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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-08-04
JUDICIAL NOTICES
NOTICE OF TABLEAU.

Pobote Co"rt Parish of st. Landry, No. 47bs.
ESTATE OF OCTAVE DUPRE.
Whereas, Hermina Pitre, of the parish of
st. Landry, Administrative of the above enti-
tied estate, has fled tableau Of classification
of debts and distribution of funds of said es-
tate. accompanied by her petition praying for
the homologation of the same;
And, whereas, notice of fling of said peti.
tion and tableau has been ordered by an or
der occourt bearing date August 2, 1858
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given to ell
persons interested to make opposition to said
tableau, in writing, at my office In the town
Of Opelousas, within the time required by law,
why said tableau should not be homologatei
and confirmed. C. NJ, THOMPSON.
Aug. 4, 1883. CLARK,
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-08-04

At the semi annual election of OFF,
GERS of tho Opelousas Social Club, on
Thursday, August I'd, the following
gentlemen were elected for the coming
term: j. r. Cain, President; G.. L.
Dupre, 1st Vice President; v. K. Irion,
I'd Vice President; Lucius G.. Dupre,
Recording Secretary; R. H. Firnberg,
Financial Secretary 5. L. Hebrard,
Treasurer.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-08-04

The Farmers Alliance State Conven-
tioD met here last Wednesday and
was still in session yesterday. We
were unable to get its proceedings for
this weeks issue. We are informed
that 30 parishes were represented and
III delegates were present during its
deliberations.
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Il would be difficult to think of any
thing seasonable in the line of staple or
fancy dry goods which can not be found
at Bloch's and it would be hard to find
cheaper or better goods anywhere.
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Wm Il. Begg, Jr., died near Begg's
station, Bayou Beuf, last Tuesday
morning az Z O'Clock, from congestion or
aanasFoke. The deceased had been
painting Tie iron roof of a gin house,
ana became overcome with the intense
Asas which eyentuate1 in death. He
isanes wife and three children to
laeHFa llis loss. His remains were sent
aoHn % New Orleans, by rail, on last
Nelneaday morning Spr interment.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-08-04

MARRIED-At the M. E. Church, OPP
elousas. July 81, 1883, by the Rev. s.
j. Davies, Rev. H s. JOINS, of Wash
ington, and Miss HOPE FOSTER, Of Prai-
rie Plaisance. No cards.
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And now we have bagging trust,
that llas made Corner 10 bagging,
ind which proposes to "bag'' 81, ,000, 900
from tue consumers. We sincerely
''sEnaln that the time lie not far distant
vAen these dis trastfasl "Trust Compa-
mes will be effectnally "baggedn By
aoEna legislation that will hold them
within the limits Of honorable profits
md competition.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-08-04

Mr.. Charley Peferkorn is entitled to
tl,e champion belt as disciple of Isack
Walton. He caught 25 fine Caspargou
6ah in a few hours fishing, one day
laat week, while his three companions
nnlg caught Eve on the same trip
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-08-04

Local showers Of rain have been fall
ing In different parts of the parish dur
ing the past two or three days, but OPP
elousas has received scarcely enough to
Law the dust.
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Phe Crowley Signal says, in its last
lssas, that il has all the advertisements
= |! Rallls for its immigration edition on
!as lsth met. The Signal will publish
. saaA0 copies for sale and distribution.
4 Ias business and professional men of
u. landry are not 30 anxions for an
immigration boom as those In wide
aRsks Acadia, aud We presume Acadia
saa Oalcasieu will go on taking in the
aav population.
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sae warning to trespassers on Wash
iaelon Springs property, in another
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Barb Wire Barb Wire!! Barb Wire!ll
Ata bargain Steel Nails guaranteed
cheaper than iron nails sold elsewhere.
AT G. Dietlien's
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s. HERIFFs SALE.
District coart, Parish Of 81. Landry. No. 1851

