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The Opelousas courier., 1886-01-16
The DGeerology of 1sss.
n. O. Times. Democrat.

Tt is always we'll to look over the
death list of the past year at the begin
ming of its successor TO sac whom we
have lost from, among us. Great men
slip away SD easily, we forget their
going so sauu, that 1t is we'll to keep
this neurological table before as as evil
dence of who have gone and who are
left to u.s.
What was the neurological history of
1852 Was it a good or bad yearP
Did it carry off with il many of the
worlds illustrious names
The world of letters has Jared conf
paratiyely well. The only name that
stands out pre-emint.llt iii the literary
world among the dead WAS Victor
Hugo. To him France gave such a
funeral aud showed such honor that
even the great Napoleon did not re-
ceive, There were, of course, some
other literary deaths, but they were
only second ar third rate authors. Ed
mund About and the Due de Noailles
can be charged to France. The others
were such men and women MS William
Henry Charming, Henry j. Fargue
(.Hugh Conwayl, Helen Hunt Jack
son. Henry w. Shaw (aJosl Billings").
Richard Grant White, T.. Arthur the
writer of those lawful temperance
tales) and other minor ones.
The army and navy suffered fal more
severely. The United States lost tle
two mnst famous men THAT tile Federal
side showed during the war, Ulysses s,
Grant and George B. Mcclellan. Eng
land lost Field Marshal Hugh Henry
Rose. and, III, the lield III battle the
famous sEhineses Goidsa, Gen. Stew
art, Gen. Earle and Col Burnaby !;
France lost It's most famous Admiral,
Courbet, and Spain, that great soldier
and king. n4aker, Marshal Serrana
In public life, there died Alfonso Xii,
King of Spain, the only monarch OF any
prominent country aiming the dead !;
III Malldi, the Mallonetan leader and
prophet. who freed tile Sondan; Prince
Frederick Charles, The Red Prince"
Of Germany Baron Won Ma,ltenfel,
Governor of Alsace Lorraine; and, II
this country, Vice President Hendricks,
cx- vice President Schuyler Cnlfax, ex-
Secretary Frelinghnysen, Robert
Toombs ard Jacob Thompson, conspic-
uous in the councils of the late C0nfed-
crate States, and Senators Gwin, Fen
ton, Sharon and Chestnut, who, at one
time or another. played conspicuous
parts in our public affairs.
Among other well known names Of
the dead or 1885 are William I'll. Van
derbilt, arch millionaire Sir Moses
Montefore. the eminent Jewish philan-
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OF TABLEAU.

Probate Court, Parish Of st. LGndry, No. 1865
EgrATB or LOUISIANA LAcoABE.
Whereas. Alvin M. Deloach, of the par
ish of ST. Landry, administrator of the above
entitled estate, has fled Anal tableau and
distribution of funds of said estate, accom-
panied by his petition praying for tho homol-
ogatiOn Of the same
And whereas the prayer Of said petition has
been granted by an order of court bearing date
January IS, 1886; :,
Now therefore notice is hereby given to all
persons interested to make opposition In wri-
ting to said tableau end account. in my
Office in the town of opelousas, within the
sny i,,g they NAV have, Why said tablean and &C.
count should not be homologated and eonfirm-
rs 1905 Clerk.
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what Can be Done.

