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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-30
Ell. DILLON & co.
BRIDGEPORT OFFICIAL
 STOP IN AUTO CONTEST

Bridgeport has been established as an official stop in the All Connecticut endurance contest which is to be run May 19 20 and 21 under the auspices of the Automobile Club of Hartford The cars will reach this oity on the second day of the run and drivers and passengers will lunch here.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-30
King Menelik's Death,
 Denied for Some Time,
 Is Officially Announced
Special from United Press )

London, March BOA dispatch from Addis Abea,, capital of Abysinia. con firms the United Press cable of Mon day that King Menelik died there Sun day. The official announcement of his death, which was not made until to- day, was withheld in order that RaS Tesarna, the regent. could make prep arations against threatened attack by the supporters of the deposed Elm press Taitu.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-30

Sun Kee Tea-Rtch and fragrant
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-30

Foley's Kidney Remedy will cure any case of Kidney or Bladder trou- ole that is not beyond the reach of medicine No medicine can do more F. B. Brill and Curtis Pharmacy.
 l3-5
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-07-20
w. L. BROWN.

Mr.. W. L. Brown of Louisville
KY. died at the Franklin Hotel in
this town last Tuesday night after
an illness of few days. He was
taken sick in Houma and his rela-
tives, Mr.. w. J. Moredock and fami
ly,who we're stopping here had him
to come over and they gave him all
attention possible. He breathed
his last Tuesday evening surround
ed by those who had been all atten-
ton to him. His remains were in
tered in st. Johns Episcopal Ce-
metery on the following day after
services at the Presbyterian Church.
Deceased was in the novelty busi-
ness with his brother-in-law, Mr..
Moredock, under the firm name of
Moredock & Brown, dealing in
novelties, watches and iewelry on
the installment plan shipped out OF
New Orleans. Mrs. Moredock was
his sister. The Moredock family
were here, the two daughters being
engaged in. vaudeville at the local
theatre under the name of Graham
Sisters.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-07-20

The peerless leader, William
Jennings Bryan, promises to lose
his hold in his own state. Next
week there will be a state conven
tion aud the party leaders are ad.
vising the leaders in the different
counties to send delegations op
posed to his policy. 1t is predic
ted that three fourths OF the dele
gates will be against Bryan and
that he will be over ridden in the
convention and that his celebrated
speech will be limited to few
minutes. 1t is said that he is
working against the liquor in.
terests aud is making himself un
popular with his local option ideas
regarding the sale of liquor. The
liquor people are opposed to his
views.
IT is said that the convention
will SO arrange matters that in
order to be consistent he will have
to support the Republican ticket.
This was a sort of revelation in
the daily papers last Monday, as it
was not thought that his own peo
pie we're eideavoring to set on
foot move that would veritably
repudiate him in his own state.
If they are successful in their
move this will practically elimi
nate him from being such u factor
in national politics.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-07-20
Children's Day.

Last Saturday was children's
day proper, there where three
different parties right in town
celebrating birthday anniversa-
ries. Miss Velma Legendre,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Philip
F. Legendre, celebrated her an
niversary by inviting her num-
erous acquaintances around and
a most enjoy able time was had.
Little Philip Largarde and Louis
Ragan, sons respectively of Mr..
and Mrs. Philip Lagarde, and
DR.. J. L. Ragan and lady, cele-
brated their birthdays the for
mer being on Saturday and the
latter on Sunday, by a party
given Saturday at the home of
Mr.. Philip Lagarde where the
greatest mirth known to happy
little hearts prevailed through
out the afternoon. Masters
Ronold and Lionel Harmon also
marked the eventful day in their
lives by entertaining their many
friends at the home of their
grandmother, Mrs. Justillien
Foret. Amusement afforded
during the afternoon contented
these little tots until the shadows
of evening were spreading, when
they left elated with the after
moons doings. The children are
the sons of MI. and Mrs. Frank
r. Harmon.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-07-20

