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The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-06-15
CHERIFF's SALE.
State OF Louisiana,
Parish orOuNchita,
Horace GoOCh
Va. No. 3l
:" u nn~I-

Horace S Zoo Ss ss;sS OF e%,sis%s
w. X. Hardy. Parish Court.
ish Court, in the above entitled suit. have
seized and will sell at the door of the
Court House in the city Of Monroe, between
the legal hours of sale, on
Saturday, July 18th, 1877,
the following described property, to-wit
The undivided half of all tho following
described lands: The north half of north
west quarter of section twenty-two, south
west quarter of section fifteen, east half of
northwest quarter OF section fifteen, south
west quarter OF northwest quarter and
northwest quarter of southwest quarter OF
section fifteen, the east half and southwest
quarter of northwest quarter of section
twenty-five, containing four hundred and
fOrty-one 6s-lN acres also, u tract of land
known AS the Alexander Amblcton plAnta-
ton, described rs the north half of section
twenty-oiEht, southeast quarter and cast
eight, southwest quarter of southwest
quarter of section twenty seven, north half
of northeast quarter of section thirty-three,
northeast quarter of southeast quarter and
east half of southwest quarter of section
thirty four, and northwest quarter OF north
west quarter of section thirt y-four, con-
tanning eleven hundred and twenty acres !;
also, northwest quarter of section thirty
three, west half of southwest quarter and
southwest quarter of northeast quarter OF
section thirty-three, north half OF north
east quarter OF section thirty-two, contain
ing about three hundred and sixty acres-
all in township eighteen, north range five
east, and containing in the aggregate nine
teen hundred and twenty-one g. 100 acres,
together with the undivided half OF the
buildings and improvements and growing
crops thereon.
Seized the property of :. Whited, and
will be sold to satisfy said ii. ia. and costs.
appraisement. 7. +. RICHARDSON,
st sheriff.
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LEGAL.
CHERRIES SALE.

Meyer, Weis 4 Co. VS.. H. King, Jr., and
q. King.
State of Louisiana, Parish of Ouachita,
Fourteenth District Court.
BY virtue of writ OF seizure and
sale issued from the Honorable tho Four
teenth District Court, in and tor the Parish
Of Ouachita, State OF louisiana, have
seized and will offer for sale, on the plan
tation seized, between the hours for Sher-
i'll q sales, on s.....e-..sg ..r .t... ...
Saturday, 7sh day of July. 1877.
the following described property, to-wit
A certain tract of land or plantation lying
in the parish of Ouaohita, with all the build
ings and improvements thereon, being the
same upon which Danl Y. Grayson, decd,
last resided, and particularly described ~
all Of section number two, the north halt
of southwest quarter, the northwest quarter
of southeast quarter, and the southwest
quarter of southwest quarter of section
number ono, the north half of SOntheAst
north half of section number eleven, all In
township seventeen north OF range number
four east, containing in the aggregate
eleven hundred and sixty acres. moro or
less, and being the same land acquired by
II; King. Jr, and G. Xxi. King At the probate
ON the I'd day OF April, 1870. AlsO,t ten mules,
attached to and ON tho places twelve
plows, twelve hoes and six sweeps, two
scrapers. eight pair gear and two wagons, on
and attached to the place. ..# .
and G. King. and viii Se sold to satisfy II;
said writ of seizure and sale and costs.
This sale Is made without prejudice to the
existing lease made to II. u. King, lessee,
which expires by its own terms on the 3lst
will take possession. ..
Terms Of sale, cash, with the benefit Of
st -, sheriff.
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CUCCESSION SALE.

Succession Of Eaton LOCKWOOD.
Parish Court, Parish of Ouachita.
BY virtue Of An order of the Hon. Parish
Court, and to me directed, will, on
Saturday, 2lst day Of July, 1877,
at the Court House, in the city of Monroe,
the following described property, being ali
the property ont inventory of said sue
A certain tract of land situated in the
parish of Ouachita, State Of Louisiana, be-
ing lot No. of Delery's Island Colony, as
per plat Of record in Notarial Book Il, page
332.
Terms of sale, cash, at not less than the
appraiSement. BRYCE RILLS,
st Administrator.
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CHERIFF'S SALE.