By trying again aud keeping up
courage many things seemingly impos,
sible may be attained. Hundreds OF
hopeless c,ses Of Kidney aud Liver
Complaint have been cured by Electric
Bitters, after everything else had been
tried ia vain. SO, don't think there ia
no cure for you, but try Electric Bit.
tiers. There is no medicine so safe, 90
pure, and so perfect Blood Purifier,
Electric Bitters will cure Dyspepsia,
Diabetes and all Diseases Of the Kid
news. Invaluable III affections OF
Stomach aud Liver, and overcome all
Urinary Difficulties. Large Bottles on
II so cts. ait WI. IL. Youug's & Co.
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NOTICE.-U. s. Land Once, New Orleans,
lV La, Dec. 2lst, lsS5.-Notice il hereby
given that the following named settler has
filed notice of his intention to make inal proof
in support Of his claim, and that said proof
will be made before tho Judge or Clerk OF
Court at Opelousas, La, on the lst OF Feb,
1856, viz: Hilaire Carriare who made atldi-
tional Homestead Entry No. 580l, for the
Lot No. 2. Sec. 22, Up. 6, s. z. East, La.
Meridian.
He names the following witnesses TO prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of said land, viz: Hildevert Carriere, Leon
Miller, Pierre Bello and Derbonne. all OF Sc
C. b. DARRALL,
Dec. 26. 1885. 5t Register
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james McCabe will address the citi-
gems Of Shenandoah and vicinity on the
subject of Northern Emigration to the
South and some Of the advantages Of
portions Of Louisiana for farming and
business purposes, at the opera house,
Monday afternoon. Jan. 4, SO, at three
o'clock b. m. He will take an excur-
sion party to that country at d very
low rate about Jan. 90, via the Wabash.
Iron Mountain and M. e. q q rnads.
Shenandoah UoWal Post.
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Rneklan,s Arnica salve.

The Best Salye in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chapped
Hands, Chilblains Corns, and all Skin
Eruptions, and positively cures Piles,
or no pay required. 1t is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction. OF money
refunded. Price 25 cents per boz.
For sale by NJ. P. Young & Co
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ADOLPHE JUICE,
fFormerlg of Washingtes..J

Bellevue Street, adjoining Frank the Bakers,
Opelousas, LA.
Has always on hand fresh stock Of Gr0a
ceries which he will sell cheaptfor cash. BE
is now ready for work at his old t9unsmithl
trade aud invites his friends and the public
to try him again. Particular attention paid
to repairing of all kinds Of firearms. viii
give prompt and substantial work at moder.
ate prices. Has on hand good stock of breech
and muzzle loading guns and pistols, and am.
snunition for all. - Manufacturer, and sole
agent for St. Landry and Lafayette, Of Wild
ermuth Hged Springs. tnov 25-Sm
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Fhs papers report intensely cold
ther throughout the United States
tile past ten days. Navigation in
upper tributaries of the Mississippi
pw closed by ice, aud @ill probably
Min So fol Some time 10 come.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-01-16

An entertainment will he given at
b residence of Mr. A. Dimmick in
'slIeyue on Thursday night, January
bill. Proceeds for the benefit Of the
NIleyue Church.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-01-16

ARCTIC BLASTS. old Boreas reached
the Sunny South about midnight on
Thursday of last week with full re-
Time of courtiers from his icy kingdom
and held high carnival for several days
in our midst before leaving for his frigid
possessions The yerltable blizzard of
the north pole transported him here,
and, for the nonce, we denizens Of Il
tropical cline beheld the glittering
icicles which form the crown Jewels of
the old frost King in his palace of ice
bergs Although beautiful to look
upon, yet this unsolicited visit from so
unwelcome gnest, left track of desc
lation in his path that weeks of genial
sunshine cannot efface by it's vernal
bloom and revivifying southern gales.
The glittering pageant has left pail
of withering blight: the vision of bean
ty has changed to the features of death
We have had enough of an exhibit
of old Winter in Hsouthern Exposi-
tion,h and don't care a continental far
thing about explorations to the North
Pole.
The following arrivals were register
ed at the Eureka House, A Lacom be,
proprietor, during the past week
NJ c. Moseley, Alexandria j. Mac
Culloch, N. o.; J. K. Small, n O.; G.
II. Jahns, N. o.; a. c. Gibson, Shreve
port B. N Heinemann, NJ o.; Bishop
j. N. Galleher, n. O.; Ashton Bouney,
st. Louis Louis Miers,' New York Fl.
Mestayer, n, Q. Judge A. Boarman,
Shreveport; Morris Marks, N. O.; j. S.
Brocer, Lafayette C. ] Boatner, Mon
roe, La; Nose Bruner, Ruston, La NJ.
5 Jones, Shreveport J. B. Baettie,
Shreveport; M. R. Barr, Penn'a.; NJ. 2.
Girard, Lafayette Amard Barbes, N.
o.; H. Fl. Russell, Monroe W. F. Mill
saps, Monroe J Curry, n. O.; Jos, Drey-
foas, New York !; E. F. Henderson, n
O.; Jos. Labit, Abbeyille SEVERN Le
blanc, Yonngsville; S L. Levy, N O. ;
NJ. P Young g. son, Lafayette; D. w.
Andrieu, N O.; A. A. Whitney. Spring
field, O.
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Are you made miserable by indiges
ton, consumption. dizziness, loss of ap.
petite, yellow skin Shiloh's Vitalizer
is positive cure. Sold by NJ. P. Young
g. Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-01-16

