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The Opelousas courier., 1882-12-02

There is large amount of through
cotton freight over the Morgan road at
this time. The local shipments, how
ever, are very limited.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-12-02

"
Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No. 1855
ESTATE OF APPHrA B. HooE.
Whereas, James Ray, of the parish of ST.
Landry, administrator of the above entitled
estate, has filed q final tableau of distribution
in said estate, accompanied by his petition
praying for the homologation of the same
And whereas, notice of fling of said petition
and tableau has been ordered by an order of
court bearing date Nov. l6, 1882,
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given to all
persons interested to make opposition to said
tableau, in writing, ut 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. CHACHERE,
Nov. 1s, 1882 Clerk.
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Nov. lltll, 1882.
HDUBLN SALE.

T.
Probate COtrt, Parish of ST. Landry, No. 4S7f
ESTATE OF SAMUEL HOOKS.
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 tutrix, or duly qualified auetioneer, at
the Court House in Opelousas, parish afore
said on THURSDAY, December u. 1882,
the following described property, belonging
to the estate of Samuel Hooks, deceased, to-
wit :
/. Fifteen acres of land, more or less, with
all the buildings and improvements thereon,
situated on Bayou Courtableau, St. Landry
parish, bounded on one side by Bayou Conrta-
bleaa, on the other by land of E. CAN'T, and
on another side by land of y. w. Hooks.
2. One lot of household furniture.
Terms-Cash.
LAURA CUMMINGS.
Natural TutRix.
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Cur quondam fellow townsmaH, Mr..
John Posey, has again taken up his res
idence IN 9pelousas. We welcome back
our esteemed friend among us.
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If you want to buy IL He,c plane OF
organ, come and see us. We can tell
YOU how to save some money in such
a transaction.
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Entirely Satisfactory.

Ladies wishing perfume that COM
bines novelty, del lcacy and richness,
find Floreston Cologne entirely satis-
factory.
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=. Bo9GI1D,
NOTARY PUBLIC,
Belair's Csce, 81. Landry. La.
JUDICIAL NOTICES
MEETING OF CREDITORS.
ESTATE or MARC PENE

ESTATE or MARC PENE
District Court, Parish OF 81. Landry, No. 1875
BY virtue of an order of the Honorable the
District Court of the 18th Judicial District,
aud a commission to me addressed. a meeting
Of the creditors of the estate of Marc Pene,
Diseased, will be held before the undersigned
Notary Public, at his office, IN the town OF
Opelousas. OH FRIDAY, December stl, 1882,
at 10 o'clock A. b., for the purpose of deter
mining what disposition should be made Of
she property of the estate Of said Marc Pene.
JULES GIL,
Notary Public.
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The Quaker's Whiskey so we'll known
throughout the North and East, has at
last reached Opelousas, see L. Pucheu.
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Buy your family supplies-staple and
fancy dry goods and groceries, ETC., at
G. Roos', Theo. Chachere's old stand.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-12-02

To gain health and strength, the
Quaker Whiskey can't be beat.
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Ladies' will find Camille Roos' stock of
fancy dry goods, groceries, &c, both
select and cheap. Call and see it.
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Now is the time to advertise your
holiday goods in the COURIER.
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just received at C. Roos' fresh Linn
burg and Munster cheese, Holland her.
rings and new bnckWheat.
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If you want d pure and wholesome
article, buy the Quaker's Whiskey
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HzMaNRAL.A All unusual press of hu-
sinaaa prevented us from noticing last
weak The nnptiala of Mr. ID. r. Meginley
ef eur town to Miss Lsna NJ. FontenOt,
oz Washington, On Wednesday, the 22d
nlt. Our young friend was so quiet
aboat his frequent visits to our adioin-
ing town. that moat Of us thought he
was attsadins to bis clerical duties con-
nsctea With sur conrts; bat this subss-
qnsnt ana most interesting event proved
TIT BE- uzs engaged ID d suit in more
Important Jurisdiction that involved the
dac1ea of i prizs of Ear mora value To-
hina Ian ny verdict ii orr ordinary
tEibanala Happy, triumphant Ben, We
neas haaEaily aongratnlate yoR. The
hsasifaI Wife yoa hAvs won il the
brigsAaf jeHel III ths diadem oF your
saEtlAl hapnlneaa; aud may the lustre
q nsx savs ever illnmins y0nT pathway
win saaias felicity.
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hHeaehlng IN the new Presby terian
chsroh tomorrow Sunday ID II i. n.
and at night, BY Rev. e. wv. Lewis.
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The field trials of the ---- Gun
Club begin here on the l1th inst.
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Save money by buying your dry goods
and groceries at C. Roos'.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-12-02

