Abstracts of Newspapers 1888: Acadia Parish, Louisiana. Part 3
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Robinson, T. T. - Last Thursday afternoon, about 1 o'clock the usual quiet of our
town was broken by a number of shots being heard in the vicinity of M. H. Egan's
saloon.  Upon investigation it was found that T. T. Robinson had been shot dead
in front of Egan's saloon, and a brother, Wm. M. Robinson was wounded badly,
having received several rifle shots in his body.  The shots were fired by Gette
Sloane, our town marshal, and we understand the trouble grew out of some old
family feud.  The Robinson's were first cousins of Sloanes, and the parties were
all between the ages of twenty and thirty years of age, and all were raised in
this vicinity.  The wounded man was cared for by Drs. Webb and January and he
will probaby get well.  The dead man leaves a wife and one child to mourn his
loss.  Sloane was taken in charge by Sheriff Lyons. (36)

District Court Cases - (Continued from previous paper).
State vs. Jean Oneil Istre; carrying concealed weapons.  Acussed plead guilty and
was fined $15 and costs or fifteen days in parish jail.
State vs. Tanase Harman, for violating Act 31 of 1886 (hoodlum act), fined $25
and cost or 25 days in parish jail.
State vs. W. McSpadden, for carrying concealed weapons.  Acused plead guilty and
was fined $15 and costs or 15 days in parish jail.
State vs. Lester Clark, for manslaughter, accused was tried and acquitted.
State vs. A. J. Vincent, for manslaughter, accused was tried and acquitted.
State vs. J. B. Martin, et al; violating Act 31 of 1886 (hoodlum act).  Accused
plead guilty and was fined $5 and costs or 5 days in parish jail.
State vs. Allen McCoy, for carrying concealed weapons. Accused was tried and
acquitted.
State vs. Willie Prud'homme, et als, for violating Act 31 of 1886 (hoodlum act). 
J. B. Young one of the accused was tried and acquitted and the case nolle
prosequied as to Willie Prud'homme, et als.
State vs. Tom O'Pry; horse stealing, Jury returned a verdict of guilty and
recommended the prisoner to the mercy of the court.
The evidence in the civil case of Dr. R. C. Webb vs. Lorina Pletsinger and
husband was heard, and the case submitted and taken under advisement by the
judge.
Court adjourned Friday until the next regular term 11 Feb 1889.  (36)

Schneider, Charles - HE No. 9891, 26 Nov 1888.  Lot 2 or fractional NW 1/4 of sec
31, Twp 9S, R1W. (36)
Sensat, Vidio
Sensat, O.
Tromp, Paul
Leger, L. Jr.

Francois, J. M. A. - is a resident of Prud'homme City.  (37)

McGee, Joseph - is a resident of Prud'homme City.  (37)

Robison, John - Married at the residence of the bride's parents at Hopewell,
Ohio, by the Rev. R. T. Price, John Robison of Crowley, La. and Miss Bessie P.
Price of Paint Valley, Ohio.  (37)

Whitaker, Clarence W. - Died at Crowley, La. Friday November 30, 1888, of typhoid
malarial fever, after an illness of 6 weeks, aged 19 years and 3 months.
Young Whitker was a native of and came here from Assumption parish, La.  He was
among one of the first settlers of Crowley, having been in business with H. W.
Carver a merchant of this place since the first settlement of the town.  He was
always attentive to business, quiet and unassuming in his manners and had
acquired quite an enviable degree of popularity, and left behind him at this
place a number of admiring friends.  His remains were taken to Assumption parish
for burial, and were accompanied by his mother and sister and W. H. Carver.  (3)

Gerald, Frank - of Schamber, 15 miles north of Millerville.  He is from London,
England likes this country and means to stay here.  Millerville news.  (37)

Scanlan, Denis - of Point aux Loups has been assisting his father Mr. M. Scanlan
at grinding cane.  Parairie Hayes news. (37)

