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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1913-06-26
JUDGE RECOGNIZES HIS CLAIM
Man Unknown to Relatives of Pioneer
Kenosha Woman Establishes His
Right to Share in Division of Her Els
tate in Kenosha County Court.

Judge George W. Taylor in the
county court on Tuesday afternoon
handed down an order establishing the
rights of Michael Metzen of Fari-
bault, Mimi, as an heir to the estate
of the late Elizabeth Stahl, who died
recently in Kenosha. Metzen had not
been named in the petition for admin
istration Of the estate and although he
established the fact that he was half
brother to Mrs. Stahl none of the mem
bers Of the family in Kenosha had
ever known of his existence After
the death of Mrs. Stahl formal petit
ton for the administration of the
estate was fled with the county judge
and in this petition it was stated that
the only heirs were KATRINA Ingbart,
a sister, and Matthias Metzen, half
brother It was shown that the last
named had disappeared years ago and
that no trace had been found of him
for many years. When Metzen APP
peared in court on Tuesday and sought
to establish his right as an heir in the
estate relatives believed him to be
the Ion 8 lost brother of Mrs. Stahl.
He promptly dispelled this allusion by
presenting proofs brought from Ger
many which showed that he was an
other half brother Of Mrs. Stahl.
Members of the stahl family in Ke-
snesha did not contest his claims, bn5
they insisted that they had never
known Of his existence. The papers
brought by Metzen were such as to
leave no doubt as to the authenticity
Of his claims to his share of the prop
erty. In his testimony he declared
that he had been born in Germany
and that he came to this country many
years ago and at that time that he
had visited with Mrs. Stahl when she
was residing in the town of Brighton.
He admitted that he did not know
other members of the Stahl family in
this section He declared that he had
later established his home at Fart
bault, Mimi, and that he had been
visited by Mrs. Stahl at that place
less than ten years ago. He had not
been notified Of the death of Mrs.
Stahl at the time it occurred but later
read of her death in a newspaper.
Metzen got into communication with
the county court here and notified
Judge Taylor that he was one of the
next of kin to the deceased and the
court directed him to come to Kenosha
and prove his claims. He appeared
when the account of the administrator
was brought before the court Tuesday.
The estate is not large one and
the amount that will be payable to
Metzen will be in the neighborhood Of
ST., 800. The Faribault man declared
to the court that he could give no in
formation in regard to the present
whereabouts Of his brother, Matthias
Metzen. Members Of the Stahl fami-
ly knew this half brother well and as
he was accustomed to make periodic
visits to Kenosha in former years they
believed that he must be dead as he
has not visited the city in many years.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1913-06-26

William Smith and Charles Wild,
formerly in the undertaking business
here under the firm name of Smith and
Wild, have purchased the Grand Hotel
at GAINESVILLE and viii take charge of
the property on the first Of July.
Their many friends in Kenosha will
wish them success in the new under
taking.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1913-06-26

The weather man promises mix
ture of showers and sunshine for
Thursday and Friday with little
change in temperature.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1913-06-26

The annual picnic Of Grace English
Lutheran Sunday school will be held
Saturday, June 28th, in Bonds Woods.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-02-01

night whereupon they proceed
ed to the residence of Mr.. Lee
Virgins where they gave a
surprise party. Various games
were played, dancing was in
dulged in and refreshments were
served. After Uncle Time
had brought the clock to twelve
they all departed after having
had a Jolly good time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Virgins, though
surprised, showed that they were
splendid host and hostess.
Among those who attended the
party were:
Misses Bella Mouton of Lafay-
cite, Ruth Thibodeaux, Hilda
Sandoz, Bertha Savant, Emma
Healey, Regina Richards, Stella
Lambert, Dina and Celia Doss-
mann, Cecil and May Virgins,
| Marie Cahanin, Dorestine Moullle
Henrietta and Ethel Estorge and
Gertrude Sanders; and Messrs.
Ulysse Pitre, Arthur Gauthier,
Edward Estorge, Lawrence An
drepont, Fable Chachere, Law
renee Sandoz, Irl Durio, Howard
VOORHEES,, Clinton Mornhinveg,
Carl and Leo Virgins, Chas.
Thiboudeaux, Jr., Roger Lambert
Tx Fauge and Campbell Jones.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-02-01
Grand COteau Notes.

