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The Opelousas courier., 1882-09-02

PuBLIC SALE,
Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No. 1858
ESTATE OF LOUISE LEMoNE.
By virtue of all order of the Hon. the Dis
trict Court iii and for the parish of st. Landry,
there will be sold at public auction. to the
last and highest bidder, by the undersigned
tioneer, at the last residence of deceas ed, i'll
Old Grand Prairie, parish aforesaid. on SAT
URDAY, the 14th day Of October, 1882 tho
following described property, belonging to
the estate of Louise Lemoine, deceasfSy 90
wit:
resided, situated i'll Old Grand Prairie, in said
parish, containing sixty arpents, together with
all the improvements and appnrtenances; said
plantation Is bounded north by Bayou Croeo-
Ollie, east by Jean Pierre Ortego, south by
Aehille Fontehot, and west by Gervais FOn-
tegot. E,.,s.. !. os.
G. One mare and colt, one filIy, one mule,
one plow, one harrow, one branding iron,
household furniture, kitchen utensils, &c.
Terms and conditions. = All the movable
property and enc hundred dollars on the pur-
base price of the plantation to be paid cash
on delivery the balance of the purchase price
of tile plantation to be paid III two equal
nual iustallments from the daNnof sale. Pur-
chaser or purchasers to furnish security to the
satisfaction Of the administrators, and in case
OF non payment at maturity, eight per cent
per annum interest shall be added and fur
theE interest OF ten per cent shall be added as
attorneys fees III the event suit is instituted
privilege and special mortgage shall be re-
tanned ON said plantation until the same is
finally paid for
JEAN z. DENIS LAFLEUR,
Sept. g. 1882 st Jont Administrators.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-09-02

The active commercial season is
about to begin and the crops will soon
be rushing into market, reviving trade
and business, which have sdroeped
through the summer months. It is uni
versally conceded that the press is the
most powerful medium through which
to disseminate every species of knowl-
edge, and is the gigantic lever to con-
troll the operations of men. Those who
wish to succeed in every enterprise and
undertaking seek the influence Of the
press, as the snrest, safest, cheapest
and most convenient method of achiev-
ing their aims. Show us liberal adj
vertiser and we will point you to . man
who has'no such word as s'fail'' ms
cribed on his banner. He appreciates
and knows the value of type and prin-
tsr's ink.
The COURIER affords a splendid me-
dunn for this method of disseminating
information. A journal widely known
and with large circulation, no better
means could be afforded business men
OF every class to make known their
I" stock in trade. Z" Our rates are re-
markably low. and within the reach of
all classes. Ifyou wish your business
known and desire to succeed, patronize
the COURIER.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-09-02
AssEssOEl,s NOTICE.

q HAVE been instructed by the State au-
4 thorities to correct my assessment roll, in
cases where there las been loss of property.
or depreciation in value, by reason of the
overflow. Therefore, all persons who have
changes TO make in their assessment should
state their eases to me at Opelousas within
the next thirty days.
OCTAVE FONTENOT.
August 26, 1882. Assessor.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-09-02

We regret to learn that much sick
hess prevails In our usually healthy
parish 1t this time. II il mostly chiils
and bilious fevers, doubtless arising
from the late excessive rains and fre-
auent north winds.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-09-02

rlis attention Of families, as we'll as
u agenta and dealers, is called to the
advertisements of Mr.. Henry 10th, 645
North Broad street, Philadelphia, in
another colum. He claims that ut the
low prices there given he sells the finest
sewing machines ever invented.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-09-02
The N6organ City Custom 5Eeuse.
Thibodaux Sentinel.

People who go to Morgan City will
find United States Custom House i'll
that fourishing village. In it will be
found one collector, four inspectors and
two boatmeu, whose salaries are
annually $1,000 SO.
And new gentle reader what do you
suppose is the amount of revenues these
seven men collect for the Government
Treasury Just $235 Sc per year. Is
it not ID wise government to employ
seven men to do what one could do :?
This Republican party is great eco
nomical party that is excessively care
full of the peoples money.
And there are 35 collection offices
like. this that are pouring dollars into
the treasury by the teaspoonfull, and
dragging them out with both hands.
=. But they all pay 10 per cent toward
Kellogg's and Darrall's election funds.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-09-02

sEaea indebted to this Office are
kasE italy but sGrslostly requested 20
Forward and settle hit their ear-
AAaa aeeuveHience we haye made ar-
shlsnts for The purchase cf q power
l'lAas, md incurred other necessary *
'aszss With the hope that those who
Es ssaebted to US would settle their
''7s|s bills this Or next month, and We
Azl tlsey viii not dissppoint ns. We
ss money badly and those who pay
3 Hzesllptly will confer great fasyor
The Opelousas courier., 1882-09-02