Hanks, Joseph - Vs. Geo. W. Quebodeaux - Constable' Sale. A writ of fi fa issued
by A. C. Lormand, JP ward 7.  the following property:  One dwelling house, one
kitchen and one old barn.  (37)

Bergeron, Oneil - HE No. 7502 (Note: No. not cler), 7 Nov 1888.
NW 1/4 of NW 1/4, sec 29 Twp 7S, R2E.
Blanchard, Cleophas
Lejeune, Dupre
Vanacore, Raphael
Thibodeaux, Placide  (37)

Langley, Alcee - HE No. 7733, 12 Dec 1888.  NE 1/4 of sec 21, Twp 8S, R2W. (38)
Lejeune, Francois
Miller, Prosper
Miller, Joseph
Mott, Theodore

Doucet, Celestin - HE No. 7413, 8 Dec 1888.  SE 1/4 of NW 1/4 and E 1/2 of SW 1/4
sec 1,Twp 8S, R1E. (38)
Thibodeaux, Sylvere
Belair, Octave
Cormier, Narcisse
Lejeune, Joseph

Lejeune, Francois - HE No. 7732, 12 Dec 1888.  S 1/2 of NW 1/4 and N 1/2 of SW
1/4 section 21, Twp 8S, R2W. (38)
Langley, Alcee
Miller, Prosper
Miller, Joseph
Mott, Theodore

McFarland, A. D. - Vs. Philip Leiber - Sheriff's Sale.  Sat. 19 Jan 1889. 
Section 33 in Twp 9S, R2W containing 426 acres and 94/100 also 145 11/100 acres
in the north part of section 10, Twp 10S, R2W.  (38)

Simon, Eugene C. -  HE No. 6142, 8 Dec 1888.  NW 1/4 sec 17, Twp 11S, R1E. (38)
Henry, Pierre A.
Guidry, Theoville
Guidry, Desire
Abshire, Ulysse

Lekelt, Gottlieb - HE No. 7333, 11 Dec 1888.  NE 1/4 of sec 42, Twp 9S, R2W. (38)
McFarland, William
Daigle, Anzema
Fontenot, Alfred
Fontenot, Cyprien

Juror List - For Criminal court beginning 11 Feb 1889: (38)
Baptist, Sosthene - 1
Cady, Manasah - 1
Perres, August - 1
Lagrone, G. H. - 1
Hoffpauir, Archibald - 1
Gunot, Edgar - 1
Chappuis, A. S. - 1
Guidry, Martin - 1
Bradley, N. J. - 1
Thonton, Geo. - 1
Harman, Raymond - 2
McClelland, Tilford - 2
Butler, John - 2
Lyons, J. C. - 2
Clark, Edward - 2
Chevis, Edward - 2
Andrus, Sidney - 2
Davidson, William - 2
Miller, L. H. - 2
Bruner, Joseph - 2
Blackwell, H. A. - 2
Lyons, George - 2
Richard, Theophile Jr. - 2
Murphy, Jefferson - 2
Webb, James - 2
Guidry, Joseph Jr. - 3
Daigle, Z. E. - 3
Daigle, Eugene - 3
Wimberly, Jerry - 3
Guidry, Edmond T. - 3
Hayes, Louis - 3
Spicer, S. L. - 3
David, J. B. - 3
Goodrich, A. B. - 4
Semare, Alcide - 4
Laughlin, Soloman - 4
Pousson, Matias - 4
Parsley, John L. - 5
Maignaud, Dominique - 5
Roy, Joseph - 5
Maignaud, Emanuel - 5
Bailey, J. M. - 5
Roy, E. D. - 5
Regan, Thomas - 5
White, J. T. - 5
Henry, John - 5
Smith, P. C. - 5
Ortego, Arestide E. - 6
Courvile, Hypolite - 6
Young, S. B. - 6
Carier, Joseph - 6
Thompson, John E. - 6
Young, J. M. - 6
Spears, Leonard - 6
Stark, Rufus - 6
Andrus, J. D. - 6
Jacneaux, Desire - 6
Fruge, Victor - 6
Guidry, T. P. - 6
Link, William - 6
Abshire, Neville - 7
Johnson, D. E. - 7
Stutes, Sidney - 7
Chalk, Etienne - 7
Faulk, Nathaniel - 7
Oger, John - 7
Stewart, Manuel - 7
Carver, H. W. - 7
Larcade, V. V. - 8
Hoffpauir, Hardy
Hebert, Paul - Ray

