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The Montgomery tribune., 1910-12-09
500 Reward, 500.

The readers OF this paper viii be pleased TO learn
that there at least dreaded disease that science
has been able to cure IN all It's stages and that y
Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure ID the only positive
being constitutional disease. requires Q constftu-
tional treatment, Halls Catarrh Cure "a taken In
ternally acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces OF the system. thereby destroying the
foundation Of the disease. and giving the patiene
strength by building up the constitution and assist.
ing nature In doing It's work. Tho proprietors have
% much faith IN is curative powers that they oer
One Hundred Dollars for any case that Il faua 70
cure Send for list OF Testimonials
Address F.: J. CHENEY CO.. Toledo. o.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Montgomery tribune., 1910-12-09
His New Job.

A San Francisco conductor, who re-
Gently embraced religion, was called
upon to take up the Sunday morning
offering. He did very well until he
came to boy. young man." he
said, sternly. you will have to pay
half Success Magazine.
The Montgomery tribune., 1910-12-09
rImelIness.

All measures Of reformation are ef.
fective in exact proportion to their
timeliness; partial decay may be cut
away and cleansed; incipient error
corrected; but there is a point at
which corruption can no more be
stayed. nor wandering recalled. 1t
has been the manner of modern phil
anthropy to remain passive until that
precise period, and to leave the sick
to perish. and the foolish to stray.
while II spent itself in frantic exer.
tions to raise the dead. and reform tho
dust.--R -Ruskin.
The Montgomery tribune., 1910-12-09
Old Pete's Little Joke.

Foolish questions and funny an.
swers were under discussion in the
Trenton avenue and Dauphin street
police station the other day, and after
listening for while to some amusing
instances, Sergeant McCay told the
following:
"Old Pete Flood was the attendant
in the Franklin cemetery some years
ago, and 1t became the custom to ask
him how business was. just to hear
his reply. 1t came In heavy bass
voice:
"'Ain't buried living soul today"
Philadelphia Times.
The Montgomery tribune., 1910-12-09
His PrIde--tier Dust.

"Your marriage to this plebean Am
erican heiress, my son." said the
Countess de Broque, twill humble our
ancestral pride in the dust"
That's all right" rejoined the titled
son. "She has agreed to furnish the
dust"
The Montgomery tribune., 1910-12-09

SO puffed I could hardly see and my
feet and hands were terribly swollen.
Doan's Kidney Pills were advised ana
! began taking them. 1t required only
short use to restore my kidneys to .
normal condition"
Remember the name-Doans.
For sale by all dealers. 30 cents .
box. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. =.
The Montgomery tribune., 1910-12-09
Admitted.

Women already do a lot of gov
erning," said Mrs. o. H. p. Belmont.
the brilliant suffrage leader, in an
interview in New York. Men. ID
they are observant and frank, admit
that.
IAN editor, about to marry. was
asked by friend:
What prompted you, old man. to
propose to Miss Dash?'
"The editor, who was, like all ed
itors, extremely observant and ex-
tremely frank, answered.:
"'Well, to tell you the truth, think
Miss Dash prompted me more than
anybody else.'"
The Montgomery tribune., 1910-12-09
To please His Lady Fair.

Edith-Mercy! Here's telegram
from Jack. He's been hurt in the foot
ball game.
Ethel-What does he say?
Edith--He says, Nose broken!
How do you prefer it set-Greek or
Roman?"-Boston Transcript
The Montgomery tribune., 1910-12-09
Cause of the Trouble.

why was the engagement broken"
Because of a misunderstanding" re-
piled Miss Cayenne. Each consid-
cred the other lacking in etiquette.
They subscribed to different publica-
tions and weren't reading the same
Hints on How to Behave in Society" ("
Star.
The Montgomery tribune., 1910-12-09
In Perplexity.