Matilda n. Joinerl State OF Louisiana,
VS.. l. Parish of Ouachita,
J. w. Locke. 18th District Court.
By virtue of writ Of seizure and sale
issued in the above entitled cause, have
seized and will offer for sale Mt the Court
House door, on
Saturday, 10th day Of June, 1877,
being the third Saturday of said month, the
following described property, situated In
the city of Monroe, said parish and State,
and described as follows:
A lot of ground commencing at an iron
stake at the southern terminus of Jackson
street and running northward along Jack
son street two hundred and forty feet GAO,
thence eastward parallel with Calypso
street eight hundred and twenty feet (s2ol
to the corporation line, thence southwark
and parallel with Catalpa street to the d.
viding line of the corporation of the town
of Monroe from Mrs. Nancy Bry's land,
thence along said dividing line to the place
of beginning, with all the improvements
thereon, "a per net of record in NotariaI
Book S, page 2O5.
Seized rs the property of said defendant
and will be sold to satisfy said writ and all
costs. Terms Of sale, cash, with benefit of
superintendent.
st r. p. RICHARDSON, Sheriff.
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CHERIFF'S SALE,

Briggs, Payne Il Co. ! State of Louisiana,
Henry King, Jr. Parish COURT.
By virtue Of a ii. ia. issued from the Hon.
Parish Court in and for said parish and
State, and to me directed as Sheriff of said
parish, I have seized and will offer for sale
at the Court House door in the city of
Monroe, between legal hours of sale, on
Saturday, June 80, 1877,
the following described property, to-wit /:
A lot Of goods, consisting Of dry goods,
ware, sadd1ery, &C.
Seized as the property of Henry King,
Jr., and will be sold to satisfy said fl. ia.
and costs.
Terms of sale, cash, with benefit of APP
praisement. T. p. RICHARDSON,
st. Sheriff.
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OUR JOB OFFICE.

This office is now supplied with variety
Of job type, stationery, presses and other
material not equaled by any country office
in the State. We have five presses kept
ready for daily use, an assortment of job
type which could not be purchased at the
foundry for twice the cost of ordinary
country office, stationery of all kinds, and
worklnen who are skilled and have cor
rect taste. Our prices for job work have
been reduced to figures to suit the times
Sad to command the patronage even of
those who have hitherto sought foreign
offices to execute their work.
Sheriffs, clerks, merchants and others
within reach of Monroe by hack, river, rail
or otherwise are requested to give this office
IL trial. We make speciality of legal
blanks Of every description, and will supply
officials with the best of work at the most
reasonable prices.
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A CARD.

TRENTON, La, June 3, 1877.
Editor Telegraph:
Allow llic, through the columns of your
paper, to extend my sincere thanks to my
neighbors and friends for their efficient
service rendered during the destruction OF
my residence by fire, on the night of 3lst OF
May, and for the many acts of hospitality
extended to my family during my absence
and since my return home to Trenton,
having been absent at the time of the acci-
dent. Very respectfully,
r, b. CRYER,
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a communication appeared in this
paper last week concerning few of
the acts of the Police Jury, which has
excited some comment and possibly
some feeling. The TELEGRAPH is not
Il one-sidea paper. It's columns are
open to all upon terms of perfect
equality and with the assurance that
controversialists may rely upon our
strict neutrality.
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State of Louisiana, Parish OF Ouachita,
Parish Court.
Succession of Mrs. e. 7. Grnce. sc~-- arG
Whereas, Hugh E.us.a aa- "'rf 49, e.
Office of the Clerk OF oI.a -. ..
in aud for said parish of Ouachitu, MS nnal
account adini illustrator of the succession
of K. +. Grace, deceased.
Now, therefore, unless opposition be mad d
thereto within ten days from the date
hereof, the said final account will be ho-
mologated according to law.
JNO. I. BELL, Deputy Clerk D. G.
Monroe, La, June 8, ls77. 2t -.
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John Mooney Parish Court,
VIZ. No. S64. Parish of OuRchita.
Daniel Doyle. State of Louisiana
By virtue OF a writ of II. (a. issued In the
House door I'm the city of Monroe, between
legal hours, on
Saturday, 23d Of June, 1877,
tho following described property, which
WAS seized by my predecessor under said
writ, to-wit:
A certain final judgment rendered by tho
Ouachita, on 9th of March, 1876, In the suit
of Daniel Doyle vs.. Mrs. Margaret Smith
said court, said judgment being in favor of
said Daniel Doyle for tho sum of 1902. 30, In
forest and costs, with recognition OF lien
and privilege.
Terms Of sale, cash, with tho beneht Of
appraisement.
81 r. Z. RICHARDSON, ShoriG.
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The river is in fine boating order all
the way to Camden, but boats arc very
scarce. The Cotton Valley having been
Withdrawn, the Hanna is now the only
large boat in the Ouachita. She leaves
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
SUCCESSION SALE.

