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The Opelousas courier., 1888-02-04
EDUBLIC SALE.
Jan. %. 1888.

Probate Court, Parish of ST. Landry, No. 1851
ESTATE OF ANTOINE PAIN, Sr.
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 bidder, 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 WEDNES-
DA z, February 29th, 1888, the following des-
cribed property, belonging to the estate of
Antoine Pain, ST., deceased, late of the parish
of st. Landry, to-wit:
Il l. A certain plsalttation situated ut Petit
IRois, in this parisi;#i,aontinr en Bayou Teche,
7Sssaaasuring one hunsred and sixteen and Isl lO9
IANents. composed of three tracts of land, viz:
~ j and 75l100 arpents, acquired from Jules
TIRE Frilot tsee original act No. $685., and
| thtA two other tracts acquired from Dominique
| GuAhas tsee original act No. STA, Recorders
| offe \, parish of st. Landry; the plantation
sstaAe of Dominique Guilhas, south by bSgou
Teese, east by estate of Dominique Guilhas,
and west by Alexandra Lemelle.
| 3. One corn crib.
| d. Gne kitchen.
| 5. One small stOrerOOm.
| 6. Three creole horses, two creole mares and
| one colt, two pairs of work oxen, one COW and
| calf, two cows, four young beeves, one OK
/ cart, one buggy, one horse cart, one lot oi
aratory implements, one lot OF household fur
niture, one carriage house, one grindstone,
one branding iron, one lot of househol Id effects
| and one lot of fencing.
Terms and Conditions.-Tbe movable pro
perty to be sold as follows, to-wit: all sums
under twenty dollars cash, and all sums above
| twenty dollars payable on lst January, 1889
purchasers to furnish their notes with securi
ty in solido to the satisfaction of the admin
istrator. The landed property to be sold OF
a credit of one, two aud three years, the frs
payment to be made January lst, 1889, th
second payment January lst 1890, and tn
last payment January lst, lS9li special mort
gage and vendors privilege being retained o.
the land sold to secure the payment of th
purchase pricee3 tho purchasers to furnisl
their notes, with security, in solido, to th
satisfaction of the administrator, said note ste
to bear eight per cent yearly interest fron
their respective maturities until paid. Pun
ehasers to pay attorneys fees, at the rate O
ten per cent, in case of suit to enforce tn
payment of said notes, to cover which SAT-
special mortgage and vendors privilege ar
also retained.
SIMEON PAIN,
Jan. %, 1885, Administrator.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-02-04

The Commencement Exercises Of the grad
uating class of the Opelousas Female Instr
tute, Mrs M. M. Hayes, principal, took place
at Perrodln's Hall on Friday night, the 9th
in attendance and the young graduates ac-
quilted themselves in a manner that elected
much applause and many floral offerings from
friends and spectators. The essays read by
the class we're all excellent, giving evidence
of assiduous study, and careful training by
the teachers. Thos. II. Lewis, Esq, present
ed the diplomas in anappropriate speech and
Judge E. ID, Estilette delivered q chaste aud
ornate baccalaureate address, in which he
fully sustained his reputation as and able aud
facile speaker. The following young ladies
composed the graduating class, viz. : Misses
Stella Truman, Pattie Price, Fannie Lon
White, Julie Bloch, Corinne Isaac, and Leola
b. White. a
The Opelousas courier., 1888-02-04

We learn. with much qualification, that
Judge Lewis in his charge to the Grand Jury
on last Monday, dwelt with much emphasis
upon the practice Of carrying concealed wea-
pons and directing them to return true bills
against all parties who were known to violate
this statute. Every law-abiding citizen will
commend Judge Lewis for this specific charge
to mainsAin tile peace and good order OF So
ciety, and it lies with the Grand Jury now to
pursue this dangerous custom of going armed
with that rigor which will effectlally protect
society and the good name OF our parish from
that element who make themselves menace
and terror to quiet and orderly citizens.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-02-04

District Court.