The Hon. T. G. Manning, Of Rapides.
late Chief Justice, has been appointed
Associate Justice Of the Supreme Court
q ah The vacancy caused by the death
NJ she late Judge Vim. M. Levy. Gov.
MeEueFy could not have made Il better
appointment, and tho whole State will
enslOrse his selection.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-09-02

Hope Hook Il Ladder Co. will have
teD cars OH their excursion to-morrow
Sunday. From what the managers
toll as, there will be- q sufficient num-
bar of sxcnrsio0ists to fiil the whole
train, L,,ek out for your tickets, or
aoassIody will get left.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-09-02

Tie many friends of DIR. T. Chacher6
will Us pleased to learn that he has
braval5 rallied, and is now in fair way
to recovery frsm the serious illness
which had caused SO much alarm and
aistreas to his large circle Of relatives
and friends last week.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-09-02

Thanks to oGr friend, 'Claude,'' news
dealer. At the Post Office, for a copy of
the Tsras S!iftings Of Sept I'd. Claude
Is big g Sitter" himself in the way of
hnm0r and news.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-09-02

Gen. ]. Fiased King, Representative
Ii Congress- from the Fifth Louisiana
District. was renominated Wednesday
By the Democratic Convention, at Mon
roe, on tile first ballot.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-09-02

FIaEMEA, ATTENTION. The mem
bsrs Of 0pelousas Fire Co. No. / who
ire going on the Excursion to Alsxan-
iiria tomorrow are requested to call at
tie COURIER effice day and secure
their badges for the occasion
The Opelousas courier., 1882-09-02

CLUBBING. We will club our paper
with tile New Orleans Times Democrat
on tile same terms as we did last year
with the Democrat, viz. F.: $3.50 per
annum for the two papers. Send in
your subscriptions without delay.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-09-02

The lumber is ON the ground for
building q bridge across the bayou
Tesson, just above the College build
ings. leading frem the railroad to the
Catholic Church.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-09-02

Let's all give the Hook g. Ladder Co.
a lift tomorrow, and at the same time
enjoy pleasant trip to Alexandria
aRd return-only 30 will do it.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-09-02

Some Of the public roads in this par
lsll ere said to be in horrible condi-
tloa and sadly need the attention Of the
Eead asorseers. Tie road leading out
e taNn towards the South is disgrace
stle community wagons lave begged
~ II two or three times this week. al
aioat within stones throw Of the Ger
Fgation line.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-09-02

8uE District Court meets on next
Apnaays the 4tIl inst. There are quite
\ nuaaber Of prisoners confined N our
Fafialf jaiI, charged with crimes rang
asefn murder down to petit larceny.
tsFe il also quite an extensive civil
.saskss 90 be disposed Of, and the APP
h1oAslling term, therefore, promises to
e ere Of labor and Of much interest to
see aIlcera Of the court, the members
s. - bar aad to the grand and petit
l.IgkA.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-09-02
EigIaty-Fiye Dollars Lost.

'You do not tell me that your husband is
up aud entirely cured by SO simple medicine
Is Parker's Ginger Tonican ''Yes, indeed,
do" said Mrs. Benjamin to her neighbor, land
after we had lost eighty-five dollars in doc
tors bills and prescriptions. Now my hus-
band feels as well as ever"
The Opelousas courier., 1882-09-02

Reader. are you thinking of pnrchas-
ing u piano? If so, call on us, and we
can make the terms easy for you, no
matter whether it is Steinway that
you want, or Knabe, Hale, Weber,
Pleyel Fischer, Pease, or Behr Bros.
You will save money by it.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-09-02

Caterpillars were reported on two
farms in Bellevue on last Thursday. We
hope it will prove mistake, and that
no damage will be done.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-09-02

The Republican Congressional Gem
naittee at Washington have decided to
recagnize Kellogg as the regular nomi-
nes of the Third District Convention Of
this State.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-09-02

Let pupils bear in mind that Capt
Taylor's school opens on next Monday,
the 4th. Let all come on that day,
and begin their classes together.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-09-02

E. Latreyte, Esq, at the New Orleans
Cheap Store, is constantly in receipt of
fresh groceries, dry goods, etc. Giye
him call and he viii please you.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-09-02

