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Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1888-06-30
A Fools 1dea Of Fun.

Monday at midnight the city was
startled by a sudden and fierce ringing
OF the Are alarm bell. In y surprising
short lapse Of time nearly all the boys Of
the fire department were at tho engine
house ready for business. 1t was soon
discovered that some vile wretch had
sounded . false alarm. Who 1t was no
ono could tell. The chief Of police,
nightwatch and sheriff were on the
ground but failed to discover the malic-
cious persons whereabouts. Chief Kel-
leg offered . personal reward of $50 for
short, there was an awfai angry ,v crowd 81
men shout just then, and It 10 lucky for
the fool that he was absent. The coun-
Gil ct tho last meeting instructed the
city attorney 70 draw an ordinance max.
ing such an affair " this q misdemsanor
with q sever penalty for the offence.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1888-06-30
GA. 3. Post Organized

A msstinir OF the msmbsrs Of the Geo.
Mcclellan post and other comrades was
held at the once Of the clerk Of court
Saturday, June q. for considering tho
question Of reviving the post formerly
organised inthis city. r. L. Cleveland,
was chosen president Of the meeting and
IT. G. Saunders secretary. Lawrence
into the situation Of the post, ascertain
what 10 necessary to be done to revive
tho organization, notify comrades ofthe
next meeting and report ct the next
meeting to DO held ct the office Of clerk
Of court ct the court house, July I, at 3
O'Clock p. m. All comrades are cordially
invited TO attend this meeting.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1888-06-30

Many q young girl shuts herself out
from society because her face Is covered
with pimples and blotches. All disfigur-
ing humors are removed by purifying
the blood with Ayers Sarsaparills. This
remedy 10 the safest and most reliable
that q be used,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1888-06-30
Caueht on

1t did not take long for the people Of
Devils Lake to find out that Nash Bros.
receive the best berries and vegetables
that come into this city.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1888-06-30


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tsrday on isnd busansss
I'm. Capt. g. W. Miner Of Fort Totten
VS. in the city the past wssk.
NJ. and Mn. Caorman Of Faro afs|
Visiting Nh. and Nn. u. Lynch.
nav. ". T. DEMPSEY vent 70 Grand
yorks Nonday. sr~sturnine Tuesday.
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Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1888-06-30

&ssrGsna - q. So $40 N@Aa A.a tStSs
81 49,
So 49,
:. IS -. $3.50 - a:nyihe ZIP so
Cnieeeo ne - 49,. as Weas WIN Z
resn, D1s eoodo ga sPlsee
oFs ~ suspfisans amount O oasa-
~. ns sook " ne Politaoa. sasossaon
VAN oisoefnins Jodsu Ana npon ~
f1 y nome me
ootfecsy os.ofs the omciAl selsefams
IWsss tsosavsa nsfe.
4 noisy Tsoton from Island Lake
eooA y Ans0 NJ ns.o so sessnsoe me
own 1uoo.y nignh no mao only nalt
|oomPtssea nls concert Wnen omeer
Sstv0d IN on nun ana
1ps.ca us ss.oae-aunsea inoas1ooaA
= oossae Up. ~ tNsss0 IN sns
coo.ef .as DsaAaes OF tas niens, ma W.
anyleso 20 ~ soWn tae dsy.
The basement wall Of the First Ma
tional bank building IL nearly finishsd.
and whom complete It will b six fsst
higher than the street grade. Rough
dressed nasiys bouldsrs arc used In the
c~onssrucaon, which make not onl .
nrm val. Dus Deeasitui one. nrick
iAyan9 VA. Deeln no4s week, ma Is u
tass : DuiloiIs van % 1ooi
Wisnln tne next ~ Weeks.
On Fisher IL In receipt Of . letter
from the territorial treasurer, In answer
to inquiries made by him, stating that
this hrs departmsnt's share Of the insur-
ance premiums for 1857 will amount to
two hundred dollars, and very likely sx-
ceed that amount. Tho exact figures
could not DO ascsrtatned - tho null state
mont was not complies; this money
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1888-06-30
Exouralon Ratea.

A very complete list Of tourist round
trip rates and routes to western points
for 1883, has just been issued for free dis
tribution by q. II. Warren, Gen. Pass.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1888-06-30
TWO to one.

Ifsome machines that are advertised
are 1.-THE only first glass; the new all
steel light running Plano is double t1rst-
class in every particular. F. w. Mann
4 Co. sell the Plano. lott
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1888-06-30
Strayed.