This tribunal met last Monday, Judge Lewis
presiding, and the grand jury was promptly
impanneled and went to work. Up to Friday
morning the following true bills had been
found-also several against parties not yet in
custody:
Chas. Butler, carrying concealed weapons
same, assault with intent to kill; same, en-
bezzlement.
Olin Duronsseau, murder.
Jos. Monroe, attempt tocommit rape.
The following parties pleaded guilty to the
charges against them and were sentenced as
follows:
Angelas Ned, carrying concealed weapons
$5 and costs or 10 days in parish Jail; same
violating Act 81 of 1886 (Hoodlum Act)-S25
and costs or Is days in jail
Eugene Guillory, carrying concealed wea-
pons-$5 and costs or 10 days in Jail.
Jos. Victorian, ASSAULTS and costs.
Jesse Norris violating Act 3l-$25 and cost
The grand jury returned not true bill in
the case Of the State vs.. Marks Firnberg fol
manslaughter
The Opelousas courier., 1888-02-04

IMMIGRATION CONVENTIONAL Slate Imm-
grafton Convention is called to meet in New
Orleans on the 9Th of March prox: for the
purpose of organizing some well developed
measures to secure immigration to Louisiana.
The late freezing billiards, heavy SHOWS, and
disastrous results of the severe cold weather
in the Northwest make it an opportune time
for such an important movement. The Gov
ernor urges all citizens to interest themselves
in this matter, and calls upon the presidents
yuf police jurors to appoint delegates Let
somie Of our earnest, public spirited citizens
be appointed to represent st. Landry in this
Convention.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-02-04

Shreveport Times: We echo tho hope OF inc
Capitolian-A Advocate, that now the Reformers
have secured the nomination of their ticket
and have no further occasion to naiign tho
State government, they will devote their
energies to the development of the resources
OF the State and TO induce industrious peO-
pie to come among Us and locate The fright
full accounts the Reform leaders and press
(notably the Picayunel have sent abroad OF
the corruption of the State government and
the cussedness generally that prevailed here
were we'll calculated to frighten off immi-
grants.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-02-04
Jan. %, 1888
DUBLIC SALE.
Probate Court, Parish of ST. Landry, No. H4l

ESTATE OF NAPOLEON CoRTEz.
By virtue of an order of the Honorable the
District Court in aud for the parish of Saint
Landry. there will be sold at public auction,
to the last and highest bidder. by the under
signed or any duly qualified anctioneerr,
at the Court House door, in Opelousas, parish
Of St. Landry, ON WEDNESDA Y, February
90. 1888, the following described property,
belonging to the estate of Napoleon Cortez,
to-wit: $50
|. small plantation with all the buildings
aud improvements thereon, situa ted in Maliet,
parish of st. Landry, containing about twenty
i've arpents, moro or less, and bounded as fol
lows: north and east by lands of Jules Perro
din, south by public road and west by Belle
Godeau.
2. certain tract of land, being prairie
land, situated in that part of st. Landry
known as Mallet and containing twenty -foul
arpents. bounded north by Antoine Lede ant
Louis Simien, south by land OF purchaser
| (Cortezl, east by land of vendor and west bl
| land of vendor.
| 8. One mare, one horse, one wagon, one gun
| ten barrels of rice, one bale of cotton in TIN
| seed
Ian. 2s. 1885, Administrator.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-02-04
Chairman Lale Democratic Ccnven'

Farmer Brown 80 say. Jenkins, why are
you laughing so heartily e -.
sis.sssyVil IN, Brown I've been 70 town,
,,s;sl tyro years srrearages and one year " AZ
vance Tsnsss for M paper, the COURIER, and tfe
IiSor felt % good he has given me QUO year
anl,scriDtion free To that great farm paper
nsnIIishsa at Fort Wayne, Ind, called the
AMERICAN FARMER. e.
sss,,sa' Reckon liz would do the same by me
viii % ii to-day and square up.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-02-04

At the election for officers of the Opelousas
Social Club on Tharsday night, the following
gentlemen were elected TO serve for the next
ensuing term
= q. Cain, President O. Fl. Terwiiliger,5
Ist President; Jonas Jacobs, % Vice
President; Alfred Dupr6, Recording Score
tagy Robert Eirnberg, Financial Secretary !;
sydney Hebrard. Treasurer. VI.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-02-04

NTOTICE.-U S. Land Office, New Orleans,
~ La, Jan. 27, 1888-Notice is hereby given
that the following settler has fled mo-
tice of his intention to make final proof in sup
port 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 Tuesday, March Goth, 1888, viz:
jean p. Lafiesar.
who made Homestead Entry No. 6727, for the
S of S w !, Sec. SO, TIP A, s r l East, and
N of N w /, Sec. a, TIP 5, e, Louisiana
Meridian.
He names tie following witnesses to provo
his continuous residence upon, and cultiva-
ton of, said land, viz: Joseph j. Landr r
neaux, Valcourt s. Fontenot, Augustaye s-.ss-
hotels and Felicien Dogue, all of st. Landry
parish, La.
Februarsss4, ss. 81. Register
NOTICIl-U. S. Land Office, New Orleans.
lV La, Jah. 81, l888-Notice is hereby given
that the following named settler has filed no.
tice of his intention to make final proof in sup
port of his claim, and that said proof will be
made before the Judge, or in his absence, the
Clerk of the District Court, at Opelousaa, La,
on Tuesday, March Goth, 1888, viz.
COmstamte RsierodGes
who made Homestead Entry No. 1856 for the
S ] of s e /, N Il of y g /, and 8 z Of Z
/, Sec &c. Tp 6, S Il West, Louisiana Meri-
dian.
! He names the following witnesses TO prove
his continuous residence upon, and cuitIVa-
tion of, said land, viz: Stephen MarteI, OF
Acadia parish, La, Daniel sittig, of st. Lam
/ dry Pa, La. Francois Ledoux, of Acadia Pa,
La, B E. Martel, of St. Landry Pa, La.
1 THOMAS j. BUTLER.
February 4, 8S, ct. Register.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-02-04

