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OpelOusas, Dec.
NDUBLIC SALE.

Probate Court, Parish Of 81. Landry, No 435I
ESTATE OF JEAN BITE. j. LANDRENAU.
By virtue of IN order of the Honorable the
Probate Court j. sud for the parish OF Saint
Landry, there VIZ be sold at public auction,
to the last and highest bidder, by tho under
signed administrative, or duly qualified AUG
tiOneer, at the last residence OF the deceased,
in Prairie Mamou, in the parish aforesaid, on
FEDNESDA Y, January 3d. 1883, the follow
ing described property, belonging to the es
tate of Jean Bite. j. Landreneau, deceased, in
community with Clara Brignac, his surviving
widow, tO.wit:
t. The plantation upon which deceased last
resided, situated in Prairie Mamou, parish oil
st. Landry, containing one hundred and ten
arpents OF land, more or less, wood and prairie
land, bounded north by land of Massena La
haye east by Thomas Butler, south by Azure
lien Guilory, and west by Aurelien Landre-
neau, together with and including all the i'm
provements and buildings thereon, except
some fence rails belonging to Aurelien Ian.
dreneau.
One lot Of l6 head of gentle horned cattle ;
:: One sorrel horse, one bay horse, one bald
faced mare and colt;
Six head wild horses, one pair work oxen,
one lot of cypress boards;
) Farming implements, household furniture,
one branding iron, one double barrel gun;
u. The crops of cotton, corn, rice, potatoes,
&c, standing in the field and many other ar
tces.
Terms and Conditions.-Th movables to be
sold for cash, and the land on q credit of one
and two wears from the day Of sale; purcha-
ser TO furnish his notes for said credit portion
with good and solvent security to the salts
faction of the Administrative said notes to
! bear eight per cent per annum interest from
maturity until paid vendors privilege re.
served on the land to secure the payment OF
said purchase price and the interest which
! may accrue.
| CLARA BRIGNAC,
| Dee , 1882 Administrators.
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Dec. %. 1882.
BUEi.IC SALE.

puBAic SALE.
P,obote Court, Parish of ST. Landry. No. 4'lS9
ESTATE OF DESIRE GoDET.
BY virtue of an order of the Hon the Dis.
triet 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
Barry's Landing on Bayou Tcche, parish
aforesaid. on WEDNESDA Y, the 18th day
OF January, 1888, the following described
property, belonging to the estate of Desire
Godet, deceased, to-wit:
L. The plantation ON which the deceased
, last resided, situated on Bayou Teche, with
all the buildings and improvements thereon,
containing two hundred and eighty arpents,
bounded north by Bayou Teche, south by
lands of Napoleon Robin, east by lands of L..
Birotte and west by lands OF Seville Carriere.
. A tract of land tswampl at Gros Che
4 vreuil st. Landry parish, La, containing
three hundred aud twenty acres, situated
near XGphirin Cormier's--b boundaries to be
given on day of sale.
B. A tract of land containing two hundred
and one and 81 100 acres, and being tho north
/ east quarter Of the northwest quarter OF sec
tion 33, and the north west quarter oil south-
cast quarter, and east half and southwest
quarter of the southwest quarter OF section
81, IN township U souCh falSe tash' dS per
Patent No. 1859 of State Of Louisiana.
A. One lot:of sawed lumber, one hack. one
wagon, one horse cart
j. One lot Of piows, one lot Of harness, ole
lot of hoes;
6. Six creole mules, three horses. one lot OF
, hogs, seven head of gentle stock;
:. One lot of household furniture. one shot
gun, and many other articles
Terms-Cash.
CHARLES GODET,
EMILE CLOSE
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NBARTITION SALE.
nARTiTION SALE.
District Ionrt, Parish St Landry, No 1888
SAlLlE &. MORRIS, WIFE, Ell AL, VS..
JONATHANL. MORRIS, in His Own
Rights. and as Natural Tut
Tor. ct al

