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The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-16
Board Of Police
Town Of ODelOusas.

JUNE 18th, 1883.
The Board met pursuant to call of the
President.
Present: John NJ. Mornhinyeg, President,
b. f. Meginley, Solomon Loeb, Louis Cha
cherG and Emile Donate.
The President stated that the purpose of
the meeting was to take into consideration
proposed steps to bring about q friendly rela-
ti0n and intercourse between the business
men of New Orleans, La, and Denver, Colora-
do, and as the same would be of great benefit
to the people and towns generally in Louisi-
ana, it was proper that there should be some
suitable person appointed as delegate re-
presentative to represent the town of OpelOu-
sas La in Denver or any other place or places
where any such steps are intended to be
taken.
B. F. Meginley, Esq, offered the following
resolution, viz
Whereas, the people of the cities of New
Orleans and Denver are desirous to draw
nearer to each other in bonds of commercial
friendship and business intercourse, and
Whereas steps are now being taken to bring
that laudabe object to a successful termina-
tion, aud
Whereas, the people of the town of Opelou
sas appreciate the benefits and advantages to
be derived from such bonds of commercial
union and friendship, not only for ew Or
leans, but to the entire State, and sincerely
desiring to show its appreciation of such steps
and measures, therefore be it
Resolved by the Board of Police of the town
of Opelousas, La. that the Hon. Henry l..
Garland of Opelousas, La, is hereby chosen
as the representative and delegate of the
town of Opelousas, La, and as such is autbo-
rized to represent said town in any convcn-
ton or assemblag p in the city of Denver or
other place and to use all such means and ex-
pedents which he may deem necessary to
bring about friendly commercial relation
between New Orleans and Denver, as the same
if done will be conducive to our benefit aud
advantage, and be it further
Resolved, that copy of these resolutions
be handed the Hon. H. l.. Garland as his au
thority to act in the premises.
Aud said resolution having been unanimous
ly approved and carried, it was so stated by
the Chair, and Hon. Fl. L. Garland was de-
cared the delegate and representative from
Opelonsas La.
JNO. c. MORNHlNVEG,
Attest: President.
w. IL. COCHRA,i, Clerk.
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General Notes.

The rice mill at Crowley is now in
readiness for the grow ing crop.
The Literary and Dramatic Club
gave concert at their Hall last Fri
day night.
There will be services at the Baptist
Church on the second and fourth Sun
days in each month at the usual hour.
Lake Charles Commercial The Lake
Chales College building is looming up,
and will be completed before many
more weeks.
New Iberia Enterprise: We are in
formed by private advice from the Lake
Arthur section of Vermillion parish that
in few days engineers are expected to
lay out the route to be followed by the
railroad that is to run from Alexandria
via Jennings and Lake Arthur, to Alb
beville.
NJ o. States: Thurman says he is
already ten years younger than he was
last week owing to the handsome way
in which he was treated by the Demo
cracy in their National Convention. He
thinks, too. that perhaps lie may be
twenty years younger before he is Il
month older, because the compliment
paid him by the Democrats not only OF
his own State but of the whole Union
has passed into his blood and has
already begun to act as rejuvenescent
mower
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HAAsYILLE. La. June II. 1888.
EDITORS COURIER:

EDITORS COURIER:
Yesterday was so far the warmest day of
the year. The mercury at one o'clock p. m.
marking Sc degrees in the shade. At four
o'clock p. m. we had pretty hard shower of
rain which will stop plowing for two or more
days. The most of the cotton farmers in this
section of the country are nearly up with all
of their farm work. Cane is looking well and
growing, but some weeks later this season
than last year at this date.
The Star Plantation has very fine cane
crop this year, particularly the stubbe. Their
plant cane looks thrifty, but did not come up
as evenly as could be desired, and with their
immense fields of plant cane and stubble they
hope to make a million pounds of clarified
sugar this coming season. Corn crops about
all laid by in good shape and peas sowed.
Our farmers will m-ke boss corn crop this
year.
Aunt Della Crawford, colored woman liv-
ing on the Tiger Bend Place, grows more and
finer cabbage than any one In the country
that we know of. Yesterday she presented
us with a fine specimen of cabbage.Then strip
ed of all surplus leaves pulled the scales down
TO eight pounds And mind you it was grown
since March. Can you do better
The crops on Elm and Crocodile Bayous are
reported as being in excellent condition, and
prospects of large yields In the vicinity OF
Eola see all growing crops look fine and
healthy in appearance. Health of the neigh,
borhood is reported as good.
Capt A. M. Haas and family departed on
the 10th inst, over the T. p, Road, for the
city and an extended tour among the noun
tains of Virginia this summer.
Yours, ILLINOIS.
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Police Jurors.

