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The Opelousas courier., 1882-12-23

XMAS GROCERIES, week will
be the holidays when everybody wants
something nice to eat and drink. This
being SO, just walk down to Mr.. Sol.
Loeb's, on Main street, opposite Mason
ic Hall, and you will find as choice and
cheap selection OF assorted groceries,
toys, &C., as you ever laid your eyes
upon. He has everything in these line
which you may desire. Read his adyer-
tisement in another column. and then
go and see him.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-12-23

The Morgan road is doing an im-
nense freight business now. During
The past week two daily freight trains,
npnbering from 90 to 40 cars each have
passed. down heavily laden with cotton,
grain md merchandise. There seems,
also, 4, be d decided increase Of tlayel
en- tIa passenger trims.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-12-23

Farmers aud others desiring gen.
teel, lucrative agency business, by
which $5 to $50 a day can he earned,
send address at once, on postal, to IL.
G. Wilkinson & Co., 1875 and l97 Fulton
Street. New York.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-12-23

GOV. McEnery has changed the date
for The Congressional election to be held
in the Sixth District, from the 9Th TO the
18th Of February, 1883.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-12-23
NOTICE OF TABLEAU.

Probate Court, Parish Of 81. Landry, No. 4l54
ESTATE OF MARIE PnLoMENE DEJEAS.
Whereas, Arthur Simon, of the parish of
st. Landry, natural tutor in the above enti-
tied estate, has filed final tableau of distri.
button in said estate, accompanied by his
petition praying for the homologation OF the
same;
And whereas, notice of filing of said petition
aud tableau has been ordered by an order OF
court bearing date Dec 2l, 1882;
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given to ali
persons interested to make opposition to said
tableau, in writing, at my Office in the town
OF Opelousas, within the time required by
law, why said tableau should not be homo
LOCATED and confirmed.
JAMES O. CUACHERE,
Dec. %, 1882, Clerk.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-12-23

In the myriad assortment of fancy
articles at NJ. p. Young & Co.'s you can
find just what you want for u holiday
nresent. See their new advertisement.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-12-23
CHARLES GODET,
EMILE CLOSE,
Joint Administrators,
NOTICE OF TABLEAU.

NV UF IADIJEA
Probate Court, Parish of 81 Laaday, No. 1861
ESTATES OF ALrDA BouDREAU AND FELIX
SPEIRER.
Whereas, Joseph c. speyrer, Of the parish
of st. Landry, tutor, having GIed "a final ta
bleau aud distribution Of funds of the estates
of Aida Boudreau and Felix Speirer, both dc.
ceased, accompanied by his petition praying
for the homologation OF the same
And whereas the prayer of said petition has
been granted by an order of court bearing
date December II, 1882;
Now, therefore notice is hereby given to all
persons interested to make opposition to said
tableail, in writing, at my officein the town Of
Opelousas, within the time required by law,
why said account should not be homologated
and confirmed. JAMES q. CHACHERE,
Dec I6 1882 Clerk
The Opelousas courier., 1882-12-23
SHERIFF"S SALE.
District Court, Parish st. Landry, No. l3307.
JUSTINE ROBIN, WIFE, VS.. ALCIDE DE.
KERLEGAND. HUSBAND. EFT AL