BY virtue Of an order Of sale to effect
partition, issued by the Hon the District
Cont in and for the parish of St. Landry
and to me directed in the above entitled
snit, will proceed to sell at public sale
to the highest bidder, at tho principal front
door of the Court House of this parish, in
the town OF Opelousas, on TUESD1 Y, the
"a day of January, 1889, at II o'clock a. NJ,
the following described property to-wit:
/. a tract OF land on Bayou Petite Prairie,
containing ahont one hundred and sixty acres,
bounded above by Robert Hart, below by L.
A. Hicks in front by Bayou Petite Prairie, in
the rear by estate of Uriah Tarver, with the
buildings and improvements thereon.
?. Another piece of ground in Big Cane vii
| lage, bounded north by estate Of James IL.
Rutledge, south by l.. :. Havard, east by
Charlton w. Havard, west by DR.. Clopton.
3. A tract of land situated on Bayou Bpuf.
west bank bounded north by lands of j. w.
Daniels or OF Philip Jacobs, south by land OF
George W. Hudspeth, and west by land owner
unknown containing three hundred and fifty
acres.
/. tract OF land situated on Bayou Pc
, tite Prairie, bounded north by land formerly
belonging to j. Scote, east by land belonging
TO F. w. Cas0n, south by land of the same,
and west by land Of u. I. Hart and Robert
Hart, with improvements thereon-ah0ut one
hundred and sixty acres.
.. tract OF land situated IA Big Cane vii.
| lage, bounded north by Bayou Rouge south
| by laua of l.. $. Iavard, west by land of Mrs.
A. &. Collins. east by land of {. w. Havard
. and Methodist Church, containing about thr
teen acres.
6. A lot OF ground i'll Big Cane village, bound
ed north by Bayou Rouge, south by estate Of
Charles Eilert, east by L. Goudchaux, having
an area Of about one acre.
! Terms and Conditions. - One tenth of the
price to be paid cash, and the balance thereof
| by equal installments in one. two, three and
| four years, with interest at five per cent from
| day Of sale to maturity, and eight per cent
| per annum interest from maturity until paid,
| with ten per cent penalty for attorneys fees,
| in case Of suit to enforce Payment; purchasers
| to give notes payable to their own order, with
! two good sureties, and the property to remain
! specially mortgaged until payment of the
price.
/ {. c. DUSON,
Sheriff of the parish OF st Landry.
OpelOusas, Dec ,, 1882.
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JUDICIAL NOTICES
TD UBLIC SALE.

Probate Court, Payish of 81 Lan6ry No 1896
Estate OF CELESTE Mcdaniel.
By virtue of an order of the Hon. the Pro-
bate 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 nat
ural tutor, or a duly qualified auctioneer, at
the last residence of the deceased, on Pfaqne-
mine Ridge, parish aforesaid, on WEDNES-
DAY, January 81, 1883, the following des-
cribed property, belonging to the estate OF
Celeste Mcdaniel, deceased, to-wit
|. One hundred arpents of prairie land, with
all the buildings and improvements thereon
situated, being the last residence Of the de-
ceased, situated on Plaqnemine Ridge, in this
parish, bounded north by lands of Onezime
Joubert and others, south by lands of Elisha
B0udrGau, east by lands OF Llcien J0ubert,
and west by lot No. 2.
the above, containing fifty arpents, bounded
north by lands Of Whitfield, south by lands OF
A. Martel and athers, east by lot No l. and
west by Amos Reed.
s. A tract of woodland containing fifty ar
pents, situated in Big Woods, near Prairie
Ronde, in this parish, bounded north by lands
of c. Comeau and others, south by lands for
merly belonging to Alphonse Reed @ east by by
nlerly belonging TO FRANCOIS Jean. This tract
will be sold in two equal parts.
4. Four gentls creole horses, two beeres,
one COW and yeartng calf, one wagon, three
hundred bushels Of corn, fifteen barrels OF
sweet potatoes, one lot Of sawed pine lumber,
for fencing, one lot of cotton in the seed, one
OF of household furniture, &c.
Terms and Conditions.-The movable prep.
erty will be sold foreash; the lands to be sold
ON one and two years credit from day of sale,
and to remain specially mortgaged unto the
estate, vendors privilege being likewise re-
tanned, and notes to bear eight per cent yearly
interest from their respective nlaturties
Purchasers to give Gwo solvent securities to
the satisfaction Of the natural tutor.
FRANCOIS J0UBERT,
Dec 30, 1882. Natural Tutor.
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ERARTITION SALE.
Disttrt touIt, Parish ST. Landry, No. i3, l01
GEORGE, DUNArU vs.. FRANCOIS AT.
Gt'SrF DOSATD,