Strayed from township l47. range 81,
section %, . brorcho mare and colt.
Mare about 8 years old, black with
white face aud feet, branded N on left
shoulder. Suitable reward for her re.
ceovery. w. IRA Brown, Cando. !
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1888-06-30

Celebrate the Fourth ofJuly by visit
ing your friends. The Manitoba road
will sell excursion tickets ut very low
rates,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1888-06-30
For Sale.

Good cows cheap; will sell OH time
with good security; also q few head of
horses. Courts MARJoRIBANKs,
l2tf Towner, Oak.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1888-06-30
Walker's Implement Depot.

Another car load Of buggtes and car
riages. Also, another car load Of New
Deal plows. Present stock being al!
broken up, these cars will arrive first
complete stock. Call at the new stand
opposite Dudde's store and look at them,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1888-06-30

Best Goods and Lowest Prices.
A new stock of dry goods, dress goods
body. (l0tD PAsQuALE DE FIoRE.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1888-06-30

Ifyou want 70 buy . carpet don't fall
to - our line 81 samples. Oyer thirty
different patterns TO select from. We
better selection. az IT, LEE.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1888-06-30
Wantad.

Tho people Il Deyils Lake and vicini-
ty want Nash Bros. to get in enough ber-
rles and vegetables to supply the de-
mand.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1888-06-30

Twill have for sale at Devils Lake
Wednesday July 4th . large number Of
cattle, mich COWS and young stock, all
thoroughly domesticated. Time given
for full amount Of purchase price.
G. M, FISHER.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1888-06-30

Fourteen thousand box elder aud
$4,000 cottonwood, two years old. In
quire at this Office. 48tf
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1888-06-30
Lots Lotal!

l represent tho railroad company In
the sale Of its lots In Devils Lake. Par
ties desiring to acquire bnsinass lots or
residence lots sufficient in number to
mako q homo, can now obtain them ct q
low price. Call and examine list. A. o.
Whipple, First National bank. l5tf
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1888-06-30
Won't Get Left.
Trees For sale.

Leave your order early at Nash Bros
for berries and vegetables.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1888-06-30

Are You going anywhere July A? Ifso
do not forget tho low rates via Manitoba
line.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1888-06-30
N,lch Cova.

Two car loads Of mich COWS for sale,
cheap. Time given for full amount Of
purchase. @. N. FISHER.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-12-08
UDUBLIC SALE
TO EFFECT A PARTITION.

At the instance of the parties in interest, |
will proceed to sell at public auction on
Thursday, the 10th day of January, A. D.,
1889, at the last residence of Mrs. Marie Cora
SALES, situated in the town of Opelousas, the
following described property:
A certain portion of land situated in the
town of Opelousas, having a front of one ar
pent on Union street, running back between
parallel lines to the depth, together wivh all
the buildings and improvements thereon,
bounded on the north by property of Leonce
and L. A. Sandoz, on the south by property OF
Joseph Bloch, east by Lombardy street. and
west by Union street, and being the last resi-
dence of said Mrs. Sales.
The said property will be sold in body OF
in lots to suit purchasers as per plate to be
exhibited on day of sale, on the following
terms and conditions:
One third of the purchase pr.ce cash the
balance to be paid in one and two years from
day of sale. Purchaser to subscribe his notes
to represent these credit portions, which
notes are to bear interest at the rate of eight
per cent per annum from date until paid
Special mortgage and vendors lien and privi-
lege are to be reserved on said property until
full and entire payment of said purchase
price and interest, aud attorneys fees, fixed
at ten per cent, in the event OF suit to enforce
the collection of said notes or any portion
thereof Acts of sale before G L. Dupre
Notary, at purchasers expense.
GILBERT l.. DUPRE,
Dec. 8, 1888. Auctioneer.
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OPELOUsAs C5F LANDRY, DECEMBER 1883.
Person al.