District Coart, Parish of ST. Landry, No. 1851
Maurice PoIiingue VS.. Matilda Burleish.
By virtue of an order of fieri faeias is.
sued out of the 18th judicial District Court in
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, OF the Court House in the town Of
OpelOusas, parish of st. Landry, on SATUR-
DA Z, the 4tl, day OF August, A. ID. 1883, at III
4. NJ, the following described property, to-
wit:
A certain tract of land containing three
hundred acres superficial measure, Doubled
north by Adolph G. Preiean, south by land OF
McIlhenny, east by railroad land and west
sy Jean Baptiste Dapl6chain, together with
all the buildings and improve menta thereon
situated in the parish of st. Landry.
Seized in the above entitled suit.
4 fferms-Cash.
T. y. FONTENOT,
Sheriff.
June 80. 1885
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Just Received q full line of Agate
iron Ware, the most durable and hand
somest kitchen ware made. At G. Diet
lein's.
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The weather has continued hot and
drT during the past week and all the
ereps are needing ram. The late rice
T wilI ID cut short from the drought, and
swaat untatoes are suffering
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Mr. Starp called to the chair

Mr.. Stagg called to the chair.
On motion of Mr.. Heath, Resolved that
Thos. II. Lewis, Attorney employed by the
Police Jury in suit No. 1880, Albert Guidry
President and others VS.. ii. L. Garland ct ais
is entitled under his contract with the former
Police Jury. to be paid ten per cent of all mo
MES paid into the parish treasury, by the
town of Opelousas upon the special Court
house tax, after the institution of said suit.
Resolved further that said attorney be in
structed to prosecute said suit to judgment.
On motion, resolved that action on Mr..
Heath's motion be postponed until meeting of
tomorrow.
On motion the Police Jury adjourned until
Tuesday the 3ist inst. at $50 o'clock q. m.
Attest E. nj. BOAGNI,
j. j. BARRY, Clerk. President.
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BAYOU CHIcoT, La, July 80.

EDITORS COURIER:
About forty persons passed Hp this
morning en- route to the famous Bell
Cheney springs. Grand preparations
are being made for the patgo and Gall
ON the 1Itl inst, and a grand and gala
day is expected. Do not fail to avail
yourself to spend day of amusement,
and pleasure,
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-08-04

IL is perfectly proper to carve ont
yoHr own fortune, bnt yoa should not
cfisel other people in doing it.-Bos-
ton Bulletin.
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Says Tic>ss-Des5oerat special from
Raton Rnu0a.

Says a TiL>as- -De.aOcrat special from
Baton Rouge:
The new educational bill provides
police jnries shall appropriate for
school purposes II of the 10 mills they
are authorized by law to levy; the law
also provides that in case the police
jury should fail to set apart that
amount for school purposes, it is made
the duty of the president of the Parish
School Board to mandamus the police
jury and compel them to do SO, and bis
failure to apply for a mandamus is
made misdemeanor, and he is liable
to prosecution. Under this law the
police jury of East Baton Rouge will
have to amend the budget they framed
at their meeting this month, as they
allowed only $4,000 on a tax roll aggre-
eating $3,200,000 in round figures.
According to the assessment rolls the
levy for school purposes should be
$4,000.
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The vay to have good home paper
/. d assist it by subscribing for it, ad :
! TarfisiDa in it, aud occasionally writ
ina flr il.
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DARTlTION SALE.
District Court Parish of 81. Landry, No, i4937
Leopold Goudchanx vs.. Vim. }. Oifutt, ct Ais.


By virtue of Judgment rendered in the
above entitled suit, ordering me to cell Of
pphIic auction, for cash, the propsrty
hereinbelow described, to effect q psrtf-
tion OF said property, and in virtue of
a commission issued to me 10 the premi
Court in and for tie parish of st. Landry, /
will proceed to Sc at public auction at the
front door of the Cart House, in the town of
opelousas, in this parish, on
Wednesday,, August %, 1@69,
at Ii o'clock a. m, to the last aud highest bid
der, the following described property to-wit:
Section six in township No. three South
range number four east, containing six hun
dred and sixty and 60ll00 acres, situated near
Big Cane, in st. Landry parish, La.
Terms-Cash.
I. s. FONTENOT,
Sheriff of the parish of SC. Landry.
July q, 1888.
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FAIR WARNING.

