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Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-07-21

NJ. r. Church South, Seventh street, be-
tween and k-Rev. Geo. K. Winton, pastor
Residence, IVA street Services at II A. NJ.
and 1850 p. NJ, Prayer-meeting on Thursday
evening
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-23
Personal.

Senator Prescott spent day Or two
at home this week.
DR.. j. E. Gardiner and wife have been
in Alexandria for several days.
MIR. A. M. Mayo and wife, Of Lake
Charles, spent several days here this
week.
Miss Lille Swayze paid flying visit
to her many friends in Cheneyville on
Monday last.
Miss Sue Pickett, of Washington, is
in our town on visit She is the guest
of Miss Birdie Harmanson.
Among the many visitors to our
town this week may he mentioned Miss
Agatha Bernard of fRayne, who is spend
ing some time with her friend, Miss
George Tansey.
Mrs. j. Frankel, after spending sew
eral weeks with her. parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Sol. Loeb, departed on Tuesday
last for her home. She was accompan
led by Miss Louise Jagou.
Mr.. Frank j. Dietlein returned home
on Thursday last from Laporte, Ind,
where he had been engaged for several
months in the Matchmaking and jew
elry business.
Mrs. o. III. Terwilliger and family
accompanied by her sister, Miss Mamie
Quintle, left for her home in Bracket,
Texas, on Saturdays train.
Misses Josie Bowen and Emma Fish,
er, teachers at the Opelousas Female
Institute, left for their homes last week
to spend their vacation--the former go.
ing to Brookhaven, Miss, the latter tc
-, Texas.
Mr.. Lawrence Gertreau, of Houma, il
in our town on visit to his uncle, Mr.
E. w Reynolds.
Messrs. III. l.. Garland, Jr., r. Lee
Garland, and Garland Dupr6 returned
home from Tulane University on las
Wednesday.
Messrs. Alphonse Levy and j. L
Cain returned from New Orleans OF
Friday last, whittier they had gone t.
| attend the wedding Of Mr.. Lazare Levy
to Miss Jennie Cain.
Rev. j. F. Raymond was presented
last Friday on the occasion of his .ftt
with fine hanging lamp by the stu
dents of ST. Mary's Academy. On Sat
urday the boys enjoyed fine picnic ol
the Teche rendered them by the Rev
| Father.
Mrs. j. C. Joffrion aud Miss Emmi
Moore gave our office an appreciated
call this week We are always pleas
ed to have the ladies visit US.
Representative Dupre spent a coupl
Of days here last week and returned t
the scene of his labors in Baton Roug
last Sunday.
7Senator Duson arrived here on Thurs
day evening and will spend a couple o
days with his family.
/ Mr.. G. Mayo has been offered AM
may accept the position Of deputy clerl
of the District Court for Calcasien, a
Lake Charles His brother, Thad
Mayo, Esq, is the Clerk.
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Merit Wins

We desire to say to our citizens, That
for years we have been selling DIR.
Kings New Discovery for Consump
ton, DR.. Kings New Life Pills, Buck
lens Arnica Salve and Electric Bitters,
and have never handled remedies that
sell as we'll, or that have given such
universal satisfaction. We do not
hesitate to guarantee them every time,
and we stand ready to refund the pur-
chase price, if satisfactory results do
not follow their use. Those remedies
have won their great popularity purely
on their merits. F. E. Bailey, Drug
oist, |
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NOTICE..
The Famous Bell Cheney Springs

W7ILI. be open to the public on June lst,
w 1888, under the management of that
Prince of Good Fellows, + Herbert, ST. I'm
Gle Bug-who has given the Springs thor
class order. "Uncle Bug has pack of fine
hounds for the use of those inclined to hunt,
and has also Race Track made for testing
the speed of the festive creole pony as we'll as
that of the aristocratc race horse. In fact
those seeking nice. quiet, health restoring
resort will find it at ell-Chency and plenty
to eat for both man and beast.
For further particulars address HENRY Il
IRLICH. Bayou Chicot, La.
eN B-Terms moderate. je23-2m
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III OF ST. LANDRY, La, JUNE 23, 1888
Brief Printing.

