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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-10-20
JUDICIAL NOTICES.
g HERIFF'S SALE.
District Court, Parish Of ST. Landry, No 1928
John Chaffe g. Sons VS.. chas. j. Thompson

John Chaffe g. Sons VS.. Chas. ]. Thompson.
By virtue of an writ of fieri facias is-
sued out of the 18th Judicial District Court in
and for the parish of St. Landry, in the above
entitled and numbered suit, l will proceed TO
sell at public auction to the last and highest
bidder, at the Court House in the town Of
Opelousas, parish of st. Landry, on SATUR-
DA Y, the Gath day of November, A. ID. 1883,
at IL A. n, the ss)llowing described prop
erty, to-wit:
lst. The undivided one-sixth interest of
Charles j. Thompson in and to the below des-
cribed tract of land and improvements bought
by said C. j. Thompson from Mrs. Lucy
Heath, wife of Bingham Cushman;
ID. The undivided one-sixth interest Of
Charles j. Th0n pson in and to the below des-
eribed tract OF land bought by said G. j.
Thompson from Mrs Elizabeth P. Waller,
widow, to-wit
tract of land situated in the parish Of St.
Landry and lying on Bayou Bout, b0usded
north by st. Peters plantation, south BY
Cumberland plantation, east by lands OF Ja-
cob U. Payne and west by bayou BGuf, 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-Cash. +.
T. 8. FONTENOT,
/ Sheriff of the parish of st. Landry.
Opelousas, Oct. 90, 1885.
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Notice to Taxpayers

l hereby give notice to all persons concerned
that the Roll of 1888 has been delivered to me
and that l am prepared to collect all State,
Parish, Corporation Criminal, Levee and Poll
Taxes for the year 1888.
Persons owing taxes on movsblss only will
become delinqnents on and after October lot
next, and persons owning real estate will be-
come delinquents unless the taxes on came
are paid prior to January lst, 1889.
Como and pay your taxes in time, to avoid
me the unpleasant duty of adding costa
thereto
T. S. FONTENOT,
Sheriff and ex. oficio Tax Collector,
septl5tf Parish of st. Landry.
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+ Land oss New Ssrsh0 Orleans
that the following g-named 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 0pelousas, La,
ON Tuesday, November Goth, 1888, viz:
Alcide ID. FOMaemots
who made Homestead Entry No. 6s38, for the
for the Z /, Sec. s, TIP 5, r E, Lou
isiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cuiti7s-
tion of, said land, viz: Arthemon LandFe-
neaux, Louis Bacon, Lucien Bacon, Louis AD-
dereanx, all of st. Landry parish, LIE.
THOMAS j. BUTLER,
Oct, 6, B8. ct. Register.
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NOTICE.-U. s. Land Office, New Orleans,
lV La, Oct. 9th, ls8s.-Notice is hereby
given that the folIowing-named settler has
fled notice of his intention to make hnal proof
in support of his claim and that said proof
will be made before the Judge or In .ds sb-
ousas, La, on Saturday, Nov. 24th, 1883, viz:
Constamae PierOtees
who made Homestead Entry No. $50, for
Sec SO, TIP 6 6SRl w.
He names the following witnesses 70 prove
bis continuous residence upon, and cultiye.
tion of, said land, viz: John Taylor, Daniei
Sittig Of St. Landry parish, La, Stephen MAR
tel, Victor C. Sittig Of Acadia.
THOMAS J. BUTLER,
Oct. l3. ss Ct Registeg.
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President Louisiana Press Association


Wanted, one good man or lady in
each county-quick--to represent our
house and introduce our three great
new books and Bibles.e No cash or ex-
perience necessary; 80 days time al
lowed agents to deliver books. 'New
Plans" and new books on salary OR
commission, or we will C ose yearly
contract with good pushers and guaran-
tee salary. Large descriptive illustrated
circular and best terms free.
ACT QUICK and address, DAN. LIMA.
HAN PUBLISHING Co., 4th and Wash
ington Ave-, st. Louis, Mo.
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Personal.