At the Democratic primaries held
throughout the parish on June I'd for
the selection of Police Jurors to be re-
commended to the Governor for ap-
pointment, the vote being cast by wards,
the following gentlemen were selected !:
1st ward, E. NJ BoagnI aud Homer Du-
rio; I'd wards Edgar S. Barry Sd ward,
Placide Robin 4th ward, r. w. Heath;
5,h ward, Paulin Stagg aud E. c. Mil,
burn; 9th ward, Samuel Haas; 7tli
ward, L. j. Dossman 9Th ward, e.
Thompson Bihm. All of the above ex-
cent three were nominees of the Parish
Convention two having been defeated
(by Messrs. Barry and Robin) and the
third having declined to make the race
These gentlemen ought to give us
satisfactory administration OF our paro-
chial affairs.
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Court of Appeals.

The Circuit Court held session here
last week, Judges Moore and Clegg pre-
siding, and handed down judgments in
the following cases:
Emile Reed VS.. q. S. Fontenot, con-
stable, ct als.-Appeal dismissed at cost
of appellant.
L. j. Smith vs.. G. G. DusoD, sheriff,
ct als.-Judgment affirmed; appellant
to pay costs of appeal.
Jos. Bloch VS.. Henry Crawford, ag't.
Judgment affirmed at cost of appellant.
Edward J. Biering ct ais. vs. W. w.
D6 Jon ct ais. = Judgment affirmed at
cosFof appellants.
Maurice Pollingue vs.. Mathilda Bur-
leigh, wife, ct als.-Judgment amend
ed !; appellees to pay costs of appeal.
Estate Of Louis Louqnette. = Judg-
ment revessed plaintiff in rule to pay
costs in both courts.
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a Kitchen Cabinet.

The Star, the new Baton Rouge daily,
is justly severe upon certain selfish
little coterie that proposes to consti-
tute Kitchen Cabinet, and without
invitation run Gen. Nichols government
for him." 1t has coined new word to
describe this presumptuous clique,
viz: ''factionlet," little faction--and
says that it is little in all that the name
implies, but that the magnitude of its
pretensions is bewildering. In fact, "to
use a slang phrase" says the Star, ''it
wants the EARTH" 1t closes an article
on the subject as follows:
Ct6a Nichols cannot fail to realize
the gravity of this situation. We want
to see him established in the love and
veneration of all classes of this COM
munity, by adopting broad catholic
policy, without regard to old distinc-
tions. This can be easily done now !;
but if he throws himself into the arms
Of the Factionlet, it will be his first
mistake, and it will De irremediable.
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NOTICE-U S Land Office, New Orleans
IN La, April 81, I8sS-Notice is hereby
givep that the following named settsr has I'll.
ed e notice of his intention to make final proof
in support Of his claim and that said proof will
he made before the Judge or in his absence, the
Clerk of the District Court at Opelousas, La
On Thursday June 2ist, 1883, viz:
KEypOlite Handreneaux.
who made Homestead Entry No. 65l7 for The
E1ofNE4 of Sec %, Up Z Louisiana
Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence mp on, and cultivation
of, said land, viz: Joseph Fontenot, Thomas
Butler Germain Fontenot, Artemon Niarihe'
all of St. Landry parish, Louisiana
THOMAS j. BUTLER,
Nav 5. 1856, Register.
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American H.egio rrref Homo or.

The American Legion of Honor is Frater-
nal Benefit Society, organized December 49,
1873 1t now has ten hundred and eightyf five
Councils, eighteen Grand Councils, and over
sixty-two thousand members. 1t has paid to
the widows and orphans of deceased members
its members the absolute payment of their
certificates in full, no matter what may hap
pen. while they are members.
; The perfected plan of benefit assurance is
the out growth of long experience, and ono in
which the faults of others are avoided, while
their good features are retained.
All certificates issued by the American Le-
gion of Honor provide for Relief Benefit
that can be used in case of sickness or acci-
dent
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SHERIFFS SALE.
District Court, Parish of 81. Landry No. 1892
Mary Isabella Garrard, wife, VS.. r. r. Per-
rodin.

