St. Charles Herald Newspaper Excerpts 1883

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Source: St. Charles Herald, 30 Jun 1883

Henry Parker, Julius Hughes and Caesar Thompson, the three colored men who were arrested in Algiers, charged with Petit Larceny of a skiff belonging to the Star Plantation, in this parish were released on bond. They have retained Charles A. Bacquie, Esq. for their defense.

Hypolite Lorio is appointed administrator of the Succession of Andre Lorio.

Source: St. Charles Herald, 7 Jul 1883

Our sanctum and Hanhnville, have once more been favored with a  visit from Mrs. Carrie Urban, a sister of Judge M. Hahn's and her esteemed daughters, Mrs. Maes and Mrs. Maggie, with her son Albert and grandson Urban. We trust that they may enjoy their visit.

Credit is due to out Police Jury for refusing to permit the  assessment list of the Miss. Valley Railroad to be enrolled for taxation for the year 1883, owing to the prompt action taken by said Co. in closing both the Bonnet Carre and Patterson crevasses some weeks ago.

We are pleased to see that our Police Jury have taken a step in the right direction in haying some of their number appointed as  syndics. We hope that this may prove such a change for the better, that all of them may be persuaded to accept a like appointment for the good of the parish.

A duel took place last Wednesday in St. John Parish, between Messrs. Elias Williams, and Leon Montegut, after an exchange of shots, neither party was injured. We will give more details next week.

Little Lena, Mr. McLeran's second child, who was taken sick at the same time with her deceased sister, we are pleased to state, from last accounts, was doing quite well and is considered out of immediate danger.

We are pleased to state that owing to the energy displayed by our polite and attentive Grocer, Mr. C. Roullier, the citizens of Hahnville can enjoy every Saturday evening amd Sundays, a feast of ice cream, cakes, etc.

We have received through the kindness of our energetic butcher, Mr. Charles Block, from A. V. Williams, Esq., manager of Milliken & Kearney plantation about five miles above Hahnville, a blue ribbon stalk of sugar cane, 1 and 1/4 inches thick, and five feet high, not including the foliage, and containing six well developed joints. We challenge anyone to take the ribbon.

Since the above was written, we have received from Mr. J. S. Brady of the John A. Morris' Ashton Plantation, a stalk of sugar cane, containing seven well developed red joints, the joints are longer than those of the former cane.

We regret to know of the lack of public interest displayed by our Police Jury at their meeting on Monday last-in not appropriating a small amount, or providing in a prompt and ? manner by having the State law enforced for the thorough repair of our roads and bridges, which are a disgrace  to out parish. We are loth to feel compelled to mention this subject  once more, and certainly would not do so if their was no money in the parish treasury, but as this is not the case, with all due reverence to our friends, the members of the Police Jury, we are constrained to believe that this is a matter of false ? on their part, which we trust they will not fail to reconsider favorably.

Conductor MURO, of the M. L. & T. R. R., put an old lady wirh only one leg, off the west bound train at Boutte Station, last Monday morning, owing to the fact of her not having sufficient money to carry her to  her destination, Rockport, Texas. Owing to the kindness of Hon. J. J. Boutte and other citizens of our parish, she was sent on her way rejoicing.

A row occured at Boutte Station on Monday last, between two strange negroes over a game of cards, when one of them dealt the other a severe blow to the head, causing the claret to flow, and knocking his opponent down. The fight became general, several others of the colored population joing in, raising pistols, fists, etc., pretty freely; fortunately no one was killed. No constable was around, as is usually the case.

One of the largest and most complete sugar plantations of Boutte Station  neighborhood, is that of Col. E. H. Youngs, a gentleman of genius, vigor and popularity. This fine plantation is situated about three miles above Boutte; the M.L. & T.R.R., runs through the place and the traveler is impressed with the beauty of the surroundings, each case presenting a healthy growth, buildings bearing evidence of care and attention, besides other ladies claims that this is a first class place, complete in every respect.