Mr.. w. Ii. Haw of Morrow called at
our Office last week.
Mr. A. p. Rnblee OF Washington was
in town last week, and paid MS pleas
ant visit
Masters Garland Dupre. Anderson
Jackson and Edgar Bloch left several
days ago to attend Tulane University
ut New Orleans.
Miss Eta Moran of the City of Mex
leo, formerly pupil at the Convent in
Grand C.teau, is on short stay among
friends in Opelousas.
Mrs. ]. Frankel of Crowley. is visit
ing her relatives here.
DIR. Randolph HI. Anderson, formerly
of Natch;toches. has located in our par
ish and gave us pleasant call this
week.
Mr.. Henry l.. Garland, Jr., departed
on Monday for New Orleans where he
will practice his profession.
Messrs A. j. Bloch and Walter Du-
son left on Wednesday morning for the
Crescent City where they will enter the
Tulane Medical College.
Miss Pamela Moore, after prolonged
visit North, returned home some days
since.
| Mr.. julius Meyers and Mrs. MeSers
are again at home after an absence of
several months, during which they vi
sited relatives in the "old country"
| Messrs. Phillip Jacobs and John O..
Trainor of Washington, were in town
on last Tuesday
Hon. Chas. j. Boatner of Ouachita
was nominated for Congress at the
Fifth District Democratic Convention
in Monroe on the 18th inst
Page Nj. Baker, manager and editor
in-chief of the Times Democrat, after
an absence in Europe and elsewhere for
the past two months, has returned and
resumed his duties.
Rev r. III. Patterson, of Baton
Rouge, is here in attendance on the
meeting of the Louisiana Presbytery.
Mr.. C. Brand returned home several
days ago much improved 10 health.
Mr.. E. E. Gordon of st. Landry and
Miss s. II. Irvine of West Feiiciana
were married in New Orleans on the
10th inst.
Judge J. H. Is,ey, Jr., who is canvass
ing The State in the interest of thai
stauncil, fearless and thoroughly Demo
cratic newspaper, the New Orleans
States, gave us pleasant call last
week. We cannot too highly recon-
mend the States to our readers and
trnst that the Judges visit to our par
ish may p.Ave brsh pleasant and pro
fitable
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Henry L. Garland, Jr., left on last
Mondays train for New Orleans, where
he will locate to practice law. Our
young friend and parisliioner starts out
in his profession under bright auspices
for future success and distinction, he
having graduated with the highest hon
ors at Manhattan College. New York,
and subsequently received his diploma
in the Law Department of the Tulane
University few months ago. During
the present term of our District Court
he engaged in two criminal cases,
and in his maiden speech gave bright
promise of the fame he may gain in fn-
ture years Of practice, study, and expe-
rience.
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B. R. Advocate, Oct. 8: The State
University opened yesterday with the
largest number of students it has had
in many years. Seventy three students
enrolled their names on the first day,
and to-day the number will be sweiled
TO a hundred. By the first of January i
is confidently expected that there vii
be $50 students in attendance. The
country parishes are largely represent
ed, and the northern part OF the state
in particular.
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The bridge in Garland's lane and the
bridge over the canal in the lane west
of Veazie's pasture are in very dan
gerous condition, and shonld be repair
ed without delay. Many of the planks
are broken, and with heavily laden rice
wagons passing over them daily, it is a
matter of wonder that teams and wag-
ons do not fall through them.
Since the above was set in type the
two bridges have been thoroughly re-
paired. However, ws are informed
that there are several other bridges,
further out, that need repairs, and it is
to be hoped that-they will meet with
the same prompt attention, so as to as
sure safe travel over all onr public
highways.
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n EW Ar %. .