Miss Blanche Bronssard, of ST. Mar
tinsVille, is in town, the guest of her
friends. the Misses Jagou.
Mr.. Percy Irion, Of Marksvile, is
spending some time with his brother,
DR.. V. K Irion.
Miss Mamie Hoyey, of West Virginia,
is the guest of her friend aud former
school mate, Miss Maggie Thompson.
Miss Corinne Fleming, of st. Mar
tinsville, is spending the week in town
among her many friends.
Mr.. r. Lebourgeois and Miss Marie
l.. Dupr6, of Washington, were present
ate!e Fifth Anniversary Ball of the o.
S. c.
Mr.. James Simon and his sister Miss
Rena, of st. MartinsviIle, spent several
days iii Opelousas this week.
Mr. Felix Bienvenu, of Lafayet and
Mr.. Willie Parrott, were among the Wis
ltors to our town in the early part of
the week.
DR.. Dave Haas and Miss Hattie Haas
were among the large number from
abroad who attended the ball here on
the third inst.
Mrs. Z. c. Roger Of Arnaudville, with
her son George spent Saturday last
among friends in town.
Miss Rosa, the charming daughter of
DIR. G. A. Hardey, of Chataignier, has
spent a day or two in town since our
last
Mrs. j Beers, Mrs E. Roy and he"
daughters Misses Anna and Eleanor of
Washington, spent the day in town on
Saturday, and attended the matinee of
the Basye Davis Ideal troupe.
Mr.. Joseph Lazaro, of Vile Plate, ac-
companied by his lovely sister Miss
Emile, gracea eur town with their
presence few days since
We had the pleasure of visits from
Mr.. Gardiner, Of Grand Coteau, and
Mr., w Fl. HaW of Morrow, Oh Monday.
j. j Davidson, formerly of our town,
has been appointed railroad agent at
Lafayette, and has entered upon his
duties
Judge T. c. Willis, of Washington,
favored our office with a pleasant call
last Tuesday.
w. S. Torian Of Lafayette was IN
town on Monday last, and attended the
Social Club entertainment.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ermogene Guillory of
Mamnu, were on visit to friends in
town on Thursday last.
Mrs. O. Fl. Terwilliger and Miss
Jenuie Elns spent the day on Wednes
day last among friends at Washington.
Miss Louise lIalphen is on visit to
friends at New Orleans,
Mr. and Mrs F. L. Pltre paid an ap-
preeiatTd viSE to friends in town on
Wednesday last.
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DIED-At his residence in 0peIousas,
on Monday, Dec 5th, 1888, ARTHUR
JACKSON PERRAULT, aged 26 years, i
months aud Is days. Baton Rouge,
New Orleans and Natchfz, Miss. papers
please copy
At his residence near Opelousas,
ON Dec. 3d. 1888, ETIENNE VELTIN, ag-
ed 68 years.
Deceased was native of France,
from the town of Suisse, department OF
MUSCLE, Lorraine, and resident of our
parish for many years. He was gal
liant soldier in the Lost Cause,n llav-
ing volunteered in 1861, and was elect
ed lieutenant in Capt Feray's com
pany, from this parish His death is
universally regretted by all who knew
and appreciated bis mnay sterling
qualities as u citizen, father aud hus.
band Peace to his ashes. Il
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NDUBLIC SALE.
Probate Court, Parish ofsu. Landry, No 1912
ESTATE OF PIERRE LEDoux.

Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No. 49l2
ESTATE OF PIERRE LEDoux.
BY virtue of an order of the Honorable the
District Court in and for the parish of Saint
Landry, there viii be sold at public auction,
to the last and highest bidder. by the under
signed or any duly qualified auctioneer,
at the last residence of the deceased, at Anse
aux Pailles, in the parish of st. Landry, on
WEDNESDAY, December L., 1888, the fol.
lowing described property, belonging to the
estate of Pierre Ledoux, deceased, to-wit:
|. About one hundred arperts of prairie
land, situated at Chataignier, in this parish,
bounded on the north by school lands, south
by Francois L. Fuselier, east by railroad land
and west By lands of D. P. Lafeur.
2, The undivided half of q tract of wood
land situated in Mallet Woods-the other un-
divided half being owned by Olubin Manuel
bounded as follows north by -, south
by -, east by -, aud west by -.
3. One branding iron.
Terms and Conditions. s.-One,t third cash and
the balance payable in one and two years
from date, to be represented by promissOry
notes, payable to the order of the administra-
tor Of said estate; said notes to bear eight
per cent per annum interest from date till
paid mortgage with vendors privilege to be
retained on the land until the payment e.
said notes.
JAMES Fl. SEALEY,
Nov. 10, 1888. Administrator.
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JUDICIAL NOTICES
SHERTFF's SALE. J
District Court, Parish of St Landry, No. 1923
Vincent Boaani vs. Armand WarteIie ct Ais.