Try bottle Of Qaaker's Whiskey at
+. Pucheu's yen viii drink no other.
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The statement Of the State and par
ish taz collector, made to the Police
Jury, On tbs 18Th ult., showed that he
had collected, Of parish taxes and IL
esness, during the months Of September
and October, the sum of $5,347.89, Of
this amount he turned over to the Par
ish treasurer the sum Of s4,7SO.5l, hav-
ing paid $500 for advertising tar sales,
and retaining 267.SS NJ his commits
sion. This uext meeting Of the Police
Jn1y will b held On Monday, Dec III.
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Quite number of improvements are
going on in town and country.
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Public Auction,

On Saturday. Dee. 8, 1882.
There will be sold to the highest bidder, for
cash, at the residence of Mrs. NJ Lavergne, on
Main street, Opelousas-
A Lot of Household Goods and Furni-
ture;
A Lot of Pl0ws;
Reaper, Mower and Rake
And other articles too numerous to
mention.
L. A. BLACK, Agt.
0pelousas, Nov. 25, 1882. ct
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OF TABLEAU.

Opelousas, Nov. IL, 1889.
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NOTICE OF rABLEAU.

Nov. IS, 1882.
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&HERIFF'S SALE.
District Court Parish st. Landry, No i33OT.
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NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.

Nov. Is, 1882.
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Are requested to notify us when any of our
subscribers fail to take their papers from the
postofice. We helieve blanks are furnished
them for that purpose.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-01-19

We not flooded with news, this week; but still
there are few things of interest occurring.
Jim McNemee has returned to LeavenwOrth.
A. Z. Mcdaniel has returned from Rush County,
where he has been for two months. Having pur-
chased farm out there, already improved, all he
had to come back after was his girl.
Mrs. Rene Clemetson, who had a cancer in her
nose has just returned frem Cincinnati, where she
has been under treatment by the same doctor who
cured your humble servant and she also looks as if
she was cured. and is as happy a schoolgirl Yet,
when she left here, six weeks ago, to be treated she
was very gloomy. and never expected to return
alive. This makes three eases, in this immediate
neighborhood. that DIR. McLeish has successfully
treated People, do not be eaten up by cancer. but
go to him, and he cured. This is not written for
puff, but for the good of suffering humanity
We noticed Mr.. Booth putting some burglar-proof
shutters to the new store at Bremen. When tramps
go in now, at night all they have to do is to pull the
shutters to after them. light the lamp. and take their
pick Of goods, and not the risk of being dis
turbed, rs they were before.
Those boys who attend the Literary, and just be-
cause VIC have an unusual jam of strangers in at
tendance let their hearts go down in their boots are
to he pitied; while those brave little fellows who
get right up and say their pieces like little orators
need hearty applause. Come, boys. have n stiff
upper lip.
We arc to have another blacksmith shop. Mr.
Weyer, Of DoniPhan, is going to move up here. He
is an old and tried smith of Dopiphan.
One of our neighbors caught another feeding ont
Of his corn-crib-so he says-and We are patiently
waiting for developments HERETO.
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Severance rfeuus.