Michael Dolan, an is 1t yourselfr
"Yes; sure 1t is."
We'll, ye know thot bletherin' spal-
peen, Wildly Castigans second hus-
bandT Ar s,sAi sysMl
That do" al,@,
HE bet me bob to pint I
couldn't swally an egg without break
In the shell ov It."
"An' ye did IT." e
"I did"
"Then phwat's ailin' yer"
It's doom there" laying his hand
on the lower part of his waistcoat. "If
I jump about I'll break 1t and cut me
stomach wild the shell, an If kape
quiet It'll hatch and I'll have Shang-
hal rooster scratchin' me inside"
The Montgomery tribune., 1910-12-09

Mark Twain's Legacy.
Six hundred thousand was the sum
He left behind,
And not dollar wrested from
Poor humankind.
His earnings were the recompense
OF work well done;
OF waggishness without offense,
And kindly fun.
And in his books, it doth befall,
On every page
The gentle author left us all
A heritage.
Washington Herald.
The Montgomery tribune., 1910-12-09
No Lack of Effort.

so you were deeply touched by the
poem young Mr.. Softly wrote to you?"
"Yes."
"But it was not good poem"
II don't care. 1t was just rs much
trouble for him to write it as if he had
been Shakespeare" Smart Set.
The Montgomery tribune., 1910-12-09

cause or backaches
headaches, urinary
troubles and dizzy
spells. To insure good
health, keep the kid
neys well. Doan's Kid
ney Pills remove all
kidney Ills.
Mrs. e. e. Dewey.
Neigh, Neb., says:li
"In 1909 I had q
dreadful attack Of
droDsy nv face beinG
The Montgomery tribune., 1910-12-09
ALWAYS In Waitina.

DashawayY You have splendid look
ing clothes. old man Who is your
tailor?
4 Cleverton-IIe's the first man you
see as you go out.--Life.
The Montgomery tribune., 1910-12-09
A Chanue.

The Doctor-Dear me! I'm surprised
to see you in this condition again. II
you disregard my orders, shall re.
fuse to treat you any more.
The Patient-Pon my word, laddie.
you're the first man who's said that to
me today Sketch.
The Montgomery tribune., 1910-12-09
They Never Come BACK.

Hardcastle & Kenyon, the oldest un-
dertaking house in Kansas, now have
two embalmers, E. A. Leonard and G.
T. Evans. Twenty-nine years and new
er had failure. Their services are
at your command.-Emporia Gazette
The Montgomery tribune., 1910-12-09
of Couree. She Must.

@'What time does the dance begin?'
mine o'clock"
"Then we must be there at $780,"
IS "What for?'
~ must have at least an hour in
yhe dressing-room to rearrange my
halr."--Detroit Free Press.
The Montgomery tribune., 1910-12-09

young Swift has been more eau,
tious since he was arrested for speed
ing in his auto
Yes; as the old saw says. "A pinch
in time saves fine. baltimore Am
erican.
The Montgomery tribune., 1910-12-09
About All.

'Bessie's Mother: Bessie, did you
let Mr.. Snuggle have a kiss?
Bessie: Yes. mamma, ! did! He
said it would be good-by kiss, and
was just dead anxious to have him
go.--Puck.
The Montgomery tribune., 1910-12-09
His Only Recourse.

Blobbs: When the mountain would
MT come to Mahomet what did he do?
Slobbs: INsuppose he went to the
ore.-Philadelphia Record.
The Montgomery tribune., 1910-12-09
Wanted a Chance.

Milkman--I see by the papers that
a Frenchman has invented new way
of Transforming water into milk.
Customer-Well, hope you'll adopt
1t. I'm getting awfully tired of the
old way.
The Montgomery tribune., 1910-12-09
!, never laugh when

"Why do you never laugh when
MIR Jollyum tells funny story?'
II don't dare" replied the busy
qnan. IF / were to laugh, he'd be en-
couraged TO take the time to tell his
whole repertory."-Puck.
The Montgomery tribune., 1910-12-09
The Idea.

Tom: call my engagement ian
airship engagement"
Dick Why so?
Tom: I'm never sure Just how long
1t will keep on going.
The Montgomery tribune., 1910-12-09
THE IMPORTANCE OF HEALTHY
KIDNEYS.

