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The Opelousas courier., 1884-08-23


By virtue of the power in me vested by
law, and in pursuance to an order emanating
from the Honorable o. B. Steele Auditor OF
Public Accounts for the State of Louisiana,
will proceed, at the Court House door, in
the town of Opelousas, La, on TUESDAY,,
the 26th day of August, 1884, to sell at public
auction, through a duly qualified auctioneor,
the following described property, to-wit:
The 10th tsixteenthl section, in township
8 (eightl south range 2 ttwo) west, situated
in the Parish ofSt. Landry, La.
Said property will be sold on the following
terms and conditions, to.wit: lIl0 lone tenthl
thereof to be paid cash on day of sale. The
balance in nine equal annual installments
from day of sale, represented by notes Of
like amount, bearing, each, eight per cent
yearly interest from date of sale, till paid, to
be executed by purchaser, with personal So
curity, in solido-said notes to be made pay
able to the Auditor of Public Accounts, and
shall be secured by special mortgage on the
land sold IN the event of the purchaser
neglecting or refusing to pay any Of these
>instaliments, or interest at maturity, the
mortgage shall be forthwith closed and the
land resold. The interest on the whole Of
the notes to be paid annually.
The above property will be sold in eighty
acre lots-aecording to q plat which viii be
exhibited on the day of sale.
W. A. ROBERTSON,
July 26, 'S4. Parish Treasurer.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-08-23
A TILT with Time.

LADIES in theie attempts to battle old Time
are bound to receive some wounds in the en-
counter. These, however, they can conceal,
as far as the complexion is concerned, by a
timely and regular resort to the use OF
"GLENN's SULPHUR SOAR" Without OBJ
structing the pores, or in any way injuring
the health of the skin, it removes from the
shrface pinaptes, red,sess and the Uarious dis
fgsrenaeats caused by increasing age or ex-
posure to the sun. See that &c. N. Critten-
ton, Proprietor" is printed on each packet,
without which none is genuine. Sold by
druggists and fancy goods dealers.
Hills Hair and Whister Dye, black or broecn,
fftq cents.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-08-23

We have made arrangements where
by we will be enabled to give our read
ers increased quantities of reading mat
ter in the future. Our advertising
space will be considerably reduced, but
we expect to get better pay for the ad-
vertisenents we insert. We do not in
tend to take advertising contracts in
the future just to "ill up" We make
this statement for the benefit OF Adyer-
tising Agents, and hope they will gov
ern themselves accordingly .-Morehouse
Clarion.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-08-23

Here is part of the famous black
law which John A. Logan drafted, and
which he put through the Illinois legis-
lature:
eff negro or mulatto, bound OF
free, shall hereafter come into this
State and remain ten days, with the
evident intention of residing in the
same, every such negro or mulatto shall
be deemed guilty of high misdemeanor,
and for the first offense shall be fined
the sum of $50. If such negro on mulat-
to shall be found guilty, and the fine as
sessed be not paid forthwith to the JUS
tice of the peace. the said justice shall,
at public auction, proceed to sell such
negro or mulatto."
The Opelousas courier., 1884-08-23
TRUBLIC SALE.

Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, Ne. 4S2o.
ESTATE OF JACQUES ZAcHARIE, ALIAS JAcKA-
RE st5f 5f So
By virtue of an order of the Honorable the
Probate Court ia and for the parish of Saint
Landry. there will be sold at public auction,
to the last and highest bidder, by the under.
signed Administrative or duly qualified auc-
tioneer, at the Courthouse door, town of Ope.
lousas, parish of St. Landry, on WEDRESs
DAY, August 9th, 1884, the fellow
ing described property, belonging to the
estate of Jacques Zacharie alias Jackarie de-
ceased, to-wit:
] A tract of land situated on Bayou Tache,
in the parish of St. Landry, containing about
eighty acres superficial, bounded north by
Onezime Carriere. south and west by Bayou
Teche, and east by land of Mrs. Littell, with
all the buildings and improvements thereon.
Terms-Cash.
JULIE SYLVAN,
July 26, 1884. Administrative.
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NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.

Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No. 4SST
ESTATE OF ALrDRE CHAPGAN.
Whereas, Jean Bite. F. Roujeau, of the parish
be appointed administrator of the estate af
Alidre Chapman, deceased, late of St.
Landry parish;
Therefore any person intending to make op-i
position to said appointment will Ale the same
in writing, in my office, in the town of Opelou
sas, within ten days from the present notice.
JAMES O. CHACHERE,
Aug %. 1884. s.s Clerk.
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MIoTICE oF ADMINIsTRATToN.

Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No. 1855
estate OF ALpHoNsE B. FoNrEsor.
Whereas, Leocade ST. Andre of
the parish of st. Landry, has ap-
piled by her tpetition to be appointed
administrative of the estate of Alphouae B.
Fontenot, deceased, late Of the parish Of St.
Landry; .lail
Therefore, any person intending to make op-
position to said appointment will file the aaEno
In writing, in my Office, in the town of Opelou
sas, within ten days from the present notice.
JAMES o. CHACHERE,
Aug. I6, 1854. Clerk.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-08-23

On motion Of Hon. j. NJ Martin, it was
ResoLved, That o meeting of the party tr
ratify the nomination of our candidates TO
the Presidency and Vice Presidency Of the
the Chairman of this body appoint q commit
tee of arrangements to be composed Of fifteen
members for said meeting, and that the said
committee appoint the day and place, and
make all necessary arrangements therefor,
and that the Chairman OF this Executive
COMMITTEES be the chairman of the committee
of arrangements.
On motion of Hon. q. Z. Young, it was
RESOLVED, That the three papers of the par
ish be respectfully requested to publish the
proceedings Of this body.
On motion of Hon. W. A. Robertson, the
committee adjourned subject to the call OF the
president a,r,v ,,o,r,-
Chair. Par. Dem. Ex'ye C'mttee.
F. F. PERRoDIN, Secretary.
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NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.

Probate Court. Parish st. Landry, No. 1888
ESTATE OF TosYTHA LAUeHLIN.
Whereas, Octave Amy, of the parish
of st. Landry, has applied by his petition
to be appointed administrator of the estate
of Tobytha Laughlin, deceased, late Of the
parish of St. Landry;
Therefore any person intending to make op-
position to said appointment will file the
same in writing, in my office, in the town OF
Opelousas, within ten days from the present
notice. JAMES o. CHACHERE,
Aug. 8, 1884 Clerk.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-08-23
July 26, 'S4.
EDUBLIC SALE.

N -
Probate Court, Parish of St. Landry, No. 4349
ESTATE OF PHELoNIsE WABLE.
BY virtue of an order of the Hon. the Pro
bate Court in and for the parish of Sc. Landry,
there will be sold at public auction, to the last
and highest bidder, by the undersigned ad-
ministrator or d duly qualified auotioneer,
at the last residence of the deceased,
parish of St. Landry, on WEDNESDAY,
August 13, 1884, the following described
property, belonging to the estate Of Pho
lonise Wable, deceased, to-wit:
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ST. MARY'S ACADEMY
8 OPELOUSAS, I La.

sl#zH@a H@aUPELUUSAH, : LA. -.
The course of Instruction. in this Institu-
tion embraces English, French. Latin, Greek,
Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Book-keep-
ing, Natural Sciences, History, Geography,
Penmanship, and great care is bestowed on
Christian Instruction.
TERMS Board and tuition per month SIS ;
Day Scholars per month, %, $3 or So, ae'
eordine to class. Glasses are resumed on the
first Monday os October.
REV. G.. RAYMOND, D. D..
REV. F. j. RAYMOND,
HENRY G. LEWIS,
A. BLANC DUsoUEsNAY.
Aug %, 1884
The Opelousas courier., 1884-08-23
DIR. BOsamlkO.

This name has become so familiar with the
most of people throughout the United States
that it is hardly necessary to state that he is
the originator Of the great DR. Bosanko Cough
and Lung Syrup, the peoples favorite remedy,
wherever known, for coughs, colds, consump-
tion and all affections of the throat and lungs.
Price, so cts. and 81. Sold by IL Young & Co
The Opelousas courier., 1884-08-23
EpUBLIC SALE.