On Friday night next. the Literary Society," of this
city, will give grand entertainment consisting Of
music and select readings by the Troy girls" eele
brated elocutionists and musicians of your city.
Admission, p cents. Proceeds for the Public Lii
brary fund. fine time is expected. Come out, ALL
and hear a treat, and also help important enter
prise.
A. b. Symns & Co., Of Atcbison, VS.. Mrs A. c.
Mowry, occupied the attention of Justice Campbell
Friday and Saturday. Seaver for plaintiffs, Ryan
for Defendant. We understand the plaidtiffs will
appeal. The action was brought to make Mrs. Now
ry, as silent partner in firm, party to a julg-
ment against the known partner.
A. ID. Ford, night operator at this place. has ac-
cepted day position in the city Office Mt ST. joe
This is position in direct line of promotion and we
hope soon to "Archie- occupying a responsible
position at some country station.
Mr.. I. +. Drayton Jr., met with quite n serious
accident, last week, at the saw MILL log roll
ing over one of his legs. No bones were broken,
however, and ne is getting able to move around
little.
Parties are already girling up their lOius for the
semiannual political struggle. Paying debts, they
call it-and good way, lin horn.I
Five large farmers, who intended building as soon
spring opens, pooled their issues and raided our
lumber yard, on Saturday. This lumber, figured.
amounted to 5000. Mr.. Miller, like a good
Samaritan, provided for their wants. and they went
away happy. speak of this. not to puff any one but
to show that though crops were considerably short,
last season, there is more ready money in the eoun-
try, at present, than usual at this time Of year.
d. =. Harpster & Co. will soon commence the
erection Of elevator; at least it to us that
such will be rendered necessary all the other buy
ers having accommodation for rapid handling Of
grain. This is most progressive firm, and will not
long be content tagging in improvements.
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Highland Sinw.

+. j. Close and family were in town, last week,
and spent several days.
Charley Fox sold last week, his livery stable and
entire stock to Boss Vernon and Jim Haver He re-
ceived for the barn and lots, exclusive of bugges
and horses, 81 100 The new proprietors will take
possession in a few days. We wish them success in
their enterprise.
The ice harvest has fairly begun, and large guam
titles going into the icehouses 1t is not as thick
this year. usual, but is of unusually good quail
ity.
Louis Foutz, the colored man who was connected
with the shooting of VIII. Burton here, several
years ago. and subsequently made his escape from
the Troy Jail, was in town, on flying visit, last
week. If Nat Bailey is very anxious for him to serve
the rest Of his term out, is the time to nab him.
Mrs. Sallie Kemper, formerly Miss Sallie Shields,
of this place. but of Butte City. Montana Ter,
is in town, visiting relatives and friends.
We notice Sam. Young and Henry Masters on our
streets again, after their short sojourn in Troy.
They desire to say that it an. erroneous ro-
port that they picked the fuss that caused all the
trouble and furthermore that they able to pay
their fines, hut did not fit. They determined
that the matter shall be Strengthened up, and the
guilty brought to justice.
The aox3e addition to the north end of Cnmpbelrs
store room is about complete.
An elevator will also be built in the centre of the
store the second story being used for store also.
We believe this will be the largest store room in
town. being ninety feet in length.
The boys and girls have been having glorious
time skating for a few weeks past. but the ice men
putting stop to it.
We learn that the Plank Brothers have a res
taurant at the Eagle Springs, and the hungry trav-
eller can be accommodated, while down there.
We understand certain items in last weeks ''Slaw'
caused some hard feelings. This is wholly unneces
sary. We never send anything for publication when
we know it is not true, and will give pain. We jot
down facts just rs we hear them, and always
ready to retract. if convinced in the wrong.
LIsCUs
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DOnfphan Items.

