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The Opelousas courier., 1885-11-14

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Advertisements as a Guide.
HOW COUNTRY PEOPLE PREPARE FOR
SHOPPING TOURS TO THE CITY.
pittahnra NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

Pittsburg Chronicle-Telegraph.
II heard q discussion which would
have interested you as a newspaper
man. said a leading banker to a re-
porter.
..sWhat was it about ~
"You know I live in a suburban
town, and the children do not come up
to town very frequently. Well, last
night there were nine little girls in our
parlor, some my own, and others from
the families of neighbors. They were
all preparing for o visit to town to buy
Christmas presents. They began pro-
ceedings by monopolizing the center
table, and on this, to my establishment,
| they proceeded to lay an assortment of
advertisements cut out of city papers.
Some were of clothing stores, some
jewellers, some book stores /; and, IN
fact, nearly all classes of tradesmen.
Then they began to prepare lists.
They read over the articles named IN
the advertisements and made memo
randums. For instance: One girl
said, i want to get a pair of gloves for
our driver and they looked for gloves
and made a note of the place where
| thew were sold the cheapest. Then
another girl wanted a certain book, and
another a fur cap. another a pair OF
rubber boots, and nearly all named
dolls. toys, articles ofjewelry and fancy
articles.
"When they could not find what
thew wanted in the advertisements,
they noted the names of the dealers
who would be apt to have such things.
They seemed to be perfectly familiar
with the leading merchants, and what
they sold, and / had to laugh at their
comments on the kind of goods such
and such a mao sold, and how his
| clerks treated customers. They even
went SO far as to eriticise some of the
newspapers, aud said they wouldn't go
to a certain store because it advertised
ID one of the papers Which they did
not like. I asked one of them what
sbe intended to do with her list. She
said her papa had given her some
money to buy presents with, and she
intended TO buy the things she had on
her memorandum My little daughter
told me she and her friends had been
doing this for a month, and that it was
almost ais much fun as the buying OF
the things later on.'
II suppose the older people do the
same thingi"
"That is just what they do. | did
not know it before last night. My wife
happened TO be out while the children
were talking, and when she came in |
told her about it. That's nothing
new said she: we do it too. The la
dies who live around here make memo
randums of things they see in the pa
pers, and then we compare notes and
60 up town and buy the goods"
The practice is more general than
people would suppose. The writer
visited several jewellers, bookstores.
dealers in fancy goods, and others, and
found them all willing to admit that
advertising was a wonderful help to
them. Large. numbers of customers
came in and asked for certain things at
certain prices, and when asked how
they knew of the goods the answer
would be that they saw it in some pa
per. frequently clippings Of adyer-
tisements were brought, and after pur-
chase they would be thrown aside BY
the customer, and the merchant could
tell just what medium had benefited
him.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-11-14

Probate Court, Parish 81 81. Landry, No. 1862
EsrATE or ELISE CAsTILLE.
dry, has applied by his petition to be APP
pointed administrator of the estate OF
Elise Castillo, deceased, late of the parish
of st. Landry
Therefore, any person intending to make OPP
position til said appointment will fills the same
Iii writing,i d my Office, II the town OF Opelon-
sas. within tan days from the present notice.
JAMES o. CHACHERE,
N0v. y 1885. Clerk
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Pursuant to call, a meeting was held
at Lafayette, on the 22d ult., to or
ganize a company to construct and
operate a railroad connecting Lafayette
with Abbeville and the Vermilion Bay.
Hon. M. E. Girard was chosen presi-
dent of the meeting, and a committee
to frame and report a charter at IN
other meeting, to be held on the 3lst
nit, was appointed as follows
Maiar Henry st; Paul, and Messrs. J,
G. Buchanan, G.. D. Gallery, Orther G.
Mouton, S. Howell. The committee
were also instructed to open CORES
pondence with the citizens of Abbeville
for the purpose Of joint action. Sever
al speeches were made, containing very
practical suggestions as to the manner
of attaining the end in view. The pro-
posed road will be a feeder to the
Louisiana Central.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-11-14