MARRIED. AT the residence of the brides
father, near Crowley. on Wednesday evening,
January 25, 1883, Mr.. ELIAS DEPUTY, OF
Rayne. to Miss BELLE PRocToR, daughter OF
Mr., and Mrs. William Proctor
DIR, JOHN S. THIBAUT, of Lafourche, TO
Mics AMELIE LAsTRAPEs, of st. Martin, by
Rev Father Desnoyelles, at tho residence OF
che bride, Jan. 80, 1883.
Mr.. AUGusTE THIBAuT, Of Assumption,
10 Miss TrJCTE I.AgrRApEs, Of st. Martin, at the
residence of the bride, Jan. 80. 1888.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-02-04

Point Conpee Banner: IL you want to make
q good crop this year see to it Immediately
that your old bitches are thoroughly cleaned
out and new ones made where necessary for
the proper drainage of the land. Well drain
ed land viii! yield al least 900 per cent more
of croD than it would If left undrained.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-02-04

Lot the people seeking new homes know
that good lands that will yield q fair return
can be purchased in st. Landry parish and
South Louisiana at nominal sum. The eoun-
try should be advertised thoroughly.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-02-04

The Morgan Road will sell round trip tick
ets from Opelousas to New Orleans and re-
Enfn, To those wishing to see the Mardi- Gras
display at $6.65; tickets on sale on the 18th.
18th aud l4th off February, good until the
The Opelousas courier., 1888-02-04

CIRCUs COMING. = Holland &z McMah0n's
Great Worl's Circus will be here next Sunday
and Monday, February 5th and 9Th, and in
Washington on Tuesday, the 7th-don't you
forant it
The Opelousas courier., 1888-02-04

The cottQs and rice shipments from Opel
Ouaas during January, were- cotton, 74Sbales; !;
rice, $50 sucks; pretty good showing, con.
gidering the almost impossible condition OF
the roads for the last month.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-02-04

You can obtain one of the best agricultural
papers published, free, by paying one year.'
subscription to this paper. This is splendid
opportunity to get farm Journal that is now
read by nearly 100, 900 farmers. Come in and
take advantage OF it. Mention it to your
neighbors.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-02-04

Holland & McMahon's Great Worlds Cir
Gus will be here tomorrow and Monday, and
in Washington on Tuesday, and will give
two performances each day. Don't forget it.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-02-04
Nor1cE OF ADMINISTRATION.
PROBATE Court, Parish Of ST. Landry, No. 1896

PFObNIe E0WiG, FQFtSN OJ Ot. LUHu7y, NU' 7ooU
ESTATE OF JAMES GALES AND WIFE.
Whereas, Edgar s. Bafry Of the parish Of
St. Landry, has applied by his petition to be
appointed administrator of the estate OF
James Gales and wife, deceased, late OF ST..
Landry parish:
Therefore, any person intending. to make
opposition to said appointment will fite the
same in writing, in my office, in the town q
Opelousas, within ten days from the present
Aogss .gsr % tgss. Clerk.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-02-04

DIED. In Opeleusas, Jan. 80, 1888, ALcEE
DUPRE, aged 46 years and 8 days.
iii this town, on the I'd inst, SAAIUEa Y.
HoLLEY, aged about 10 years.
Chicago, New York and Detroit papers
please copy.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-02-04

The Police Jury of Acadia parish have
concluded to build q good bridge over Bayou
des Cannes, and have made an appropriation
Of $1,000 for the purpose.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-02-04

Earthquake shocks were felt In several por
tions OF Massachusetts, on the 30th ult.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-02-04

Don't miss the great show which performs
here tomorrow and Monday, and in Washing
ton Or Tuesday. a
The Opelousas courier., 1888-02-04
Jan. %, 1888.
NJOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.