The american 4gricultufist for Sep
tember is very full of valuable inform
alton for Farmers, Gardeners, ana
Honsekespers. with a choice depart
ment for the Young. Among the lead
ing contributors are Pref. G. G. Swal-
low, of Cornell University, ON Butter !;
Col. F. d. Curtis on Pigs for Profit j;
Prof. j. w. SanborR, efeYanever IN.
H. Agricultural College, on Economic
Feeding in Winter; D. z. Evans, Jr.,
on Rearing Pure bred Fowls; Prof. j.
P. Roberts, Cornell Agricultural Col
lege, on Ensilage and Silos. Among
the seventy engravings are those of
Autumn Shooting; Cutting Corn Is
cuts) A Cheap Ice House; Fruit Lad
der; Prairie Cottage Costing 5000
Is cutsl, Folding Poultry Crate e
cutsl; Medium Sized Barn "a cuts) !;
Pitchfork Holder; Sheep Pens. In
the Household are illustrations of a well
arranged Pantry; Work Box Needle
Book; &c. The Doctors Talks are
profusely illustrated: The Notes for
the Month for the Farm and Garden
give much valuable and timely inform
alton, and the Humbug columns show
up various swindling schemes. Or
ange Judd Co., Publishers, Isl Broad
way N. Y. $50 per annnm; single
copy, Is cents.
1875 deposited ut the COURIER Of
flee will secure both the 1griculturist
and this paper for one year.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-09-02
OF ADMINISTRATION.

District Court, Parish Of 81. Landry, No. 1856
Estate OF FREEMAN BURR.
Whereas, Charles Freeman Burr. OF the par
ish of st. Landry, has applied by his petition
to be appointed .lative testanentary executor
of the estate of Freeman Burr, deceased, late
of st. Landry parish
Therefore any person intending TO make OPP
position to said appointment will file the same
I'm writing iu my office, in the, town OF Opeiuu-
sns. Within ten DAYS from he present notice.
~ JAMES O. CHACHERE
aus % 1882 Eierk.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-09-02

See advertisement of the Oakland
Saw Mill in another column. This mill
can fill orders on short notice for any
quantity or quality Of lumber, either
cypress or pine. on the most favorable
terms and satisfactory manner Make
4 note of III.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-09-02

Another new lot of jewelry watches,
clocks, diamonds, sIlverware, speeta-
clee, etc, received By r. Mornhinveg.
Repairing neatly done.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-09-02

The attention of parties who lost
property during the late overflow is
called to tho Assessors notice publish
ed elsewhere.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-09-02
A Yfgorouas GroWth

Of the hair is often promoted by using Par
ker's Hair Balsasn. Il always restores the
youthful color end Iustre to gray hair. gives it
new life and removes all irritation aud dam
druH
The Opelousas courier., 1882-09-02

Go TO tbs ST. Landry Planning Mills
for doors, sash, blinds, door aud win
dow hnnaes and nything in the line
of planipg mill work.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-09-02

Many improvements are going on in
our town. Several new buildings are
about finished, and others will soon be.
We are having some substantial work
done OH the CoURIER building, TO meet
the wants Of our new press which is to
arrive in few days.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-09-02

Direct from David Landreth, tcrop of
1882 all seasonable seeds for Fall and
Winter planting, at 3. n. Littell's
Drug Store.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-09-02


ago, of a quantity of jute frem Point
Coupee parish. This jute was planted
after thB overflow had gone dewn and
was consequently barely three ncnths
old, but such is the adaptability of eur
sell to juts that it had attained, in
that short period of time, height of
10 feet. Mr.. 7. H. Harang. who is in-
terested in jute culture aud particular
~ in the process for disintegrating it
and reducing the fibre, coming into our
Office Friday. asked for piece of this
jute to experiment on. Saturday morn
ing he returned it to us, reduced to
fibre aud in perfect condition for the
manufacture of bagging- all of which
had been accomplished by his process
in "a hours. Several varieties of fibre
had been produced, the long, the rough
aud the cembsd, but all in condition
to be at once utilized in making bag
ing. This work was done by hand, aud
did not require the long tedious water
process, which takes 10 days at least to
prepare the jute, and which, in addi-
ton, is very expensive.
Mr.. Harang is organizing cempan y
for the treatment of jute, and hopes to
be soon able to erect an experimental
machine which will show the value OF
his process. He claims that this ma
clipe will be able to disintegrate 1O,-
600 pounds of jute in "a hours.-N. O.
Times Democrat, Hug 27.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-09-02
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIONS.