Group, wIooping cough and bronchi-
tis Immediately relieved by Shilohs
cure. Sold BY NJ. r. Young 81 90.
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TO Our Agricultural Readers

The American Agriculturist is one Of our
most valued exchanges. Il has just en-.
varied improvements, and more reading
matter and engravings. It is invaluable to
those engaged In farming pursuits. We will
send the American Agriculturist and the
CouRIER for a year TO any address, on res
receipt Of three dollars and s~eventy-ive
cents.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-11-14

FoR RENT.-A small town residence
viii be rented low to q good tenant, i
applied for soon. Apply at this Office,
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For lame back, side or chest, use
Shiloh's Porous Plaster. Price rs cts.
Sold by M. r. Young s. Go.
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Senator Don Cameron il credited
with saving 0fices belong 10 The
Democrats, and the one they get
diem tile better. Is there are not
slough capable Democrats 90 fhthem,
then it might be iii Greer TO emil on tue
Republicans IL close np the gap
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~ AS our prices are so low al to
leave no margin for credit sales, we
must positively decline delivering any
goods on any other terms than cash on
Tie SPOT. If we did not adhere to this
rule, we could not afford to sell our
goods at the very low prices We are
offering them at.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-11-14

Shiloh's Cough and Consumption
care Is sold nv 1s on d guarantee. 4
ourea consumption. Sold bEs IA. r.
Young g. Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-11-14

FoR SALE-A new Remington double
barrel breech-loading shot gun 4 be
had at q bargain On application AZ this
Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-11-14

Tint hacking cough can be 80 quick
" cured By Shiloh's Cure. We guaran-
ses it. Sold by N. E. Young 8 Go.
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The prettiest and cheapest assert,
ment of dress goods to be found in tow
is at BlOch's. .
The Opelousas courier., 1885-11-14

Stereoscopes, Views and other fancy
goods at the Star Grocery.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-11-14

Country merchants are reminded that
they can get their paper bags, wrap
ING paper and Irvine attn. O. prices ut
the Star Grocery.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-11-14

"A nice lot of fresh crackers and bis
cults just received ait the Star Grocery.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-11-14

Sycamore gunpowdeT, equal to ans
20 psn pound, at tbs Star Grocery,
The Opelousas courier., 1885-11-14

The Iberville South estimates the
sugar yield of Ibervills parish this
yesr &C 10000 hogslleads, against 49,
2l6 last year.
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By virtue of the authority vested in me by
the Constitution and laws of the State Of
Louisiana, / will sell at the principal front
door of the court honse, in which the District
Court of said Parish is held, within the legal
hours for Judicial sales, beginning at eleven
#DscIock. A.. m. on ~ "
The Opelousas courier., 1885-11-14

Buy your candies at the Star Grocery
The Opelousas courier., 1885-11-14

Will you suffer with Dyspepsia and
Liver Complaint SliIoi's VitaIizer III
guaranteed to cure you. Sold by ~.
r Young 6 Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-11-14

Catarrb cured, health and sweet
breath secured, by sliiohss CataErll
Remedy. pTIe850 cts. Nasal injector
free. Sold by NJ. p Young ~ Go.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-11-14
NOTICE or ADMINISTRATION.

