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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1882-02-18
gwo Valuable works.

We desire to call the attention of our
readers to two excellent works, for
which Mr.. j. W. Richardson, of Jean
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This work is issued in two super
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Senator Voorhees, has remedy for
rheumatism, which, as he hasn't pat
ented it, may as well be widely ad
vertised. He says: F: 4 have cured
myself of rheumatic gout by simple
remedy-taking lemop jnice in warm
water twice or three times per day.
Consequently. | am able to do what
have net done for years-waik from
my lodgings to the capitol and back, a
matter of four miles. every day. and
outstrip the young fellows who go with
me-"
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A deer was killed in the Court House
square last Monday. There were
about twenty persons in the square
when it made its appearance. Then
and there Immediately set up such
shouting, and such racing after the ami
NAL that it became bewiIdered and
was finally caught and its throat cut.
Several have been fred at in the vicin-
ity of Marksville, since the adjacent
swamps have been filled with water
MarkSUiJle ReUie1U, 1Ith.
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Dem0rest for March has charming
illustration In oil colors and two photo
steel plates. The literary contents, g.
usual, are excellent. The continuation
of the ''Admiral's Ward.'' by Hetta L.
Ell. Ward e. English Hannts,n etc. The
first papsr on Women in all Ages" !"
Poker SRttches, A Northern Grimm,
Tue Renaissance Of To-day, are few
of the striking features, with host of
short articles Of value to every house
hold a number of the articles are il
lnstrated in a superior style. w. Jen
nings Demorest, publisher, II East 18th
Street. New York. Price 25 cents. or
So a year. We club this magazine with
the COURIER at $4. .25 per year for both.
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Every dollar and cent invested in
the cause of popular educate is we'll
invested and will come back ten fold
in the future; of course we don mean
extravagant appropriations for fancy
branches of instruction in the schools.
but for liberal appropriations to secure
a geod rudimentary education to ev-
cry child in the State, upon which the
scholar may build for him or herself in
after years. Educate the masses and
the State is made greater and stronger.
Keep them in ignorance and she must
linger in the background while her
more enlightened sisters march on in
front and win riches and laurels.-
Charlotte (N. G.. Observer
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Prof. w. r. DeVerdie and his wife.
Madame Rosa DeVerdie, gave an inter
esting open air performance on Main
street last Wednesday evening Ma
dame DeVerdie performed a numbe of
difficult feats on the tight rope and ira
peze in splendid manner. Afterwards
both did some artistic posturing, and
went through number of almost in
credible contortions. They are both
excellent performers. The w. A. r
Brass Band furnished excellent music
to the Professor, and to return the COM
pliment he gave the band benefit on
Friday night.
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JUDICIAL NOTICES
DUBLIC SALE.
P''o6ote Court Parish Of ~ Landry, No. 1893
ESTATE OLE (IIA RI Es REr rnI.r

ESTATE OF CHARLES BELFOUR
By virtue of an order of the Hon. the Pro:
bate Court in anti for the parish of St. Landry.
there Will be sold at public aHetion to the
last and highest bidder, by the UNDERSIGNED
adminlstratrix, or any duly qualified auction
eer, at the last residence of deceased, in Prai-
rle Plaisance, parish aforesaid on TUES
- 4, the 26th day of February, 1882 tho
following described property. belonging to
the estate OF Charles Belt0ur, deceased, to-wit:
/. The plantation, the last residence of the
deceased, situated in Plaisance St Landry
parish, containing one hundred and ffty ar
penis, more or less. with all the buildings and
improvements thereon. bounded north by Fro
mont Dupre, south by Mrs. Augustin GuiIlorv.
east by Octave DnprG, and west by Elusio
Frlot.
|. A small plantation containing thirtv-iye
arpents, with all the buildings and improve
ments thereon. situated in Pf:sisance. st. Ian
dry parish, bounded north by GGophas Audre-
pont. south by Durel Dupr6, east by Mrs. Is
raet Easseur, and west by Durel DuprG
s. tract of woodland situated in Plat
sance' st. Landry parish. containing sixtv
arpents, bounded north by Elusio FriIot, south
by CI6ophas Andrepont, east by E1usio Frilot,
and west by Cieophas Androp0nt.
4. IWentythree head of gentle horned cat
tie, more or less three yoke of oxen. three
work horses. three gentle creole mares. about
ten or twelve hogs, about twenty five head of
sheep, one OK cart, one hack, one gun. house
hold furniture, farming implements. kitchen
utensils, &c.
Terms-Cash. CLARA REED
january * 1867 Administrative.
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With the exception of a very few
days, We have had rainy weather ever
since the opening of the new year. Very
little blowing has been done so far, and
that has been principally turf land We
sincerely hope that favorable change
will take place, so that our farmers can
push ahead with the work so urgently
demanded at this, the planting season
of the year.
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EDUBLTC SALE.
Probate Court, Parish ef 81 Lundry. No. 1904

