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St. Landry democrat., 1879-06-07
HERHFF,s SALE.
PARISH COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
No. 2l05.
JOHN T. COLLIGtN vs.. HENRY D, Nc,
BRIDE

BY virtue Of WI 49, =. .. tri facas, issued out
Of the honorable Parish Court i'll and for the
Parish of st. Landry, in the above entitled suit
and to me directed, will proceed to sell at
house of said parish III the tuwn o. uneiousas,
on SATURDAY, the 7th day of June, 1879, at
II O'Clock 4. NJ, the following described prop
erty, t0wit:
A house and lot Of ground on which it stands
ut Church Point in parish Of ST. Landry,
bounded north ny liontcre Barronse ana south
hy church land, cast and west by HOnere
BarrOnse.
C0nUfi1ns of Salc.Tw0 hundred and twenty
dollars with s per cent interest from August
LIST, 1876. cash, subject to credit of twenty
eight dollars paid November lst, 1876, and fftv-
four dollars paid May 18th, 1877. ana on terms
Of credit correaponaing Eith tilc uatllrlty o}
the last note Fur one hnndred 'snd ten dollars
and falling due on 1st of August, 1879.
Z. c. DUSON,
apl &c Sheriff Of the Parish of st. Landry,
St. Landry democrat., 1879-06-07
NOTICE OF T!ABLEAU.
PROBATE COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
No 1890

ESTATE OF NAPOLEON LOUIS PITRE,
Whereas, I0liSc Joseph +. ritre of the parish
OF St Landry, administrative of the estate Ma
rolr"n Louis Pitre. deceased. having filed d
tahcaH OF distribution of the funds of said
estate accompanied by her petition praying for
The honlolo&atith Of the same.
And whereas the prayer of said petition has
been granted hy an order OF court bearing datg
May Goth, 1879.
Now, therefore notice is hereby given to all
persons interested to mako opposition to said
tahlcau i'll writing at nay office in the town of
OpelollsaS. Within the time required by law, why
the said tahlnau should Not be Aunolugated and
confirmed. JAMES O. CHACHERE CLERK
may 24-hlg
St. Landry democrat., 1879-06-07
NOTICE OF FsNAE. TABE.EAU.
PROBATE COURT, PARISH OFST. LANDRY,
No. 404S.
:sTATE OF WILLIAM LYONS, DECEASED.

Whereas. +. r. Lyons and J. B. Lyons of the
parish OF St Landry tcstamcntary executors
of the estate Of William Lyons, deceased, late
of the parish of st. Landry. having filed a final
account tableau and distribution OF said estate
accompanied by their petition prayI. for the
hOnIol0gatiOn OF the same
And whereas the prayer of said petition has
been granted Ivy an order of court, bearing dato
May 9th. 1879.
Now, therefore notice is hereby given to all
persons interested to make opposition to said
tahcau in writing ut my Office i'll the town Of
Opelousas, within the time required by law, why
the said tablean should not be homol0guted and
confirmed. JAMES 0. CHACHERE Clerk
may 17-cuc
St. Landry democrat., 1879-06-07
RaERKFF,s SALE.
~
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OFST LANDRY,
No. 12729.
LAURENT LACASSAGNE VS. HENRY d. Nc.
BRIDE.

By virtue Of a writ OF seizure and sale issued
ont of the honorable District Court in and
for the Parish of st. Landry, in the above en-
titled suit, and to me directed. will proceed to
sell at public sale, to the highest bidder, at
Opelousis, on SATURDAY, the 7tl day of
June. 1879, at II O'Clock A. a., the following
described property, to-Wit:
l. certain tract Of land situated in that
part of St. Landry known as Church Point,
containing eleven and one-rourth acres, to-
gcther with all the buildings and improvements
thereon, bounded north by Iiomere Barrouae,
east by jules David. south by Onczmc Co1heau
and west by Bayou Plaque1nnc
2. Another tract OF land with the buildings
and improvements thereon, containing ono
acre. bounded north, south and west by Homere
Barrousc, cast by lands OF the Catholic Church,
said land being also situated at Church Point
ST. Landry parish.
TCrmS-Casn.
C. G.. DUSON,
apl 26 Sheriff of the Parish of st Landry
St. Landry democrat., 1879-06-07