District Court Parish ST La''dry, No. 4362.
@ ESTATE OF DAVID MANUEL.
Whereas. Louis Young. of the parish of st.
Landry, has applied by his petition to be ap-
pointed administrator of the estate OF David
Manuel, deceased, late of the parish Of st.
Landry
Therefore, any person intending to make OPP,
position to said appointment will file the salho
in writing, in my office, in the town OF Opelou-
sas, within ten days from the present notice.
JAMES o. CHACHERE,
Sept. 2, 1882. Clerk.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-09-02

All aboard for Alexandria to morrow
only % for the round trip.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-09-02

Ifyon want TO buy ne,0 piano or
organ, ceme and see Us. We can tell
yoa how to save some money in such
a transaction.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-09-02

An eighty five thousand dollar fire
swept away the business portion Of the
town of Farmerville La, last Tuesday.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-09-02

First class groceries at rock bottom
prices at the Gilt.Edge Grocery, H. E.
Estorge, proprietor.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-09-02

Divine services will be held at the
Methodist Church tomorrow Sunday
at ii a. m.; aud in view of the fact
that District Court will open Monday
for the trial of a great number of i'm
portaht criminal cases, and that judg-
ment and sentence will be pronounced
on many, Rev. Mr.. Hough will preach
on the subject of The Judgment and es-
pecially invites all the officers of court,
lawyers and litigants, to be present at
the service.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-09-02

Rev. Mr.. Lewis will preach at the
Court House to morrow Sunday at L
a. m. and at 7:30 p. m.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-09-02

A large quantity Of pine flooring and
ceiling now on hand at the Sc, Landry
planning Mills, cheap fol cash.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-09-02

Why go to New Orleans for doors,
sash, blinds, etc, when you can get
them at the St. Landry Planning Mills
for the same money /?
The Opelousas courier., 1882-09-02

Senator T. S. Fontenot was in town
day or two ago, and gave very
gloomy account Of the cotton crop in
his sectien of the parish-Chataignier
He says that where 1000 bales were
made last year, only about 800 bales
will be gathered this season under the
most favorable circumstances in the
future.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-09-02

When thirsty, remember the Gem.
1t Is set below the COURIER Office, and
il supplied with the best of liquors, ci-
gars, &c.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-09-02

Heavy showers of rain fell again
yesterday Friday.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-09-02

If your watch. clock or jewelry needs
repairing take it to r. MornhTaveg; or
if yeu have none he will sell you one
cheap; cash paid for old gold and silver.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-09-02

FoR SALE OR RENT. - A new town
residence, neat and convenient, suita-
Bile for small family, with two acres
Of Land, enclosed. Will be sold cheap,
or rented low TO a good. tenant. Apply
at this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-09-02
JUDICIAL NOTICES


DUBLiC SALE.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-09-02

Every person owning even small
garden spot should set out small fruits,
and to knew ohen, hoa0 and evhat to
plant; send to A. NJ. Purdy, Palmyra,
N. Y. for his catalogue. sent free to all
applicants; or 25 cents in stamps will
get his 64 page Small Fruit Instruct
Or" He also publishes twenty page
monthly paper, called The Fruit Recor-
der and Cottage Gardener, price $l.OO
per year, or from this time to Decem-
Der, 1883, only $l.O0. He sends spe-
ciiiien COPY free to all applicants.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-09-02
We are always pleased to publish

communications from our patrons, or
others, which COZ tain items of news, or
that discuss questions of public and
general Importance. We would be
glad to have several correspondents
located in different portions of the par
ish that would furnish us regularly
with all the occurrences of interest
Which transpire in their vicinity. We
believe it would add to the interest of
the paper by making it contain more
home news. We would also be glad
to have those who feel so disposed to
discuss matters of general interest to
the parish.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-10-26
FIRES AND CASUALTIES.