JUSTINE ROBIN, WIFE, VS.. ALC!DE DE,
KERLEGAND, HUSBAND, EFT AL
By virtue of q writ Of e. ia. issued by the
Hon. the District Court in and for the parish
of st. Landry, in the above entitled suit and
auction to the highest bidder, at the principal
door OF the Court House, in the town of Opel
ousas, parish of St. Landry, on Sd TURDAY,
January 9th, 1883, at II o'clock A. 81, the
following described property, to-wit:
!. One lot situated IL the town Of Alnaud.
ville with buildings and improvements there.
on, consisting of dwelling and store house,
street, south by Fuselier street, and west by
property Of j. B, Bergeron.
2. About four acres of land situated in the
town of Arnaudville, bounded north by Paul
Blanchard, east by -, south and west by
lands of DIR. Martin.
3. One hundred and fifty acres of land, sit
uated on the east bank of Bayou Teche, bound.
ed north by lands of Mrs. r. j. Smith, east by
-, south by lands of A. Durio, and west
by Bayou Teche.
4. A certain tract Of land situated in Prairie
Laurent, purchased by said Alcide Derkerle-
gand from Sosthene Lagrange, measuring fif-
teen acres, bounded north by public land, east
by lands of Louis Dekerlsgand, south by lands
OF Mrs. Fl. Bernard, and west by D6mosthene
Quebedeau.
s. One note of seventy two dollars, drawn
by Mrs. 1T. Bernard in favor Of Alcide Deker
legand, payable on the --- day of August
1883
6. About twelve hundred pounds OF cotton
in the seed.
Seized in the above entitled snt.
Terms-Cash. C. C. DUSON,
Sheriff Of the parish of St. Landry.
Opelousas, Dec. 2. 1882
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A delicious egg-nog will be dispens-
cd gratuitously to the patrons of the
Little Biiou " on Christmas morning.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-12-23

WEATHER AND BUSINESS Mon
day night last, about II O'clock, it be.
gan raining very heavily and continned
with only slight intermissions, 10 fall
in torrents until IN The Dight on Tues
day. 1t was pronounced by onr old
citizens, TO be the heaviest food that
1856. The Whole countfy around was
delRged with water, considerable dam
age was done to bridges, and travel and
all kinds of business were materially
interrupted. The dirt abutments of the
bridges over the bayon lesson, in town,
were badly washed, but were promptly
repaired by Mr.. Higgins and his street
force. Along the bayou, T.. SINNERS,
B. Martins and " Ducharme's premises
we're considerably ovcrflowed, carrying
away lumber, wood, fencing, &c. II
began raining again On Thursday even
ing, and business has continued greatly
interrupted.
The announcement of Hon. Charles
Pallange, Of Pointe-C -Coupee, and Gen.
T. G. Anderson, of St. Landry, as can
didates for Congress, will be found in
another column. Quite number OF
other candidates have been suggested
for the position, among whom We note
Gen. Allen Thomas, q former resident
of our parish, who is being strongly
urged for tile Democratic nomination BIZ
many Of his friends. Gen. Thomas is a
lifelong Democrat, a brave, loyal and
unobtrusiye gentleman, and an able and
pure man. What with Gen. Thomas, Il
former resident; Gen. Jastremski, who
enlisted for the war in a st. Landry
company and Gems. Lewis and Ander-
son, St. Landry would seem to stand 9
fair chance Of getting the position. And
if in this case The Longest Pole Gets
the Persimmon,n Jastremski is the com
ing man. There may be. among the as
pirants others as tall as he, but none as
much Of d Pole.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-12-23

Mrs. Laas' assortment Of Birthday,
christmas and New Year cards is worth
seeing.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-12-23

Mr.. w. G. Morrell is here for d short
stay only, for the purpose of tuning and
repairing pianos. Orde.s left at the
Post Office will have prompt attention.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-12-23


DUBLIC SALE.
Probate Court, Parish Of 81. Landry, No 437J
Estate OF MARC PENE.
BY virsue of an order of the Hon. the Pro
bate Const in and for the parish Of st. Landry,
there will be sold at public auction, to the last
and highest bidder, by the undersigned adj
ministrator or a duly qualified auctioneer, at
the last residence of the deceased on Mer.
mentau river, parish of st. Landry, on TUES.
DAY, January 23d, 1883, the following
described property, belonging to the estate
of Mare Pene, deceased, towit:
l. One arpent of land, situated in Mermen,
tau Cove, St. Landry parish, bounded north
by Y. Maignaud, south by A. j. Vincent, east
by same, and west by John Armand being
same property purchased from a. j. Vincent
on May Z, 1881.
2 One lot Of cross-tiea, one lot of furniture,
one lot of notes and accounts.
Terms-Cash. JOSEPH b. ROY,
December .. 1882. Administrator
The Opelousas courier., 1882-12-23

