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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-06-29
Transfers of Property.
Furnished by 0. H. Terwilliger :
FOR WEEK ENDING JUNE %, 1899.

Alcide Placide Simon Fontenot, to
Willis M. Rozas, June 1870 arpents in
prairie Chataignier and BayOn Marcus
woods, with Improvements, $3.50 % to-
wit: $4,000 cash. balance payable Jan
uary, 1st 1890, 1891 and 1892.
Same to Francois A. Ardoin June Ii
1S arpents. same location as above,
$3.50. 90 cash.
Same to Areneut Pierre Manuel, June
17-1st 73 arpents in prairie Faquetai-
que, with improvements, 2d 90 acres of
woodland between Bayou Des Cannes
and Marrons Exchange.
A. P. Manuel, TO Alcide Placide Simon
Fontenot June 11-10S arpents in prai-
rie Chataignicr and Bayou Marrons
woods with Improvements, exchanged
for tract above and $4,000 cash.
Freeman Burton, to Poline Martin
June 1874 acres on Bayou Petite Prai-
re, 100000 cash.
. AlphOnse Gaudeau, to Ellis Chapman
June $40 acres in Sec. Is L. 4 5. X. 5
E. $25OOO to- witt $500 cash, balance
in 1. 2, 8, 4, 5 and 6 years, from January
16 1880.
Jules Godeaux, to Rev. 7. Harris
etals for use of Bapteste church and a
school, June 1873 acres near Palmetto
station $500 payable November 1st
1889.
Isaac Meyer, to Hewritte Goetz, wife
of Abraham Meyer June 1S-1st 115
acres on Bayou Petite Prairie end p
acres in Melville, 100000 cash.
Ouile H. Fontenot, to Arsln Vidrine
June 1870 arpents in prairie Mamouth
$4,000 cash.
Valcour Valery Guillory to Daniel A.
Savaut June 1S-one arpent on Bayou
BRut with improvements, S243 50 cash.
Daniel A. Savant, to Ealcour Falry
GuiIlory, June 1e-same property, $780,
90 payable in /, 2 and years.
T.. S. Fontenot, Sheriff, to Jules Per-
redin June $40 acres in Mallet, with
Improvements, property Of Mrs Antoine
Ledie $4,000.
William NJ. Prescott and Elizabeth F.
Prescott, wife of L. M. kean to Carel
Wolff June 19-property in Washing
ton, $4,000 cash.
Jane P. Bihm, wife of Avin Delooch
to Carel Wolff June 1870 acres on the
Courtableau, $4,000 cash.
Joseph Bloch, to Albert Guidry June
300 arpents in Coulee Crocht $4,000
payable January 1st 1890 and 1891.
State of Louisian, to T. S. Fontenot
June 22-lOts and 5 Sec. I. 4 s. r. 1
east. Patent.
Receiver to Edgar Savoie June 22-Sw.
/ OF south east Sec. T. s south range
east. Receivers Receipt No. 1896.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-06-29
Willie Platte wi sasimSS.

