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The Opelousas courier., 1883-05-26
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Among the recent issues of this uni
que, and in respect to cheawess and
beauty of form and Typography, really
remarkable publication, arc the follow
lug: Aristotle" by Sir Alexander
Grant; "plato," by c. w. Collins:
Horace" by Theodore Martin. These
are in the famous and excellent g An
cient Classics for English Readers - Sc
ries, heretofore obtainable only at the
price of Sl.O0 each, but now published
in this handsome form for Is cents each.
"The Indian Song of Songs by Edwin
Araold, author OF " The Light of Asa,"
is published at 6 cents, the cheapest ed-
ton heretofore issued being $1.00. We
also have the "Lite of Alex. H. Ste
phens," by F. H, Norton, author Of
"Life of Gen. Hancock" and other
works. 1t contn ins an excellent por-
trait, and fine illustration of 81 Liber-
ty Hail." Mr.. Stephens famous home.
Though a copyright work, paying the
usual royalty to the author, it is pub
lishhed at the astonishing price of 10
cents. The last issue is Schiller's cele~
hrated :" Song Of the Bell,' and Hero
and Leander," all for 2 cents. These
publications are not sold by dealers
generally, but oply direct, by the pub
fisher, JOHN B. ALDEN, l8 Vessey St.,
New York.
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unanimously adopted
AN ORDINANCE
To prevent aud punish driving Of carts and
wagons over the bridges within the cor.
porate limits of the town of Opelousas in
any other gait than an ordinary walk, and
providing penalties for violation OF the
same.
Whereas, the large number Of bridges re-
quired in the corporate limits of Opelousas
necessarily entails heavy expense on the cor.
poration treasury and
Whereas, the driving OF carts and wagons
at u faster gait than an ordinary walk tears up
said bridges, making it necessary for the town
authorities to regulate same;
Be it therefore resolved, That it shall here
after be unlawful for any one to drive any cart
or wagon over any bridge within the corpora
ton faster than an ordinary walk; that it
shall be the duty OF the Constable or any spe-
cial officer to arrest any one violating this or.
dinance, and to take possession OF and i'm
pound said vehicle aud team.
Further Resolved, That for the violation OF
said ordinance, it shall be tho duty OF the Pres.
Ident of the Board of Police or any Justice OF
the Peace trying the same TO fine the offender
not exceeding two 50li00 dollars or five days
Imprisonment, fer first offense, and double
said fine aud imprisonment for any subse'
quent ofense. It shall also be lawful for said
Constable to retain any vehicle or team i'm.
pounded until payment OF any fine and costs
incurred under this ordinance.
Resolved, that this ordinance 60 into effect
Immediately from and after first publication.
On motion the Board adjourned,
JAMES RAY, President,
Attest: q. MAYO, Clerk.
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NOTICE OF TABLEAU.

District Court, Parish 81. Landry, No. l3303aa
INsoLvEHT ESTATE OF LOUIS C. CozINE.
Whereas, Simon Berkson, CT the city of New
Orleans, Syndic of the insolvent estate Of
Louis C. Cozine, Of the parish of St. Landry,
having filed o tableau Of distribution of funds
thereof, accompanied by his petition praying
for the homologation of the same;
And whereas, notice of filing of said petition
and tableau has been ordered by an order
of court bearing date May -, 1888;
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given to all
tableau in writing, at my office in the town
of Opelousas, within the time required by law,
why said tableau should not bs holnologat
ed and confirmed.
JAMES O. CHACHERE,
May l2 1883. Clerk.
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Evidently Anxious.