Grand Coteau, La, Jan 28.-
The Village Democratic executive
committee met last week and or
dered a primary election to be
held on February 21st for the
purpose of nominating a Mayor,
three c%ouncilmen, a Marshal and
members of the executive COM
mittee. Candidates have until
February 18th to send in their
names and declaration of inten-
ton to the chairman of the COM
mittee. The commissioners
chosen to serve at the primary
are o. Elmer, Lawrence Barry
and Leo Guilbeau.
Mr.. Jean Marie Foraz, accom-
panied by Miss Mary SchreWs,
left Monday for Abbeville on
hearing Of the death of his uncle
Nh. Jean Marie Colomb.
Miss Alice Petetin returned
home Saturday after several days
spent with relatives at Lafayette.
Miss Vivian Barry and Mr..
Eugene Petetin, of Lafayette,
visited relatives here this week.
Mr. Albert Levet, of Washing
ton, was in our midst Sunday.
Miss Mary Tarlton who is at
tending the Industrial at Lafay-
cite paid a flying visit here this
week.
Misses Marie and Louise Smith
and Mr.. John Smith left Monday
to visit relatives in the Crescent
City.
Mrs. E.. J. Bienvenue and fami-
ly, of Mansura, visited relatives
here recently.
Miss Leonie Barry returned
home Tuesday after visiting re
latives at Opelousas.
Our congratulations are ex~
tended to Mr.. and Mrs. F. c.
Smith on the arrival of a baby
girl on Jan. 10Th.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-02-01
Mrs. COrine MiISted,

Is leaving for New Orleans Sunday.
Her visit is for the purpose of seeing
the Paris Hat Exhibition. While there
she will buy the best New Orleans can
afford, and will open up the spring sea-
son with the finest millinery goods that
have ever been seen in Opelousas.
She will handle imported and manu-
featured hats; straws of the finest, silk
for evening wear, all entirely new
goods, any shades, soft and sheer, such
as, satin, charmeuse; French crepe,
chiffon--everything beautiful in even
ind wear goods. 1t will please the
ladies' to know where they ar find
such things. Come to Mrs. Milsted's,
Ladies, and you viii find everything
plentiful in every shape and form. You
win be surprised, but caH and see.
Too much can t be said for all the beau
tiful line Of good she handles this sea-
son.
She has added a new department to
her millinery parlor, where she hans
dies fine face and sun Vail; Niagara
Face Bleach, Rose Bloom. In fact the
full treatment for the complexion; also
restorer for faded and gray hair.
Come and see for yourself. 1t is sold
with perfect guarantee.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-02-01
Free Sugar Will not Rednce
the Price of Sugar to
the Consumer.

The price of coffee has doubled
in a half dozen years. New Or
leans Item January 28, 1918.
Yes, and coffee has been
placed on the free list. The free
traders wanted coffee On the free
list the same as sugar. They
have. had their wish as to coffee
and the price Immediately went
up. Place sugar on the free list,
destroy the industry in Louisi-
ana and in the beet growing
States, and the price of sugar
will go up. Why? The sugar
Trust will buy all of the raw
sugar grown elsewhere, refine it
in these United States and place
it's price upon the finished pro-
ducts.
Destroy competition and you
create a monopoly. That is GER
tain as death. How can any
Louisianian stand for free sugar,
is past understanding; and yet
you find many such.
If the time is ever reached
when sugar is placed upon the
free list, we will see one-haf of
this State blasted, the loss of
which is going to extend to the
other half.
Free sugar is a fallacy. 1t
may be popular, but its outcome
will mean destruction to many,
relief to no one.
GILBERT L. DUPRE.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-02-01
A WORTHY ca USE.

The Louisiana State Firemen's
Association will meet in Opel
ousas on March n, % and 18th,
and committees appointed by the
local.freman company-old Hope
Hook & Ladder Co. No. |, old in
wears and faithful service-are
striving to make arrangements
to receive their brothers from
throughout the State inadequate
style. -
In fact the local boys will do
all they can to eclipse all other
towns in the effort to make the
visitors stay here-well, an
Opelousean reception.
And an Opelousean reception
covers the whole business.
1t means mirth, flowers, pretty
girls, automobiles. smiles, hearty
hand shakes, and-well, just
leave the balance to the commit
tee and Monsieur Cretin when it
comes to the festal board.
But, the company can not dc
all these things out of their own
funds.
In the first place, the bylaws
do not permit them to do so.
But the best reason is they
haven't the money.
And then, thirdly, it Woulc
not be right for the people OF the
city, whose watchdog againstfire
destruction the boys are, to ex'
pect to tax themselves to enter
tain this splendid body of men.
coming from all over the State.
The excursion, from all points
in the State, which will come or
the last day, the 10Th, is expect
ed to bring several thousand PEG.
pie.
If the boys call for a contribu'
ton, be the guy who put Man
in Fireman.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-02-01
TO II PUBLIC