NOTICE is hereby given that all trespas-
v sers on the property of the Washington
Springs tWoodworth) win be prosecuted to
I o full extent of the law. Parties requiring
the use ct the springs should procure the con.
sent of the undersigned. LUCIEN DUPRE.
Washington,--l July %, 1888.
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LOS ST ,

A CERTAIN Attachment bond executed
"A by Samville johnson as principal, with
Aurelien Landreneau as Security, i'm the suit
entitled Samyille johnson VS.. A. L.. Gour-
nay in the 18th Magistrates Court Of 81.
Landry, La A liberal reward will be paid
for its delivery, or knowledge leading to its
discovery. w, C. PERRAULT.
Aug. 8, '88. Atty, ODeIouaas. La.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-08-04

small profits and quick returns is the
.as;ness s;. maxim observed at Dietlein's.
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8. M, ROBERTSON.

rhrea cheers and a tiger for Grover
n;tto for Congressman Robertson and
Senator Gibson!
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-08-04

AFFRAYs.-O last Saturday evening
difficulty took place on the Poplar
Grove plantation, seven miles east of
town, between Neville Wilson and
Stephen Brown, both colored, about
the division of some cord wood. During
the alteration Brown seized an ax and
struck Wilson in the right groin, open
ing terrible cash, which will probably Y
prove fatal. Brown was arrested and
lodged in Jail to await his trial.
During the progress of ball at the
residence of Louis Laf1eur, in old Grand
Prairie, about 3 o'clock ON last Saturday
morning, cutting affray took place be-
tween two young men, named Rene
Fontenot aud John Reed, in which the
former received seven cuts with poe
ket knife in the breast and body, two
being quite painful and possibly serious.
The latter received an ugly cash down
one Of his cheeks. Both young men
were raised in the same neighborhood
and had been close friends up to a
few minute-befoae the unfortunate diff
fculty. Too much whisky (as is usu-
case) was at the bottom of the
trouble.
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POLITICAL. NOTRCE.

TENHE members of the Democratic Rxecut;va
Il Committee are requested to assemble at
opelousas on Tuesday, August IA, 1883, to
take steps to have this parish represented in
the District Convention that assemblies at
Baton Rouge on the 10Th of September, to
nominate candidate to represent this dis.
triet in Congress. THOS. Fl LEWIS,
GILBERT L. DUPRE. Sec y Prasidanf.
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AANJRENT DWPRE,

attorney at Laav and Notary Public,
oPELoUSAS, La.
Office near corner of Court and Bellsnas sis.
opposite CoartRoase.
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5ablic building Bill Signed !
VIZ TOLD you so!

qha ALLOWING telegram was received
f.aas q Congressman Robertson on Thurs
day evening; 80, 1000
rAL, AZ. SANDoz, Opelousas:
~ gp.s.;dant !. has just signed public building
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FOR SALE CHEAP.
One 5OoSaw Gmllett Cotton Gaam.
Has been used only two years and 10 in good
order. Apply at this Office.
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-26
GREAT HARRINGTON.

Christmas day was observed in town with service at the Episcopal church at 1O3O B. m. At St Peters Catholic church there was Low Mass at '. 30 a. m. High Mass at 1 1 a. m and Vespers at p. m. Monday evening at the Congre- gational church the children of the The children of the Sunday school con- their annual festival Friday evening.
 M. NJ. Rice, of Railroad St., charged with keeping a liquor nuisance, has been fined $50 and costs by the District court. He has appealed to the Superior court.
 The annual meeting of the Congre- gational Society occurs Friday at 7:3O p. m.
 The Ct Harrington poultry, pigeon and pet stock association has been organized, with A. l.. Hubbell, Pres; l.. l.. Jenkins, Treas; Charles w. Ray Sec There are 70 vice presidents.
 Joseph Myres, tramp from Canada was sent to the House of Correction five months by the District court last Wednesday.
 A masquerade party was well attended at Sumner hall Thursday evening, with fine music by Prof Amos Baldwin on the organ, William Bliss cornet, and a violinist from Pittsfeld.
 Cincinnatus Lodge of Masons in stalled their new officers Friday evening.
 MT E. W. Reed, of Naugatuck, Ct has moved to this village and opened a shoemakers' shop in Water street. Housatonic Hall for young ladies has vacation till January first.
 Baldwin Brothers gave supper Friday evening to few friends.
 Jerry Maher, student in the Boston Conservatory of Music. is home for Christmas.
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-26
WEDNESDAY. DEC. 26. 1888.
THREE MONTHS FREE.