It is with feelings of deep regret that we chronicle the death of one of the most charming and promising children of our village, little Lydia, the interesting daughter of one of our esteemed friend Owen McLeran, Esq., aged five years is no more. She was stricken down by that terrible disease the diptheria. All that medical science could suggest was employed but to no effect, the Great Reaper has marked her as his own and the attention and care of devoted friends and relatives were to no avail. She was taken sick on Sunday, first inst., and died Tuesday at 10 o'clock, A. M. We believe we speak the sentiments of our entire community in tendering to the bereaved parents our heartfelt sympathies and condolence in this their hour of affliction.

The closing exercises of our public schools took place last Friday and  Saturday, two of which were well received in attending. We visited Mrs. Kate M. Haggerty's school for white's somewhat late on Friday evening, but from what we witnessed, it was evident that the scholars had received careful training, as well as diligent attention from their devoted teacher, as was evidenced by the remarkable improvement. Great praise is due to Mrs. Haggery for the careful supervision of the children, about thirty-five in number, under her charge.

Miss Rosa Fleming, of the colored school in Flaggville, had quite a creditable exhibition on Saturday last, consisting of recitations, orations, songs, hymns, etc. She has over one hundred scholars on the roll, which is certainly too many for one person-but notwithstanding the large number, they are under very good control and discipline and she is entitled to no small amount of praise.

Source: St. Charles Herald, 14 Jul 1883

Some of Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays mail was delivered to this office on Tuesday last. Is this a speciman of our fast mail service.

Messrs. Florent Bougeois and Arthur Hymel, jr., have sent us a speciman of very fine new rice, perfectly headed and of most promising appearance.

L. Prudent DeBautte, Esq., the efficient representative of the reliable house of Hermann & Grossman, of New Orleans, passed through Hahnville, Sunday last.

We were pleased to see this week M. W. Fassmann, Esq., representing the "Old Hickory Whiskey Distillery Co., of Cincinatti, Ohio, who passed through Hahnville, on a business tour.

Our energetic and esteemed friend, C. O'Shaughnessy, Esq., the efficient secretery to Mr. Sheafe, the General Superintendent of the Illinois Central Railroad Co., paid Hahnville another visit Sunday last.

On Wednesday evening, 12th, inst., Rev. Father Jobard, tied the silken knot between our esteemed friends, Mr. Thomas Casey of the Ashton place and the charming Miss Lizzie Teichert, so well and favorably known in Hahnville.We wish the young couple years of happiness and prosperity.

The piece of road fronting John Mongrue's place near Gassen's store, is impassible. Last Thursday evening Mr. Baquie's horse and buggy stuck in the middle of the puddle and it was with some difficulty that both owner and horse were extricated from their precarious position.

Words cannot express the sorrow we feel in being called upon to mention the death of another of Mr. McLeran's children. Lena, the beautiful three year old cherub, whom everybody loved and admired for her beauty and intelligence, has gone to meet her regretted sister Lydia. Two lovely children gone in four days. What a blow to the afflicted parents. No amount of words of condolence can assist their terrible grief, nothing but time and Divine Providence will assist them through the ordeal through which they are passing.

A visit to Bayou des Allemands was quite a treat we indulged in last Thursday, in company with our friend, Charles A. Baquie, Esq. The day was spent pleasantly with Mr. Charles L. Hopkins, who is a most amiable host. We were the subject of many attention from Mr. George H. Adis, the efficient operator at that point. Mr. Hopkins' Saw Mill is in full operation, and things look quite lively around the Bayou. We wish our friends success.

