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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-11-24
TONSTABLE'S SALE.
lst Justices Court, Parish of st. Landry.
w. C.. PerrauIt VS.. Louis Victorian,

by the Hon. T. B. Brooks, Justice of the
Peace, lst ward, in and isr the parish OF St
Landry, will proceed to sell at public auc
tion to the last and highest bidder, on SAT
URDAY, the Sth day of December, A. d. 1888,
at 10 o'clock a. M, at the Office of Hon. I. B
Brooks, in the town of Opelousas, parish OF
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 cotton in seed contain
ing about 500 pounds one mare and colt.
Terms-Cash.
ALPHONSE PRUDHOMME,
Constable lst ward, parish of St. Landry.
Nov. "a, 'S8-2t
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NOTICE OF TABLEAU.

Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No. 44os
estate OF ADELE JouBERT
Whereas, Charles Pitre, of the parish OF
St Landry, administrator of the above en-.
titled estate, has filed fiaal tableau and
distribution of funds of said estate, accompa-
MED by his petition praying for the homolo-
CATION of the same;
And whereas, notice of filing of said petit
tion and tableau has been ordered by an Of
der of court bearing date November 8, 1883;
Now, therefore. notice is hereby given to all
i, persons interested to make opposition to said
tableau, in writing, at my office, in the town
of Onelousas, within the time required by law,
why said tabeau should not be homologated
and confirmed
| Nov. II, 1888. Clerk.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-11-24

At West Melville on Friday evening
of last week, while social dance was
in progress at the residence of Dick
Hetherton, swamper, named James
Long, and who llas the reputation oi
being n dangerous character when un-
der the influence of benzine, entered,
and brandishing pistol, threatened to
clean out the premises. Deputy Sheriff
Dave Frame was sent for and soon ar
rived, when the intruder was disarmed
and elected from the house. Frame
then returned, and while seated watch
ing the merry dances, was suddenly
attacked by Long, who had quietly re-
tnrned, and who recaptared his pistol.
He was forced from the room by Frame
and others, aud while on the gallery
opened fire with his pistol on the depu-
ty, who returned It, Both men fell to
the floor, and the ladies and children
lost no time in leaving for their homes
On examination it was found that Long
had received II shot in the left thigh
which is considered dangerous, while
Frame was shot in the calf of the right
leg, infiicting an ugly wound. Both
parties have been taken TO the hospital
at New Orleans for treatment
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NIoTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.

Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No. 49le
estate OF FRANCOIS COLLINS.
Whereas, Euthrope Jardoin, of the parish
of st. Landry, has applied b. her petition to be
appointed administrative of the estate OF
Francois Collins, deceased, late Of st, Landry
parish;
Therefore, any person intending to MAKE
opposition to said appointment will file the
Same in writing, in my office, IN the town W ol
Opelousas, within ten days iron from the present
notice. z. M. IHOMroON,
Nov. IL, 1888. Sierk.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-11-24

Tn another column will be found the
card of Mr.. III. j. Fisher, carpenter and
hnildef. Mr.. Fisher is well koYn to
many of our readers as the former man.
ager of the Pointe- -anx Loups and Bell
Cheney springs, and is a first-class, re-
liable workman, fully competent to DO
any lob in his line. His motto is hon
est work att honest prices, and # you
need tile services of d No. ! carpenter
give him call and he will be sure to
give yon satisfaction.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-11-24

Read "a Night Message from Santa
Clausyin another column, and Tt m call
around at Posey's and see the beastiful
stock Of Holiday Goods just received =
4 stock that ought to please oil tastes,
old and young, but to appreciate it you
must see it, SO call at Posey 3 and judge
for yourself.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-11-24

The Interstate Immigration Con
vention called to meet in Montgomery,
Alabama, December 18th 1888, is II
matter of great Importance 70 the whole
rSoatll. It had its origin in Texas,
whose Commissioners of lmmigratIoH,
alFing with those of other States, called
the convention at Montgomery as q
central point easily reached from every
part oftll South. Tie Governors of
the several States, or the. Commission.
ers of Immigration, have appointed fnli
lists of delegates and the attendance
already promises to be large. The q
tizens Of Montgomery have appointed
local committees, and are doing all in
their power TO make a success Of the
undertaking
Reduced rates haze been secured OF
one fare for the ronud tip from all
points Id the Sontl, tickets being on
saldD December 10, and good until Jan.
S, 1889.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-11-24

