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The Opelousas courier., 1884-07-19
July u. 1884.
IDUBLIC SALE,

DUBLIC SALE.
Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No. 45l9
Estate OF GILBERT PRUD'HoMME.
By virtue of an order of the Honorable the
Probate Court in and for the parish of Saint
Landry, there will be sold at public auction,
to the last aud highest bidder, by the under
signed tutrix or any duly qualified auctioDeer,
at the last residence of deceased, III Prud'-
homme City, parish of st. Landry, on TUES
DAY, July 29th, 1884, the following des-
eribed property, belonging TO the estate VI
Gilbert Prud'homme, deceased, to-wit:
l. A certain plantation, together with
the buildings and improvements thereon, sit
uated at Prudhomme City m the parish OF
st. Landry, La, measuring two hundred ar
pents of land, bounded north by Bayou NAL
Jet, south by public land, east and west by
Ann Young, widow VIM. NJ. Prud 'homme,
and is the same property acquired By Gilbert
Prud'homme from Ann Young, widow VIM.
NJ Prud'homme. (See act recorded in Alien
alton Book Y, page 43, Recorders once oi
this parishl.
@ A lot of creole horses ana mares
g. A lot of horned cattle
1 4. Two old wagons
S. Two branding irons
6. One hack, one buggy, one horse.
4 One lot of sheep, about twenty head
ahont five head of hogs, one double barrel
shotgun. one saddle and bride, one lot OF
household and kitchen furniture.
MARY SITTIG,
June %. 1884. Tutrix.
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Cholera.

PARIS, July 13.--Daring the twenty
four hours ending at o'clock to- night
there were ffty-seven deaths from
cholera at Marseilles and thirty-six at
Toulon. Two sisters of Charity are
among the deaths at Toulon.
ToULoN, July 14.-There were elev-
en- deaths last night. The heat was in-
tense.
MARsEILLEs, July 14-There were
thirty-two deaths from cholera last
night. There have been sixty-six
deaths Id twenty -four hours ending at
9 o'clock this morning.
ToULoN, June I5-There were thirteen
deaths last night from cholera. The
disease is increasing in the country
There were seven deaths from cholera
to-day between 10 A. NJ, and P. n.
Among tho victims was the chief Of po-
lice.
MARsErLLEs, July Is. The minis
ters Of interior, Commerce and Public
Works have arrived on a tour OF IN
spection. The prefect informed them
that over 46, 900 inhabitants had fed
by railway and &c, 900 by other routes
At the present moment Marseilles is
threatened with more terrible scourge
than cholera namely, unprecedented
want and misery.
TouLoN, July I6. Deaths from chol-
era last night, %, inclndiDg the wife Of
Admiral FisQuel.
There were Ii deaths since laat night,
including the Commissary Of Police and
the Chef Prison Warden.
MARsEILLEs, July 16.-There were
twenty deaths from cholera last night.
The deaths during the past twenty -four
hours were fifty three. The total num-
ber Of deaths since the appearance o.
the plague is 5775.
LONDON, July I6. Rumor says the
cholera is at Alexandria.
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C0as1ltatattedted.
HAAsv1LLE, La, July Il, 1884.
Fd;tors rarpYrp.

fC0HtlHNatte0ten,J
HAAsv1LLE, La, July IA, 1884.
Editors COURIER:
A pleasant shower yesterday y-come
at the right time. Crops were begin
ming to need rain; the hot, scortehing
sun for the past three weeks had taken
most of the moisture out of the earth,
and the rain will do very much good.
The cotton prospect is better than a
month past, though late. If the cater
pillars keep off there will be a very
fair crop to pick out and market this
fall. / am not able to report TO you to-
day properly on the cane prospect, and
will leave that to q later date. Corn is
made. Some say their corn is afair" ;
others that the crop is moderate" A
few say 1--WE have very good corn. "
In my opinion the corn crop may be
classed as an average with former
years-som good and much sorry
There is DO great amount OF active
business going on in the country at
this time. Some improvements IN con-
temptation on the various plantations
on Bayou Beuf Labor seems to be
very plentiful; not ii day but there is
from one to five applicants here fnI
work hunting a job of some sort
they say. Why don't the State give
the idle laborer job on the levees, re-
building them, etc?
Messrs. Editors, don't you suppose
that the Southern delegates at the Chi
cago Convention felt weak -kneed when,
Just as Governor Cleveland was de
clared the choice of the Democratic
Party for President, the band played
ssMarching Through Georgia and
RED, White and Blue.
Yours, ILLINOIS
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N. O. Times Democrat.

