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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-20
DELAWARE HOSPITAL
HAS CLEAN SLATE
Report for Last Year Shows
Remarkable Accom-
plishments.

According to the report OF the re-
pital. Thomas #. Bayard, the institu-
ton begins the new fiscal year free
from debt and with small bank bal
ance In hand. This Is the first time
in a number of years that the insti-
tuition has started out with a clean
slate. It Is said, and last year 1t was
In debt to the extent OF $4,000, and
had overdrawn It's bank account.
Credit for the present state OF af-
fairs is given by Mr., Bayard 70 the
executive committee of five which
was appointed during the year, and
to the board OF trustees
During tho year, the report states,
S0,21s We're given days service mt the
institution. There were admitted
and cared for ga free and 1866 paw
patients, including PA children botn
at tho institution. OF the number
treated. 1913 recovered; Ss3 were dis
charged as improved; and 105 re-
NAMED unimproved. There were 1S7
deaths. sc OF which occurred "a hours
after the cases were admitted.
Operations performed during the
year numbered 1866, and were as fol.
lows: General surgical. 4fo; appendi.
ceal, 1853; genealogical, 204; matern-
ity. 10; eve and ear. 80: nose and
throat, Els, In the XAray depart.
ment 1.192 patients were treated and
2o50 plates were made. In addition
lS patients were treated. representing
sc treatments.
Mr.. Bayard states that recognition
should be given for the institution,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-20
SENIOR DAY At
CITY HIGH SCHOOL
February class Entertained BY
ths Student Body This
Morning.

The FEBRUARY graduating class of
Ne Wilmington High School held it's
hs.w.il exercises this morning. The
I~.Que of Macbeth" IA hurl.sauc OF
'th- School tor scandal" and a
v~, edy ~ the Christmas play, Fiat
LIN" all ,f which were written and
i,rvvt,d by James Grant. Tho Seniors
presented $50 &C. tho school library
FUND. and gave bouquets OF flowers to
Miss Snwln and Miss Picket, Senior
,uom teachers,
After the rest of the student body
had entered. tho seniors marched IN
md tho officers were seated on IN,
platform, with Charles Coke. the prin.
,lnal Tho officers of the February
class are, Francis W. Earkloy. prcsi.
d,nti LILLIAN Loose secretary. Nir
nlnls Wharton. Vico-prcsldcnt; Charlie.
Park, treasurer.
Nftor the opening exercises. Mr.
t'u>e presented a gold medal and Ger.
,lhyate W proficiency 60 Margare
Patterson from tho Remington Type
writer 60, for writing 90 net word,
nvr minute fVr ten consecutive min.
uira, und tronEe medals 10 Dorothy
Scfanord and Joseph Altman from IN,
Underwood Typewriter Co. for writins
A. ana % net words per minute fol
fifteen consecutive minutes.
NJ. CoNo announced that 900 vol
unrs wCro ready 90 hc catalorued foi
She library and that between s2.oo,
und ''too WAS on hand.
The DNurciWcs were turned over Z,
~ e.nlurs President Francis Bark
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Miss GeiszIer Delights Mt Garrlct.

The Garrick Theatre was literally
packed yesterday afternoon at the
first showing of the new program. The
enthusiastic audience found tho bin
entirely to their liking ana literally
the efforts Of rs entertain
ers. Mlss Alice Geiszler, contraito
singer. and winner Of the prize Keith
contract made her fret appearance.
Her selection Of songs was exception
ally fine and Just suited for her clear,
sweet tone. She appears at her case
before the footllghts and her towns
people literally and enthusiasticsily
appiauded her. Although Roland and
Kelly are listed as headliners the oiii
has acts that are all of headline Quality
and warrant detailed description. The
photopiay feature. THE Hope" IL q
pelodrama, pure and simple.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-20

It takes twenty men with arms out
stretched 10 encircls tho tree. II is
believed TO be the oldest living thing
In the world.
I'VE are always glad 70 get your
letters, and If at any time We can
help you get the information YOU need.
write 10 US.
with best wishes, we are
VERY truly yours,
Service Citizens OF Delaware
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-20
|0LD FERRIS SCHOOL
| TRUSTEES REUNION
Institution Will be Inspected by
Original Board Members
on Saturday.