The local tribeof Indians, Chez
Be Tribe No. 81, held an impor
tant meeting last Thursday
night which was largely attended,
despite inclement weather. Many
i'm portant matters were discus
sed and the finances of the tribe
were reported to be in excellent
condition. Several propositions
for mem bership from palefaces
were received and referred to
investigating committees and
prospects were also mentioned.
By special dispensation it was
agreed to do away with initia-
tions during the warm season as
an incentive to securing new
recruits. All palefaces there
fore who present their PROPOSE
tions for mem bership before
Septem ber 1st will be exem pied
from the initiation exercises,
which by the way are very pref
ty and impressive.
The tribe offers to its members
relief when sick or disabled in
allowing them five dollars a week.
The sick are visited and cared
for by a relief committee. who
are compelled to attend to the
matter under heavy penalties
for failure to do their duty. At
death, even if it should occur the
following day after adoption into
the highest degree, the mem ber's S
family receives fifty dollars, six
months after seventy five; twelve
months after one hundred, eigh-
teen months after one hundred
and twenty five; two years after
one hundred and fifty; thirty
months after one hundred and
seventy fve;three years after two
hundred dollars.
A prize has been offered to the
mem Der bringing in the largest
mum ter of palefaces during the
open time. The initiation fee is
$40. and all applicants must
stand medical examination at a
cost of one dollar, the fees or dues
being seventy five cents a month
and an assessment of fifty cents
extra at each funeral. The ma
tional headquarters have besides
a special fund to care for the wi
dows and orphans of members.
The order is growing through
out the state, and Lafourche is
now the banner parish of the res
ervation having mem bership Of
fourteen hundred ana over with
good prospects of increasing, this
was all accomplished in less than
one year.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-07-20
Amateur Night.

"The Marvel" last Friday
night held the usual amateur
night" and had the place packed
to capacity, as is the rule on Fri
day nights. There We're not as
many features as usual, num-
ber of the participants being una
BILE to appear for different rea--
sons. Miss Grashoff of New Or
leans sang an illustrated song
that was muchly appreciated, it
showed her excellent voice and
splendid stage action, demonstra-
ting that she is absolutely at
home ON the stage. Another
mum Der was Master Paul Ber-
nard Jr., son Of Mr.. Paul Ber,
nard Sr. of New Orleans, in a re.
citation that was well received
and evidenced the ability of the
young man. The Marvel con.
tinues to draw crowds every
afternoon and night.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-07-20
HOw's This ?

We offer One Hundred Dollars
reward for any case eff Catarrh
that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Care.
FL J.CHENNEY & CO., Toledo. o
We, he undersigned, have
known F. J. Cheney for the last
fifteen years, and believe him per.
fectly honorable in business trans
actions aud financially able to
carry out any obligations made by
his firm.
WALD1NG, KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, 0.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
terDaily, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. Testimonials sent free.
Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by
all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills fol
constipation.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-07-20

The city fathers have at last rea-
lized that the present mode of send
ing in fire alarms. although anti
quated, does not serve the purpose
and have taken steps to install a
better and more modern system.
The new system as we are informed
will not be thepopular and long tried
and satisfactory bell system, ,butwi[l
be the whistle system, as used in
several towns in this state and
giving satisfaction. We trust it Will
be the right one and not be like
the town mower, the road machine,
the water sprinkler and other in
novations that were introduced and
did not fully answer the purpose
and had to be substituted.
1t strikes Us that the popular
alarm system by use of gongs would
have been less expensive to operate
and maintain. AS it is the power
house will have to keep up steam
all day to blow the whistles for the
alarms when sent in. Whatever
system it is,we hope it is good one
and congratulate the town on
it's installation, as it is an improve
ment and in keeping with these
progressive times. It was advoca-
ted by US when we first opened our
eyes and we have hammered at it
continually,
The town will be rediStricted
into fire districts. AS it is today
the town covers three districts,
not near enough to allow any one
to locate fire with any certain
ty, particularly since no system
is ever observed in giving
alarms. We advocated this also
with our first breath and desire
to congratulate the city fathers
in taking the step. Although a
DIT late it is better than never.
We trust other progressive steps
will shortly be in evidence since
these two have been taken. Free
bridge, placing the names Of the
streets at the corners, number
ing the houses and buildings.
and last but not least, that gov
ernment building to which We
have been entitled for three years
and towards which the town
seems to be Indifferent, as those
who should have taken steps
have made no move whatever, al
though seemingly interested.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-07-20