By virtue of writ of feri tiaeias
issued out of the District Court, in and
for the parish of St. Landry, in the above
entitled suit, and to me directed, | will pro
ceed to sell at public auction, to the high
est bidder, at the front door of the Court
House, in the town of Opelousas, parish of
st. Landry, on SATURDAY Y, the 2lst day
of July 1883, at II o'clock q. M, the following
described property, towit:
A lot and half of ground, situated in the
town of Opelousas, with dwelling house,
b.ick office and other buildings, bounded
north by Landry street and lots of DR. v Boa
gni and OF John N. Ogden, south by Vine
street, west by Market street and cast by
property of Heury L. Garland formerly of
WIN. +. Anderson)
Seized in the above entitled suit
Terms and Conditions Cash.
T.S FONTENOT,
June l6, 1885, Sheriff
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a High School.

A long felt want in this community
is a first grade high school or college,
where the rising generation may receive
4 good practical education to tit them
for the duties of life, or to prepare them
for collegiate education.
So says the Farmeryille Gazette.
That is one of the crying needs OF Op-
elousas. What are our people going to
do about it, Our columns are open for
discussion on this subject.
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June l6, 1888
NIOTICE OF TABLEAU.

Probate Cohrt, Parish of 81. LaNd'y, No, 4682
ESTATE OF CLEMENTINE JONES.
Whereas, Th6ogene Belard, of the par
ish of st. Landry administrator Of the above
entitled estate, has filed final tabeau and
distribution of funds of said estate, aecompa-
nied by his petition praying for the homoo-
CATION of the same;
And whereas notice of filing of said petit
ton and tableau has been ordered by an or
der of court bearing date June ID, 1888;
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given to all
persons interested to male opposition to said
tableau, in writing, at my office, in the town
of Opeousas, within the time required by law,
why said tabeau should not be homologated
and confirmed.
C.M. THOMPSON,
June l6, 1885, Clerk.
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NOTICE OF TABLEAU.

Probate Court, Parish of ST. Landry, No 44i
ESTATE OF NAPOLEON CoRTEz.
Whereas, Jules Perrodin of the parish Of ST.
Landry, Administrator. in the above
entitled estate, has filed final tabeau OF
said estate, accompanied by his petition pray
ing for the homologatiom of the same;
And whereas, notice of filing of said petit
tion aud tableau has beel ordered by an Or
der of court bearing date June 8, 1888.
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 tabeau should not be homoiogated
and confirmed ,,,,o1
I,,a o 1893 Clerk
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Brief Printing.

The Supreme Court will hold its next
session here ON the Cd of July, and We
would respectfully remind attorneys,
lltigants, and others interested, that we
have exceptional facilities for doing
their brief printing with neatness, accu-
racy and promptness. All orders sent
Id this month will be filed at reduc-
tion from regular rates. Patrons from
d distance furnished with proofs by
mail or express shen desired.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-16

The recent rapid growth and increase of
the American Legion of Honor and similar
benefit paying. Institutions is not of the ephe-
neral nature that some declare, but it is II logi-
cal sequence of their successful and economi-
cal administration of the most benefcent plan
ever designed to meet the wants of the widow
and orphan. So great means for good is not
for day, but win continue to grow in
strength and usefulness, SO long as death has
wife and children.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-16

Self-respect in every man who has family
dependent on him should compel him to spare
no effort for their future welfare. He is res
ponsible to them, and to the communi.
ty that they shall be cared for if posi-
Bile by his exertions. In no way can
this be done more certainly or economically
than in the American Legion of Honor. Pub.
lie sentiment always guages man with the
ratio of opportunities he has improved.
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TAKEN up AS AN EsTRAY,

DY the undersigned about March 9, near
Id public road leading to Washington, Red
Cow about years old with a red calf ls
months old Cow branded on left hip about
thus: H fac-simile of brand at COURIER
ofice), has fork in right ear, and portion
of left ear cut and hanging. Has been in the
neighborhood for two years. The owner is
take her away. PAUL ROY.
M,v 10 ,S2. I'm
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Messrs. Clements g. Wilson have tax
" the agency for the celebrated VIM
ahip cotton gin, beautiful piece OF
aechanism highly recommended BY all
Fho have given it trial. A sample gin
an be seen at their store, when they
Will take pleasure in giving all neces-
safy information to those interested.
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Taken ND as EstraYs

10y the undersigned near Hills bayou,
ID about Two miles from Opelousas, two red
heifers, one years old, the other year older.
The mother came in the neighborhood abont
1879 and was branded with an indescribabie
brand, a fac-simile of which may be seen at
the COURIER Office.
The owner is requested to come forward,
prove property, pay charges and take them
away, j. ID. SANDoZ
MAY 26, 1sss.-lm
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n 0Ta e 4,