The Supreme Court wtiriald its next
session here on the I'd of July, and we
would respectfully remind attorneys,
ltigants, and others interested, that we
have exceptional facilities for doing
their brief printing with neatness, accu-
racwand promptness. All orders sent
in this month will be filled at a rcduc-
ton from regular rates. Patrons from
!. distance furnished with proofs by
mail or express when desired.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-23

Catharine Cole, in letter from Ba-
ton Rouge to the New Orleans Picayune,
SAYS of Senator Duson and some of his
views on public matters:
Senator Duson, one of the most man
" and chivalric men in the senate, says
that quarantine, education and the care
of the insane are three great duties a
good legisIa tor will never forget Or neg
lect. When house and senate of our
legislature come over to this mans way
of thinking and l hope he belongs to
II good majority-then Louisiana will
he the banner southern state, and our
immigration documents will be of value.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-23
~lHERIFF'S SALE.
District Court Parish of 81. Land'y No ld992
Mary Isabella Carrard, wife, vs.. F. F. Per-
y rOdin.

By virtue of a writ of tieri iiacias
issued out of tho District Court, in and
for the parish of St. Landry, in the above
entitled suit, and to me directed, will pro
ceed to sell at public auction, to the high
est bidder, at the front door OF the Court
House, in the town Of Opelousas, parish OF
of July 1883, at II o'clock a. M, the following
described property, to-wt:
lot and a half Of ground, situated in the
| town of Opelousas, with dwelling house,
brick Office and other buildings, bounded
north by Landry street and lots OF DR. '. Boa
gni and of John N. Ogden, south by VINE
| street, west by Market street and east by
property of Henry l.. Garland formerly OF
| VIM. +. Anders0n)
| Seized in the above entitled suit.
| Terms aud COnditions-Cash.
T, S FONTENOT,
June l6, 1888. Sheriff.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-23

The excursion to Woodworth's
Springs, under the auspices of the La
dies Aid Society of New Iberia, will
leave that town at a. M. July a and
returning leave Washington at p. m.
4 good dinnernincluding gumbo, can
be had on the ground for SO cents, anu
cakes, ice cream, sherbets, &C., at mod :
crate prices. Fare for the round trip
from Lafayette and Carencro, 75c; from
Grand Coteau, soc; from Opelousas, 40c.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-23

The proposed grand reunion of the
members of the Army of Northern Vir-
ginia and the Army of the Potomac on
the field of Gettysburg is fixed on Mon
day, July 2, in the evening. The cere-
monies will consist of a welcome to the
soldiers of the Army of Northern Vir-
ginia, by Gov. Beaver, of Pennsylva-
MIA and a response to the address Of
welcome by Prof. McCabe of Peters
hnrg. Va.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-23
June Is, 1888.
NOTICE OF TABLEAU.
P,'obate Court, Parish of 81 Laad,y, No. 1862

Probate Court, Parish Of 81. Laadry, No. l"02
ESTATE OF CLEMENTINE JONES.
Whereas, Th6ogene Bellard, of the par.
ish of St Landry, administrator OF the above
entitled estate, has filed final tableau aho
distribution of funds of said estate, accomPa-
MED by his petition praying Tor the ho''ioi''
CATION of the same;
And whereas, notice of filing ot satd pe'f
ton and tabIeau has been ordered by an OF
der of court bearing date june IA, 1885, i,
Now, therefore, notice is hereby gwen TO on =,
persons Interested to make oppos ltlon TO sale @
tablean, in writing, at my Office, ~ Ipb 'p~ H. "
why said tableau should not be homoiogateo
and confirmed. ,,ro,.ncoN g.
June lG, 1888 NleIh.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-23

The following item is clipped from
the BienvilIe New Era, published in
the little town of Gibsland
The lumber will soon be ready and
arrangements have been made for the
building of the school house at this
place. 1t will be a pretty building, il
constructed according to the plan
adopted.
When will Opelousas do as we'll as
Gibsland
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-23
ESTATE oF ZELIMA E. GAY.