Says sententious writer, q No man
is born Wise.S just so. If he were
wise, he wouldn't care to be born, pro-
badly.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-06-07
EEEEssR'E'~ SAFE.
~
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OFST. LANDRY,
No 13-t2.
JOSEPH BLOCH ET AL VS. G. G. DUSON.

hE \IIiHc Of writ Of seizure and sale issued
'Nt OF me Memorable District Court in and for
me parrish nt st. Landry. in the above. entitled
>nt. and I" me directed Twill proceed to sell at
pohi!r ituotl"M to III" highest bidder, 1T tho
"nrthnnSr Of said parish. in the town Of Opc-
I"llSas, OIL SATURDAY. the 5th day of July,
IH,9. "t II O'Clock \. NJ, the following dcs-
rrlhcd property. to-Wit:
\ t'lt3in tract or parcel of land lying on both
sues "i tihyon WaAa in he parish of st. Ian
NfI, III township 1uur, south range five east in
me south Western Land District of Louisiana
| Il" SiId land being numbered and divided into
!n'S as follows. VIZ: Lots numbers four five,
SIX. seven, eight and nine rs per plat of said
ha hIcd I'll the recorders office. for the parish
" st. Landry in sale from said Bloch Bros to
William S"hWeke and Charles Getting, the
Whoe OF said lots containing together seven
htndrtd alnl thlrtN-one and 24FlU0 acres, the
Sald land being h"Uns!"l as follows. to-wit:
On the north ny lands Of Syvestre, south by
McNclly, Wilmington, Mcdaniel and Beard
and west unknown. being nalt of the same
IInprrtE acquired by vendors from heirs of
tiiaklm l-Itt"ll. purchased at di icrcut times at
prnVal sale and sheriff sale.
IcrmS-CaSn
GEORGE PIIFORD,
may 81 Coroner of Parish OF st. Landry.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-06-07
MARIA il LIE DAlGLE. ADMIR-, Vs. SIrII-
RIEN BOTURE,I-y

~ ';ffH'' a[ a writ Of tirri faria~ issued out
81 ii'r l;"H"rithir Parish Court, in and fo, the
''il9 :" - Landry III the above entitled suit.
'"'1Ic sac, 10 t!l" highest bidder at the Court
n"'Sr L III the town vi OpcIo'lalS. palsl, Of St
,aidlS on SATt RDAI, the Sin day Of July,
I7'"' III Ii q clock \. NJ, the follow u~ described
property. tO-Wit:
|. LlEhft acres Of woodland situated in Mallct
pafISh "l II. Landry. hoHndcd north by lands
q! I"iE"iS @lnltn. south by lands of I.aannc :,
cast hy lands unknown, west hy lands IN hnown
= for'E acres OF woodland, situated in said
PARISH: hornlrd north hy lands Of Bite Rideau
A1I,h Wy lii!tis OF FRANCOIS Jean, east by lands
lsdr;tn. ~
Icl1ns-Cash
{. c. DI'SON.
may 81 Sheriff Of the Parish Of ST Iandry.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-06-07
\ MAN OF TIE WORLD,

Fresh from New Orleans, the rooster
plnmes himself with knowing t,.t world,
and flrts with the Sabi" wcnches Oh the
icvecs by means OF signals. He has u
game OF props or dice, which few old
hoatman Pretend to understand. Often
negro gamblers ship at New Orleans.
and work " "llk" TGrksn in order TO win
the rooaters money at the game of props.
The rooster Is PAD off on the down trip
When near New Orleans. Ten to one
il the gambler III rooster garb does not
get every cent OF the money.
lho rooster Is dCceitful, and, meta
piloIIcaGiy speaking, cuttcth his neigh
bor's throat when lie can. For instance,
when the long Queue OF rOO>tcrS is tiling
up to the clerks window to sign the
contract book, Il man says to the clerk.
" My name Is George Jones'" Behind
him Is some rooster who caIciys tht.
name. The barkccper SELLS the rooster
q drink Of whisky, ginger cakes an,;
tobacco on credit, and when tie men arc
pa!U oil, tie account total is deducted
FROM the wages due. Well, the wicket
rooster who has Caueilt the mana" Of
"Geoi-c JONES'" while behind George.
in the queue, uses Georges name a., the
basis OF credit with the h2lIsvrpyr.
When George Jones comes llp to be
paid Oh. ,IU is astonShed at the anIolYt
of rum, ginger cakes and 'baecy charged
to him. II he can hot trace the man
vino uses his name, lie loses Il Good share
OF his money. le gtn.,i;ic Rooster never
>hlppcth the second time under the same
maine. To-day he is ben. Butler. rrxt
trip Bill Jones. next trip George Wash
lnSton, -Abe Lincoln Oh Dan Webster.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-06-07