Oct. n. 1885.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-07-23

Academy, Prof. Bigham principal, was an
ENJOYABLE occasion. The number OF those
that honored the cause of education win
their presence was large. The stores OF the
growing town of Lowrysville were closed,
and proprietors and clerks, with their fam,
lilies turned out in force. The speakers OF
the occasion were Solicitor Mcdonald, Hon.
G. J. Patterson, Mr.. F.. #. Morgan, and MI.
J. II. Buchanan. With such eloquent advo-
Gates the advantages of education were P0r-
trayed in strong and glowing colors: Inc
addresses were followed by splendid DIN
ner. A participator in this elegant repast
was quite rapturous in speaking OF the
many nice things that composed the Dill OF
fare. Prof Bigham is one of the best teach
ers in our county.
Mr.. Young Murphy, of our town, was
last week licensed as a druggist ana Phar-
macist. Of the number that applied ne
was the only one that successfully passed
the examination. AS he is quite young, ne
merits great credit for the diligence with
which he applied himself to his studies:
The picnic given on Saturday by Mrs:
Annie Hinton and the pupils of her school
was an exceedingly pleasant affair. Inc
attendance of patrons and friends OF the
school was good. Mr.. +. T. Morgan dellv-
cred an address, which pleased his audience.
This dinner is said to have been very fine.
Mutton, chicken, etc., abounded.
Mrs. William Corder, of the nelghDor-
hood of Blackstocks, died on yesterday.
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CHE Aarkpille Guqnirer.
YORKVILLE. s. &. :
THURSDAY MORNING, JULY 23, 1885.
THE HOT WAVE.

A Chicago dispatch of Monday says
Dispatches from various points throughout
the Northwest show that the hot wave ex-
tends all over Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin and
Nebraska. At o'clock this morning at
Des Moines the mercury stood at IS and at
noon marked 80. Dubuque reports 80 and
Omaha SO. Cooler weather prevails in Min
nesota and Manitoba. At Winnipeg the
mercury marks So, and in Chicago the heat
is increasing, it being 81 at noon in the
shade. No fatalities have yet been reported.
In New York the weather was extreme
ly warm, but up to q P. NJ. only one case OF
sun stroke was reported. The thermometer
registered as follows: 3 A. NJ, 81; 6 A. NJ,
s.; "A. NJ, &C.; 2.30 P. M. SO.
At Washington the mercury reached SO.
The driver of a bakers delivery wagon
was overcome by heat before 9 o'clock in the
morning and died in two hours.
At Baltimore Monday was the hottest
day of the season. At o'clock the ther-
mometer registered so degrees, at 8 o'clock
80, and at four in the afternoon SO was re-
corded at the signal service office, and 100
at several points in the city. There were
numerous cases of sunstroke and three
deaths are reported. In the afternoon a
fair breeze cooled the atmosphere slightly,
but the mercury at s o'clock P. M. was
still in the nineties and the great quanti-
ty of moisture in the air is causing much
suffering. The death rate in Baltimore has
been largely increased by the hot weather,
which has had continuance for several days.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-07-23
THE MASON GIN CYLINDER.

The public test and exhibition of the Mason
gin cylinder, at Rock Hill, on the l4th instant,
was witnessed by Il large number of persons
from Charlotte, \. c., Fort Mill, Yorkyille,
Chester, Lancaster, Winnsboro and Charleston.
The following particulars of the exhibition are
given in addition to the notice published by us
last week Of it's operation:
The cylinder which was used had been placed
in an old Van Wrinkle gin Frame tiftysaw size,
the saws and ribs having been taken out and the
cylinder put in by gentlemen who had had no
experience whatever in making the change:
After very thorough test with good cotton, bad
trashy cotton and wet cotton, an exhibition was
given of the peculiar advantage possessed by the
cylinder Of being able to gin the notes.
Every one seemed to be impressed with the
success of the new process of ginning cotton
the best evidence of this being the numerous Or
ders which were given on the spot for the cylln-
ders by gentlemen present.
The capacity of the cylinder which was eXhib-
tied was considerably less than it should have
been, and was just equal to gin of the
same size, 50-saw selt-feeder being used. The
reason of this was that the cylinder was made to
fit frame in which ten-inch saws had been used
whereas it had been placed in 4 nine-inch saw
frame. This made the roll-boX smaller than il
should have been, and prevented the full capaci-
ty of the cylinder from being utilized.
The essential feature of this process of ginning
cotton is that the cotton is taken from the surface
of the roll, instead of being cut out from the in
terror Of the roll by the saws. 1t is, therefore
very important to present as much roll-surface
to the cylinder as possible. The reduction of one
inch, therefore, in the diameter of the roll made
a difference Of ia inches, or nine feet and hall
less of surface upon which the cylinder could
operate.
Many persons present were surprised to see
the gin work at all under the circumstances and
expressed the positive opinion that if 1O-incf
saws were put into 9-inch rol-boN the roll
would not turn at all.
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HARD TIMES OVERCOME.