The learned and patriotic rural poll
| tical essayist who ambusles himself he
hind an anonymous effnsion in the public
prints-noted principally for its lnvishly
| magnanimous advice and profuselv nm
selfish suggestious-wise and otherwise
-may safely be put down as anxious
for the fray he does not want Il post
ponement; oh no; the soaner the mud
slushins tournament opens the better
it will serve to enlighten the olAuse
voter: to warn the dear unsophisticated
people of the danger OF being unexpeet-
edly and irrev"cably entrapped; it will
furnish spicy (e) reading during the
usually dull summer months, and assist
in tiding over the dog days; besides, it
viii give an impetus to business-espe-
cially the retail liquor trade--by having
the campaign duly and formally opened
aud the noble army Of candidates ae-
lively in the field, discussing" the
great political issues-of public iuter-
est, (perhaps,) and private benefit, (uu-
doubtedly,) and "many other things too
numerous to mention"
We have frankly stated our objections
to an "early campaign 80 Called
knowing, as we do, by experience, that
in this Parish especially, this signifies
and implies anything but a calm, sensi~
bic, dispassiouate discussion of public
meu aud measures; but on the contrary,
its opening will only be the slgnal for
an indiscriminate shower of billinsgate,
slander, vituperation. and a general
volley Of stink pots and other fragrant
missiles and we insist that those anx
ious to inaugurate this political pandi-
monium now should do 80 openly aud
above board, aud be willing at least to
take the consequences in the general
stink they are endeavoring to inaugur
ate at this early day. II they think they
can stand twelve months of this sort of
amusement. all right, We have no OBJ
lection. The COURIER does not propose
TO encourage an Hearly campaign" for
reasons already stated; but we will take
occasion to remark, however, .just here,
that when the fight does open, we will
be on haud.
Now, gentlemen, procssd with your
discussion but lot it be square and
fair, open fght,--no bushwhacking or
jayhawking show your eolors and
blaze away.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-05-26
pOINTE- E-AUX-LOUPS SPRINGS.
PARISH or ST. LANDRY. LA,

FN7HiS tayorite summer resort, celebrated
L for the curative powers OF its waters i'll q
large number of diseases, including Dyspep
sia, Rheumatism. Kidney and Liver Diseases
Neuralgia, Paralysis, Diseases of the Blood
and Skin, aud many other diseases both acute
and chronic, is now open for the season. The
accommodations are all frst-cass, aud the
fare is Of the best. Prices of board and lodg
ing, with use Of baths and waters. 81 so pei
day, $40 per week, $40 per month. A resident
ply ysician will always be III attendance in case
of need, Hacks may be had at all times at
Mermento station by those coming by way OF
the La Western R. +.
G. MILLER. Proprietor,
Nav O. 1888.
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NOTICE OF TABLEAU
Probate Court Parish of 81. Landry, No 1853

Pfobate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No. 1853
Estate OF ALMrRA JANE BUCHANAN.
Whereas, Joseph E. Gardiner, of the par
ish of Sts Landry, administrator, has filed u
final tableau of said estate, accompanied by
bis petition praying for the bomelogation OF
the same
And whereas, the prayer of said petition,
for the publication of the notice OF the same,
has been granted by an order of court dated
April Is, 1883;
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given to all
persons interested to make opposition to said
tableau, in writing, at my Office in the town OF
Opelousas, within the time required By law,
why said tableau should not be homologated
and confirmed. JAMES o. CHACHERE,
April 81 1885, Clerk.
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District Court, Parish ST. Landry, No 440s
ESTATE OF ADELE JoUBRRT.
Whereas, Charles Pitre, of the parish of st,
Landry, administrator of the above named
estate, having filed tableau of classification
of debts and distribution of funds thereof, ac-
eompanied by his petition praying for the ha,
mologation of the same
And whereas, notice of filing of said petition
and tableau has been ordered by an order of
court bearing date May g. 1888;
Now, therefore, notice ia hereby giyento all
persons interested to make opposition to said
tableau, in writing, at my office in the town of
Opelousas, within the time required by law,
why said tableau should not be homologated
and confirmed JAMES o. CHACHERE,
May II, 1883. Clerk.
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NOTICE OF TABLEAU.