BAYOU DES ALLEMANDS ITEMS

Des Allemands, is improving the latest addition is the Creole Saw Mill situated only a short distance from the Rail Road Depot on an Island making quite a pretty appearance known as "Pauls Island." The saw mill is the property of Mr. Charles L. Hopkins, managed by Messrs. Torres & Peregne. These gentlemen are experienced saw mill men. Their motto is cheap first class lumber. In connection with the mill is the Schooner success ? for delivering lumber, etc. The old reliable, Felix Roux's Saw Mill is booming notwithstanding it saws a great deal of lumber for the Rail Road Company, it also furnisheslumber to numerous Schooners, Luggers, for Barataria, Grand Isle, and otherpoints. First class lumber-cheaper than can be had elsewhere. Taking into consideration his fair treatment and sociable disposition after having dealt with him once and you will be sure to come again. Who says Felix Roux familiarly known as "Old Pap," is not up to snuff, he, is having built, now nearing completion, a store immediately opposite the Rail Road Ticket Office, when completed will add greatly to the improvement of our little village. Mr. William Klienpeter, is boss carpenter, a good one too, but he complains that old Pap, won't give him a Watermelon. Miss Carrie Hoffman, of Bay St. Louis, Miss., has been on a months visit to her sister, Mrs. Adis. She returned hom a short time since. She made a host of friends while here, and all regretted to see her leave. She has promised to come again during the winter.

The Misses. Fossier, have also returned to New Orleans, but we hope to see them again before long.

We regret very much to hear of Mr. Emile Fossier, being called to New Orleans, on account of his brothers serious illness. We hope he may not prove so bad, and that he will pass the crisis alright. Mr. Emile Fossier is a permanent resident here now, his agreeable and sociable qualities make him a great favorite with all. Next week I will give you a fish story. We have got the papers for it to. It knocks the spots out of that Boutte, rattle snake story told at Boutte some time ago, Judge Friedman probably remembers something about it. If you are not already acquainted with our mutual friend Mr. L. Dasch you should immediately do so and get a mess of those Livingston tomatoes. He takes great pride in raising the Livingston speceies, to use slang, they are just the boss.

We had the pleasure of a visit from Mr. S. Lozano, representing the Singer Manufacturing Co. If the Singer Co. don't sell machines in these parts, it ain't his fault, he is a through [sic] business man the Co. ought to be proud of ? valuable a man, for their business. We all take great delight in reading the "St. Charles Herald," it is a welcome visitor and should meet with success every where, until next week I bid you good. SAW DUST.

Source: St. Charles Herald, 21 Jul 1883

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

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.

Source: St. Charles Herald, 28 Jul 1883

Wife of Deputy Sheriff J. L. Martin, Sunday 22nd. He was presented by his wife with a bouncing boy weighing 10 lbs. He was allowed the week to enjoy his home happiness and recover from the effects of the event.

Mr. Charles A. Bacquie's horse died a few days ago.

Judge M. Hahn has been confined to his bed for the past week owing to an attack of chills and fever.

There is considerable sickness, principally fevers, in this and adjoining parishes.

We were favored with a visit last Thursday, by our genial friend, Dr. J. F. Mojonnier, Coroner of our parish.

The lightening of last Tuesday, we learn struck the Sugar House Chimney of Messrs. Milliken & Kearney, (Dugans) causing some damage to the same.

Dr. S. D. Gustine wishes to know what inducements the people of Hahnville will offer him in order to persuade him to locate in their midst.

We were favored with a call from the active and industrious representative of Messrs. Herrman & Grossman, Wholesale Grocers, of 11 South Peters street, N. O.

Mr. William Holloway, representing the popular house of Charles Holloway, dealer in Hardward, Stores, etc., of No. 25 Magazine st., New Orleans, was in Hahnville last Saturday.

Mr. J. M. Hainkel, of the well-known crockery house of Marx Weil, Esq., of No. 94 Common street, N.O. passed through Hahnville on a business trip in the early part of the week.

We will miss the smiling countenance of our jovial friend, Thomas J. Sellers, for some weeks, as he has treated himself to a trip to Long Branch, the favorite seaside resort, and other prominent points.

Mr. Jos. Reichenberg, a brother-in-law of Judge J. B. Friedman, who has been residing in our parish for some time past, has gone to West Baton Rouge, for the purpose of merchandising in that town.

We have received the champion blue-ribbon stalk of sugar cane from the Ashton plantation four miles below Hahnville. It contains ten red joints, well-developed, and is the largest we have seen this season. Who will take the ribbon?

A colored girl was drowned last Saturday morning while in bathing with some others, at the Speranza planatation, belonging to Charles Lafitte, Esq., about 2.5 miles below Hahnville. The body was recovered, an inquest was held by the coroner, and the body buried on the following Monday.