We wish all of our subscribers, pa
irons, contemporaries, and everybody
else d merry and happy Christmas.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-12-23

FoR RENT.--The we'll known and
nopular store at corner OF Market and
Relleyue streets. See notice.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-12-23

Beautiful, sty iish and rich-R. Morn
Linveg's new stock of jewelry, watches,
clocks, diamonds, ete.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-12-23

The Supper given by the Ladies' Aid
Society of the Methodist Church, on
Thursday night, was y gratifying sue
cess. Many thanks for courtesies.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-12-23
Entirely Satisfactory.

Ladies wishing perfume that COM
bines novelty, del cacy and richness,
find Floreston Cologne entirely salts
factory.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-12-23
EDURLIC SALE.

Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No 42S9
ESTATE OF DESIRE GoDET.
BY virtue of an order Of the Hon the Dis.
trict Court in and for the parish of St. Landry,
there will be sold at public auction, to the
last and highest bidder, by the undersigned
joint administrators, or any duly qualified auc-
tioneer, at the last residence of deceased, near
aforc;saia. On RSEbNESB51 a Y, the i7th Rlta day
of January, 1883, the following described
property, belonging to the estate Of Desire
Godet, deceased, to-wit:
/. The plantation on which the deceased
last resided, situated on Bayou Teche, with
all the buildings and improvements thereon,
containing two hundred and eighty arpeuts,
bounded north by Bayou Teehe, south by
lands of Napoleon Robin, east by lands of l..
Birotte, and west by lands of Seville Carriere.
2. A tract Of land tswamp) at Gros Che
vrenil, St. Landry parish, La, containing
three hundred and twenty acres, situated
near Z6phirin Cormier's-bonndaries to be
given on day Of sale.
3. tract of land containing two hundred
and one and 3lll00 acres. and being the north
east quarter of the north west quarter OF sec
tion 80, and the north west quarter Of south
east quarter, and east half aud southwest
quarter of the south west quarter OF section
81, i'm township south range east, as per
Pateut No 1859 of State of Louisiana.
4. One lot Of sawed lumber, one hack. one
wagon, one horse cart:
5. One lot of plows, one lot Of harness, ole
lot of hoes;
6. Six creole mules, three horses. one lot of
hogs, seven head Of geutle stock;
Z. One lot of household furniture. one shot
gun, and many other articles.
Terms--Cash.
CHARLES GODET,
EMILE CLOSE
The Opelousas courier., 1882-12-23

Gorgeous beyond conception is the
display Of Christmas and New Year
goods at NJ. P. Young & Co.'s.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-12-23

Leave your orders for fire wood with
Il L. Houston. See advertisement in
another column.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-12-23

DR.. Darrall says that the campaign in
the Third District cost Mr.. Kellogg
S35. 600
The Opelousas courier., 1882-12-23

NJ. P. Young s. Co, have magnifi
cent lot of holiday goods. Go and sc,
them.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-12-23
j O Sc PHI CORBET r
Undertaken.

