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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-30

st. Landry and immigration.

As portion of Southwestern Louisi-
ana, st. Landry parish stands pre- emf
nent above her sister parishes in the
variety of her products, fertility of soil,
health and salubrity of climate, cheap
ness of lands, and in transportation ia
cilities for reaching the markets of the
world. Had her advantages been writ
ten up and doomed through the news
papers like other poorer and less favor
ed sections Of the State; had our real
estate agents been more active in ad-
vertising and describing the rich prai-
rie and forest lands within our borders;
and had a Parish Bureau of Immigra-
ton been organized years ago to estab-
lish and maintain definite plans of Sc
curing immigrants, st. Landry, to day,
would have had the greater portion of
her idle lands in cultivation by
energetic farmers, thereby increasing
tenfold the wealth and prosperity of
the parish. Some of our people
have opposed immigration on the
plea that it would destroy stock
raising in fencing up the grazing lands
of the prairies for farm purposes. This
plea can be urged no more now, be-
cause large bodies of these lands have
already been inclosed with barbed wire,
by persons owning them, and the day
of public range for horses and cattle
has passed away. Every man will have
to improve his stock and have his OVID
pasture. Sooner or later all of the
waste lands of our country will be dot
ted with farm houses and farms, and
the rich soil will be yielding its tribute
of wealth in bountiful harvests from the
varied products that can be so easily
grown here. A strong tide of solid I'M
migration has set in to Southwest Lou
isiana, and we propose in future issues
of our paper to more frequently and
elaborately describe the claims and ad
vantages Of ST.. Landry in offering cheap
lands to those settlers who propose to
make Louisiana their future homes
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-30

Under the caption of "a large sale OF
property in New Orleans" !" the Times
Democrat OF the 9th inst, says: 'Ehe
following transfer Of property was re-
corded yesterday John T. Hardie to
Phillip Thompson. 81 lots (enumeratiDg
them) FOR 5000, 600 Mr.. Thompson
was an Opeloasas boy who went to the
Crescent City Immediately after the
var, commencing at the bottom of the
ladder. and BY dint Of industry, energy,
and fine aptitude for mastering the
details of commercial pursuits has risen
20 The front rank of successful business
men in New Orleans. Opeiousas is
1natly proud Of 80 worthy son, and
sxults il tho prosperity that has crown
ad his efforts.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-30

The Missouri Press Association at
its twenty second annual meeting, held
recently at Pertle Springs, NO., elected
Mt. Walter Williams, of the Bonneville
Advertiser, as its President. Mr.. Viii
liams will be remembered by the neWs-
paper men who visited Denver last
September as the witty "baby editor"
who, in bis impromptu response to a
toast at the banquet at the Windsor
Hotel, electrified Che large assemblage
and brought down such uproarfons ap-
plause. MissOuri's Press Association
doubtless has the youngest President OF
any similar body In the country, but ne
4 an exceptionally bright and witty one.
We tender him Sur congratulations.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-30
Bueklen,s Arnica salve

The best salve 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. It is guaranteed to give per
feet satisfaction, or money refunded.
Price 25 cents per box. For sale by
+. E. Bailey.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-30
Rriaf Printing.

The Supreme Court will hold its next
session here on the I'd of July, and we
would respectfully remind attorneys,
ltigants, and others interested, that we
have exceptional facilities for doing
their brief printing with neatness, accu-
racy and promptness. All orders sent
in this month will be filled at reduc-
tion flom regular rates. Patrons from
a distance furnished with proofs by
mail or express when desired.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-30

The rice mill at Rayne IS ready foi
the growing crop. We desired to make
this announcement in our issue of the
10th, but inadvertently wrote "Crow-
ley" instead of "Rayne.' Our amiable
Rayne contemporary calls attention to
the &act, and in its Enthusiastically
courteous and peculiarly charming and
captivating manner corrects us. We
trust our good friends, the people ot
Rayne, will pardon the oversight.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-30

