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The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-09
The Legislature.

Last Monday Speaker. Henry an
nounced few more standing commit
tees, upon which our Representatives
we're assigned as follows: Mr.. Guidry
to the committees on Railroads and on
Militia, Pensions and Artificial Limos;
Mr.. Dnpre to the committees on Print
ing and on Claims.
A special to the Times Democrat
dated Baton Rouge, June (Monday)
TheeSenate election committee this
evening heard evidence in the Stagg-
Duson case and continued it over to
Tuesday ~ext. ahe ballot boxes were
ordered to . expressed here, and the
vote will be counted as proposed by
Duson at the start.
The following executive appoint
ments have been confirmed by the SEN
ate: Acadia-Notaries public, VIM.
Clavi6, Raymond I. Clark, W. w. Du-
son. R. J. c. Bull, G. A. Perrodin, Hen.
ryD. Mcbride, S. Cart, John W. Young,
j. S. Sloan, P. J. Chappuis, Jas. kops'
Parish surveyor-Louis j. Fremeaux.
Inspector weights and measures -
Louis IL. Deputy' Ass1ssoi ~
Lyons.
Mr.. Schenck's bill to repeal the Sun
day law having been reported on un-
favcrably by the judiciary committee,
was referred to the committee on cor
porations.
The bill requiring complainants te
give bond for cost on making a Grim.
NAL charge, to be void in case the grand
jury brings in true bill, was indeti'
nitely postponed. ~
Mr.. Avery's bill requiring assessors
to render schedule list by wards, o
all persons subject to pay poll tax, tt
the school board by the first Saturday
in October; also, requiring the sheriff
or tax collector to return list of all tn
poll tax due to said board, by wards
showing those who have paid aud thos'
delinquent on the first Saturday OF Feb
ruary in each year, and to show caus'
why said tax is not collected, was final
" passed 10 the Senate.
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State immigration Association.
N. o. Times-Democrat.

N. o. Times Democrat.
The State immigration Association,
whose headquarters is established at
l59 Common street, is making the most
energetic efforts to promote the object
for which it was founded. Circulars
have Just been issued calling upon all
residents of Louisiana who desire to
aid in the development of the State to
support the movement in favor OF i'm
migration, which has already, met with
no small measure of success. 1t is sug-
gested by the officers of the association
that every citizen can help in this mat
ter, by inclosing to his correspondents
all over the Union copies of these
circulars, which will be furnished to
him on application to the immigration
Bureau at the address already men
toned.
Hundreds of Northern investors,
says the circular, apply at the office OF
the association, and desire to see lists
of lands, prices, etc. i.
In order to facilitate the movement,
and to give them ample opportunity
| to select from every parish in the State,
we earnestly requess every landho.der
| in the State to at once forward to this
Office description of the land they
have for sale, With its price per acre,
it's character of soil, how many cleared
acres the land contains, and how much
and what Kind of timber is on it, the
kind of agricultural productions that
flourish there, or if it is better suited
to stock raising, and how it is watered,
whether it is hi gh and dry, or subject
to overflow, and what kind OF improve
ments are on it.
Information is further solicited in
regard to churches and schools in the
neiehborhood of the land, and as to its
proximity to town, railroad, or river
Details regarding the fencing OF the
| land, assessment on it, and other points
) of interest to purchasers are also re-
ouested and if maps or plans can be
3 furnished, these will be filed with the
: rest of the information OF the office oil
the association.
!, The association makes no charge:
e for what it does, its services being Civ
q en- gratuitously to the land owner wish
ing to dispose of portion of his pro
;, perty on the one hand, and to the in
o vestor or immigrant in search of homt
on the other.
The advantages afforded to both par
y ties by the establishment of the bureau
IS hardly need pointing out. Those VIII
r wish to sell land will be brought, fire.
8. of charge, into communication wit
'. those who wish to buy, and the latte
e will have the opportunity of studyth
m at the office Of the association the land
offered for sale in different portions {
the State and of deciding in whs
I'd quarter they would prefer to inve'
ne their money.
~ Il may be fairly hoped that the e'
z, tablishment of an immigration Bureau
Il conducted on such public spirited pril
i'd ciples, will be attended by the best r
suits, and that all that Louisiana neet
to place her in the front rank of pr
~ gress and prosperity-a sufficient p
w pulation to develop her resources-wi
:, be secured through it's agency.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-09