Congressman Warner, of Ohio, being in
Washington on Friday last, was interview
ed by reporter for the Post. He said the
silver question would be one of the most
important subjects for the action of the next
House of Representatives, and he thought
it must be disposed of. We quote:
Mr.. Warner: believe if the proper solu.
ton could be arrived at and the result put
into operation now there would be at the
end of the year an increase of $500, 900, 900 in
the business of the country.
Reporter: What is the proper solution?
Mr.. Warner: The thing to do is to take
up independently of other countries, and
re-establish bimettalism. Not at a fixed
ratio, but at ratio made adjustable to the
market ratio of the world for the time be-
ing. This would be bimettalism on an in
tefnational ratio that would depend on the
legislation of other countries.
Reporter: What is the general feeling
among members of Congress?
Mr.. Warner: So far as have talked with
them they are in favor of this course.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-07-23
THE JOINT SUMMER MEETING.

The Columbia Register says the meeting al
Bennettsville on the 5th of next month, prom
ises to be the largest and most important meet,
ing of the agriculturaists that has yet taken
place The interest which has been stirred up
is shown by the large number of organizations
which have sprung up in response to the call
made by President Duncan. Already Secretary
Holloway has received lists of delegates from
twenty counties in this State, besides Il number
in Georgia. The delegates from York county
are John S. Br.,tton J. G. Steele and r. III. Mas
sey.
Secretary Holloway publishes Il card in which
he says
81 desire to saya few words to those who an
ticipate attending the joint summer meeting OF
the Agricultural Society and State Grange on
the 5th of August. 1t appears from letters
have received that some are of the opinion that
only three delegates from county will be recog-
niZed in the Convention when such is not the
case. Each county send as many delegates
as it chooses representing either All Agricultural
Society or the Patrons of Husbandry. And, be-
sides the subjects already published for essays,
any question may be introduced Oil the floor
and discussed.
"As to passage for delegates, other than the
three from county to whom free passes will be
issued the rates of the Columbia and Greenville
for the round trip. The Wilmington, Columbia
and Augusta Railroad will charge six cents a
mile for the round trip. The South Carolina
Railroad has not been heard from, but its rates
will be equally as low either of the above TO
the proper railroad authorities have forwarded
list of delegates received to this date TO 60 by
way of Columbia and by way the Wilmington,
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GRANT ON THE GRUMBLERS.

Gen. Buckner, of Kentucky, the West
Point classmate and lifelong friend of Gen.
Grant, called upon the latter the other day
for the first time since their memorable
meeting at the surrender of Fort Donelson.
Most of the interview concerned personal
matters, but Gen. Grant wrote one paragraph
touching current affairs which his visitor
thought ought to be given to the public as
an evidence of the dying soldiers patriot
ism. He said:
II have witnessed since my sickness just
what I have wished to see ever since the
war-harmony and good feeling between
the sections I have always contended that
if there had been none left but soldiers, we
should have had peace in a year. - and
- are the only stwO that l know Of who
do not seem to be satisfied on the Southern
side. We have some on ours who failed to
accomplish as much as they wished, or who
did not get warmed up to the fight until 1T
was all over, who have not had quite
full satisfaction. The great majority, too,
of those who did not go into the war have
long since grown tired of the long contro-
versy. We may now well look forward to
a perpetual peace at home and national
strength that will screen us against any
foreign complication. believe myself that
the war was worth all it cost us, fearful as
that was. Since it was over have visited
every State in Europe and a number in the
East. I know as did not before the value
of our institutions"
What rebuke to the stay-at-hotne poll
ticians of the bloody shirt stripe who are
so anxious to fight the "rebels' twenty
years after the necessity for doing so has
ceased to exist.
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Correspondence of the Yorkville Enquirer
y LETTER FROM ROCK HILL.