REPUBLICAN NOMINEES. = After six
days of inharmonious action and hotly
contested balloting, the National Re-
publican Convention, at Chicago, final
" chose their ticket on last Monday by
nominating Benjamin Harrison of In
diana for President and Levi P, Morton
of New York for Vice President. 1t is
considered weak ticket, By reason oi
Harrison's position on the Chinese and
Labor question, and that Cleveland will
be reelected by a still larger majority
in November next.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-30

From definite information received, =
ia estimated thai. over 500 families will
move to Acadia, Calcasien and st. Ian
dry parishes next fall and winter. They
will come principally from the western
states Now is the time to advertise
your extra lands for sale, and let immi-
grants know what our people are vii.
ling to do to secure more good farmers
to develop the wealth lying in our idle
aniI
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-30

We have three spleadid watering
places in oufparish -Pointe-anx-Loups
Bell Cheney, and Mountain Bayou
Sprincs-ail of which have fine nedl-
einal waters, good hotel aceommoda,
tions. and offer fine sport in fishing and
haasing to visitors. As the weather is
getting warm it will now be in order 70
visit these pleasant summer resorts.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-30
SHERIFF'S SALE.
District C9nrt, Parish of ST. Landry No. 1892
Mary lss iella Garrard, wife, vs.. r. r. Per-
rodin.

By virtue of writ of feri fiacias
issued out of the District Court, in and
for the parish of st. Landry, in the above
entitled suit, and to me directed, l 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, the 2ist day
described property, to-wit:
A lot and half of ground, situated in the
town of Opelousas, with dwelling house,
brick 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 east by
property of Henry L. Garland formerly of
VIM F. Anderson.)
Seized in the above entitled suit.
Terms and Conditions-Cash.
= ' ~ T. s. FONTENOT,
June l6, 1885, Sheriff.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-30

A severe wind storm, of only few
minutes duration, passed over the same
track Of the hail storm west OF town
of the Goth of May, on last Saturday
morning, and broke down o great deal
of the corn in roasting ear. The con-
tinuous rains had made the stalks quite
brittle, from rapid growth. otherwise
the damage would not have been 80
- Il
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-30

The Governor appointed and the Sen
ate has confirmed the following Police
Jurors for st. Landry: First ward. Z
M. Boagni and Homer Durio Second
ward. E. s. Barry; Third ward, p. Ro
bin; Fourth ward, r. w. Heath; Fifth
ward, P. stagg and E. c. Milburn
Sixth ward, Sam Haas; Seventh ward
L. j. Dqasman Eighth ward, C. II
Bihm. +
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-30
GHERIFF'S SALE.
District Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No. 1881
Maurice PolIinque VS.. Matilda Burleiah.

By virtue of an order of ieri facias is.
sued out of the l3tt, Judicial District Court in
and for the parish 6f st. Landry, in the above
entitled and numbered suit, l 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 4th day of August, A. d. 1888, at IL
A. NJ, the following described property, to-
wit
A certain tract of land containing three
hundred acres superficial measure, bounded
north by Adolph G. Prejean, south by land OF
McIlhenny, east by railroad land and % west
by Jean Baptiste Dupl6chain, together with
all the buildings and improvements thereon
situated in the parish of st. Landry.
Seized in the above entitled suit
T. s. FONTENOT,
Sheriff.
E-,. 1906
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-30
NIoTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.
Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No. Al

Probate Court, Parrish of ST. Landry, No. 1893
ESTATE OF AUGUsTAvE DEsHoTELs.
Whereas, Felicien Doguet, of the parish OF
Sc. Landry, has applied by his petition to De
appointed administrator of the estate OF
Argustave Desheseis, deceased, late OF SC.
LaSdry parish
Therefore, any person intending to make
opposition to said appointment will file the
same in writing, in my office. in the town OF
Opelousas, within ten days from the present
notice. G, IL. THQMPSON,.
June 80, 1888. Clerk.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-30