And now to return to oar matton,n
as the sheep-killing dog said when the
farmers folks had retired.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-06-07

:" She's q darling, she'sa daisy So
sang the young man In quiet. musing
sort OF way, beneath lis breath. He
was just stroliing down toward her
house, and his heart was ove1tlOwing ;
but as he turned the corner he saw
smythe hand her into carriage and
drive off to enjoy the moonlight. A
sudden hust came over his song, his
heart felt as. il Il goneness had crept
oyerit, and he rapidly, walked home
ward, cogitating in his mind over the
dread uncertainties of lifc.-LNew
Haven Register.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-06-07


make the round trip, a week if it is
Vicksburg steamer. The boat owners
agree t.. pay the roostel' wages at the
rate of $40 per month and rations. He
cannot write, and therefore makes his
mark on the contract book. He has
his meals served on the lower deck.
and eats out of tin dishes and drinks
from TN upper: Often he wears Il
knife in his belt. His costume is much
worn felt hat, Il loose wooden shirt ope!l
ut the breast, q pair ct coarse trousers
and "nigger Shoes But add to this
costume, to make it true 10 lite. the
rooster $ gaudy handanna, worn around
the neck. lie runs up the gancplank
with a peculiar motion Of his body, the
shonlders swayinS from side to side, and
the arms appraised and swinging. The
mate orders the roi.Sters about in q ter
rible voice, and backs up his voice with
Il stout cane.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-06-07
-Us". G.. III. Gardner.

Formerly of Grand C0tcau, having pc,ln;4-
n"ntly- located i'll BcIltvtlr, near Caiiiham'S
Bridge, offers his professional services tn the
itiZcn, Of that community. Feb. 22-tf
St. Landry democrat., 1879-06-07
THE g ROosTERs -

Fora study of one phase of negro
character the ronstabouts for short,
called roosters y of q Mississippi river
character. His recklessness. general
eussedncss and curious WAYS merit !,
volume. You couldn't exhaust rooster
life in less bulk of paper. The rooster
ships for the round trip at New Orleans.
The contract obligates him to be ON
board at the day of departure, and to
St. Landry democrat., 1879-06-07
PROBATE COURT, PARISH OF ST LANDRY
No. 4I12
ESTATE OF BEN. BENJAMIN ALIAS DICK
DECEASED.

Whereas, D. p. Si.izan OF tEc parish OF
81. Landry has applied by his petition to
he appointed administrator of the estate OF
Ben. Benjamin. alias Duck, deceased late of the
parish oi st. Landry
Therefore, any person intending to make ou-
in writing, i'll my Office in the town of ODclousas,
within ten days from the present notiee
JAMES o. CHACHERE, Clerk
may ham
St. Landry democrat., 1879-06-07


The Dolls oE JAPAN-The dolls of
Japan are quite an Institution, and are
the funniest things Imaginable. They
look SO like real babies and children that
/ have often been deceived when |
have seen them in the arms, carried
about the streets. Besides playing with
dolls al New Years time, and any other
when they choose, there are two days
set apart in April for What is called q
DoTl's Festival" and all the girls, and
even big woman, n,akea greaD l,Me 2f
it. They take them out to walk, and
visit, and get new dresses for them, and
were live children. You may think it
funny for women to do this, but the poor
Japanese women have very afnlless
lite, and think playing with dolls is
about as harmless a way for them to get
pleasure as they conld find,
St. Landry democrat., 1879-06-07
A FAs AR LES n. EAE,Ess,
81 ssaSaAs. REFRESHMENTS
q Ezs:EsEFs''s SALE.