Source: St. Charles Herald, 11 Aug 1883

We are sorry to hear of the illness of Hicks Youngs, Esq., of Boutte.

Miss Susan Arthur and Dempsey Dorsey, two of Hahnville's colored population were made happy by being united in the Holy Bonds of Matrimony by Judge Hahn, on last Monday evening, after which they were treated to a first class charivari by the festive youths of our town.

Source: St. Charles Herald, 18 Aug 1883

Miss Rosa Fleming, of the Flaggville School, has returned to Hahnville, and will open a private pay school for those of her pupils who are desirous of continuing their studies during vacation. The prices for tuition are fixed at $1 for more advanced pupils and .50 cents for beginners.

DISTRICT COURT.
The following are some of the cases decided at this term of Court.

Succession of Nathan B. Smith, a contest for the administration between Reuben B. Smith and the widow of the deceased was decided in favor of the latter.

Parodis vs Johnson et al; a suit for possession. Judgement for plaintiff.

Lorio vs Lorio. Injunction obtained by plaintiff perpetuated.

Samuels vs Youngs. Plaintiff obtained judgement for $75.

McCarthy vs Thurman. Judgement for plaintiff.

The case of Lafitte vs Madere, et als, has been tried and taken under advisement.

In the succession of Joseph Tonzanne, in which Dr. Meng is defendent, argument is to be concluded today. The two cases of Friedman vs Roberts, and Colly vs Toupes, being jury cases, were continued to the next term.

INTERESTING CASES.
Two cases are pending in the District Court, and will probably be decided today, which present questions of fact and law of considerable interest to our people.

In Lafitte vs Madere, et al., a case which involves the important question of the laws and duties governing the respective rights of rice and sugar planters whose levees are adjoining, the case was closed on the evidence, and the argument took place last Monday; James D. Augustin for plaintiff, and L. DePoorter, for defendent. As this subject of the laws regulating drainage in the alluvial portion of the State have been made the subject of deep study and research on the part of both Messrs. Augustin and DePoorter an interesting argument was enjoyed.

The case of heirs of Joseph Tonzanne against Dr. Denis Meng, was also closed, and the argument only was postponed for to day; the question of the authority of the Doctor as administrator, to make an investment which is claimed to have been a loss and whether his actions was ratified and hence, if the money be lost, who should suffer, is the main question at issue; interspersed with numerous complicated side issues and exceptions which of course will be duly considered by the Court; Charles A. Baquie for plaintiff; Jas. D. Augustin for defendent.

"The Temple" Bayou des Allemands excursion party composed of Col. Elias Youngs and family, Chas. L. Hopkins Esq. and others, returned home last Thursday evening well pleased with their trip.

LIST OF JURORS
Drawn to serve at the next term of the 26th Judicial District Court, beginning on the second Monday of October, 1883.

A true copy from the original list on file in my office, Parish of St. Charles, August 11, 1883, J.B. Martin, Clerk

Source: St. Charles Herald, 25 Aug 1883

Our industrious neighbor, Placide Baudouin, has treated his house to a coat of white wash and paint and it looks as nice and bright as a new made dollar.

A terrible misfortune has befallen our friends, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Martin, in the death of their beloved little infant son, "Bob". The news of the demise od this child, whom everyone loved and cherished, for his gentleness and bright intellect, filled Hahnville and its surroundings with deep sorrow and sincere sympathy for the bereaved family. May the Almighty extend a helping hand to our afflicted friends, and lend them the courage to stand the fatal blow with fortitude and resignation.

Source: St. Charles Herald, 8 Sep 1883

Judge Michael Hahn, on Saturday evening last, tied the silken knot, which bound together Mr. George Beer and Miss Jenny Floyd. A number of friends were present at the marriage ceremony who enjoyed a supper with the bride and groom, drinking to their health. Music being then in order, the merrymakers tripped the giddy mazes of the dance until a late hour.

We regret to announce the death of a child of Alceste D'Arensbourg, the energetic merchant of Freetown, above Hahnville.