The first Leap Year party of the sea-
son will take place at the Social Club
Hall tonight, under the auspices of the
young ladies of Opelousas who have
made grand preparations for this inter
estiD0 event.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-30

The New Orleans excursionists in
Colorado are having a vesy pleasant
me-combining business with pleas
ure-- and, while enjoying themselves
immensely, laying the foundats2ns for
permanent trade relations between I. q
Centennial State and the metropolis of
the South.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-30
Tmken uaap as ana Estray,

WDY the undersigned, at Mallct, on the 2eth
vaars old, branded on left thigh (fac- -simiie OF
brand at COURIER ofiicel. Has been in neigh,
borhood about three years. The owner VIII
proye property, pay charges and take him
away. DAt AZ
lima 40 1898 y
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-30

Be sure and read the two letters of
inquiry from Kansas, asking Informs
ton about the lands of our parish.
They are samples of numerous others
received by Col. George M0orman,
President of State immigration Asso-
citation of Louisiana, New Orleans, La.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-30
NOTICE

rs hereby given of the intention, in accord
ance with article As OF the Constitution Oh
Louisiana, to introduce Bill at the present
tiop and appointment of an addi tional Justice
of the Peace aud Constable for the Let waro
of the parish of St. Landry. Je <-'s
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-30

We will send the COURIER and New
York World weekly edition) from now
until Nov, IL, 1883 lover 5 months
for only $3.50 or we will send the
World alone until that date for 40 cents.
Leave money and names at this Office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-30

Mr.. Martin Carron has donated a lot
Of ground at FaquetaIque on which to
erect public school building. The
same public spirited gentleman has do.
mated q lot to the Farmers Union of
that neighborhood on which to erect q
hall, also a lot for q public cemetery.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-30

The Supreme Court meets here on
next Monday, and it is expected that
ex-Gov. McEnery, lately appointed
Associate Justice, will be present dur
ing the session.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-30

i. Representative Robertson has sent
US copy of the bill introduced BY him
in Congress last week. to which We re-
ferred in our last issue, to withdraw
the public lands of the United States in
the State of Louisiana from sale at or
dinary privatssentry and to restrict dis
posal thereof under the general statutes
TO homestead settlers only" We hope
it viii pass without delay.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-30
STRiAYED

ERoM pasture near the west side OF up pp-
It. elousas, about six week ago, dark y 6ay
horse COLT with black name and tail. Ahe
colt is about years old and has no brand
Any person who will leave him at this Once
or give any information concerning his where
abouts viii be suitably rewarded
Onelnnsaa .Inna 30. 'SS. .-------- -
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-30

Stockholders in the Building aud
Loan Association are reminded that the
Office of the Secretary is open every
Saturday evening fl nm 2 o'clock to Z,
and that they should pay their install
ments punctually if they would avoid
eOGta
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-30

As matters look now the firm oi
Cleveland & Thurman will do business
at the old stand until 1892. Trade
mark, a red bandana. New York
Herald, Ind.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-30

IMPROVEMENTS Ci6ophas Co.
meau is demolishing part of his old
stand, fronting the courthouse square,
with a view, we are informed, of erect
sing a large two STORY hotel. He will
also add another story to his coffee
house, adjoining, and, when the two
edifices are completed they will add
materially to the appearance OF that
onrnar
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-30

WalIack s. Riders Dramatic Troupe
viii be in Opelousas shortly. They
pIayed in Houma and Tllillodanx last
week and the press of those towns are
loud in their praise and aay that they
drew good houses.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-30
COTTON PLANTERS, ATTENTION

T WILL be in st. Landry in the months OF
June and July, repairing Gin Stands. am
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 bab-
bet boxes, &c. Terms made satisfactory as
we'll as the work. b. +. PEkLE1,
Alexandria, La
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-30

