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LAKE CHARLES, CALCASIEU PARISH, LA., SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1882.
NO. 31
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
/'i ABKIEL a. FOURNET, Attorney
VT »t Law, Lake Charles, La., office
formerly occupied by Louis Leveque, on
Court House Suare.
July 9, 1881,-ly.
C 'l EOKGE G. WELL«, Attorney at
T Law, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Par
i.h T.» Practices in Calcasieu. Camer
C x EORGE H. WELLS, Attorney
T Law, Lake Charles, Calcasieu 1
ish, La. Practices in Calcasieu, Camer
on and Vernon parishes, and in Orange
und Jefferson counties, Texas.
July 9, 1881.-dm.
F A. GALLAUGHER, Attorney at
. Law, will practice in this and ad
joining parishes, and before the Supreme
Court, at Opelousas.
Sep., 3, ifel.-ly. _______
A R, MITCH ELL, A ttoraey and Coun
. sellor at Law. Lake Charles, La.,
Will practice in all the parishes of the
14th Judicial District, and the Supreme
( !ourt, at Opelousas. [jan/'82.
\ J. KEARNEY, District Attorney,
14th Judicial District, practices m
the several parishes of the District.
Office, in Lake Charles, at the Haskell
< iffice, in Leesburg, at his residence.
July 9,1881.-ly. , ____
Wm. M. Flowers, M. Î).
LAKE CHARLES, LA.
Can lie found at Mrs. Demere's, on
Pujo street
Dec. 17, I881.-ly.
J. C. MUNDAY, M
»argeon, rbyslcian and Obstetrician,
C IONTINFER to practice his profes
/ ai on and can be consulted at his
irue Store, on Ryan street, a I all hours,
f.ake Charles, La., July 9,1881.-1}'.
PENT IBTRY.
D R. C. D. CKA INeontinueSito practice
hiß profeööion, and can be oonHultea
it his office, in the "Commercial" office
milding, on Ryan street.
Gold and Amalgam fillings, at lowest
•»rices. Artificial teeth inserted, from
.ne to a full set. Teeth extracted «kill
-illy.
O . K A X X ,
PHARMACIST,
St'OClvSt-IU! TO
Dr. J. C. Munday.
idivsicians' prescri])tious carefully pre
pared, day or night.
Oct. IS, 1881 .-tf. ____
PRANK MAI« 10 R ,
TOVSOKIAL ARTIST,
If yu u St., Lulii
L air Cutting, «haring,, Mwu**»»
ing and HajJ Dveiaig done in the
___
D
.,
Charles.
"
tost stvles.
July 9,' 1881 -tf.
;HKMtA!l Vltwett. JAMES Ü1.A1K.
0 BRIEN & BLAIR,
Diitractors and Builders,
LAKE CHARLES. LA.
July 0, 1881.-ly. ___•
HAIR WEAVING.
tO the ladies of Lake Charles and vi
cinity, I would announce that 1 am
«pared to execute all kinds of hair
jrk, such as
Switches, Puffs, Curls and
"Wring-lets.
Hair combings worked into all styles
-sired. I will match any and all sain
es of hair, sent or brought to me, at
asonable rates.__ r ,-t.
MRS. ELIZA M ENGES.
Nov. 5, "83.-tf.
\irniture Repaired.
[ AVING permanently located in the
towu of Lake Charles, X am pre
•ed to repair all kinds of furniture, at
,rt notice, and on reasonable terms,
'hankful for past patronage, I solicit
ontinuanoe of the same.
'urniture r©v*truißb©d at tue houwe of
• owner. _
hop on Kirby street, nfcar Ryan. Tou
• building. C. H. BKLLE.
>:ig. 18, l&l.-ly.
EMLEIUVILVEREE,
S II IP BUILDING
AND
RELAX RING,
Contractors, <fco.
Du South Bank of Luke Charles.
Sept. 8, 188-1.
I*
Id JON* IN IT !—don't grumble !