Probate Court. Parish of 81. Landry, No, 1926
Estate OF JOSEPH COLOMBO alias DEsBREsT
DAIGLE.
Whereas, Marie Celanie Cormier, OF the
parish of st. Landry, administratrix, has tiled
a final tableau of the above entitled estate,
accompanied by her petition praying for the
homologation of the same;
And whereas, notice of filing OF said petition
and tableau has been ordered by an order of
court bearing date May II, 1883;
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given to all
persons interested to make opposition to said
account, in writing, at my office, in the town OF
OpeIousas, within the time required by law,
why said tableau should not be homologSsed
May IL, 1883. Clerk.
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NOTICE OF TABLEAU.

Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No. 4405
ESTATE OF JOSEPH ID. GoEoR
Whereas, Theotiste Roy, Of the parish Of
ST. Landry, Administrative of the above enti-
tied estate, has filed tableau of classifca-
tion of debts of said estate, accompanied by
her petition praying for the homoiogation OF
the same
And whereas the prayer of said petition has
been granted by an order of court bearing date
May 7th, 1883
Now therefore notice is hereby given to.all
persons interested to make opposition in wri-
ting to said tableau and account, in my
office in the town of Opelousas, within the
time required by law, and to show cause, if
any they may have, why said tableau and ac,
count should not be homologated and confirm
ed. JAMES y. CHACHERE,
May 12, 1888. Clerk.
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- HERIFF'S SALE.
District Court, Parish st. Landry, No. l347a

By virtue of writ of feri facias issued
by the Hon. the District Court in and for the
parish of st. Landry, in the above entitled
suit and to me directed, will proceed to sell
at public auction to the highest bidder, at the
principal door of the Court House in the town
of Opelousas, parish of St. Landry, on SAT
URDAY, the I'd day Of JUNE, 1883, at
II o'clock A. NJ, the following described
property, to-wit: :
l. A lot Of cypress pieux, five thousand in
number, and double cabin, erected by Jean
Bite. Rideau upon piece of land situated in
Prairie Plaisance, leased of Mrs. Louis Fon.
tenot.
?. lot of corn, two hundred barrels, and
lot of fodder, two thousand bundles, in the
crib, on the plantation where said Rdeau re
sides.
3. tract of land in Plaisance Settlement,
having two arpents front on Bayou Carron by
twenty-five deep, bounded above by lands of
Treville Rideau, and below by lands Of Jean
Bite. Rideau, fills.
4. A tract of land in same settlement hay-
ing five arpents front by eight arpents deep,
bounded on one side by public road leading
from Opel0usas to Vile Plate, on one side by
T. c. Bataille, on one side by Pierre Sylves
tire, on another side by Jean Bite. Ridsau, fl4,
Seized in the above entitled suit
Terms-Cash. c. c. DUSON,
Sheriff of the parish of st. Landry
Opelousas, April 2Sth, 1883
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yba Governor has commissioned the
,.aneilmsD recently elected in Wash
;retoD: also the following eeuncilmen
aIecteil for Grand Coteau; DR.. F. Gull
han. ii. s. Dunbar, Frank Brinkhaus,
n. i. s. Barry, Armand Richard, Men
III Apdrus, j. L. Guilbeau.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-05-26

on Wednesday last the body of a
s8alnrer named Charles L. Stewart was
lsuud floating in Bayou Conrtabiean,
ssale distance below Port Barre. Stew
1T left Port Barre last Sunday while
andsr the influence of liquor, and it is
imposed that lie was accidentally
sannfntinn
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ASSESSORS NOTICE.

a LII taxpayers owing property i'll the par
N ISL of st. Landry, are hereby notified
that tho assessment lists OF property situated
therein, have been completed, and the esti
mated value of same made according to law
and that said lists will be exposed in my of
fee In the Courthouse in the town of Opelou
sas, for inspection and correction, for a term
of 20 twenty days, beginning on Monday
June 11th. 1883.
OCTAVE FONTENOT,
May 26. 1883. Assessor.
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NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

d are hereby notified that the listing and
estimation Of the valuation OF all real and
personal property situated within the eurpo.
rate limits of the town of Opelonsas has been
completed, aud is now exposed at my Office in
the Courthouse in the town Of Opeiouaas, fer
inspection aud correction, and that the same
will so remain exposed for the space Of thirty
days from this date.
Opelonsas May 26, 1883.
w. NJ. JOHNSTON,
nv26-5t Assessor and Collector
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q,be fair for the benefit of the Charity
Hospital fund, TO he held ut Vile Plale,
soa,es of tonight, at the residence of
&, jacoues Pucheu.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-05-26