Holders of stock of the Building and
Loan Association should pay their in
stallments promptly if they would avoid
costs. The Office of the Secretary is
open every Saturday evening from 2
-
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-30

Just received - full line of Agate
Iron Ware, the most durable and hand
ssmest kitchen ware made At C.
Dietlein's.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-30

For dry goods of every kind, wagons,
hardware, &c, go to Bloch's. He is
liberal in his dealings and sells cheap.
See his advertisement.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-30

Hon. III. L. Garland and wife were
registered at the Hotel Brunswick, Den
yer, Colo on the Goth inst.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-30

Cali on the Secretary to-day and pay
the weekly installment on your stock
in tie Building and Loan Association.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-30

Ripe watermelons have been in our
market for several days past.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-30

Rarb Wire Barb Wirei! Barb Wirei!!
At bargain Steel Nails guaranteed
cheaper than iron nails sold elsewhere.
AT g. Dietlien's
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-30

The Police Jury meets in regular ses-
sion next Monday.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-30

Don't be clam. UseiFrinted letter
heads, done cheap at this office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-30

The blackberry season is about over.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-30
oPE1oUsAs. La, April 25, 1888.

OPELoUsAs, La, April 25, 1888.
To my friends and the public
have seen Mr. B. F. Psrley's work on sew,
eral gins and have examined the same, ana
mend him to the public as good ginwright.-
May l2-2m. MAKIlN CAhKON:
RTOTICE u, s. Land Office, New Orleans
ly La. June 10, l8S8.-Notice is hereby
given that the following named settler has Ill
ed notice of his in ntention to make final proof
in support Of his claim and that said proof will
be made before the Judge or in his absence, the
Clerk of the District Court, at Opelousas, La.
on Wednesday, August 18th, 1888, viz:
Edmond IL Estilettes
who made adjoining farm Homestead Entry
No. 4l72 for lot No |, Sec %, TIP s R e
Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of, said land, viz: Jules G. Sittig, Camille "
Richard, Hypoiite Wright, Louis Johnson
THOMAS j. BUTLER,
| ,June o. 1856. Register.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-30

We have received the following cir
cular from the Shreveport Fair Associ
alton relative to the fair to be given in
that city next November:
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1888-12-28

admiroi ii and said she would cau the next
day and 81 o. put ii 90 one side and tise
next dag she came and paid The Interest
Thew b. noi day passes but sce some
people meet In the shop who would have
gwen almost any thing u they couid have
prevented D. Ncs We have some very
funny things ufcncd I remember onee
that cuwboy brought Ia a scalp q relic.
b. called ii-but we declined the loan. Il
has got - now that almost every body car.
RVS some article OF value in case be- runs
short
During the ast few wears the number Of
pawnhruking establishments has rfraflv
Increased in number. and ID Is pavinr
business. The rates 81 interest arr sinnlY
enormous. II D. very rarely that anv thing
like a deccnt value Is given for an article
pledged II seems % be an uuwritteu law
That one fourth Of the actual value of any
pledge is an that any one will offer. and IN
eases where the pledge is not redeemed the
pawubrukurs sell the article for is yalue
and obtain a handsome rpturu
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1888-12-28