Probate Court, Parish of ST. Landry, Ne 455
ESTATE OF RACHEL HUFFPAUrR.
By virtue OF an order of the Honorable the
Probate Court in and for the parish of Saint
Landry, there will be seld at public auction,
to the last and highest bidder, by the ander-
signed administrator or duly qualified auc-
tioneer, at the residence of the
on THURSDAY, Aug. 2Sth, 1884, the fol.
lowing described property, belonging TO the
estate of Rachel Hnffpauir, deceased,
to-wit:
One lot of gentle stock.
Seven head ofwild horses.
One side-saddie and bride.
Household effects, etc. 9gss
Terms-Cash.
MANNASSEH HUFFPAUIR,
Aug. l6, 1884 Administrator.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-08-23

The American AgricuIturist for Sep
tember embraces over two hundred diff
ferent editorials, prize papers, and
plain, practical, common sense articles,
and topics pertaining to thesfarm, gar
den, and household written expressly
for this journal by over forty different
writer's. The NBw Swine Poisoner; The
New Early Cherry; The New Narcis-
sus The New Destroyer OF the Cab
bage Worm; The New Method of
Branching Celery A Little known
Grass together with all other fresh
subjects are fully treated and illustra-
ted. Joseph Harris gives world of
information in his ssWalks and Talks
and discusses the Apple Barrel War.
DIR. George Thurber writes on horti-
cultural topics. Col. Mason c. Weld
narrates at length the results OF his
experiments in testing famous butter
cows. Andrew S. Fuller discourses
upon the influence and effects of pollen.
Ellis IA Long presents full instructions
for making handsome lawns. Henry
A. Haigh gives valuable suggestions IN
making farm contracts. Professor
Slade, Of Harvard University, tells how
to successfully treat animal ailments.
Col. F. D. Curtis writes of weaning
and feeding young pigs. Timothy
Bunker descants upon the ''yaller
dorgn in his usual faeetious vein.
David w. Judd describes the Far west,
The illustrations and engrayings, by
leading artists, number over a hum
ared OF the full page illustrations,
the one representing a Gathering
Storm is most vivid and life-like.
Price 81 .5Oa year Single numbers u
cents 75l Broadway.
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School Books, at the Star Grocery.
nr1nE EoR pIr,Es

CURE FOR PIES.
Piles are frequently preceded by senss
of weight N the back, loins and lower part
of the abdomen, causing the patient to sup-
pose he has some affection Of the kidneys or
neighboring organs. At times, symptoms
OF indigestion are present, as fatulency, ur-
easiness Of the stomach, etc. A moisture,
like perspiration, producing very disa.
greeable itching, after getting warm, is q
common attendant. Blind, Bleeding and
Itching Piles yield at once to the appli-
cation Of DR. Bosanko's Pile Remedy, which
acts directly upon the parts affected, absorb
ing the Tumors, allaying the intense itchf
ing, and effecting permanent cure. Price
so cents. Address the DR.. Bosanko MedH
sine Co., Piqua, O. Sold bya
Mp. YOUNG & co.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-08-23
Read !! Democrats !! Read !!

We call attention this week to the
liberal offer made by that excellent
Daily Journal, The National Democrat,
Washington, D. G. Our subcribers
would do well to avail themselves of
the same. Every good Democrat is
called upon to aid the circulation OF the
above mentioned paper. A correspond
ent. is desired in this section. See ad-
vertisement.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-08-23
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The Opelousas courier., 1884-08-23

How in the name ofcommon sense do
the Democrats expect to carry this
State for the party in November, when
they are continually quarreling among
.themselves, bringing charges against
the present administration, that would
disgrace any party If the papers Of
the State continue this course of jour
nalism, the republicans will gather such
respectable following as will insure
their success IN the next election.
Leave off animosities and personalities,
and let every man and every journal
put their shoulders to the wheel and
roll the old pelican out on solid ground
where Cleveland and Hendricks, Oh
their electors, can geta free ride to the
White House oheline Reporter.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-08-23

Craeknel Biscuits, Vanilla Waters,
Butter Crackers, Cocoanut Snaps, Rich
Lunch, Royal Dessert, Nic-Nacs, Gin
ger Snaps, Excelsior Soda, K Soda and
other fresh caekers at the Star Grocery.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-08-23
At the Star arocery.

at GIlE p tsSE G11UUUAys
Crushed Sugar at l25 cents;
Pulverized Sugar at l2a cents;
Clarified Sugar at 10 cents;
Best brown sugar at 81 cents;
Best rice at 81 cents;
Good rice at u cents (;
Best white beans at u cents
Extra choice -four at cents.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-08-23

Catherwood's Old Stock and other
Peach Brandy, Jamaica
Rum, Cherry Cordial, Peach and Honey,
Port, Sherry, White and Claret Wines,
Porter. Beer, ETC., at the Star Grocery.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-08-23
Free HHistribsa tiOaa.

What causes the great rush at M p Young
s. Co.'S drugstorea' The free distribation Of
sample bottles of DR.. Bosanko's Cough and
Lung Syrup, the most popular remedy for
coughs, colds, consumption and bronchitis now
on the market Regular size so cents and Sl.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-08-23
Prof. JAS. A.s .sewell, A. Na. VIII. I'D.

