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St. Landry democrat., 1888-07-14
pROCEEDHNGs OF THE SCHOOL
BOARD.
orELausAs. Lnly 10. 1885.

OrELoUsAs, Jniy 10, 1883.
Board met pursuant to call. Presents Lau-
rent Dupre. President C. N Eaier, r. Whar-
ton, Clarence HeafherWick. B. Martel and L. r.
LitteIl. Absent !: G. j. Thompson and DR.. Les
lie.
On motion. the bond of Mr.. j. j. Thompson
as Treasurer of the School Board was unani-
meusiy approved.
The donation of one acre of land by Mr.
John B0udreau for school house at Pla-
agemine Ridge. was accepted.
: on motion of Mr. B. MartelI, Messrs. NJ. s.
wilkins John BGudrea,s and Or. T. Chachere
were appointed trustees of township 6, 8. Il. 8
east.
On motion fs75) seventy-five dollars was APP
propriated TO repair school house at Plaque
mine Ridge out of township 6. s. r. r. fund.
On motion. the Board resolved itself into a
committee of the whole TO examine the
vouchers in the hands of the Treasurer and
after examination. reported as foll0wf that
they examined. counted and cancelled all the
warrants paid by Treasurer from Feb. oath to
June 36th. 1888. inclusive, amounting TO fSe559.-
76) sixts-fye hundred and ffty.nine
and T6tI00 dollars, which amount cor
responded with the items on the cash book,
Iaaying a balance on hand of fss6G6.34l eighty
six hundred and six and 34I1eo dollars.
The report WAS adopted. Beard then ad-
iourned LAURENT DUPRE
L e. LITTELL, President.
Secretary.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-07-14
Outlived Them All.

jefferson Davis, who is eighty years
old to-day, and who was ill at latest
advices from his homestead, has out
lived nearly all the Confederate Com
manders who served under him, as
well as the Union commanders who
fought against him. He has ontlived
his antagonist, Abraham Lincoln, by
twenty three years. He has outlived
both Gen. Lee and Gen. Grant. both
Admiral Porter aud Semmes. and in the
diplomatic field, both Charles F. Adams
and John Slidell. He has outlived the
greater part of both the contanding ar
mics, though he was far older man in
1861 than most of those who enlisted in
them. He was prominent politician
and leader in the United States Senate
when Abraham Lincoln was an obscure
lawyer 10 Illinois. In the Mexican war
he was severely wounded at Buena
Vista Al years ago, and wears the scars
that yet remind him of that action
New York Tribune.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-07-14
NOTICE,

LAND OFFICE at New Orleans. La,
June Esd, 1888. 5
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the Judge
or Clerk of Court at Opelousas, La, On Mon
day, August 18th, 1883, viz:
ADRAsTE MANUEL,
who made Homestead Entry No. 1882 for the
north half of southeast quarter and east half of
southwest quarter section 10, township 6, south
of range east, Louisiana meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of said land. viz:
Olivier DeshoteIs, Don Louie Eontenot, Ce-
lestin S, Marcantel, Honore Fuslier.
TH0MAsJ. BUTLER,
june 316t Register.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-07-14
NOTICE.
UNITED STATES La,

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
New Orleans, La, June IL, 1888.
Notic3 is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
tn make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proofwill be made before the Judge, or
in his absence. the Clerk of the District Court
at 0petousas Louisiana, on Wednesday, July
25th, 1885, viz:
VALERY LANDRENEAU,
who made Pre-emption Decaratory st. No. I0s.
for southeast quarter of northeast quarter and
northeast quarter of southeast quarter section
Is. township 5, south range west, Louisiana
meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
ais continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of said land, Wig:
Valmont Vidrine, Pierre Guillory, Louis
Gradengo, Joseph Gradenigo.
THOMAS J. BUTLER,
June l6-6t Register.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-07-14
NOTICE.
The Famous Bell Cheney Springs

Will be open to the public on June list
1888, under the management of that prince of
good fellows. F. Herbert, Sr.-'Uncle Bug
who has given the Springs a thorough over
hauling and put everything in first-class order.
"Uncle Bug" has pack of fine hounds for the
use of those inclined to hunt, and has also a
race track made for testing the speed of the
tocratic race horse. In fact, those seeking a
nice, quiet, health-restorng resort, will find it
at Deficiency and plenty to eat for both man
and beast For further particulars address
HENRY. L. ERICH, Bayou Chicot, La
n. B.-Terms moderate. may 1o-tf
St. Landry democrat., 1888-07-14
COURT REPORT CONTINUED
FROM LAST WEEK.


