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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1910-06-23

M"h'e@uNa alighi"i from HIS r.u,r ,ar,,...,,,p
oIaI'hE with Furnished sold md r,,r.h hal.
owed by canopy OF pauIy rcatgorvorr row.
u'''" win jewels and 5ringrd with silver" 10
S'"''l au".'Hc" TO Cortoz his cloak and roldpn.
s"''d sandals were spriuklrJ with r.or.e ami
other precious jewels.
Inc ramprrci tavoritrs Of the rulcrs Of
EGYPT aud Rome valued their preciorr urarls
from the Indies no more highly than DID the
Indian women Of the Aztocs of Novlco mr. tbo
meas OF Peru When the king Of Sunin made
ierhaAdo dc Soto governor Of Cuba with com.
mission to conquer Florida tho latter pprotro.
tcd INTO the country Of the Yuckecs along tho
savannah river In Florida TO their chief yll.
Ihse' Cuiitatchtqui, whore he found their queen
wearing great strings Of pearls Tho queen
In welcoming the Spanish explorer 10 the hos.
FATALITIES Of her nation even removed one OF
the most beautiful Of her pearl necklaces and
threw II around his neck
Thus the Spanards were not disappoInted
an their expectations Of finding pearls among
other treasure they sought to obtain from the
natives OF the new world and such adveutur.
crs as Ponce de Leon, Panhlo dc Navarro Ca
beca de Vaca, fernando de Soto. Coronado
and numerous others were ured on BY this
hope.
a member OF Sir Walter Ralegh's expedi
zion collected from the natives of Virginia
over 0VuV pearls. OF which he chose "aS many
as made a fayre chaine." and the Indians OF
the Mississippi wore bracelets and earrings Of
fine pearls, which, as Father Louis Hcnnepin
wrote, they gave us to understand they re.
'Celved in exchange for their calumets from
natives inhabtlng the coast OF the great lake
10 the southwark. which take to be the Gulph
OF Florida"
For the sake OF comparison Of the principal
pearl fisheries OF the Americas with those Of
the old world, both as to wealth of production
and methods employed. short description OF
the oldest and richest fisheries in the world,
those of Ceylon. is given. These are located
I'm the Gulf OF Manar, off the western shore OF
Ceylon and to the south OF the island OF Manar
and on the Madras side near Tinnevey. The
Macedonians OF Greece obtained pearls from
the Persian Cuff and the Ptolemles' slaves
worked the fisheries Of the Red sea from
where. undoubtedly, the famous pearl came
that Cleopatra is supposed to have ground up
and drunk In wine 10 her lover.
The old methods employed on the Ceylon
fisheries and which continued up until a few
years ago are the most interesting The pearl
oyster beds are under the supervision OF gov.
eminent inspectors who regulate the fishing
When bed is to be flshed over. announcement
of the fact is published beforehand, the season
usually beginning the first part of March and
continuing from four to six weeks. according
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1910-06-23

and right side, and
was tired all tho
time and nervous.
! could not sleep,
and every month |
could hardly stand
the pain. Lydia h.
Pinkham's Vegeta-
Bile Compound re-
stored me to health
again and made me
feel like a new wo-
man. / hope this
letter will inducO
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1910-06-23
YOUR
BACKACHE
WILL YIELD
To Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

Bloomdale, Ohio.-"I suffered from
terrible headaches, pains i'll my back
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1910-06-23
Why He Whitewashed.