President Cleveland has designated
Thursday, Nov. Goth, as a National
Thanksgiving day, and Gov. Nichols,
not to be ontdone, has issued his pro-
clamation naming the same day as a
State Thanksgiving day. Turkies and
chickens are now III order, and those
having II surplus are reminded that the
printer is mortal, and has. especially
on Thanksgiving day. liking for the
wheIewithall to make asgood dinner.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-11-24

"A most delightful Leap Year Ball
was given on Wednesday, Nov. 2lst at
Perseverance, Hall, Washington, which
was numerously attended. The young
ladies are deserving of much credit for
the admirable manner with which the
same was conducted. Beautiful dec
orations, flowers and pictures adorned
the wallis OF the spacious hall, and with
the exquisite costumes worn By the III
dies, made up realistic scene OF fairy
land. The following were prominent
n the management: Misses Mary
Winn, Helen Derbanle, NJ. L. Dupfe,
Eleanor Roy, Maude Winn, Lizzie Pres
colt, Lon DapES, Sue Pickett, Mlnna
Winkler, G. Taylor, Bertha schmidt,
and Ida Dupre.
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C. .CosSrABIrs SALE:
4. NSeyers B. Co, VS., Llovd BiVinS.

]. Meyers co. VS.. LLOYD BiVIhs.
By virtue of writ of H. fa., to me directed
by the Hon. T. B. Brooks, Justice of the
Peace, LIST ward, in and for the parish OF st.
Landry, will proceed to sell at public auc-
tion to the last and highest bidder, on WE'D
NESDAY, the 5th day of December, A. D.,
1888, at 10 o'clock a. no, in front of the Office
of Hon. T. B. Brooks, in tbs town of Opelou-
sas, parish of st. Landry, the following des-
cribed property, seized in the above entitled
suit, to-wit:
Twenty barrels of corn in shuck one bay
horse; two cows and calves.
Terms-Cash.
Constable 1st ward. parish of st. Landry.
Nov "a, 49, -2t.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-11-24

4 special TO ths Picayuhne from the
National seat of government says
lhe designs for tile public buildings
Y Monroe and 0pelousas are 10 course
# preparation, and an agent will be
'aens down in a few weeks to select the
nles.n Would it not be proper for our
Iesidents to meet and take some action
y relation to this matter, that tho
gent when he arrives, can have
Plain sailing in the premises. and net
y accord with the wishes Of the COM
munisy9
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-11-24

Cards are out announcing the mar
riage, on Dec. 4th, of Mr.. Gus. Munzes-
heimer, formerly of this town. and Miss
Dufie F. Kilsheimer. Of Hamilton,
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Ii.e attention of our readers IN gem
eFal, and more particularly, that of set
tiers upon the lands in our parish, COM
nanly known as "Railroad Lands is
called to thb article upon tRailFpad
Lands Indemnity limits, which APP
pears on our Sd page. The author
Mal Geo. 0. Elms, who has for years
made study Of the status of these
lands, may be considered as al.
lait u bis conclusions in any matter
relating to them.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-11-24

Black k Morris, real estate and in.
surance agents, have removed their Of
hee to the corner of Landry and Market
streets.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-11-24

There will be Candy Pulling at the
residence of Rev. F. w. Lewis, Thanks
giving night, next Thursday, the 29th
inst.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-11-24

The sweetest little girl we have heard
ef lately, 10 the charming creature who
dipped herselfin cane juice tank, at
one Of our neighboring sugar mills a
few days ago.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-11-24

Tfe pay car passed over the Morgan
road on Tuesday last, and the railroad
bows once more knew what money
links like.
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CONSTABLE'S SALE.