HARMAN s. CoNGER. Judge of the
twelfth circuit of Wisconsin,, died at James
vile Sunday.
Four of the victims of the Hoosac tun-
mel disaster have died, and two others Can
not long survive.
WESLEY RICKRTTs, JR., q well-known
young merchant of Baltimore, fell of
Smiths wharf and was drowned
A COLLISION of passenger trains at
Salem, Kansas. caused the infiction of
serious injuries on several persons and
the destruction of both engines.
THE Illinois board of health reports the
prevalence of smallpox in Aurora, and
urges upon all local boards the necessity
of vaccination before cold weather sets in.
EUGENE BoGARDUs, the eldest son of
the famous shot, was fatally injured by
being thrown from a train at Talladega,
Alabama, by sudden lurch of the car.
PLEURo-PNEUMoNIA has appeared
among the cattle near Lancaster, Penn.
J. FL. Saunders of Chicago, president of
the cattle commission, pronounces Balti-
more and the adjacent farms hotbed of
the pestilence,
A BROKEN rail near Sandusky threw a
passenger car from the track, seriously
ipjuring William II. Lingard, Alice LIN
gard and several others who were taken
to Sandusky.
A FIRE which broke out on pier No. s
at Philadelphia consumed two tug-boats,
the narrow guage freight depot, and
large amount of freight, the loss being
100000.
DURING storm Sunday night at FAIR
field, Iowa, wild ducks gathered around
hon oil afvIn
out all but one, breaking several globes.
Nearly 200 dead birds were picked up in
three hours.
AN engine on the South Park road in
Colorado was taking a fat-car down a
steep grade when collision occurred
| with mule which stood on the track.
Conductor Bludsoe and two men were in
stantly killed, but the engineer and fire.
man saved themselves by leaping.
DURING Wednesday night, at a hospital
in Montreal, conducted by the Sisters of
Charity, Mrs. Joyce, the wife of mer-
chant, and farmer, who were suffering
from the delirium tremens, each sprang
from the upper floor and were found dead
on the grass plat in the morning.
NEARLY forty thousand citizens of Pat
terson, Il. j., have this fall been vaccinat-
ed, but three responsible physicians state
that the virus used, which came mostly
| from the Clifton farm, was spurious.
SmalI-po1 is rapidly spreading
| The Irish National Conference assem-
bled at Dublin Wednesday, Parnell pre-
siding. The platform was occup ed by a
umber Of prominent men. including the
Lord Mayor of Dublin and the extreme
Irish members of parliament. Egan.
treasurer of the land league, presented
his report, and stated that s250,000 passed
through his hands. Parnel presented
the programme of the conference, which
declares for home rule and the right of
tenant-farmers to become owners by pur-
chase. He denied that there had been
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-10-26
Thirteen Thousand Autographs.
New York Sun,

A gentleman with a mass of white
hair, flowing whiskers, 81 resolute
mouth, and eyes in which there was
an expression of grim determination,
sat bolt upright in his chair, yester-
day, in the sub-treasuIy building,
signing his name on the new gold GER
titicates with the regularity and pre-.
cision of an automaton. It was Assis-
tant Treasurer Thomas G. Acton in the
act of trying to keep ahead of the de.
mand.
"What-is-it2" he asked with a
rhythmical accentation in keeping
with the mechanical swingof the hand
holding the pen.
'Tbe San sent me down to see you
sign the new certificates"
''Sit down"
Chow does it go?"
IL am-twenty-nine million-of dol
lars-ahead Of-the demand"
''Do you sign all day long?"
"Neyer stop-from nine till five
ever fora lunch. Signed seven
thousand times-in three-days. Thir.
teen thousand signatures since
the Sd inst"
isn't it getting rather monotonous?'
Well. [ am-becoming = some
what-satiated.
"The Washington dispatches say
that you asked for the privilege o.
signing all of the new certificates"
cts lie; the job was giyen-to me
and-Tm bound to do it. There are 8
hundred millions-in the house-bu
[ will-get through"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-10-26
GENERAL NOTES.

The Hayemeyer Bros, of New York
have purchased two squares of ground in
New Orleans and will erect sugar refG-
cry thereon. The price paid was $780,
900.
THE new bridge of the Northern Pacific
Railroad over the Missouri river, at Bis
mark, was tested Monday and formal ly
opened to traffic. The structure is pro-
nounced one of the finest In the country.
TIE Illinois association of ex-prisoners
of war, with membership of $50. will
hold its annual meeting in Decatur, No
vember 2.
The Hebrew Immigrant Aid society of
New York has resolved to notify the COM
mittees in London, Paris, and Berlin to
forward no more refugees to this country.
BENZ LKGAULT, of Beauharnais, P. O.,
has distinguished himself by bringing a
suit to prevent a widowed sister 65 years
old and worth 100000, from marrying a
young man.
TIE short-horn herd Of F. J. Megib-
ben, of Cynthiana, Kv,. was sold at auc-
tion recently for $4,000, an average of
$500 each.
THE negroes of Rhode Island assembled
at Newport recently and resolved to give
their political support to whoever showed
the most regard for their rights and feel
ings, and demanding fair representation
in office.
THE St. Paul chamber of commerce
adopted resolutions requesting the attor-
ney general of the United States to OBJ
tain an in notion restraining the deposit
of mill refuse and sawdust in the Missis-
sippi and other navigable rivers in Min
nHSOta