BY virtue of an order Of sale 10 effect a par
titon issued ont of The Thirteenth Judicial
District Court III aad fot the parish Of St
Landry. ard to me directed. in tho above eu
titled and numbered case ! will proceed to
sell nj public sal" to the last and highest hid
der, at the principal front door Of the Conrt
House OF this parish in the town Of Opclonsas.
on WEDNESD1 Y, tho alsttday Of January
1883, at IL o'clock H. IN. the following drS
cribed property. to.wit
a certain piece Of landed property, situated
on the public road from Opelousas To Wash
ington, containing two arpents front on said
road and thirteen arpents deep, bounded
north by Mrs. Rigobert Lemellc, south by
Ludger and Simeon Birotte, east hy a little
bayou called Hills Bayou and west by public
road aforesaid.
Terms and cunditions-One half Of price tt
be paid cash. and the other half payable i'll ono
aud two years from day of sale, purchaser tC
furnish notes with two good securities, and
mortgage reserved to secure payment OF SAID
notes and attorney 5 fees.
&C. DUSON,
Sheriff ofthc parish of st. Landry.
Dppousas, December 30. 1882.
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At its meeting on the 18th, the Police
Jury declared free the bridge lately
kept on Bayou Crocodile by T. n. Me
Crory as n toll bridge.
The statement Of the tax collector
was submitted, showing that for the
month Of November he lad collected
92,26o.l5, had paid $4,000 for adyer
tislng tax sales, had retained $1l3.45 as
his commission, and had paid the parish
treasurer $2,075.70.
The treasurer was given credit for
the sum of ST ,934.45, amount paid out
by him to Nov. Both.
Adjourned to third Monday Of Janu-
ary. being the 18th.
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Sheriff of the parish of st. Landry
Dpelousas, December 30. 1882.
KAC BIIC SALE.

Proboh court, Pt'rish Of 81. Londry, No, 1873
ESTATE or MARC PESE.
By virtue Of an order of the Hon. the Pro
bate Court in and for the parish OF st. Landry,
here will be sold at public auction, to the last
and highest bidder, by the undersigned ad-
ministrator or q duly qualified auctoneer, at
he last residence Of the deceased on Mer-
mentau river, parish of st. Landry, on TUES
DAY, January 3Oth, 1888, the following
described property. belonging to the estate
of Mare Pene, deceased. to-wit:
l. One arpent of land, situated in Mermen,
tau Cove St Landry parish bounded north
by V. Maignaud, south by A. j. Vincent, east
by same, and west by John Armand. being
same property purchased from a. j. Vincent
Oh May :. 1881.
g The undivided hall OF one hundred and
eight arpenta Of land situated on Pointc des
Moutons, in the parish of st. Landry, bounded
north by Bayou Plaquemine Brul6e, south by
Placile Broussard, east by Fremont lstre and
west by Mrs. Sellers.
3; Also, the half OF one hundred and seven
arpents included in the same boundaries.
Terms-Cash. JOSEPH B. ROY,
December 80. 1882. Administrator.
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Dec so, 1882
'NTOTICE OF TARLEAU.

Probate Court Parish of 81 Landry. No. 1iJ1
ESTATE oF MARIE PnILoMEHE DEJEAS.
Whereas, Arthur Simon, of the parish of
st. Landry, natural tutor IN the above enti,
tied estate, has fled q final ,ablcau of distri-
button in said estate, accompanied by his
petition praying for The hoiDologatiou Of tho
same
And whereas, notice OF filing of said petition
aud tableau has been ordered by an order OF
court bearing date Dee. q, 1882;
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given TO all
persons interested to make opposition to said
tableau, il writing, at my Office III the town
of Opelousas within the time required by
law, why said tableau should not be homo
LOCATED and confirmed.
JAMES O. CHACiIERE,
Dec 80 1882 Clerk.
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CHARLES GODET,
EMILE CLOSE,
Joint Administrators

Probate Court, Parish Of 81 La"dfy, No. 1861
ESTATES OF Aida BoUDREAr AND FELIX
SPEIRER.
Whereas, JosephC. Speyrer, of the parish
bleau and distribution of funds of the estates
of Aida Boudreau and Felix Speirer, both de-
ceased. accompanied by his petition praying
for the homoiogation of the same;
And whereas the prayer Of said petition has
heen granted by an order Of court bearing
date December IA, 1882;
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given to all
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 account should not be homologated
and confirmed JAMES 0.CHACHERE,
Dec 16, 1892 Clerk.
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A nifFicult Problem Solved.