A country doctor tells a story OF
man who moved into a dilapidated old
cottage, and was found by the doctor
busily whtewashInE II inside and out
I'm glad to see you making this old
place so nice and neat said the physl-
clan. ITS been an eyesore In the
neighborhOod for years" "Taln't
nothing to me about eyesores," was
the reply. The last couple what lived
here had twins three times. and hope
whtewash is a good disinfectant. Ye
see we've got ten children"
Every great man is always being
helped by everybody, for his gift is to
get good out of all things and all per-
sons.-Ruskin.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1910-06-23

aaI alr pumps. and IS carried on In from 40 10
f., la.t Of water. an average depth being GO to
81 feet, Tho work can only be continued from " ID"
g., hours AT time. due TO the tide, which along
ttls coast has maximum variation Of over 20
feet creating currents that make it Impossible
{. work for more than Z hours before ana
oralall to two hours after the turn OF the tide
one Of the great dangers OF working at tho
bottom when a strong current Is running Is the
rs. Of being carried far from the boat on
rising in an exhausted condition, in the case
Of The head diver, or Of injury by being driven
AGAINST some sharp juttiuc rock or coral for
nation on which the lite line might catch fast
Til. divers take little or no food into their stom'
acls before commencing work, as this would
Under deep breathing and make them more
liable 70 cramps. diver wearing % pounds OF
l..I On each shoe rubber garments and brass
Erli-at to which are attached air tubes signal
cord and lie line can remain at the bottom from
oan.lalf to three hours, according 10 the depth
NJ which he is working. The pressure Is so
grea. at l2O feet that he usually remains under
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-24
25c CAKE NINE, DE 49,
GARMO'S SOAP 4 OC

This famous medicinal Skin and Complexion Soap
will be sold at 15c cake Monday and Tuesday
only. This exceptional offer is to further introduce
the soap. 1t heals and soothes. Lathers freely.
Demonstration BOOTH Main Aisle Drug Counter,
front Aisle
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-24
Madame De Garn1o's
Celebrated Never Gray

is working wonders 1t gives the natural color
and richness, at the same time restoring the
gray hair TO its former color Contains no lead
or poisonous material Guaranteed to give re-
suits.
soc and 81 bottle. Demonstration Main aisle
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-24
soc

32 dozen of these desirable silk gloves at
59c pair will last no longer than half the
quantity of ordinary gloves at the same
price. They are of good quality silk-doubie
tipped fingers, with two clasps at wrist.
Select from tan. black. white and few
grays. Monday, pair, SOC.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-24

Amoskeag Is household word It
stands for quality Here's a vast ship
ment of that famous utility dress ging-
ham. The newest and most beautiful
styles in the prettiest color combina-
tions. Stripes. checks and broken plaids
as well as plain colors. Bale after bale
of 1t to be offered in this sale. Monday,
yard, 1-3c.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-24

Good comfortable lawn dress
ing sacques. Buy two or three
of these while the price is so
low. Half length kimono
sleeves. These are low priced
Monday, while they last, 25c.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-24
At $3.50
OTHERS AT 81 TO $16

Including the $3.50 and s12 prices From the pretty
taffeta and pongee parasols to the very fine bro
caded silks Some lined with contrasting cools
The showing is most complete.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-07-07
JUDICIAL SALE.

No. I3,7o2-In the First Judicial Dis
trict Court of Caddo Parish, Louis
lana: E, R. Bernstein, ct al, VS.. w.
K Henderson, ct al.
BY virtue of commission to sell, to
me directed from the Honorable First
Judicial District Court of Caddo Par
ish, Louisiana, in the above numbered
and entitled suit, I will offer for sale
for cash and according to law, at the
principal front door of the court house
of Caddo Parish, Louisiana, during the
legal hours for sales, on
SATURDAY, JULY 80, 1910,
South half of section twelve (I2) town
ship twenty-one (2I) range sixteen (I6)
Caddo Parish, Louisiana, less right of
way of K. c. S. BY. Co. Said property
as belonging to the parties Itigant and
to be sold for cash and according to
law, for the purpose of affecting par
tition. J. P. FLOURNOY,
Sheriff and ex-Of1cio Auctioneer.
Caucasian, June 26. 1910.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-07-07
]. M. FOSTER,
REGISTRATION NOTICE.