HOFFINS of all descriptions on hand aud
~ made to order, at moderate prices.
Shop on North street, near Union in rear of
c. Deitlsin's grocery dee9tf
The Opelousas courier., 1882-12-23

From all we can learn st. Landry is
going to make IA strong ght for the
nomination in the forthcoming conven-
tion, and will doubtless instruct her
delegation to stand solid for a st. Ian
dry man. The preference for some time
past has been given to the river parish
es, while st. Landry and the, hill parish
es have had to furnish the democratic
majorities. st. Landry thinks her turn
has come around now. E. II. Lewis
Esq, one Of the first lawyers at our bar,
will from all indications be the choice
of our delegation, he being urged by Il
number Of onr representative men to
allow his name to go before the conyen-
tiOn.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-12-23


We are indeed sorry to part company
with our c0nfreres of the st. Martinsville
Observer, Messrs. F. VOORHEES, g. Co..
who have with apparent reluctance re
tired from the field Of journalism. UTn-
der their able aud intelligent manage
ment the Obserrer had become one of
the most welcome and interesting of our
exchanges, and it was with a plaisir tou-
jou,s ROureaa that we perused each
week its well written articles-even
those recounting the local happenings
of the old toWn-a place consecrated by
the pleasant recollections and reminis-
cences so fondly treasured by one near
and dear to us who has ''gone before"
and who spent his boylood aud early
manhood there, when the Deblancs, the
Briants, the Fournets, the VOORHEES,, the
Bienvenus, Meyniers, and others of the
jeunesse doree of that period earned for
it the proud and deserved-title of lie
Petit Paris. But alas the glory of
those halcyon days has vanished, and
most of the actors on that far-off stage
have passed away. Sic transit gloria
mundi
We trust that Mr.. U. A. Guilbeau,
who has assumed the management of
the Observer will achieve full measure
of success, and assure the outgoing edi-
for and nuhlishprS that our hest wishas
accompany them III their retirement.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-12-23
.GHERIFFs SALE.

I rGHERIFF'S SALE.
District Court, Parish St. Landry, No. 1860
JOSEPH GIBBS, JR, EFT AIS, VS.. SAM
UEL P. CLARK
BY virtue of writ of feri faeias issued
by the Hon. the District Court III and for the
parish of st. Landry, in the above entitled
suit and to me directed, will proceed to sell
at public auction to the highest bidder, at the
principal door of the Court House in the town
OF Opelousas, parish of st. Landry, on 81 r.
URD4 Y, the Goth day of January, 1888, at
ii o'clock A. NJ, the following described
property, to-wit:
A certain lot of ground in the town of Opel
ousas, at the corner Of Court and Bellevue
streets, bounded north by property formerly
belonging to VGronique Carriere tnow to
Pierre Mtard,l east by lot formerly belonging
to Joseph Gibbs, Sr., and his children, tnow
TO Elizabeth Gibbs,) south by Bellevue street,
aud west by Court street, with all the build
ings and improvements thereon.
Seized in the above entitled suit.
Terms--Cash. &C. DUS0N,
Sheriff OF the parish of st. Landry.
Opelousas, Dec 10th, 1882.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-12-23
Steam Engine Coming.

The new steam fire engine for Opel
ousas Fire Company No. l left New
York last Saturday and will probably
reach here tomorrow OF next day.
There will be trial of the same soon
after its arrival, and on the 28th inst. a
grand reception and ball will take place
at DeitIeln's new building, to commem-
crate this important and interesting ac-
quisitlon to the Fire Company as well
as to our town. In order to help paw
for this engine an admission fee Of one
dollar will be charged to attend the ball.
The Fire Company have made herculean
efforts to raise money to pay for an en-
gine, and we hope our people will show
generous spirit in patronizing the
forthcoming entertainment, and while
enjoying themselves they Will also help
the engine fund.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-12-23

THANKS TO Che managers OF Public
School No. 2 lcolored) for an invitation
To attend its Christmas Festival tonight.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-12-23

FoR SALE Az 4 BARGAIN. com
Portable residence In Baton Rouge
Apply at this office.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-12-23

Mr.J. Leicht, professional dog trainer,
of New Orleans, who trained Mr.. Re
naud's Fiossie,' offers his services ia
the sportsmen of st. Landry and vicin-
ity Best OF references given. Can be
found any night at his shooting gallery,
in the brick building adjoining Estorge's
store, on Main street, where he proposes
TO teach the young idea how to shoot.
Call around at the gallery which opens
to-day.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-12-23
a GA R ID.