Putnam, Clark - Pre-emption Declaratory Statement No. 103.  E 1/2 of NE 1/4 and
NE 1/4 of SE 1/4, se 32, Twp 8S, R2W. (38)
Rampmaier, Fredric
Morgan, John 
Broussard, Theophile

Marsh, E. N. - from near Schamber, accompanied by J. L. Johnson, his brother in
law, called at the Signal office Wednesday.  Mr. Marsh has been a resident of the
parish for only a few months and is very highly pleased with the country and
climate.  Mr. Johnson is an expert gunsmith formerly of Keithsburg, Illinois. 
He may conclude to locate here in the near future.  (38)

Faulk, Haughton - Married at the residence of Mr. William Faulk on Thurday, Dec
13, 1888 to Miss Annie Hilliard, Justice Bruner officiating.  (38)

Higginbotham, Ernest - and Lucius Doucet of Church Point inform us that from one
acre, each made seven barrels of good syrup that found a ready market at 35 to
50 cents per gallon.  (38)

Doucet, Lucius - see Higginbotham, Ernest.  (38)

Montier, Joseph - HE No. 6212, 20 Nov 1888.  N 1/2 of NW 1/4, sec 5, Twp 9S, R3E.
(39)
Cormier, Joseph
Mire, Reo
Hebert, Dupre
Mire, Euphemon

Mires, Louis - At a wedding party near Esterwood last Tuesday night Louis mires
a man about 50 years old was stabbed by Lastie Leblanc.  Sheriff Lyons was
notified and accompanied by D. B. Lyons was on the ground in a short time after
the cutting and secured Leblan who is now in jail on the charge of assault with
a dangerous weapon with intent to kill.  Mires in recovering and the wound seems
to be of not a serious nature.

Higginbotham - News of a terrible shooting affray near Grand Coteau St. Landry
parish, last Saturday reached here Sunday evening.  The result of the encounter
is four dead men who have been buried at different times during the week.  The
trouble orginated at a horse race and was the out-come of an old family fued in
the Higginbotham family three of whom were killed or mortally wounded and died
soon after.  A young man named Beard, a peacemaker was shot and instantly killed. 
(39)

Bergeo, Cleber - HE No. 7412, 18 Dec 1888. SE 1/4 sec 58, Twp 9S, R2W. (39)
Young, Joseph
Daigle, Estere
Daigle, Theodule
Daigle, Thegene

Richard, Valsin - Notice of Administration of Estate - P. D. Richard has applied
to be appointed administrator. (39)

Griffin, James. H. - HE No. 6602, 12 Dec 1888.  W 1/2 of SW 1/4 sec 31, Twp 7S,
R2E. (40)
Hazlewood, William J.
Wyatt, James
Merritt, B. G.
Arnold, John

Young, Joseph - HE No. 7367, 18 Dec 1888.  NW 1/4 sec 53, Twp 9S, R3W.  (41)
Miller, Jules
Daigle, Esteve
Daigle, Theodule
Bergeo, Cleber

Bergeo, Lebreuse - HE No. 7411.  18 Dec 1888.  S 1/2 of NE 1/4 and E 1/2 of NW
1/4, sec 58 Twp 9S, R2W. (41)
Miller, Jules
Young, Joseph
Daigle, Esteve
Daigle, Theodule

