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DUBLIC SALE.
District Court, Parish st. Landry, No. l3,453
Mayo S. Duke VS.. His Creditors.


BY virtue of q commission issued out of the
Thirteenth judicial District Court in and for
the parish of St. Landry, in the above matter,
there will be sold at public sale to the last
and highest bidder, by the undersigned or any
duly qualified auctioneer, on the premises, at
Big Cane, in the parish aforesaid, on SA TUR-
DA Z, the 3lst day of March, 1888, at ii o'clock
a. m, the following described property, de-
pending on said insOlvent estate, as will more
fully appear by inventory on file in this case,
to-wit:
/. A lot of open accounts due to the
insolvent, Mayo S. Duke;
2. A lot of dry goods
3. Lot of groceries;
4. Lot of boots and shoes;
S. Lot of hats
6. Lot of saddlery and harness;
z. Lot of hardware;
8. Lot of clothing;
9. A lot of notions and drugs;
10. An iron safe
IL. Store fixtures;
IL. A gold watch and chain;
Is. A lot of corn
IA. A judgment against S. B. Robin
son, of Avoyelles, for $500.
Terms-Cash.
AUGUsTE PERRODIN,
March II, 1883. Syndic.
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A CARD OF THANKS.

| cannot express lii fitting language the
grateful feelings which prompt me TO return
my sincere thanks TO the gallant tiremen who
rescued my home from the burning flames,
which without their assistance would have
burned everything ia ashes
The prompt and manly way i'll which they
responded to duty's call, and the quick and
efficient manner in which they suppressed the
fiery fend, have excited in my bosom feelings
of tho liveliest gratitude; and lnnhesitatingly
second to none in the faithful performance of
their duties and the chivalrous conduct of
their members.
To this gallant society return my heartfelt
9hanks, and tender to them tue sincerest ap-
probation of their kind and efficient services.
Engine No. 3, manned with her faithful and
Jealous members, reached the place just as the
fire was about communicative with the dwell
ing the scorching heat had already caused
the white smoke to curl up into the air, and it
was h mere question of seconds to see the
flames burst out.
This gallant company acted with such celer-
lty, GOODNESS and courage, that in less than q
few minutes they had succeeded in saturatng
the house.
Engine No. was quickly followed by En-
gine No. !, which is one of the finest have
ever seen.
No. l with marvellous rapidty had raised
steam, and in spite of her weight and the
roughnsss of the roads reached the place just
in time to dispei all fear and anxiety, by send
ing such powerful volumes Of water upon the
house as served in few moments to satisfy
all that the house was out of danger
The Hook g. Ladder Company came imme-
diately after Engine No. 3, and rendered the
greatest assistance.
While regret the loss whit h l have sus-
tained / am consoled with the reflection that
without the assistance of the gallant fremen
it would have been much more severe.
For these reasons again return them, for
myself and family our warmest aud sincerest
thanks. JOHN N. OGDEN.
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Farming operations continue to move
j, welI and the crop outlook is very
encouraging at this time.
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regular monthly meeting of Opel
ousas Fire Co. No. ], next Tuesday
sv.,,ipc at Z o'clock, at Perrodin's Hall.
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g GHERIFFS SALE.
District Court, Parish st. Landry, No. 1912
nilaire Bordelon VS.. Emily cassain, nee Bell,
in Her Individual Capacity and as
Natural Tutrix, ct al.
By virtue of an order of seizure and sale
issued out of the 18th judicial District Court,
in and for the parish of st. Landry, in above
entitled snit and to me directed, | will pro-
ceed to sell at public anctien, to the highest
bidder, at the Court House door in the town
of Opelousas, parish of st. Landry, on 81 r.
URDA Y, April 2lst, 1888, at IL o'clock q. M,
the following described property, to-wit:
L. The plantation upon which the deceased
last resided, containing 100 Tone hundred and
twenty arpents, one fourth being wood land
and the balaneeopen land, together with all
the buildings and improvements thereon
bounded north by Alexandra Roy, south by
Theodore Chachere, east by bayou and swamp
Delpuenta, and west by Beckman.
Seized in the above entitled suit.
&C. DUSON,
Sheriff of the parish of st. Landry.
OpelOusas March IT, 1888
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papabottes, crosse -tetes, snipe and
..,;no teal are abundant on our prai-
.saa nnW
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Convictions.