FUNHE Quarterly Meeting of the Parish un-
dreneau's Hall, near Willie Plate.
By order of
T. j. HOUGH, President.
We hope to have full meeting, as dele
gates to the Sta te Union will be elected on
this occasion. june 9-2t
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We have heard several of our citi-
asna residing along the gully east OF
toWn complain tll.st the overhows OF
hat little stream are becoming more
and more inconvenient and disastrous.
vur Town Council should have the gull
Y examined and if there are any OBJ
aInctions In it have them removed.
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Taken sap as am Estray,

WDY the undersigned on bayou Kenison, q
I'D roam horse, black name and tail, brand
ed ON left shoulder FB. Has been ranging IN
the neighborho0d since 1882.
The owner is requested to prove property,
pmy charges and take him away.
Nav 26-8s. ARMAND J. HOLLlER.
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Holders of stock q the Building and
Loan Association should pay their in
stallments promptly if they would avoid
costs. The Office of tho Secretary is
open every Saturday evening from 2
to Z
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-16

Associate Justice McEnery will prd-
baby grace a seat on the Supreme
Bench when the highest tribunal of the
State meets here next month. In ap-
pointing him the Governor did very
wise and proper act.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-16

Chas. Nj. Richard, of Lake Charles,
has been appointed Assessor for Calca-
lieu parish, vice A. L. Reid, resigned,
and has been confirmed by the Senate.
Charley's many friends here will be
pleased to hear of his promotion.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-16

The Lake Charles Homestead and
Loan Association, last Wednesday
night, made loan of $1,000 at 388 per
cent premium. Mr.. e. I'll. Dees was
the lucky bidder.-Lake Charles Com
mercial,
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+. DAVENPORT,
Boot and Shoe Maker.
pEpAaRlNG PROMPTLY DONE.
Shop on Landry street, corner second block
fram railroad. Opelousas in l6-3m
NOTICE

Kslhereby given of the intention, in accord.
4 apce with article 48 of the Constitution OF
I.sssisiilna, to introduce Bill at the present
SESSION of the General Assembly for the etea-
TO- and aanointment of an addi tionai Justice
t,f t,t Peace aud a Constable for the lst ward
of tho parish of st. Landry. je 2-ot
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-16

We would again remind our readers
that O State Fair will be held at Baton
Rouge in October and urge them to pre-
pare exhibits. Read Gov. Nichols
proclamation in reference thereto on.
oar second page.
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Juue l6, 1888,
NOTICE OF TABLEAU.

Probute Court, Parish 81. Landry, No 1880
EsrAy, OF WILLIAM BRADY.
Whereas, .FIlliam G. Gordon, Jr., of
the parish e st. Landry, administra
tor of the above entitled estate,
has filed a final tableau of classiiea-
tion aud distribution OF funds of said estate,
accompanied by his petition praying for the
homologation of the-same;
And Whereas, notice of filing of said petit
tion aud tableau has been ordered by an or
der of court bearing date juno l3, 1888;
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given to vi
persons intel ested to make opposition to said
tableau, in writing, at my office, in the town
of Opelousas, within the time require by law:
why said tableau should not be hoinolosated
and confirmed. -
June 16, 1888 Clerk
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Sheriff Fontenot has taken possession
Il his Office and our medical Sheriff pro
Bm. has betaken himself to more con-
enial pursuits-holding inquests. saw
ng bones, sc.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-16

We have heard vague rumors Of q
Wild man in the vicinity of the public
cemetery described as hairy being,
gom whose mouth volumes of sulphur
Ous smoke escape at each breath-ac-
eoFding to the report of the average
email boy and female "cullud puss0n''
Nao claim to have seen him. tits even
said that he has been known to unhiDge
nls head from bis shoulders and hand
sFound TO passers by--bnt we hardly
ssiieye this is true. It 10 only after
aaIk that this strange being is visible.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-16

We have had rain almost every day
This week. All sections of our parish
have now had a suffciency and some
have had too much.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-16

The Police Jury of Union parish has
reduced the parish tax to six mills
mills for general purpopas and mill
,lor educational purposes. That Police
Jury ought not to be changed.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-16

The commencement exercises and dis
tribution of prizes at the Convent of the
Immaculate Conception, conducted by
the Sisters Marianites of Holy Cross,
will take place on Friday, June 20, be-
ginning at 2: 80 p. m.
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The annual exhibition at st. Joseph's
Convent (colored) will take place Mon
day, July A, beginning at 6 p. m. Ad-
mission 25 cents, children 10 cents.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-16