Probate Court, Parish of ST. Landry, No. 4s4i
ESTATE OF EMILY D. LONG.
Whereas, Andrew Thomasson, of the parish
of st. Landry, has applied by his petition to
be appointed administrator of the estate of
Emily D. Long, deceased, late of st. Ian
dry parish
Therefore, any person intending to make
opposition to said appointment will file the
Opelousas, within ten days from the present
notice. Il JAMES o. CHACHERE,
Feb 4, 1888. Clerk.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-02-04

During the past few days severe snow
storms pevaiied In the Eastern States-no
Western blizzard, but very cold weather
The Opelousas courier., 1888-02-04

AR old eoiored man named Louis Dorsey
died here few days ago at the repnted ags
of los years.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-02-04

After week of fair weather, the rain sc
In again ON last Thursday morning.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-02-04
For Sheriff:

We are authorized to anneGe.ce Gen. THOS.
4 q. ANDERSON as candidate for Sheriff of
81. Landry at the coming election.
We are authorized to announce Mr.. OC-
TAVE FONTENOT as a candidate for sheriff
a the Alection in April next.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-02-04

Elet iall men, neither sueeessful or nnsnc.s y
cAssfn1, whether they triumph Il of hel aus 81
a' sl.eru Sla t]sesr duty and rest aatisiled
The Opelousas courier., 1888-02-04

Those of our subscribers who are in AREA rs
on their subscription accounts, will lind a
notice at the head of our local columns taat
is of special interest to them Read it
The Opelousas courier., 1888-02-04

NOTICE.-U. S. Land Office, New Orleans,
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 in his alb
sence, the Clerk of the District Court, at Opel
ousas, La, on Tuesday, March 90, 1888, viz:
Diemegott SeRautzs
who made Homestead Entry No. 5000 for the
SW ], Sec 2, TIP S r | West Louisiana Meri-
dian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultiya-
tion of, said I'd, viz. Andrew Wiefert, Christ
Rupert, Porter Klein, Jr., of Acadia Pa, La,
and Otto Odlong, of st. Landry Pa, La.
THOMAS j. BUTLER,
Feb. 4, 'SS, St.. Register,
The Opelousas courier., 1888-02-04

WaarnD.--A good, peR evering collector.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-02-04
JUDICIAL NOTICES.

s. GHERIFF'S SALE.
District Court Parish of 81. Landry No. l43l3
The Opelousas courier., 1888-02-04
Personal.

Mr.. Oscar Dupre, of New Iberia, made u
brief visit to Opelousas last week. lie was
aecnmpanied on his return homo BY Miss Ma
mic Chacher6, who spent several days among
friends there.
Miss 9lie Richard, of Big Cane, was here on
4 short visit to her friends the latter part Of
last week. i,
Miss Gussie johnson, of Cheneyville, came
10 our town last Friday. and spent some time
among her numerous friends before returning
home
MI. Edward Estorge, has been on u short
stay among relatives and friends III town
Miss Yettl Randall, Of New Orleans, Is on
4 visit to her friends hers, and is the guest
of Miss Pattie Price.
Mr.. Dave Haas. Of Haasyilie, and DIR. John
AsHaas, Of Chataignier, were among the vis-
itors to our town last week
Miss HeioYse Violet was in town during tue
past week Her many friends were glad u
welcome her back to her old home.
Our young friend Mr. John Healey. had
much appreciated pleasure, some days stnce
so we understand. =
Mr.. RI. j. C. Bnll. Mayor of Rayne, DIR. 4. q
Webl, and Mr.. r. T. Clark, Clerk of Acadia,
were ID town on last Thursday. They report
things still ADJOINING aud progressing II
their section.
Mrs. Jos. Bloch and daughters left OF
Thursday for trip to New Orleans,
/
The Opelousas courier., 1888-02-04

i newspaper Id Illinois recently brought
suit against forty-three men who would not
nav their subscrition. and obtained Judgment {
II eacIl case for full amount Of the claim "
these, twenty-eight men made aifidavits tilas
they owned no moro property than the law y
lowed theR and thus preventing e aseaenmens' :
Conrt. were arrested for petty larceny, and
hound over in tho sum Of $500 each AL but
six gave bonds, while six went to jail Is
makes no difference to what part OF the :, con,
tinent the paper goes, bill sent 70 the pasL, !,
master. Justice of the Peace or any United
States officer can be collected. LEX.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-02-04
OPELOUSAS:
SsATURDAY, s.: -: FEB. q. 1888
=nEMocRATIc STATE TICKET.