Daigle, Theogene - HE No. 6822.  18 Dec 1888.  NW 1/4, sec 45, Twp 9S, R2W. (41)
Daigle, Esteve
Bergeo, Cleber
Young, Joseph
Daigle, Theodule

Hoyt, Wm. -  is the public school teacher at Traikill.  Traikill news.  (42)

Traikill News - If you think that the people in this part of Prairie Hayes are
not progressive, just notice the new buildings in the neighborhood of the Baptist
church.  At the west, Mr. Prather, formerly of Bellvue, and next in line comes
his son.  Further on to the east Mr. Sonnier is nailing down the last shingle. 
Then cross over the gully a little to the south, where you will see Mr. Latta's
house, probably the tallest at present in the vicinity, although Mr. Cole will
soon commence one which will be larger in every respect.
All the vacant lands will soon be fenced and provision made for roads.  Land is
not so scarce but what we should have full forty feet for our roads instead of
thirty feet as the law provides. (42)

Payne, Joseph M. - HE No. 7738, 31 Dec 1888.  S 1/2 of SE 1/4, sec 22, and N 1/2
of NE 1/4 sec 27, Twp 8S, R1E. (43)
Doucet, Emile
Howell, M. M.
Mitchell, John
Davis, W. E.

Fabacher School  -  By order of the school board our public shcool has been
ordered closed for 30 days, in order to give the patrons of this school time to
place it in the centre of the community, the present school not being centrally
located.
Today our worthy school teacher Mr. Jos. Kopps had the patrons of the school to
meet at Mr. Zenon Huber's residence, where the location and building of a new
school house was discussed.  The parties all present proceeded together to the
school land which is the center of the community, and there, after selecting a
place for the building a new school house, 16 X 24 feet.  On motion of Mr. Zenon
Huber, a committee of three was chosen to take charge of the building of said
school house, and Messrs. Christ Ruppert, Pierre Ray and Joseph Kops were
selected to be the committee.  Mr. Christ Ruppert was chosen president and Mr.
Joseph Kops secretary and treasurer of the committee.  A subscription was taken
up to cover all expenses.  We hope by the latter part of next week to have the
building completed and ready for use. (43)

Gantt, Elbert  -  Estate of, Public sale.  Did not copy too lengthy. (43)

Police Jury Proceedings - 21 Jan 1889. (44)
There was a petition received from Millerville asking that a public road be
established from Millerville to SW corner of section 45, Twp 9S, R2W.  The
following were appointed a committee to report at the next regular meeting:
Broussard, Theophile
Daigle, Adam
Morgan, John
Leblanc, Wm.
Fontenot, Ursin
Daigle, Octave
Jarvis, Isaac G.
A petition was received from ward 3 asking that a change be made in public road
which heretofore run across the land of Theodule Daigle to run instead between
lands of Demosthen Comeaux and David Wimberly, thence connect with the public
road passing in front of Eugene Daigle.  On motion the change was granted.
A petition asking that a public road be established from Mermentau to Emile
Guidry's ferry.  Committee to lay out road:
Kerr, Wm
Guidry, Edgar
Moore, Addison
Coats, Michel
Istre, Edmond
Report of committee to establish a public road from Evangeline P.O. to Andrus
ferry was received, accepted and committee discharged.
A petition was received regarding the Bayou Blanc bridge.  Geo. C. Pulford, L.
V. Fremaux and H. W. Carver were appointed a committee to estimate cost of
lowering and lengthing said bridge and report at next meeting.
Wheras, Clarville Quebodeaux has agreed to transfer to the parish right of way
through his land where the new Duson bridge crosses the bayou Plaquemine for the
sum of $50, which sum is to be paid out of any funds not otherwise appropirated
when he shall excuted a proper deed in favor of the parish to said right of way
and have same placed on record.
Disbursments:
Barousse, Edgar - Holding election, $10.
Miller, Dennis - Lumber, nails, etc., $42.65.
Thompson, E. M. - Juror on inquest, $2.
Quebodeaux, V. I. - Juror on inquest, $2.
Hanks, Aladin - Juror on inquest, $2.
Bertrand, Jean X. - Juror on inquest, $2.