Our sanctum and Hahnville, were favored with a visit (in our absence which we regret,) from those popular gentlemen, of Boutte; Messrs. N. M. C?re (Care?/Cure?) and M. Laque-Call again.

Mr. William Holloway, the popular and energetic representative of Mr. Charles Holloway's, well known Hardware house of No. 25 Magazine St., visited Hahnville while on his usual trip up the coast.

We were presented by Mrs. K.M. Haggerty, with a fine sample of rice and cotton raised by her scholars on their miniature farm, adjoining the school house in Hahnville. This is the first open cotten we have received this year.

Robert Porter, (col'd) alias Tangipahoa, started in the clothing business, while the owner, Mr. Paul Delaville, was not looking. As Mr. Delaville objected to this mode of acquisition, Robert was jugged in Capt. Martin's Hotel.

Some enterprising person or persons in this neighborhood have again started raising poultry-this time out of Jos. Stein's chicken house- they are anxiously expected to put in an appearance soon. Go and lose all fondness for poultry hereafter.

We have received from Mr. J. S. Brady, manager of the Ashton Plantation of this parish, the champion sugar cane of the season. It contains eighteen red joints, is one and a half inches thick and seven feet four inches in height. It is decorated with the blue ribbon; come and take it!

We were favored with a serenade by Charles Yeager, a son of the famous old time leader of Yeager's Brass Band of New Orleans, accompanied by several friends on Tuesday night last. A number of popular and well known airs were played quite skillfully by our musical friend.

The many friends of Mr. Matthew Block, formerly of Hahnville, now of Palestine, Texas, were pleased to greet him once more on a visit to his mother and brothers, Raphel and Charles, the energetic Grocers and Butchers of our town. We trust he may have a pleasant reminder of his visit to the Pelican State.

We had the pleasure of Telephonic communication with New Orleans, on Tuesday and Wednesday nights last. Through the courtesy of Mr. Battles, in charge of the work up the coast, we were enabled to send greeting to the New Orleans Times-Democrat and Picayune, besides other friends in the Crescent City. We hail this as another grand step forward in this age of progress.

Source: St. Charles Herald, 29 Sep 1883

An infant child of Rosamond Champagne, of this parish died on Wednesday evening last.

Our energetic brother postmaster Max J. Chapsky, paid us another visit last Wednesday evening.

Mr. Reese, the popular representative of Jules Samuels of Gretna, stopped over in Hahnville last Wednesday, on his usual weekly trip.

Mrs. Lucien LeRoche, of St. John, died quite suddenly last Wednesday. She was apparently well and hearty in the morning, and in a few hours afterwards was taken sick and died suddenly.

Mr. George W. Adams representing the old and reliable hardward house of Stauffer, McCready & Co, of 71 Canal street, New Orleans, favored Hahnville with a visit calling on our merchants in the interests of his principals.

There was quite an excitement in Hahnville, yesterday morning, caused by our well known merchant over the way, Mr. T. C. Madere; crying out, mad dog-mad dog-why didn't you kill him, etc. The dog was pursued by several brave citizens of color, and, after firing about eight shots, the dog was executed, and Hahnville breathes freely once more.

On Sunday evening last, another fatal affray occured in St. John parish in front of Mr. Sarpy's plantation, between Edmund Todd and Jules Thomas, (both colored). The former was in company with the latter's wife, when they were met by Thomas, who endeavored to kill his wife. Todd, in attempting to defend the woman, was, it is said, killed with his own weapon. All of them were intoxicated.

Mr. J.S. Brady, the efficient manager of Mr. John A. Morris' Ashton Plantation in this parish, has had about 100 acres of peas on the land under tile drainage, plowed under with an eight horse plow and intends to plow 250 acres more on the old Kelly place, for the purpose of planting cane therein. The thoroughness of this work can be seen from the T. & P. R. R. train, and it is pronounced perfect by all who have examined it.

A large assembly of our good colored people took part in the ceremony of baptism in the Mississippi River near Luling Station, last Sunday morning. 24 persons were baptized, and at least 600 were present.

Mr. Dugazon of the Davis Place, below Hahnville, has sold 3 arpent front by 80 deep, upper line, to Mr. Toups for $4800.