Mr. Levy, of the firm of Kahn g. Levy,
New Orleans, visited our town this
week, and in the meantime has been
around looking at the Rice crop of our
section. He seems to think that our
prospects for Rice crop this year, is
only $3.50. A few good rains, friend
Levy, will materially change appear
ances, and all will turn out 0. X; but
without rains your opinion, We are
sorry to say, will be sustained.
Oscar Dardeau and E. Z. Vidrine are
making preparations to burn large
Brick kim. We wish them success in
their undertaking, as many in our com
munity are needing few bricks, and
should success be possible, they will
succeed, as they are thorough going
business men.
"The Commercial Evangelists,' Mes
srs. Cordona, Fusilier, Burbanks &
MOyise, shook hands with their many
friends in town this week.
Mr.. Tom Reed has at last completed
with its surroundings, one of the most
attractive and comfortable dwellings of
our town.
Philip Lateur and L. Brignac, paid
us a visit this week, and report fine
A. l.. Fontcnot Of Tates Cove, lately
paid Us visit, and reports remarkable
improvement in the growing crops dur
ing the past few days, says he has been
farming all his life, and never saw crops
growing SO rapidly as they have for the
past ten days, aud prophesies that with
out some unanticipated drawback, the
crop of cotton this year, will equal, if
not excel that of last wear
Mr.. S. C. Fridge, of the firm of Hardin
& Fridge of Baton Rouge, paid us a
visit this week for the purpose of SELL
ing tomb-stones, but as our section of
country is remarkably healthy, he did
not meet with much success among us.
Damon Durio, Fremont Fusilier, Ad-
rien Fontenot and DR.. Francis of Car
oncro, and several others passed through
town, day or two since, on their way
to the hunting grounds. We wish them
success, as Cat meat" at this season of
the year, beats no meat at all,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-06-29
Chicot Dew Drops.

Lots of rain. Crops iMprsying.
Miss Hattie Haas is in the Crescent
city,
Mrs. Alex. M. Haas, and DIR. w. D..
Haas, of Haasville spent some days in
town lastweek. ~
Maj. Frank Wharton and Cape Sam.
Haas, went on flying trip TO AleSan-
dria one'aturday last.
"Jaken has promised his girl, trip to
the Paris Exposition, should he "strike
ile,n at the next drawing of the Louisi-
ana State Lottery.
The farmers Of Pine prairie are MAX
ing grand preparations for their Parish
Uuion meeting, WHICH conyenes at that
place, on July 4th.
1t never rains at night in June--nG
never. But Sunday night last. we were
reminded OF the big shower they had in
the days of Noah, which we have a
faint recollection of reading about in
our youthful days. For two hours, it
Just poured in torrents, GgerAowiDg
gullies. and running Burton's low quar-
tered shoes.
The crops since the late rains have
improved most wonderfully, and our
farmers are all busy at work, planting
out "tatern vines.
SALLY ANN,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-06-29
ChataigRicr Dots.
Dry weather again.

Dry weather again.
Our crops are looking well.
Quite a number have left for the
Springs this week.
Rev. B. Branchc spent few days in
Lafayette during the week.
DR.. Willie cay, Jimmy Lafeur and
Robert Q. Haruey spent a few days in
Opelousas this week.
Mrs. T. S. Fontenot and charming
daughter, Miss Bathilde of OpelOusas,
spent a few days in Chataignler, visit
ing friends an relatives.
Miss Rosa Hardey, left last Sunday
for Lafayette aud Lake Charles where
she will make lengthy visits,
Messrs D. P. Laheur and little son,
J. B. Ardoin, A. GIullet, ID. Courville,
V. Savoie and Ursin Miller, returned
last Saturday from Pascagoula, Miss,
where they spent several days at that
beautiful summer resort.
Mr.. p. Gerac, of Lafayette accompan-
led by his charming daughter Estelle
and his geniel son, Henry, spent some
DAYS during the week as the guest of
Rev. Father Branche.
Miss Gerac and her brother came out
to take part in the singing last Thurs
day, for the First Communion, and her
sweet voice and his siIvery solos on the
Cornet, added much to the little choir of
Chatalgnier.
Last Thursday, the annual First Com
mnniGI took place in the Catholic
Church at Chataignier during which
some 35 dear little children were admit
ted to their First CommuDion. The ex
ercises and ceremonies in the little
chapel on that day, as we'll as on those
of every OCCASION OF the kind, were
beautiful grand and Solemn, Six
months of teaching training aud in
structions by Father Rranche, in pie
pairing these children, were beautifully
manifested by such order 10 the church,
such reverence maintained by the con-
gregati0n that packed the church to its
utmost, and by the angelic grace that
beamed on the downcast countenance
of the children as they advanced order
The singing for the occasion was
grand.
The little organ, whose keys under
the gentle touch Of Miss Rosa Hardey,
pealed forth such melody, combined
with the responding silvery voices of
the choir under the management of
Mrs. D. Laheur and assisted by Miss
Gerac, aud tenored by Mrs. Stephen
Reed, reflected upon 10 that 20 such
singing can compare except in large
towns.
Father BrancIe was assisted by Rev.
P. NJ. Pansier of Vile Plate, who offici-
ated at the alter, and then addressed
the children in short but spirited man
ner, and Hey. r. NJ. JoQan, who deliver
cd O forcihle and encouraging sermon
in conclusion, intrusted to them, relics,
parting to the important step they had
Just taken. Then Father Branch turn
ed over to the many happy parents,
these dear children with the grace, the
faith. the hope, and the blessings that
every good christian should have.
= ONWARD.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-06-29
OpeiOusas District Conference.