Gosselin, Anthony - HE 10495, 9 Jan 1889., SE 1/4 sec 35, Twp 9S, R1E. (44)
Lewis, Cyrus B.
Pearson, Thomas P.
Francois, Blaze
Proctor, W.

Quebodeaux, Clairville - HE No. 7913, 23 Jan 1889. SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 sec 32
Twp 9S, R1E. (45)
Quebodeaux, Nicholas 
Taylor, Uriah
Hoffpauir, J. L.
Robinson, Leonard

Reed, Rodolphe - HE No. 7647, 21 Jan 1889.  NE 1/4 sec 5, Twp 9S, R1W. (45)
Hebert, Pierre
Hebert, Pierre Jr.
Doucet, Melon
Leger, Alcide

David, Corantin - HE No. 7787, 23 Jan 1899.  S 1/2 of SE 1/4 sec 8, and N 1/2 of
NE 1/4 sec 17, Twp 11S, R1E. (45)
Istre, Adam
Abshier, Ulises
Leleu, Desire
Mire, Theophile

Lile, Dominique - HE No. 6664, 24 Jan 1889.  NE 1/4 sec 9, Twp, 11S, R1E.  (45)
Istre, Adam
Leger, Pierre
Trahan, Eugene
Henry, Andrew

Hebert, Pierre - HE No. 7681, 21 Jan 1889.  E 1/2 of NW 1/4 and W 1/2 of NE 1/4,
sec 8, Twp 9S, R1W. (45)
Reed, William
Reed, Rodolphe
Doucet, Melon
Doucet, Duprelon

Brooks, Frank - is of Prud'homme City.  (45)

Humphreys, William - The cry of fire created quite an excitemient in the village
last Sunday evening.  Mr. William Humphreys's house was discovered to be on fire
at the top of the roof, the blaze was getting under good headway when discovered. 
Mr. and Mrs. Humphreys procured a ladder and a bucket of water and H. C. Wilkins,
who had just been visiting the family, ascended the roof and held the flames in
check until further aid arrived.  The fire was soon extinguisthe, with but
trifling loss except by water.
Wm. Humphreys Jr. has left us and gone to teach at Light and Tie.  Miss Minerva
Humphreys is teaching in ward 3 on Mammouth Prairie.
Mrs. Macy, daughter of Wm. Humphrey's is confined to her bed about all the time,
it was thought by some that the excitement of the fire would have a bad effect
on her, but she stood it bravely. (45)

New Town - Millerville News - It is an established fact that we are going to have
another town platted and lots offered for sale.  The new town is situated on a
beautiful bluff on the east side of Bayou Nezpipue, in section 12, twp 8S, R2W. 
(45)

Martin, Marie - HE No. 6766, 30 Jan 1888.  Formerly Marie Bellard.  SW 1/4 of sec
8, Twp 9S, R1W. (45)
Young, Gilbert
Doucet, Melon
Simar, Placide
Marte, Louis

Quebodeau, Stanville - HE No. 7803, 27 Dec 1888.  Lot no. 7, of sction 21 and
Lots Nos. 1, 4,5 & 6 and SE 1/4 of NE 1/4, sec 28, Twp 9S, R1E. (45)
Beard, Eugene
Beard, Pierre
Trahan, Cesaire
Hanks, Joseph

Burleson, Isaac - HE No. 10241, 23 Jan 1889. SE 1/4 of sec 9, Twp 8S, R2W. (45)
Tomlinson, Albert
Klumpp, John
Miller, Joseph
Corner, Joseph

Hebert, Pierre Jr. - HE No. 7648, 21 Jan 1889. NW 1/4, sec 5, Twp 9S, R1W. (45)
Reed, William
Reed, Rodolphe
Doucet, Melon
Leger, Alcide