Weak kidneys fail to remove pds-
sons from the blood, and they are the
The Montgomery tribune., 1910-12-09
NEW ERA IN FINANCE
ACCURACY AND LIcITY
PROVES TO BE A POPULAR
MOTTO.

Prompt Response to Bold Move Of
President VaII.--"Aecuracy" Reduo-
ed Western Unions Surplus $13,.
ooo,ooo.-"PubIicity" Restored Con-
fldence and lts stock Went Up.
The Montgomery tribune., 1910-12-09

my wife and are going to spend
a few months with her people at
Strong's Corners" said the meek lit
tie man, "and L want you to mail your
paper to me-"
YES" said the clerk. whats your
name?"
"Well--er--to make sure, / guess
you'd better address 1t Mary Strpng's
Husband, Strong's Corners '"-CAtho.
lie Standard and Times.
The Montgomery tribune., 1910-12-09

Il hear she is to be married. Who
is the happy man?"
Her father Lippincott's.
The Nevada County picayune., 1910-12-09

Jake Suckle said to us, Tell the people that my business has been exceedingly good this year and that am still headquarters for clothing and gents furnish ing" He is one of our very best merchants and is spreading all the time
 Wat White, who is one of the young men that was reared in Prescott and who has always took lead in the development of the city, was next seen. l have no complaint to make of my business. It has been satisfac tory to me the present year and the prospects for sple ndid trade this winter is flattering. We anticipate no changes in our business and expect to cater to the trading public for their busi- ness by giving them value re ceiyed."
 Knox Arnold tells us that on the Q. T. that he was making money, but did uot care for the old maids of the town to catch on. That he was enjoying blessed singleness" and if they actually knew that he was "Lousey" with the filthy lucre that he would not have time to look after his extensive business and give any time to the duties of Chairman of the Street Com mittee. Now, girls, we have given you the tip, get busy.
 The next place we stopped was at the Nevada County Bank. (We didn't draw anything but our breath.) o. B. Gordon, the clever cashier. told us that this
The Nevada County picayune., 1910-12-09

A trip over town and a few minutes spent with each of our merchants has revealed the fact that Prescott is on the upward move along commercial lines. Below we give few things that some of our most prosperous business men had to say when approached on the question of How are you getting along from a business standpoint?'
 Uncle Haley Kershaw was the first that we saw and his was, Quite we'll thank you. l am going to move the first of the year back on Front street where 1 did business so many years successfully. and am looking forward to a great business next year. ''
 o. R. McDaniel, president of the Mcdaniel Hardware Co.,, says, Business has been good this year and we are expecting splendid Xmas trade and will the first of the year increase our stock. We expect to either move our grocery department 10 the building now occupied by Kershaw or else fill 1t with a complete line of wagons and buggies.
The Nevada County picayune., 1910-12-09
CITY COUNCIL MEETS
 IN REGULAR SESSION

The council met at the Mayor s office last Tuesday night in regu- lar session, and after allowing the usual bills and going through the other routine work pro :eeded to elect Hon. J. w. Forester City Attorney. They then pur- chased the ]. A. Bryan property west of town for an additional Cemetery, provided that the Committee could arrange to f. nance the matter. TGe question of buying a team for the town was urged by the Mayor but the matter of buying one was defer ed until next meeting, as, also was the election of city scavenger. The Mayor asks q the finance Committee for a ra- port of the condition of the town tbat he might published the same and was promised one at III early date.
The Nevada County picayune., 1910-12-09

