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St. Landry democrat., 1883-10-06
DUBLIC SALE.
ESTATE OF LUTHER YOUNG.
No. ST46,
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.


BY virtue Of an order Of the Honorable Dis
riot Court in and for the parish Of st. Landry,
there will be sold at public sale, to the last and
highest bidder, by the undersigned administra-
tor, at the last residence Of the deceased on
Bayou Boeuf, on THURSDAY, October 18th,
1888, the following described property belong
ing to the estate of Luther Young, deceased,
tO-Wit
Lots Nos and Q Of the process verbal Of sue
.cessional sale of Luther Young, made February
18TH, 1875, consisting together OF one hundred
acres bounded on the north by lands OF Payne,
cast by lands formerly belonging to D. w. Will
liams now to Payne and Townsend, south by
lands of Lucinda Lewis, now wife OF Baldridge,
and west by Bayou Boenf.
Thirty five head. more or less of gentle cat
tie, horses and mares.
Terms and cOnditions.-Immovable property
to be sold for onefourth of the purchase price
cash, the balance in four equal annual Install
inents from day OF sale, purchasers to furnish
notes secured by special mortgage and vendors
privilege, bearing eight per cent per annum
interest from date till paid with stipulation on
their part to pay ten per centum additional for
counsel fees in case they be incurred. Person
al property to be sold for cash for all adndica-
items up to and under ten dollars and all adju-
slicatiOns over ten dollars one-tfth thereof pay
able cash and the balance payable January 1st
1884. purchasers to give their promiss0ry notes
with eight per cent per annum interest from
date with two solvent suretes in soido.
WILLIAM III. LEWIS,
sanf liz &c Natural Tutor
St. Landry democrat., 1883-10-06
MISCELLANEOUS.
OPELOUSAS FEMALE INSTITUTE,
Opelousas, st. Landry Par. La.

fuylaas RESTITUTION will resume dlt-
ties Monday, September 3d. 1883, under the
immediate supervision of Mrs. NJ. NJ. Hayes
and Mrs NJ. A. Davis, with competent assist,
ants. The scelastic year consists OF forty
weeks.
TERMS OF TUITION.
Preparatory Department, per month $ 2 50
Academic " w
Music. with use of piano Is :. 90
boarding, including washing, lights
and fuel per month liz w
Embroidery, wax flowers, painting,
drawing, each, extra. TO 90
DISCIPLINE.
The government of this school is strict but
parental, no hard tasks or restrictions are I'M
posed but every student must comply with the
rules, and must prepare up to the measure OF
her ability, the lessons assigned.
Our course of study and mode of instruction
are designed to train the mind to the habits OF
correct thinking and thorough investigation
No student will be allowed to enter higher
classes without thorough preparation. Parents
and guardians may rest assured that the man.
ners, health and morals of their children and
wards shall receive due attention.
No deduction for absence, unless in case OF
protraeted Illness. The location of this town is
healthful and easy of access. The boarding
department il under the immediate charge OF
Mrs. Hayes. Boarders will provide themselves
with blankets and towels.
For particulars. address
Mrs. NJ. NJ. HAYES,
july IS Principal
St. Landry democrat., 1883-10-06
NOTICE !!
LAND OFFICE, at New Orleans. La. !,

LAND OFFICE, ut New Orleans. La
Sept. 5th, 1883. )
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice OF his intention
that said proof will be made before the Judge
or Clerk Of Court at Opelousas, La. on the 24th
of October, 1883. viz JAMES HUFFPAu ER'
for fine northwest quarter of section twenty
three township ten south range one east south
west district Louisiana
He names the following witnesses TO prove
his continuous residence upon and CULTIVATION
of said land, viz Thos. Perry. Gustave Faux.
Crawford Perry. and Joseph Stokes, all OF st
Landry parish, La. .nrr
sept Ct Register.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-10-06
NOTICE !!
LAND OFFICE at New Orleans. La,

LAND OFFICE at New Orleans. La,
Sept. 5th, 1888.
Notice IS hereby given that the following
tn make final proof in support Of his claim, and
chat tn said proof will be made before the Judge
or clerk Of court at opelousas La eo on I 18th Of
October 1885, viz Homestead NO 1872 y9seph
.auarter of section nine township ten south
range one east southwest district OF La
he names the following witnesses to prove w,
Of said land. viz Gustave. Faulk. Thos Perry,
Crawford Perry and Jos Hnffpauer all OF st.
LANDRY parish. La. C. B. DARRALL,
sants r. Register.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-10-06
DUKLIC SALE.
ESTATE OF THEoTIsTE FoNTEsoT.
No. 445S.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.