Tax assessor petition - The following named people signed a petition for the
appointment of D. B. Lyons as assessor.  Govenor Nichols appointed Henry S.
Palfrey. (45)
Castilles:
Cahanin, Ernest 
Hightower, Richard
Johnson, A. V.
Spears, Henry
Doucet, Duprelon
Meche, Andre
Stelly, Joseph
Castille, J.
Plaquemine Brulee:
Clark, J. B.
Pelton, J. E.
Andrus, T. P. 
Robertson, S. B.
McClelland, J. S.
Clark, Stephen
Anding, J. B.
Powers, C. L.
Clark, B. E.
McClelland, Tilford
Blackwell, J. E.
Rasberry, Allen
Rasberry, W. H.
Daigle, H. J.
Hayes, Isaac
Sloane, R. B.
Lyons, J. M.
Goodrich, A. B.
Webb, Jas.
Stakes, W. F.
Millerville:
Miller, D.
Reed, Neville
Reed, Adam
Daigle, Theogene
Jarvis, Isaac G.
McFarlain, William
Morgan, John
Brooks, G. E. Dr.
Reed, Jese
Putnam, Clark
Wilkins, H.
Guidry, E.
Crowley:
Clark, B. T.
Lyons, E. W.
Carver, H. W.
Frankel, J.
Chas. Smith
January, D. P.
Foreman, C. W.
Duson, W. W.
Lambert, B. M.
Sarver, Wm.
Williams, J. A.
Lormand, A. C.
Miers, Louis
Richard, Alex.
Klotz, Leon
Atkinson, J. L.
Broussard, Espire
Bailey, J. S.
Toler, T. J.
Mermentau:
Denpasse, Jos.
Hanks, Johnson
Fremaux, Paul E.
Duhon, Chas. T.
Maignaud, V.
Quebodeaux, Frank
Castex, Jean
Reed, S. G. Dr.
Church Point:
Horsnsby, W. K.
Hornsby, G. W. W.
Young, J. D.
Guidry, Hypolite
Harman, Abraham
Richard, Duprey
Bellard, Pierre
Doucet, Celestine
Harman, Arthur
Harman, Marsdon
Pointe-aux-Loups
Cart, Antoine
Cart, S.
Cart, Samuel
Andrepont, Felix
Hebert, Pierre
Pousson, Mathews
Reed, William
Andrepont, Hypolite
Kline, Joseph
Regan, Joseph
Wilson, John
Lejeune, Emile
Ledeaux, Ernest
Schrenk, T. D.
Fabacher, Joseph
Kratzer, Frank
Blanchard, Louis
Scanlin, Dennis
Rayne:
Webb, Dr.
Bull, R. J. C.
Bowden, T. P.
Anding, H. W.
Kahn, M.
Perodin, F. F.
Perrodin, C. A.
Lyons, A. V.
Arceneaux, Sidney
Arceneaux, Moise
Leblanc, Alodan
Breaux, Lezie
Deputy, Elias
Harman, B. H.
Richard, Valrien
Morris, J. F. Dr.
Mallet:
Young, J. W.
Brooks, W. F.
Chachere, T. C.
Goss, Ben
Bergeron, Joseph
Amy, Edmond
Jenkens, D. E.
Francois, Theo.
Guidry, J. C.
Rose, Dan
Littell, Wm.
Humbel, Willard
Miller, Paul
Hundley, Marsh

Tromps, Joseph N. - HE No. 7004, 31 Jan 1889.  NE 1/4 or lots 1 & 2. Sec 30, Twp
9S, R1W. (47)
Sensat, Orcade
Sensat, Yves
Doucet, Duprelong
Lacomb, Juluitie

Vasseur, Theogene - HE No. 7683, 11 Feb 1889.  Lot No. 7, sec 6 and lot No. 1,
sec 7, Twp 8S, R1W. (47)
Andrepont, Hypolite Jr.
Senat, Jean Louis
Lejeune, Theodore
Ardoin, Jean Pierre

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