Probate Court. Parish of 81. Land,y. No. 1904
ESTATE OF GERAsIME PREJEAS, JR.
By virtue of an order of the Hon. the Pro
pate Conrt IN and for the parish of St. Landry.
there Will tie sold ut public auction. to the last
and highest bidder, by the undersigned ad-
mlnIstratrix or duly qualified auctioneer,
at the last residence Of the deceased FRESH
denee OF syfroyen Bendrean,l situated in the
aforesaid parish of st. Landry, on MON
D1f; March 9th, 1889. the following des-
crlbed property. belonging to the estate Of
Geraslme Pr6jean, Jr, deceased to-wit.
/; A certain tract of woodland situated on
hatlet Woods, parish Of ST. Landry, contain
ing about sixty.eisiat arpents, more or less.
bounded as follows: north by Paulin Garriere,
south by vamont Larouille, east by Gaubert,
and west by unknown.
Z. one pair OF oxen. one pair Of horses, one
COW and calf, ten bushels of corn, Que lot of
lumber, one lot of oak puncheons, household
furniture, farming implements &c
IermS-Cash.
EMERIrE JOURFRT,
Heo. Il, ico2 Admnist htrg.
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With Saekett's Plow and Pulverizer
the ground is plowed, all sods, stubble
and weeds buried, the soil thoroughly
.pulverized, aerated and left a fine seed
bed, without narrowing, rolling or
tramping, all at one operation, with
less team pewer and at great saving of
time. W.. %. Posey il agent, and has
two of these remarkable pleWs on ex-
hibitiou. Go and see them
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The Grand Ball to be given on the
18th of February in the spacious hal
of the Louisiana Western r. R. Hotel
sat Vermilionville, to raise funds for the
building of Jewish Synagogue for
that place, promises to be a grand af-
fair. See notice in another column.
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GRAND BALL
TO BE GIVEN AT

TO BE GIVEN AT
VERMILIONVIILE
On Saturday Evening, Feb'y 18th, 1882,
At the Hall of the La. W. Hotel,
For the Benefit Of the Building Of the
Jeecish Synagogue,
Under the auspices of the following named
gentlemen:
Invitation Committee:
Jos Bloch, Isaac Wise.
). y Mouton, 5. Neuberger,
B. Falk, Ed. sPlonsky.
A. Landry.
Reception Committee:
Judge j. Clegg, L. Neveu,
E. Pellerin, L. H Levy,
A Levy, c. Wolff,
q Liberman, JOS Plonsky.
Floor Managers
VIC Mills, E Phillips.
Sol Bloch, j B Meginley,
r Martin, G. Lacoste, 1r
L. r. Shanks.
Committee Of Arrangements
nj Girard, HazsEastin,
Leon Wolf. Leon Plonsky,
d A Cochrane. p Jacobs
j. Frank
Admission One Dollar.
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February 4, 1882.
OF TABLEAU.
Probate Court, Parish Of 81. Land,y, No. 1890