E$%8%4 &&=-HH 6.=@#
This is to notify you that the
Registration Office is now open
for the purpose Of registering all
persons who desire to avail them
selves of the opportunity given
them by Act No. "a of 1912,
which provides for the reopening
of Section 5, Article 1877 Of the
Constitution of 1893 until Sep
TENDER LIST, 1913.
Under this qualification a man
is not required to fill out any APP
plication for registration, but
simply has to give his age, and
the name Of his father or grand
father entitled to vote prior to
1857.
N LASTRAPES, JR.,
Clerk Of Court and Ex-Officio
Registrar of Voters.
ian 25 At
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-02-01
THE HOME LIFE.

The title hereof may be more
properly termed: 1.-THE Home
Life and Economy Desends On
All Things Pertaining to Happi-
ness"
The article inspiring this, pub
lished IN the Woman's Home
Companion, tells of the House
wives League, an organization
numbering 5000, 900 women,
which, in two years, has develop
ed to a point where it is actually
assisting hundreds of thousands
of housewives in the United
States in the science of reducing
the cost Of living.
Their sphere, their course Of
teaching, to the saving of cost
in the purchase of beans and
steak and al chichokes, etc.
Their book is the almighty
dollar.
Marmon is King,
That article does not speak of
the sunshine of the household as
an influence on the bread-winner.
1t does not speak of the smile
of the wife, of the prattle of the
baby, Of the embrace Of the
daughter, as an asset in the
economy, of the household.
But, nevertheless, this omission
of these last-named ingredients
as a component part of the home
economy is the darkness that
shrouds real success, that is a
weight in the neck Of economy.
Thrift, endeavor, willingness,
gasp for breath before an un-
happy home.
The women of the society
mentioned, should take this in
consideration: and not confine
their efforts to figure how much
a meal costs, they should take IN
heart ana mind this lesson of
happiness.
1t is the world.
1t is life.
It is the key to the Kingdom
of Heaven.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-02-01
Carnival comIna after Easter.

Naturally Lent is nearing and
we should not be thinking so far
a head as to contemplate good
times after the seven long weeks
Of penance are over. However
the Elks have secured a good
Carnival to come over here i'm
mediately after Easter and as
these very sociable fellows do not
want anything but the very best
that can be had the fair is
guaranteed to be a very good,
clean and modest show with ten
GOOD attractions besides a high
dive. The Greater SheesIey
shows will be here on the 18th
Of March under the auspices Of
the Elks Commercial Club and
viii perform on the lot adjucant
to tine Techs Automobile Go.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-02-01
Attempt to Hold Up.

At about nine o'clock last Mon
day night, Mr.. Newton Guidry,
on night duty at the interlocking
switch tower located at the juno
ton of the Morgan, Frisco and 0.
G.. lines, was called to the steps
by an unknown man, and on des-
cending the steps with a lantern
Lin one hand was suddenly struck
at with a heavy stick or club by a
man concealed below the steps.
Mr.. Guidry managed to ward off
the blow, and as his assailant ran
away Guidry, who had fortunate
ly brought his pistol with him,
emptied it at the fleeing shape
of his assailant, and thinks
he wounded him in the leg.
Nothing is known as yet of the
identity or purpose of the attack
err of Mr.. Guidry. Parties en-
ployed at the Oil Mill close by the
linterIocking tower state that at
noon time and also late in the
afternoon Of the day of this oc-
curence, they observed a suspic-
ious looking stranger lurking
about the interlocking tower and
switches leading thereto.
It is a matter OF conjecture
whether this was a mere person
al attack upon or attempted rob-
berry Of Guldry alone, or part of a
more serious attempt to do up"
him as the man in charge of
the interlocking tower, in order
to stop or derail an approaching
train for hold up purposes. AS
this is a secluded spot at the edge
of town, where the trainmen
would be off their guard on ac-
count Of necessary stops, some
think the latter explanation may
have a basis.
A Surprise Party
A jolly crowd of young people
surprised Mr.. and Mrs. William
T. Stweart on Wednesday night
at their pretty home on Landry
Street and were most Hospitality
received. Shortly after the crowd
arrived the Opelousas String
Band made its appearance and
all INDUCED in dancing.
The charming young wife of
Mr.. Stewart, always ready for
Emergencies, served the large
crowd with most delicious re-
freshments. And when the time
came for the young couples to
leave they evidenced, by their
lingering departure that they
had a most delightful time and
firmly made up thier minds that
they would soon surprise these
popular newly WEEDS.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-02-01
No Race Suicide in st. Landry.