TONSTABLE'S SALE.
Sd Justices Court, Parish of ST. Landry
No. -
JULES PETETIN VS.. GRANT HUSTON.
BY virtue of a writ of fl. fa., to me directed
by the Hon. Jean Domec, Justice of the
Peace, Sd ward, in and for the parish of ST.
Landry, will proceed to sell at public auc
tion to the last and highest bidder, on
WEDNESDA 7, the 28th day of November, A
D., 1888, at IL o'clock a m, in front OF L.
Mann's store in the town of Grand Coteau,
parish Of ST. Landry, the following described
property, seized in the above entitled suit
tO-wit
The undivided half of eight thousand $4,000
pounds of cotton in seed.
Terms-Cash. DAVID MECHE,
Constable Sd ward, Parish of st. Landry.
Nov. II, 1885, 2t
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-11-24

A Thanksgiving sermon will be
Preached at the Presbyterian Church,
0pelousas, next Thursday Mt II o'clock
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-11-24

The 0pelousas Social Club will give
grand fancy dress ball at its Hall
% Monday night, Dec. Sd, to celebrate
the fifth anniversary ofits organization.
4 number Of fancy dress costumes for
gentlemen may be procured for that
night on application to the Secretary,
Lacius g Dupre, Esq ut j. Meyers &
4 ia - o.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-11-24

SUNSET RouTE We cali the at
.saklon of the travelling public to the
u Ffiaement of the Southern Pacific
3. e.lal way Company in another column.
.'.s many advantages and splendid ac~
sss aodationa afforded By this route
alAy recommend it 10 travellers be-
sAasl II New Orleans and oil points Oh
sa's seltic coast Texas, Mexico, New
Aleo, Arizona, California, &c, We
ss.a Iecommend the Sunset Route as
.sss special advantages in speed,
ssaF and comfort Mr. WE G.. Wat
the General Passenger and Tic
z cent, New Orleana.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-11-24

Adiutant General Burt has issued a
general order to the commanders of the
military forces of the state to cause their
commands to be mustered and inspect
ed, in service uniform. between the lst
aud 18th of December, and to forward
to him at Baton Rouge on or before the
date last named copies of the muster
rolls, showing the attendance and num-
Der of drills since last muster, with the
roster of brigade and district staff.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-11-24

See notice under head of "Fruit Trees
fron, Nashville, Tenn.o in another col
urnn.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-11-24

4 term of Tie I3tR judicial District
Court commenced at Crowley, Acadia
parish, Oh Monday last. Judge 2. y
Lewis presiding. Our town is nearly
denuded Of illegal lights" as most o.
the fraternity are in attendance thereon
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-11-24

Ladies, your attention Is particularly
called to the fine dresses and wardrobe
worn by the lady members Of the Bas-
ye-Davis Ideal company who play mere
eyery nigh next week, and grand Sat
nrday matinee, Get seats early at Bal
ley's drug storqif you want 20 witness
something grand. Change OF pro
gramme nightly.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-11-24

Blank forms for ase of merchants,
notaries, Justices of the Peace, ETC., for
sale at this Office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-11-24

Onr lady readers who may be in
3 sssfeh .,i Of something recherche in the
saalllnery line, are referred to Mrs. u.
ssa whose advertisement will be
assand 10 another column. Mrs. Laas'
kaaa taste, Judgment and experience is
Z I i. guarantee of the elegance and relia-
9lalsy Of the magnificent stock she has
e aand q short enumeration of which
sali pc found In her advertisement.
s5snf fail to call ann inspect the many
UT and beautiful articles suitable for
aollaay presents, for old and young.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-11-24

Sec election notice in another column.
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Basye-Davis Ideals.