By virtue of rit of fieri facias issued out
of the 18th Judicial District Court in and for
the parish of st. Landry. in the above enti-
tied and numbered suit, will proceed to sell
at public auction to the last and highest bid
der, at the Court House in the town of Opel
ousas, parish Of St Landry, on SATURDAY,
the 18th day of-January. A. D. 1889, at IL "a
m the following described property, to-wit
A certain plantation near Gradnigo Island
in this parish, about four miles northwest Of
the town of Opelousas, together with all the
buildings and improvements thereon, con
tanning about one thousand acres, more or
less. being bounded north by Gus. E. Dupre
and Lucien Dupre, south by Isaac Dupre col
orsd, Victor Ramas, colored, Etienne Pitre
colored, and property belonging to Alicia
Joubertie, wife of Henry Lastrapes (now by
james Brown, widow Isaac Dupr6, Evariste
Francois, VALERIE Valmont, Etienne Pitre,
Mrs. Henry Lastrapes and public road lead
ing to Big Woodsl and by property OF John
Simons, east by property OF heirs OF John 81
mons and by property of widow Edmond T.
Dupre, west by Francois Antoine Pitre fnoW
by j. Meyers & Co., or South Western Lou
isiana Land Co, Moses Hilman, Sr-, and Lou
lisa Bell, wife of Eugene Bell being same pro
perty Lastie Dupre had acquired of Caroline
Vanhille. widow, Lucius j. Dupre, deceased
by act be fore Laurent Dupre, Notary Public
December llth, 1877, saving and accepting
the portions of said property, sold by said
Wartele to Louisa Bell, wife of Eugene Bell
to Moses Martin or Hilman, to Osborn Eaglin
10 Etienne Pitre and to Moses Hilman, Sr.
together with all the mules, horses, oxen
carts, all agricultural and aratory implements
appertaining to said place, which said Lastit
Dupr9 sold to said Wartelle on the 4th day o
November, 1873, by act before Laurent Dn
pre-, Notary Public.
Seized IN the above entitled suit.
TerI>s-Cash. r. s. FONTENOT.
y, Sheriff of the parish of st. Landry,
Opelousas, Dec. s, 1888,
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NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.

Probate Court Parish Of 81. Landry, No. 1924
ESTATE or EDMOND j. LAFLEuaaSSR.
Whereas, Hildeqert Ell. Deshotels, Of the
parish OF st. Landry has applied by his petit
tion t6 he appointed administrator OF the
estate of Edmond j. Lafleur, ST.. deceased,
late of st. Landry parish;
Therefore. any person intending TO make
opposition to said appointment will file the
Opelousas, within ten days from the present
notice. &, NJ. IHOMPSQNi
Dec. s, 1885, Clerk.
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JUDICIAL NOTICES
OF TABLEAU.

Probate Coart, Parish 81. Landry, No. 1852
Estate or JOAN JOHNSON
Whereas, Leontine Vldrine. tutrix and her
husband eo-tntor, of the minor heirs Of John
Johnson of the parish of ST. Landry, have
filed i final tableau of classification
and distribution Of funds of said estate,
accompanied By their petition praying for the
homologation Of the same
And whereas. notice of fling of said petit
tion and tahleau has been ordered by an or
der of court bearing date October I6, 1888;
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given to all
persons interested TO make opposition to said
tableall, in writing, at my office, IN the town
of Opeloilsas. within the time require by law,
why said tableaR should not he homologated
and confirmed.
G. II. THOMPSON,
Dec. 8, 1888. Clerk.
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.ONSTABLE'S SALE.
lst Justices Court, Parish of st. Landry
w. C. PerrauIt vs.. Louis Victorian.

By virtue of writ of fl fa., to me directed
by the Hon. I. B. Brooks, Justice Of the
Peace, lst ward, in and for the parish of St
Landry, will proceed to sell at public aue.
tion to the last and highest bidder, on SAT
URDAY, the 9Th day of December, A. d. 1888
at 10 o'clock a. M, at the office of Hon. 7. B
Brooks, in the town of Opeiousas, parish oI
st. Landry, the following described property
seized in the above entitled suit. to-wit:
One lot of corn in shuck, containing about
46 barrels; one lot of GOTTEN in seed contain
ing about 500 pounds; one mare and colt.
Terms--Cash.
ALPHONsE PRUDHOMME,
Constable lst ward, parish of ST. Landry.
Nov. "a, 1896
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HNUBLIC SALE.