Iu order to increase O1t7' sub- scription list, thus afiordine zts greater opportunity b in,proUe tue paper, rce offer tue folloucine ind.tcenaent:
 To aU old subscribers to Tue .NetUs uho are not in arrears, or ,U1,o 1UiU remit tue amount they O1ce 1ts, 1ce 1Uill 9iUe THREE MONTHS subscription for eUery ne1U subscriber they secure for 1ts TtUo dollars must De renaitted uUit7, tue name of tue ne10 subscriber, and for said sum 1ce 1UiW send The .Ne1cs to Said nan,e for IS nsontlss, or from Dec. 1st. 1888, tC Jan. 1st, 1890, thus offering a,a inducensent to ne1O subscribers as ,UeU as old o'ses. By this neeans all our subscribers 1Uill become directly interested in Hteir local DGper.
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-26
SSH AN ON.

The next paper will he printed in 1889, good bye 1888. We had prize fight jn our village few days ago. The contestants were s. E. Jewett aud r. E. tcodenough. After few turns abound l. r Gillette store nearly upsetting a table of glassware, Sewett was laid on his back, after which 1 they were willing to help put up the storm door in front of the Methodist church.
 The annual election of the officers of Rose Chapter" of the order of the Eastern Star was held at the Masonic hall, Wednesday evening Dec. 18th. They arc as follows: Worthy Matron, Mrs M F Whitney; Patron, Mrs J J Ryan; Associate Matron, Phoebe Bart ram secretary, Mrs Geo M Marckres :; treasurer. Mrs J J Ryan; conductress, Cora Wheeler; associates, on the five points of the star are Adah, Mrs H c Rowley Ruth, Mrs J M Reed Esther, Myra Smith Martha, Fife Reed 7; Electa, Mrs B Cravagan Warder, Mrs Ralph Rowley Seminal, Mrs B Crava- gan organist, Mrs R H Miller; Chap lin, Hon I N Bartram. These constitute all of the officers.
 Hiram Tarver, who went to New York few weeks ago to have an oper- ation performed on his eyes, has returned with partial sight restored. Uncle Hiram looks 10 years younger.
 Two weeks ago, Joe. said that a son was born to Mir and Mrs Fred H Reed One week ago he wished to correct that statement as he had placed the wrong letter in the middle of the name. The correction reads like this, "A son was born to Mir and Mrs Fred NJ. Reed"
 The M. B. church has been trimmed for the entertainment Christmas eve.
 W. $. Merwin is to work at Marshal Hopkins on the mountain.
 Ferris Odell, who has worked D. H. Coles farm in Gay St. for a few years past, is to move in the spring, as Cole wants to fit up the place for Summer boarders. This place is known as the "Old Stone House." farm, and has been in the possession of the Cole family great many years.
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-26
COR N WALL.
Received too late for last issue.

Received too late for last issue.
 Skating on the mill pond Saturday was much enjoyed by some of the lively young folks.
 Two of our best fox-hunters met at the village store, not long ago, and during discussion of the whereabouts of a famous hound they became some- what animated, till at last the loud talking warrior found himself sprawl ing on the floor, where he was sent by the crippled hand of the scared old hunter, with more haste than dignity.
 The "gilt edge'' party at Kent, Fri day evening, proved too strong an attraction for some of the youths of this place.
 M. c. Bennett delivered his remarkably fine crop of tobacco, las. week, at the warehouse of V. c Beers The marriage of Mss Hattie C.. Benedict to Will A. Wadhams, of Goshen, occurred at the residence of the brides parents, on the evening of Dec 9th
 The Sunday School will have a Christmas tree at the chapel. Some new features are to be introduced with the usual exercises of the school. OCCASIONAL,
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-26
COLEB BOOK.