PARISH COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
No.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-06-07
- TEse Woods is Esgss Of 'EiRa.n


indianapolis News.
This expression is in frequent use in
this State, both in CONVEX sation and
composition, and yet its origin is prob
ably known only to one in u thousand
OF those who use it. A gentleman W ho
claims to know gave Il reporter for the
News, Saturday, the following us the
manner IN which it was used
Ia the neighbolil0oa OF Washington.
Wayne county, lived a welI-kIown
character named Bill Dean. He was
what is generally termed g smart
Aleck,7 always enGeavoring 10 per-
petrate joke at somebody's expense.
One day, while riding to Richmond,
every foot Of which he knew, he espied
an old gentleman named CheeZEm, ;ic-
coutered for a hunt earnestly looking
up q tree. Approaching him Dean
asked:
g Can you tell ne tie way to Rich
monde"
There was two Of 7cnl run up this
tree" was the response Of the. old gen
tlelnaD: who was somewhat deaf.
Il didn't ask you anything about
squirrels. How far is it to Richmond -
" One Of 'em just went in that hole,
didE't you see him ?" the old man said
earnestly.
Out of petience, Dean yelled out
I" You must be id old fool ~
" Yes,' Cheeznm responded, still gaz-
ing upward, the woods is full Of em:'
St. Landry democrat., 1879-06-07
s. HE RIFFS SALE.

apl 26 Sheriff of the Parish of st. Landry.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-06-07
NGTEGE 0FHA

GEORGE plTTORD,
may 81 Coroner OF Parish OF st. Landry.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-06-07
SIlaWis, C!oaks, and Wraps.

This department maintains Its supremacy, and
shows the best productions from the Europe an
centres.
Our CIoaks and sacques are cut and made BY
ren tailors, therefore style and tt guaranteed
St. Landry democrat., 1879-06-07

Opcl0lisaS, La. Feb. 18th, 1879.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-06-07
81 ] "a S.
EDEg ESS GOODS

NOVELTIES IL Cachemeres, Suitngs, Debeiges
and the standard cloths in spe ndid variety. Also
"Andcrsons" Scotch Zcnliyrs printed cotton
Dress Goods, Monte Cloths CoteNncs, percales
Cheviots &c. with every grade TO be found III
iirst. .cla tsilisln4Ilt
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-01-22

NJ. u,r..,a,a. sl,,iou, ny,E,yu Wheeling
and t,ntfJnu
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-01-22

We take pleasure M correcting al err
ror that up,eared in Mondays REGISrER,
r..,Irdins the action at the Joint Com
mi,trr on Military Affairs. We tiUd
that IL has been discussed To- great rN-
tent and would likely work dvtumvHt
L. lhr militia ui the state should tire W-
preston that the errnr caused stand.
Tia, Joint Committee on Military Affairs
met la the office Ui the Attorney Gen
vr.l un SATURDAY hast Tor the purpose at
takin. under consideration tneacCaUU,>
that have heeH audited IN that office
,ruWiug cut al the strike ui lN,1. The
several pay rolls ui the d,iivrcHl com
pSnivs we're taken up AMI found t. hv
-,aTrgGt. being made up from Statute
and Dnitr,l states Army rcglIlatluu>,
AMI viii hr reported hack a. the House
and senate, with the TecOmmendatiun
that the sam, be- paid Mondays arti-
Gle rvai that the committee had report
= I iavOriug "a billallOwiug lhnt months
pav Tor all companies that were called
INTO service by reason I'D the strike. Ia
this We were miSinfurmcd. Ii alsu
stated that Captain n. ". Smaller,
Il the West Virginia IiUapi>,
hSd charges preferred .saluI him
t,r symlathizins with the JuvrS No
such rhar.e, verv preferred, Int The
Adjutut UrEv-al'Swpnrt stated lhIithc
Wet Virginia Guari>, capt SKATERS
company. refused to 10 dUty when
cIll,d upon hy their "lu,,rs. rEc>,
charges we're based upon reports ir"m
uH.g'r> in command al Martin ShurS
during the riots. Capt. >hsii,r Vas be
bore the committee aud made a state
RleBt which vas c0ncurpvi IN by Cot
C. J. Faulkner, Jr.
As there Vas no written pru0i g. sub
Stantiatc the report otthe Adjutan, Cen
eg4ls, Capt. ShaiirrwaS cNuUcratcd, ami
the lay-roli of his cOlHpmy allowed. In
Justice To the Adjuiant General : We have
10 state that the acknowledgements this
in question was common talk
among many citizens III the state, and
Was reported 10 him by an officer in
command of the volunteers at that
time. There being no apology necessary,
no apology was made.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-01-22
AFTER THE BREAKUP,
Boats Left High and pr,