re late cold spell wasalmnst a,s-
ecedeuted, iu rigor aud length, in
|AIs section Of country Garden vege
bibles we're all killed, and it ii feared
|Sat yuang fruit trees and the stnbble
Eane will be seriously injured, if not
4lIlsd, By the severe freezes which last
III fol 30 many days.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-01-16

4 ODl7C Send cents for postage and re-
n 0tLl-. ceive free, costly boz OF goods
which viii help you to more money right away
than anything else in this world. AL, OF either
sex, succeed from first hour. The broad road to
fortune opens before the workers, absolutely
sure. All once address, TRUE & Co.,
l9# Augusta, Maine.
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Dur neighbors Of w ashington are nc
rely engaged ii getting MP 4 suitable.
@Fdi Gras celebratlon. A grand en-
$tailfment and ball will hs given st
sTsevegance Hall on the Goth BY the
Cotton Pickers Club for the pur-
lse of raising funds for the Mardi Gras
Aebsation, which will includs vocal
"a instrn mental music, tableaux, ETC.,
u judging from past experience.
ke treat ID in store for the occasion, AZ
N widesawake Waahingtonians al
Rys make d suecesa Of those pleasing
"a amusing entertainments, and can
sE among their amateur performers
of the best Of any country town IN
\ ssate. Giye tlse boys d 1ift On the
h, and YOU will be certain 70 get
aT moneys worth
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The u. s. Circuit Court met on Mon
Hay morning last, Judge Alex Boarman
|nssiding. y. s. Marshal Gibson, Dis
4ict Attorney Montfort s. Jones,
Deputy Clerk Mays, and D B. Baettie,
tlnographsr. were all present. Among
Ne attorneys In attendance upon the
burt from abroad were Messrs Boat
Hill Russell and Millsaps of Monroe ];
Norris Marks OF New Orleans, M r.
oseley Of Alexandra, and NJ E. Gi
ard Of Lafayette.
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For SALE AT 4 BARGAIN. --One hum
dred pannels of choice heavy Atchafa
laya fencing. Posts coal tarred at both
endsfs9Apply immediately to w A.
Sandoz, at Littell's Drugstore.
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TDUBLIc SALE.
District Court, Parish Of 81. Landry, No 49,
Esr.rE or MARIE LOUISE LEDoux. 3

i
Estate OF MARIE LOUISE LEDoUx.
By virtue of an order of the Hon. the Pro
hate Court in and for the parish Of st. Landry
there will bio sold ut public auction, TO the last
and highest bidder, by the undersigned admi-
nistrator or a duly qualified auctioneer. ct the
Courthouse in opelousas, on WEDNEG
DA r the Sd day Of February, 1859, the iSl. e.
estate of Marie Louise Ledoux, deceaaed.
late of st. Landry to-wit:
The plantation on which the deceased last
resided, situated about eight miles from ehe
town of Opel0ssas, La, on the Plaquemine
Ridge, containing about fifty arpents, more
or less, with Mi The bnildings and improve.
nnents thereon, bounded north By lands OF
Sosthene Layergne, south by lands of Lucien
Joubart, east by lands OF Onezime 5onoess,
and west by laSis of Mrs. James McClslland.
Terms cash.
Jan. 2. 1886. Administrator.
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eos1 FRozEx. Information reacli