BY virtue of an order Of sale, issued by
parish, La, and to me directed, l will offer
for sale at public auction, on the Fluker
plantation in Ouachita parish, La, on
Monday, July 2, 1877,
all the movable property belonging to the
succession of VIM. Parks, deceased, the
same being interest of deceased in seventeen
head of mules, one horse wagons, plows,
scrapers, shovels, cotton-openers, harness,
and general assortment of farming i'm
PIGMENTS; also, ono 41.-horse power steam
engine. 6O-saw cotton-gin, and Il lot OF corn
aud fodder.
Terms of sale, twelve months credit for
Whatever it will bring, purchaser to give
bond with approved security.
o. b. STEELE,
st Test. Executor.
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CHERIFF'S SALE.
18th District Court,
Parish of Ouachita,

S. Marx 18th District Court,
VS.. No. 1867 Parish of Ouachita,
j. w. Locke. State OF Louisiana.
BY virtue of writ of II. J.. issued on
twelve months bond, in the above entitled
and numbered case, have seized and will
offer for sale at the Court House door i'll
the city of Monroe, between the legal
hours, on
saturday, 7th day Of July, 1877,
the following described property of defen-
dant, to wit:
Lots six and seven in square eleven OF
Harris addition to the city OF Monroe, and
lot four in square thirteen of said addition,
file in the Recorders office, together with
all the buildings and improvements there.
on.
Terms of sale, cash, for whatever said
property will bring, without appraisement
r. p. RICHARDSON,
Ct Sheriff.
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CUCCESSION OF GEO. KOEHLER
PUBLIC NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

The creditors OF George Koehier, do
coased, arc hereby notified that we have
qualified executors under the last will
and testament of said George koehler.
They are further notified to make them
thcir respective claims and the titles by
which they established. G. G. 1893.
FIR. ENDOM,
l.. VOLLMAN,
May 81, 1877. 3t Executors.
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TO THE PUBLIC.

Those persons who left in the hands of
George Koehler. before his death, guns or
pistols, etc, Tor REPAIRS will please come
forward and reclaim thsn1 by paying the
charges on same, else they will be disposed
of according to law. FIR. ENDOM,
r. VOLLMAN,
May 81, 1877. st Executors.
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The proceedings of the Police Jury
and of the City Council monopolize
nearly all Of our editorial space this
week, and being matters of legal i'm
port must have precedence over local
news items intended for this issue.
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OPERA HOUSESALOON

DESIARD STREET. MONROE, LA,
Adjoining tho Opera House.
The undersigned having thoroughly fur
nished the above saloon-built under his
directions and arranged expressly for the
pleasure and convenience of his patrons
Respectfully tenders his services to the
public.
Tho Bar will be found supplied with the
very best of
WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS,
BOTTLED, OR KEG BEER,
And at all times with a
PLENTIFUL SUPPLY OF ICE.
Lovers of Billiards will find two elegant
tables ready at their command. Polite
attention is guaranteed every customer.
and the strictest order vigorously enforced
at this saloon. G. w. PIERCE,
April 20, 1877. Proprietor.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
q w. SAUNDERS,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
GROCERY MERCHANT,
(Austss,'s Odd Ssa,sd)
.......,. MONROE, LA.

After a few days withdrawal from busi-
ness, would inform my friends and the
public, that, having purchased the business
house lately occupied by Mr.. f. 8. Austin
with its entire contents. again solicit their
patronage.
the best qualities OF
FAMILY GROCERIES,,
FLOUR, SUGAR, COFFEE,
TEA, RICE, ETC,
and with articles OF
WESTERN PRODUCE,
CORN, OATS, MEAL,
MEAT, PORK. ETC,
all at the
VERY LOWEST CASH PRICES
to be found at any store in Monroe.
WINES, LIQUORS,
TOBACCO AND CIGARS,
and other perishable articles kept fresh by
frequent orders from Western and South
ern markets.
FRESH BREAD AND CAKES
kept for sale or supplied to- families and
dealers mt short notice, and none but the
s. w. SAUNDERS,
Monroe, La, June l, 1877. .....
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The first cotton bloom we have seen
came from the Ingleside place, cult
waited by Capt. II. w. Mcleod, and
was pulled and sent us by Mr.. w. f.
Ashley, of Trenton, ON the 10th.
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:. 1t is generally believed that the re-
cent hea> y rains in the West will not
materially affect the stage of water in
the lower Mississippi.
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The recent rains have greatly bene
fitted both the crops and gardens
Nearly all our exchanges report rains
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We are indebted to some friend
through Mr.. George Gunby, of Tren
ton, for small sack OF early apples
The doner's name did not accompany
his favor.
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The members of Pelican Fire Co.
No. 3, hold their regular meeting to-
night at the Opera House.
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CPECIAL NOTICE.