SNOW fell last Tuesday at Cleveland
lid 1t Cincinnati, O. There we're heavy
frosts % Monday and Tuesday morn
iDxs ID southern and central Missouri
aud portions Of Illinois. On Tuesday
piaht snoW fell to the depth Of twelve
inches al Lynchburg, Va, &c, Sc.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-05-26

instantaneous Photographs ia new
process; no more tedious sittings; bfa-
bies taken on the jump; finer negatives
tllan by the old vet way at Bonnet's
Gallery, Main ST., adjoining Posss's.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-05-26
Proceedings of the Board OF Police Of
the Town of Opelousas
OPELousAs. April 3Oth,

OPELoUsAs, April Both, 1883.
The Board OF Police of the Town of Opel.
ousas met pursuant to call of the President.
Present: James Ray, President; A B. Cha
ehere, l.. A. Sandoz, Felix Lesassier B. Mar
tin, and S. Birotte.
The President announced that the Board
had been called for the purpose Of receiving
the reports of the Collector and Treasurer,
and transacting any other business brought
before the Board.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-05-26

THE fair at Grand Coteau on the 18th
iDst. netted about $325.OO for the bene-
III of tbe Charity Hospital fund, and
lhs citizens Of that little village may
#all feel proud OF their generous contri-
hnsio0 to this benevolent object. Let
The good work proceed, and a. predict
II, N. Landry viii prore the Banner
PaFish III this commsndahie movement.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-05-26

i yieksburger is experimenting with
silk culture. He has 2Oo, 900 worms at
work.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-05-26

Coo notices of Town aud Parish AS
...sors aud of Town collector, in anoth
ar column.
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POsaEmasfePs

Are requested to notify Us when any OF our
subscribers fail to take their papers from the
postoffice We believe blanks are furnished
them for that purpose.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-05-26

Fine Millinery Bonnets, Hats, BID
bona, Flowers, Feathers, Etc, at MIs'
A. B. Ghachere's, cor. Court and North
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70 the People Of st. LANDRY.

10 the People Of St. 1andry.
The undersigned have been appointed
d committee for the parish of st. Landry
to solicit donations, subscriptions and
contributions for the purpose of increas-
ing the accommodations and capacity of
the Charity Hospital, in the city of New
Orleans, and of making necessary sani-
tary improvements in that institution
A call is made upon all persons for
their mite. If every Que responds as he
should do, it will be an easy task to at
tain the object desired.
This institution is the noblest in the
State. 1t has for years ministered to
the wants of The poor and rich, of the
exalted and the humble. it has been
the school Of numberless humanitarians
and devotees of science. 1t is al nsti-
tuition Of learning second to none in these
!! United States. 1t is the pride of Lou
isianians. 1t speaks their generosity,
their hospitality, their philanthropy.
We therefore confidently appeal to our
fellow -parishioners to subscribe and to
contribute in any way in the hands of
the sub-eommittees which we have ap-
pointed throughout the parish
The means raised are to be specially
set aside for the purposes above stated !;
and the faithful application thereof is
guaranteed sy the Governor of the State
and the other distinguished gentlemen
who are the Board of Administrators of
that institution.
Fairs and balls will be gwen to aid III
obtaining the funds required.
The first fair will be given in Opslou-
sas, at Perrodin's Hall. on Tuesday, the
ist of May; the second iu Washington,
at Jacobs Hall, on Tuesday, the 9th of
May the third in Grand Coteau, on
Tuesday, the 18th Of May; the fourth
10 Rayne, on Tuesday, the 22d of May J;
the fifth IN Vile Plate, on Tuesday, the
s9th Of May the sixth in Arnaudsille,
on Tuesday, the 5th of June.
The committees for other localities
will fix such times for fairs in their iu-
risdictions as they may deem proper.
B. A. MARTEL,
w. A. ROBERTSON,
t
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Town Property for Sale.