BY virtue of authority vested in me as
Registrar of Voters of the Parish of
CaddO, State of Louisiana, and in &C
cordance with Section 22 of Act % OF
1908, notice is hereby given that the
registration books will be opened at the
following named places for the purpose
of registering all legal qualified cleo
tors, who have not registered under said
Act, to-wit:
Dixie, La, Ward One, Monday, June
20, 1910.
Belcher, La, Ward One, Tuesday,
June Fl. 1910.
Gillian, La, Ward One, Wednesday,
June p, 1910.
Hosston, La, Ward One, Thursday,
June %, 1910.
Mira, La, Ward One, Friday, June
"a, 1910.
Ida, La, Ward One, Saturday, June
IS, 1910,
Mooringsport, La, Ward Three,
Monday, June u, 1910.
Oil City, La, Ward Two, Tuesday,
June 70, 1910.
Vivian, La, Ward Two, Wednesday,
June 20, 1910.
Mt. Gilead, La, Ward Two, Thurs
day, June 80, 1910.
Myrtis, La, Ward Two, Friday, July
I, 1910.
Rodessa, La, Ward One, Saturday,
July 2. 1910.
Blanchard, La, Ward Three, Tues
day, July 5, 1910.
Greenwood, La, Ward Five, We'd
nesday, July 6, 1910.
Hadley, La, Ward Seven, Thursday,
July 8, 1910.
Spring Ridge, La, Ward Six, Friday,
July 8, 1910.
Sand Beach, La, Ward Eight, Satur-
day, July 9, 1910.
Caspiana, La, Ward Eight, Tuesday,
July IL. 1910.
The registration office will be closed
thirty days before congressional primary
election, but will remain open at my of
fee in the city of Shreveport, La, at the
court house of said parish until that
time. MARMADUKE WARD,
Registrar of Voters, Parish of Cad
do, Louisiana.
June 5, 1910.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-07-07
SHERIFFS SALE.

No. I3,822-In the First Judicial Dis
trict Court of Caddo Parish, Louis
lana: F. A. Blanchard VS.. NJ. J.
ABrantes.
By virtue of a writ of seizure and
sale, to me directed from the Honorable
First Judicial District Court of Caddo
Parish, Louisiana, in the above NUM-
bered and entitled suit, 1 have seized
and will offer for. sale at public auction,
for cash and according to law, at the
principal front door of the court house
of Caddo Parish, Louisiana, during the
legal hours for sales, on
SATURDAY, JULY 80, 1910, las
A certain lot of ground situated in the
City of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, La,
purchased from Mrs. NJ. A. Sudlin on
October 10, 1905, with all buildings AID
Improvements thereon, and more partic-
ularly described as follows: Commend:
ing at an iron stake which marks the
intersection of Western avenre and the
Texas and Pacific Railway Company IN
the southwest quarter of the northwest
quarter Of section one, township seven
teen, range fourteen, thence run north
along the east side of Western avenue
26 feet to an iron pipe marked "a, /"
thence north 62 degrees east 16o feet y
thence north "a degrees IS minutes east
1910 feet; thence north 20 degrees 80
minutes east $40 feet !. thence north ~
degrees east 1850 feet; thence east
6877 feet to Western avenue; thence
south IIo feet along Western avenue to
point of beginning, with ali buildings
and improvement thereon. Said property
seized as belonging to the above defend
ant, and to be sold for cash and accord
ing to law, to pay and satisfy the debt
specified in said writ say in the sum Of
five hundred dollars, with per cent per
annum interest thereon from December
81, 1907, less a credit thereon of two
hundred and fifty dollars paid on Janu-
airy ~, 1910, and all costs of this suit.
including ten per cent per annum inter
est on said principal and interest as at
torney's fees. .-
J.P. FLOURNOY,
Sheriff, ex-Officio Auctioneer.
Caucasian, June 28, 1910. ...
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-07-07
RECEIVERS SALE.
No I3,7o2-In the First Judicial Dis.
trict Court of Caddo Parish, Louis
lana: Oil City Machinery Company
June 5, 1910.