The OpelOusas District Conference of
the Methodist Episcopal Church, South,
convened in the Methodist Church,
Opelousas, June Goth, at 10 o'clock a. m.
Rev. S. S. Keener, p. E. in the chair
After religious services, Rev. A. E. Clay
of Franklin, was elected Secretary.
The roll beirg called, the following
yninisters responded to the call of their
inames: r. S. Isbell, Opelousas; II. S.
d Johns, Washington; r. NJ. Bleeker,
Rayne r. Harry, Lafayette J. T. Da-
Wis, Lake Charles A. E. Clay, Frank
lin; J. n. Medlock, New Iberia C. B..
Carter, Morgan City J. E. Deuson, Alb
beville; w. j. Sweeney, Cameron. A
large number of lay delegates were
present from almost all parts of South
Western Louisiana.
After appointing various committees,
the Rev. s. s. Keener called for repoft to
from the parts as indicated above.
The reports showed great increase,
especially at Lake Charles, where there
has been great deal of immigration.
There has been many accessOns to the
Church in all the District. The work
of the Conference progressed very liar-
moniously, and after u delightful and
profitable session, adjourned Saturday
evening, to meet next year at Patter-
sonviIle.
Delegates to the annual Conference,
which meets next December at Baton
Rouge, were elected as follows: DR.. E.
w. Cushman, Washington q. L. Black
shear, Opelousas Capt. j. N. Pharr, St.
Mary A. M. Mayo, Lake Charles.
Daring the session, Rev. DIR. Hunni-
cut, President of Centenary College,
jackson, La. spoke on Christian educa-
tion, and took up a collection in aid of
his College, and $500, was raised, which
being added to the $500. raised In La
fayette last year, and the gift of Capt.
J. N. Pharr of st. Mary of 5000, makes
n grand total of $4,000, for Centenary
College from this District. The whole
endowment, as stated by Rev. DIR. Hun
sieut, is nearing $4,000.
Religious services were held daily in
the Methodist Church, during the entire
session. Tie kind people of Opelousas,
threw open their doors to the ministers
and delegates from distance, wlo de-
parted, satisfied that Opelousas' hospi
tality was of the very best. j.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-06-29
Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage licenses have
been issued by the Clerk of Court, fol-
the week ending June g2, 1885:
l.. n. Banks, Alice johnson,
Dan. Scott, Mary Simeon,
Senca VeillOn, Marie r. Mannel,
Leo j. Fontenot. Berthe Veillon,
Armas Durio. Edmonia Deville,
@. w. Humble, Josephine P. Firth,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-06-29
LUCaUs ORTEGO.
NOTICE !.
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE.
New Orleans La NAV II. 1889,