This community was startled
last Wednesday morning on be-
ing apprized of tragedy enacted
in the neigh borhood of Lafourche
Crossing, when one Alphosse
Scott was charged with the homi
eide of one Gus Adams. 1t ap-
pears that Adams and Scott be-
came involved in a difficulty oyer
a drain ditch on or near the
Scott property. ouble had
been brewing for some time and
it eliminated in the tragedy We'd
nesday morning, when it is said
Adams attempted to dam the
ditch. Scott then engaged in
war of words with him.
Words led to blows and general
mix up, in which Scott was thrown
to the ground and Adams jumped
ed on him and battered his fac with
his fist. On Scott's calling out
that he had enough, Adams desisted
and left him. Scott, it is said,
then cursed Adams and be advan-
ced On him again. Either thinking
that his life was in danger or frigh-
tened into the belief that the act
would be Repeated, Scott whipped
out his revolver and shot Adams
four times, one or several of the
balls taking effect, he fell forward,
face downwards into a pool of wa
ter and rolled over on his back ex-
piring within six minutes afterwards.
The Coroner, DR.. Albert J. Meyer,
went to the scene, viewed the body
and the jury he impanelled rendered
a verdict tcharging Scott with having
shot him and that he came to his
death from a wound inflicted by
Scott. Scott repaired to the court
house and surrendered to Sheriff
Beary. He sought legal advice,
employing the firms of Beattie &
Beattie and Howell & Caillouet and
a preliminary examination was held
the same afternoon before Judge
Martin, District Attorney Bourg
being present. After hearing the
witnesses, bond was allowed in the
sum Of five thousand dollars. Ac-
cused was released on his brothers
furnishing bond for his appearance
at the September term of court.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-07-20

Announcement was made
through the daily papers last
week that Mr.. George w. Young
of New Orleans had been appoin.
ted Vice Supreme Master Of the
Fourth Degree of the Knights of
Colum bus. He will be the head
in the territory known az the
Province of De Soto and which
territory covers the greatest por-
tion of the southern states, TO
which is added Panama, Cuba,
Porto Rico and all of South Ame-
RIGA. This continent is divided
into six provinces and the Pro-
vince of De Soto is one of the lar.
gest. Each province is also sub
divided into districts with q
Master in charge. The orginiza-
tion of all Assem- blies in this pro-
vince has to be referred to him
and this will necessarily give him
a great amount of work.
The report states that he will
in all probability deputize a num-
ber of individuals to assist him
in his work as it will be impos-
sible for him to attend to all. It
was through the work of Mr..
George Young that the order OBJ
tanned such a foo6hold in this
state. He was first territorial
deputy for Louisiana and Missis-
sippi and was three years State
Deputy; during his administra-
tion Councils were organized in
all sections of the state. It was
during his incum bency that the
order was organized outside of
New Orleans. all councils on
Bayou Lafourche being organ
lied during his term.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-07-20
Capital and Surplus, $13O,OOO.OO.
The Bank of ThlbOdaux
THIBODAUX, LA.
A Sad Death

A sad death was that of Mr..
Edgar Bernard, a resident of this
parish, who was employed by the
Percy.Lobdell Co. boat line. He
was taken i'll last week and his con-
dition became so serious that it was
found necessary to take him to the
Charity Hospital in New Orleans
for treatment. He made the trip
alright and was taken from the STA
tion to the hospital in the ambul
ancc, and died just as he was being
taken up the hospital steps. He
leaves "a number of relatives as
well as numerous friends in this pa
rish to mourn his loss. His remains
were inferred in New Orleans.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-07-20
Road from here to Catholic Church par
ticularly bad and is one most needed by
everybody.