HAVING disposed of onr Drug Store in the
L. town of Washington TO Mr.. JAMES A.
LEE, we take pleasure in soliciting for him
the patronage of our friends and customers.
Z. j. THURSTON & co.
Washington, Dec. l3, 1882.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-12-23

Fresh oyster gumbo tonight at Villa
seca'a
The Opelousas courier., 1882-12-23

irBfIsTiEp EVERY SATURDAY, ny
g9NCB & L. A s. a N D O z
The Opelousas courier., 1882-12-23

N0TICE.-U.S s Land Office at New Orleans,
" La, December 5, lss2.-Compiaint ha wing
been entered at this Office by George X. Brad
ford against William NJ. Cousins, for abandon
ing his Homestead Entry No. 1894. dated
February 9Th, 1881, upon the west of S w /,
section 19, township seuth, range 3 east, in
st. Landry parish, Louisiana, with a view to
the cancellation of said entry: the said par
ties are hereby summoned to appear al this
office on the 10Th day of January, 1888, at 10
o'clock a. M, to respond and furnish testimony
concerning said alleged abandonment.
Also, complaint having been entered at this
office by George K. Bradford against James
w. Barnes, for abandoning his Homestead
Entry No 5s7l, dated February u, 1881, upon
the E of $ w and w of S section IS,
township south range east, in st. Landry
parish, La, with a view to the cancellation
OF. said entry the said parties are hereby
summoned to appear at this Office on the 10th
day of January. 1883, at III o'clock a. m, to
respond and furnish testimony concerning
said alleged abanlonnaeIls.
GEO. BALUEY. Register.
WM M. BURWELL, Receiver.
December 2, 1882 1t
The Opelousas courier., 1882-12-23

a grand excursion to New Orleans
givea under the auspices and for the
pan9ft of Blue Bucket Fire Co. u. OF
1zeanx's Bridge, will take place on
sanday, Jan. z leaving Opelonsas at
s;sa z. M, and returning, win leave
Asw Orleans ut d. M, on Wednesday,
saA 10. The Breaux's Bridge Brass
n''laa viii l,e on tlle train at Opelousas,
sasd viii eniivcn the journey with its
scallenf music. Fare for the round
aAI from Opelonsas, Grand Cotean OF
safencro, only $4. Tickets are for sale
y all tlls stations along the line to be
safsFsed, and at the Clerks Office,
pelausas.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-12-23

GkAND kEGEP lUN BALL
GIVEN BY
0peIousas Steam Fire Company No. I,
On the occasion OF the arrival and christcn
ing of their New Steam Fire Engine,
AT THE
New Deitlein Building,
ON THURSDAY. DECEMB'R %, 1882.
The beautiful! Steamer will be on exhibition
i'll the lower room of the large and commo.
dious building, and the public is invited to
come and examine it, free Of charge.
Admission 40 Ball,
Gentlemen, &G.OO.
Ladies Invitations may be had on applica.
ton to the Committee of Invtation-W. ..
POsEY, Chairman. Tickets of admission for
gentlemen for sale at the principal stores.
- In case OF inclement weather, hacks
viii! be provided to convey to the Ball the La
dies who desire TO attend.
Committee of Arrangements
+. LATREYTE. CHAIRMAN;
i. BoLLAND, JOS. DUCHARME.
e. PEFFERKoRN, LEoNCE SAHDOZ
Invitation Committee:
w. o. PosEy. CHM'N.;
e. w. DURoY l.. 4. SASDoZ,
SYDNEY HEERARp, HYroITE JAGOu.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-12-23

Buy your jewelry from r. Mornhin.
veg-stock well assorted, styles fash
ionable and prices reasonable.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-12-23

q s. Ess. esuS 4 -:
The Opelousas courier., 1882-12-23
fhe Opelo,,sas Conrier.