PrOfs al as. A. SeWeIHs "A. Wa NAs kB..
of Medical Faculty, Laval University, Que
bee, states: II have found CoLDEN's LIQUID
BEEF TONIC particularly useful in advanced
and all nervous Injections. In pregnant wo-
men it has been retained when every other
article of food was rejected. / can recon-
mend it as convenient, palatable, and easy
of digestion. Remember the name, CoLDEN's
take no other.) Of druggists.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-08-23

To enable the ladies to view the
dresses of their sex as they come into
church, a Western man has invented
seat which is set on pivot. This
saves much neck -straining.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-08-23

Acolored woman died suddenly We'd
Dssday night on Capt. Garland's plan
tAticn, near Opelonsas. She had only
reached here the night before from
NON Orleans, on u visit to relatives.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-08-23

Pens, Pencils, Ink, Stationery, Seal.
ing Wax, Paper Fasteners, Ink and
Pencil Easers, States, School Books,
School Bags, etc, ETC., at the Star
Groccry.=4
The Opelousas courier., 1884-08-23

There are six cases Of smallpox
at the Humble plantation near Wash
;Daton. One death and another case
almost hopeless.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-08-23

The Convent of the immaculate Con-
asptiop at this place viii open school
ssss;on on the first Monday in Septem-
bar See the advertisement in this
The Opelousas courier., 1884-08-23

Last Friday, boy about ten years
Ii age, living near town. was thrown
lFoia horse he was riding at consider
able speed, aud died on Sunday evening
from the injuries thereby sustained.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-08-23

The Omaha Chief of police has or
dered the arrest of all women publicly
wearing Mother Hubbard gowns.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-08-23

Rnmor has it that an infant five days
iii IS speaking parallels 10 Plaquemine
Brulee
The Opelousas courier., 1884-08-23

Ii you want TO subscribe for the
Weekly States we will receive the sub
scaption price and have the paper for
Warded to you. The States il one Of the
hess papers published Id the South.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-08-23

gaekson's Best aud other Chewing
Tobaccos, Pipes and Cigarettes at the
star Grocery.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-08-23

Demorest's illustrated Monthly Mag
Asine for September is an extremely
useful and entertaining number. The
Eles and poems are excellent, and q The
skElhdrals,n ssThe Romance of the
sntnry and Seeing New York, BY
jimmy June, are articles Of uDnsual in
asgest There ID much that will prove
sFy useful iii the honshold in the
Ay Of fancy work and fashion, and
sbs Illustrations add greatly to the at
lzactiveness of this number. sMedeap,
inc oil painting from the original by
Siehel, forms the frontigpiece.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-08-23

Fine Lamps, Chamber Sets, Feather
Busters, splashers, Egg Beaters, No
tions, ETC., at the Star Grocery.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-08-23

Fresh garden seed Landregh's and
Gregory's-at the Star Grocery.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-08-23

Posters are ont announcing that
Hon. EFT. Lewis, NJ. G., from this
district, will address bis fellow citizens
Iii The Courthouse to-day, Saturday u,
III which time grand barbecue will be
Riyen by his friends. The public are
invited to be present.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-08-23

Ho gardeners. Get Landreth's new
crop of fall seeds at Robt. NJ. LittelIs.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-08-23

Diving TO the fact that our Junior
sditor, Mr.. r. A. Sandoz, has for seve-
raj DAYS been confined to his bed our
readers will excuse the dearth of local
matter in this issue. He is, however,
Sonyalescing, and we hope to do bet
ter next time.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-08-23

Fine Crockery and Table and Pock-
Il Cutlery at the Star Grocery.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-08-23

Fresh oatmeal, nutritious and cheap,
at the Star Grocery.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-08-23

Opelousas cistern shops, near r Il.
depot all sizes 1T lowest prices.
IF you want pure water, get Cox to
put you up q cistern.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-08-23

Central Fire Shells, Powder. Sho
aud Caps, at The Star Grocery
The Opelousas courier., 1884-08-23

Capt. John NJ TayIor's school for
boys aud young men will open the
regular fall session, at the Franklin
College buildings, on Monday, the lst of
Sept, prox. Parents are requested to
sntef their sons at The beginning of the
term.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-08-23