The fine barn of A. Low was burned to the
ground with all its contents on the morning of Jan
uary llth. There in the barn. about four hun
dred bushels of wheat, some two hundred bushels OF
corn. several tons Of timothy hay, considerable
quantity of spring wheat, not threshed. threshng
machine sefbinder, with all the pows. cutiyators,
drills, &c, that belonged to farming, which were
slowed away for the winter. James Butler had a
drill slowed away there, ont of the weather, which
went with the balance. There is no clue ms yet
how the barn caught fire, at that time in the morn
ing. John Laughin, living on the O'Driscoll place,
the first to discover the fire, which was about
halfpast four o'clock in the morning. He went over
to Mr.. Lows and no one, yet had discovered the
fre-not even Charles Low, who was living on the
farm. not one hundred yards from the barn Laugh
lin knocked at the door, and aroused Charley and
the family. Then the fire had burned the roof so
much that it tumbling down. 1t must have got
or been set fire the roof. Tramps have hereto
fore been found in the barn, and we were informed
Saturday, that human bones had been found close
about where the fire If so, poor devil was
crematcd. The barn and contents were insured as
We understand, in two companies; the barn for two
thousand dollars, and the contents about the same
1t is Il terrible loss to Mr.. Low. Even the insurance
will not replace the barn and contents The original
cost of the barn about thirty-fve hundred dol
lars. There stock lost, as the mules were ut
Mr.. J. W. Lows, that night. The cows were in the
barnyard, and escaped. This was one of the finest
barns in Doniphan County.
Died, Miss Gertrude Spencer, daughter of Z. A.
Spencer, at here parents home, January II, 1882
aged about l6 years. This daughter had been at
school, at Emporia, Kan. and was home on vaca-
ton. Not feeling well for time and also tax
ing very severe cold. she sickened and died. All
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| RoBBrsc sroRrrs-There come to Us reports Of a
eapg of robbers that infest the country few miles
east of here and several stories Of their exploits are
related II is said that one of them went to house,
and milling ont ten dollar bill, asked the man Of
the house if he could give him two fves for it. The
| man took the two fves from his pocketbook, and
held them toward the stranger, when the latter
grabbed them, and fed from the house. bearing away
both the ten dollar bill and the change. On anoth-
er OCCASION two of the gang entered q farmhouse,
and demanded money. The proprietor of the house
! assured them be had none. But we are bound to
have money! said of the robbers. 'If you have
none, send over to some neighbor and borrow FIVE
dollars The farmer despatched his boy to q neigh
boring farmer to borrow the required amount, but
the latter had only ESQ. This he gave to the
boy, who took it home, and gave it TO the robbers
who quietly departed.
These affairs led to the following amusing episode
Last week, farmer living east Of town, started to
town with n load Of grain he sitting On the load,
while his little boy drove. About half mile below
town, he espied strange man running over the
hills, in the direction of the road he was travelling
Having heard the robber stories, the farmer made
up his mind that this was one of them; and he
not made more comfortable by the recollection that
he had check for $50 in his pocket. Upon first
thought, he leaped from the wagon, never saying a
word to the boy and at full speed toward town,
leaving his team far in the rear. He had revolver
in his pocket but determined not to risk il against
a professional robber. Looking back, he that
the stranger had passed the team without stopping,
and following him a He now con-
WINGED that the robber knew Of the cheek, and was
after him personally He redoubled his efforts and
reached town ahead Of his pursuer, making his way
up into town, while the other kept up the railroad
track toward the depot. Out of breath, the farmer
ran to the Sheriff's Office, exclaiming:
There has been an attempt to rob me. I want
you to come and arrest the man. before he escapes"
what did he do to your asked the Sheriff.
ale chased me, with pistol in his hand
Ibid you have anything to defend yourself with r.
Yes, but was afraid to risk it, as long conld
outrun him.
"Where is he nowr
Ale is down somewhere about the depot. He ran
in that direction
Proceeding to the depot, and looking in at the win
dow, the farmer clutched the Sheriff arm, exclaim
ing; There he is nOwr
Entering the depot, the Sheriff said to the stran-
ger: Where is your pistOlr
81 have pistol" he replied, looking surprised.
"Why did you run after this man :"
81 didn't after him." replied the stranger,
laughing. Il wanted to go of the train, and
thought heard it whistle, and run because l was
afraid would be too late. / wondered that he
jumped of his wagon and ran fast, but supposed
lie knew his own business"
The man who narrowly escaped being robbed
begged the Sheriff to say nothing about the affair."
and crept away.
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The following statement of William J. Coughlin,
Of Somerville, Mass, is remarkable that beg to
ask for it the attention Of our readers He says
ln the fall of 1876 taken with rioenf beeding
Of the lungs, followed by severe cough. soon be-
gan to lose my appetite and flesh. was 80 weak at
one time that could not leave my bed. In the
mer Of 1857 ! was admitted to the City Hospital
While there the doctors said had a hole in my left
lung as big a half dollar. expended over hun-
dred dollars in doctors and medicines. was so far
gone st one time a report went around that was
dead. gave up hope, hut friend told me Of DR.
WILLIAM HALLS BALSAM FOR THE LUNGS.
laughed at my friends, thinking that my case was
incurnbe, but got bottle to satisfy them, when,
to my surprise and qualification, commenced to feel
better Ny hope, once dead. began to revive. and
toda feel in better spirits than have for the past
three ~.
II write this, hoping you will publish IT, 50 that
every one afflicted with Diseased Lungs viii be in
duced to take DIR. VIM HALLS BALsAM FOR
THE LUNGS. and be convinced that CONSUME
TON CAN BE CURED. I have taken two bottles,
and can positively say that it has done more good
than all the other medicines have taken since my
sickness Ny cough has almost entirely disappeared,
and shall soon be able to go to work. For sale by
all druggists 3febsl.
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Brenner Items.