Lee Biakely was all smiles when We entered his place of bu. siness and met us witt a Good morning. what can 1 show you? Oh, business is good and get ting better every day. We are anticipating good trade during the holidays. and trusting tc a kind Providence that we will have a great year before us. "
 J. K. Hamilton says Why il has actually spoiled my Domino buisness. 1 cannot find time to play any more. It keeps me busy all the time waiting on the immense trade we have. ,"
 We stepped into the establish ment of W.B. Waller and every body was busy. Will said, Certainly we are pleased with our business, and we are loaded for Bear when it comes to Xmas goods. Something for the whole family, from Pa down to baby" '"
 Mrs. Teal!answers, :" Yes, my buiness has been all that 1 could  wish. We nave had our share of the Millinery trade and hope to merit in the good year to follow" :"
 We found every body in a rush at the Prescott Hardware. How is business Dan?" we asked. "Oh, fine, it could not be much better. We are to busy to talk ad come around nextiweek. We think we will have something to say to the people about Xmas shopping. We have had fine business and expect to do an im- mense lot of it during Xmas,
 Continued on Pdge 2
The Nevada County picayune., 1910-12-09
PROSPEROUS PRESCOTT PRESENT PRETTY
 PRESENTS FOR PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERS
Live Wires Well Satisfied With Business Outlook and Predict Good Holiday Trade--Picayune Represen-
 tatve lnte view Prescott's "Liveuns.

popular institution had enjoye d one of the best years of it's ex- istence. He informed us that some changes were on foot for this bank that would make 1t one of the safest banking houses in the state.
 The Prescott Supply and Hardware Go. notwithstanding their recent loss by fire will soon be ready to accomodate their large trade. Mir. H. A. Hamil- ton, the president of the concern, told us that they would con- mence the erection of their large store within the next few days and would push its completion as rapidly as possible. He said: We have had a good trade this year and feel very grateful to our many customers.
 Dr Marsh. proprietor of Mon. crief Drug Store, had just come into the store from a visit to the sick and answered our querry with smile, saying. "yes, busi- ness has been reasonably good this year. There is some sick ness now and we look for that to abate and give us more time to look after our Xmas trade which we expect to be good'.
The Nevada County picayune., 1910-12-09
Picayune Patrons Pay for Your Paper

WYE nearing year We right
 w things for that possibly to call at the PCAPUNE office SETTLE PAPER nut yourself up the good will money operate the REMEMBER that small but all of it put together amounts good If can't come a or money order.
The Nevada County picayune., 1910-12-09

Miss Ruby Buchanan left last Tuesday for Erie. Okla, where she goes to take charge of a school at that place.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1910-04-02
TIE STATE OF LOUISIANA,
eo,b JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF LAFOURCHE.
In the matter of the succession Of
Joseph Navarro and Community,
No 1899 Probates.

.;.+,n If n commission and order
by w ;ssupd ont of the Honorable
OF s sur Judicial District Court for
I".,,orish of Lafourche. state OF Louis
;n and to me directed in the above
iaitit,ed and numbered succession, !
eli sell, at public auction IN IRON! or me IN
aanrt house door OF sad parish, III lhe
e eoun Of Thibodaux, on
Tow ATURDAN, APRIL, 18th, 1910,
Zen the hours Of II o'clock a. m. and
oe,"NIork .. m. Of said day, the follow
~. described properly, to-Wlt:
ing REAL ESTATE
,ortain tract of land situated in this
.r;sh on the left bank or Bayou La
p,rche. at about -Four miles above the
town of ThibodauX, ana apour lnfec
p from said bayou, in the Chouplc
iihntIement. measuring one arpent and
S SI,.ae nuarters Il 80 more or less, front
Iht .,o dentb thereto attached, bounded
~ VIZ Nv lands of Ozeme Naquin, below
hp oI,n of Ozeme Naquin and in front
~ ~ those of Emile Guilliot. Together
. ~ all the buildings and improvements
thereon, less. however certain strip OF
land measuring nine h teet 1n "l of sa on
tract of land, sold to Elhlle bullliot, OH
Santember Sth 1893.
5oep'o MOVABLES:
Ia folding table, old rocker, with
oolored seat, / old four post bed, l old
cori machine. l old muzzle loader
Shotgun sho i old cooking stove, old two
VINE Wheel cart old pIows, Ola buggy, !
creole pony old I'D pdss tho s digser old old
Gle Gle , old axes, old saw, l old small
cislern, one cid kitchen safe, Il earthern
jar. c.,o roro cash to nav debts
according to law.
James Beary,
Sheriff of the Parish of Lafourehe.
Howell d Caillouet Attys.
March 18th 1910.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1910-04-02
Diseased Cattle.