JUOT USf TIMS TO SAVE MONEY !
laut J have found the right man in the
ight place for Good and Cheap Work!
r von want arty work done in the line
oi Roofing, GHiUerint; oi repairing, or
ood assortment of his own manuiac
'ed Tinware, or any old stoves repair
youKotoJO*. VDLTZ'S Tin Sliop.
on Ryan street, between Mill and
ie «treats, opposite JT. A. tiallaughers
idenee. Sign of the Big Cofiee Lot.
«ly 9, .1881.-1^ .
oh work of ail descriptions done with
ituess and despatch at this office
re is a call.
H. D. NIX,
GENERAL DEALER,
j ^ Cnlojiat
** * Caloattten
i
I
\
River, I-n.
I HAVE constantly on hand a large
and varied assortment of
STAPLE AND FANCY DRY
* GOODS, AND READY
MADE CLOTHING.
My stock of Boots, Shoes and Hats, is
not excelled hv any in the country.
Mv Rtock of Groceries is as complete
as can be, and being replenished weekly.
From my long experience in merchan
dising in this parish, I feel confident of
being able to satisfy all who will do me
the favor to give me a call.
First class, hand made
CYPRESS SHING LES,
always on hand, in any quantities.
Prompt and assiduous attention to the
V E H R Y ,
day and night. I am specially prepared
for crossing droves of horses and cattle,
and fur taking care of them, tun ing just
completed a
LARGE PAWUKK.
in which are plenty of grass, water and
shade.
'S*. Highest markut price paid for
Cotton, Wool and Hides.
Give me a call.
Aug. 18 . 1881 .-ly.
H. D. NIX.
M. J. ROSTEET,
-rzALas IN
ID H Y GOODB,
CLOTHING, BOOTS AND
SHOES, HATS AND
CAPS.
GROCERIES,
WINES, LIQUORS,
—AND
GENERAL MERCHANDISE,
—ALSO—
Ageut for the celebrated
"Roelker Plow,"
manufactured by the Roelker Plow
Co., Evaufi ville, Indiana.
jLahe Ciuirloe, X-n».
July t>, 1SM.-Jy.
New Orleans
CHEAP CASH STORE.
E. KAISER &. CO.,
-DEALERS IN—
DRY GOODS,
CLOTHING,
BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, CAPS,
CROCKERY AND.TIN
WARE.
ALL muds of STAPLE GROCERIES.
j
We are also Agents for the
New Home Sewing Machine
—AND—
'Waltham AVatche«.
! ter In order to make room
i
fur our Fall Stock, we will
cime out out• Summer stock
of goods at ten per cent, less
than our former prices.
NOR I« YOUR TIME TO SECURE
BARGAIN H !
Come and nee for yourself!
LAKE CHARLES, LA.
Aug. 13,1881 .-tf.
St. Louis Type Foundry,
N. E. Corner of Third & Vine St*.
DKAIJSKB IN
Printing and Writing Paper«, Card «
and Card Board, Tag«,
Envelope«,
printing Inks, Bronzes, Ac.
Programme Carda, Wedding Envelopes,
Wedding Paper», &c.
July 9,1881. _____ _
" GALVKHTON
artificial stone works.
O RNAMENTAL _ Ohimnev» Water,
Sewer and Drain Pipe», Well Pipe*.
A full aupply of ornamental door and
window caps, »Ha, »tope, ikey-»tone*,
water-table«, curb »tone», cemetery
vault», garden-walk and flower-lied edg
ing», pavements, and artificial sterne
work of every deacr^tiou^^oW Ofxiejr.
Agent for Calcasieu Pariah.
Aug. 13,1881 .-tf. ___
W AkJV'rKJX.-By a man of family,
a Hit Auktion u* Book-Keeper. The
best of reference* given.
«Hiev*
!
V*"
pplv at tin»
focirWtf. !
HASKELL'S
VARIETY STORE,
Lake Charles, La.,
On j Ryan Street, firtt door below the
Hauken Hotue.
Will keep constantly on hand a choice
and carefully selected assortment of
BOOKS AID STATIONERY,
Including Books of English and Ameri
can Poets, Books «f History, Trav
els, Fiction, Music, and 8cienee;
Gift Books for the old and
vonng; Sheet Music, Ste
reoscopes and Stere
oscopic Views,
Albums,
Chromos, Blank
Books of all kinds and
sizes, etq., Letter, Commercial,
Note, Legal Cap, Record and Fools
cap Paper; Ink of all kinds and colors;
Pens, Penholders, Pencils,
_____ re, LButu.
Erasers, Paper Cutters,
Pvper Weights,
etc., etc.