No. I3,7o2-In the First Judicial Dis
trict Court of Caddo Parish, Louis
lana: Oil City Machinery Company
VS.. Lille Oil Company.
By virtue of commission to sell, is
sued in the above entitled cause and to
me directed from the Honorable First
Judicial District Court of Caddo Parish,
I will offer for sale at public auction and
according to law, at the principal front
door of the court house of Caddo Par
ish, Louisiana, during the legal hours
of sale, OH
SATURDAY, JULY 9, 1910,
the following described property belong
ing to the defendant Lille Gil Com
pany, to-wit: .
Five acres leased from T. M. Richard
son with one non-producing we'll and
derrick thereon.
Thirteen acres leased from Hill &
Thomson with two producing wells to-
gether with rigs and equipments there
on, and one unfinished well with derrick,
said property leased being fully de-
slribed in the leases of record in Caddo
Parish.
Five acres of land in the northwest
quarter of southwest quarter section II
township 20, range I6, all being in the
Parish of Caddo, State of Louisiana
and will be sold as the property of said
defendant to pay debts.
Terms of sale: Cash with the benefit
of appraisement as provided by law.
J. P. FLOURNOY,
Sheriff and exOficio Auctioneer
Caucasian, June 7, 1910
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-07-07
SHERIFFS SALE.

No. I3,754.-In the First Judicial Dis
trict Court of Caddo Parish, Louis
lana; Continental Bank & Trust Co.
versus Oscar Armstrong.
By virtue of a writ of fieri facias to
me directed from the Honorable First
Judicial District Court of Caddo Parish,
Louisiana, in the above numbered and
entitled suit, | have seized and will Of
fer for sale, at public auction, on terms
hereinafter stated, at the principal front
door of the Court House of Caddo Par
ish, Louisiana, on
- SATURDAY, JULY 9, 1910.
Lots twelve, thirteen, fourteen, fifteen
and sixteen (I2, 10, IA, IS and I6) Of
block twenty-seven (27) of the City Of
Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana
lying south of K c. S., also lots three
and four 6 and a block one, (D Of
the ThornhiIl Annex Subdivision of the
City of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Lott
isiana, together with all buildings and
Improvements thereon; said property
seized as belonging to the within de
PENDANT and to be sold to satisfy the
debt as specified in said writ, say in the
sum of $3333.33, with 8 per cent inter
est from October FL, 1908, and 10 per
cent additional attorneys fees, with a
special lien and privilege on lots II, IS,
IA, IS and If of block II of the City Of
Shreveport, lying south of the right Of
way of K. c. S. & G R. Co., as record
ed in mortgage book "a, page s73, Of
Caddo Parish, to be sold without the
benefit of appraisement for cash to pay
said judgment and on terms of credit
for the balance to become due under said
mortgage as stipulated in said act And
also the sum of $1842.7o with 8 per cent
per annum interest from October FL,
1908 with 10 per cent additional as at
torney's fees with a special lien and
privilege on lots 8 and 4 of block OF
the Thornhill Annex subdivision of the
City of Shreveport, as per act of Mort
gage in Book "a, page 574, to be sold
for cash to pay and satisfy said judg-
ment and on terms of credit for the bal
ance as stipulated in said act, together
with all costs of this suit
J. P FLOURNOY,
Sheriff and ex-Oficio Auctioneer
Caucasian, June 9, 1910.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-07-07
JUDICIAL SALE.
Caucasian, June 28, 1910.