By virtue of an order of tho Honorable the
District 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 or any duly qualified auctioneer,
at the last residence Of deceased, in Plaque
mine Point, st. Landry, on SATURDA Y, July
%, 1883, the following described property
belonging to the estate of ZeIima E. Gay, de
ceased, to-wit:
i. A certain piece of land, being prairie
land, situated in PIaquemine Point, St. Ian
dry parish, containing sixty arpents, bound
ed north by land of Thos. J. TweedeI, scnth
by land of David Roos, east by lands of the
estcte and west by land of Felix James
The growing crop is reserved and the land
to be delivered January lst, 1889.
.. Twelve gentle cows with calves. twenty
head of wild horned cattle, one yoke OF eXen,
one pair of wild creole mules, three Wild
Mares sixty head of sheep
Terms-Cash. -
/ tAIOS. J. TWEEDEL,
limo %. So Natural Tutor.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-23

Mr.. Barbin, of ofAvoyelles, introduced
in the House last week a bill to create
4 new parish to be called Cleveland, to
be taken from the southern part OF
Ayoyelles and from the northern part
d ST, Landry.
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a Safe Investment

Is one which is guaranteed to bring
you satisfactory results, or in case of
failure return of purchase price. On
this safe plan you can buy from our
advertised Druggist bottle of DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton. 1t is guaranteed to bring relief
in every case, when used for any atfec-
ton of Throat, Lungs or Chest, such as
Consumption, Inflammation of Lungs,
Bronchitis, Asthma, Whoooing Cough,
Group, etc, etc. 1t is pleasant and
agreeable to taste, perfectly safe, and
can always be depended upon. Trial
bottles free at F. E. Bailey's l
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-23

The famous Bep Cheney Springs are
now open for the reception of visitors,
aid having been put in excellent or
der afford most pleasant retreat IN
which to spend few weeks OF the heat
ed term. :. Hunting, fishing and bathing
are some Of the attractions OF this fay
orite old-time resort, where in ante
bellum days the youth, beauty and CHI
yalry of tlis and neighboring parishes
were wont to congregate and spend the
summer in an endless round of amuse,
ments. Valetudinarians also tiocked
there in those days and derived lasting
benefits from the use of its life giving
waters. The waters have lost none
Of their virtues, the pines none OF their
aroma, the place none ofits attractions,
bnt in these days of cheap travel our
people have lrifted into the habit Of
going further - and faring worse = in
their search for health and recreation,
and blindly and persistently ignore the
| blessings lying ataheir very doors. Pa
/ tronize and build up home Institutions
snend your money at home, try Bell
/ Cheney's healing waters and quiet, ra'
4 tional amusements, and you will no.
regret it. See advertisement.
4
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-23

The people aud the press of our State
demand State Railway Commission.
clothed with proper powers. Time and
again the question has been argued pro
and con in the coiifferent States, and
nothing new remains to he said on the
subject. Our Representatives are tho
roughly conversant with the wishes OF
the people in the matter, and have ii
in their power to act; now let us see
what they are going to do about it
That's all there is in it.-Lafayette Ad
vertiser.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-23

An opportunity to make cheap trip
to New Orleans, aud at the same time
witness the grand celebration of the
taking of the Bastille, will be offered on
July 12, when an excursion train will
leave Washington to return July 10,
giving excursionists three full days in
the city. See advertisement.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-23

A little girl, aged about six years,
daughter of Rev. Hunter, IF the colored
Methodist Church, was dro Ened 10 Ba-
ven lesson, on the southern outskirts
of town, last Tuesday evening. Coroner
Littell was at once notified, viewed the
body and declared that an inquest was
unnecessary.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-23

A grand dramatic entertainment will
be given By the RaEne Dramatic Club
on Saturday, June 81, for the benefit Of
the public schools, when the beautiful
light drama entitled kind to q Fault
will be presented for the first time in
Rayne, to be followed by farce enti-
tied ''The Dutchman in Ireland A
grand ball will be given after the per-
formance. Admission, 25 cents; re-
served seats. so cents.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-23

On Wednesday night Mrs. .pffrion's 9
lancing class and a number of invited
nests had q very enjoyable hop at the
bcial Club Hall. Refreshments were
dspensed by the ladies of the Episcopal
thnrch, who thereby added snug little
am to the Church building fund.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-23

Crowley Signal: Mr.. John Fl. Robert
son, of PlainView, Minn., spent several
days here this week, and before leaving
purchased q quarter of square, four
lots, in the eastern part of the town,
and 90 acres of land adjoining town on
the east. He was we'll pleased with
Crowley and her people and will make
it his home in the near future.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-23
June l6, 1S
NOTICE

rs hereby given of the intention, IN accord,
4 ance with article 4S of the Constitution "i
I1ouisiana, to introduce Bill at the present
session of the General Assembly for the etea-
tiop and appointment of an addi tional justice
of the Peace aud a Constable for the ISL war" Ia
of the parish of st. Landry. Je gov
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-23