MOST ERozEN. - Information reaclls.
N this oaElcg On Thursday morning last
at T q Hagerty, Esq. Of Washing
qa; while out surveying some lands
sgeen Yille Plate and Chicot, during
ha Reaenf severe cold weather, lost hIs
sg III the woods, and before finding q
Vase was almost frozen 10 death, he
sss at last accounts at Mr.. ]. Landre-
Asnx's. three miles from Vile Plate,
Asfe he Will reinain until sufficiently
ovsred to be removed home.
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The sale of lands belonging to the es.
|ae of Aimee Gradnigo, deceased, will
lks place to-day at the Courthouse.
|his Is q rare chance for good invest
bpfs. See advertisements.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-01-16

Every horse owner should have copy
of that admirable work, A Treatise on
the Horse and His Diseases, y BY DIR. Ken
dali. A few copies-Eiglisl or German
for sale at this Office at Csc. per copy.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-01-16

Don'f forget the Firemen's Ball and
Esrtainment next Tuesday night
here will be legerdemain. dancing,
hing, &c. See advertisement.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-01-16
PIANOS AND ORGANS TUHED AND REPAIRED
Far, Sale or Rent.

GNE of the most desirable residences In
orchard, garden and small 6eld-comprising,
together, about IA acras of land, all under
fence. improvements consist OF two-story
dwelling, brick basement, containing nine
.ooms; outbuildings. kitchen, servants rooms
ETC., in good order. This property will be sold
rther particulars apply at this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-01-16

Shiloh's Cure will Immediately re-
lieve Group, whooping cough and bron-
chitis. Sold by N. P. Young & Go.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-01-16

Wanted--a second hand cook stove,
medium sise; must be 10 good order
and cheap. Apply at this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-01-16

4 cold chilly rain set in ON Thursday
morning, making il more disagreeable
Il PERSONAL comfort than the cold, dry
seatber just preceding it.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-01-16

III Cosr Pipes, Tobacco, Crockery,
E1Isrsware, Tinware, Hardware, Etc,
q s,st, at the Star Grocery.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-01-16

There was no mimic skating during
rs late hard foeeZe. Roller skates
Ssro thrown aside, and genuine skating
4 lie was enjoyed by our young men.
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FOR SALE.

gTyHE Yalade property, opposite the Catho-
lie Church, Opel0usas, conststing of two
lots. an excellont dwelling, kitchen, carriage
fouae, barn, stable. gardens and orohard-all
IN peFlset order Also, tract of rood LAND
ir PlAiEnncs. VIII be sold cheap and ON easy
ssypss. AppIy to g. WsDUROY.
0cf. 8s~9izsl Agent Yalsde heirs.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-01-16

NEcRoLoGY.Col Ed. Richardson,
Ehe wealthiest cotton planter In the
voFld, dropped dead from apoplexy
h jackson, Miss, IN Monday night at
Ei:SD m. He resided In New Or
saps and vac leading spirit in com
Inerslal and banking circles there, and
iFas highly esteemed for his eminent
|EoFlh and social nature.
papG. r r.. Burke, b popular and
hly estaemed gentleman. well known
1lsA, died iii New Iberia 4 few days
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Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy positive
cure for catarrh, dyptheria, and canker
mouth. Sold by NJ. P. Young 4 Go.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-01-16

At the Star Grocery News Stand
Harper's Weekly, Harper's Monthly /;
Texas Siftings, Puck !;
Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper; !;
Popular Monthly, Sunday Magazine !;
Chatterbox, Seaside Library
Waverly Library, etc., etc.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-01-16
EDUBLIC SALE
Il - =. I..l.. 8
District Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No 1855.