DR.. Sheard Moore, thewell-known
veterinary surgeon, was called to the
Mace of Mr.. Truxillo, assessor Of
Assumption, last week, 10 treat 3
Young bull which was sick. Upon ex-
aiming the animal the doctor diagnose
his affection AS tuberculosis. A few
DAYS later the animal died, and an ex-
animation of the carcass confirmed
the doctors previous diagnosis. There
were other cattle III the yard with this
young animal, and one day this week
he was again called to the same place
to examine cow that was sick. His
examination disclosed the fact thai
three COWS were afflicted with the
dreaded disease, one of them being SO
far advanced that the doctor suggested
that it be killed. The COW was accor-
dlngly killed. and upon examination
j. was discovered that it was in the
last stages Of the disease One lung
was completely rotten and the other
WAS badly affected and the liver was
also attacked. The other two afflicted
animals were isolated from the bs Ianct
The discovery Of the presence OF this
dreaded disease among cattle on prl
yste farm, seryesto call attention 10 the
n cessi,y for the enactment OF string.
ent laws providing for the inspection
OF all cattle used for meat purposes,
both before end after slaughter, and
of all dairy cows. The flesh of' cattle
afflicted with tuberculosis is not only
not a wholesome food, but all exceed
ingly dangerous one. In fact, it is moi
( for consun ption and all such met
should be destroyed. The milk of SUI b
cows is also unfit 10 drink, and Is
positive menace to the health 81
children who are the principal consul
mcrs of this article In all large cities
there are laws providing for the ms
pect,on OF meat and milk, and such
laws should also be enacted in the
smaller cities and towns and rural dis
riots. -Donuldsonvi!le Times
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1910-04-02
Mr.. Octave Legendre.

Last Tuesdays Picayune contained
the following about Mr.. Octave Legen
dre's death.
Octave J Legendre, very promi-
nently connected 10 ThlboGaux, La,
and for the past fifteen years we'll
known in the business circles of New
Orleans, died at his residence, No
527 Flood Street, at 1855 o'clock yes
terday afternoon. He will be buried
at 4 O'Clock this afternoon, the re-
mains being conveyed from the fami-
~ residence to ST. Maurice church,
where The rites Of the Catholic church
will he solomiz.d. Interment will
then be made IN The new st. Louis
cemetery IN E~pianade Avenue.
Mr.. Lsgendre was born in Th'bo
daux hf'y-elght years ago. He re
crlved bis education and first start
there. After leaving sch"oI be was
associated with his father for a null
bel of years in business, and then
went into politics, being one of the
deputies in the sheliff's office. About
twenty-five years ago he came 10 New
Orleans and has wei ked steadily since
FIR the John Parker Co, Limited
CON mission merchants.
As man Mr.. L"g-ndre was one OF
the best types He was honest, ener-
geuc and charitable 10 fault. He
Was member of the Catholic Knights
OF America, and a former member Of
the Fire Department Of Thihodaux
and the Young Mems Association. +.
Mr. Iegrnlre was Da'rl,d twice,
bis last VIE who was Mss Camille
The, surviving him, along with four
children by his first wife and seven
by his .acond, az we'll as six brothers
and sisters His sons are: Gus,
Alcee, Octave, Armand and Jules,
and his daughters, Mines. NJ, Tbiei,
Frank Latitte, ed. St. Pc and Misses
Agnes, Louise and E~rline. His
sisters are: Mines. Philip l.. BrAud,
of Thibodaux, and X N, Braud and
L. Gomez, Of this city His brothers
are Emile and Philip, of Thibodaux,
and'J oseph of this city.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1910-04-02

With the base ball craze on; will
the astronomers and people crazy over
the coming of HaIIey's comet and
what it is likely to do to the earth
with Rockefeller crazy on the sub
iect Of giving away his money and the
government officials datfy on the sub
ject of preventing him from dong So
because they wish to dissolve the
Standard Oil TO. before he can do so
th3 country seems to be in devil OF
fix. Still all these things will move
on IN their appointed grooves and
this old earth IS likely to remain on
it's axis and continue to tnrn just the
same as though they had not been
Iberville Sentinel.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1910-04-02
Saved from The Grave.