Again the COURIER is pleased to
chronicle the fact that the citizens of
Opelousas are to be favored with a
comedy and drama by the famous Bas-
ye-Davis Ideal Dramatic Company with
Miss Annie Burton as star. 1t will be
remembered that this company favored
the amusement going people with one
performance last year, on which occa-
sion they Interpreted Hugh Conway's
celebrated novel "Called Back, +" which
gave unusual satisfaction. The opening
] bill for Monday night will be " Dads
Girl" and will be produced intact, with
particular attention paid to the smaller
details, and it is safe to say that every
body attending their entertainments
will be pleased beyond limit Below
: we reprint the complimentary notice of
the opening piece that appeared in the
N. 0. Picayune of recent date.
Dads Girl" with Miss Annie Burton
in the title role, was produced at the
Avenue last night to packed house by
the Basye- e-Davis Ideal Company; the
piece itself displays originality which
proves it successful. Miss Burton, how
ever, in her portrayal of the orphan
girl "Mup is quite artistic, and in the
tenderer parts wherein she reveals the
| absorbing love towards her foster fa-
ther and the sweet cajolery by which
she endeavOrs to hide the shame of her
"dad's" criminal son is most charmingly
executed and natural with winning
gentleness that is quite captivating to
behold
Remember the seats will be sold at
Bailey's drug store and those desiring
to witness this grand bill should huy
seats early, and avoid the rush ut the
box office
Through the courtesy of Sheriff Fon
tenOt, we have been furnished with the
following list of prisoners now confined
in our Parish Jail, with the charges
under which they are hela-Boree
Peterson, convicted of murder, and
sentenced to be hanged; John w. Sci
ced for life in the Penitentiary; these
two cases go to the Supreme Court on
bills of-exception Riviere Richardson,
convicted Of murder, new trial granted.
John Gay, Joseph johnson, John Har
dey, Reuben Washington, and Ernest
Williams charged with murder, Joseph
Tolliver and Emile Lartigue, charged
with attempt at rape, Ernest DupleI
chin, Laurent Jacques. Prospere john
son, and Dennis Adams charged with
attempt to kill, and ToD Springer, Al
fred Brown, and Pete Saunders charged
with larceny, Willis Brown, charged
with carrying concealed weapons, are
held in durance, awaiting trial. Albert
Taylor, convicted of assault with intent
to kill, und Lawrence Winfred, con-
victed of larceny, and sentenced TO
short terms in Jail, are serving out their
respective sentences. All the parties
named are colored, excepting Seiley
who is white.
A large number, charged with minor
offences, are at large, being under bond
7 for their appearance at the next crimi-
nal term of the District Court, and as
our executive officers are constantly
adding t. the numbers under arrest, by
! sstaking in" all known violaters of the
law, it is probable that the term of
Court referred to, will be most busy
and exciting one.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-11-24

MARRIED Opelousas; Monday
Nov. 10, 1883, by the Rev. j. F. Ray
mond. Mr.. CHAs. M. THOMPSON to Mrs
VIRGINIA ANDERSON, nee Garland.
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General Notes.

Welsh Crescent: The rice crop of
Calcasieu parish,'Eil! this year average
twelve barrels per acre, and is now
being marketed Tor cash price of 50 25
per barrel Compute this if you wish
TO know whether rice pays.
New Iberia Enterprise. Nov. 8: We
understand Mr.. Milmo, of the firm of
Milmo, Stokoe & Co., has fallen heir to
his uncle's estate in New York City, to
. the amount of nearly half million of
dollars. Mr.. NJ. left for New York city
this morning on business connected
with the estate.
The Wilmington IN. C.) Star says ::
sit has been discovered that rice is au
excellent substitute for popcorn. Rice
in the hull, when heated in a pepper
like.pop- corn, bursts open just like the
latter, nnd not only has the flavor q.
the real popcorn, but is crisper and
much more delicious to the taste. Try
it,"
Baton Rouge Truth The long look
ed for she'll road is ours at last, and
will extend from the river to the Ma
tional Cemetery, on Florida street.
Sealed proposals are advertised for by
E. B. Kirk, Major and Quartermaster
e. s. Army. Work will begin at an
early day and ere long we will be'p@ll-
ing along on as handsome turnpike
as any in the country.
B. r. Capital Item: Among the i'm
portant industries that have lately been
developed instlle South are the cultiva-
ton OF ramie and inte. It is said that a
test of the productions of these plants
in Louisiana shows that profit of $69
per acre can be made on ramie and $50
on iute The exhibit of ramie at the
State Fair by Mr. Soniat of jefferson
gave very good idea OF what the
plant is.
A Washington special to the New
Orleans States of November 9th says /:
"AIready the scramble for the spoils
has begun. Louisiana Republicans ART,
looking mp the offices and the amouRts
they pay and each is making up his
mind what he shall grab for. The
blue book is in demand. and the pre-
diction is made that within six months
the Louisiana Democrats will be walk
ing and tile Republicans in their places.
The Secretary of the Interior has
rendered ii decision in the case of Olibe
Manuel VS.. Jean Miller, which is con-
troversy over II certain section of land
in the New Orleans land district situa-
ted in this Parish. The Secretary has
ordered the COMMISSIONS. of the Gem
eral Land Office to direct the local of
ficer to fix day for the rehearing OF
the case He has further denied the
application filed by j. L. Bradford, Esq,
attorney for Miller, asking that he. the
Secretary, direct the Commissioner to
decide the appeal from the Louisiana
officers Oh the merits.
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We are under obligations to the man
agement for an elaborately gotten up
invitation to Grand Fancy Dress
Ball, to be given by the Opelonsas
Social Club, on Monday evening, Dec.
Sd. The entertainments given by this
Club are invariably recherche in every
respect, and we bespeak for them a
large attendance and an enjoyable
evenings entertainment.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-11-24