Rock HILL, S. c., July 2O.-The farmers
in this section have about finished threshing
their wheat and oat crops, both of which
turned out far below their expectations.
Water melons are now coming to town
freely, and the small boy and the darkey are
both happy.
Capt. w: L. Roddey is building an addi-
tion to his handsome residence, which, when
completed, will make his residence one of
the handsomest in the place.
Messrs. A. Freldhlem 4 Bro. are building
a large brick warehouse in rear OF their
store.
John Avery, colored, boy about II years
of age, was given preliminary hearing
before Trial Justice Fewell, in this place on
Tuesday last. He was charged with hav-
ing made an outrageous assault upon Sudie
Thomasson, the eight-year old daughter of
Lawrence Thomasson, colored. The evil
dence was such that the Trial Justice COM
mitted the accused to Jail to await his tral
at the next term of the Sessions Court
A meeting of number of gentlemen in
terested in improved stock, was held at this
place on Saturday last. Maj. A. H. White
was selected chairman and stated the object
of the meeting, which was for the purpose
Of making arrangements for a live stock eX-
hibition at this place in the near future.
After some discussion, it was decided to have
an exhibition of improved stock of all kinds
at this place on Tuesday, September lst. -,
A resolution was adopted, requesting all
persons in Eastern York, interested in i'm
proved stock, to meet at Rock Hill on Sat-
urday, the 1st of August, at which time all
necessary arrangements will be made for
the exhibition on the 1st of September.
Let every farmer attend the meeting on
August 1st. This is move in the right di-
rection. We want more improved stock in
York county, and this is the best way in
which to awaken an interest on the subject.
DR.. Frasier, of the State Board of Health,
seems to think your correspondent did him
an injustice on the occasion of his recent
visit to this place, and requests that insert
the following card:
"The object of DR.. Frasier'S visit was to
find out how, in case of epidemic of Asiatic
cholera, the disease could best be combatted,
and funds best expended in preventing the
spread of the disease"
Mr.. Hyder Ratterree,a a young gentleman
we'll known throughout this section, died in
q cOnvulson at half past 6 o'clock this even
ing. He was on the streets during the day,
and his sudden death was quite surprise to
the community. He leaves wife and one
child.
Quarterly Conference will be held at An
tioch NJ. 4. Church, six miles from Rock
Hill, commencing on Saturday next. The
pastor, Rev. J. B. Traywick, will be assist
ed by the Presiding Elder, Rev. J. A. Cau-
then, and Revs. NJ. A. Connolly and A. B.
Brown.
The ladies of the missionary society at
Adnah NJ. f. Church will hold a mass meet
ing on Saturday next in the interest Of mis-
sionary work. HAL.
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RETURNING HOME.

Mr.. David G. Wallace, whose disappearance
from his home reported in item repro
duced in these columns from the Rock Hill
Herald, called in our office last Monday and
said he had read the item in the ENQUIRER, and
desired his friends to know that he is still living
(he having conceived the idea that we published
him as dead) and that he was on the way to his
home in Clay Hill. He abandoned the idea OF
going to Florida, as he proposed when here last
Spring, and when he left Yorkville in April, he
went to the residence of Mr.. James F. Davidson,
on Turkey Creek. only a few miles from town,
where he has been ever since, portion Of the
time quite sick. He endeavored to communi-
cate with his people at home, but it seems that
he failed in conveying his messages to them.