Notwithstanding the river WAS y.,.
high at the time vi the break mn =!
Monday morning, there Was but In
lear manifested as to the general a., :
of the boats in port, after they ~;
stood the test of the Ice moving out I,
Was generally believed that the ri,',
would not fall ~ rapidly As a. ur,y,,
pulling the stranded boats iron IN
shore, but this belief Was changed ~,
ter,lay morning, when il Was l,arp.,
that the water had fallen, within tw,I,l
hours, fully ten feet, leaving on shor.
the Nail City, partly carernri. ~.
Old Reliable and Peoples wharf Los,.
Capt. Lists new hull, aud the IIom,
brook, the barge Billy" all Of Whit
except the Nail City are So hlo,kei n,
rs 10 10 ia u safe condition iur l.uu,i
ing as soon rs the Ice mells iron uuJ.,
meath them. Capt Lists new huil A..
aground, but was pulled ulG hy NJ.
Andes which Was afterwards taken
the harbor at the ioot ul seventh SIM,
where the Mallic R,gan is living "A
dock and barge owned by the llr,,l.
erington are on dry land on the l,aa
shore. The c. =. Brown boat huu> \.
A total wreck, having been damaged h.
the old Express hull squeezing again,
il.
The loss oi Hornbrook 4 Co, and n.
W. T. K Is. Co, Ii quite heavy
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-01-22
THEHIsToRY OF ADAY.

To-NoRRow is election day.
Ii some respects, yesterday was
spring like.
THE State Library is composed Of Iour
thousand four hundred and twenty law
books.
one deed of trust and one release
deed were admittedtO record by County
Clerk Hook, Yesterday.
ATTENTION is called to the sale OF the
machinery of Hobbs, Taylor Il Co.'S
shops. See advertisement III another
column.
Tue Disciples congregation will give
a free social at their church, this even
Ing. Good music will be the order oil
the evening.
TIrE h. 81. aud Z. G. q II. l.. rail
roads have made a connection ut the H.
! y o. depot. Cars can NON pass over
either road.
JACK MERRIHNN does not desire any
one Ia vote Tor him ior Council, AS he
/ docs not desire TO defeat the Democrat
! Is nominees.
! ME. &. Y. IuCNs will furnish one OF
/ his superior pianos L. the Ladleo social
+ Union at the Fourth Street Church, to
/ morton night
; THEEE was very pleasant reception
! AT the homc ot Mr.. kcnnon, below Bel
! lairr. hast night Cockayne's orchestra
/ were present and male music.
THERE was q large attendance at the
( st. Matthews supper last night There
/ was some fine vocal music rendered by
! Miss Brown, sister Of Rev. Mrs. sNolc.
! TuE stockholders Ui the Belmont
mills held Il meeting Yesterday Tor the
/ purpose ui elcCtlng a board ui directors,
/ but lii not 10 10, a. they postp"ncdth the
matter Tor some future day.
/ DAY before Yesterday, while walking
along the tresile work at the Iyke freight
/ icpnt. and " lille watching the Ice aUy.
I'M i'm the river, George ID. Lynch Tell
Though tlc trcstle work and bruised ms
leg quite painfully.
\ MAN lev the nuue Of Burnslcll from
a coal cart near the Market street hrides
! last evening, and in falling To- the GROUND
struck on his head, which resulted III
several painful bruises. lie injured D"'I'
al his hands, alsu, IN the hall.
Tux persons having ,hargr ul the en-
trrtainment To- he furnished 10y the
Ladies Social Union at the Fourth
: Street Church, tomorrow night, are
very busy making their preparations
There will be- nothing wanting Ia plr,S
the palate or to charm the eye, the ear
and the heart. it the evening is layor,
able a large and : lrct company will Ice
! present.
TuE evidence in the case OF Burns \
Gillespie against G.. Mdckin y Co, was
finished last evening, and the argument
will begin this morning. The Judg,
has allotted three hours aud hall I"
each side, and the arguments will Toe
; opened iur the plaintiffs 10y George
caldwell. and Ex-Governor jacob i"i
the defense. Judge Cochran will close
. fur the plaintiffs, and John q. Prndle'
ton iur the defense.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-01-22
BRIDGEPORT.