Probate Court, Parish Of 81. Landry, No. 4s?4
ESTATE OF LUC LEWIS
By virtue of an order of the Honorable the
Probate Court in and for the parish of Saint
Landry, there will be sold at public auction,
to the last and highest knader, by the under
signed administrator or any duly qualified
auctioneer, at the last residence of the deceas-
ed. in the parish of st. Landry, on THURS
DA Y, December Goth, 1888, the following des-
cribed property, belonging to the estate of
Luc Lewis, deceased, late of the parish
of ST. Landry to-wit:
1. A small plantation, with all the build
ings and improvements thereon, containing
torty-four arpents, more or less, situated in
Mallet, parish of st. Landry, and bounded as
follows: North by Ernest Guillory, south by
Inference Jannis, east by Dominique Guillorg
and west by Francois Guillory.
Terms and Conditions Fifty dollars of the
purchase price of the real estate to be paid
cash, and the balance in one, two, three and
four years from date of sale; purchasers to
furnish their notes accordingly, with good
and solvent security, and bearing eight per
cent interest from day of sale, and the spe
cial mortgage and vendors privilege retained
on the property sold to secure payment of
purchase price and interest
JULES PERRODIN, O.
Nov, Il, SO. Administrator.
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John c affe & Sons VS.. Chas. J. Thompson

District CoHri, Perish Of 81 Eandiy, No. 1898
John G affe & Sons VS.. Chas. ]. Thempsen.
BY virtue Of an writ of ieri facias is,
sued out OF the 18th Judicial District Court ia
and for the parish of st. Landry, in the above
entitled and numbered suit, will proceed to
sell at public auction to the last and highest
bidder, at the Court House in the town of
OpeIousas parish of St, Landry, on 81 TUR-
"a Y, the 9TH day of January, A. D. 1889,
at II \, NJ, the following described prop
erty, to-wit
lst The undivided one-sixth interest of
Charles j. Thompson in and to the below des
elibed tract of land and Improvements bought
by said G. j. Thompson from Mrs. Lucy
Heath, wife Of Bingham Cushman;
ID. The undivided one-sixth interest OF
Charles J. Thompson in and to the below des-
cribed tract of land bought by said C. j.
Thompson from Mrs. Elizabeth P. Waller,
widow, to-wit
A tract of land situated in the parish of St
Landry and lying on Bayou Reuf, bouAdsd
north by st. Peters plantation, south by
Cumberland plantation, east by lands of ia
cob L. Payne and west by bayou Bout, with
all the buildings and improvements thereon,
being the plantation formerly owned by Joel
T. Tucker, deceased, and inherited from him
by his children.
Seized in the above entitled suit.
Terms and Conditions,-Property to be sold
on n credit of l. months, purchaser to furnish
II months bond with approved security, with
reservation Of vendors privilege and special
mortgage upon the property sold, and bear
ing per cent interest from date until paid.
T. s. FONTENOT,
Sheriff of the parish of st. Landry.
OpeIousas, Dec. |, 1885.
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Competition is the life OF trade" aud
will hold good i'll transportation MS well
as any other line of business, and the
people of this aud adjoining parishes
cannow reap the benefits afforded by
the new steamer running in the Wash
ington and New Orleans trade, the Hor-
net, whose advertisement will be found
in another colnmn This splendid pas
senger steamer is now making weekly
trips between New Orleans and Wash
ington, and bids for a share of public
patronage. Read advertisement
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District Court Parish Of ST. Landry, No. 1442(
lula NJ. Gum VS.. Claiborne Rirotte.


This ease coming up for trial was this day
taken up and tried, the plaintiff having been
authorized to stand in Judgment in this case,
and the said plaintiff having fully proven her
demand in this case, and the law and the evi
dence justifying the same. 1t is for these
reasons ordered, adjudged and decreed that
there be Judgment in favor of Julia Gum.
wife, and against Claiborne Brotte, husband,
dissolying tho community of acquets and
gains existing between them, and reinvesting
the plaintiff with the free, full and entire
management Of her affairs and administration
of her earnings, and whatever property she
NAV hereafter acquire independent of her
said husband.
1t is fnrther ordered that the defendant pay
all costs of suit to be taxed.
Done, read and signed in open Court; at
Opeiousas, La, this 18th day of November.
1888. (signcdl f. t. LEWIS,
true copy Judge 18th Ju. Dist. La.
w. r. C0cHRAS, by. elk. Dec. i, as-3t,
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Mf. G. Comeau's fine building mt the
corner Of Court aud Landry streets will
soon be completed. and ready for occu-
patton. Mr.. Fisher is putting the fin
isbing touches on the carpenter work
and the painters have already COM
menced operations.