After the decisions of the Supreme
Coort, published last week, decisions
were rendered in the following eases ,
Laperle Richard, Wife, ct al vs..
Jean Baptiste Bergeron, ct ais. APP
peal from st. Landry, Judgment
affirmed.
Cleonise savoie, Widow ct ais. vs.. Ju-
lins Meyers ct ais. Appeal from 81
Landry, Judgment reversed.
Don Louis Jean Louis ct ais. ys. Their
ence Giroir ct ais. Appeal from Isafa-
yette, Judgment affirmed.
Estateo Rene Gagneauy, judgment
reversed.
Court adjouraed Saturday, the 7th
sust.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-07-14

The appointment of John C. Vance.
of Bosier parish by President Cleve-
land as surveyor of the Port of New
Orleans to fill the vacancy caused by
the death of Capt. Richard Sinnott, was
confirmed by the Senate yesterday
The new appointee is one of the stanch-
est Democrats in Louisiana, and no
member of the party more justly de-
the Legislature with marked ability and
and his record is above reproach. The
appointment is one that will meet with
appreciation throughout the State
Picayune.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-07-14
o. P. L. s. D. CONCERT.

At the Philharmonic, Friday night,
Our people did assemble,
TO hear sweet singing and delight
In music Instrumental.
They heard it and we learn have said,
With talent twas replete,
And long as Prof. Mayors the head,
No others need compete.
With Mrs. Bercier and Mrs. Settoone,
Supported by S. j. Wilson,
Bodemuller, Misses Laas and LatOurs,
We challenge all creation.
"Say Not FAREWELL Tender and True
Were sung with untold feeling;
"Hear Me Norma" rendered by two,
Rich, cultured art revealing.
The closing hop, in order next,
Was grand and bright to see,
But your reporter he "got ieft''
While drinking some hot coffee.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-07-14
june asst
GHERIFF's SALE.
CLEOPHAB COMEAU vs.. THOMAS M. AN
DERsON AGENT, EFT AIS.
No 1879
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
SHERIFF,s SALE.

BY virtue OF writs of alias A. ra.
issued out OF the Thirteenth Judicial District
Court, in and for the parish OF 81 LANDRY
in the above entitled suit and to ma
the principal front door of the Court,
house, OF said parish, in the town of Opelousas.
1t II O'Clock A. M. on
Saturday, sth day Of July, 1883,
the following described property, to-wit:
An OF the right. title and interest of Thomu,
Miller Anderson, Charles b. Anderson. I'd
ward X. Anderson, Fanny Anderson. wifi. ri
James NJ. Bowling, and of the estatA Of
VIM. 7. Anderson in and to the following des
cribfd tracts OF land being the entire
ownership thereof, viz: tract ri
land containing eight hundred arpents.
more or less, ten arpents front by the ordinary
1eptn OF eiShty arpents, bounded south by
Louis duiloay's tract and Louis Boisdore.
north by lot d of the process verbal of the
successionai sep OF Antoine Boisdore, on the
pique. as sampnH
2. 4 tract of Ind containing eight We beeA
a sh more ,2r less, ton arpents ,atina6y
tne ordinary dlpth of eighty arpents, s,' nded
south oy iottNo. OF same process su Rerbal,
norln oy LOT asb. 2 OF same process verb d. west
ny sayo9 Nc Hique, and east partly byApublic
!4na ana u eph Guillory's tract the said
tracts hsylnry been acquired the 7th January.
IssO, oy Arstahos. G. Anderson at successionai
ss ., Ante he Roisdore, as per process verbal
o. T sns ss.ats No. 1874. items No. 1afy
Wan. N. THoy bEpyy Coroner
june ct ActingSdrt Sfarish ofst. Landry.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-07-14

Tourist-"My physician has advised
me to locate where may get the south
wind does it ever blow here ?" Ma
tive-"Well, may say as you're lucky
to have come to this place the south
wind always blows here" Tourist
always? But it seems to be blowing
from the north now" Native-"Oh, it
may be coming from that direction
now, but it's the south wind its COM
ing back, you Observation-Disclosures
IN. W Republican.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-07-14
"MORO-CASTLE 3D.