BY virtue Of an order of the Hon. the District
Court in and for the parigd of st. Landry,
there will be sold at public auction to the last
and highest bidder at the last residence of Ma
RE Sydalise Trahan, deceased, at FAnse Bour-
beuse, in this parish, on WEDNESDAY, Octo-
her oath, 1888, by the undersigned, the follow
ing described property belonging to the estate
of Theotiste Fontenot, deceased, to-wit
Thirty arpellts of wood land situated in Ba-
You Dozas woods, in this parish and State, and
being part and the extreme portion of tract
of land designated as item one of the estima-
tive inventory OF said estate. bounded north
by land of Alcide Rozas, south by lands of
sTheophile p S. FOntenot, east by public lands
and west by the remaining portion of said
tract.
Terms-CASH.
PIERRE COURyILLE, Jr.,
sept 22-5t-lit Natural Tutor.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-10-06
1DUBLlC SALE.
. ESTATE OF JOHN Z. sUDDITH.
No. 4276.
PROBATE DOCKET. DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
-----s-----.--.
'nNaJRllG SALE.

BY virtue OF an order Of the Hon. the District
Court in and for the parish Of st. Landry there
win be sold at public auction to the last and
highest bidder, by the undersigned administra-
tor ut his store in Bayou ChicOt settlement,
on TUESDAY, October 9th, 1888. the fol-
lowing described property. belonging TO the es-
tate OF John L. Suddith, deceased to- wit:
A certain tract or parcei of land with all the
improvements thereon, situated 10 Bayou en-,
more or less, bounded north by lands
of samuel Haas, south by lands supposed
to he public lands, east by lands OF Samuel
Haas, and west by lands of Samuel Haas, and
being the place where deceased last resided.
Terms and CondItions-Fo Cash to the am
cunt OF Twenty Five dollars and upon credit
for the balance, said credit to be in two equal
annual installments from day Of sale, pnrcnase
sers to give their notes pay able to the order OF
administrator with eight per cent per annum
interest from day Of sale until paid, notes to be
secured by special mortgage and vendors
privilege and two solvent securities.
SAM HAAS,
sept est Administ ratOr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-28

derpAid county attorneys. Final jurisdiction
should be conferred upon police courts and
trial justices for all violations of our game
laws. regardless of the amount of the penalty.
The deer this year have not been As numer-
Gus as last. Had not the new Law been put
in force, they would have been all destroyed.
Entire possession of the game of the State
had been taken by q worthless class of men
melted to its destruction by middle men. who
reaped larger share of profit. The part
ridge or ruffled grouse is plenty in some Sec
tons this year. and very scarce in Others.
FIsHwAYs.
We have this year ordered FIVE fishxays
In response to urgent petitions of local resi-
dents of the sections of the State where
called for. OF the one at East Dover. the
time has expired within which the structure
was ordered and no notice whatever. by APP
peal or otherwise, has been taken of our ex-
pressed wishes. Process will be commenced
next spring for the enforcement of the Law
and recovery of the penalty. An excellent
fishway has been built at 3rownville by ia
son Briggs. A fshway has been built at the
outlet Of Newport lake, in Newport
village, by C. II. Merrill, Esq. Two
fishway.. from plans rendered by II. Buck,
Esq, civil engineer, are in process of con-
struction on the Saco river.
REPORTS
From several influential gentlemen are ap-
pended. One from S. B. Hunter is interest
ing reading These were four prosecutions
and convictions in the April and October
term of court in Washington county for kill
ing game illegally. Daniel Dunbar, Virgil
Richards were fined so each and costs, for
killing woodcock on Sunday. Our efforts to
bring crust hunters to justice were fooled by
the misplaced sympathy of the Grand Jury.
letter is printed from II. X. Taylor, who
speaks strongly in favor of present game
laws. list of 81 parties indicted for illegal
game shooting, detected through the agency
of c. n. Wormwell, detective, is printed;
also list of fish and game wardens of the
State. A list of fish commissioners of the
different States and Territories and the Prov
inces is given.
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GARDINER.