Preserve Jars and Kettles, all sizes,
Ice Cream Freezers and Sets, HAM
mocks, Croquet Sets, Fly Tr9ps, cheap
est line of GlassE are, Lamps and Tin
ware at C. Deitlien's cheap cash corner.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-16

L. Davenport, boot and shoemaker,
has removed his shop to Landry street,
on the Gorner of second block from rail
mad. See card in another column.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-16

We will send the COURIER and New
York World weekly edition) from now
until Nov. l3, ls88-over 5 months
for only $1.5O; or we will send the
World alone until that date for 40 cents.
Leave money and names at this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-16

The Governor has appointed Police
Jurors for Grant, Morehouse, Lincoln,
West Baton Rouge and several other
parishes. st. Landry's turn will come
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-16

The discharge of firearms in the
meets, after dark, is becoming lately of
nther frequent occurrence. An example
ihould be made of the first one caught
indulging in this stinnocent" amusement.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-16

RRMovAL.-C. w. DuRoy, attorney,
and L. E. Littell, surveyor, have remov-
Cd their Office to the new building 'front.'
ing the clerks office, between Chache-
r6s hotel and Jno. N. Ogden's office.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-16

The Literary and Gymnastic Society
Of Breaux's Bridge will formally open
its new Hall on the 23d and Oath inst.
We return thanks to Mr.. III. Van der
Cruyssen, Director, for an invitation to
be nresent.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-16

Whatever gives peace of mind, other things
being equal, adds to ones days. Many men
declare that it is worth all it costs them in
that their families are provided for.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-16

4 ball will be given at the Bellevue
Hall next Thursday, June 81. Entrance
free. Music by the Grand Point String
Rand.
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Taxpayers, Attention!

Notice is hereby given that the assessment
lists for 1885, will be on file at my office in
Opelousas, from the 10th to the 3Oth of June,
for inspection and correction by the tax.pay-
ers. All. Las hAFEo
Hama . 1893 St Assessor.
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Remember C. Dietlein's Cheap Cash
Corner when you are in want of Paints,
Oils, Varnishes, Brushes, Lime, Win
dow Glass, etc. Cheapest place in
town for same.
Stockholders 10 the Building and
Loan Association are reminded that the
office of the Secretary is open every
Saturday evening from 2 O'Clock to Z,
and that they should pay their install
ments punctualIy if they would avoid
COSTS
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COTTON PLANTERS, ATTENTION F.!

U WILL be in St. Landry i'll the months of
4 june and July, repairing Gin Stands. em
prepared to recut old saws and make them as
good as new, gum and file same IN the most
approved style, and refill brushes, and bah-
bet boxes, &c. Terms r'ade satisfactory as
we'll as the work B. F. PERLEY,
Alexandria, La.
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The Opelousas Social Club will have
. dance at their Hall tonight.
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Call on the Secretary to day and pay
the weekly installment on your stock
Id the Building and Loan Association.
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OPELoUsAs, La, April IS, 1888.
To my friends and the public:
have seen Mr.. B. F. Perleys work on sew
eral gins and have examined thegsame, and
have found them to be good work, and lecom-
mend him to the public as good giIrwright.
May 122m. MARTIN CARRON.
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NOTICE

rs l,aosby given of intention to cause TO be
u iusraEnced at the ensuing session OF the
j Leaislature an act authorizing the Police Jury
TO fund .ths outstanding Indebtedness OF St.
Landry Parish.
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The public schools in our parish will
elose next Friday, the 22d.
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PUBLIC SCHOOL NOTICE.

TNyHE Public Schools of this Parish will close
IL on June 22d, 1888, as per resolution of the
School Board. LAURENT DUPRE,
NAV 1888. President.
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STILL IN THE LEAD !
c. DIETLEIN'S
Cheap Cash Corner.

Old Wine and Apple Vinegar, per gal -3oc
Vanilla and Lemon Extracts, per bot .-.. Zoe
13 lbs. White Clarified Sugar 90
Best Family Soap, per box of 60 lbs 90
Cordoya Coffee, best in market, per ID .20c
Maccaroni and Vermicelli, per ID -------. l2!!c
Brooms, down to- -l0c
Stone China Plates, per dozen. .75c
Good Smoking Tobacco, | lb. tins 45c
Hammocks, from 81 2j to to----.-..-..---.$2 90
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Az ORDINANCE

Attest PreSl,
w. II. CocHRAs, Clerk.
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IL n M H. WI B H. M!
My Sc, l0c, g5c and Soc Counters are Marvels
of Cheapness Each and every article il
bargain, really worth twice the mouey.