General News Depot,
For the sale of the latest Newspapers,
Magazines, Novels, etc.
CHOICE CONFECTIONERY AND
FRUITS. ,
Nuts, Jellies, Fresh, Preserved, Dried
and Canned Fruits, Btandrd Canned
Meats and Vegetables.
Tobacco, Cigars, Cigarettesi
Pipes and all smoking articles, and
Toys, Notions and Varieties,
too numerous to mention.
This is the place to get your
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
The proprietor buys the best and sells
the best of everything in his line, and
his motto will be "'Quick sales and small
profits."
Genuine Singer and Peerless Sewing
Machines.
At the lowest possible prices.
—A i.so—
CIL STOVES, HOUSEHOLD AND
KITCHEN LAMPS.
November 38, 1881.
PROCLAMATION !
LEWIE COOPER k CO.,
Bagdad, La.,
—DEALERS IN
DRY GOODS,
GROCERIES,
HARDWARE,
CLOTHING,
SADDLERY,
—AND—
General Merchandise,
—OF—
EVERY KIND!
Our stock is large aud complete. Se
lected more especially to meet the re
quirements of timber and tie men, who
will fiud it to their advantage to call on
us before purchasing elsewhere.
ACME ONE ! COME ALL ! !
Oct. 22, 1881.-8m.
PETER FASSOLD,
—PBACTIOAL—
Ryan St., Lake Charles, La.
Watches and Jewelry Skillfully Repaired
and Warranted.
A Fine Stock of Jewelry Always on
liai
Oct. 13, '81 .-tf.
N OTIC E!
A U, persons indebted to the late firm
of Mot» & Riddick, will please eome
forward and settle, as I must have money
hi pay the debts of that firm, and cksw
—**•'*.....I—... A. II. MO*B,
•' IT'V ,---.-----
up its bumne»«.
Oct. 39, '»lc-tf
Newspaper Patronage.
[Gardiner Journal.1
Publishers of newspapers a«d
more particularly local newspa
pers, have to depend mainly tipofi
their advertising columns for their
support. Yet how many ate fhete
who seem not to realize this fact.
Instead of giving their paper a
liberal advertising patrofiage, they
perhaps give it none ; and if a levee
or entertainment is got up in the
place, the paper is expected to no
tice it for nothing.
Now if all the patronage that a
paper can expect is that of the
locality for whose interestit works,
it would seem that every one should
give it the advertising that legiti
mately belongs to it, and not try
to get it * without paying for it,
There is a class of people that
seem to begrudge every dollar
that goes to their local papers;
and still borrow it and read it. and
are the severest critics of its short
comings.
The publisher has to pay for
labor and paper, and every notice
of any kind, in the nature of an
advertisement lie ought to have
his pay for. He has got to get his
living out of his advertising col
umns, and any society or individual
can with just as much propriety
beg five dollars of any other indi
vidual, as to expect it gratuitously
of a newspaper.
AttY man who does not think
enough of his town's paper, and
every trader who does not believe
in advertising, should move into
gome town where they have no
pape». _ 1 _ _
Where Slate Pencils Come From.
Any one who has children and
who, aboht forty times during a
term, hears complaints about them,
their bfdaiiug or loss, will perhaps
be glad to know that the supply
is jufff about inexhaustible. There
is not the slightest danger that
the world will ever want for slate
pencils. The hard, black German
ones have been superseded of late
years by the round white ones of
clay slate. At the quarry, near
Castleton, Vermont, about thirty
five workmen produce 50,000 pen
cils daily, and ft is proposed to
increase the daily output to 100,
000. The blocks when quarried,
are «awed into pieces seven by
twelve inchea,. split to the thick
ness of a half inch and smoothed
by a planer, the block is placed un
der a semi-cfrcnlar knife and, after
having been turned over, the pro
cess is repeated. A particle of
quartz in the block would break
all the pencils. They are pointed
by a grindstone, turned, assorted,
and sent to M boxes of a
hundred.