nUBLlL SALE
District Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No. 1855.
ESTATE GusTAvE ANY.
By virtue of an order of the Hon. the Dis
trict Court in and for the parish of 81. Ian
dry there will be sold at public auction, TO
the last and highest bidder. by the under.
signed administrator, or any duly qualified
anctioneer, at the Courthouse, in the parish
aforesaid, on WEDNESDAY, the Sd day of
February, 1886, the following described prop.
erty, belonging to the estate Of Gustavs Amy.
deceased, to-wit:
A tract of prairie land In Prairie Hayes, st.
Landry parish, bounded north BY W. 3
Brooks, south by Jack w. Spears, east by
Marie M6lanie Young and west By ---s------..-
pents, more or less, with all tie buildings
and improvements.
One white horse, one brown horse. one
stove.
Aesns-''''D' C. w. DuRoY,s
Jan. 2, 1886 Administrator.
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The Rev. Geo. A. Thayer. of Bourbon,
Ind, says; Both myself and wife owe
our lives to Shiloh's consumption cure"
Sold by N. P. Young & Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-01-16

Yarn Is selling for seventy five cents
n barrel-two bushels on our streets,
md d not scarce at that figure.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-01-16

Az experienced vegetable gardener
aud wife can learn Of good situation
by addressing, Courier Once, 0peiou
sas. lii. None but competent, relias
ble couple need apply.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-01-16

FIRE Works. Roman candles, fire.
crackers, Chinese punk, torpedoes, &C.,
at the Star Grocery.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-01-16

Linen Collars, Handkerchiefs, Towels,
Napkins, Hose, Half Hose, etc, at the
Star Grocery.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-01-16

For dyspepsia and liver complaint,
you have printed guarantee on every
bottle of Shiloh's Vitalizer. 1t never
fails to cnre At NJ. P. Young s. Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-01-16

soda, Baking Powders, Mustard,
pissles, Beer, Porter, &c, at cost, at
IN star Grocery
The Opelousas courier., 1886-01-16

If sout of sorts with headache, stomach
disorder torpid liver, pain In back or side, con.
stipation, ETC. neglect may be fatal One dose
A3ew 6osss restore TO new health end v5goCs
The Opelousas courier., 1886-01-16

Business was Rt almost a stand still
salipg The freezing weather, Probably
ke saloons had run during that
The Opelousas courier., 1886-01-16

DIED AT Washington on Thursday,
the 9TH inst, ANNA GARDNER, widow
Of Qramel Hinckley, aged 81 years, 8
months and II days.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-01-16

s.hool Books at discount of 20 to
Y IA cent ut the Star Grocery.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-01-16

A Nasal Injector free with each bottle
of Shiloh's Cstarrll Remedy. Price SO
cenfs. Sold by M. P. Young & Co,
The Opelousas courier., 1886-01-16

Why will you cough when shiloll's
cure will give you immediate relief.
Price I0c. SOC aud 81. Sold. by NJ. p.
Young g. Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-01-16

FoR SALE-A new Remington double
barrel bfeech- loading shot gun can be
had at bargain ON application ut this
Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-01-16

,ssnerette has a newspaper-the
I'M No. |, Vol. |, was issued January
The Opelousas courier., 1886-01-16
NOTICE.

KDERSONS having claims against the es.
III tate of Gustaye Amy, will present them
for classification.
= C. W. DuR0Y,
Jan. 2. 1886. Administrator.
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DUBLIC SALE.
Estate OF WILLIAM MoNBouLss.

