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Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-05-04
special to Commercial Journal.
OpelOuSaS, La. Nav 3rd IaI0


Opelousas, La, May 3rd, 1910.
The Louisiana Press Association
is In session here since yesterday
morning. The sessions will con
tlnue to-day and tomorrow when
the banquet will wind up all. Presi-
dent Edward Gianelloni delivered
an address that was replete with
good things and showed a careful
study OF matters of no little impor-
tance for the good OF the associa-
ton and future progress of the
newspapers identified with the
same. A number of the sugges.
tlons offered by the president at
last years session were taken ad.
vantage of and created much in
terest this year. The question of
the government disseminating the
printing of return card on stamped
envelopes was received with much
delight, as the association has been
very active in its fight against the
evil and detriment to the Job de.
partment OF the respective news.
paper offices. The town is always
improving and the progressive
element runs things here.
The people of Opelousas are
very lavish in their entertainment
OF the delegates and their guests
and the affair is a very enjoyable
one. The fact that the sheriff's |
meeting here has injected the un-
pleasantness of politics into the |
social gatherings of the editors has
caused some unpleasant comment
but all are making the best of the
situation. Side trips were taken
and Others will be taken including
rips to Eunice, Crowley, Washing
ton, Bunkie, Melville where the
avishness of the entertainment Of
ered could not be excelled. To-mor-
'ow the election of officers will be
leld and at night the convention
will be wound up with sumptu,
JUS banquet.
4 peculiar contest is promised
It Vivian, near Shreveport
where defeated candidate for
lection to the mayoralty Of the
own is going to contest the cleo
ion on the ground that the bal (
DTS were received in cigar box I
instead of ballot box, where
riends of the successful candi- /
ate were registered only one
nd two days previous to the cleo
ion, his friends were refused re-
istration: the proclamation for 7!
he election Was only issued l
hree days before the event, the
commissioners showed partiality {
Or the successful candidate :
here are so many grounds set
Drth in this contest that the un.
ucc ssful candidate should have r
show unless it be that the COM i
lalnts are so common and in d
eeping with customs practiced b
[Sewhere.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-05-04

Thibodaux is not on the pro-
hibition list, but the town now
owns its water wagon, which
| was putinto service this week to
sprinkle the streets, SO as to
settle the dust. Whether d
water wagon is the precursor of
prohibitiUn or not remains to be
seen. Street Commissioner Bob
Naquin ordered the wagon some
few weeks ago, but it did not ar
rive until last week. When it
was needed the most it was
away, but if it does nothing else
it may serve TO bring rain, us
every time attention is paid the
streets in this town the rain usu
ally follows, and it may follow in
the wake of the wagon, if it has
not already done so before this
reaches the eyes Of our readers.
The wagon has not been given
sufficient service for one to say
whether it will answer the pur.
pose or not, but in the event
that it does not there is no doubt
that it can be easily remedied.
1t appears that it is necessary
to go over a block several times
in order to lay the dust, time
can be saved by having the
sprinklers expel. more water.
The move is good one and the
will be one of the
greatest comforts and convenien-
ces the town has ger afforded
the public in a long while. The |
dust had never been worse than
it was here during the druuth. !!
] JUPITER Pluvius having neglected
ns for quite d while The city
fathers in deciding to purchase
d rain maker acted wisely.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-05-04
=. Squire's Daughter.

The Squire's Daughter, a dra,
ma in three acts, presented ky
the Junior Dramatic Club at the
local play house last Sunday eve
ming was well received by a fair
audience. The young people, who
are all in their teens deserved bet
ter patronage, particularly since
the cause to which the funds were
donated is such a good one, the
st. Vincent De Paul Society. The
cast is small one and to specialize
would be doing some of them an
injustice. Mr.. Stephen Thiberville
in tho role of the squire knew his
lines we'll and was excellent in his
stage work, the same can Just be
said of Mr.. Camille Morvant, as
Dudley, who made the best of his
character. Mr. Robert Legendre
handled his difficult role very
pleasantly and creditably, while
Mr.. Leonce Blanchard, in the fire
headed Irish butler made good .Oid
Farmer Brown as Interpreted by
Mr.. CASTOR Braud was not ama>
teurish, when one takes everything
into consideration and he deserved
the compliments he received, being
perfectly at home oDthe stage. The
character of Leila interpreted by
Miss Mabel Toups was an agree
able surprise to say the least and
she will be a wonder some day if
she improves, as she must by her
participation in amateur theatre.
Gals. Miss Alice Lefort as Stella
was capable and very familiar
with the lines entrusted to her, az
was Miss Mamie Lefort, in the diff
ficult role of the bossy wife, she
looked the part in her make up
and carried the role with proper
dignity. To Prof. William Luck
much credit is due for having train.
ed the club to make such an excel
lent showing.
The sheriffs of the state are
meeting in Opelousas this week,
simultaneously with the press
convention. We go to press too
early to learn what the object is,
but it is evidently for some rur-
pose that will crop out at the ap.
,oroaching session of the Legis.
iatGre. Besides the sheriffs
there are politicians of every
type in Opelousas and something
is bound to happen. The press
seems to be growing more and
more attractive year. after year
and there are always mum ber
of outsiders who see where they
might profit politically to mix
am
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-05-04