No. 13,7o3-In the First Judicial Dis
trict Court of Caddo Parish, Louis.
lana: E. R. Bernstein ct al, vs. @.
w. Toll.
By virtue Of a commission to sell, to
me directed from the Honorable First
Judicial District Court of Caddo Par
ish, Louisiana, I will offer for sale at
public auction, at the principal front
door of the court house of: caddo Par
ish, Louisiana, for cash and according to
law, during the legal hours for sales On
SATURDAY, JULY 80, 1910,
The south half of northeast quarter of
section fifteen (I5), township twenty
one (21), range sixteen (16) west, Cad
do Parish, Louisiana. Said property as
belonging to the parties litigant and to
be sold for cash and according to law
for the purpose of affecting a partition.
J. P. FLOURNOY,
Sheriff and ex-Ohicio Auctioneer.
Caucasian, June 26, 1910.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-07-07
JUDICIAL SALE.

No. I3,684-In, the First Judicial Dis
trict Court of Caddo Parish, Louis
lana: Mrs. Mary J. Herwig VS.. An
atole Hebert ct al.
By virtue of commission to sell, to
me directed from the Honorable First
Judicial District Court of Caddo Par
ish, Louisiana, in the above numbered
and entitled suit, l will offer for sale
at The principal front door of the court
house of Caddo Parish, Louisiana, dur
ing the legal hours for sales, on
SATURDAY, JULY 9, 1910,
Lot nine 90 in block tfirty-two (32)
and lots thirteen and fourteen (I3 anc
I4) in Io-acre lot two (2) in the City OF
Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana
together with all buildings and I'M
provements thereon. Said property tc
be sold for cash and according to law
for the purpose of effecting partition
Said lot 9 in block 81 to be sold subjec
to the lease thereon, as recorded in the
clerk and ex-oficio recorders office Of
Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
]. P. FLOURNOY,
Sheriff and ex-Oficio Auctioneer
Caucasian, June 7, 1910
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-07-07
Attest:
ISIDORE HOLLAND
WHEELER SHROPSHIRE.
]. A. THIGPEN.

J. A. IHIGPEN,
Notary Public, Caddo Parish, La.
The State Of Louisiana, Parish OF
Caddo: I hereby certify that have ex-
amined the above and foregoing act of
incorporation of the Craig Oil Company,
and finding nothing therein contained
contrary to law, I hereby approve the
same on this the oath day of June A. D.
1910. J. M. FOSTER,
District Attorney First Judicial District.
Endorsed: Filed and recorded June
II, 1910. S. 0. WILLIAMS,
Deputy Clerk and ex-Oficio Deputy Re-
corder.
State OF Louisiana, Parish of Caddo:
l hereby certify that the above and fore
going is true and correct copy Of the
original act, as the same :" -o3ears
on file and of record Of. = Gwen
under my hand and s. { o.hce this
27th day OF June 1910.
S. 0. WILLIAMS,
Deputy Clerk and ex-Of6cio Deputy Re-
corder. 6-2s.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-07-07
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.

Notice is hereby given to the stock
holders of the Loggy Bayou Lumber
Company that at meeting attended by
all the members of the board of diree-
tors of said company, on June I6, 1870
it was unanimously resolved to call
meeting of the stockholders to be held
at the Office of the company in the Con-
tinental Bank and Trust Company build
ing, Shreveport, La, at 80 o'clock pm
Saturday, August g, 1910, for the pur-
pose of considering an increase of the
capital stock of the company from IF
teen thousand dollars to twenty thous
and dollars, and of transaeting any other
business that may come before the meet
ing. M. c. NELSON,
June 3d. 1910. Secretary.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-07-07

have the effect of rendering this charter
null or of exposing any stakeholder to
any loss beyond the amount Of his eap;-
tai stock. !
This done and passed IN my Office in
said Parish and State, in the praQce Of
Isidore Holland and Wheeler Shrep-
shire, competent witnesses, on this the
22nd day of June A. D. 1910. "
GEORGE NJ. CRAIG.
FRED CLARK.
G. B. WOODS.
l. E. ETCHISON.
H. L. HEILPERIN.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-07-07

nothing therein contrary to the Con-
stltution and laws of the State of Louis
lana, hereby approve the same. Given
under my hand officially this the first
day of July 1910.
J. M. FOSTER,
District Attorney.
Endorsed; Filed and recorded July
2, 1910. F. A. LEONARD,
Clerk and ex-Oficio Recorder.
State of Louisiana, Parish of Caddo:
[ hereby certify that the above and fore
going is true and correct copy of the
original act, as the same now appears
on file and of record in my office. Given
under my hand and seal of office this
end day of July 1910.
F. A. LEONARD,
10. Clerk and ex-Oficio Recorder.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-07-07
L. HANSEN.
EUGENE HAN SEEN.
SAM w. MASON.