Black Spanish Jack mealy points, fourteen
by imported Moro Castle-Mr. Hayes. of Col
umhia. Tenn, paid S. 600 for Moro-Cast Dam
II Jennet of the Gazon family. His colts take
first premiums at Columbia fairs, and there
never was scrub colt OF his get, They are
uniformly fine, sprIghtly and stylish Moro
Castle Sd will make the present season at
Greenwood Plantation $3.50 cash or $40 LIST
Oct. for the season JOHN SPAN, Manager
St. Landry democrat., 1888-07-14

Messrs. Tommie and Jimmie Lewis,
Aaron Loeb, John Jacobs, and others
returned from Bell Cheney Springs the
first of the week. They say they caught
the major part of the fnny tribe,
bathed oftener and grew fatter than
any set of people in the world. Tn adj
dion to the good treatment received at
the hands ofthe genial proprietor in the
grub line, they must have doubtless
been given lagniappe in the way OF
"Bng"juice'' three times day before
and after meals and got fresh supply
at the reception given before their de-
parture. Green and yellow cockades
are faithfully worn since they left the
roaring pines.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-07-14
DUBLEC SALE.
DURLIC SALE
EsTATE OF FABIUs RECORD, DE CEASED.
No. -.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT.
PARISH OF AvOYELLEs

By virtue OF an order of the Honorable Dis
trict Court in and for the parish of Avoyelles,
to me directed, there will be sold at public
auction to the last and highest bidder, at the
principal front door Of the Court House in the
town Of Opelonsas, parish OF st. Landry on
Tuesday, July 31ss, 1855.
at II O'Clock q. M, the following described
property belonging to the Estate of Fabiua
Ricord, deceased, to-wit:
Certain tracts OF land situated in the parish
OF st: Landry LIST, being the northeast quar-
ter OF southeast quarter of section twenty one,
township three, south range four east, con
tanning forty and s6Il00 acres; I'd, the north
west quarter Of southwest quarter OF section
twenty-five, township three, south range four
west, containing forty and S3I100 acres-all
being in what was formerly known as the coun
ty OF Opelousas, in the Southwestern District
OF Louisiana, purchased by Ricord from Grim
pan, act go OF tiles OF Recorders office, ST.
Landry, February Gath, 1872
Terms and Conditions-Casb.
T, s. FOETEEOT,
Sheriff Of the Parish of St. Landry.
june 36-ot
St. Landry democrat., 1888-07-14
G. MERlRF,s SALE.
HERPES sALE.
ACHILLE DUPRE, TEST EXECUTOR, vs..
MARK FIRNBERG, ADMIR-.
No. 1881.
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
STATE OF LOUISIANA.

BY virtue ofan order of seizure and sale issued
out OF the Thirteenth Judicial District Court
in and for the parish of st. Landry, state
OF Louisiana, in the above entitled and
will proceed to eel at public auction.
to the last and highest bidder, for cash, ut the
principal door Of the Courthouse, OF said par-
ish in the town Of Opelousas, ON
SATURDAY., the list day Of July, 1855,
at II o'clock a. M, the following described
property, to-wit
All the rights, title and interest which he
testate OF Solomon Firnberg) may have against
the succession OF Benjamin Well, deceased.
opened in New Orleans, under administration
OF the pubic administrator especially his
rights, title and interest against said Success
sion's claim. growing out of Cotton seized by
the Mexican Government, in which Firnberg
had one seventh interest.
T. 8. FONTEEOT,
Juno asst Sheriff Parish st. Landry
St. Landry democrat., 1888-07-14

Fond Mother-"I do hope that George
has studied hard at college. | have
tried to impress upon his mind the val
ne of liberal education" Father-"I
am afraid, my dear, that You have rath-
er overdone the matter. had to send
him check for an extra $500 to- day.
It'd Bits.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-07-14
No. l4453

No. l4453
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OFsr. LANDRY,
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
ny virtue OF Il writ of fieri facias issued out
OF the Honorable the Thirteeth Judicial Dis
tTlct Court OF tho State of louisiana in and
for the Parish OF st. Landry, in the above en-
titled and numbered suit, and to me directed,
have seized and will proceed to sell at public
autlon, to the last and highest bidder at tho
principal front door of the Courthouse of the
Parish of st. Landry, in the town OF Opelou-
sas, on
Saturday, August 18th, 1855,
at IL O'Clock a. N, the following described
property, to-wit:
The undivided four.ifths 4l5) of the north
west corner OF tract OF land Of fourteen hun
dred acres near Grand Coteau, bounded north
by Valsn Richard, south by John Eaelin and
bayou Carrencro, east by John Mouton, west
west BY Auguste Prejean, the portion seized
having seven acres front ON public road lead
ing from Grand Couteau to Prairie Basse, by
seven acres deep, bounded north by said pub
lie road, west by Jean Jean, south and east BY
balance OF said tract
TerMs-Cash.
7. s. FONTENOT,
june Cost. Sheriff Parish of st. Landry.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-07-14

