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The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-04-27
ORDINANCE No. 275

| Whereas, petition in the following
| words was this day presented to the po-
lice jury of the Parish Of Lafonrche, TO-
ITO the Honorable, the police jury
| of the parish Of Lafourche:
"The petition of the undersigned res
ident land owners of Drainage District
No 2, as defined and created by ordi-
nance Nos 273 and 274 of the police jury
Of the parish of Lafourche, adopted on
the 18th day of March, 1912, and being
more than twenty five in number, there
being more than forty land owners in
such district, with respect prays:
"That messrs p w Lefort, w III Price
and Pierre Boudreaux, resident lane
owners in such district, and owning real
estate therein assessed in their names
for more than five hundred dollars, as
evidenced by the last assessment roll on
file according to law, and further evil
denced by the certificate of the assessor
OF the parish of Lafourche hereto annex
ed, be appointed by your honorable bo-
DIV commissioners of such district, mes
srs P w Lefort and Pierre M Boudreaux
for two years, and mr. w II Price for
four years."
And whereas, it is the sense of this
jury that the prayer of such petition be
granted, therefore,
Be it ordained by the police jury of the
ASS~~SA~s~@~S
lar session convened.
Sec !. That the following named res
ident land owners of drainage district
No 2, of the parish of Lafourche, having
more than five hundred dollars of real
estate assessed in their names, as shown
by the last assessment roll of the Parish
OF Lafourche, filed by the assessor of the
year 1911 and as evidenced by the certi-
ficate Of the assessor attached to and nj
ed with such petition praying for APP
poin tment of resident land owners as
commissioners of such drainage district
to-wit :SENV Lcfort, w II Price and
Pierre RS6lreaux, be and they are APP
pointed as commissioners of such drain
age district for the terms as follows:
messrs p " Lefort and Pierre NJ Bou-
dreaux for two years and mr. w II Price
for four years.
Section 2. BE it further ordained ETC..
That the governor of the State of Louis
lana be and he is respectfully requested
and petitioned to appoint two hit ard
competent pensions as commissioners OF
such district for the term Of four years
as prescribed by - who together with
the COMMISSIONER pointed by this ju-
fA shall constitute The board OF drainage
rlbnmiss toner's for such district vested
with all the powers and authority under
existing laws.
Section 3. Be it further ordained etc,
That the legal domicile Of said drainage
district No ., shall be Lafourche Cross
ing, at which plaza the commissioners
shall meet on the first Tuesday after the
of the two commissioners
by the governor for the purpose of orga-
l.izing, and the said commissioners shall
then and there: list elect from their nnm
Der president and vice-president; End.
n Secretary and Treasurer, who shall
furnished bond in such sum as may be
fixed by tee board Of drainage commits
sioners, alta salary to be fixed by the
hoard. provided the same shall not ex-
coed fifty dollars per Llonth.
March l4th., 1912.
CT Coulon IL Basset,
C!e,k. President.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-04-27
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Notice.

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| hereby return my thanks to the
7 H. Hempel Insurance Agency OF
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which they settled my claim for loss
by Fire for s4OO0,-paid me infull
by j. Fl. HempeI, Agent.
Signed: Fred Rogse.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-04-27
ORDINANCE NO. 273