N. O. Times Democrat
The reception given the Democratic
nominations is prophetic of victory in
November. The enthusiasm was grand
and universal. All sections of the
Union, the East. the West, the South
and the Pacific Coast, joined in bon
tires, salutes, parades and professions
in it's honor.
Nor was it all mere noise. The ex-
perience of the Republicans at ,Chica-
go shows that ''boom,' of noise and
hubbub, of yells and shouts can easily
be manufactured. 1t was very clever
~ managed by Blaine, and played an
important part in his nomination., but it
is unsubstantial and of little value in
an election. All this roaring aud
shouting may help in a convention
hall, but it will never make a candi-
date President of the United States.
The reception thus given the nomi-
nation of Cleveland has vindicated
everything claimed by his friends. In
New York, the utmost enthusiasm pre-
walls. The public demonstration at
Buffalo, Cleveland's home, in which
both Republicans and Democrats
Joined, proves his popularity there.
In New York City the leading mem
bers of Tammany announce that their
organization, although defeated in the
convention, Will stand by the ticket
and elect it. AS for the Independents,
who hold the balance of power in that
State, they hold to their promises, ap-
prove the nomination and will vote for
Cleveland. Beecher, Schurz, Sumner,
representative men and strong Repub-
licans all pronounce for him, and the
Independents declare their intention of
holding convention and officially aud
formally indorsing the nomination, in
support Of which they will make a
thorough canvass entirely separate
from the Democrats.
Thus stands the situation in the great
decisive State of New York. In in
diana, so the Congressman from that
State declare, the chances are bright
indeed for Democratic success,
Throughout the South the nominations
are warmly welcomed, and here in Lou
isiana, every interest, commercial agri-
cultural and industrial, pronounce the
ticket strong one, and promise it
their support.
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CuRN NoR pr1.rs

Piles are frequently preceded By sense
OF weight IN 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, un.
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 itchE
ing, and efecting permanent cure. Pricd
SO cents. Address the DR.. Bosanko Medh
ane Co, Piqua, O. Sold byHr
NJ. p. YOUNG g. co.
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JUDICIAL NOTICES.
NOTICE OF TABLEAU.

Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No. 4323
ESTATE OF AUGUsTAvE SoILEAU.
Whereas, Zachariah T. Young, of the par
lsh of St. Landry, administrator, has filed q
tableau of said estate, accompanied by
his petition praying for the homologation 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
June 80, 1884;
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
Univ s 1874 Clerk
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NJ. p. YOUNG g. co.

DIED.-On Sunday, July 18th, 1884, at the
residence of her SON. in-laW, T. Ell. Thompson,
in Bayou Chicot. St. Landry Parish, La.
Mrs. MARY A. GRIFFITH, aged IS years,
months and 3days.
30, gently fold the weary hands
That toiled SO long and well
The spirit rose to angel bands,
When off earth's mantle fell.
She's safe within her Fathers house
Where many mansions be;
@, pray that thus such rest may come,
Dear friend, to thee aud me I!
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DIED AT her fathers residence in
Opelousas, on the 18th of July, 1884,
MAMIE, youngest daughter of Mr.. w.
C..and Ida Lewis, aged 7 years and
months.
Little Mamie was child of unusual
promise and yiyacity. At school she
exhibited a precocious diligence in
study, characterized BY ready compre-
hension OF all her lessons, and at the
school examination took the first prize
III her classes. She was q pet of her
parents, teacher and friends. Truly
hath it been said
Whom the Gods love, die young"
This is the third child within a year,
that these bereayed parents have born
to the tomb. We tender to them oul
sincerest coincidence In their deep sor-
row.
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Political.