A birthday reception was rendered
Miss Blanche, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Austin Lacombe at the Philhar-
monte Hall last Thursday night. The
affair was an exceedingly enjoyable one,
and will doubtless be as long and pleas
antly remembered by Miss Blanche as
it was ardt ntly participated in by those
who sougI t to confer the honor due.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-07-14

A short time since one of our young
men learning that couple of young
ladies Of New Iberia who had intended
being on hand at the terminus of a GER
tain western excursion had later con-
cIuded TO remain at home, persuaded
two young men Of his acquaintance to
go to meet them at the said terminus
stating that the fair damsels would
surely be there. After good deal of
preparation, primping, ETC.. the twain
FASTENED by train TO New Iberia aud
found that the young ladies had no in
tention of going. They took the next
train homeward bound bnt finding that
steam combined with hnman ingenuity
could not catch their deceiver. they adj
united being sold and gave up par,
suit.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-07-14
PROCEE DKNGS BOARD OF Pc
LICE TOWN OF OPELOUaAs.
OPELoUsAs, July 10, 1888

OPELOUsAs, July III, 1883.
| The Board met pursuant to call, Present
Jno NJ, Mornhinveg, President. presiding,
J. X, Sandoz, B. F. Mesnley, Louis Chachere,
NJ. Budd, Solomon Loeb and Emile Donate.
| Minutes OF previous meeting read and ap-
proved.
books of the Collector and Treasurer present
ell their report, which on motion of Louis
Chachere seconded, was adopted, viz:
OPELoUsAs, July 10, 1888
To the President and Members of the Council
Of Opelousas
We. your COMMITTEES appointed to receive
and examine the hooks of the lates Treasurer
and Collector of the Town beg leave to report
that we have examined the same carefully,
and found the Treasurer's report having a cash
balance on hand of S46l 23ll00 to be just and
correct,
All OF which is respectfully submitted.
j. K Sandoz,
Sol Loeb.
John Mornhlnveg
Emile Donate
On motion of J. K sandoz, seconded. ETC.,
the Collector and Treasurer, are ordered to
make and submit to the Board quarterly state
ments of collections and payments made by
them and that the Chairman of the street com
MISSION likewise submit quarterly repbrts of
the number and name of hands employed on
the streets, together with their time, and costs
thereof.
on motion seconded and carried, B. F. Me
ginley as Chairman. with Solomon Loeb and
Emile Donate, were appointed a ceminittee to
advertise and receive plans and specifications
and bids for market house for the town.
On motion. duly seconded, 1t was resolved
that the street commission be composed of
three members in addition to the one now
composing it. t0-wit: B. f. Meginley, and that
the Chair be authorized to appoint the addi-
tional three members. The Chair appointed
Sol. Loeb, M. Budd and Louis Chachere, and
confirmed the former appointment OF b. +.
Meginley as Chairman of the committee.
The following bills were presented approved,
and ordered paid, viz:
Sol. Loeb. ..-.-..-....-.---..s2 60
Milmo dc Stok0e. Observation-Disclosures. So II
The bill OF j. Meyers & Co. for s25 %, on mo-
ton of Sol. Loeb, was laid ON the table, on the
grounds of over charges and not being ap-
proved.
The following warrants, viz:
Claiborne Hughes, for work on streets in
100. -Sto w w
/" !" :" % so
Chas Connix for making Coffin .. 90
were, ON motion of Mr.. Budd, laid on the
table.
the Collector of the Board proceed at once to
the collection of all delinquents saxes. regular
and specal, due to the town By forced col
lection. according TO law.
On motion of S. Loeb. the Board proceeded
to elect physician for eaid town, and to f2
his salary,
Whereupon, Louis Chachere nominated DR..
Delaney Lewis as the town physician, and
there being no opposition, he was elected town
physician. 1t was further moved and carried
that his salary be fixed ats75 90 per year pay
able quarterly.
JNO. NJ. MORNINGVEG,
Attest: Pres Board of Police.
". R. COCHRAN. Clerk of Board.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-07-14
Louisiana state Fair

And Shreveport Exposition third annual State
Fair takes place at Shreveport, La, November
5th to 10th Inclusive. 5000 in premiums and
purses will be awarded. Liberal premiums for
parish exhibits. The only fully equipped fair
grounds in the State, Interesting programmes
each day. Some of the tn st race horses in the
United States have already been entered For
premiums lists and general information adj
dress M. L sCONEfsL.
Shreveport. La Secretary
St. Landry democrat., 1888-07-14