BY virtue of an order Of the Hon. the Dis.
trict Court in and for the parish Of 50. Landry
there will be sold at public auction, to tie
last and highest bidder, by the undersigned
administrator, or any duly qualified auction.
eer, at the Court House, in the parish afore.'
January. 1886, the following described PRO
perty, belonging to the estate of Will
liam MonbouleZ, deceased. to.wit:
/. The undivided half of the following de-
kcribed property, to-wit: A certain tract OF
land situated at Rayne, St. Landry parighS
containing 1872 acres, aud described as the
southwest quarter of section twentysoighe
1881, in township nine 49, south ranges east,.
saving and excepting all the difierent poE-
tions of lots of land already sold by said Eal8s
or his agents, included or elnbrRced In car.
tain chart fled herewith for refessnce. and
and the south half square No. 5, also squares
Nos. % and "a, also the east half Of square
No. 81, also reserved all the lots which Nave
been sold by vendor and his partner pFevieus
to this date, being the same property png-
chased by vendor and Monlezun on March
9th, 1884, as per act Of sale recorded in book
g. A tract of land situated In the parish Of
81. Landry, on Bayou Blanc, containing 10
I acres aud 90ll00 of an acre, more or lesss
! bounded north by public land, south by public
land, east by John Myer and west by the
: "a
g. Three lots of ground situated ia the town
Of Rayne, parish of st. Landry. measuring
each forty feet front, by one hundred and
twenty feet depth, being lots Nos. 32, s. and
81 in block Is, being property acquired from
i l. One block of ground situated In che
town of Rayne, parish Of St. Landry, being
| designated on the map Of said town as block
No. 9-excepting lot No. Is, which has been
/ sold.
/ town of Rayne, parish Of St. Landry, and
being lots Nos. l,2,3, 4, S, 6.7, 8, 8, 10, ~, 10
and Is in block No. "a.
6. A tract of land situated in the parish Of
St. Landry, containing fifty acres, bounded
north by the Bayou Wikof, south by land oi
ssid Widow ~ cunningham. ives. ~ amos @ons'p'
Terms-Cash ~
Dec. 10, 1885. AdministratCf
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Hackmetackp d lasting and fragrant
perfume Price Is and 50 cents Sold
by II T. YonDg 8 Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-01-16

Stereoscopes, Views and other faueV
goods st tlle Star Grocery
The Opelousas courier., 1886-01-16
OPELOUSAS:

I.ruRDAy &: JANUARY ie, 1856
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For Sale.

A FINE RESIDENCE, with all necessary
N outbuildings and improvements, and auf.
fcienf land for small farm, ad50ining tue
corporate limits of Opelousas, will DO sold
cheap. Apply at this Office. dl3tf
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FOR, SALE,

Z CIV gXAA4Is
a FINE tract of land In Coulee Croche,
n containing 4l2 arpents, 80 under fence j;
ali cleared and good rich land. Will be sold
cheap: mart cash and balance on time.
Anniv Ia MICHEL HALPHEN,
47-2ml at Jules Perrodin's, Opelousas
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Bargains! Bargains y!
3a@RWGSRL&Ss3R
Fancy Goods, Notions, Stationery, ETC., Etc.,
S|YIAR CIR q G. e RI Y
Under the Courier Printing Office, Opelousas La
Bargains J.!
Under the Courier Printing Office, 0pslousas La.

The entire Stock Of goods the Star Grocery offered
Cost Prices Gall the stock be closed out within
the next two weeks Now is your chance don't miss it,
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SCHOOL BOOKS AT REDUCED PRICES

Also Pneo and Buffers Grammar Robinsons Abmcs MeGufes
Readers Books Stationery nks sts AT CosT
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Terms-Cash. a
Dec. 19, 1885. Administrator.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-01-16
PRESTIDIGITATION,

after which there will be roller skating fol
one honr, aud the evenings entertainment
will conclude with 4
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-11-17
CATS WERE ABUNDANT.


"Talk about the wild dogs of Atlanta If you want 70
said old citizen yesterday, but the wild cats took my
eve When the city in the midst OF that des0lation
which marked the wild dog era, there was an old man
who lived in "A broken down box car which had been
thrown of the track the State road roundhouse One
day soldiers went into the old mans home to
fry bacon that somehow other we had gotten hold
by the breezes It exceedingly appetizing odor,
the more because il rather strange to Atlanta Air
and TO Atlanta noses Well. in few minutes the wild
cats began to come from their hiding places, at
sngy then in pairs then by DOZENS then by scores then
by hundreds, great army OF fierce eyed, yOwng howl
When the old the cats about To IN
wade his home in such swarms he got club and stationed
himself at a point near which would have TO pass.
He To work killing cats He killed nNe tnousanu
never in my life many dead catsP
4" guess not" remarked. So -
cats thrown into big washOut mean he car, filling
II up completely There were enough Of them to I'LL "A
room twenty feet square and" added my friend pre-
pared leave three thousand additional cats died from
their wounds and found In different parts OF the city
the next day"
forgot to ask what became Of the little piece Of bacon