Probate Court, Parish Of 81. Landry, No 1890
ESTATE OF Don Louis RICHARD.
Whereas, Thompson Bihni, of the parish of
St. Landry, administrators, has filed fina.
tableau oi said estate, accompanied by his pe-
tition praying for the homologation of the
same
And whereas, the prayer of said petition,
for the publication OF the notice of the same,
has been granted by an order Of court dated
January q. 1882;
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given to all
persons interested to make opposition to said
tableau, III writing, at my office in the town of
0pelousas, within the time required by law.
why said tabieau should not be homolegatett
aad confirmed. JAMES O. CHAGHERE,
Esaruarv4 1888 Gferki
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Notice was given hy the Governor,
on the 18th inst, that the several of
fees of the Executive Department OF
the State will be moved to Baton Rouge
on tile Ist Of March. The removal of
the furniture, &c, will begin on Men
day next.
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NOTICE OF ACCOUNT.

District Court Parish Of 81. Lamdry, No 1925
ESTATE OF EMILE A. SoILEAU.
Whereas, Leonie Fontenot. of the narish
OF st. Landry natural tutrix. having filed a
hnai account nt tutorahip in said estate, ae-
eompanied by her petition praying for the
homoIogation Of the same;
And whereas, notice Of fling ofarna3 petition
and account has been ordered by in order of
court bearing date January g, 1899;
Now therefore notice is hereby given to all
persons interested to make opposition in wri-
tlng to said tablean and account, in nv
office in the town of OpeIousas, within the
time required by law, and to show cause, if
any they may have, why said tableau and ae-
eount should not be homologated and confirm
ed. JAMES D. CUACHFPE
i heofaafy 4, 1882. Clerk
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CLUBBING.-We will club eur paper
with the New Orleans Times Democrat
on the same terms as We did last year
with the Democrat, viz. $3.50 per
annum for the two papers. Send in
your subscriptions without delay.
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NOTICE OF ACCOUNT.

Probate conTf, Parish Of 81. Landry, No 4223'
ESTATE OF CYDALIsE LAFLEUR.
Whereas, kugnste Antoine. of the parish of
st. Landry, natural tatoct has filed tiltssl ac-
count OF tntorship in the above entitled estate,
accompanied by his petition praying for the
homologation OF the same;
and whereas notice of filing of said petition
and tableau has been ordered by an order of
court bearing date January 81. 1882;
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given to all
persons interested to make opposition to said
account, III writing, TINY office, in the town of
Opeiousas, within the time required by law
why said account should not be homologated
and confirmed. JAMES ", CHACHERE,
FEB. 4, 1882. Clerk
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No! the cars are not running through
to Shreveport, and no one can tell when
through trains will be put on. Really,
we are tired Of making the enquiry,
and will await the announcement, here
after, with patti tience.
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NJ. DeFreycinet, who is making up
the new French Ministry. was alto
gether the ablest Of the Premiers who
preceded NJ Gam BETA. 1t is to be
hoped that his ministry will stand, but
a parliamentary crisis now and then
seems necessary for the happiness of
France. Mobile Register.
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The March number of the Cottage
Hearth is on our table, and it's pages
are filled with choice original and se-
lected stories, poetry, essays, ansc-
dotes, notes and queries, editorials,
aquarium notes, yourg folks depart
ment, health, temperance and Sabbath
reading, book reviews, household ad-
vice. ladies' illustrated fashions, edit
or's basket, &c. There are a large
number of popular and able contribu-
tors to this excellent magazine, and it
should be In the hands of every family
who like pure, instructive and enter
tanning reading. Subscription price,
only SIS per year Address Cottage
Hearth Co, No. ii Bromfeld St., Bos-
ton, Mass. We club this magazine with
the COURIER at SO SO per year for both.
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Feb. 4, 1852. Administ S+r;;x
NOTICE OF TABLEAU.
{ =
Probate Conrt, Parish Of ST. Landry. No. 4O53