BY referring to the advertisement
headed "Money to Loan" the public
will perceive that The j. B. Watkins
Land Mortgage Co, of Lawrence, Kan
sas, is now represented here by b. F.
Meginley, Esq, whose name is affixed
to the advertisement.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-07-14

We learn with regret of the death, 10
New Orleans last week, of Willie Ray,
infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. w. C. Lewis,
formerly of this place.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-07-14

Distilled from the richest Matted
Barley, Chase's Barley Malt Whisky
is full of nutriment, mild aud excellent
and absolutely pure. G. Dietlein sole
agent for Opelousas.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-07-14

Our young and talented friend Willie
Ray, has located for the practice of
medicine in prairie Faquetaique. We
wish him the success he deserves.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-07-14
NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE, at New Orleans La. I
Nov aeth 1909

LAND OFFICE, at New Orleans La. I
May 26th, 1888.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim,
Judge or in has absence the Clerk of the Dis
trict Court, at Opelousas, La, Oh July a1st,
1888, viz:
AUREL1EE David,
who made Homestead Entry No. 1880 for the
east half OF southeast quarter of section % and
west half of southwest quarter of section 81,
township 5, south range west. Louisiana me-
ridian
He names the following witnesses to prove
of said land viz:
Pierre Guillory, Acduel veilIon, Christoval
soileau and Gerasime Soileau, all of st. Ian.
dry parish La. THOMAS j. BUTLER,
June 2-6t. Register.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-07-14

AS will be seen in proceedings of
Board of Police, DIR. Delaney Lewis
has been elected town physician.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-07-14
NOTHCR

rs OF the constitution of Louisiana, that q hill
viii be introduced at the present session OF the
General Assembly for the creation of the Par
at. Landry Parish.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-07-14

The old-time Saturday night balls
are becoming quite fashionable again.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-07-14

Mrs. Nj. NJ. Hayes is having substan-
tial repairs made at the o. F. Insti-
tute.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-07-14

Another Understanding took place
at Louisa Guidry's domicile the first OF
the week.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-07-14

Hon. Henry L. Garland has our
thanks for late Sacramento (Cal.) pa
pers.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-07-14
RODNEY
ANORMAN-MuRGAN STALLION.

Dam Half Norman and Half Morgan Trotting
Stock; will be six years old next May sired
by the imported Norman Horse Rodney. Will
stand during the season at OpeOusas and
Washinston-Fee $3.50 Cash, or = 10 LIST Oct
Season opens LIST March.
For further particulars, apply to owner
at Greenwood Platati0n, near Opeousas.
NOSE GREEN, Manager
St. Landry democrat., 1888-07-14

The policejury met last Monday.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-07-14
JUDICIAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
DUBLIC SALE.
ESTATE OF JOHN j. SMITH. DECEASED.
No. -. 9
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT,
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.

BY virtue of an order of the Honorable Dis
trct Court in and for the parish OF St. Landry,
there will be sold at public auction to the last
and highest bidder, BY the undersigned cura-
tor. or any duly qualified public auctioneer.
at the Courthouse in Opelousas, in the parish
Of st. Landry, on
Tuesday, JuIy 3lst, 1855,
at II O'Clock q. M, the following described
property belonging to the estate of John ].
Smith, deceased, to-wit:
1. Lot No. one. being wood land in section
four, township six, south of range two east,
containing one hundred and fifteen acres
T. Also lot No. two in section four, township
Six, south OF range two east, containing one hun
dred and twelve aores-all situated in the Par
ish Of st. Landry.
The two above described tracts of land will
be subdivided into two lots each.
Terms-Cash.
JOHN N. OGDEN,
june 3o-5t Curator of said Estate
St. Landry democrat., 1888-07-14
6 HE RIFFS SALE,

MICHAEL BOWLING vs.. THOMAS G. AN
derson, Administrator. Agent and Curator
ad hoe.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-07-14
MOUNTAIN BAYOU
SPRING IS,
st. Landry Parish, La.

These famous Springs, noted for their health
restoring qualities, will be open for the public
on June 10th, 1888. Hacks will be in readiness
at Eoa Station ON arrival of up and down
trains, for the conveyance of passengers. By
addressing. the proprietor on Monday, We'd
nesday and Friday, hacks will be sent to meet
visitors at Miburn Station.
-.0-
ROOMS WITH OR WITHOUT BOARD
Board and Lodging $3.50 per Day, or
slipper Menth.
Address Charles Dossman, Proprietor, Doss-
man ?. O., st. Landry Parish La. june left
St. Landry democrat., 1888-07-14

No. l4453.
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST LANDRY,
STATE OF LOUISIANA