WHEREAS, the following petition
WAS this daypresented to the Police
Jury of the Parish Of Lafourche, to-wit-
s"ro the Police Jury of the parish Of
Lafourche, State OF Louisiana:
"The petition of the undersigned COM
posing the Drainage Board Of Drainage
District No 2, of the Parish of Lafourche
comprising all that portion of the Par
ish Of Lafourche embraced within the
following boundaries, to-Xht:
Acadia plantation, the property OF Mrs.
right descending bank ~ Bayou LAT
ourche to the upper line of the tract Of
land known as the Firmin Thibodaux
Track, opposite Raceland, including the
Bayou Blue Settlement as defined by
ordinance of the police Jury of the par
ish Of Lafourche, adopted on the 18th
day of May, 1911;
"With respect shows:
"That 1t is for the best interest or the
said District that it be reorganiZed I'M
der existing laws and vested with all
the powers and authority now enjoyed
by Drainage Districts organized under
existing laws.
"That in defining the territorial limits
of the reorganiZed district your petition
ers would suggest that they be defined,
aud such district described as follows:
beginning at the upper fine Of the
Andrew Price, e2eeNaing down the
right descending bank of Bayou LAT
SuIshe to the line e of hr OK
Tracteopposite RacelapNthe along
the upper line OF such %sstct to the forty
arpent line, thence in a straight line to
the boundary line between the parishes
OF Lafourche and Terrebonne, thence a.
long such boundary line to q point in
plantation, thence in line with the mp
per line Of the Acadia plantation to Bay
GU Lafourche. 1t is being Mtended to
include all territory in the parish Of La
fourche within such boundaries.
"Wherefore the premises considered
your petitioners pray that such Drain
age District be reorg anized and its ter
ritory accurately described as herein
suggested and herein prayed.
Respectfully Submitted,
Pierre M. Boudreaux,
P. Wallace Lefort,"
And Whereas, it is the sence of this
police jury that said prayer should be
Be granted and the Drainage District
Therefore, IN ~
Be it ordained by the Police Jury OF |
che parish of Lafourche, that Drainage
District Mum Der Two of the parish OF
Lafourche, Louisiana, be reorganlzed
and described as follows, to-wlt:
Beginning at the upper line of the A
cadia plantation, the property OF MRS.
Andrew Price, extending down the
right descending bank OF Bayou LAT.
ourche to the upper line OF the tract OF |
land known as the Firmin Thibodaux
tract, opposite Raceiand, thence along
the upper line OF such tract to the forty
arpent line, thence in straight line to
the boundary line between the parishes
OF Lafourche and Terrebonne, thence
along such boundary line to point in |
line with the upper line Of the Acadia
thence in line with the up
per line Of the Acadia plantation to Bay |
on Lafourche. 1t being intended to in
clhde all territory in the parish OF La
fourche within such boundaries.
Adopted March 18th, 1912.
G. J: Coulon J, l.. Basset,
Clerk President. :
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-04-27

land OF monuments and sacred
memories. The future histo
rlans will some day sit among
these white shafts and record
the deeds of a brave and hero
ic people. They tell us of a
New South, but my comrades
all is not new, the same blood
that made you heroes from 81
to IS still courses i'll your
veins. The same determine
ton heaves your bosoms, and
flashes i'll your eyes. You are
the same old soldiers thar car
ried your guns long ago, and
would still fight for country
and liberty.
Many Of you have passed
the age allotted to man by
the Psalmist, and are nursing
your grand children on your
Knees, teaching them the les
sons Of honor, truth and pa
triotism.
In this great transformation
now being wrought let us ev
or hope that some of the Old
will remain with us. Let us
still have the land Of Dixie,
with that generous hospitality
of by gone days. Let us have
our soft summer skies, where
the sun warns every southern
heart. Let us cling to tho
splendid traditions of our fore
fathers, which will always be
long to the Old South. Great
statemen, orators and Chris
tian soldiers belonged to the
Ola South. The immortal
deeds of Lee, Jackson, Davis
Hill and others have forever
encirled the pages of South
ern history with a halo glory.
From their genious and pa
triotic efforts has sprung the
splendid fabric of American
civilization. Let us ask Al
mighty God to endow other
men from the New South with
all the glorious gifts of gen
ious and craftsmanship to
represent us in the councils of
the nation, and on the battle
field, if necessary, to drive
back All invader.
And now my comrades, I
congratulate you upon having
lived to see this great trans
formation, that has brought
peace and contentment to all.
Comrades be mindful that
time is passing. The grass is
growing green above the dust
of our dead comrades, in al
hundred fields of death. Ten
der flowers sweet messages
from heaven will Irvine about
their tombs. Comrades the
dew of life is mcistening our
wrinkled .brows. The evening
of life is upon us. Our shad
.ows are lengthening towards
eternity. Only the great One
above may Say how long We
may linger in it's twilight.
Comrades as soldiers of the
cross let us enlist under the
great white banner of Him,
who came to redeem the world
and be prepared at the last
roll call to meet the summons
that comes from the great hey
ond. Let us truly serve the
Master, who said, Come unto
me all We that labor, and are
heavy laden and l will give
you rest.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-04-27

