Baton
Rouge for the contest from this
place, as we'll as from all sections
of the state, espousing the cause
of the different candidates. Bob
Broussard it is said was given
splendid ovation when he spoke
Monday night.
The vote stood as follows on
joint ballot Thornton 1O6, Brous-
sard %, Wilkinson Z, Thomas II
in the Senate the vote was as fol-
lows: Thornton 80. Broussard 5,
Wilkinson 2, Thomes O. In the
House Thornton "a, Broussard
%, Wilkinson 5, Thomas, II, San
dcrs l.
The General Assem- bly, met at
or five minutes after
on Thursday morning, ana after
a few minutes session adjourned
sine die.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-12-14
A SIMPLE SAFEGUARD FOR MOTH
Frs.

Mrs d. Gilkeson, 326 Iugles
Ave, Youngstown, Ohio, galnrd
wisdom by experience. My litt'e
girl had a severe cold and cough' q
almost continuously. My sister re.
commended Foley's Honey and
Tar. The fist dose | gave her re
lieved the Inflammation III hel
throat and after using only one
bottle her throat and lungs were
entirely free from Inflammation
Since then always keep a bottle
of Foley's Honey and Tar in the
house. Accept no substitutes.
Lafourche DrnR store.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-12-14

Last Wednesday morning the
case of the Terre bonne Laid Com
pany VS.. The Police Jury of La.
fourche had "a slight airing and
owing to The very cold tempera
ture took but "a slight peep from
under cover and again retired to
hiding. The defense had long
list ct Witnesses cited most of
whom replied to their names
when called in court, and the
plaintiffs had none cited. The
plaintiffs, The Terre bone Land
Com pany, were ordered to show
thier possession ON an exception
coupled with an answer filed by
the parish, and the attorneys for
the plaintiffs took the ground
that the showing of possession
was to be tried before the cause
of action, SANDER of title, and
separately, therefore, the excep
tors, the Parish of Lafourche,
were necessarily made plaintiffs
for the exception and should be
made to submit their evidence
first, and if they did, then the
plaintiffs, made defendants in
exception, would state whether it
had any evidence to offer. The
Parish took the stand that the
rule of the court was that the
plaintiffs should show their pos
session on Wednesday aud accor-
dinghy refused to sub bmit Its evl'
dence until the plaintiff in the
case had offered its evidence.
The Judge asked the attorneys
who would submit their evidence
first and neither would do SO, but
both sides reiterated their state
ments and had them taken down
in short hand.
The Terre bonne Land Company
further objected to any evidence
being offered 10y parish, except
in rebuttaI, if the court rule
that the defense in the eXceptio u
the plaintiffs in the case, the Tel
rebonne Land company, bad tt
offer evideece first. If the
stand taken by the parish, which
is that the land com pany had tc
show possession Wednesday is
correct, the suit will in all proha
bility fall, if not it will go ON tt
trial. The Judge took the matter
under advisement, not wanting
10 decide the same from the
bench. The proposition is d
pretty one and has created mucf
interest among the mem oers ol
the local bar, as we'll as among
other attorneys, d mum Der ol
whom were present from dit
ferent parishes.
The Judge rendered decision
in the case Monday morning up
holding the contention of the pa
rish, iu that since the exception
was different from the general rui'
of exceptions aud that since posse'
sion was TO be shown that the plall
tiffs in the action had to produce
their evidence to show their posse
sion and that the defendant, th'
parish, could not be made to pro
dnce it's evidence first. A lndg
ment was rendered as of non sui
and Judgment will be signed u
court this morning. An appea
will in all probability be taken t
the Supreme Court although tn
higher court will hardly reversed
the Judgment sounds like good LAY
and the case in so far as the slal
der of title action is cOncerne
falls by the decision of the court
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-12-14
Different Orders
Elect Officers
Last week was the week for cleo
tions, there being an election al
most every night by the different
lodges.
Maccabees elect. Redmen elect,
Eagles elect, Knights of Columbus
elect and other orders.
Most of them will install in the
month of January, and all show
increase in their numbers.