RTY RESIDENCE in Opelousas, twe.stories
NI with five rooms and hall, brick kitchen
and pantry attached, servants house, cistern,
we'll, stable, crib, etc, and half square OF
ground with tenement house, subdiyided into
yard, garden and lots-buildings all new, and
of cypress, Price, S35OO-Sl500 cash,
balance ON terms to suit purchasers.
May 49, c. C. DUSON.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-05-26
GO TO
lei. ID. Lareade's Tin Shop,

Relleuue Street. nesr the Bridge,
TETt YOUR TIN WORK DONE THERE
O-aeknowledged to be the Cheapest Shop
in tewn: Guttering from cents to IS cts per
foot, and all ether work in proportion,
- Country orders promptly attended to.
Opelousas, March II, 1883 6m
The Opelousas courier., 1883-05-26
NOTICE To DELHNQUENTs.

A LII persons owing back taxes or licenses
N to the town of Opelousas are hereby no
titled to call aud settle without delay, or |
will proceed to collect the same with penal
ties and costs
w. Nj. JOHNSTON,
Assessor and Collector Town of Opelonsas.
Opelousas, May &C. 1889
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DIEDAt his residence, near opel,
ousas. May I8, 1883, LouIs A. KNOX,
aged 50 years and 5 months.
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q = u q, Oa g 81:

Mi Won ever see such cool weather il
Va, j We have had this week ?
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ses notice of splendid town residence
for sale in another column. This place
is offered cheap, and is bargain for
any oDe desiring such property. Ap-
ply at this otlce.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-05-26

If YOU want to bfF q aesr piano s,.
organ, come and see US We can tell
YOU how to save some money IN stlch
d transaetion
The Opelousas courier., 1883-05-26

Tile COURIER is only $3.50 year
posi free. Parties sending their names
viii plei.se inclose the subscription price
mot fol publication, but as an evidence
~ good faith and that they don't take
ii Hi haltl headed philantlropists with
eOla,iendsd canes, and an income Of n
million 4 rear, who print a paper for
aausenlent md pay the postage for fun.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-05-26

rha Biograpler," is the title Of II
Nv mpnthly issued at 23 Park Row,
Min York Ii contains no less than 62
portraits accompanied By lstter-pre
akasellas, commencing with Clicater A.
Arthur, William e. Gladstone, etc, and
ending with Jeremiah S. Black and Ed
HAra Harrigan. All professions are re-
iasented, and The publisher hopes that
sasha presentation Of biographical mat
lsFiu d convenient and handsome form
slll be iinls appreciated BIZ agenereus q
pAhlie Terms $3.50 d year.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-05-26
EXTRAORDINARY OFFER

After contributing support to your local
paper, your next duty is to secure for your
household that publication from which you
can gain the most information-a paper which
nstructs eutertains, and impaFts useful in
formation
The Opelousas courier., 1883-05-26