If the sidewalks in our town were a
fair criterion of the thrift of our resi-
dents, we would fall far behind the
general average of mankind. In our
rambles around town, we have found
them in many places in most deplor-
able condition, scarcely navigable to
the average pedestrian, and positively
dangerous to the festive and inebriated
individual. Ii there is no municipal
ordinance requiring property holders
to keep their banquettes in safe and
representation for public use, one
shotld at once be passed and promul-
gated; and if there is such an ordi-
nance, the proper authorities should
see that it is hforccd and our walks
put in proper condition for use.
In this connection we would call at
tentiou to the fact that most of our
street crossings are sadly in need of at
tention, being almost impossible, es-
pecially to ladies and children, in wet
weather. We hope to see our town au :
thorities take cognizance of this mat
ter, and inaugurate such measures as
will remedy this widespread and
growing evil.
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Personal.

Leon Wolff, the genial proprietor OF
the Washington Red Store visited oul
town on Wednesday last.
Dan. Emmons of Waxia was i'll town
on business on Tuesday last.
j. j. Thompson Of Barbreck put il
an appearance on our streets in tn.
early part of the week.
A. B. Anderson of Washington fu-
vored our city with call on Saturday
las,I
Thomas O. Hardey, who has ter
days leave of absence from his en-
ployers at Franklin was in town on
Saturday last He was en- route tc
Chataignier, where lie will spend his
short vacation.
Ouriunior editor, accompanied by his
daughter, Miss Ada, left last Monday,
to attend the meeting of the National
Editorial Association at San Antonio
Tex, on the 2lst, after which they are
to make a tour through the principal
cities and points of interest in Texas
and wind up with an excursion to the
city Of Mexico, the capital of the Mexi-
can Republic.
Mr.. Morton Duson returned to Ope-
lousas from Alabama on Wednesday.
Messrs. Oscar Dupr6 and DeValcourt,
of New Iberia and Messrs. Geo. Bailey
and Bienvenu, of Lafayette, passed up
on Wednesdays train to attend the
Leap Year Ball at Washington, that
night
Miss Rosa Perrodin spent several
days among friends at st. Martinsville
this week.
Mr.. Lee Garland left the beginning
of the week for New Orleans.
We had pleasant call yesterday
from Mr.. w. w. Cole, representing the
favorite Basye- Davis Ideal Co. which
nerfnrms here next week
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NO. g..
JUDICIAL NOTICES.
DUBHC SALE
ESTATE OF MARCELLINE DEsHoTELs.

Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry. No. 1853
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Are yon going ~ Where ~ tBas-
ye- Davis Ideal Drama Company next
week, are you aware of it r. '.You bet
am, and my four sisters have heard Of
the popularity of Miss Burton in Dads
Girl and / am on my way to Bailey
drug store to get tickets before they are
all gone.n .sThat's right old boy, pat
ronize d good thing when you have an
opportunity.'