Alexandria is still pressing to the
front. Vide the following paragraphs
from the Town Talk:
Sometime this summer the Alezan-
andria Compress Company will put IN
battery Of new steel boilers. Ihe
Company will also increase the ware
house capacity of the Compress.
There is no longer any doubt about
Alexandria getting large cotton seed
oil mill in time to work up this years
crop of seed. :.
,nMr. T. Spence Smith, of Rapides, is
clerk on Enrolling Committee of Sen
ate at Baton Rouge.
has secured position as clerk OF House
Committee on Appropriations, at Bator
Rouge. -, w, r,
of this place, is special messenger tt
Lieut. Gov. Jeffries at Baton Rouge,
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Tribute of Respect.
OPELoUsAS SOCIAL CLUE HALL. I
luna 9Th 1893 {

OPELoUsAs SOCIAL CLUE HALL.
June 8th, 1888. !
Death has again crossed our threshold and
has taken from our midst one of our most be
loved members. Whilst we bow IN humble
submission to the decree of Providence, VIC
deeply mourn the loss of our beloved member,
MRS. ROSA c. THOMPSON.
Taken from US in the morn of life when life
seemed so sweet, taken before life was yet
tainted with bitterness, it seemed so hard to
leave. By her untimely death Opelousas So
ciai Club has lost one of its most valued mem
bers. trusted friend, always generous, kind
and loving, never wanting whom needed.
We join the entire public in this sincere ex-
preston of the loss sustained at her untimely
death, and tender to her sorrowing husband,
her orphaned children and her family our
heartfelt sympathy at their irreparable loss.
V. X. IRION.
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Total


On motion of Sol Loeb, duly seconded and
carried, Resolved that the Town Attorney be
instructed to issue FL Fa. ON all judgments
obtained by the Board against delinquent
license payers.
ON motion Of j. X. Sandoz, duly seconded
and carried, the following names were sub
mitted as indigeDts: Nine. Grand Devilller,
Mime. Petit Devillier, Mrs. b. VALERIE, MRS.
Paul Mizzi. Their pay to begin from June lst,
1885,
On motion of j. K. San doz, duly seconded
and carried, be it resolved that committee
of two be appointed as Finance Committee,
and that the President be added to said com.
mittee Chair appointed J. K. Sandoz and
Sol Loeb.
On motion duly seconded the Board adj
journed. x,,,,7p
| Attest. President.
I w. X. COCHRAN, Clerk.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-09
Taken uaz, as Estrays

WDY the undersigned, near Hills bayou,
I'D about two miles from Opelousas, two red
heifers, one years old, tlfe other year Older.
The mother came in the neighborhood about
1879 and was branded with an indescribabie
brand, fac-simile of which may be seen a'
the COURIER office.
The owner is requested to come iorWaro'
prove property, pay charges and take them
away. j. ID. oANnoN
May &c, lss8.-lm
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-09
TAKEN up As AN EsTRAY,

DY the undersigned about March 3, HsaT p pa1
II public road leading to Washington, s,a1f Res -
Cow about years old with o RED can hat 10
months old. Cow branded on left nip about about
thus: H Fac-Simile Of brand az az eooninn = Dort;on
ottieel, has fork in r,gne ear Has S been in the
y, iehborhood le for two years. The owner rs Is
ne,g rengHested to prove property, pay charges and
take her away
Nav 10, SO I'm.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-09

DIED.-Near Opelousas on Saturday, Jnne
ID, 1888, Rosa C. BoAGNI, wife OF j. >
Thompson, aged 35 years and months.
Call not back the dear departed,
Anchored safe where storms are Ger
On the border land We left her,
Soon to meet and part no more.
Far beyond this world of changes,
Ear beyond this world of care,
We shall find our missing loved one,
In our Fathers mansion fair,
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-09

In the death of Mrs. j. j. Thomp"on,
which occurred last Saturday night, our
community has sustained very sad loss.
Her kindness, gentleness and unVarying
courtesy, coupled with her many shining
virtues, made her a faTorite with all
classes, and her sudden and untimely
death is universally deplored. We ten
der to the bereaRed husband and fam
ily our sincere sympathy.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-09

Mr,B.F. Meginley, late Deputy Clerk
If tbe District Court, has been appoint
ii bv Chief Justice Bermudez as Clerk
# The Supreme Court at - yelousas,
yice \ E. Sumter Taylor, Esq, and has
auali6ed as such.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-09

The National Democratic Convention
met at st. Louis last Tuesday and the
next day, amidst great enthusiasm,
unanimously NOMINATED Grover Cieye-
land as it's candidate for President. On
Thursday the candidate for Vice-Presl-
dent was to have been nominated. It
was thought that Allen G. Thurman,
the noblest Roman of them all" would
be selected for that position. The plat
form reaffirms the tariff plank of 1884
znd endorses the Presidents recent tar
ifg message.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-09
YiflEF o. LOCAL Or SPECIAL Law.