EnIross Or rRg EorRiEa:
One Of the most pleasurable. .teasts of
which the good folks Of our little town
have been. partakers for many day,
has just terminated.
The fair given for the benefit OF tho
Charity Hospital was complete suc-
cess, and far exceeded the expectations
Of the most sanguine.
At y season of tile year when the
country is in very impoverished con
dition, we had but little to expect. To
fhe untiring efforts of the ladies Of the
committee and surrounding country, all
IL due, and quantity and quality of
everything to gfntify the taste OF The
most fastidious, abauDded.
Among the donations deserving of
particular mention 10 that oil the ladies
and pupils Of lie Sacred Heart Convent.
The fFauey Table, composed of articles
furnished exclusively by them, besides
a cash donation, amounted to 1925.
The students of our renowned old
College, in care OF the kind Fathers,
marched to the cadence of sHsst mnsie
diseourssd by their band, under the able
direction OF Prof. A. Heicheihsim, TO the
festive acens, and the contents of their
purses must have diminished consider
ably ere they left us, as liberaiity With
ont measure sesmed to bs their motto.
Ia fine, all lent a helping hand to the
nsritorious enterprise, and the resnlt
is the neat sum Of not less than S325.00.
We will hearken with joy similar I'll
dings throughout the State, feeling con-
fidant that the end for which we have
labored is attained, and SUM sufficient
to place an institution, 1.-THE pride OF
every Louiaianian, second to none of its
kind in the world "
Grand Coteau. May 23d, 1883.
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A PREsENr.-A fine map Of the United
States will be given free Of charge to
every purchaser Of q dollar hottie or
package Of NJ. A. Thedford & Co.'S
Liver Medicine or Black Draugit. at
NJ. o. poaey's. The map alone Is worth
more than one dollar.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-05-26

FoR SALE AT i BARGAIN.-A corn
Portable residence in Baton Raage.
Appiy at this office.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-05-26

Personal We had the pleasure Of 4
call Oh Thursday evening last from Mr..
G. Miller. pfoprietorof the Pointe. aux
Loaps Springs. As q matter Of course,
he il in fne health. as he uses the 'e-
nowned and health giving waters Of the
famous Springs, Which are now open
TO the public for the coming summer.
We wish him the patronage that 20
worthy d host deserves.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-05-26

Farmers and others desiring gen
teel, lucrative agency business, by
which $5 to $40 d day can be earned
send address at once, on postal, to II.
G. Wilkinson & Co., 195 and l97 Fulton
Street, New Fork.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-05-26

B. Martin presented the following ordil
auces which, having heen read twice. WI
unanimously adopted:
The Opelousas courier., 1883-05-26
NEW MILLINERY
Jas. 3, IegingLley

HAS just received fine assortment Of Mil
IL 4 linery Goods, comprising, Hats, Bonnets,
Trimmings, Laces, Ribbons, Feathers, &c,
and invites an inspection of his stock, at the
Eaer building, next door to the COURIER Of
flee myl9t
The Opelousas courier., 1883-05-26

oar energetic contemporary Jno. Nc
gormick, ESQ, of the Lake Charles
Commercial, is making preparations for
the enlargement Of his paper. May
success crown your efforts, Captain
aretaa Courier.
We endorse every word OF the above
paragraph except The !" Captain.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-05-26
TIE Weekly capItolian Advocate

WtUEt5
published ut Baton Rouge, La, the Ofliciaii
Journal of the State of Louisiana, contains al
advertisements of the State which are of in
terest TO every citizen and as news journal'
a rssume of all the most important Local, Ma
tioual, State and Foreign News, together with
Editorial Comments upon the loading topies
rary matter
The Opelousas courier., 1883-05-26

Washington, La, May %, 1883.
Editors COURIER IL herewith hand
you some Of our ever hearing strawbeI-
ries. The size is fair, the flavor good,
md have now been in bearing for more
than two months.
Yours as ever, z. JAR LACY
The Opelousas courier., 1883-05-26

PcsTE-Auz- -LoEPs SPRINGS. We
lsks pleasure h calling the attention Of
sllfleaslersto the advertisement of Mr..
Miller, proprietor of the famous
Pelas aax Loups Springs, the most not
lisalsIl resort IN onr parish or In
Southwest Louisiana. Mr. Miller Inns
ampie and conmodious accommodations
" Al Nlio may seek the curative wa
!sse " these wonderful springs, and will
saEerlain then. with the first class com
nlse n life at very moderate rates. His
unable lady presides over the cuisine
ana table, and il nsted. for her ability
Y eafsr 81 the appetites Of sick or we'll
hsaoas. Make one visit to these
'R1lags and yon will 90 again.