Tie following 10 list of the eonvic-
tions in our district court up to Thurs
day night. Quite a number Of Other
cases were placed on the dead docket OF
otherwise disposed Of.
Arthur Chariot, petty larcsny-2 in
dictments Guillaume Pommier, carry.
ing concealed weapons; jules and Onil,
Leblanc, trespass; Herbert Jones, as
sault and battery; MiDgo Woolridge
assault with d dangerous weapon, will
intent to kill; Mingo Woodbridge, carry
ing concealed weapons; Octave Beyer.
II, assault with intent to commit rape
Adam Wright, larceny Don Louis Pill
kins, larceny; John McNulty, assault
and battery !; Nelson Wilkins, larceny
Frank Guidry and Octave Beverly, lar
ceny 2 indictments; Numa aud Aladit
Laviolette, larceny Benjamin I. Bar
ton, murder; Alexandra John, murder
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FOR RENT.

FHyHE TRIMMING AND PAINT SHOPS of
III Gibbs cid stand. A coed living for one
who can do both branches himself Apply TO
March 3-1ml j. GIBBS, opelousas.
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4 solefed woman was lodged in Jail
ns1e lest Thursday morning, charged
VlsIl slle murder of her husband. She
y aerllssd of having Drained him with
~ Axe' but stoatly declares that he ac1
slafhlall5 fall on i pionghahare and tlins
a'lal hiniself The wound was inflicted
q NY Monday evening, and the man
a'sa " Nsanesday, being speechless
a''a qasouseloua 10 the interval. This
eesiiflsa # Big Cane, in this parish.
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Al II the schools-private and pub
y. ara furnishing in our town.
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gbe Governor has appointed w. w.
na.on as notary public for this parish.
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EDIToRs or THE CoURIER
notice that you are putting an agent
of the Rosebank Nursery, Mr.. Schwab.
The priees for which he sells trees is q
swindle Of itself, even if the nursery waa
reliable, which is very doubtful.
Two years ago, the agents Of tho Rose
bank Nursery sold a large quantity Of
trees iii this vicinity, but if any one was
satisfied with his purchase / have not
seen him yet. These agents took many
orders for Leeomte pear trees, but no
one got any Lecomte pear trees in the
delivery, though the trees were marked
Lsoomte pear. This fact Mr. Scliwah
does not pretend TO deny.
could say more, but q word TO the
wise is sufficient. 3.
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Fine Millinery Bonnets, Hats, Rib
bons, Flowers, Feathers, ETC., at Mrs.
A. b. Chaehere's, cor. Court and North
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w. a. B0MNHI. Artist,

OPELoUsAs, LA.
DORTRAITS enlarged and finished in cray
IL on in the best manner. The prices below
include an elegant walnut and gilt frame.
Other sizes made at proportionate prices. -
Frame 16 by 90, inches wide, 5000
g III by IA, Q " &c 600
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nm game law in reference to birds
.. info effect morrow.
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ale next Legislatnre will elect u.
q eenatoF g succeed Senator Jonas.
I " AeFehoaae Clarion brings Judge r.
Nj aA'la ~ The front as the man ON
aAen' MD distinguished honor should
Y s0i 'ArEed, while tbs Claiborne Guar
.'s9 iAKafa Hon. John d. Watkins, of
S'lztAs, for the position. The Alexan-
s1'e Democrat thinks that Senator Jonas
sss,''A ne his own successor. We might
Esller and faro worse.
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ARTHUR SIMON,
Notary Public