NOTICE is hereby given, under article 48
" of the Constitution of Louisiana, OF the
successions of Peter r. Fell and Isaac M. Den
man to apply to the General Assembly OF this
State, at its next session, for the passage OF an
act thereby authorizing the said representa-,
tiyes to sue the State Of Louisiana in the Civil
district Court for the parish of Orleans for
the reimbursement to said SUGGESTIONS OF $S,,
426, 81. with legal interesE from April IA, 1862,
then paid by said descendants to the said
state for l91l! acres of land in st. Landry
parish, in sections ii, ~, 1S and /, township Z,
south range west at $I.25 per acre, said land
being sold to said descendants as swamp land
and confirmation of title thereof being retns-
sd hv the United States. j.. R. FELL,
Nav I2-5t. 46 Camp st.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-09

The President has vetoed bills pro-
viding for the erection OF public build
ings at Youngstown, o., and Columbus,
Ga. The first named city has pOpu-.
lation of twenty or thirty thousand and
the latter fifteen or twenty thousand,
but the Il. s. Courts do not hold ses-
mons there, and the President does not
think that the public service requires
such expensive buildings for post Off :
ees. AT Opelousas and Monroe build
ings are needed for the courts as well
aa for postofices, and we have strong
hopes that the bills now pending in
Congress appropriating $50, 900 for the
one and $75, 900 for the other will OBJ
tain the Presidents signature.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-09

On last Wednesday night a negro
man By the name OF johnson, aged
about IS years, committed suicide on
the Godet place, on Bayou Teche, by
blowing off half of his face with a don-
ble- barrel shot gun. No reason is as,
signed for the deed beyond the fact
that for several years he has been con-
sidered partially insane.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-09

The commencement exercises of the
franklin Female Collegiate Institute at
jackson, La, took place last week.
The graduates we're Misses lone kib-
luger, Annie Prior, Annie Tabor, Ma
nie Cravens and Sallie Decker, of East
Feliciana parish, and Miss Mary Lit
tell. of OpelOusas.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-09

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 z
tot
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-09

There were three polling plat 3 in
the 9th ward at the primary election
held last Saturday for member OF the
Police Jury, viz: Bayou Chicot, Bea-
yer Creek and Dossman. At the two
former polls Capt. Sam'l. Haas received
every vote cast, while at the latter poll
Mr.. Charles Tatman received 80 votes
and Capt. Haas A. The total vote was:
Haas, 337; Tatman, 30.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-09
,vo1xer up as am Estray,

ny the undersigned on bayou kenison,
Il roam horse, black mane and tail, efanu,
cd on left shoulder FB. Has been ranging III
the neighborhood since 1857 uon.rtv
nov charges aud take him away.
Nav 26,88. ARMAND J. HoLLiEn'
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-09

R. @. Dowdy and NJ. w. Coles, rep
resenting the Grand Central Nurseries
Of Nashville. Tenn, are now taking or
ders for fruit trees, strawberry plants,
shrubbery, &C., to be delivered Nov.
95th next. Parties that wish anything
in their line will do we'll to give them
their orders. May l9.4t.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-09

Those who gave orders for photo
graphs of the Louisiana Press Associa-
ton at Woodworth's Springs on the Sd
inst, can now get their copies at this
Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-09

On Wednesday last, while plowing in
bis fathers field in F. ,airie Basse, a
son of Mr.. A. C. Devilliers sustained IN
iuries from which he died the following
day. It seems that his horse became
frightened, ran away, and in some un-
explained manner inflicted the fatal in
iuries. We tender our sincerf condol-
ance to the bereaved family.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-09

Every man makes more or less effort to
nrov,ds an estate for the future of his
FAMILY. Successful accumulation of savings
for this purpose is the exception, failure
The rule. The desire can be made certain
accomplishment in the American Legion OF
Honor, as thoutands of families in the United
States can testify.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-09