Rooms Democratic Parish Erecutive Conf
n,ittee, Parish of st. Landry. (
Opelousas, July II, 1884. }
A meeting of the Democratic Executive
Committee for this parish, Will be held at
the Court House in Opelousas, on Saturday
the Goth July, 1884, at 10 o'clock A. NJ, for the
purpose of taking in consideration the cleo
tion of delegates to represent this parish at
the convention of the 9th Congressional Dis.
trict to be held at Baton Rouge on the 10th
Sept. next.
All the members are requested to attend.
Ed. ESTILETTE,
Chair Par Dem. Ex've C'mttee.
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NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.

Probate Court, Parish Of 81. Landry, No. 1928
ESTATE OF SOLOMON FIRNBERG.
Whereas, Marks Firnberg, of ST. Landry
has anplied by his petition to be appointed
administrator Of tbs estate of Solomon Firm
berg, deceased, late of the parish OF st.
Landry
Therefore, any person intending to make OPP
position to said appointment will hle the same
f in writing, in nv Office, in the town of Opelou-
sas. within ten days from the present n0tice.
JAMES O. CHACHERE,.
July l9. 1884, Clerk.
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NJ P. Young & Co., the Druggists, who are
always looking after the interests of their
customers have now secured the sale of DIR.
Bosankos Cough and Lung Syrup, remedy
that never fails to cure Colds, Pains in the
Chest and all Lung Affections. For proof
Coughs, Try free sample bottle. Regular
size, so cents and ST.
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.amsf, as Good.

Many unserupuious dealers may tell you
they have remedies for Coughs and Colds
equal in merit and in every respect just as
good as the old reliable DIR. Bosanko Cough
and Lung Syrup unless you insist upon this
this remedy and will take no other, you are
liable to be greatly deceived, Prices, 5O
cents and 81. Sold by NJ z. Young & Co.
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June %. 1884
1oNsTABLEs SALE.
CHRETIEN MoRNHINVEG VS.. PAUL
BOSSIER.

By virtue of writ of Fl. ia. issued out of the
lst Justice of the Peace Court of the Parish
of ST. Landry to me directed, to satisfy q
Judgment rendered in the above entitled suit,
I will proceed to sell at the Courthouse
door in the town of Opeleusas, on WEDNES-
DA z July 23d, 1884, at IL o'clock a. M tne
following described property, viz
One two-horse wagon.
A. GIRON,
Constable lst Ward, St. Landry Parish
June ~, 1854.
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The Police Jury met last Monday to
revise assessments, and on the follow
ing day reorganized BY re-electing the
eld officers, viz Albert Guidry Presi-
dent DR.. WI Al. Robertson, Treasu-
rAr, and p j. Lefebvre Clerk. The
Jury Is now composed of Messrs. Al
bert GuidTy, .Auguste Perrodin, T. c.
ghacheTe, B. E. Clark, Sam'l Haas, E.
Dubusson, Louis Young, d. p. Saizan
alld s. wv. w. Taylor.
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SHERIFF'S SALE.
CAREL WOLF vs. j. B. RIDEAU.

District Court, Parish Of ST. Landry, No. 1865
BY virtue of writ of f. fa. issued out of
the 18th judicial District Court in and for
the parish of st. Landry,-in the above en-
titled and numbered suit, | will proceed to
sell at public auction to the last and highest
bidder, at the Court House in the town of
Opelousas, Parish of ST. Landry, on SATUR-
DA z, the 10Th day of August, 1884, at IL
A. NJ, the following described property, to-
wit:
Thirty five acres of land on Bayou Petit
Prairie, with all the buildings aud improve
ments thereon, bounded north by land of E.
Daniel, south by swamp land, east by land of
Mrs. Lafeur and west by Wartelle:
Eighty acres Of land situated on Negrofoot,
with all the buildings and improvements
thereon, bounded north by-----------, south
by----,. east by Theodple Godeau and
west by Jules Godeau Also all the working
stock and farming implements attached to or
on said places, consisting of four creole mules,
ono American mule, one wagon, one buggy,
four plows, two iron teeth harrows, two
cows and calves.
Seized in the above entitled suit.
Terms and Conditions-Cash
: : - '' c. G. DUsoN,
Sheriff
~
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The States that are always set down
as sure for the Democratic candidates
in presidential election, cast l53
electoral votes, which is forty eight
less than the number necessary to elect.
New York and Ohio would give this and
eleven votes to spare. New York and
Indiana would give it, with only three
votes to spare
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aRead F! Democrats (! Read +!