This is DR.. Smiths 18th visit TO
Thibodaux, he IS ready to work and
MUST BE KEPT BUSY. If you
have bad teeth come in and consult
him. If you have i'll fitting plates
come and let him help you out.
FILLING and EXTRACTING
PAINLESSLY DONE. Crown and
Bridge Work a specially. Sixteen
years experience.
Dr.. Smith wants to see his old pa
tlents and put their mouths in shape
for another year.
DR.. Smith will now be in Thibodaux
short time longer this year.
Those having bad teeth should not
miss this opportunity.
The DR.. works for white people only
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-04-27
Puts End to Bad Habit,

|. Things never look bright to one
with esthe blues" Ten to one the
trouble is sluggish liver, filing the
systemwith bilious poisons, that DR.
Kings New Life Pills would expel.
Try them. Let the Joy Of better
feeling end "the blues" Best for
stomach, liver and kidneys. 25c. at
all druggists.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-04-27
Trespass Notice

Hut ing aad trapping on our lands
strictly prohibited and trespassers
viii be prosecuted to the full extent
the law.
Louisiana Meadows Company
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-04-27

sAlESNEN WANTED to look after
orr interests in Lafourche andad
i:,cen, countries. Salary or Commits
sion. Address Lincoln Oil 90 Cleve'
and, D.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-04-27
Sparks Bros. & MCGEE.
Trespass Notice

The public is hereby notified not to
hunt, fish, or otherwise trepass on my
properties 10 Terrebonne parish. form
erly owned by L. Lejease and Jos.
Tabor. Violators will be dealt with
to law.
EMELEUs THlEopAux
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-04-27
Trespass Notice

bunting and trapping on our lands
~ strictly prohibited and trespasssers
will be prosecuted to the full extent
of the law.
BOWIE LUMBER COMPA I'D
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-04-27
Address Of Capt. J. J.
Shafer Before Braxton
Bragg Camp.

Bragg Camp.
At the meeting Of Braxtol
Bragg Camp U. G. V. held IN
ThibCdaux on Sunday, April
l4th, the following eloquent
Iaddress was delivered by
Capt J. ]. Shaffer, command.
er of the Camp:
| Comrades: Your comman-
der welcomes you here to-day.
God grant you many years to
come of health and happiness
and the privilege of attending
many meetings Of our camp.
AS we meet year after year,
we are reminded that the
heavy hand of time is leaving
it's impress on the fading
ranks of men who wore the
gray. Let as close up our
ranks as they are thinned by
the grim reaper, and look
bravely to the front with a
firm convi ction that we have
ever been loyal to the call of
honor and duty.
Let us ever cherish a love
for our Camp, and the South
ern cause, that called forth
our heroic efforts and sacrifi-
ces. The splendid deeds of
the men who wore the gray
will survive them. The i'm
partial historian, in genera
tons to come will record them
in the bright pages of the
worlds history. Time will
not now permit me to tell Of
the wonderful achievements
of the Confederate Army.
No history, ancient or mod
ern. furnishes its parallel.
The historian will recount
them when we have all been
laid to rest. I cannot refrain
however, from laying before
you the following facts and
figures:
The war against the South
was one of the hatred, inva-|
sion anu intended subjuga-
ton. In 1861 the South had
a white population of $780,
600, without military resour-
ces. At the same period, the
North had a white population
of %, 600, 900, with unlimited
resources Of all kinds.
During the contest the(
South enlisted in her armies
615, 900 soldiers coming from
her own people. During the
same period, the North enlist
ed 1899, 100 soldiers coming
from her own population.
Also 316, 424 from the border
states, IA 200 Germans, So
500 British Americans, As, 500
900 other foreign
ers and 1861 negroes, max
ing a total enlistment in the
Northern Army of 2,796, 470|
men. Without a man from
it's own population the North
ern army numbered 997, 341.
which exceeded the entire
Confederate army by 382, 341
men. Even with this great
preponderance of more than
:our to one, the Northern ar
ny owes it's success and final
to its powerful navy.
this navy, McCle1-
ands retreat would have been
lisasterous Grant would have
been overwhelmed at Shiloh.
fsrraglt opened the way to
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-04-27