1f INV land holders in the parish have
,.nds that they wish to dispose of, just
and and full description of them with the
ar;ce s.i per acre to the State immigration
Pp,asociation in New Orleans.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-09

We direct attention to the card OF
Latour e. Co., general commission mer-
chants, No. 81 Carondelet street, New
Orleans, which win be found in another
column. These gentlemen succeed the
old and well known firm of Berald y
Gilbert, and their ample means and
long experience, coupled with SIN
eeFe and earnest desire to please should
be q guarantee of their ability to give
f1a satisfaction tp all who may en-
trust them with their patronage.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-09

Or. T. Chacher6, of Plaquemine
RIDGE. sent us o nice mess of Irish po-
istoes this week. They were of fine
i've and labeled "Volunteer," probably
70 Indicate that the DR.. did not culti-
yate than himself. Thanks.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-09
NJOTICE OF TABLEAU.
~
Probate Court, Parish of ST. Landry, No. H4i

Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No. 474i
ESTATE OF NAPOLEON CoRTEz.
Whereas, Jules Perrodin, of the parish of st.
Landry. Administrator in the above
entitled estate. has filed final tablean of
said estate. accompanied by his petition pray
ing for the homologation of the same;
And whereas, notice of filing of said petit
ton and tabeau has beer. ordered by an Or
der'of court bearing date June :, 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 tableau should not be homoiogated
and confirmed. -
1000 Glortr
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-09

Sheriff elect Fontenot has received
his commission but has not yet taken
charge, of his office, owing to the fact
that certain formalities had yet to be
eomplied with. Coroner Littell, who
qualified last Saturday, Is now Acting
Sheriff.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-09
MOTTO Z i.

M0THCE.
yEyHE Quarterly Meeting of the Parish Un-
ion will be held on July IL, 1888, at Lam
dreneau's Hall, near Vile Plate.
BY order of
j. HOUGH, President
We hope to have full meeting, as dele
gates TO the State Union will be elected on
ssh;s oeeasion june oct
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-09

Remember C. Dietlein's Cheap Cash
corner when you are ia want Of Paints,
Oils, Varnishes, Brushes, Lime, WIN
dow Glass, etc. Cheapest place Id
town for same,
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-09

elark's show has been here since
tuesday, taking in the nickels Of the
.uall boy land girl) with the flying
horses s and treating the community to
s.ottv fair IS cent show.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-09

We will send the COURIER and New
York World weekly editionl from now
until Nov. 13, 1ss5-over 8 months
for only $I.5O; or we will send the
World alone until that date for 40 cents,
Leave money and names at this office.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-09

Whatever gives peace of mind, other things
being equal, adds to ones days. Many men
declare that it is worth all it costs them I'D
tha eomfort they derive from. it in knowing
that their families are provided for
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-09

Preserve Jars and Kettles, all sizes,
vca Cream Freezers and Sets, Ham
macks Croouet Sets, Fly Traps, cheap
est line of Glassware, Lamps and I'm
ware at G. Deitlien's cheap cash corner.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-09
NOTICE

rs hereby given of the intention, in accord,
n ance with article 48 of the Constitution OF
Louisiana, to introduce Bill at the present
session of the General Assembly for the erea-
,ion and appointment of an additional Justice
of the Peace aud a Constable for the lst ward
of the parish of st. Landry. ]e 2-ot
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-09

Mr.. j. C. Gillespie brought us yester-
day sample of the crea, clover which
Of late years has begun growing spon-
taneously in our neighborhood. LIZ Is
Of extraordinary length and with a lit
de care would make the most profitable
hay crop in the parish.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-09
June 9, 1888.

NOTICE-U.S s. Land Office, New Orleans
~ La, April 81, 1sSS.-Notice is hereby
given that the following named settler has FL
ed notice of his intention 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 Thursday, June 2Ist, 1888, viz:
HypolEae Landreneaux,
who made Homestead Entry No. 65l7 for the
of N L of Sec p, TIP S 4 Louisiana
Meridian. :.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence up on, and cultivation
of, said land, viz: Joseph Fontehot, Thomas
Butler, Germ iin Fontenot, Artemon Vldrlhe'
all of St. La dry parish, Louisiana.
:. THOMAS j. BUTLER.
NAV 5, lsss.6t Register.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-09

Stockholders in the Building and
Loan Association are reminded that the
Office of the Secretary is open every
Saturday evening from 2 O'Clock to =
and that they should pay their install,
ments punctually if they would AVOID
naSfs
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-09