The necessity of having good
roads is making itsef manifest
in a very forceabie way at pre-
sent. The roads speak for them
selves they are crying out in the
londest voice for attention, yet
the perfect(?)system existing in
this parish to keep up good roads
seems to have turned a deaf ear.
The money paid road inspectors
is a veritable and shameful, not
to say disgraceful waste Of public
money. The greatest efforts are
the drawing of salaries. When
the weather is good the roads are
good; but when the weather is
bad no part of the existing sys-
tenn can cure the defect or even
suggest remedies. The roads
throughout the parish have been
all i'm passi BILE or near i'm passi BILE.
No good road talk is needed at
present, the roads speak for
themselves. There are no two
sides to the question the argu-
ment is all On one side.
Last Friday d horse was sup
posedly struck or prostrated by
the heat after having exerted his
efforts pulling through i'm mpassib BILE
roads in a mad endeavor to get to
town. Doctors in some cases
have abandoned their buggies,
making themselves uncomfor-
table straddling horses in order
to relieve the sick and distressed,
bakers in many cases right In
town, leave their carts at one
corner and make the block or
square with bread in hand bas-
kets in order to be merclful on
the dumb animal so faithfully
serving; vehicles are belngrough-
ly used in these good(:)roads un-
der our perfect system.
A prominent citizen approach
ed us last week and mentioned
the road from town to the Catho-
lie Church and suggested that it
should be. attended to and made
good, as it was in constant use
BY people in town and from the
parish, as the church was the
church of the town, the popula-
tion practically worshipping
there. He suggested that the
. matter be agitated, and publicly
stated that if it were shelled he
would himself contribute one
hundred dollars. This is in keep
ing with progress and has our
endorsement. How many others
will follow suit ? We have no
money to give, but will dry the
mud with hot air, while those en-
dowed with worldly goods put
up the cash.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-07-20
lis Life Worth Savingl"

Mrs. MoIlie McRaney, Prentiss,
Miss. writes that she had u severe
case of kidney and bladder trouble,
and that four bottles of Foley's
Kidney Remedy cured her sound
and well. She closes her letter by
saying: Il heartily recommend Fo
ley's kidney Remedy to any suf
ferei of kidney disease. 1t saved
my lite. e."-I.afourche Drug Store.
A press dispatch in Sundays pa
pers states that the Deborah Oil
Company was organized at Lafa.
yette and will begin to drill wells
in the proven territory at Anse La
Butte. We note among the direc-
tors Of thecompany some Lafourche
names, among the number being
Sheriff James Beary, Col. w. H.
Price and DR.. Thos. Stark. Con-
gressman Broussard is also of the
directorate.
The threatened street car strike
in New Orleans was declared off
in other words it was not declared
the matter having been adjusted
by the intercession of the New Or
leans Progressive Union. A vote
was taken by the railroad en-
ployees Saturday which resulted ir
751 for and 742 against striking
and as two third vote was neces-
sary to declare the strike it was
called off.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-07-20
A Few Short Weeks

Mr.. j s. Bartell, Edwar,lsvllIe,
H., writes: "a few months ago
my kidneys become congested. /
had severe backache and pain
across the kidneys and hips. Foley
Kidney Pills promptly cured my
backache and corrected the action
of my kidneys. This was brought
about after my using them for
only . few short weeks and | eau
cheerfnlly recommend them. LA
foorche Drug Store.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-07-20
FrateTna| Day
At Houma,
All fraternal organizations unite in Cele-
brating day set apart for that pur-
purpose last Sunday.
Day made one for the endorsement OF
the Panma Exposition for New Orleans
and starts subscription.
Great crowds assembled with excursions
from all pointsand addresses by visiting
orators,

Last Sunday was set aside as
fraternal day in the town of Hou-
ma, when all fraternal organiza
tions joined in marking the day
appropriately. There were ex-
cursionS run on the Southern
Pacific RAILROAD from Lafayette,
New Orleans, -ockport and Nap
oleonville, which served to bring
in large crowds of people. The
cele brations were held in the
open air at Luna Park, juston the
edge of the town. The day was
a chance to give fair and goodly
amounts were realized by the diff
ferent orders in charge of the
undertaking.
There were crowds brought by
the excursions affiliate with one
or other of the orders participa-
ting. The occasion was also
made use of to start the ball roll
ling in the country for the hold
ing of the Panama Exposition at
New Orleans. Hon. Charles Jan
vierwas to speak on the proposed
constitutional amendment fixing
a tax for the holding of the expo
sition in New Orleans but was
prevented on account of a business
engagement. Other addresses were
made on fraternity and the good
to come in organizations in which
brotherhood was featured by other
distinguished orators.
1t is thought that the good to
come to the New Orleans exposition
project will soon be evident, in
that good subscriptions will Come
from that section of the state, as
there are quite a few wealthy and
very progressive planters living in
that vicinity who can we'll afford
to contribute literally to the cause.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-07-20
Hay Fever And Asthma.