The desire for stimulants is becoming
a monstrons evil, and how to overcome
it is a serious question with reformers.
Parke,'s Ginger Tonic fairly solves the
difficult problem. 1t invigorates body
and mind without intoxicating, and has
brought health and happiness 10 many
iesolate homes. Enquirer.
See other column.
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Married At the Catholic Cllnrch,
on Dec. 23d, 1882, by the Rev. Mr. Ray
mond, Mr.. II. E. EsToRGE to Miss ALINE
ROBIN, both of OpelousAs. We received
the usual printers fee from onr young
friend Henry, and wish him and his
beautiful bride all of the happiness and
prosperity which their brightest antici-
patious have pictured for the future.
May heavens richest blessings rest upon
them all along the journey of life.
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The ball given by Opelousas Fire Go.
No. last Thursday was quite a success,
except the disappointment of not having
the new steamer on exhibition as was
intended, owing to the non arrival of a
portion of the machinery in time.
The attendance was good, reeeipts
nir and enjoyment first-rate.
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NOTICE OF TABLEAu.

UT 7 IAbEAI4AE
Probate Court. Parish Of 81. LGhdry, No. 1872
ESTATE OF MARCELLITE SEMERE.
Whereas, Sephalide Leger and CGsaire Mil
er, of the parish of st. Landry, joint admin
istrators, have fled final account of admin.
istration and tabeau of distribution of funds
of the above entitled estate, accompanied by
their petition praying for the homoogation
OF the same;
and tahleau has been ordered by an order OF
court hearing date December %, 1882;
Now. therefore, notice is hereby given to all
persons interested to make opposition to said
account. in writing, at my office, in the town OF
. Opelousas, within the time required by law
, why said tnbleau should nos be homologateC
and confirmed JAMES q. CHACHERE,
Dec 30 1882 Clerk.
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Merchants, dealers and consumers of
oils generally are interested in the adj
yertisement OF Tom Isacks & Co., pub
lished in another column.
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We understand that three or four
families of immigrants, hailing from
Mississippi, arrived 10 our parish this
week, and will settle near Prud'homme
City, 10 miles west of Opelousas.
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Candidates for Congress.

We are authorized to announce the Hon
CHARLES PARLANGE, oil the parish OF
Pointe- Coupee, as 4 candidate for Congress
from the Sixth District, subject to the nomi
nation of the Democratic District Congress
ional Convention 10 he held at Baton Rouge
January 4th, 1888.
We are authorized to announce Gca. I. C.
ANDERSON, of st. Landry, as candidate
for Congress from the Sixth Congressional
District of Louisiana. at the election to he
held on the 18th of February, 1888
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THE BIJoU WONDER, = Those who
were fortunate enough to witness the
astounding performances of the we'll
trained baby elephant, Titania," tue
asher night, will never forget its laugh
able evolutions. We were not present
bat understand that the variety of tricks,
and the intelligent rendition of the whole
programme surpassed anything yet done
by Barunm's celebrated Jumbo.
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Mfr. VIC. Morrell is here for a short
stay only, for the purpose of tuning and
repairing pianos. Orders left at the
Post Office will have prompt attention.
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DIVINE SERvIcE.--Preaching in the
Presbyterian Church Tomorrow ut J |
o'clock q. M, and at night, by Rev. F.
III. Lewis. Sabbath school ut 10 o'clock
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The patrons of Posey's drug store are
reminded that fine assortment of fancy
articles, perfumery, &C., suitable for
holiday presents, may be found at the
st. Landry Drug Emporium.
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A limited supply of the celebrated
!. Osier Silk" and "sonth American F"
nrolific cotton seed can be found at w.
M price's store, at so per bushel.
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SHERIFF's SALE.