Iss0NA III. On Monday night last
xeiA of our young men left for
ege Among them we're Masters
Eugene Chachere, Charlie Lewis, Hav-
a5a colneau and BENZ. A. Littell OF
place, the three first named for
Vassa, Tenn, aud Mr.. Litten for
asEbilt College, il the same State.
RE John Todd, Of St. Mary, was
anE streets Sunday last. HE either
AA l0Ee with our section or hes an
a!AlN sf playing b slefgb hard trick
QH sAAs marriag geaDle young men Of this
I'lEatEy
eh: Henry E Garland, who has
for several weeks absent in Colo
s9 and elseweFe Oh a health recruit
8 1slp, returned the latter part Of the
week
The Opelousas courier., 1884-08-23

Cet your fishing tackle at the Star
Grocery.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-08-23

RATHER AND ER0ps. The con
Nhued dry weather Is having its effect
zapon the crops Cotton il shedding the
sekins, and III many places the plant is
5ePprted dying. The rice crop is suf-
ieglng very seriously, mud If it does not
fafn soon the crop will be ruined. Ii
{he Egesterp part Of the parish the rice
e almost ruined. The weather has
'qeked threatening for 8 day or two,
sstl local showers ii some places. Cot
4ssl II opening rapidly, and picking has
Degpsae quite general a few new
sasaqa we're seen Oh the streets this
The Opelousas courier., 1884-08-23

Opelousas Steam Fire Company No
II making its Silsb. engine useful as
ell as ornamental in more ways than
NAs of late. We learn that on Mon
ay last Messrs. j. B. sandoz, III. ID.
kaFcade and others tried its efficiency
BY administering with it d refreshing
Sho@er on the rice crop of Messrs. Lew
is & Mckinney near town.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-08-23

Umbrellas, Whips, Spurs, Canes,
etc, at the Star Grocery
The Opelousas courier., 1884-08-23
CONVENT OF
THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION,
.OPELOUSAS. LA

UPELUUSAS, La.
The course of studies in this Institution is
most extensive, embracing all the branches
taught in the best institutions of America OF
TERMS ARE VERY MODERATE.
Board and Tuition per month, $I2; Day
scholars, per month, 50, So or 81, according
to class. Opening of the classes the Isl Mon 10
day Of September. aug %
The Opelousas courier., 1884-08-23

your dies at tIle Star Grocery
The Opelousas courier., 1884-08-23
JUDICIAL NOTICES
10TH SCHOOL SECTION.


DUBLIC SALE.
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the street who had been roundly
abusing him and said:
How much do you get week
from those fellows for abusing
me.
Twenty dollars" was the re-
ply.
Make them pay you more
money, the scoundrels, l will give
you some fresh points about my
Australian record and you can get
fifty dollars a week easy. | will do
all in my power to assist you and
take no offence for | know that
you are only working for bread. "
He actually furnished the man
fresh points and succeeded in get
ting his pay increased.
The financial column of his pa
per was its strong feature and it
was always reliable, and quoted all
over the world.
His paper circulated in South
America. India, Madagascar, At
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went to almost every banking house
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Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1884-12-19
WAYSEDE NOTES.

Gen. Matthewson who is after
the Penetentiary Wardenship is in
town.
The Leader wants as few flowers
as possible planted oyer Cassidy S
political grave.
j. X. Choate is now superinten-
dent of the Nevada Central, vice
n. w. Dunn resigned.
There was quite rain storm yes
terday, although no one can ex-
actly see, why rain should fall in
December.
Nettie Taylor the woman who at
tempted to commit suicide three
times in San Francisco used to re-
side in this city.
There are people uncharitable
enough to say that these recent
robberies in Carson remind them
of Falsestaff -" Men of buckrum.
All the little kite flying towns
in the State want the State Prison
moved out to them. Better make
half a dozen small lockups and
give each town over 300 inhabitants
one.
Fulsom & Dunn have purchased
Fred Dressler's entire hay crop
and will sell the same at SIG per
ton. They also keep &C, stantly on
hand all kinds of grain, which they
sell at the lowest market price. I'm
The Ozark will be thrown open
to the public on Monday next with
the usual eclat of such occasions.
It is now looked upon by the Car
son people as sortof artgallery and
is crowded daily by persons Who
want to see the pictures.
For the accommodation of adults
who desire to take dancing lessons,
the hall will be kept open by Mr.
Hall from 7:3O to $50, and none
but pupils will be admitted buring
that hour. The soiree will begin al
7:3O, and guests can wait out in the
anti-room until that time.