The Ferris Industrial School will DO
the scene OF n novel event on Satur-
day. On that day a reunion will be
held there by the original members OF
the board of trustees The party will
leave tho Hotel du Pont by motor car
at 1890 o'clock. and the exercises will
start at IL.
The Ferris School, which is on the
road leading from Prices Corner TO the
Kennett pike, WAS started as a pri-
vate institution and was conducted as
such. with private funds. for years,
though 1t was for the benefit OF the
public. Since 1920. however, II has
been State institution.
The chief pprpose OF tomorrow's
function is to Give the members of tho
old board an opportunity TO see Just
how the institution Is conducted under
the care of the state and what i'm
provements have been possible. As
soon az the visitors arrive they will
make an inspection OF the schools and
grounds. The routine program, fol-
lowed each day, Will be carried out.
Following the inspection there will be
luncheon and addresses.
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.GEx. SHERMAN TREE
Oldest Living Thing In Picture ~
school Attendance Prise.

Among the pictures recently awarded
IN this years attendance campaign to
schools throughout Delaware maintain
Ing an average attendance for the
month OF y9 per cent, ir one or the
General Sherman Tree the giant
SequoIa Of California, pronounced by
scientists tho Oldest living thing In the
worqd. As q result Of the awards. the
following letter has been received 81
the office Of the Service Citizens:
Lincoln. Della. Jan. 10. 1922.
Service Citizens of Delaware.
Wilmington, Delaware.
Dear Sirs; Our teacher received the
picture called The Oldest Living Thing.
We think It is very pretty and we are
going to have il framed We would
like To know where this tree is. Our
teacher suggested that we could
write 10 you for Information. Hoping
you can give US some information, and
thanking you for the picture, J remain,
Yours truly,
Marie Calhoun, Grade VI"
The following response has been
made TO the littlo girl:
january 10, 1922.
Miss Marie Calnoun, Lincoln, Dela.
my dear Marie: We are glad indeed
TO know that you like the picture Of
the tree. The Oldest Living Thing
This is tho General Sherraan Tree in
the Sequoia National Park in West
Central California. The tree is pro-
nounced by the United States govern
inent the largest in the world, meas
ured by the amount Of wood II con
tains. BY scientific measurement, Il
has been calculated that the tree was
already 1000 years old when Christ
was born. The General Sherman
was discovered in 1879 by James VOL.
verton, a hunter. and named by hin
In honor Of General william IT. Sher.
man. II towers 2799 feet into the sky,
It's base circumference is 1923 feet
its greatest diameter, SG.b feet: and &
ihas developed diameter Of III fee
M o point 100 feet above the ground
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ley Rave a brief farewell address. fol-
lowed by tho burlesque Of Macbeth
with tho. following cast: Macbeth
Louis jacobson: Lady Macbeth. Ellen
Neavc: Ranauo. Francis Leary; Mac
dun. Horny Gass; courticrs. James
White and George Newton.
In the Modern School for Scandal, ("
Charles Park took tho part Of Pro-
fessor Easy. The pupils wero Murray
IIannson. Thomas Johnson. Ralph
bailey. Irwin Crew, James White.
George Newton. Francis Leary, Lii
llan Rodman and Virginia Wharton.
a feature Of this scene was the fs...-
ng OF the class prophcsy. Miss Iil-
liam Rodman danced and four boys
save n minstrel dance.
The characters in the parody Of
Fiat Lux were Charles Park, James
White. Lillian Rodman and Louis
Jacobson.
The little skits were clever1y work.
"a out and were greeted with de-
lighted applause. The stage setting
was ludicrously bizarre. and the cos
tunes were very amusing.
Intcrsperscd throughout the pro-
sram were favorite songs and se-
lection by the orchestra. The ex-
crcises closed with the singing OF 1.-THE
star Spangled Banner" and the ga
ute TO the flag. As the student body
| sang Aud Lang Syne." the February
class OF 1899 marched out OF tho audi
torlum. for the last time as part Of the
student body.
The February graduating number
OF tho Whisp which appeared today
IL an interesting issue. A novelty Is
the individual picture and humorous
| characterization OF each member OF
the Senior class. printed on bun paper
\ group picture OF the class is also
] included.
| The members OF the "A class ART
Grace Iank, Bella Levy. Lillian Loose
Ellen Neave. Margaret Patterson
Grace Rulings, Sara Slaughter. Lill,
\ stromwasser. Dorothy Sturgis, Min
ale Fineman. Mildred Noshell, Nir
ginia wharton. Catherine Willis. Pear
Wren. Francis Barkley. Henry Gass
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Of COLUMBUS
| HAVE SOCIAL EVENING.
Large Audience Enjoy Musical
Program, Of Unusual Merit ).
Last Night.