The mercury was below zero here on Saturday morning.
 The Rev D. M. Moore preached an interesting and appropriate Christmas sermon last Sunday.
 Mrs J. B. Turner Is visiting friends in Ct. Burlington this week.
 The donation party for the Rev G, N. Remington was largely attended last Thursday evening and netted that gentleman nearly fifty dollars.
 There Is to be a Christmas tree at North Colebrook on Monday evening but none at the Center.
 MT Lucien O, Bass returned to Hart ford last Friday for further treatment as he has been greatly benefited during his stay in the city.
 Colebrook Grange No S2, elected the following officers for the ensuing year, at the regular meeting last Friday evening: M., Hiram D. Northrop; O., Charles H. Sage; L., Mrs H M Phelps; s., Reuben Rockwell; O., Geo w Rem ington; S., Charles E. Leonard; A. s., Ralph H. Turner; T., Mrs R H Turner; G. K, Adin Vining; Ceres, Mrs HI. D. Northrop; Pomona, Mary Phelps; Flora, Mrs Charles H. Sage; l., A. S., Mrs H. North.
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-26

OUR DUTY TO D. s. COWLES POST.
 To the Edito' of The Ne,cs:
 Your rebuke to the people of Canaan for allowing Col Fenn's lecture, on Sherid an, for the benefit of our local G. A. R. Post, to f ail of an audience was a we'll merited one. Perhaps, however, there was nothing worse than thought lessness at the bottom of it. Still the incident is 8 disgrace to our town. It was our duty to make that effort of the Post success It was due to the memory of that gallant and efficient general, the late commander-in-c chief of our army. It was due to Col Fenn, who entered the army 8 mere beardless boy, and by gallantry and soldierly con- duct rose to the rank of Lieut.. Col. And it was due to the handful of veter- ans composing our G. A. R. Post
 The old soldiers are privileged charac ters We are under great obligations to them. They saved the Union With out them we should not have united country, with the doctrine of the right of any state to secede at will exploded forever But to obtain these blessings for us the soldiers risked or sacrificed life, limb, health and fortune. These things ought not to be so soon for gotten. Respectfully Yours,
 D. 0. w.
 In the Gospel according to St John,
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-26

trust S5,0O0 for the promotion of the public library and the school Of the town of Canaan ; provided that an organization is formed within two years after the death of the testator. The sum of s5,OO is given for the purchase of property, and S4,0OO for erection of building for such purpose, anu S1 .00O for the purchase of books
 The rest of estate is bequeathed as follows: One-third of the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society of the Epis- copal church : one-third to the Evan gelical Education Society of the Epis- copal church located in Philadelphia, and the remainder to the American Missionary Society of the Episcopal church located in New York city. Francis W. Marsh and Morris B. Beard sley were named as the executors
 Bridgeport Farmer, Dec. 24
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-26
LIrCHFIELD COUNTY REPRE-.
 AENTATIVEs.

Litchtield county will be ably repre- sented ill the coming legislature. Some of the members have had considerable experience in legislation, and many of the new members are persons of ability and will make their mark. One of the ablest and most experienced members elect is H. B. Graves, of Litchtield, who was member in the sessions of 1858, 67, '68, '76, " and '79, the coming ces- sion being his seventh term. Mir. Graves is an able and forcible debator, and will be the leading member on the demo- cratic side of the house. His colleague, Mir. Hickox. is lawyer and editor of the Lltchtield Enquirer. He will also take prominent position. Mir. Gay, of Winsted, who served in the sessions of 1875, '76, ". '79, and '85, will be very influential on all questions concerning the financial affairs of the state, and will probably be chairman of the finance committee. Dr. Charles Taylor of New Milford was member in 1878, 'Y9, and 'o3. He will also exert considerable influence. Hon. P. l.. Barnum, of Sails bury, will be the patriarch of the house.. probably the oldest member, he being ill his 8Oth year. He served in the house in 1852, and '69. and represented the old seventeenth senatorial district in 1873. He holds the vigor of his early manhood to remarkable degree, and will be heard from. Mir. Ford, of Washington, was member in 1855, and Baldwin Reed, of Sharon, in 1870 and '75. B. L.. Roberts, of North Canaan, was member of the session of 1875. Tallmadge Swift, of Warren, and B. Mower, of Roxbury, are the only ones returned who were members of the last session of 1887. The senators elected fron this county are Joseph N Cowles, of the banking house of Cowles x Eldridge of Norfolk, for the Eighteenth district. He was a member of the house in 1870. I. N. Bartram, of Shalo on, for the Nineteenth district, who was member of the house for the sessions of 1868, '72, '76, and '86 and Edward McNeil, of Litchfeld, superintendent of the Connecticut Western railroad. for the Twentieth dis trict He has not before been mem Der of either branch of the general assembly.
 Taking them all together we can safe ly say the representation from this county will fully equal that of any other county in the state. - Litchfeld County Leader.