EnY virtue Of resolution Of the Police Jury
ID of the parish OF ST. Landry, of date 0e-
tober sth, 1883, reward of Two Hundred and
ffty Dollars ($250.O01 is hereby offered for
any information which will lead to the arrest
and conviction of any or all persons who have
been lately committing murders, and shooting
into the houses of people in the Parish OF st.
Landry.
This proclamation to be and remain in force
for the period of sixty days from this date.
e. nj. BOAGNl,
President Police Jury Parish of St. Landry.
Opelousas, Oct. u, 1S80.-tf
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Tlie 0pel0nsas Philharmonic, Liter
aFy and Dramatic Association will give
their Third Grand Concert and Ball, on
Wednesday,, the 3ist of Oct, at Bailey's
Hall. Those who are fond of exquisite
music and The exllilarating dance should
not fail 10 be- on hand 1t will be one
q Tho leading musical events of the sea
saIi Admission so cents.
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The following is a pretty healthy
utterance for lifelong Republican to
make. The speaker is the head of a
large firm of railroad and public build
ing contractors in New York, and his
name is Bullock. There isn't a man
IN the country pin nsessed of common
sense that doesn't halize the necessity
of reducing the tari1f," he said. "The
question is as to the method. 1t is
foolish to say that to reduce the tariff
means to shut up our mills and factories
IF manufacturers can buy their raw
materials cheaper they are going to Ito
it and keep their mills running. They
didn't shut down when there was low
tariff before, and they won't do it now.
Rather, with access to cheaper materials
they will compete for foreign markets.
| regard the reelection of Mr.. Cleve-
land as foregone conclusion, and that
is the feeling in New York among the
business men,"
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I'll tile case of the State ys. LOIS and
Alfred Young, charged with being ac-
eeasoFies before the fact in the shi 1T
ing of The ilaud-cuffed prisoners, whf.e
bsing conveyed to jail, some weeks ago,
Tho jury returned verdict of acqnittal
on last Wednesday evening.
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lle Louisiana Presbytery met in this
place eH last Thursday with quite u
aHnlber IL prominent clergymen pres
sns from various portions Of the State.
u eonnseiion with DC important delib-
sFssions 0f this body religious services
we're held at the Presbyterian Chnrcll
y :S1 o'clDck y. m. ON Thursday, at 4
aslaek 4. n and 7:30 p. m. on Friday,
Ansl Fill be held again to-day and to-
maiFow Sunday at same hours I'D the
aaatning and evening.
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Thos. D. Miller, one of che commer-
eial leaders of Louisiana, died at his
residence in New Orleans, at z o'clock
i. d. on last Tuesday, aged 63 years.
Hi MiIler's surviving wife was Miss
Sarah Gordon, of st. Landry parish.
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Sheriff Of Che paris
Opelousas, Oct. 20, 1885.
NOTICE OF TABLEAU.

Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No. 4799
ESTATE OF CEcILE E. BAILLIo.
Whereas Gilbert BailAio, of the parish Of
st. Landry, administrator of the above en-
titled estate, has filed final tableau Of classifi
cation and distribution of funds of said es-
tate, accompanied by his petition praying for
the homOlo ation of the same
And whereas, notice of filing OF said petit
tion and tablean has been ordered by an or
der of court bearing date Oct. ~, 1888.
Now. therefore, notice is hereby given to alb
persous interested TO make opposition TO said
tableau, in writing. at my cfice in the town
of Opelousas, within the time required by Law, 1,
why said tableau should not be homologated
and confirmed.
C. N. THOMPSON,
Oct. 90, 1888. Clerk.
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A. will be seen by llie call published
U another column, u meeting OF the
Parish Democratic Executive Commit
see viii BID held here next Thursday for
shs puFposc Of taking steps to bring out
Z fall vote on Nov. 9th. Better late
than never. There is but little tim1
lslI, and to bring out full vote we
Eill havs 10 hustle
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In pursuance of resolution adopted
by the State Board of Education. on the
10th of August, 1855, the State Super
intendent OF Education has prepared a
digest Of the public school laws and
published it IN pamphlet form for dis
tribuiion. We return our thanks to the
author for copy of the same, and in
the future will make extracts from il
showing the important changes made IN
the school laws by the late Legislature.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-10-20

The BEST AND CHEAPEST COLLEGE.
Nearly 1000 yonng men from 30 States
entered the Commercial College of Ken
lucky University, Lexington, KY, the
past year. This College received the
Highest Honor and Gold Medal ut the
Worlds Exposition over all other Col
leges for System of Book keeping aud
the beautiful, healthy, and renowned
city of Lexington, KY, accessible by
the leading railroads. Arrange now to
enter this College during the summer or
fall months, as students can begin at
any time.
Read advertisement of this College
in another column, and write for par
ticulars to it's President,
WILBUR R SMITH. Lexington, KY.
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Vilaseca Is improving and renoyating
his large establishment opposite the
Market House preparatory to opening
hjs oyster saloon for ladies, which will
Il ready for business i'm a few ageeks.
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Col. Geo. Moorman was nominated
" The President, on last Monday, to
The 9. s. Marsbalship tor the East
srn District of Louisiana, made vacant
by tbe death of Col. Peasants An ex-
eellent appointment.
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Congratulatory.