have carefully examined the foregoing act
of incorporation, and find that the purposes
land objects of the said corporation, as specified
in said act, are legal, and that none of the pro-
visions therein contained are contrary to law;
i have therefore approved the same. Opelou-
.usas, La, March 9th, 1883. +. T. PERRODIN,
District Attorney Is JUDI. Dist. Of La.
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All the lateat and neakeat sty les of
nailIinary at Mrs. Al. B Chacllere's cheap.
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'ps hoak q Ladder Co.'s ball, last
ay night, waa 4 complete suc-
~ Nho participated in the enter
n 's' sat snjoyed themselves to their
s sasatsIlt, and The receipts were
s''Es Ey The total receipts win foot
q. ssk 500 and allowing 800 for
& g lsages profit of about 800
& ''s s. esnpany We learn that the
3sssss. 's.s9 7aEs go. will soon get up an en-
z III q n. sas of aome kind due notice Of
81 Mill bs given later,
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NOR SALE.--A good young improved ere
IL ole cow with young calf, price $25. Ap
ply to w. A. Sandoz, at Littell's drugstore.
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A true copy of the original act of incorpora-
tion as appears on file and of record in my of.
fee. Given under my hand and seal of office,
at Opelousas, La, this sth day of March, A. ID.
1888
J. B. A. FONTENOT,
Deputy Clerk and Deputy Recorder.
mrl7-5t
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OPELoUsAs, March 8th, 1883.
hereby certify that have on this day care
fully examined the foregoing Act of Incorpo
ration, and finding nothing contained therein
iu contraveation OF the constitution and laws
of Louisiapa, l approve the same.
F. FERREOL PERROD1N,
District Attorney, 18th Judicial Dist. of La.
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L. A. BLACK,
General Fire Insurance Agent,

UHIC6 UPpUsl5 HU' gan HdI1TUdu DoPo0
Opelousas, La.
LIVERY description of Fire Insurance ta-
IA ken at reasonable rates, and losses paid
without delay. The following old reliable
companies represented:
liverpool and London and Globe of England;
Home Niagara and Continental, of Ne,c York;
Fire association, of Philadelphia, and Home
Insurance Co., Of NeW Orleans. l24f
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0pelousas, Parish of st. Landry, La, March 81,

1t is better to remove than to hide
complexional blemishes. Use GLENN's
SULPHUR SOAP, not cosmetics. Sold by
druggists.
Hilps Hair and Whisker Dye, black
or brown, SO cents.
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-, Journal Of Parish School Board
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1883-01-19
Paper Gardening .
BY BESSIE VICTOR.

We derive great pleasure during thu
long winter afternoons, in poring ovel
the various catalogues of seeds. bulbs
and plants. and reckoning up in oul
minds the probable cost of what We
would like to haze comparing it sadly
with what we must hare. What field
ever contained one half so many rare
and beautiful things as we may have in
our lmaginations as we look over these
catalogues which any one may have
for a postal card ard the trouble Of
writing thereon their lame and address.
There are but few books published on
the subject of the culture of flowers, or.
namental plants and shrubs, and vege.
tables. which contain as much informa.
ton as will be found in first class
catalogue. 1t is time now to send for
them. and decide before spring opens
what seedsyou want. and then be sure
to send tor them. OF all the seeds that
l ever purchased those from Jas. Wick,
Rochester, N. Y, came :ruest to name
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Bound to Tell.

At dinner party the little son OF
he host and hostess was allowed to
come down TO desert. Having had
what his mother considered sufficien-
cy of fruit, he was told he must no.
have any more, when to the surprise Of
every one of the guests, he exclaimed ::
"If you don't give me some more I'll
tell!' A fresh supply was at once
given him, and as soon as it was finish
ed he repeated his threat; whereupon
he was suddenly and swiftly removed
from the room, but he had just time to
convulse the company by exclalming:
"My new trousers are made out ofmas
old bedroom curtains - Boston
Herald.
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It's cheering to the heart of eye edi-
tor" to see the Hone Letters" come
pouring in. We wish we had space
for all Of them. But if every depart
ment which goes to make up a good
paper, we're allowed two columns in
which to express its views, and relate
Its experience, it would take paper
about fifty times the size of the GRAPH
&c. to hold it all. So instead of grum.
bling and crying for more rom, let US
make good use of the space we have.
We frequently hear it said. "Your de-
partment is not as interesting as 1t
would be if you had more room. Why
you ought to occupy whole page y
and it always reminds me of a woman
whose house was always dirty, and
everything in it, in prime disorder.
On being asked by her husband to
keep things in better order, she replied
with emphasis DO you suppose I'm
a goin' to work my fingers off, trying
to keep clean? No, indeed! but you
just wait until We get into the new
house." Let us not wait until VIC get
into TIE new house, but try to keep
the old one clean and let us not wait
for more room, but first try to fill the
room we already have.
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THE HOME CIRCLE.
BY MRS. NJ. woLvERrcx
Home Letter.