| CUpcU WILL Oh1S AASA from Tie
North, numbering l,769, y.
and there would have beer
no Appomattox. But the Goo
of War decided otherwise,
The South is again a part OF
this great nation. Let US ev.
be true and loyal to the gov
eminent of a great and pro
gressive people.
My comrades, He who holds
in His Hand the scroll of time
that leades to eternity, has
reordered over our heads
another year Of sunshine and
storm. another year of JOY
and sadness. The cares and
visissitudes Of life have whit
ened your locks and deepened
the burrows over your brows.
You stand here to Gay as a
few monarch oaks, hoary with
age, in a storm swept forest.
You are a connecting link
between aiglorious past, and
the eventful present-A liv.
ing monument to Southern
manhood and courage.
Fifty years now separates
us from the sad dayIat Apo
mattox, when an infant ma
ton went down in defeat and
Flag OF Southern hope and
chivalry was forever furled
You then saw the tears and
felt the agony Of a nation that
was forever crushed. When
the cycle Of time shall have
measured a thousand years
history will not let the world
forget the heroism and the
sacrifices OF the Confederate
in his effort to defend
his home and preserve a civil
lizatiol not surpassed by any
people in any age. My COM
rades you have fought two
great battles since your young
manhood. The first was I'M
der the red glare of war, amid
bloodshed and the
roar of cannon, when brave
men went down like autumn
leaves.
Comrades, the old South
nassnd away amid scenes of
aud distress that has
brought disgrace to the con
luerer and a blot Of his boast
ed civilization. We fought
an honorable, just and heroic
fight. Millions Of men, and
countless resources prevailed.
Our land was swept by fire
and sword, and emerged in
poverty, ruin aud desolation.
Its people was ruined by a
nerciless oppression, fastened
IN them by adventures, Car
pet baggers and vicious ne
sroes. Hope for the future
lad almost settled in eternal
gloom. Our people, completely
crushed, had sunk in despair.
It was upon this sad scene
hat the Confederate soldier
,azed on his return to his
once happy home. It was
against this appalling aud
;ruel enemy that he again Ell
listed under the banner O /
peace to fight the second bat
lie OF industry, progress and
This last battle
las been a hard one; b u t
hank God after half a centn
y of patriotic effort, yon have
won the victory.
Our beloved State has again
aiken her proud position as
me of the States of this great
American union. Her star,
nee more shines upon the flag
hat again waves over a united
,eople. Under the stars and
tripes was born our infant
lope, and now since the stars
nd bars are forever furled,
ct us strive for a high aud
'lorious destiny under the
lag of the union. The blood
f a million soldiers from the
North and South was not shed
n vain. Let us hope that the
ich sacrifice will forever &c
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-04-27
An Open Letter To The
Sugar Planters.

oompeton may be the life of trade but is easier to do
business when you have NO COMPETITION That s evil
deny what our competitors thought when they leased all
the barns in Th6odeaux and employed the Messs Mattn
gy and Mr. Simon Drexer addition tothe regular force
Tor the comnseason and keep us from finding ont
anything about it until twcud too late for us to Get in
to the game DO YOU KNOW WHAT THIS MEANS To
YOU? IT MEANS THAT THIS HEAVY INCREASE IN.
THEIR EXPENSES WILL HAVE TO BE ADDED on tt
the price OF the Mules that they sell YOU THIS SEASON
or to be DEAD all in salaries and rents thew
are paying to KEEP OUT COMPETITION.
Now we have bought the eries Property between the
Ice Plant and the Grocery Co., and are build
ing barn. We will continue to do business alone
the same lines we have always done
If We Cannot Sell You The Best Mules In The
Market At The Lowest Possible Price, Wa dom
Expect Your Business.
1T Is UP TO YOU.-Will you give your business -
the that gives you the for your money or to ill.,,
man who has tried to corner the marken
Dnn~ p AE41~~
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-04-27
Banking Business

