St. Charles Herald Excerpts - 21 Jul 1883    St. Charles Parish, LA
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Source: St. Charles Herald, 21 Jul 1883
Date Submitted: 15 Sep 2001




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Mr. George Delhommer sends us a large blue-ribbon speciman of
rice raised by himself.

The large bay horse belonging to Celestine Hunley, the butcher,
died on his way back from Boutte Station last Thursday morning.

We have received from Mr. Leon Sarpy, left bank, a fine stalk of
sugar cane containing seven well developed joints.

BAYOU DES ALLEMANDS ITEMS
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Mr. Max Trauth our energetic section foreman and one of the best
section foreman on the road has cut the grass and cleared the
rubbish around and about the station, giving the place a neat
appearance. His own residence has also been thoroughly repaired
and fences, etc., whitewashed. Things around his place look as
bright as a new dollar. It is said that the section under his
???? ???? compares favorably with that of any on the road. The
road offers prizes for the best section. If our friend, Max,
don't get the prize it won't be his fault.

The Schooner "Maria," has been entirely renovated and her external
appearance presents quite a pleasing effect. Captain Louis
Mackeson, is in command. He is an experienced sailor. It is
understood that a party of Boutte residents contemplate making
an excursion to the Temple, twelve miles distant from here. The
Temple is quite a picturesque spot. En-route can be seen gigantic
shell mounds, built by the Indians, years ago. It seems strange
that these excursions are not more frequently made. The schooner
referred to can be hired at a very moderate price. A trip on her
would be highly enjoyable especially during this warm weather.
We have a delightful breeze from the Bayou at all times.

Both saw-mills are hard at work, thus giving our laboring classes
employment. A few more such enterprises would be a great benefit
to our community.

The weather at present is very pleasant. Our moss pickers take
advantage of same for picking and drying their moss. I think a
good steam moss ginnery at this point would pay. Moss is very
plentiful in these parts.

Charles A. Baquie and Joseph W. Carew, Attorneys-at-Law, of this
parish, honored us with a visit last Thursday. They expressed
themselves as having enjoyed their trip. Come again, gentlemen;
you are always welcome.

At present we are quiet and peaceable citizens. No fights, no
drunks, every body happy and the goose hangs high.

Mr. Hopkins, in connection with his store has a fine Billiard
Table. The "bhoys" are practicing. Look out for a challenge for
the championship of St. Charles. Send your best players up.
For further information, call on Mr. Martin, the clerk over
at the store. You will find him a little bashful at first, but
this wears off further on. If you want to make Martin, blush,
ask him when he is going to get married.

As I have lost my papers on that fish story, I promised, will
have to be excused until next week.

Au revoir,   SAW DUST.

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