The back river broke about half
eight o'clock yesterday morning A..
short time the current set up the ,n.,.
with considerable iorcr. 4 palns irD,,
around lot on the low ground haA ..
smiths mill was almost tntilh tenn.
ishcd. The icr cracked the railing, d.
if they had been pipe stems. 4, ,.l
as the break Was known, cuuWis sait
cred upon the railroad To- watch M.
moving icr As the great moving lli,
of Ice struck the bridge pier, the, Ne.
broken up, and all coming Ia mmci
ate contact with them waS ground 4
powder. one at our poli,,', after j..
orous efforts, secured a skill thai M,
loose aud about Ia take It's d,uIluu
The West Wheeling irrryhoai VA, ,an
IN stove in aud sunk, and nov llr.
rather 4 bad shape. No other DANA.
here.
sunday evening there Was Ia.
temperance meeting al all the Ihubi,,
In the Presbyterian church a lar,
dience gathered, and listened atientp.
w 10 an able and eloquent sermon b.,
Rev. a. W. Challani
The Stockholders al the Elua o.
and Nail Company, hcld lhcIr ,,u
annual meeting Saturday Nm. A..
andrr Was called Ia preside, aui " .
Graham appointed Secretary g. A,
Hannah and john VI. brown v,r
chosen Judges ui Election r., auuu.
Il -. -
Ing very favorable state oi AHA
quite gratifying L. the sto,kh"llu.
This report showed a net profit tur ll
year at over 81, eco. The Mt rriuJi
IN the indebtedness lnr the year l. ah..
$1,000 The report also showed thai
large amount ol bad claims whi,h la
accumulated since 1874, amountu, O.
about $1,000, had been charyci ur
The amount 81 business iransA,,
through the year Was much ~ cNuys' .
the previous year Eight thousand al
seventy sin tons al iron were made lU
ing 1871, aud during 1873 ten ihuuNH
four hundred and lorty tons. I
election resulted ia the choice ui o.
following Director W. W Hollow.
VIM. Is Simpson, Lewis Junrs, .
spence, Augustus Pollock, A. H..
aud Joseph >cyhold Mr.. SeyboId o,
new director. Who takes the plas
Tnos. X. Mohrtt, Who was u" ml
eligible. having sold cat hlS stock
The mill started up ycSiruln o.
opening up ni IA, lfall"n T. - muf
huprd-iur Recommendation
New shows. uu SATURDAY, N,r. ID.
ing ior sale the Bridgeport So. a
were sill rTy Ins their sul"llluuus &c.,
yesterday.
Several rasrs ui whoopug cough
distributed OYER town, but ~, pei 4 b..
not become cpid,mic, oIesl az
taken ,n exclude II luum a., Iu.
schools, aud II IL h"I~'l III -in'Si ...
br prevented.
A recent DISCUSSION Ly llin Sbd,.
Club on the qu,s ion, VIII Iurs.
freeze under any cir umsiaBocs ID.
Prolcssor's verdict MAS that u ~. o.
Can any one show tOthc cuntrar N+h@
very lrt resting questions oUHs '. '.
the Aforesaid club, and We mAy ~
some 81 them oi public interest