Having secured the services of a first class
sewing machines. guns, pistols, safes and
safe locks. Work done neatly and satisfac-
ZION guaranteed. I keep on hand all at
tachments, oil, needles, ETC.. for sewing
machines, and sell them at greatly reduced
prices. BRYCE RILLS.
Monroe La April %, 1877.
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nUACHITA LIVERY
AND SALE STABLE,
H.G. DOBsON, PROPRIETOR,
Cor. Third and De.SIo'i Streets, Monroe, La.
Horses, buggies and hacks kept for hire
Horses and mules bought and sold. Good
lots for drovers connected with tho stable.
BASTROP STAGE OFFICE AT THIS
STABLE.
October G. 1876.
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Nor BURNED oUr'
The Old Stand BY.

MOT BURNED OUT!
The Old Standby.
II. KING, JR.,
Informs his patrons and the public that
he has on hand a complete stock Of
GENERAL MERCHANDISE,
GROCERIES, DRY GOODS, NOTIONS,
DRESS GOOD, ETC,
which he is Offering at the very lowest fig
ures strictly for cash.
He will sell as low as any house in Mon
roe, and guarantees perfect satisfaction.
NO HUM MUG.
KING wants to sell, and will sell for the
Try him, if you doubt this.
MONROE, DISIARD STREET.
Jan. %. 1876. 2O:l7
uALE RATES FOR COTTON
FROM
RAYVILLE AND ALL PLACES WEST
OF 1T.
Monroe, La, Oct. rs, 1876.
The undersigned members ofthe Monroe
above points, will pay halfthe freight, he
seller paving the other half. Liberal
price paid for Cotton. Merchandise sold
as low for Cash AS at any place in the
South. All are invited to try our market.
H. GERSON. s. MEYER,
JIG. SANDERS, ID. A. BREARD,
H. KING, s. MARX, J.BAIsR.
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MONROE ADVERTISEMENTS.

MoNeoE ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
r. l.. FRANro".
ON GRAND STREET,
Ha. on hand plenty Of Groceries. such -
FLOUR. SUGAR.
COFFEE, GOLDEN SYRUP,
CAROLINA RICE, CANNED FRUITS,
JELLIEs, CAKES. CANDIES,
SARDINES, OYSTERS, n''
vEaETARLEs, .sr
PINE APPLES. SUGAR CURED HAMS,
BREAKFAST RAcoN.
a Large Assortment Of CrOckeryware,
TOBACCO AND CIGARS. #. a.t
Come and 500 for yourself. but do not fail {"
RRlNo ALONG THE CHANGE.
I viii be glad to have my friends and the
people Of the surrounding country
CALL AND SEE ME.
II. L. FRANTOM.
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SUCCESSION NOTICE.

May 81, 1877. 3
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The undersiEned respeetfnlly In forms the
public that he has now on hand II we'll 80
Iected stock OF ODicc ana household Esa,,n-
tstrc, Wooden c0Oins, Metallic burial usskets,
Coffin Trimmings such Handles, Plates,
Screens, etc. Terms, Cash. Store OF, Grand
street, near the Courthouse.
j. Il. PETERS.
Monroe, La, March IL. 1876. n2G-tr
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NEW ALEXANDRIA REsrAURANr

Monroe. La, May Is, 1877.
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MONROE BAKERY
DESIARD STREET,
II. PETZOLD, Proprietor.
LEGAL,
CHERlFF'S SALE,
Parish, Court.