Last week was week for elec
tiun of officers, as almost all or,
| ders in town elected officers, some
however having elected the week
previous. The different orders
in this community are still grow
ing and all promise well with
good aims and object in view.
The Knights of the Maccabees
elected the following officers
Francis l.. Knoblocb, c.; James
Scally Lieut.. Com mad; Thomas
Doherty Sergeant; David Scally
M. of A.; H. M. Btrgeron, Chap
lain; Guy KnobIoch, K. of K; f.
H. Toups, f. K; Physicians, DR..
P. J. Dansereau and DR.. S. A.
Ayo;.1st M. OF G., E. Finkelstein;
End M. of G., ,AlbertJ. Lsdet;Sen
tinel, Whitney j. Gros; Picket
Leonard Boudreaux: Trustee, 5.
j. Penison; DR.. S. A. Ayo remain
ing p. G..
Chec. BE- Tribe. Improved Or
der ol Red men, elected the fol
lowing: |. A. Schexneyder; Pro
phei; Francis l.. Knobloch Sa
chem, Louis Toups, Senior Saga
more, Louis Aucuin, Junior Saga
more, E. J. Legeudre K of Re
cords; Al. Long K. of W.; Trus
tee three years, Joseph A Ma
quin, unfinished term, 1. Ber.
All appointiye chiefs will be an
nUunCed at InS5urTItruu III Jan
uary.
Violet Grove, Wood men Circle,
last week elected the following OF
fic-rs:- Guardian, Mrs. Cam
ille Naquin; Adviser, Mrs. Jos.
Wink; Chaplain, Miss Pauline
Rudd; Clerk, Mrs. E. M Wilson;
Attendant, Miss Guss'e Heoert;
Sentinels, Miss Harrct Wasues-
pach and Miss Alma Chivers;
Banker, Mrs. Etienne Bouterie;
Physicians, DIR Thos. Stark and
Dir. Pnilip Dansereau. Two little
souvenirs were presented to the
Grove by the Guardian, Mrs.
Camille Mao uin, to be drawn Tor
by the officers and mem bers,
which were won by sMrs. e. M.
Wilson and Mrs. Junius Nal,
brougb.
The Knights of Colum bus, ,Coun
Gil No. 1114, last Sunday elected
the following. officers: Grand
Knight, Francis l.. KnobIocb; De-
putty Grand Knight, W. S. Lafar'
que; Chancellor, Camille Il
Braud; Financial Secretary,
+! Charles A. Badeaux; Recorder
R ginaId 7. Badeaux; treasurer,
George M. Delaune; Advocate
Henry c ,arita'; Warden, George
;Lqmp r.; inside Gaurd, Chsrles
Bourgeois; Outside Guard rho
mas Plarson; trustee for three
years, J. Louis Aucoin. Officer:
will be installed at the first NEE
ting in January.
Thibodaux Aerie, Fraternal Ol
| der of Eagles No. 1911, elected
| the following officers last Friday
nig III: Francis L. Knobloch pres
dem; Thomas Doherty, vice pres
dem; Robert Doherty, chaplain
George Lam bert, secretary
Philip f. Legendre, treasurer
Thomas Nc. Culla, inside Guard
Harry NC CulIa, outside Guard
Trustees: Rodolph Continent, Dr
o. L. Braud and James Scally
; The president appointed Pete
IONril, conductor, and DIR. Phil
Dansereau was re- elected Aeri
: physician.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-12-14

Pay your poll tax now. Only
seventeen days remain in which to
pay it. Pay your own and see that
your S ms pay theirs also. If you
would vote for the next Governor
aud for the next parish officers pay
your poll tax now. Count for some
thing. Do not be figure head so
Ipay your poll tax. Talk poll tax to
Everybody, see that every body pays
Lit. Do it now.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-12-14
FOR SALE

CPEAP one combination, fire
proof. iron safe "DiebOld". For
prices aud terms apply at this of
fee.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-12-14
For Rent

The Morning Star Bakery, cor.
Jackson s. II. Il. Alley formerly
occupied by l.. P. Gaude.
Amply Timothe Austin.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-12-14

All necessary ingredients to make
fruit cakes can be purchased at
Knobloch's confectionery.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-12-14
Parish Land
Case Aired.
Witnesses cited but the matter dis
posed of on simple motions which
are complicated and interesting.
Defense refused to submit its evil
l,dence before plaintiffs and plain
tiffs had no evidence unless dsfen
dants offered their evidence.

After both sides had stated their posi-
tions and agreed to let the mat :
ter rest there, the Judge took same
under advisement. Decision rem
dered Monday.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-12-14
The Bank of Thibodaux
For Sale

Weiss Filing cabinet new
$500.
Fine chapel Organ Gmported)
cost $500 new. Will sell for
$3.50
Pony, broken to saddle or bug
gy.
2 No. 3 Oliver Typewriters at a
bargain.
New Gasoline Skiff III b. p.
engine) $500.
Joseph H. Price,
Lockport, La
For Sale
800 Light Dynamo, will sci
verv cheap.
Address Dynamo. Journal y
flee.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-12-14
Pay your 1910 poll tax.
DIR. F. V. Riviere
DENTIST.

Over Riviere's Hardware Store.
THIBODAUx, LA
Highest class service in Dentistry
Crown and Bridge Work and high
est grade plate work at lowest
prices.
Teeth positively extracted with
out pain by my new process.
Notice
Hunting is positively prohibited
on Acadia Plantation.
w. FL. PRICE,
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-12-14
Increases
Population Little
The increase of population in the
parish Of Lafourche, despite i'm.
migration in ten years is only
1929 souls.
In others words the increase is 14.64
per cent over 1900, while the state
increase is 1873 per cent over
1900.

Parishes diversifying the most in
crease the most, Orleans, st. Landry
and Calcasieu most popular pa
rishes.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-12-14
Gone To
Eternal Rest

Another old and respected citizen
passed away and went to Eternal
z Rest last Friday.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-12-14
For Sale
..isyEYSKIDNEXpIIE& I ILL.,. {:
p.cnscne KIDNEYS ANo BLADDER
Lafourche Drug Store.
For Sale.
For Sale.

500 Werlein Piano certificate
for SIS. Apply at this office.