Attest:
w. w. MASON.
T. S. WHITE.
o. P. EUBANK,
Notary Public in and for Caddo Par
4 ish, State of Louisiana.
The State of Louisiana, Parish of
Caddo: | hereby certify that | have ex-
amined the above and foregoing act of
incorporation of the Hansen Oil Com
pany, and finding nothing therein con-
trary to law, hereby approve the same
on this the goth day of May 1910.
]. M. FOSTER,
District Attorney First judicial District.
Endorsed: Filed and recorded May
30. 1910. S. 0. WILLIAMS,
Deputy Clerk and ex-Oficio Deputy Re-
cordeG.
State of Louisiana, Parish of Caddo
l hereby certify that the above and fore
going is a true and correct copy of the
original act, as the same now appears
on file and of record in my Office. Given
under my hand and seal of Office this
goth day of May 1910.
S. o. WILLIAMS,
Deputy Clerk and ex-Officio Deputy Re
corder 5-31.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-07-07

its affairs shall be liquidated by COM
missioner to be selected by the stock
holders at the meeting at which the
resolution for the dissolution of the cor
poratioQ shall have been adopted. In
the event of the death of such llqul-
dator, his successor shall be appointed
by the court of proper jurisdiction.
ARTICLE VIII.
No stockholder of this corporation
shall ever be held liable for any greater
amount than the unpaid balance on his
capital stock, and no informalities shall
have the effect Of rendering this char
ter null or of exposing any stakeholder
to any loss beyond the amount of his
capital stock.
This done and passed in my Office in
said Parish and State, in the presence
of w. w. Mason and T. S. White, COM
petent witnesses, on this the goth day Of
May 1910.
L. HANSEN.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-07-07
ARTICLE VII.

This charter may be amended or the
corporation dissolved by consent of
three-fourths of the stock thereof at
any meeting called for such purpose,
after ten days notice in writing to each
of the stockholders thereof, or duly
waived. Whenever this corporation shall
be dissolved by limitation or otherwise,
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-07-07
ARTICLE VIII.

No stakeholder of this corporation
shall ever be held liable for any greater
amount than the unpaid balance on his
capital stock, and no informalities shall
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-07-07

Attest:
B. DLLLINGHAM.
f ALEXANDER.
JOHN D. WILKINSON.
Notary Public.
Having examined the foregoing char
tsrand acf Of incorporation and finding
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-07-07
ARTICLE VII.

This charter may be amended or the
corporation dissolved by consent OF
three-fourths of the stock thereof at
any meeting called for such purpose,
after ten days notice in writing to each
of the stockholders thereof, or duly
waived. Whenever this corporation
shall be dissolved by limitation Or 9TH
erwise, its affairs shall be liquidated by
a commissioner to be elected by the
stockholders at the meeting at which the
resolution for the dissolution of the
corporation shall have been adopted. In
the event of the death of such liquidator
his successor shall be appointed by the
court of proper jurisdiction.
APTTCT Z Wit
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-07-07
ARTICLE I.
ARTICLE II.

The domicile of this corporation is
hereby fixed in the City of Shreveport,
Caddo Parish, Louisiana, where all
legal process shall be served in the
manner provided by law, upon the pres
ident, or in his absence on the vice pres
ident, or in the absence of the vice pres
ident, at the office of the said corpora
ton as provided by Ghe statutes of this
State.