The frequent talk this country
has received regarding electric
lines shooting out in all direo-
tions has almost made our peo.
pie skeptics or at least suspicious
every time the talk was renewed.
This time we are given to under
stand that it will not stop at talk.
Capitalists from New Orleans
and bankers prominent in the
financial world of America now
have the matter in hand and re-
suits arc promised. From what
we understand, ,the proposition is
to run the line from Donaldson
vile to the Gulf with the main
power house somewhere between
the two points. and later 10 run
other lines from the bayou to in
terror points. The intention OF
the mpany is also to furnish
all towns along The bayou with
current, electricity. at figure
below what it could supply itself
with the power by building its
own municipal plants.
The matter Is all important
one and deserves the special and
Immediate attention Of the people.
II there can be anything this
town can derive from the carry
ing out of the project then it
should get into the fight early
and get it, no matter what the
sacrifice might be, at the same
time assuring its citizens of cur.
rent at rate no higher than cur
rent isat presentfurnished them.
The q uestion should not be al
lowed to take care of itself but
the city fathers should more
Than meet half it way. j
THE HIGH COST OF LIVING
Increases the price of many ne |
cessities without improving the
quality. Foley's Honey aud Tar
maintains it's high standard of ex
cellence and its great curative
qualities without any increase in
cost. 1t is the best remedy for
coughs, colds, Group, whoopiug
cough and all ailments of the !
throat, chest ana lungs. The gem
uine is in yellow package. Refuse
substitutes. >Lafourche Dru & store
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-05-04

Everybody desires good health
which is impossible unless the kid.
neys are sound and healthy. Folev's
kidney Remedy should be taken ar
the first indication of any irregn.
larity, and serious illness may be
averted. Foley's kidney remedy
will restore yonr kidneys and blad.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-05-04
FAIR SUNDAY.

Violet Grove, Woodmen Circle
No, 96, give fair and festival on
the Opera House Grounds next
Sunday. There will be amuse
ments of all kinds. as well as re.
freshments. Good Creole Gumbo
will be made a speciality. The
funds derived will be expended in
relieving the wants and necessities
of the poor of the communitv and
vicinity.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-05-04
Wash P. Richard.

Mr.. Wash.s ION P. ,rd,
aged 63 years flied at his
here Sunday after an illness cover
ing a number of months. Several
times had he come next to Deaths
door, only to recover, but this
time He who knows best ended all
pain and suffering on this earth
and took him from those who loved
him best to a region where pain,
and suffering are unknown. He
had reached the advanced age of
63 years andhad lived the most of
it in this parish, being native. He
had followed the occupation of plan
ting for years and afterwards opera
ted dray in town, until his health
prevented him from continuing. He
leaves to mourn his loss, his wife,
and several children, among the
number being Messrs. Willie, Jo.
seph Paul, John Richard and
Mrs. Edmond Toups, Mrs. Nick
Thorning, all residing here except
the last namedand Mr.. Willie Rich.
ard who reside in New Orleans. Be-
sides these he had a number of
grandchildren, and other relatives,
and numerous friends. He was a
member of the Young Mems Bene-
VIOLENT Association, affiliating with
no other association, and a delega-
ton from that association attended
his funeral in a body. His re-
mains were tenderly laid to rest in
st. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, after
services at the church.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-05-04