We call attention this week to the
liberal offer made by that excellent
Daily Journal, The National Democrat,
Washington, D. G. Our suberibers
would do we'll 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-
yertisement,
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II the storm Of Thursday of last
week cabin was blown down in Belle
Vue, but none of the occupants were
hurt, who had sought refuge under a
bed. Another house was struck by
lightning, without hurting any of the
Inmates.
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The Senate has confirmed the fol-
lowing nominationions
Commissioner Of Agriculture, Thomp-
son Bird.
Commissioner of immigration, w. H.
II. Harris.
Daniel H. Quirk, Notary Public, Par
ish Of st. Landry.
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}. MORNHINVEG, JR., Tailor,

A NNOUNCES to his friends and the pub
N lie that he is prepared to make clothing
to order in the latest styles and in a work
manlike manner, cheaper than the cheapest.
Call on him and be convinced. He is also
prepared to adjust and repair sewing ma
chimes of all makes at reasonable rates and
work guaranteed. Shop on Bellevue street
Joseph Gibbs Old Stand. june 7, If
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If you want to subscribe for the
Weekly States we will receive the sub
scription price and have the paper for
Warded to you. The States is one of the
best papers published in the South.
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Yours

PERsoNAL DIR. r. j.. Mayer. Of
Scott Station, was ii town this week
He reports crop prospects fair and the
general health Of his section good
Our junior editor donned his lightest
clothes on Wednesday last, and in
company of Messrs. P. j. Lefebvre, G.
II. Ealer, and DIR. p. j Parker left for
the D'Arbonne river via Prud'homme
CITY. to be accompanied from the last
named place BY our worthy Police Jn-
ror. Mr. e. G. Chacher6, who We learn
has been very busy for two weeks IN
getting up an extra provision and re-
freshment supply. Hold a stiff upper
lin. but leave a few of the finny tribe
for next season.
Miss Constance Taylor left last week
for New Orleans. She visits her aunt,
Mrs. Satterfeld, who has for some time
been seriously iii.
Mrs. II. r.. Lewis and daughter, Miss
.Tnlia. returned from Washington City
by Monday nights passenger
W. o. White, Esq, and sister, Miss
Mary joe, and Mr.. Ernest Lyons, OF
Abbeville, are visiting 0pelousas.
Miss Pauline Isaac, has for several
days been visiting Chicot, the guest OF
Miss Belle Hawkins.
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We have subscribers on our. books
who have not paid us in years. We
arc at a heavy expense and need every
dollar we make. We would ask our
friends then who are able, to send us q
remittance.
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Get your cisterns at home-Cox can
furn sh them at lowest prices.
Grand Exhibition of ST. DO
seph's Academy Held at Per
robins Hall July H6tlh.
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We we're favored with d pleasant
visit, last Tuesday, from Messrs. r. E..
Burke and Natili, of the Nor
gan Railroad The company is fortu-
nate Iii possessing two such agreeable
and popular representatives, in whose
hands their interests arc safe. and whom
tbs public will find both pleasant and
accommodating in their intercourse.
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Pens, Pencils, Ink, Stationery, Seal
ing Wax, Paper Fasteners, Ink and
Pencil Easers, States, School Books,
School Bags, etc., etc., at the Star
Grocery
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The police jury of Calcasieu appro-
priated $500 and the Town Council Of
Lake Charles $3.50 for the representa-
ton of Calcasieu parish at the Worlds
Exposition.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-07-19

Several valuable town lots belong
ing to the estate of Mrs. Cyprien Dupr6
will be sold at auction on Tuesday,
August 5th. See advertisement.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-07-19