Bring discomfort and misery to
many people but FOley's Honey
and Tar gives ease an comfort to
the suffering ones. 1t relieves
the congestion in the head and
throat aud is soothing aud healing.
None genuine but FOtey's Honey
and Tar ih the yellow package.
LafOurche Drug Store.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-07-20
Those Who Come and Go

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Riviere and
children returned from New Or
leans last Saturday where they
spent several days.
Miss Eva Triche of Napoleonville
is the guest of Misses May and
Maggie Wright.
Mrs. J. N, Wright has gone to
New Orleans to take in the retreat
at the Ursuline Convent.
DR.. S. A. Ago, J. A. O. Coignet
Esq. and Mr.. V. J. Adamietz are
among the Thibodaux folks at pre-
sent sojourning at Cooper's Wells
Miss.
Judge Whitnell p. Martin is en-.
joying "a few days recreation st
Grand Isle with u party of friends.
Mr.. Morgn Williams 6 La
fourche Crossing was u resent
visitor to Baton Rouge, visiting
friends.
Miss Cecile Thibodaux spent last
week in Chacahoula.
Master Paul Bernard, Jr., Of
New Orleans. is a guest at the
home of Mr.. G. ]. Legendre.
Kentwood La, has trippled it's
population in the last ten years, a
report states that the official census
will show the number Of inhabitants
there to be 5000
A large sugar refinery is being
promoted in New Orleans by local
capital to be established at Alexan
dria, La.
If you have a home to paint or
room to wall paper SEQ Oliver ].
Bourgeois. B
Headquarters for chickens and
Fresh Eggs Dupre's Grocery
Phone, I49. Thibodaax liza. Phon
orders delivered promptly
Convict labor was turned back
to the State at Monroe, on the
ground that it was too expensive.
There were sixty convicts there EN-
ployed on a model road fifteen
miles in length. The Parish has
road equipment valued at twenty
thousand, consisting of traction
engine, steam roller, road machines,
twenty seven mules, six cell wagons,
ten wagon scrapers and other neees
sary articles, and with all these
equipments it is stated in a report
| in last Sundays Picayune that this
lroad cost on an average OF fifteen
to eighteen hundred dollars per
mile,
The Globe Insurance Agency
will insure You and afford you con-
ISOLATION for loss of property BY
\ Ere or tornad0-alse life insurs
ance.
| Tornado insurance is too cheap
to do without it. IRsure yO0r
property, your fornitare, your pia-
!. no, with the Globe Insurance
Agency.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-07-20

When the stomach fails to per>
form its functions, the bowels be
come deranged,t liver and the
kidneys congested, causing mum.
erous diseases. The stomach and
liver must be- restored to a healthy
condition and ChMnberlain's StOW
ach and Liver Tablets can be de
pended upon to do it. Easy to
take and most effective. Sold by
all dealers.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-07-20
Foley Kidney Pills Have Cured
Me-

'EOley h1uney FILLS HaVe cured
Me-
The above is quotation from
1. letter written by 81. M. Winkler,
Evansville, Ind. 81 contracted a
severe case of kidney trouble. My
back gave out and panied me. [
seemed to have lost all strength
and ambition;was bothered with
dizzy spells,my head would swim
and specks float biiore my eyes. |
took Foley Kidney Pills regularly
and am now perfectly well and feel
like a new man. Foley Kidney
Pills have cured n":> Lafourche
Drug Store.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-07-20

Trething children have more or
less diarrhoea, which can be con-
irolled by giving Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrboea Rem.
rdy. All that is necessary is to
give the prescribed dose after each
operation of the bowels more than
natural and then castor oil to
cleanse the system. 1t is safe and
sure. Sold 10y all dealers.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-07-20

1t is supposed that he will only control
one fourth Of the delegates and that
his ideas will be over ridden.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-07-20
Bryan Losing
In Own State

The peerless leader promises to lose out
in his own state as leader at approach
ing convention.