A Crowley special to the Times-Dem
ocrat says: : "The town is wild with re-
joicing over the news of Senator c. c.
Duson's victory in the Senatorial con-
test, and feels that the Senate commit
tee did him a great injustice in contin-
uing the case so long. Crowley can
we'll feel proud of Mr.. Duson, as it was
he who planned and brought it up from
infancy and made it one of the best
towns in the State"
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-23

On Sunday, June II, the following
were the readings Of the thermometer
at the places mentioned, at 3 o'clock in
the afternoon: Southern Stations-New
Orleans 8Oo, Mobile 80, Pensacola 80 !,
Galveston 74o. Northern stations: St.
Paul, Minn.. sc degrees; La Crosse,
Wis, SO degrees; Dubuque, Iowa, 50
degrees; Leavenworth, Kan, % de-
grees; Omaha, Neb, "a degrees; St.
Louis, &c degrees; Cincinnati, 90 de-
grees.
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Probate Coaat, Parish 81. Landry, No, 1880
ESTATE OF WILLIAM BRADY,

Probate Co,ui, Parish 81. Landry, No. 1880
ESTATE OF WILLIAM BRADY,
Whereas, William G. Gordon, Jr., of
the parish of ST. Landry, administra
tor of the above entitled estate,
has filed a final tablIu of classified
ton and distribution of funds of said estate,
accompanied by his petition praying fgF the
homologation of the'same
And whereas, notice Of filing of said petit
ton and tabeau has been ordered by an or,
der of court bearing date june l3. 1888;
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given to ALI
persons interested to make opposition to said
tabeau in writing, at my office, in the town
of Opelonsas, within the time reqnire by Law,
why said tableau should not be homologated
and confirmed.
C. NJ THOMPSON,
June lG, 1888. Clerk.
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Taxnavers. Attention !!

Notice hereby given that the assessment
lists for 1888, will be on file at my office 10
Opelousas, from the 10th to the 30th OF June,
for inspection and correction by the tax-pay'
ers. AID. LASTRAPES,
June 2. 1888. St Assessor.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-23

Since Sheriff Fontenot has taken pos
session ofhis Office he has gone to work
as with O "new broom"-having laa
the Jail secured, the out-buildings re-
paired, new cover put on the well,
and given his attention to other mat
ters Of detail in and around the Court
Hnnsn
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-23

The Governor has appointed and the
senate has confirmed the following Po-
ice Jurors for Acadia: ward |, Benson
n. Harmon; ward 2, DIR. B. E. Clark !;
sard 3, Homer BarOusse !; ward 4, De-
lis Miller; ward 5, Charles u. DnhOn.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-23

Miss Am6lie Rives, the gifted and
beautiful young Southern authoress,
was married on the 14th inst, at "Cas-
tie Hill," the family residence, Albe-
marie county, Va, to Mr.. John Arm
strong Chanler, of New York, son of
the late Winthrop Chanler, of that city
and one of the heirs of the estate of the
late William B. Astor.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-23

Do YOU need a cotton gin ? If so call
an Clements and Wilson and see the
Winship Gin for which they are agents
saa their advertisement.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-23

Sheriff Fontenot left for Baton Rouge
"a TL14sday morning with Jesse
Young, colored, who was sentenced to
lhe Penitentiary some time ago.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-23
Our. Representatives.

Representative Martins bill proyid
ing for compulsory education has been
indefinitely postponed.
Represent etive Guidry has introduce
ed a bill to amend section 2 of Act No.
80 of 1882, entitled can act to amend
Act No. 1O5 of 1878, entitled An act
to Incorporate and facilitate the con
struction of the N. o., Texas and Col
orado Railroad"
Representative Dupre has introduced
bills as follows: For the forfeiture OF
the charter of the Franklin College and
sale. of its property, the proceeds 81
with shall go toward bnilding schools
in Ohflousas.
Also, to reimburse c. c. swayze f"r
land paid for in error by his father.
Also, to authorize justices of the
peace to employ sheriffs or their depu
ties in certain cases.
Senator Duson spent several days
this week at Shreveport and Natehi'
toches, investigating the public institn
tions at those places as member O
the Senate committee OH charitable in
stitutiOns.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-23

Holders of sock of the Building and
Loan Associa a1on should pay their in
stallments ph3mptly if they would avoid
costs. The office of the Secretary is
open every Saturday evening from 2
To
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-23

Congressman Blanchard, of the fourth
district, announces in the nGnsapapers
# his district that he is candidate for
reDomination.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-23
Notice.