Rev. r. W. jenkins was in the city
Wednesday, making arrangements for NOV
ing bis family here the first week in January.
John Dennis of Cornell University class
of 81, is home for the holidays. He speaks
in the highest terms of his college surround
iugs.
Merchants complain that trade for the hol-
idays is not SO good as last year.
The ice fields in the vicinity of this city
present busy appearance daily, with men
and horses, clearing the snow from the ice.
The Library Association are trying to lift
the debt that has rested upon them since the
completion of their build 1g. 1t is to be hop
ed that the grand work may be accomplished.
Christmas was duly observed in this city.
The usual services were held at the Episco-
pal church Monday evening, with an able
sermon by the pastor, Rev. L. Bradley. The
Congre gational Sunday School held an enter
tainment at their vestry Christmas eve, con-
sisting OF dramatic representation of the
marriage of Santa Claus and the Old Wo-
man in the Shoe" reeitations of Christmas
poems and singing. Two Christmas trees
bore abundant fruit for each member of the
school. Tuesday evening the Methodist
Sunday school also held an interesting enter
tainment followed by distribution of numer-
Gus presents.
Sleighing parties and sleigh rides have
been numerous for the last three days Livery
men have enjoyed the season, if the horses
have not
Miss Alice Reynolds of Augusta has been
promoted from End to LIST assistant in the
High school. vice, Miss Smith resigned.
Miss Mary Barstow declines an election to
the place made vacant by the promotion of
Miss Reynolds. Mr.. George Dorr gradu-
ate of Bates class Of 's3, has been elected
principal of High street Grammar school.
The schools in the city will commence the
winter term on next Wednesday.
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Some Foolish People

Allow a cough to run until it gets beyond
the reach of medicine. They often say. Oh,
it will wear away, but in most cases it wears
them away. Could they be induced to try
the successful medicine called Kemp's Bal
sam, which we sell on positive guarantee to
cure, they would Immediately see the excel
lent effect after taking the first dose. Price
soc and Sl.0O. Sample bottles free.
Respectfully, Bowditch & Webster.
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An interesting law case, was on trial last
week in the Somerset county court, COM
mencing Thursday and ending on Saturday.
The case was that of Alton Richardson vs.
Cyrus Noble ais. Orville d. Baker, Esq,
appeared for the plaintiff; ID. ID. Stewart for
the defendant. Some twelve years ago it
will be remembered by many, company was
formed in Pittsfield for the working of certain
petroleum lands in Canada. There was
much excitement and many, lured on by
= vision of big fortune quickly realized,
invested their money. The company
existed for short season when the bubble
burst and the concern went under. Those
Who invested their money found themselves
left in the lurch One of the prime movers in
the affair and the man who was instrumental
In organizing the company, was one James
7. Connor. One of the victims named Hol'
brook, brought suit gainst Connor to recover
the amount paid out by him. He gained his
suit before jury but the case being
carried mp by the defendant to the
law court the decision was reversed.
At the time of the excitement Cyrus Noble,
the defendant in the case on trial last week
borrowed $500 of Connor, giving him note
and, as security, mortgage on certain land,
and invested it in the petroleum company.
ne lost with the others. Connor transferred
sae mortgage to Alton Richardson. 1t had
run all this time, Noble refusing to pay the
note. Richardson sued to recover the
-"ount Of the note and interest. As before
'sa'ed the case came to trial last week and
richardson gained verdict. All the facts
.00ut the rise and fall of the old petroleum
"panY we're raked up and came out in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-28

The Executive Council gave hearing yes
terday on the pardon of Loring Griffin in
Auburn Jail for larceny. He is under SEN
tence of two years, one of which he has
served out. 1t is asserted as ground for his
pardon that he is suffering from an ulcer on
his leg and other affections. The matter was
laid upon the table until this forenoon. The
reports of Councillors Hatch and Bolster
as visiting committee to the Reform School,
were submitted.
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Wide Awake DruRuists.