The Catholics at Lake Charles
will substitute the church which
was destroyed by fire last week
with structure to cost one hun
dred thousand dollars.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-05-04
NEW STREET
ASSURED TOWN
The recently Incorporated territory added
to the town will soon offer splendid
building~lots.
New Street will shortly be opened as
well as old ones widened and lenghsen-

Church property will have to be given
after permission from the diocesan
head is obtained and vote of the con-
gregation taken,
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-05-04

Pleasing feature of evening was presenta
tion to hall of picture of its present and
only president, H. N. Coulon.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-05-04

Jupiter Pluvius would not treat us right
30 artificial rain to make mud was or
dered
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-05-04

Drink good coffee and tea we
handle the Atlantic and Pacific
Tea Co.'S coffee's and teas, Dupre's
Grocery Phone 149. rhibOdaux
La. Phone Or1era Delivered
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-05-04

Piano tunning, voicing and re-
pairing. Leave order withs Prof.
e. Chol, Thibodaux and Prof. i.
Breithenmoser, Napoleonville, La.
ne. QUAVE,
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-05-04

Now behind bars waiting trial for
threats of attempted arson and murder
with no clew to his identity.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-05-04
State Convention
In Session,
louisiana Press Association holding an
terday. %
session to continue throughout the dav
ana tomorrow winding up with ban

olde trip to Washington, Crowley
Bunk1e, Melville, and other nearby
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-05-04

Street Commissioner Bob NaquiH is now
receiving the choicest blessings of most
of the ladies until they coat their skirts
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-05-04
Forty Third Ami
veTsaTy Celebrated

Y. NJ. B. A. celebrated their forty third
anniversary last Sunday afternoon
when majority of the membership
were present.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-05-04
On The Water
Wagon Now

Thibodaux is not prohibition, but the
water wagon is being driven all over
town.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-05-04

Threatened to murder individual who,
discharged him as well as burn his
home.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-05-04

Intention not only to furnish transpor-
tation, but supply all towns on bayou
with electricity.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-05-04

Meeting held previous to the banquet at
which important amendments to the
constitution were adopted.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-05-04
Looks Like
More Than Talk,

raiIwav fram DonaldsonvfIIe IN TocL~
port seem serious.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-05-04

This bonanza and more than safe invest
ment daily assuming shape and reliable
parties back of talk.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-03-19
DR.. HANE:.'Y'IH|!E|:IR
!. Mex ] WEEK
NOTED AUTHOR AND LECTURER
ON ART TO y SPEAK IN
e THIS CITY.

pr. James Parton Haney. Of New,
York City. who 's to lecture in Fair.
mott on Thursday OF next week undsr
the auspices Of the Art Department Of
the Wonan's Club, and the publ,.
schools is the author Of a"'Art Educa:
tion In the Public Schools Of the Uni.
tee States, the most Important work
rreduccd in this country upon this
subject. The work is a symposium
prepared under the auspices Of the
American COMMITTEES ct the third in.
ternathna! congress for the develop.
n'ent Of drawing - art teaching. In
the introduction TO this work Or. Ha-
ney says, ITO understand American
seheals one must understand Ameri.
Gang. This Is no easy matter, for Il, a
sense Americans do not understand
themselves. They believe themselves
to be intensely practical; they are In
fact a nation Of ideaIists who In ali
thch institutions selling to faith be.
yond the forms Of faith" striving &c
translate into practice ideas Of free.
dom and democracy, whether condi-
tions permit or not. This Is particu:
iarIy true Of the educational system.
To the observer who remembers that
this essence OF ideaiism permc ates
American character much will be re.
vealed when he comes to study the
teacher In the schools. ~ II.
Grown Of jus. such mixed motives
ne ideal and the practicaI-there has
gradually come Into being what may be
termed an American system OF teach:
ing the arts. This deals with the worH
In drawing. construction and design,
and vita the elements OF aesthetic
training which are taught In the pri.
mary. intermediate and high schools
Or. Faney will use large sheets ef
drawing paper in his lectures and witt
illustrate his points by actual draw.
inss in the presence of the audience.
This will be a rare opportunity for the
reoptc Of the city to hear 4 distin-
guishcd authority on art work as q
Fart Of publ6 ed:,eatiop.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-03-19
Il orr anti WIN Ave.