The aAScnbly room in the Knights
OF Columbus hall mt Tenth and West
streets Lost night was crowded to It's
capacity by the members OF Santa
Maria Council No. 1876, and their
friends when tho second OF the social
night programs waA given. The sew
eral numbers were Of unusual merit
and all the participants who are local
artists and each well known In his or
her respective line we're loudly op-
plauded. Each number was repeated
~ called upon for an encore.
Herbert r.. Kaighn. the chairman Of
the committee In charge Of these af-
fairs, was given much credit for the
SUCCESS OF last nights entertainment.
He had secured suitable scenery which
was placed ut tho end OF the hall
giving 1t the appearance of a regula-
ton stage setting which added ma
terially to the appearances OF the big
room.
After the formal program there wa.
dancing until IL o'clock. Features OF
last nights program were selections by
tho Knights of Columbus Quartet
composed OF A. J. Butler. Joseph
Michaels, William Irwin and George
Geiggler, with Miss Grace Geiggler as
accompanist; vocal solo. Miss Mar
Walsh, accompanied by Miss Mer.
cedes Walsh: selections by Edward
IIensel, boy soprano, of st. Patrick'f
Church choir. accompanied by Miss
Ruth IIensel; violin solo, Joseph Len.
hon; banjo and plano sketches. Short
or and Corners.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-20
ONE SUNDAY SCHOOL
ENTERTAlNS ANOTHER

An entertainment and dinner We're
rendered the members OF Second Bap-
tist Sunday school last night by the
Delaware Avenue Baptist Sunday
school, which was defeated by the
former In an attendance centest re-
Gently. superintendent Il. Ross Farra
welcomed the guests. and Julian b'
Copes, their leader. responded.
"The Preachers Mix-up," a sketch,
was given by the Philathea girls Oh
Delaware Avenue Baptist Sunday
school. songs were sung. including an
appropriate parody composed by MI
Tarra with Edward Miller leading.
Arthur Price led In the class yells.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-20
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
ANNUAL BANQUET

Tho Funeral Directors Association
of Delaware will hold its annual BAN
quet and entertainment in Pythian
Castle next Thursday afternoon. Ed
ward l.. Hanna. William J. Krienen
and Harvey r.. Nichols are In charge
CT arrangements. The banquet will
be held at G O'clock.
A feature OF the meeting will be a
demonstration by Professor Thorn
ton b. Barnes OF his new gas method
OF embalming.
Those who will take part In the en-
tertainment are: Marion Doran. Ann
Phillips. Gus Carray. Ethel De Vouex
and Alice Carmen.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-20

Read the classified aas.--Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-20

Want n driver2 Telephone n classi-
fed ed,---Call 1900
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-20
Gard of Thanks.

I desire 70 express my appreciation
for the Kindness rendered 70 me b.
relatives and friends. also for Towers
and automobiles during my recent be
reavernent Of death q my wife. slrs.
lille IIabbart. Harry ID. Habbert.
Rrandywine Hundred, Dels--Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-20
RELIEF TO
HELP UNEMPLOYED

nh. Idnpincott Relief Association
will hold 500 party ana oal,e Ia
the benefit of the unempios.u- 'a..
needy OF Wilmington ON the cVe,,,as pnn,
of February %. in the HoteL au .on.;
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-20

success to the superintendent. Miss
Sparrow and her assistants. The hos
pitai, he says. now appears on tho
1921 list OF those meeting the mini
mum OF tho American College OF
Surgeons.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-20

James Grant. Murray Hannson. Louis
jacobson, Thomas Johnson. Francis
Leary, Otis Long. James MacRobcrt.
George Newton, Charles Park and
James White.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-20
Gard q Thanks.

we wish to thank relatives, friends
eronloyees Of Pennsylvania r. r., his
fellow workmen, and Knignts OF Col
urnbus FOR their kindness synpathy
and floral offerings during our recenf
bereavement. Mrs. Annie mccartney
and family.--Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-20

Stop using classified ads about your
busir ess the day you go out OF busi-
ncRs-Ady
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"ANOTHER NASH"

We make our ears dependable by
doing all the repair work before
you buy it. That is why we can
guarantee them.
Chandler Sedan
Oldsmobile s, paint like new; five
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Oakland Sedan.
Pullman.
Nash touring. good tires: guar
anteed condition; this is an oppor-
tunity TO make handsome saving
on fine car.
All these carries a guarantee. Cash
Sunday.
WAYNE COUNTY NASH MOTOR
1s So. 7th. COMPANY Phone 6I73
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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT

NOTICE OF
State of Indiana, Wayne County, S.:
Estate of Howard H. Grottendick, de-
ceased.
Notice is hereby given that the un-
Wayne Circuit Court. executrix Of the
estate of Howard H. Grottendick, de-
ceased, late of Wayne County, Indiana.
Said estate is supposed to be solvent.
RENA H. GROTTENDICK,
Executrix.
A. C. Lindemuth. Atty. Apr.1o-17-24
State of Indiana, Wayne County, S.:
Clarence Platt We. Harvey NJ; Platt,
HnsRaw Pearl 3 king Bertha RVans
DeIbert King. Pansy Harmeier, Ciar-
ence Plat, administrator. of the estate
2oo1s.
Be it. known, that on the 18th day
dant Harvey M Plat by his attorneys
filed in the office of the clerk of the
Wayne circuit court his cross-complaint
ants fhi in ' the above entitled cause to
declare a resulting trust in real estate
in favor of said defendant, Harvey NJ
co comp ns'I person. n showing that Said
defendant, belbert King is not rest
dent of the State of Indiana.
therefore hereby notified of the filing
and tendency of said cross-complain,
against him and that unless he appear
| calling of the said cause. on the 10th
day of June. 1922, a day of the April
| term of said court begun and held a,
| the courthouse in the City of Rich.
mond on the first Monday of April
| 1922, said cross-complaint and the mat
| tiers and things therein contained and
| alleged, will be taken as true, and the
said cause will be heard and deter.
mined in his absence.
/ Witness the clerk and the seal o.
| said court at the City of Richmond thi,
| 18th day of April, 1922.
| LINUS P. MEREDITH, Clerk.
| Robbins, Keller & Robbins, attorney.
for plaintiff. May
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vestments for safety and returns. bet
ter than real estate in Richmond.
have houses from $1,000 to $4,000.
However, to be safe, property must
be insured against fire and tornado.
ance and respectfully solicit some of
Phone 1855.
CITY PROPERTY-For sale. See Brad
bury & Bailey today. Room 202-203
Colonial Bldg.
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EMPLOYMENT
Statesmen and Agents

THE AMERICAN ART WORKS-Cos-
hocton, Ohio, pioneers and leaders in
branch of the whole field of adver-
tising-have attractive openings for
nigh grade, experienced statesmen. We
manufacture and control exclusively
complete line of copyrighted art
calendars, commercial calendars
monthly advertising service. and
ties in celluliod, leather, and paper
The extensive scope of our three lines
combined into one assures steady and
substantial sales volume the full
year around. Liberal commissions
weekly remittances. Look up our rat
ing In Dun or Bradstreet, and write
references first letter. The American
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AUCTIONS-LEGALS
LEGAL Notices

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT
State of Indiana, Wayne County, S.:
Estate of John c. Plankenhorn, de-
ceased.
Notice is hereby given that the I'M
dersigned has been appointed by the
Wayne circuit court, executors of the
will of John C. Plankenhorn. deceased,
late of Wayne County. Indiana. Said
estate is supposed to be solvent.
MINNIE PLANKENHORN,
CHARLES PLANkENHORN,
Executors
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CLASSIFICATION GUIDE


ANNOUNCEMENT
Cards of Thanks ,.
6-Cemetery Lots, Monuments
SA-Political Announcements
e-Personals
1O-Lost and Found
AUTOMOBILES
11-Autcmobiles For Sale
13-Auto Accessories
16-RepafringNservice stations
BUSINESS SERVICE
1s-Business Services Offered
Officiating and Plumbing
22-Miliinery and Dressmaking
23-Moving. Trucking, Storage
24-Painting-Pape
2S-Repairing
EMPLOYMENT
32-He1p Wanted-Female
33-Help Wanted--Male
establishments and Agents
ss-sltuations Wanted-EEs a1s
FINANCIAL
ss-Business oppe SnIl sord.
40-Money to Loan
41-Wanted-To Borrow
INSTRUCTION
42-Correspondence Courses
43-Local Instruction Glasses
44-Musical. Dancing. Dramatic
45-Private Instruction
46-Wanted-1nstr
LIVE STOCK
47-Dogs, Cats, Pets
4s-Horses, Cattle. vehicles
49-Poultry and Supplies
5O--Wanted-Live Stock
MERCHANDISE
51--Articles for Sale
52-Business Equipment
53-Boats and Accessories
54-Buildlng Materials
55-Farm and Dairy PRODUCTS
55-A-Farm Equipment
b6-Fuel and Feed
57-Good Things to Eat
5S-Home- Made Things
b9-Household Goods
60-Jewelry and Watches
61-Machinery and Tools
s2-Musical instruments
63-Seeds, Plants, Fertilizers
64-Specials at the stores
65-WearDg Apparel
66-Wanted-To Buy
ROOMS AND BOARD
67-Rooms with Board
6s-Rooms without Board
s9-Rooms for Housekeeping
70-Vacation Places
71-Where to Eat
72-Where to Stop in Town
observation-disclosures. Board
REAL ESTATE FOR RENT
74-Apartments and Fiat Flats.
76-Farms for Rent
77-Houses for Rent
7s-Offices and Desk Room
79-Suburban for Rent
So-Summer Places for Rent
S1-Wanted-To Rent
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
S2-Business Property
S3-Farms and Land for Sale
S4-Houses for Sale
Slots for Sale
s6-Shore Property for Sale
S7-Suburban for Sale
sS-Real Estate for Exchange
S9-Wanted-Real Estate
AUCTIONS-LEGALS
90-Auction Sales
91-Legal Notices
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Troubles
LWAYS-ALL WAYS