b. r. Capital Item The Opelousas
COURIER has entered its :bth volume.
Success to you. old friend.
Lake Charles Commercial +: The Op-
elousas COURIER has entered into its
thirty sixth volume May the COURIER
and its editors long continue to flourish,
is the sincere wish of the Commercial.
N. O. City Item The Opelousas Coz
RIER has recently entered its thirty.
sixth year, and is deservedly receiving
congratulations from its contempOra-
ries, who hold it in high esteem. Mes
Sis. Leonce g. l.. A. SandOz are among
the most popular and brilliant journal
lists in the State, and the COURIER is
always q welcome visitor at this office.
The Item trusts that long career of
prosperity is still in store for it and its
enterprising editors.
Baton Rouge Truth: The Opelousas
COURIER, the able representative of the
beautiful parish of st. Landry and the
kindhearted people of Opelousas, has
reached its thirty sixth birthday. Not
many papers have f1oated so success
fully over the journalistic sea and wea-
thered its storms and political tidal
;, waves that engulf SO many journalistic
enterprises, but through the ebbing and
flowing of the tide the name of Sando2
h5 hoated from the pinnacle of the
COURIER. Another thirty six years to
you, multiplied by ten.
St. Martin Reveille: Last week, the
Opelousas COURIER formerly owned
and edited by our old friend, Joel II
Sandoz, and now edited by two of his
sons, Leonce & L. A. Sandoz, entered
in its thirty sixth year. During that
long period of time the COURIER has
always been staunch Democratic pa
per, as true to the honor and interest ol
Louisiana, as the needle to the pole
its old editor, child of that land of lib
erty, Switzerland, fearless in the de,
fense of both, in the midst of an invad.
ing foe preferred to see his paper seized
and himself taken prisoner than to bend
the knee before the eonqueror. May
Louisiana and the people of St. Landry
never forget the devotion of the CoU'
R1Ek to the honor and interest of Lou
isiana.
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rha Secretary of the Shreveport Fair,
.,,;sb onens Nov. 5 has favored us with
/. s. .sonnlimentary ticket. 9:
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See The liberal offer of that finely il
lustrated weekly, the N. X. Graphic,
on our second page, and contribute
something to The national campaign
fund and secure q frst-class illustrated
Democratic paper at the same time
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j. B. Sandoz s. Bro. have large
stock of Carriages, Hacks, Baggies,
Gigs, etc, which they are selling at the
lowest living prices. Call and inspect
fhe fine assortment now on hand,
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-10-20

Secretary j. B. Magruder, of the Ba-
ton Rouge State Fair, will accept our
thanks fur a complimentary ticket of
admission.
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The How Will You Have EN- Oyster
Saloon aud Restaurant has reopened at
The corner Of Market and Bellevue sts..
opposite the Market House. 1t will al
ways be supplied with the best tie
country affords. Oysters, fish, crabs
and sllrimps will be kept throughout
the season. Peace makers speciality
M. Vilaseca, proprietor and manager.
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MTJI rs

GNOR SALE: 4s fine American 2, and
year old mules at reasonable prices. Can
he seen at Mr. Gilespie's plantation 2 miles
from Opeiousas, and every Saturday at Glenn
ents & Wilson's store in town.
Oct %. St WILLIAMS g. EDDY.
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Let all Democrats remember that on
Tuesday, Nov.6 a most important elec-
tion will take place and that they must
not fail to vote Let none of your neigh
bors forget it..
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-10-20

The yellow fever is still declining at
IN injected points in Florida and Ala
bana. Jackson, Miss, is now clear OF
the disease.
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The How Will You Have EN-
OYSTER SALOON
R ES II A u R A " II