F''o0dte Court Parish Of ST. Landry No 1853
ESTATE OF EUoHER LAvERGNE.
Whereas. James 0. Chachere administrator
OF the above entitled estate, has filed in this
court q tabiean of Classification of debts of
said estate, accompanied by his petition nraU-
ing for the honlologation of the same;
And whereas the prayer of said petition has
been granted bT an order of court bearing date
january 9th, 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 tabeau should not he homologated
and confirmed. JAMES o. CHACHERE.
January e. 1889. CIarIr
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The Gufteau jury is receiving it's re-
ward from grateful countryside
press is filed with pictures of them
which make each one look like cross
between a burglar and an idiot.-Mo.
bile Reqister.
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A tIlourbtfuI and {

A tlloughtfuI and generous act is
placed to the credit of New York po-
lice inspector named Byrnes Receiv-
ing reward of $500 for the capture of
a murderer, he gave the entire amount
to the widow of the murdered man.
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Congressman Page, of California,
wants the anniversary of the discovery
of America made legal holiday.
That's right. What this country needs
il more legal holidays.
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NOTICE OF ACCOUNT.

Probate Cou'4, Parish Of 81. Landry, No 3742
EsTATE or IRMA RozA
Whereas, Joseph b. Saucier, of the parish Of
St Landry, natural tutor having fled final
account OF tutorsh'p in said estate accompa
MED by his petition praying for the homologa-
tion of the same
And whereas the prayer OF said petition has
been granted by order of court bearing
date Ja1)uary %. 1882
Now wthereIore, notice is hereby given to alf
persons Interested to make opposition to said
tabteau, in writing at my Office in the town OF
0pelousas within the time required BIZ law
Why said account should not be homalagated
and confirmed JAMES q. CHACHERE.
February d, 1882 Clerk
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" Father" said an inquisitive boy
: what is meant by close relations ~
" Close relations, my son," replied the
father, :" are relations who never give
you cent" The boy said the old
man. then, was the q closest " relation
he'd got,
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NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.

Probate Court, Parish of ST. Landry, No. 1879
ESTATE OF VALERIEN SIMON
Whereas, Thomas Reed, of the parish of st.
Landry, has applied by his petition to be
administrator of the estate of Va
l6rien Simon, deceased, late of the parish of
st. Landry;
Therefore, any person intending to make OPP
position to said appointment will file the same
IN writing, in my Office, in the town of Opelou-
sas, Within ten days from the present notice.
JAMES q. CHACHERE,
February II, iss2 Clsrk
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We call the attention of our readers
to the advertisements of J. Monroe Tay-
Ior. This house has been established
nearly 40 years, and their goods are
celebrated for purity and strength. We
wonid recommend trial of their Gold.
Medal brands to all who desire superior
cookery.
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NOTICE OF TABLEAU.