IIsSthe longest, WIDEST ana Best graded
ayenne hi Northetn west virainia.
Eas:iy entered upon BY two paved
drives from HE city and extending 10
Fatrnents race track comprising $50
H-me siten, none of which are less
Than 5oxt 80 feet any MANY III them
Comprising one uafterf 20 enc hall
acre. large healthfuls locations, frse
from, the fog from tfie river. and the
tulPhur from the mines. The lots are
generally stevel emily slightly rolling
and conveyed absolutely in fee, free
from sencumbraneess coal, oil, gas, title
to everything goes with the lot. IS
MoraantoWn avenue is 60 FEET
WIDE. building line agreement Is ;ex.
.eiidcd BY all properly holders a dis.
tance OF ,25t feet from the street max
ing ITO feet between houses. Being
Ire widest avenue In this section Or
She State. II /! Il
McRaANToWh AVENUE III LoTs
AS INVESTMENT PROPOSITIONS
cannot be equatied. The lois are not
only desirable because they are large
and located on the desirable residence
avenue OF the city, but they are popu;
lar because the avenue affords the
most attractive drive N the city on
the way to the Fairt Grounds. These
lots will continue to increase In value
because Of the manufacturing plants
that are being located IN the valley be-
yond. Hickman Run Valley will be
to Mor1antoWn avenue what the Belt.
Line has been to Fslrment avenue and
even greater because Of almost unIi1i.
tied opportunity for growth Ii that al;
reet:,n. Il " 4.
THE DEVELOPMENT OF Fab.
MONT AVENUE is within the easy,
memory Of every Fairmont citizen
Only a few years ago the public wani
reluctant to invest In Fairnont avenue
lots at s1ot to s25 perfront foot. The
avenue to-day represents sreat:r
wealth than any other avenue In West
Virginia, ornamented as It is, with al.
most one hundred residences and
Buildings, property values from SIS to
$500 per front feet. h z. &,
III is only by COMPARISON Of the
growth of Falrmont avenue that We
can determine what may be the future
Of Morgantown avenue. The lots now
arc selling from $40 to s25 per from,
foot. It Is not Unreasonable In view
of what has ben done III the past few
years and by taking Into consideration.
thu, prospects for further growth that
4 Teton MorgatnoWn avenue now pur:
chased for SIG per front foe. VIII bring
$40 per front foot inSten years from
now. a small investment n ow means
fortune il, a few years and a eompe-
tency IN old age. 3
lAorgantoWn avenue u the place fot
ambitious young men to buy, who de
sire to own beautiful homes and get
the advantage of the increase in value.
'|f.37eSs.,s ,fs7%ss.t
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-03-19
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CHILD DIES AT M oNoNGAH.2

=, N u s Il 4.
Annie, the eleven yea OLD ydauDhter
lof Mr.ar1d M rs: Aaron Furbe, died this
jfiorrfng he home OF her parents
sats Monong ah;s after an Illness with
,I.r,eIulltn !! 8 he was a bright loyable
little ntrl and her death Is keenIy{felt!
In pc homo cirrle: The funeral viii
taken ace Monday r,,ofnina from the
residence. dertal<e r. Gun
st'tt1giIarn ttas charge of the funeral al.
rang ernetit1.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-03-19

yHousE--For. Snlet small houses IN all
parts of the CITY at prices Sof Isl, 200
and Iup.. Fairmont Realty Company,
Fairmont Trust Building
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-03-19

,subac.lbe5 ior Itae EWest YlEsIniaa.a
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-03-19
REVIVAL AT MEADoWDALE.

The revival services Shc.aa held at
M,eadoWdaie BY the pastor, Rev. A.
tiMerrelle will continue over the corning
Sunday. Services will bel held at this
i g; beth morning ana evening s.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-03-19
/. S