Call on the Secretary to-day and pay
the weekly installment on your stock
in the Building and Loan Association.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-09
Office

rs hereby given of intention to cause 10 .,s oe
4 introduced at the ensuing session oI tne
Legislature an act authorizing the poilce suiS
to fund the outstanding Indebtedness oi OF
T a,dpv ria
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-09

For dry goods of every kind, wagons,
hardware, &c, go to Bloch's. lie 10
liberal in his dealings and sells cheap.
See his advertisement.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-09

Any of our readers who may be Id
need of lumber will find choice assort-
ment at Milmo, Stokoe & Co.'s yard
near the railroad depot, at reasonable
rates. Mr.. Hosea, who is in charge,
will be found most agreeable gentle
man to deal with, and always ready to
please his patrons, whether their pur-
chases be large or small. See caro- In
another column, and give him call.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-09

For RENT-A business stand and residence
nsar the railroad depot Also business stand
in the center Of town. Apply at this Office
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-09

The. American Legion of Honor benefit GER,
tifieatea outstanding represent total OF
nearly $l90. 900 ,O00
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-09

For ice-cold soda water and the pest
of ice cream go to the elegant Star sa-
loon under the COURIER Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-09
WypoliRe Landreneaux,
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION

Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No. 80
ESTATE OF FRANCOIS NORM AND WIFE
Whereas, David Meehe, of the parish OF
St. Landry, has applied by his petition to be
appointed administrators OF the estate .,.oa OF
FRANCOIS Morin and wife Marguerite Sldallse
L6ger. both deceased, late OF ST. Landry par
Therefore. any person intending, to make
opposition to said appointment will flle the
same in writing, in my office, in the town OF
Opelousas, within ten days from the , present
natice JAMES o. CHACHERE,
T'no q 1893 Clerk.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-09
e. DIETLEIN'S
Cheap Cash Corner

Finest Patent Flour ---.----$ 5000
Choice open kettle Sugar --------. G{
Good Rio Coffee -.--- Is
Good Rice S
Finest Rice. whole mhite grains ---- 84
Best brands of Hams -. Is
Pickles, pint Jars ------- lO
French Mustard, pint jars -.----.- I'D
Best Breakfast Bacon --.-- 123
Budweiser Beer, quarts, per doc. - 200
=" pints, 1.3O
Best California Clarets- at l5c and 2Oc
per bottle.
Also, 4 Fine French Clayet at reason
able rates.
sir Years old Rye Whiskey, 75c bottle.
Barley Malt Whiskey, Chase's, Use a bot.
At C. Dietlein's
Cheap Cash Corner,
Union and North Streets, Opelonsas.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-09
ToVTRLKC SCHOOL NOTICE.

gEyHE Public Schools of this Parish will close
an June 22d, 1888, as per resolution of the
Soi.ooi Roard. LAURENT DUPRE,
Mo o68 az President
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-09
OPELOUSAS:

There will be services at the Baptist
rtnrch on the second and fourth Sun
snu ,lua n each month at the usual hour
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-09

OPELoUsAs, La, April %, 1888
To nv friends and the public:
Ibave seen Mr.. b. F. Perley's work OH sew,
oral gius and have examined the same, and
have found them to be good work, and econ
mend him to the public as good ginWnght.
Nav l22m. MAXIM CAhhoN.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-09

w. Il. Cochran. Clerk.
On motion of j. K Sandoz, duly seconded
and carried, the following bills were approved
aud ordered paid:
St. Landry Democrat to adv'g notice of
election and proceedings Sl5 70
L. Skinner to sharpening axes, spades,
Arthur Simon, Justice of the Peace costs in
obtaining judgments in Town Suits, to-wit:
Ro,r5 Of Police va. l., Dupr6. So 25
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-09
COTTON PLANTERS, ATTENTION !

U WILL be in st. Landry in the months OF
L June aud July, repairing Gin Stands. AIN
nrenared IN ree,,t old saws and make them as
GOOD as new, gum aud file same III the most
approyed styie, aud refill brushes, and bab-
het hoxes. &c. Terms made satisfactory as
Ill as tha work B. F. PERLEI,
won 90 ' Alexandria, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-09
General Notes.

There are only SIX places in Bossier
parish that wish to be the parish seat.
The New Orleans Mint has just COM
pleted the coinage of $4,000 eagles
($8O0,O0O).