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NOTICE OF REMOVAL.

wish to notify my friends and the public in
general that have removed from my lormor
place of business No, III King streo) to my new
store, whore | shall no pleased to see all VIII"
may want anything in my limo, which consists
Of COOKING uud HEATING STOVES Tin,
Coupon, Gs!v"niz' d and Sheet Iron Ware.
Stove Castings and Brick of a,l. description
furnished 1T short notice. Old Cooking Stj yes
repaired and mado as good US new. or taken in
exchange for now ones. JOB WORK and ME-
PAIRING of all kinds done in tho best man Ter,
and ROOFING, GUTTERING and SPOUT,
TO. Ns- Don't forget the place, No. % Eling
street, one square below old stand, and on the
opposite side
iv ID ENOCH GRIMES.
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THOS. UOY'S
NEW STOVE STORE
8 w. COR. KING & ST. ASAPH SITS.

s. W. COR. KING & ST. ASAPH SITS.
Having removed into my new store with large
stock Of STOVES of every description and an
endless variety of TIN WARE and other goods
kept in that limo. invite those in want OF such
goods to call and examine my stock. believing L
can satisfy them both in price. kind and quality.
Nj facilities for doing all kinds of work. such
as reparing Firs Place Heaters, Par,or. Dining
Room and Cook Stoves, also Roofing, Guttering
and >pouting, have b. ca greatly enlarged and
improvad enabling mo to DO such work 1T the
hurtast notice,
HOTAI FURNACES for heating churches,
All work warranted 10 give Gntisfacton
pricea for goods, new W ,rk and repairing ss
low AZ tia lowest sep ~
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.PORr or .aLExa.HDRls. orr IL. ,.
ARRIVED

Sun sets ............... u High wstAr ~... . IN
ARRIVED
Steamship G Knight. Nav York, t" F
Reed.
Steamer Sarah, Philadelphia. to A Rood.
Steamer Lady of the Lake. Norfolk, l." + A
Reed.
Steamer j w Thompson. leonaraLo~n. to
+ A Reed.
Steamer Mattano. Nomni. to Jos Erol:rs
& Co
Schr Abbot Dove:oux. Boston. t. American
Coal Co.
Schr Richard Peterson, Washington, to w A
S,hr Pearl, Baltimore. To- w Smoot.
PASSED UP FOR GEORGETOWN
Schrs Melissa Wiloy, Providence; Minnie
WarReld, Snow Hill Charles Morrison. Bos-
ton; Edward Burton, Boston; Eliza j Raynnr.
Bridgeport; w ID Hilton, New Lrnd)n; b
Darlington, New Haven; Salie NJ SEQ Imam
Boston; Stephen Morgan, Dighton, Mass; W
II Kenzlo, Hoboken, and w X Huston, ProVi-
dence.
Steamer Lady Of the Lake, Norfolk, by A
Steamer Mattano. Nomini, by Jo' Rr"dars
& Go.
Steamer suo, Baltimore. by Broders Sc Go.
tSchr Norman, Georgetown. by W A Smo' IT.
PASSED DOWN FROM GEORGETOWN.
Schrs David 1t Floyd NOW YORK Lucy -
Handy, Boston; w D Hilton. New London /;
Eliza j Raynor. Bridgeport; Adela 0orson,
Boston; Ccrnelis; Addfe Avery, Now usven
1T Whitmore. Boston. and A Q Paige, Jnrsoy
City.
MEMORANDA.
The schr II A Hunt, from Georgetown, ro.
ported ashore on Cape May Point. n. D.. go! oti
Friday on oaing without damage. Part OF her
cargo of coal Was thrown overheard. ..
Schr AMMO K ketcham, hence for N Haven,
at New York 10Th 49,
FALL, Mari sta Steclman, Charlie Morton, Isaac
S Clark, Eliza Sawyer and Julia A Ward'
hence, at Boston 18th.
s,chr Fe,senden, honc,, at New York 18TH.
Schrs Henry Adelbe1t and Maggie Ellen'
hence, at Bath 18th.
Schr Horschel called from Providence ior
this port 18th.
BY TELEGRAPH.
FORT MONROE VA, Oct 22.-The bark Eo7,
which arrived h, re to-day from Antwerp, re'
ports October 3D., in Ion. 42.44, lat n A. fsll in
with wrecked vessel named the Mary Ward
of Calais, with masts gone and full Of water
Tho wreck seemed to have been abandoned some
time.
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One SO Cent Ticket

children
LION JACK the
sold COST
TICKET
Spectacular Animal and Anc hour s
and obtained the uMsl slight advance a.
corner
OF d entirety at
ia YndsATU AY,OH nd o'~'-'-'