TTAS reopened at the corner of Market and
= Bellevue sts., opposite the Market House
will always be supplied with the best the
country affords.
Oysters. Fish, Grabs & Shrimps
will be kept throughout the season Peace.
Makers speciality. =,
NJ. VILASECA,
Proprietor and Manager.
Onelousas Oct. l3, 1883. 6m
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Sanatos C. C. Duson's broken arm is
,sDi1ly improving. He is able to be
aat 81 81 our streets and will soon be him
elf again.
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Remember that the Presidential elec-
lion takes place Nov 6 and do not fail
to 90 to the polls and vote for Cleveland,
Thurman and Robertson,
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We learn that young man BY tiie
name of - Gaufllier, residing on
hayoa Mallet, was waylaid and shot af,
n tllat vicinity. on last Sunday, wil.ie
returning from church. The bullet
fired by the Wonld be assassin struck
lie Young minis prayer book 10 ms
side pocket and checked the deadly
missile. otherwise he might have been
LilIed. He and several friends return
ed 10 the spot soon afterwards to flnd
aome clew. and found q razor lying -
the grass where the party had been
concealed.
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Another fine week for harvesting
,,a,,s N, Rice still pouring into our mar
a Lst Cation receipts increasing.
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ESTRAYED.

TvROM near Port Barre, about one month
III ago, good size Texas Horse, about
years old, gentle under saddle, bay color,
branded on hip aud on front shoulder fac
simile of brands at this ofice1 This animal
Is supposed to be on the bayou Teche. A lib
eral reward will be paid for his delivery here,
or information that will lead to his recovery.
Oct. 90. 88. I'm Apply at this office.
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f,ar District Court holds day and
.;sht sessions to clear up the heavy
s,s,n,ipal ~ docket of the present term.
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Do your own buggy painting. Cos
for one buggy rs cents. All colors q
aC. DietIein's.
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rora,ougress-Sixth District
SAMUEL Nj. ROBERTSON,
or East Baton Rouge.

TIs eold wave telegraphed by the
o;.asl III seryice for last Tuesday morn
:a0 did not come.
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ADMISSION 50 CENTS.
POLITICAL NOTICE.

TTHE Members of the Democratic fExecu.
D. tive Committee are requested to meet at
Opelousas on Thursday, October 25 1888, for
the purpose of taking proper steps to secure a
full Democratic vote at the Presidential and
Congressional election.
THOS. Fl. LEWIS,
President Dem. Ex. Com.
n Hr1ppE
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Waiter has removed his furniture re-
pair shop to Landry street, second block
from The railroad. Give him q call.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-10-20

Get tile worth of yonr Dollar By
spending your Dimes at G. DIatleln's
Cheap Cash Corner.
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District Court.

Boree Peterson, tried by jury for mur-
der and found guilty.
Adrien Deville, tried by jury for rape
and acquitted.
Charles Ellis, tried by jury for larce-
ny and found guilty.
Ben Eagland, tried by jury aud found
guilty of assault and sentenced to Is
days in Jail.
Christine Simon, tried by jury for vi
olating Act 81 of 1856 and found guilty
and recommended to the extreme mercy
of the Court, and sentenced to pay "a
fine of 81 and costs or 10 days in iail.
Laurent Washington, Alcee David
Prince Jordan, Theodore Serf alias Ser
Wis and Stephen Quarterman plead
guilty of carrying concealed weapons,
and each was sentenced to pay fine of
$50 end costs or be imprisoned 10 days
in Jail
Edward Balquet, tried by jury for
horse stealing and found guilty.
Albert Taylor tried by jury for as
sault with intent to kin, and found
guilty.
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From the doggerel specimens of po-
etry that we have read now and then
in some Of our country newspapers, it
would seem that the authess had not
scared to the heights of Parnassus to
reach the inspiration of the muses.. Few
persons possess that !" divine afflatus !"
which gives the sentiment, imagery,
and rythm to construct legitimate verse.
A jingle of rhymes is no more r5oetry
than gaose's 4uack is a harmonious
note IN music Such prosy trash should
not appear in the columns of any dig
nified journal.
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The State Fair at Baton Rouge opens
next Monday and will continue six days.
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Tao vou want mule Il 80 call on
Williams 81 Eddy whose advertisement
viii BE found il another column.