France and Germany are COM
planning of race suicide. The
rich folks in the Eastern States
are inclining that way. Not so
here with us. Our Creole. popu-
lation is prolific. They believe
in the Biblical injunction to null
tiply and replenish. The Ken
tuckians it would seem incline
that way also.
Our friend, Majo- Stewart,
and his wife, Kentuckians by
birth, but Louisianians by adop-
ton, are keeping steps in that
direction. A few days since the
Stork visited the Stewart house
hold with the result that the
family has been increased by
twins. Healthy girls with the
mother doing nicely.
The Major was as delighted as
a boy with a pair of red top
boots. His friends congratulated
him. A cynical friend of his OBJ
served: What a pity he lives in
this commonplace age. What a
pity he did not live in the Napo-
leonic era, and have begot boys
this way. If he had, the En-
peror would have awarded the
Madame a medal. If Roosevelt
were in office, the Captains
chances for promotion would be
A /.
Children are a great response
bility; the greater the number
the heavier the burden. But
who that has had any would
swap them off for a kingdom.
Ask the mother weighted down
with ten or more, which one she
is willing to dispose of, and her
countenance is answer sufficient.
The laughter of a child, the pratt
tie of babes, is music unto par
ents sweeter than an angels
song.
Without children, you are be-
reft of grandchildren. These
we love more than our children.
It is like living your life over
again. While the children were
growing, life was strenuous.
With the grandchildren it is
otherwise. The children as they
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-02-01
Notice for Bids.

Sealed bids will be received by the
undersigned from any person for tho
purpose of opening a ditch starting at
feyee on Second st. and following old
ditch to Oscar Williamson's; thence
north on Jones ST.; thence west on Bur-
ton st. to Bushy Bayou. Also one
ditch from levee on Rail Road Street
to Welcome Hotel; thence west follow
ing Rail Road ditch to Bushy Bayou.
Plans and specifications for this work
or any Information wanted will be fur
nished at my store in the town of Mel
vile, La. Bids will be opened Febru-
G. W. STONE,
ian 1896 St.Commissioner.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-02-01
sHERIFF'S SALE.
DIR. w. d. HAAS
VS..
MRS. j. G. SMITH, Wife ct al.


No. 1880 sixteenth Judicial District Court,
st. Landry Parish, La.
By virtue of a writ of feri facias is
sued out of the Hon. 18th Judicial District
Court of Louisiana in and fordhe Parish of
st. Landry In the above entitled and num-
oered suit, andto me directed, I have seized
and Will offer for sale for cash, at public
auction. to the last and highest bidder,
at the front door of the Court House of
st. Landry Parish, at 0%pelousas, La, on
Saturday, March /, 1913,
at IL O'Clock a. m, the following described
property, to-Wit:
A Certain lot of ground together with all
the buildings and improvements thereon.
Same being bounded on the North by
Market street, on the south by Ginhouse
street, on the West by Mrs. T. ID. Moss and
Heath heirs, on the East by Elouise Nor
row.. Situated In the town Of Morrow in
the PARISH of st. Landry, State OF Louis.
lana. Measuring one hundred feet front on
Market street and having a depth of one
hundred and dfty-lve feet.
TERMs-Cash.
Ii. L. SWORDS,
Sheriff of the Parish ofst. Landry.
Jan rs ct
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-02-01
Notice for Bids.

Sealed bids for the erection of a
Town Hall viii be received by the
Mayor up to 6 pm, February 18th, 1918.
Plans and specifications for said
building may be secured from the
Clerk OF the Town. Bids will be made
IN accordance with legal procedure and
ordinance of Town.
LESTER !. WILLIAMS,
feb j ct Mayor of Melville, La.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-02-01
Notice to G. johnson or
JanS0n,
C. w. STONE,
St.Commissioner.