DEAR HOME CIRcLE.-Itis such q
long long time since I have written {,
YOU that l have been fearing was
forgotten. Perhaps / may be, bu'
this letter is a reminder that my tongue
is yet able to wag, and my fingers We,
able to use the quill. In fact my folks
call me "quill driver" and "blue
stocking" but very meekly / endure it.
and when they hit me rap (meta.
phorically speaking on one cheek, /
Immediately turn the other also, con-
tent to be called whatever they please
so lorg as l don't-no don't be horri-
fed--have to avaM dishes. Many and
oft the times have been that l have ran
away to the barn, or the pond, or the
woods, to get rid of the hated task. and
if l ever keep house, l will have some
kind OF patent arrangement, whereby
the dishes will wash themselves, all
slick and span clean, and dance back
20 the table, right side up with never a
crack or bruise to mar their white
ness. Yes. aoAiteness say the craze
for blue teapots and grandmother's
cream pitchers has not got hold of me.
Nov what has this got to do with
home management or housekeeping 2"
l hear some would-be critical brother
or sister say; and I reply thusly, 'just
because woman's sphere is home, is
no reason why she should net think
and talk of other things sometimes" 1t
is all right for charity" to begin at
home but for mercy sake. don't have
her stay there.
1t is pleasant to be allowed to do as
one pleases, and when we know we
are not dong tina: which will injure
others or ourselves either. it is so fool
ish to desist from that which we enjoy,
merely because others do not approve
of our doings. l enjoyed the HOME
CIRCLE very much indeed about the
time we had so many letters from diff
ferent housekeepers. But the interest
seems to have evaoorated into thin
air and the department degenerated in
to cook book, For goodness sake
let's have some food for the mind as
well as for the stomach. "Millicent"
used to come round once in a while
and there was Maria Antolnette
Hazlewood-I believe that was the
host of Others. who just
came once and were introduced and
never came again. We almost imagin.
ed them to be myths; and the best
Tor worsD of it is that l am one OF
them who only came 0nee. People who
live in glass houses should never throw
has been very tritely said; but
I am throwing few so as to induce
some one to throw back again. Our
kind editor-ess is opposed to long let
tiers so will close and say I will come
again if am admitted into the circle.
One OF 'EM.
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DR.. RuSh's Blood Root Oil has no
equal in the world as liniment or oil. 1t is
a cheap, safe. simple and sure external rene
dy for man or beast. 1t is put up in two
sizes. Price d to so cents. Sold by drug
gists everywhere,
Cnye 0f Rhumaksm in zW0 Hours.
BUFFALO, n. Y. May 9. lSs2.
DR.. RusI's Medical dissertation:
GENTLEMEN-I have been troubled with
rheumatism for two years. / tried all the
hest advertised oils and liniments, and many
first class physicians without relief The
last Doctor / visited recommended Dr. Rush's
Blood Root Oil. purchased large bottle
for 50 cents and applied it. In two hours
was relieved, and now am entirely well. Its
effects are wonderful and believe it the only
thing in the world which will cure rheuma.
tism. Truly yours
JOHN HUTCHINSON.
80 Erie st. Buffalo, N. Y.
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Farmer Boys.

Many country boys who have secur.
ed situations in the city have thrown
them up and have returned, home.
They find it easier hoeing corn than
working early and late for a jobbing
house and trying to sleep during the
sultry summer nights in the oven like
attics Of cheap boarding houses.
Their wages are very small, their food
inferior. They are overworked and
have little or no recreation. The work
required is far more latorious than that
of green hand on shipboard. They
find themselves but minor parts Of
some huge commercial machine, and
thereby beng rapidly worn out by its
merciless wear and tear. They are in
the same category as the omnibus or
car horse, and individually ofno impor-
lance TO thesgreat men at the head of
the firm in whose services they may be.
The days when it was common for
boys to begin as light porter and work
their way up to a partnership in the
firm. finishing by marrying the daugh-
Ter of the rich merchant, are found no
longer out Of the story books. We do
not now do business in that way. AS
well expect to enlist as private in the
regular army and rise, step by step. to
the position Of general. Life, health
and vigor, with intelligence, are as the
lubricating oil which diminishes the
friction Of the IRON machinery; and this
oils rapidly used up. Shall the boy
stick to the hoe and plow7 1t is hard
advice. The American farmer does
not often rank among our mlllionaires
-Ruyal 4Messengey.
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SOLD By ALL DRUGGISTS.