1t needed but a glance TO show that man
aud woman were husband and wife, and
that the cabin aud children belonged TO
them The woman had on an ancient straw
bonnet and faded shawl, as If bound on Il
journey, and both people were somewhat
excited. My appearance cut short their
conversation, and both gave mea "howdyln
as drew nearer.
II was the loueliest, gloomiest spot in all
the gloomy spurs Of the lonely Cumberland.
Nine miles back was mountain cabin in
another such coye-how far ahead TO the
next could not say. Around the house was
half an acre Of cleared ground All else
was rock and hill and bush. The nearest
town was twenty miles away, and us for
schools and churches the people had scarce
ly heard Of them. 1t wasn't so much the
poverty none could be poorer-but
the utter loneliness, the secluson, the cut
ting loose from the great world, that struck
mc. Once mouth some stranger might
pass that way There was an awcsomcness
about the snot even whoa the nua ahaao tho
brightest When tho night ca:no down and
ghc winds sighed through trees ANA bglaes
Continued on Page Fourl
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by means Of recent improvements made
In the manufacture of rifles. as many as
one hundred and twenty barrels can now be
rolled In au hour by one machine They are
Strengthened cold aud horyd with enr~e
spending speed and even the rinug Is done
automaiiaiiv. sp that one man tending six
machines can turn out siXtyur seventy bar
reis per day. With the old rinnr machine
twenty barrels was about the limit Of a DAYS
work, but the improved machines attend 10
every thing after being ouce started and
when the riiling Is completed ring bell 10
call the attention Of the workman.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1888-12-28
oth.r World. Thaa Ours.

Recent improvements In telescopes have
enabled astronomers O. make iute1cs mg
discoveries. and Il h positively asserted by
stg schlaparclli. Of Milan. who. Il Is said,
has the hncst instrument IN the world,
like ourselves lie has made the wonder.
ful discovery Of series of canals M that
planet. They are nearly hundred miles
wide, and run frum the sea-coast % the IN.
torior According 10 Prof L. A. Baylc other
astronomers have seen the same phcnome-
ma II is known that Mars has snow aud
rain. while there are indubitable evidences
80 aLimal life.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1888-12-28

Now that siarchcd linen is yielding large
y TO soft wool IL Is interesting to know that
the reign nf starch has continued for lit
Tie over 3n years The first 10 teach pub
hciy how 10 starch linen was q Dutch won.
an, Mrs. Dinglcy She charged Sl5 fnr teach.
lng the art, and ~ for showing how 10
make the starch Starchu those days was
made solely from wheat, but now. or since
1871 u Is made mostly from corn. Most of
our daily physical discomfort come from the
use OF stlilencd garments, especially about
the neck Let the rolgn Of starch cease;
aud all hail, King Wool
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1888-12-28
THE HERMOSA

Stage leaves Chloride every Tuesday
aud saturday for Iiillsborough via
llermosa; leaving llillshorouRh for
Chloride on Monday and Friday. Close
connection wilhtrain ut Euglr
- Passengers over this route viii Gnd
!rst-class accommodations at AL points
along the line.
For further particulars, address the
following agents:
A. b. Dascomb, agent, Engle.
II. Westerman & Co, agent, Chloride
L. lIickok. sgrnt, IIermosa.
Mis-. A. L. Sanders, agaut, Cuchillo
Negro.
ED. FEST,
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1888-12-28
SIERRA COUNTY. N. NJ. DECEMBER 90 1888.


tuo same reason.
Itis general belief In France among The
lowers order that = docnetiou made BY dis.
sowing the naii-parinEs tn any liquid Il
poisonous. IN Dcux scvuss. Il mixed In
vine, they form an Intoxicating beverage.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1888-12-28
IMITAIION NELLY.

Cheap stun which Can he sold at six
Gents "a GLASS.
"Thc manufacture OF raspberry jam has
beou increasing OF late. said a leading
dealer o. "a Scw York Maj and Erprcss re-
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1888-12-28
HILLSBORO

Daily Coach (rxceptingSr Iday) from
Eugle VIA Cuchillo Neg'o. FairyIew
Chloride To Grafton, car ying the L. :.
Mail. Passengers and Express. Fine
A merican stock and good Coucor
Wagons.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1888-12-28
At. & s. r. Time Table.

ENGLE.
The arrival and departure of regular pass.
enRur trains, lone each way daily, at kngie
are Hs follows:
M going south. ........ Arrive, 10 :o2 o. m
No. :. gong guorth ........ .... Arrive rs y. m
Time went into OBJECT July 18TH, lsss
An DAsCOMB, Agent.