A correspondent of the North
western Lumberman, #ho has been
visiting the Mississippi coast,
makes the following SttggestlnA:
"The investment which pay
best, and offers splendid induce-
ments, is a well-equipped lumber
railway ; iron, rails, locomotive and
suitable cars. The road to extend
from tide-water to the timber,
away from the bank of the creaks,
where it has never been touched,
and where it is of best quality and
greatest quantity. Logs, then, in
ten days from time of cutting
could be delivered at the mills fifta
turned into cash. This would be
an advantage over the present
system of waiting over a year and
loosing 15 per cent of the logs be-
sides. A road complete, costing
$50,000, would pay from $15,000 to
$20,000 per year,
- m*-o -e n -
If we work upon marble, it will
perish; if we work upon brass,
time will efface it ; if we rear tem
ples, they will crumble iuto du*t !
but if we work upon immortal
minds, if we imbue them with prin
ciples, with the just fear of God
and love of o«r follow me u, wee»
grave on those tablets sowetliing
wMeh will brighten to all eternity.
—Itenfel Webster.
Served Hin Right.
[8t. Louis Republican.]
A couple of years ago a young
woman's body was fished out of
the Detroit river. As the body
was encased in a sack and a gag
had been tied into the girl's mouth,
it was evident a murder had been
committed. No suspicion attach
ed to any one, however, and thef
crime might have passed into ob
livion had it not been that a report
er for the Evening News struck a
clue a year afterwards. By inves
tigating, a chain of circumstantial
evidence was developed and pub
lished, all pointing towards a well
known citizen as the murderer.
No name was mentioned in the
article, but a Mr, Peoples felt that
the description fitted him, and he
boldly brought suit for libel. The
case was decided against him yes
terday, and at the close Mr. Peo
ples Jwas arrested on a charge of
murder in the first degree. As he
had never been mentioned in con
nection with the ease until be
brought his damage suit, and as
there is an excellent prospect that
he will find the greatest difficulty
in explaining away the evidence
now more fully elaborated against
him, his example may be taken as
a warning to all undiscovered!
murderers, who feel tempted to
claim damages from newspapers
for hinting at their villainy.
Two Frank Men.
[Detroit Free Press.]
"Mr. Blank," began a citizen as'
he entered an offloe near the City
Hall, "just one year ago to-day I
came in here and called you a liar.
I believed what I said, and for owe
year we have not spoken to each
other. Within a,week past I have
found out that I was ipistaken, and
I now apologize for my harsh
words and express my sorrow that
I was ever led to indulge in such
language."
"Mr^G.," replied the other, as ho
extended his hand, "your frankness
begets frankness. During the past
year but one you and I were friends.
You borrowed upwards of $70 of
me in small sums, and never re
paid a dollar. This year we have»
been enemies, and I am ahead fi
nancially. While I may long to
forgive you, I must look out for
the interests of my growing family»
Let us compromise by nodding to
each ether in' Sunday sehooA, pay
ing our own way outside."
"Sir, I shall never nod to you in
Sunday school or elsewherel" said
Mr. G., and he walked out as stiff
as a ramrod and left the door
wide open.
A Notable Bridge.
[Scientific American.]
An iron bridge now building
across Murderer's Greek, near
Newburg, N, Y.; for the New York,
Ontario and Western Railroad,
will be one of the notable bridges
of the country. It will be 1,200
feet long, and ISO feet high, or 680
feet longer than the Niagara Sus
pension Bridge, and 232 feet longer
than the new London Bridge over
the Thames. It* height exceeds
that of the New York and Brook
lyn! Bridge by 16 foeti, and that of
High Bridge, over the Harlem
River, by about 25 feet.
The following is the Concluding
sentence of a marriage ceremony
as performed by one of our Magis
trates, living not a thousand miles
from Marksville ; "And by the au
thority vested, in me by law and
the Constitution, and provided the
foes of the Justice of the Peace are
paid on the spot, I hereby declare
you husband and wife, for better
or worse, through thick aud thin r
and for the sum of three dollars, so
help you God."—[Marksville Bub
iejtin.