The above preparations are prepared
by DR.. Rush'> Medical Association, in
which DR.. Rush is associated with the
most prominent specialists of both Eu-
rope and America. Special treatment
can be obtained for any disease. These
medicines are the regular prescriptions
tor the diseases mentioned, and NEVER
FAILS to give relief
Any druggist will gladly obtain
them for you upon application or they
can he obtained Of us direct. Address,
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DIR. RUSH'S
cathartic and Anti-BdTous Pills.

PREVENTS and CURE CONSUMPTION
and piles. A sure remedy for Bilionsness,
Torpidity of the Liver, Jaundice and all Liver
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Sick and Nervous Headache. They cleanse
the stomachc and thus remove all bad tastes
from the mouth and make the breath pure
and sweet. Remove all Impurities and SAL
lowness from the complexion. Pleasant to
take and agreeable in their action. Entirely
unlike other pills. Purely vegetable. Price.
- cents.
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BUFFALO. Aug. II, 1882.
DR.. RusA's 1fedieaI association:

| Dr. RHSyl,S dzedI(lL ASSOCIATION:
DEAR DoCroRs-I unhesitatingly add my
name to the long list of regular practitioners
who have been recommended your Specific
for Consumption" have used it for many
years in my practice for all pulmonary aft
ections. and have always been more than
satisfied with tn results. I consider it the
best compound known for all lung diseases.
Yours, NJ. WILLOUGHBY. NJ. d
Dir. Howard, Professor of Anatomy,
College OF Physicians and Surgeons
Buffalo N. Y, says:
DR.. RusA's Mediea1 dissertation
DEAR DocToRs-I have used your Specific
of Consumption in my practice for years
with the best results. 1 consider it a sure
cure 70 consumption, if taken according to
directions. Your truly,
CT. HOWARD, D. C.
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perfect himself in farming: They 60
to school, many Of them right fresh off
Of farms, and they want to learn some
thing that will enable them to get liv-
ing without ever looking at farm
again. The farmers who have made
the Nest money are those who have
no education but to dig. When man
begin to run farm on books and edu-
cation, he has 4 fifteen thousand dollar
mortgage on his farm in two years by
the watch.-Perk's SIR.
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The experimental farm at the state
university is said by Prof. Henry 20 be
better arranged for park than farm.
That is the way with the most of the ex.
perimental farms. They are splendid
to look at, but nobody VINO goes to a
university to get an education cares 10
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DR.. RUIZ
"R EGUL Al r.
Heart Troubles.

A SURE CURE FOR ALL DISEASES
OF THE HEART
DR.. Rush's REGULATOR has never failed
to give relief 1t has been used successful
~ for years, in subduing the most stubborn
cases of heart difficulties.
Large Size, Sl.00
Small Size ID
Sold hy all Druggists everywhere
Vim. G. Osgood, the well-known ,afe
manufacturer Of Buffalo. Philadelphia, Pitts
burg, Newark, and Atlanta, Ga, says:
OFFICE OF OsGooDBY's IMP. SAFES,
IL S. Broad Street.
Atlanta, Ga, Oct. 17tn 1882.
DR.. Rush's NeditaI Association:
DEAR DocToRs-The three bottles of DR..
Rush's Regulator ordered were received bv
express last week. have taken nearly one
bottle and am thoroughly sati> fled with the
result. For over two years / have been
troubled with sharp pains at my heart. My
physician upon examination pronounced it
enlargement of the heart, and was unable to
give me any relief, The trouble grew
worse, until had become convinced that
could not be cured. While in New York
City, last week called on one of the most
prominent physicians there, who charged
me S25 for an examination and then recon-
mended your Regulator. Knowing you to be
Il regular Medical Association, aid Ut Il pat
ent medicine scheme, Iordercd the three bot
ties. have not been troubled since COM
menced taking it, hut shall continue and tax e
the entire three bottles so as to Obtain. u per-
mancnt cure. You have my sincere thanks.
am gentlemen, Very respectfully.
WIN. q. OSGooDBY.