That pursuant to Act No. 224 Of the Acts
of 1910. notice is hereby given to q. johns
son or Janson. that purchased at a
Collectors Sale on June i, 1912, Four hun
Sec. II, s. ETA Sec is, TIP. 8, 8. b. 8 e.
Sold for STATE and Parish taxes of 1911. ag-
gregating with cost, ETC.. $151.47, being az.
sessed as the property OF G. johnson, No.
Tax Collectors deed was passed and re-
corded on June 10, 1912, in Conveyance
Book P No.4, page 500, Original Act. No.
71492, Clerks ONCE, st. Landry Parish, La.
JOHN b. BROCK.
jan Is st
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-02-01

Mrs. E. K. Wallior moved
from the Stander building on
Landry street to her home where
she will continue the ~dressmaking
business.
A welcome, to her home es-
establishment, is extended to those
who so literally patronized her
while in the Stander building.
1-25-13-2t.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-02-01

FOR SALE OR RENT
Eighty arpents of improved
property, all in cultivation; rail
road passing on property; excel
soil; three tenant houses;
located, just outside
the corporate limits Of Port
Barre, La. Address,
CHAS. @. DEJEAN,
Jan Is st Port Barre, La.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-02-01
w II
G. G. Dominique,
C. Mornhinveg.
JOHN H. HI

W MOEHud1Ptg.
JOHN H. HARMANSON,
Notary Public.
| have examined the within and
foregoing act of incorporation and find
nothing therein in conflict with the
laws and constitution of the State OF
Louisiana.
| therefore approve the same
officially at Opelousas, La, this 14th
day of January, A. d., 1918.
R. LEE GARLAND,
Dist. Atty. 18th Jud. Dist. Of La.
State of Louisiana,
Parish of st. Landry.
/ hereby certify that the above and
foregoing is a true and correct copy OF
the original Charter on file and OF rec
ord in my office in Mortgage. Book No.
SO, page - of date Jan. 16, 1913.
Witness my hand and seal OF
SEAL office at Opelousas, La, this
10th day of Jan. 1918.
A. j. 7. LTTTELL,
jan 1856 by. Clerk of Court.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1913-11-28
FAMILY AVOIDS
SERIOUS SICKNESS
By Being Constantly Supplied With
ThedfOrd's Black raught.

McDuff, Va.-"I suffered for several
years. says Mrs. ]. B. Whitaker, Of
this place, with sick headache, and
stomach trouble.
Ten years ago friend told me to try
Thedford's Black-Draught, which | did,
and found it to be the best family medi-
cine for young and old.
| keep Black Draught on hand all the
time now, and when my children feel a
little bad, they ask me for a dose, and if
does them more good than any medicine
they ever tried.
We never have long spell of SICK
ness in our family, since we commenced
using Black-Draught."
Thedford's Black Draught is purely
vegetable, and has been found to regu-
late weak stonlachs, aid digestion, re-
lieve indigestion, collie, wind, nausea,
headache, sick stomach, and Similar
symptoms.
1t has been in constant use for more
than 10 years, and has benefited more
than million people.
Your druggist sells and recommends
Black-Draught. Price only 25c. Get a
package to-day. NC. ia
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1913-11-28
Why Not Get A Guarantee?
Every Article of Merit that
is Sold These Days is
Guaranteed--No Guar
antee Often Means
Poor Quality

There is very little excuse for
any person to claim that he has
been ''stung" on a purchase. Fifty
years ago the buyer had to look
out, but today it is unusual to find
merchant who will not return
the money for any article that has
proved unsatisfactory.
An excellent example of this
kind of fair dealing is shown by
the cleancut guarantee that Den
mark Drug Co. give on Dodson's
Liver Tone.
These people tell US that any
person who pays SOC. for bottle
of Dodson's Liver Tone and does
not find it gentle and most pleas
ant liver tonic, harmless, but a
sure reliever of constipation and a
perfect substitute for calomel can
get his money back Just as quick
as they can get it out of the mon
ey drawer.
Dodson's Liver Tone has prac-
tically taken the place of calomel.
1t is absolutely harmless, sure In
it's action, and causes no restriction
of habit or diet. No wonder the
drug people are glad to guarantee
it, while other remedies that imi-
tate the claims of Dodson's Liver
Tone are not guaranteed at all
IS Adv.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1913-11-28
Ashton News

Miss Bessie Smith from Fitzger-
aid was the lovely guest of Miss
Florence Fitzpatrick Sunday.
Quincy Barnes happened to a
serious accident Thursday, break
ing his arm while playing ball at
the Ashton School.
IN MEMORY OF MRS. EDITH BISHOP.
The Angel of Death entered the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. r. j.
Bishop Thursday night, Nov. 10,
taking from them their beloved
mother, Mrs. Edith Bishop. Mrs.
Bishop was born Jan. l, 1910,
died Nov. 10, 1913, making her
stay on earth 103 years. All her
life had been devoted to Christ
and we'll doing. She was possessed
with a lovable Christian character,
having numberless friends here,
where she had always made her
home. She was the mother of
Mr.. W. H. Bishop of Nashville,