Probate Court Parish of 81. Landry, No, 1880
ESTATE or MICHEL BIuM.
Whereas, Lasiie Pitre, of the parish of St.
Landry, administration Of the above entitled
estate, has Hled Il provisional lableau Of clas-
sitication OF debts and distribution of funds
OF said estate, accompanied by his petition
praying for the homolagatiaH OF the same;
And whereas, notice Of fling Of said petition
and tableau has been ordered by an order OF
eoart bearing date January y, 1882;
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given to all
persons interested to make opposition to said
tabeau. in writing, at my office in the town
of 0pelousas, within the time required by
law, why said tableau should not be homo
LOCATED aud confirmed.
JAMES 0. CHACHERE,
February 4, 1882. Clerk.
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We return thanks for an invitation
to attend q ball to be given By the r.
<. r., at Lake Charles, IL honor Of
King Monus, on the 2ist tManIi Gras)
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subscription is being successfully
circulated among our citizens to raise
aaaas for the purpose of procuring and
esstlng cut trees on the grounds be-
sWeen the new street running north
Aaa s0ath parallel with the railroad
aha tlle Morgan depot Also to place
sAe neceasary protection around the
aasaa until they are of sufficient size to
'ake care of themselves, This ID de-
slalaea q place Of public resort, and
aa g made = very pleasant pronlen-
sNs = ths proper interest and taste are
s~sfeised ID the matter. The new
saaest is very level and attractive, but
4 Should BE run to the limits of the
p9EatIan north and s0ath, in order
Y gaYe all Of our citizens the benefit Of
aad % eqaalizs II with b tller streets.
aeEeaa should also be opened On the
as n IT town, rnnning eaat and west,
4as \ bridge built across bayvu lesson,
NJ - eonvenience of very large
ss'sssf o1 tax- payers who are entitled
asasfta Of this public convent
many ef whom are now com
.S'ssa g Sc over Che distance Of eight
s squares, where three or four
a'a ao we're such q bridga built.
~
A&TEnr-A cantra1Iv Iaeated hs.ei.
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Our streets are not only in horrible
condition, but the crossings are almost
impassable. IF the town council can
not give pedestrians brick or shell
crossings on our principal thorough
fares, let plank. at least. be put down
20 that people can move from one street
ID another.
W. would also call atten tion of our
street commissioner To the bad condi-
tion of the side walks. Why are not
slle oWpeTs Of property required to
ksep their banquettes well graded and
properly drained. We alao notice the
appearance of that nuisance, again, of
aalf drunken, noisy men blockading
some corners of our principal streets,
particularly on Saturdays and Sun
days Our citizens should give the
constable their moral support in squel-
ehing these blotches upon deeency and
gp0d order. 20 that ladies may walk
ealr siioronghiares without fear Of hav
iAg their ears shocked by language too
eresS even for man to hear. We will
Aeiek 60 these subjects again.
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LosT. Mr. j. wv Richardson, of Jea-
nerette, La, has lost 4 Communication
ticket issued to him BY the Morgan
Railroad Company. Amy one leaving
the same at this office, or returning it
to him, will be suitably rewarded.
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A party of men were discussing the
Sullivan and Ryan mill on last Tuesday
evening, when very tired looking
young man, with exhausted steps,
walked up TO the throng. With half
closed eyes he listened to the conver-
sation about the two pugilists, and at
last delivered himself thusly "Gemlun
you may say what you please bout
Raddy Pyan and son-Jullivan, but.
lhicl there is q man in Op. er-lousers
that'll whip 'em both; they can't
knock him down, but If they'll stick ter
him few hours, he'll down EN- in ev-ry
round gow bet" why, who is that %
qnsried more than one voice. With a
mint disconsolate smile, he murmured !:
1J-Jolin Bar Barlycorn He's downed
me half dozen times in the last hour"
No one disputed the fame of this antag-
anist, and his badly wounded victim
moved on with slow and unsteady steps
h search of soft place in our macad
amized streets for having the next
round.
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0nr good deeds rarely cause much
gossip among our fellow citizens, but.
onr evil ones leap immediately into
notoriety.
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JUDICIAL NOTICES
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION
Probate Court, Parish Of 81. Landry, No 43l5
Estate OF CARLorrA EILERT
Whereas, Leopold Geudchaux, OF ST. Lam
dry, has applied by bis petition to be appoint
ed administrator of the estate of Carlotta
Eilert. deceased late of the parish of st. Ian
dry:
Therefore. any person intending to make op-
position to said appointment will file the same
in writing, in my office, in the town of Opelou-
sas, within ten days from the present notice.
JAMES D. CHACHERE.
Feb. l3, 1882. Clerk.
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Remember the Grand Ball at Vermil-
ionville to-night. A special car will
leave here at half-past O'Clock this
evening, and return from Vermilion-
vile at 2 o'clock tomorrow morning.
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= centrally located bnsi-
as seaaa one on Main street prefer
Apply Il sliis effiee.
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FOE RENT.

TVHE large dwelling house, in Opeousas
IL known as the Overton property.
Also, the rear room OF the office of Jos. NJ.
Moore, Esq.
For further information apply at this office,