II had about gwen up hope, after
nearly fonr years Of suffering from a
severe lung trouble" writes Mrs. N.
l.. Dix, of my chest would be almost
unbearab!e and l could not do any
work, hut Dr.. Kings New Discovery
has made me feel like a new person.
LIS the best medicine made for the
throat and lungs" Obstinate coughs
stubborn scolds, hay fever, la grippe,
asthma, Group. bronchists and hemor
orrages, hoarseness and whooping
cough, yield quickly to this wonder
full medicine. Try it. so, and 81 90
Trial bottles free. Guaranteed by
all druggists.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1910-04-02
Worse Than Bullets.

Bullets have often caused less suf-
fering to soldiers than the eczema l..
W. Hartman, Burlington. Me-, got in
the army, and suffered with, forty
wears. "Bat BuckIen's Arnica Saive
cured me when all else failed" be
wntes Greatest healer tor Sores,
Ulcer, Bolts, Burns, Cuts, Wounds,
Bruises and Piles. 25c ut all druggists.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1910-04-02
The Demon Of the Air

IS the germ Of LaGrippe, that breath.
ed in, brings suffering to thousauds.
Its after effects are weakness, nervous
ness, lack of appetite, energy and au'
bitioD, with disordered livery and kid
news. The geatest need then is Electric
Bitters, the splendid tonic, blood pur'.
fer and regulator Of Stomach, Liver
aud Kidneys. Thousands have prov
ed that they wonderfully strengthen
the nerves, build up the system and
restore health and good spirits after
an attack of Grip. il suffering. try
them. Only SOC. Perfect satisfac-
tiou guaranteed by all druggists.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1910-04-02
FISH Oysters! ICE!
Can be obtained promptly by tele-
phoning Hamilton Bernard, phone So

Lockport has 8 new bank, the Mer
chants Bank of Lockport. was organ
,zed the early part of the week, with
the following prominent and substan'
tial citizens composing the first board
of directors: ........
B. narang, Dave Foret, Lee Fore,
A. A. Scott, A. H. Ago, Frank j.
Barker, Louis Beauvais, Dr.. J. Ago
Val. NJ. Toups. DR.. H Tetreau, E. j.
Braud, B. J, Foret. At the meeting
OF the board Of directors the following
officers we're elected: B. J. Fcret,
president; B. Harrang, first vice-pres.
ident. A. II. ago, secoDd vice-presi,
dent. The bank capital stock is $25-
900, divided III 500 shares at $50
each.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1910-04-02
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
10Th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF LAFOURCHE
Succession of Arthur p. Galata,
No. 1929 Probates.

Notice is hereby given that by virtue
of a Commission and an order of sale
issued from the Twentieth Judicial
District Court Of the State of Louisiana,
for the parish of Lafourche, in the mat
ter of the above numbered and entitled
succession to me directed will offer for
sale at public auction flor the purpose OF
realizing fluids to settle, the debts of
said succession, to the Last and highest
bidder. in front of the main entrance
to the courthouse OF the parish of La
fourche, in the town of Thihodaux, dur
ing the legal hours for sale on
SATURDAY. APRIL Both, 1910,
the following described property. to-
wit: The undivided half interest of
said Arthur =. Galata in = = -
A certain wooden. stern wheel gaso-
line boat. known as the "Florida," and
plying in Bayou Lafourche, having q
tonnage of Four and 2l-10O tons being
Forty-Six feet long, Twelve feet, Two
inches in depth.
2. One certain lot of the deceased's
wearing apparel.
3. One gold watch.
Said sale to be made for cash.
JAMES BEARY.
Sheriff of the Parish of Lafourche.
H. NJ. Wallis, Jr. Atty.
Thibodaux, La, March, rs, 1910.