oaicial Journal of Town of opelousas
The Opelousas courier., 1882-12-23

0ur esteemed confrere,
y Gseinillion, Esq, of the Marks
sAlls Rstie'p, gave us q pleasant call
se'Ale aays ago-his first visit to onr
a'sl y fifteen years.
M gsntlemanly agent Of that yete-
sa q slle Loaisiana press, the n. O..
.'''l'lllls iaVorsd us with 4 call on Fri
y laat week.
E 2. Burke, The veteran Teche
Il asznan, and q very pleasant and
y gentleman, dropped ID upon us
as' AEasday The Capt. has recently
sEEsll tho scene Of his labors to a
s llslil, being now Iii the employ Of
's sltgat Company as iii general rail-
sssa We congratulate the Com
isag na having secured Is valuable an
SO Capt. Burke. The people
,'.,A sIls line are Likewise Eo be congrat-
aog they will find the Capt. both
'. ssla coneiliating ii all matters
lFsiglit ehaETsss; loss of stock,
s'SsS HI llaaE be ealIAi 10 bis attention.
T.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-12-23

omoial Journal OF Parish School Board
The Opelousas courier., 1882-12-23
JUOICIAL NoTICEs

-~l------>l-, -
DUBLIC SALE.
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Come and see my New and Tasty Goods. 1t
will cost you nothing to look at them, and
you may find the very thing you wanted,
and get it at a moderate price. d23-2t
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PUBLIC SALE Of VERY DESIRABLE LOTS
IN MARTINS FERRY,
On Saturday, October 2I, 1882.

THERE will be offered at public auction on
L the premises. and subject To prior sale oi
part or sll Forty Very Desirable Building Lots,
50x1O0 Feet Each, in Shreve's Addition Ia
Martins Ferry, Ohio.
The lots are located directly west of the Pres
byterian Church, and on gentle southeast
slope, having good drainage. and abundance
of good water at from Is 10 % feet below the
surface, From these lots can be seen one o
the entire width of the valley, six miles long
the front and back river connecting the Island
with the Ohio and West Virginia shores.
There is no tract of land at this slight ele>
vation within the corporate limits, that COM
mapds such a view, or that escapes as certain
ly the SMOKE OF the many mills and factories
The permanent prosperity of the town is
now assured by the presence of the Laughlin
Nail Mill. running with capacity Of l26 ma
chimes; The Standard Iron Co., a sheet iron
mill; two Stove Foundries, one large Casting
Foundry. one Woolen Factory, two AgrtculS
turai Implements Works. three Glass Fac.
Miners Tools, Sledges, Hammers, Wedges,
&c; two Keg. Barrel and Box Factories, and
two Planning Mills, one Blast Furnace, and
shipping facilities unsurpassed by wheeling,
Bridgeport or Rellaire. Besides there is an
almost absolute certainty of the early COM
pletion OF the wheeling and Lake Erie hail>
road to be connected by railway, foot and
passenger bridge with the city of Wheeling;
and in addition excellent and more numerous
sites than any on the adjacent cities and
towns for the erection of factories and mills,
which are being daily inspected for such pur-
poses Sucn facts, not 10 mention OLnerr,
make an investment in these lots both desira-
BILE and profitable. and offer rare apportuni~
ty for the purchase of real estate.
One specially attractive feature in the sale
of that portion OF these lots facing parallel
with the river, is that each purchaser Will be
required to leave space not less than ten feet
v ide for 4 front yard when he builds; this will
be seen to add materially to the appearance OF
the streets, and prevent one builder from OBJ
str,.cting the view of another.
TERMS Of SALE--One>third cash. balance
in one and two years, secured by mortgage
with interest at per cent. Liberal discount
for all cash.
Further Information may be had of GEO.
MEDILL, Bridgeport, Ohio; and JOS. MEOILL,
Ferry, Ohio. II l2>2t