~
District Court, Parish st. Landry, No. l26ho
JOSEPH GIBBS, JR., EFT AIS, VS.. SAM
UEL p. CLARK.
By virtue of writ Of feri facias issued
by the Hon. the District Court in and for tae
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 SAT
TRDAY 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 veronique Carriere, tnow to
Pierre Titard, u east by lot formerly belonging
to Joseph Gibbs, Sr.. and his children, tno|
to Elizabeth Gibbs,) south by Bellevue street
and west by Court street, with all the build
ings and improvements thereon.
Seized in the above entitled suit,
Terms-CasIi. G. z. DESONt
Sheriff OF the parish OF st, Landry
Opelousas, Bee 10th, 1882
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A gorgeous assortment of millinery
goods and a select lot of fancy articles
suitable for Christmas and New Year
gifts just received by Mrs. Lass. See
her new advertisement.
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a "a R Ab.

HTAVING disposed of our Drug Store in the
4 4 town Of Washington to Mr.. JAMES a.
LEE, wo take pleasure III soliciting for him
the patronage of our friends and customers.
+. j. THURST0S Il CO.
Washington, Dec. Is, 1882.
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NoTICE OF ADMINISTRATION,

District Court. Parish of ST. Landry, No. -
ESTATE OF LAsTIE PITRE.
Whereas, AzGline Bihm, of the parish OF st.
Landry, has applied by her petition to he ap'
pointed Administrative of the estate of Lastie
Pitre, deceased, late Of st. Landry parish
Therefore any person intending to make op-
position to said appointment VIII file the same
in writing in my Office, III the town Of OpeioR
sas, within ten days from the present notice.
JAMES O.. CHACHERE,
Dec. 80, 1882. CLERK.
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With the beginning of a New Year
ne would ask of our old subscribers TO
seo if they cannot send us new sub
scriber from among their friends and
neighbors. Try to do SO.
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Oyster gun,bo tonight at Vilaseca's,
and red fish, crabs &c, Tomorrow
evening, raw or cooked.
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The COURIER sends kindly greetings
ofaA Happy New Year" to all Of its
raaders and we'll wishers.
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The shooting gallery has been we'll
patronized during the past week. 1t is
IN close proximity TO onr Office, and
from the amount of shooting and the
frequent ringing of the bell, we judge
that all hands mnst have enjoyed the
snort.
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NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.

Ps'obaie Court, Parish Of 81. Landjy, No 1896
ESTATE OF MICHEL BIHM.
Whereas, Thompson Bihm. of the parish
OF st. Landry, has applied by his petition to
be appointed administrator uf the estate OF
Michel Bihm. deceased, late Of the parish OF
st. Landry;
Therefore, any person intending to make op
position to said appointment will file the same
in writing, in my office, in the town of Opelon
sas. within ton days from the present notice.
JAMES o. CHACHERE.
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For SALE AT A BARGAIN.A COM
Portable residence in Baton Rouge.
Apply at this Office.
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pLEASE TAKE NOTICE.

NyyERY person buying for ten cents worth
NJ at Pasquale Del Buono's Grocery Store,
Opelonsas, will receive aprize ticket. On the
a5th of January the person having the most
tickets will be entitled to il beautiful CLOCK
valued of $l2, now on exhibition at the store
Fresh Goods Constantly On Hand.
Sells the Best Fruits in 0pelonsas. del6-3t
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Bay your jewelry from R. Mornhin-
yeg stock we'll assorted, styles fash
ionable and prices reasonable.
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ENTIRELY Satisfactory,

Ladies wishing perfume that com
bines novelty, del eacy and richness,
end Floreston Cologne entirely salts
fnctOrY.
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MOVE On ORDINANCE. the out
Tageoue scenes which we're enacted on
Main street on Christmas day, of drunk
el men blockading the sidewalk, using
boislerous, profane and obscene Lam
gnage, and disturbing the peace gene
rally, many of urcitizens ask from the
Town Council a "moye on ordinance,
Of some other effectual relief from such
nuisance. For while there was such
pandemoni,m that ladies could not
pass, aud this on the most bnsy portion
ofour main thoroughfare.
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4, II Es, OF sA ~:

No. is new steam engine has arrived
and will be tested tomorrow evening.
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Farmers and others desiring gen
tcel, lucrative agency business, by
which $5 to $50 Il day can be earned,
send address at once, on postal, to ii
c. Wilkinson & Co, 1875 and 1877 Fulton
Street, New York.