~ M
Mr. and MIS- W. A. sienear Went to
independence today to visit relatives.
Hon Sept Hal, d New Martins.
vile. and Hon. %. 8. Mel Kinney: OF
Fairmont, have rturned home, after
being here for the commit meeting
Of the Odd Fellows. Wheeling Jews.
Mf's. John Miller Of Grafton, Isl Hi
the city ITO spend several weeks with
her son !. Mr.. Charles Miller. who is
foreman Of the b "a o.; boilermaker
shops. IN q N, 4
MIR. N. A. Fletcher returned last
nlyht from "a busIness trip to Pitts
burg. sE!si
Miss Mary Abbott. Of Maf,le avea.s,
is recovering from an illness with the
gr:p. Y; 4.
Everett tiil. son Of Or. and Mrs.
=. ,. Hin, Of Fourth street, Firth
ward. Is seriously III at the horne Of
MS parents. He was operated on.
"Wednesday for appendicitia.
MIS- w. b. Me6reHo has returned
fem visit with relatives at Parkers:i
burg:
Me-. and Mrs. Harry Crane viii oc.
eupy the house at the head Of Quincy
street, recently vacated by Mr.. and
Mrs. a. BIZ Robb. ;g. 81
E {! Miss Alice Tony, Of 5WesternPort,
Mos Is In the city the guest Of her
sister Mrs. w. A. Niedc busch.
viii Palmer Nuzun, who attends
the Carnegie Technical school al Pitts.
burg, arrived home last evening to
spend the Easter holidays.
Miss Maudc Frankinhcrry, who has
been at Redwood for some time work
ing II the pestoftice, lie at horne on Il
two weeks visit I. Z - a
Mrs. Q. .. Beerhower and daughter,
Miss Catherine, Of kinpwood, are ia
the city, The guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
W.SR. Crane.
Sam Hplhert returned this morning
from business trip to Phtsburg.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-03-19

REFRIGERATOR and Meat shop Fix:
sstures for Sale: Apply W. AIRS i r.
J olter, s23; 9Th! ST, 5th ward :ss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-13

street. Miss Charlotte England has re-
turned to her home in Baltimore after q
visit to Miss Lisa Deane Anderson. Mrs.
Montrose Houck and son OF New York
and Mrs. Alonzo Houck. on Duke street.
Miss Beall Daingerfleld and her guest
Miss Phoebe Edmonds OF Lynchburg, are
spending the week end in Baltimore. Miss
Lila Barrett and Miss kittie Barrett have
closed their cottage at Cape Henry and
Will return Monday from a visit to Mr..
and Mrs. Barton Myers in Norfolk Mr.
Seldom Taliaferro and son Seldom have
returned to their home in Rock Spring,
Wyo.. after a visit to Mr.. and Mrs Will
liam Ramsay on Cameron street. Rev.
william J. Morton has returned from a
visit to his parents Dr. and Mrs c. B.
Morton, near Fredericksburg.
Mrs. Marius Jones of Newport News
and Mrs. Bessie Mercer of Washington
were the guests this week Of Mr. and
Mrs. c. p. Waller on South Lee street
Mrs. Joseph Crupper Of Ballston was the
Pierce OF Asbury Park. N J.. is visiting
her niece, Mrs George Hulfish, on North
Columbus street Miss Lena Barksdale
has returned to her home in Charlottes-
vile after visit to Miss Laura King on
South st. Asaph street Miss Bessie Hill
of Fairfax county is visiting Miss Matte
Smith on Cameron street. DR. Louis S.
Green's and Mr.. c. S. Taylor Burke have
returned from trip to Eng and. Mrs.
Charlotte Cazenove Bergman, who has
been spending the summer at kennebunk-
port Me-, is spending the fall and winter
with Miss Mary johnson on Prince street
Mrs Phineas Janney Dempsey has re-
turned from visit to her daughter, Mrs.
John Arnistead Carter. in Norfolk Dr.
William j. Wallis and son of Brevrad, n.
G.. have returned home after a visit to
Rev. and Mrs. Samuel A. Wallis ON Semi
nary Hill. Miss Margaret Collins of Bal
timore is visiting Mrs. Francis T. Quinn
on King street Miss Marie Teresa Fan
non. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. TT. Fam
non, and Mr.. Frederick Searle Jackson of
Baltimore were married Wednesday morn
ing in st. Mary's Catholic Church by Rev.
Father Henry J. Cutler, assisted by Rev.
Father Lawrence F. Kelly. The bride was
escorted by her father. She wore a gown
of white silk and a tulle veil caught with
orange blossoms. and carried a white pray
err book. The only attendant was the bride 8
cousin, Miss Helen Smith, who wore a
gown Of pink satin and black velvet and a
black velvet hat trimmed with willow
plumes. Mr.. w. f. Mcdonald of Wash
ington was best man The ushers We're
Messrs. Lee Fannon, brother of the BRIDE
Hubert Donnelly and James ]. Patterson.
After an informal reception Mr.. and Mrs
Jackson left for a northern bridal trip,
and on their return will live in Balti-
more.