Cook & Hinekley will build n blacksmith shop,
this or the comming week, which will be run by Mr.
Viewer. of Douipban.
There are threats of n prosecution for corn steal
ing. in this ueirhborbood.
The largest crowd Of this winter WINS in attend
suce at the Rock Creek Literary. last Saturday
night
The owner of III. bor.e tsLep nm nv Iobp Scott
some time ago. came for the animal, on Sunday.
The horse was stolen from l. n. Taylor, of Whites
vile, No., by a Young man by the name Of wallac.
Wilson, who is now in the Savannah jail
The friends Of John Lancaster would like to run
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ObifuarT.

Died. December &c, 1881 near Palermo, Of apo
plexy, followed by paralysis. Mrs. julia A. Tuthil
in her fifty eighth year. How often are we called
upon to witness the workings of the Great King who
sits upon the throne, And how often are we called
to watch "dear friend" breathe their Lac. breath
Oh how solemn the thought that all must sooner O,
later, pay the penalty Of death. From dnst were
we made, and unto dust we shall return. Mrs
luthiii was woman who was respected by all who
knew her, and she was always ready to aid in sick
ness and distress of any kind. She was kind moth
er to her only child. and loving wife to her bus
band, who passed over the river Eve years before
her. But she has gone over there, to be will, him,
and there to spend eternity together.
Mrs. Tufhill was born and raised near Hallovell
Maine, and was married 20 Horafio TuthiIl nj the
age of twenty-five They remained in that State
until the year 1858, when they moved to Dominican
County, Kansas. where they lived until their death.
hrs Tutbl leaves but one child to mourn her loss.
all the rest of her family having gone before.
She united with the Baptist Church. AT Palermo.
in February. is6ss and was consistent member uu.
til her death:
Dear mother, thou art gone to that world above.
Where an Is peace and joy. and love;
But OH how can let thee ga
You who were 20 good while here beloxi
When i vas 20 young, and but mere child
Thy commands were gentle and mild
How often have leaned upou thv brsa.t
And beard thse talk Of the good and b,s.t.
Bat fhou AT gone from my mortal .irht.
In b with ny papa IN The World Of iizhf,
Bps Thy teschi,gs n ny heart dali r-nzin
I'm Gea sa.n ssseve H ftu~ his xsrsd q rsis.
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MARROW EscArE.-A colored gentleman of thi.
town, who does the brain work of turning n big
wheel is haunted by the idea that the doctors want
to kidnap him for dissectng purposes and his hours
after nightfall passed in constant dread. few
nights since he went into a saloon, a late hour, to
certain person, and to get glass of tobacco,
and some fresh air. Upon his entrance. party of
lOungers started up conversation about the small
pox having caused the keokuk Medical College to
suspend operations for the winter. They proceeded
to explain that il because many persons were
dying of smallpox, that they afraid bring in
subjects for dissection. lest it might be the body of
smallpox patient, and the students would catch
the malady. Therefore the college was closed. and
the students were directed to go to their several
homes, where there smallpox, and each one
was obliged to capture a healthy subject, and take
him on for dissection. That the two students from
the vicinity of Troy at home, and that
was their business. They were on the lookout for
subjects Their plan was to hide frequent
ed place, and when a proper subject passed along,
jump out, throw u sack his head, and smother
him. While this talk going on, the oungers
were gradually dropping out, and Mt the conclusion
Of the fearful recital the bartender remarked
"Well, fellows, it's time to shut up I'm going to
put out the lights Our frightened Ethiopian dodg-
ed out, and was hurriedly making for his roost in
high state OF the trembles, when suddenly n comp
lie Of men sprang from doorway, threw a guny-
sack over his head, and brought him down. Such
scrambling and sIualling ensued were terrific
hear. Finally the subject" succeeded in freeing
himself from the sack and the way that Scared mig
ger broke for his hole was sublime.