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want There's opportunity for
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ANNOUNCEMENT
Cards Of Thanks

Cards Of Thanks 8
BURRELI-We wish to thank our
friends and neighbors for their kind
ness during the sickness and death
OF william Burrell; also for the beau
tiful floral offerings
JOHN RUNNELS AND WIFE.
Cemetery Lots, Monuments 6
WHEN YOU MUST HAVE quality In
monuments you will make use OF
Emslie's service. 15 S 10th.
Political Announcement S-A
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IT'S YOUR LOSS if you don't use the
Palladium Classified Section.
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COUNTY ASSESSOR

William A. Hunt
Candidate for assessor of
Wayne county. Suject to Re-
publican primary, Tuesday,
May 2, 1882.
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FOR CONGRESS
Charles o. Williams-

OF Wayne County announces
candidacy for the Republican
nomination for Representative
in Congress from the Sixth Con-
gressionaI District OF Indiana.
subject to the primary cleo
ton, MAY 2. 1929.
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COUNTY COMMISSIONER

Louis p. Klieber-
Candidate for county commits
sfoner. Subject to Democratic
primary election May 2, 1922.
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Houses For Sale

6 ROOMS-Furnace, garage. lot 40x142,
West side; $4,000. Rents $50. Jordan
& Hiatt. Phone 1870.
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DOUBLE

HOUSE-For sale, S-room modern
house; centrally located: price right
If sold at once. Box K-111g2 Pallad-
ium.
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wANTED-Two live wire statesmen
with cars to sell G. M. c. Speed Wag-
on. Call Chenoweth Auto Co., 1907
Main ST. Phone 1925.
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S. E-Near Vale school; 4room bun
galow "a bargain, $1,700. Kelly &
Keck. Insurance Service, 9011a Main
St Phone 2150.
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AUTOMOBILES
Automobiles For Sale
CHEAP TRANSPORTATION

For plumbers, carpenters, ga
rage men, etc. If you are look
ing for a good buy in a car that
can be used for general pur-
pose driving you can find IL
here. Twenty cars priced
at $3.50 or less-15 cars priced
at $3.50 or les. Investigate
these now. Make your own
terms. Chenoweth Used Car
Dept. Phone 1914, Is South 18th
st.
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TOWNSHIP ASSESSOR

Howard ]. Ridge
Candidate for township asses
sor. Subject to Republican
primary, May 2, 1922.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-12-30
DERIVATION OF TECHE.

The name Teche is derived from an
Indian legend of remote days.
Once upon a time, an enormous
snake was discovered on the lands OF
the Bayou. The stencil of it's breath
filled the air, and its apparent fury
frightened the Indians for miles a.
round. Warriors assembled from all
directions. Finally it was killed by
shower of arrows.
After this event the Indians gave
the name Tenche to the stream, but
later on the h was dropped.
THE INDIAN COUNTRY
The larger part Of Southwest
Louisiana, embraced what was then
known in frontier days as the Alta
kapas Country.
Under the Spanish and French oc-
equations, it comprised territory.
afterwards formed into the parishes
of St. Martin, St. Landry, IBERIA
Lafayette, Acadia, Vermilion and st.
Mary.
The Attakapas Indians were
powerful tribe which at one time
possessed the whole Of this region.
Attakapas means maneater, because
this tribe had the reputation OF eat
ing their prisoners of war.
They were greatly feared by tn
other tribes and the tradition goe
that they encroached upon the other
tribes until league was formed a
gainst them, composed Of the Choc
taws, Alibamens and the Opelousas
Great battles took place and tn
Attakapas were almost exterminat
ed in a great conflict which tool
place on the hills, three miles ives
of St. Martinsville.
| The remnants were either incor
porated into other tribes or allowed
to remain in the district. The las
descendants Of this tribe were re
Gently found at Indian Bend abov
the town of Franklin.
This battle occurred shortly befor