Country merchants are reminded that
they can get their paper bags, wrap
ing paper and twine at N. O. prices at
the Star Grocery.
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Ii many portions of the parish no
rain has fallen for six weeks, and the
corn crops are reported as burning up.
The cotton has not suffered much
Where showers have fallen there has
been great improvement in all of the
crops. A great many potato vines
have been pnt ont.
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One Of our young friends who en-
dured dusty ride to Washington in
order to cool off by swim in the
oourtableau, left his under-clothes
on a raft while he enjoyed the sport.
BE returned to find them borne off by
The current, and was compelled to wend
his way home in borrowed ornaments.
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Fine Lamps, Chamber Sets, Feather
busters, Splashers, Egg Beaters, No
tions, etc, at the Star Grocery.
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s.e
SAD ACCIDENT. Mr.. w lillian Dejean,
sho resides on Plaqueuine Ridge, lost
his babe ten months old, under pecu-
llarly distressing circumstances on last
Friday morning. His Oldest daughter
was bathing the child ID tub of water,
p was their daily custom. and had oc-
sasiOn to step into an adjoining room
ier some article of clothing to complete
Ets toilet Although absent but few
moments, when she returned she found
tlle child lying on its face dead. It had
crowned in about fonf inches of water.
Aise elder sister was distressed beyond
measure at the fatal consequences ot
asr temporary absence, but as mat
!er Of course she was not at all to blame
s9F what would not happen again in q
f9onsand such instances.
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Do not throw your life away by neglect
ing chronic cough which Hale's Honey of
Horehopnd and Tar would cure in fey days.
Pixies Toothache Drops care IN one minute.
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Linen Collars, Handkerehiefs, Towels,
Napkins, Hose, Half Hose, ETC., at the
Star Grocery.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-07-19

Mike Powers is doing some splendid
work on the road from the railroad to
He1rteyant's store. west of town. He
has closed the bog holes effectually,
opened the bitches well, and raised the
centre of the road 90 as tadrain into the
bitches. Mike understands his bust
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See advertisement of valuable town
lots to be sold at the succession sale of
Mrs. Cyprien Dupre, to be made
August 5.
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Preaching at the Presbyterian Church
tomorrow Sunday at IL o'clock a. NJ
and at 8 P. NJ, by Rev. F. W. Lewis.
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Jackson's Best and other Chewing
Tobaccos, Pipes and Cigarettes at the
Star Grocery.
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A large stock of Writing and Wrap
ping Paper, Paper Bags and Twine at
the Star Grocery.
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Hardware, Tinware, Crockeryware
Glassware, Lamps, Wicks, etc, at the
Star Grocery.
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Mason's Self Sealing Jars for sale
cheap at the Star Gocery.
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The best fve-cent cigar, Little Jok-
er, Durham and Virginia Smoking To-
bacco, at the Star Grocery.
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Umbrellas, Whips, Spurs, Canes,
etc, at the Star Grocery.
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Stereoscopes, Views and other fancy
goods at the Star Grocery.
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Pure Fruit Syrups, fresh Jellies and
choice Confectionery at the Star Gro
Gerry.
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Opelousas cistern shops, near r r.
depot-all sizes at lowest prices.
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A cistern is better than well-Col
will build you one cheap.
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The cheapest razors and pocket knives
ia town are for sale at the Star Gro.
Gerry.
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Fine Croekery and Table and Pock-
et Cutlery III tho Star Grocery
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JOHN F. COX,

Contractor and Builder.
Near Morgan's Railroad Depot, Opelousas.
TO-
DLANTATION and Sugar-house work a
l. speciality. Bids solicited, and estimates
furnished without charge.
June %. 1SS4-IY.
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Ghas. Stott's
new FOUNDRY and MACHINE SHOP,

Near r. r. Depot, New Iberia.
TIME proprietor of this new and extensive
H. establishment takes pleasure in announc-
ing that he is now ready to receive orders for
all kinds of iron work, such as sugar-house
machinery and rollers, steamboat engines,
saw-mill and cotton-gin machinery, ETC.
Iron pipes and fittings kept constantly on
hand. Prices moderate. May 24-3m.
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Cord Wood for Sale !!

TESHE undersigned will deliver oak and gum
Il at 50 per cord. Will also sell trees
standing and cord weed on the ground, two
and half miles from Opelousas.
June 2S, 'S4--3m. ERNEST ROY.
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School Books, at the Star Grocery.
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NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

Papabotts are getting abundant
now.