Messrs. F. G. Kinsman & Co. are always
alive to their business, and spare no pains to
secure the best of every article in their line.
They have secured the agency for the cele.
brated DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption. The only certain cure known for
Consumption, Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness,
Asthma. Hay Fever, Bronchitis, or any affec-
ton of the Throat and Lungs. Sold on
positive guarantee. Trial bottles free. Reg
ular size Sl00
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-28

Time and money will be saved by keeping
Kidney Wort in the house. 1t is an invalua-
BILE remedy for all disorders of the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels and for all diseases arising
from distractions of the organs. 1t has cured
many obstinate cases after hundreds of dol
lars had been paid to physicians without OBJ
tanning relief. 1t cures Constipation, Piles,
Biliousness and all kindred disorders. Keep
it BY you. dec24teod&wlw
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.etter from . well known New York
Aucti0neer.
1l6 & lis East l4th Street,

ITO & TO EAST TIN Stftet, [
New York, May 18th, 1888.
have been troubled with an Irritation Of
the Throat and Cough for some time. l
am also a martyr to Dyspepsia. BY the adj
vice of very learned physician applied two
Allcock's Porous Plasters to my chest, and
one on the pit of my stomach. In three days
my cough was cured and my throat was we'll.
have now worn the Plasters two weeks, and
my appetite and digestion have much im-
proved. l am confident that in another week
my dyspepsia will be entirely removed. l
have never used SO pleasant and agreeable
remedy in my life. THOS. MATHEWS.
"Allcock's" is the only genuine Porous
Plaster; all other so-called porous plasters
are limitations. dec25d&wlw
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When nine out of ten persons during the
season have not escaped a cold of some kind,
is to be wondered that ten persons die every
hour during tae twentysfour. with consump-
ton? Prevent this great mortality at once
by taking Jadwin's Tar Syrup. For sale by
Allen & Co Anuusta Me dec24f&MIm
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Prompt and Reliable Job Work

.,~svs be had at the Kennebec Journal Once,
Csn large number of competent hands are CON.
sanity The on s .,ss
soI.ns =. soon a. issued. Every variety Of paper
rt !. kept on hand, as well ~ samples Of dance
a &c., vedding cards. visiting cards, &c.
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iecl4tlmh

A-Chas. Jenkins. at his fish market, OPP
posite the Journal office, keeps constantly on
hand Providence river and Norfolk oysters,
and Scarboro clans; an assortment
o. canned fish, Holsters, and fresh and corned
fish of all kinds. His goods cannot be ex-
celled for freshness and good quality.
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The Good Die Young, was once an accept
cd poetic sentiment, but recent discoveries
show the author of it to be in error. The
good, for they are the wise, live to good old
age, and use Jadwin's Tar Syrup whenever
troubled with Cold or Coughs. For sale by
Allen Co. Augusta. dec24t&w1m
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r. G. Storer will begin to-day, in one of
the stores under Eotel North. the sale of his
damaged clothing.
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ES-Mrs. L. f. Tolman will open her new
store 20 Melville street, to the public Satur-
day afternoon and evening, Dec. 18th. Her
goods are all new and will be sold at reason
able prices. Worsted, ribbons, edgings,
aressmakers supplies, Ladies and Gents
collars, ties, handkerchiefs etc, comprise a
part of her stock. Call st her store and see
for yourselves.
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quantity of candy has been on exhibit
ton in T. ID. Haskell store for several days
past, to be given to the individual who should
guess nearest its weight. Mr.. John Coughlin
was the fortunate person and receives the
confectionery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-28

The Governor has reappointed Hon. John
G. Richardson of Bath as one of the trustees
of the Soldiers and Sailors Orphans Home
at Bath. He also appointed DIR. Alfred
Mitchell of Brunswick, trustee of the same
institution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-28

Open your eyes and not your mouth when
making up your mind what kind of cough
medicine you are going to take If you don't
wish to make opium eaters of your wives and
children. Stop pouring down all kinds of
cough remedies, and use Jadwin's Pine Tar
Syrup. Sold by Allen & Co, Augusta.
Rdec24t&wlm
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C.M. Allen & Co., with their accustomed
lberality, donated large box of their choic-
est confectionery to the patients of the Insane
Hospital on Christmas day, and box of fine
cigars to the attendants.
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BuckIen's Arnica Salve.

The BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Burns, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blains, Corns. and all Skin Eruptions, and
positively cures Piles, or no pay required.
1t is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price % cents per box
For sale BY Fuller Drug Store, F. G. Kins-
man & Co. dec1d&w1y
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Councillors Cornish and Crockett, and Mrs.
Mia F. Whidden, wishing committee of the
Insane Hospital, made their annual visit to
that institution yesterday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-28

The county educational meeting will be
held at the Grammar school building in this
city on the 18th and 26th of next month.
DR.. Pepper, President Of Colby University
vill deliver an address.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-28

The annual meeting of kennebec County
Pomona Grange will be held at Winthrop,
Wednesday, January I'd. 1884, at 10 o'clock
A. NJ, with the following programme: Fore
noon, Opening exercises, Comforting degrees,
Reports of the several officers. Dinner.
Afternoon, Election of Officers, Installation
Of same. Remarks for the good of the order.
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DIR. W. B. Lapham, Worthy Master of
CAPITAL Grange, has been invited to install
the officers elect of Litchfield, which occurs
on Saturday, Jan. 5, 1884, at South Litch-
field. at lO. 30 O'clock, A. NJ.
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The trustees of the Insane Hospital with
the exception of Mr.. Manley who was in
Boston, were holding their annual session at
the Hospital yesterday. They made tour
Of the wards. They will organize to day.
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The Governor has appointed Hon. Rufus
Prince of Turner as one of the committee to
examine the Treasurers accounts, in place of
Hon. John A. Waterman of Gorham, who
has declined The committee commence
their labors the 9TH of January.
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''There is nothing true but heaven is only
the creation of a dreamy writer, while the
facts bear us out in our claims of what Jad-
wins Tar Syrup will do. 1t cures Coughs,
Colds, etc, effectually. A box of Jadwin's
Qui Vive Pills goes with every 81 bottle.
Sold by Allen & Co, Augusta.
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The Winthrop Dairying Association are
considering the advisability of erecting q
or;.t mill in connection with their creamery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-28

The ice men wear radiant faces. This
warm spell of weather not only thaws the
snow from the ice, thus saving a large bill
for scraping, but is also drawback to the
freezing process ON the Hudson, which river
has already closed over
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-28

From l.. C. Dunton, Groeeryman, corner
Green and Serei Streets, augusta.
have used Togus Cough Mixture in my
family for the past year and can safely say.
it does all it claims to do; cures coughs and
colds. know of other cases outside my own
family who were cured by its use. We con-
slider it the best remedy in the world.
decI8t&wd
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Mr.. F. E. Boothby, general passenger and
ticket agent of the Maine Central railroad.
has issued circular to give people better
idea of the business of the road. The cir
cuar contains extracts from the annual re-
port, and is of great value for reference.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-28

Mrs. Brown. an elderly lady residing alone
8, Mt. Vernon, was found dead in the cellar
~ her house, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-28

$4,000 would not purchase from me what
Swift's Specific IS. S. S. has effected in my
case. 1t has cured me of Malarial Rheuma-
tism. ARCHIE THOMAS,
Springfield, Tenn.
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heavy rain storm held sway last night
.,a . large amount of water fell. Sleighing
/. entirely destroyed this morning.
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c. 1. Hood & Co., Lowell. Mass, apothe-
carries, proprietors of Hoods Sarsapariila,
write, "We have sold Adamson's Cough Bal
sam for many years with great satisfaction"
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The Methodist Sabbath school instead of
the quarterly review will repeat the exer-
rises given by them on Christmas day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-28

rB. FIVE is cutting ice above the dam, IL
inches thick.
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non sslic Speakers and Singers find B. H.
any .'ass Z Sons Capsicum Cough Drops q
'sie remedy for hoarseness.
nov26d&wlwnr
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There will be a meeting of the executive
committee of the Howard Benevolent Union
in the Aldermen's room at o'clock. p. NJ,
to -dav.