The StocR holders of the St. Landry Home,
stead and Loan Association, are hereby noti-
fed. that Il loan of Six Hundred Dollars,
$4,000 0O) Will be offered for sale, at the Court
Room, on Monday, July ID, 1888, at 8 o'clock
D. M, w. G. PERRAULT,
Je 232tI Secy. st. L. I'll. & L. A.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-23

Attention ia called to the card of Mr..
Z. Lesassier, dealer in general merchan-
disc, who has just added barber shop
and shoe shop to his establishment, and
snow better prepared than ever to at
tend TO the wants of his numerous pa
irons. With these useful adjuncts he
can not only provide for the inner
man r as heretofore, but supply all his
wants, literally afrom the crown OF bis
head to the soles of his feet"
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-23

The President has signed the bill ap-
propriating $75, 900 for q public build
ing at Monroe, and the people of the
little city on the Ouachita are jubilant.
A special to the Picayune dated Mon
roe, Juno 10, says:
The telegram announcing that the
president had signed the public build
ing bill caused great rejoicing here or
Monday night. A cannon was brought
out and salute fired in honor of the
president, Congressman Newton and
Senators Gibson and Eustis.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-23

Read the advertisement of the Pointe-
aaxsLoups Springs, in another column,
and if your health is impaired or you
need d few weeks rest or recreation, go
out there and give its health giving wa
ters a trial. The Accommodations and
the cuisine are both excellent, the rates
are very reasonable, and the amiable
host and hostess are noted for their
earnest and untiring efforts to please
\ their visitors
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-23

Congressman Robertson has 'intro-
duced a bill providing for the with
drawal from the market of all public
lands in Louisiana, reserving them for
actual settlers. A good move, and one
which shonld have been made before
now, when half of these lands have
been gobbled up by spectators,
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-23
Rucllen,s Arnica Salve

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers salt rheum
fever sores, letter, chapped hands,
cmiblains, corns, and all skin eruptions
and positively cures piles, or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give per
feet satisfaction, or money refunded.
Price 25 cents per box. For sale by
F. E. Bailey.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-23

Preserve Jars and Kettles, all sizes
Ice Cream Freezers and Sets, Ham.
mocks, Croqnet Sets, Fly Traps, cheap
est line of Glassware, Lamps and Tin
ware at C. Deitlien's cheap cash corner
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-23

Stockholders in the Building and
loan Association are reminded that the
Office az the Secretary is open every
Saturday evening from O'Clock to !, q
and that they should pay their Install,
ments punctually Il they would avoid
costs.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-23

ARRESTS. Adam Jean Pierre, col
cred sovereign from Waxia, was jailed
en Thursday, charged with carrying
concealed weapons.
Aur6lien Slaughte6 colored, OF Cal.
caaieu, was jailed on the 18th, charged
Hith larceny.
John Thompson, colored, of Grand
rFairie was jailed on the 18th inst,
saarged with being q dangerous and
suspicious character. He is supposed
g 20 non coaapos nselatis.
FraDeois Eugene, colored, from neal
ypelonsas, was committed on the 18th
charged with larceny.
Laurent jacques, colored, from neal
sllie Plate, was jailed on the 10th
charged with murder.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-23

Mr.. L. E. Littell has been appointed
Parish Surveyor by the Governor, and
shas qualified as such.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-06-23

The Marksville Bulletin thinks the
proposed creation of Ole parish of Gle
veland out of portion of Avoyelles and
st. Landry is an excellent idea. 1t
says:
We consider, for more reasons than
one, that the creation of the contem-
plated new parish would be blessing
to our people The courthouse ques-
ton, which has divided our people to
such an aggravated extent, would thus
be made to disappear, and the appre-
hension which it has excited would al
once be quieted and pacified,