MEM0cRATgC STATE TICKET.
For Governor: "a
FRANCIS L. NICHOLS, of Assumption.
For Lieutenant Governor
JAMES JEFFRIES, of Rapides.
For Secretary of State:
L. F. MASON, of Concordia.
For Attorney General:
WALTER q. ROGERS, of Orleans.
For State Treasurer:
w. II. PIPES, of East Feliciana.
For Auditor of Public Accounts:
O. B. STEELE, of Union.
For superintendent of Public Education /:
JOS. A. BREAUX, of Iberia.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-02-04
0pelpnsas (,ourier.

soTsciaI Journal OF the Parish of ST. Landry.
PUBLISHED ON SATURDAY BY
\ r.EONCE g. T.. A. SANDOz.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-02-04

aI say, Mrs. Douglas, can you tell me how
to aet ap some new dishes to please my fam,
iiy7 They have grown tired OF mush anu
milk three times a day
Mrs. Douglas-ssWhY, Mrs. Brown am sur
nrised that You have not heard the news. 80
n the COURIER office, pay oueag ears snbscrIp-
zion IL advance and the Editor will give you
lid AMERICAN FARMER one year free: In Y
you can not only LEARN how 20 make fne'', new
tI,e I,asliea, Department Of great value.
could not do without the AMERICAN FARMER
now rs
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-12

Judges L. II. Estes decided the follow
ing cases yesterday:
Jno. Woodson ct al vs.. Tool, McGowan
d Co.. judgment for plaintiff, $50.
Crawford Brown ct al vs. same; judg-
ment for plaintiff S35.
Mike Senninger vs.. Pat Carlin; judg-
ment for defendant.
S. !. Scott and wife VS.. Michael Harvey;
judgment for plaintiff, $3.50.
g. NJ. Barnes vs.. lsaacs Il Co.; judgment
for plaintiff, 1882.
q. W. Houston W.. Stewart & Wooford;
judgment for defendant.
A. Bceman vs.. j. ii. Griffith; judgment
for defendant
Fred Fink & Bro. vs.. George skipper,
judgment for defendant.
Today's calendar. 1908, Edward STRAIT
ton w, 5. II. Hay; 1904, John Williams
W.. j. Harrington; 1905, j. II. llaberlng
W.. T. A. Bcardhcld; 1907, 4. A. Beard
field vs.. John llinch; l0,0lS, u. +. lines
w. Waldrcn & Jordon; l0,02l, W. III.
Smith w. John Williams; l0,022, L. @. w.
O'Ncil vs.. Peters x Sawric: l0,023, A. q.
laxton w. Newport News and Mississippi
Valley Railroad company; l0,O24, Edward
Coleman W. Alex Costello ct al; l0,026,
Dean 4 Lilly Spice company w. I. j.
llcntand 0,037. Schoolfcld, llananer &
Go. w. y. G. Slaughter; 0,0S5, Il. White
Va. East End dummy line.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-12
nun EaW COTTON BAaolvo.
omcll Communication From tho Liver
pool Cotton Association.

pool Cotton Association.
President J. II. Parker, Of the New
York Cotton exchange, has received the
following official communication frnm the
Liverpool Cotton association in reference
10 the new cotton hisanG
bHg SIR have ulryady owned r..
cripi OF your favor 81 September :, aud ON
the 2llh sent you the following cable:
Cotton shu,.cd bales nr good delivery.
RESOLUTION will be- moved 10 make such
actual tarc.
Tho directors Of the Liverpool Cotton
association have considered the subject ~.
lvrfvi io, aud have consulted with the
United Cotton sUunCr association. NAM
chester, AMI the conclusion arrived at h
that bales NJ cotton covered with any LIGHT
weight close woven material ui sufficient
strength o. preserve ihv cotton from dam
age and luss in transit would be- good
delivery.
The pu0ti1n ~ allowance ior hrc on
such bales may ui Nrl involve some diui-
guliics, aul Inconvenience may arise GOO
iufNurl delivery contracts. us huypr will
demand the I prr crut lur turu. which
ihr RULES ul This uuH.iui.uu s'ipultIp shall
be- The allowance Tor ordinary tarc ON
American cotton.
Notice, however has been given 10
move % resolution ioamyud thc by.lavs a.
ilc elect That 900 the bale. covered with
light weight material the Mfr allowance
rnall hr ggluul weight. and should this
pf,s into law them should be- no further
difficulty Nuuu faithfully,
Jus. IuUuJIN, President.
Tho IMPORT Wv uH'rIri ns very suits.
huury los thu uuHhHr, ui ihu oXrhansr.