This bank invites the accounts of business
men and others who desire safe and strong
depositary for their funds; and who need a
banking association with capacity to take
care Of the requirements of a growing
business.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-04-27
MERCANTILE
MOUNT CARMEL CON VENT

MOUNT CARMEL CONVENT
An Academy for Young E4adi<
Kept By the Sisters Of Mount Carmel. Tho
ough course. English and French. Foot
Market Street.
EDUCATIONAL.
Chol Emanuel.
Music Teacher
Gives Instrumental, vocal and HaIm onl
essen residence Levee treet.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-04-27
Trespass Notice

Trespass Notice
Hunting and trapping is strlckly
prohibited on my Plantations. Tres
.assers will 1,s y: ,secuted to full ex-
enl :, tbs az
G. s. Mathews.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-04-27

American union. her star,
once more shines upon the flag
that again waves overa united
people. Under the stars and
stripes was born our infant
hope, and now since the stars
and bars are forever furled,
let us strive for a high aud
glorious destiny under the
flag of the union. The blood
of a million soldiers from the
North and South was not shed
in vain. Let us hope that the
rich sacrifice will forever &c
ment together the States Of
this great American union n
a basis Of freedom and equal
ty. Our Southland, rich in
deeds and memories of the
past, will always be ali impor
tant factor in building up this
great nation.
Our blossoming hills, bah
bling brooks and fertile val
legs is still the home of South
ern chivaIry and manhood.
We have sWert away the
blackened ruins and the
smouldering ashes Of a terri
BILE war, today the sun shines
in all its glory on new towns
cities, fertile fields and the
home Of a happy and content
ed people.
Our dear Southland is the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-10
ACTIVITY OVER
BECKS APPO|NTEE
ADNfINIsTR ALIVE BOARD NOT n
UNIT On NEW BUILDING
INSPECTOR.

one of the first things which the
administrative board will take up af-
ter inducing itself into office on jan
uary list, will be the revising and
regulating of the list of city officials
and employees which come under the
direction of the board, according to
the ordinance creating that body.
With the going out of office OF
Building Inspector Beck. a vacancy
will be created at once in that de-
partment. Mr.. Beck. will. naturally
have much supervision of work con-
nected with this department. as a
member of the board. He has AL
ready employed Marcellus K. Wright,
whom he believes will be able to I'LL
the bill as inspector, when the present
inspector takes up the work of the
administrative board.
II believe Mr.. Wright will be per-
fectly capable of holding the job, :"
said Mr. Beck, when he named him.
Notwithstanding this appointment.
several candidates for the position OF
inspector have sprung up, Among
them John Butler, former deputy In
spector, and John brewer, we'll
known building contractor.
1t was stated yesterday that there
would besomething of n fight against
the naming of Mr.. Wright as inspec-
tor, and that the friends of both
Mr. Butler and Mr.. Drever were
working like Trotans in the interests
Of their favorite
While MIR. Beck will naturally sup
port Mr.. Wright, II was stated yes
terday that other members Of the
board were inclined to support the
claims Of either Mr.. Butler or Mr..
Drever. At any rate. Mr.. Butler Is
losing no time; nor is Mr.. brewer.
| While Mr.. Wright Is sitting still in the
boat. with the consolation that pos
session is nine points of law. or words
to that effect.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-10
JUDGE CRUMP HAS
A HEAVY DOCKET

The first day OF the December term
of the Law and Equity court, Judge
Beverly Crump. presiding. was begun
yesterday, all cases being called and
set for trial. The docket Is heavy,
and the term will continue into the
first week of February.
Resolutions in respect to the mem
DRY OF the late Major Charles S.
Stringfellow were presented by Judge
George l.. Christian. and were ordered
to be spread on the minutes.
Two judgments were entered. The
first in favor of the Sitterding. Car
neal, Davis company. in a suit against
A. c. and F. NJ. Bedford. contrac-
tors. damages being awarded In the
sum Of $2,2o2,15. The second judg-
ment was entered In favor of Fl. l..
Matthews. for $3.50. against The
Chemil company. The case came up
on appeal from the Civil Justice court.