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE.
New Orleans, La, May II, 1889.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler ha, filed notice of his intention
TO make final proof ill support of his claim, and
that said proof Will he made before the Judge,
or in his absence the Clerk OF the COnrt at
Crowley, La, Oh Saturday, July 9th. 1889, viz;
FLAVlUs HI. H.THAOMPSON,
who made homestead entry No. 67l3 for the
southwest quarter section township I, south
range 2 east, Louisiana meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF said land, viz:
Portals Andrepont, Joseph McGee, Theogene
Richard, Pierre Richard, all of Acadia
parish, La.
ANY person who desires TO protest against the
allowance OF such proof, or who knows of any
substantial reason. under The law and the reg
nlations of the Interior Department, why such
proof should not he allowed Will be given an
opportunity at the above mentioned time and
place to cross-eNamine the witnesses OF said
claimant, and to offer evidence in rebuttal OF
that submitted by claimant.
THOMAS j. BUTLER.
May 1s-6t Register.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-06-29

At ball held at Anse- aux-PaiIes, in
this parish, on Sunday last, difficulty
occurred between Adam E. Manuel and
Onezime J. Foutenot, in which the
former came to his death. 1t seems
that Manuel, who was intoxicated, com-
lnenced quarrel with Fontenot, and
shot at him twice with pistol, one ball
passing through the leg OF his pants,
and one through his foot, inhicting an
ugly wound, Fontenot then drew his
knife and stabbed his assailant in the
breast with such effect that lie died on
Wednesday. -FoRtenot was arrested,
and is now in Jail awaiting judicial in-
vestigation.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-06-29

We desire to make the DEMOCRAT a
shanseiaOid necessity" and welcome
onest in every family throughout our
narish, To do this we must make it in
feresting and to make it interesting we
must have the cooperation and good
will Of the people. We invite cores
nondenee from all parts of the parish on
matters of public interest. Give US yonr
local items, and We will do our share
toward giving yoa a paper that you will
lse glad TO receive.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-06-29
NOTICE..

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
New Orleans, La, May H. 1859.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice Uf his Intention
to make final prVrf III support OF his cltiin anu
that said proof will he mate before the Juuse,or
III his absence. tho Clerk OF the district Court,
at Opelousas Louisiana, on Monday, Jniy lst,
1889, VIZ:
LUCaUs ORTEGO.
who made Homestead Eutry No. 1878 for
the southwest ol southeast quarter and cast
of southwest quarter section II, TOWNSHIP 4,
soul h range / west. Louisiana meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
OF said land, viz:
Joseph Ian .renau, Jr., Darius Soileau, Rose
mond Landrcnau, Landry Laliaye, all OF st.
Landry parish Louisiana,
ANY person WHO desires to protest against
the allowance of such prs;of, or who knows Ut
any substantial reason, under the law ana tho
regulations OF the Interior Department, why
such proof should not be allowed, will De gwen
an opportunity at the above mentioned time
and place to cross-examine the witnesses OF
said claimant and to offer evidence III rebuttal
OF that submitted by claimant.
THOMAS J. BUTLER,
May 1S-Gt Register.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-06-29

A precocious youth, known as Turk
Alexander, and over whose head the
suns of thirteen summers has passed,
was arrested at Big Cane, on Monday
last, and brought to town, where he
was given quarters in the parish Jail.
He is charged with having committed
a criminal assault upon the person of a
little girl, only eight months old. All
the parties are colored.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-06-29

The Social Club entertainment on
Wednesday night last proved another
grand success, and added new laurels
to the fame of the Club. Press of busi-
ness, caused by "b,ief work., which
must be in readiness for the meeting
of the Supreme Court, on Monday next,
precludes us from giving full and de-
tailed account of the performances, as
we had intended. Will endeavor to
make up the loss en- some future occa-
sion.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-06-29

The display Of fireworks to be used
in connection with the grand Fourth
of July" celebration in town, promises
to eclipse anything of the kind ever at
tempted in this section. Among other
attractions are two immense fire bali
oons, which will be turned loose for the
amusement Of the public. The fire.
works will be under the management
OF that veteran Joseph Frozard, which
is guarantee that the display will be
first class ia every respect
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-06-29

The New Iberia Enterprise says: "For
she information of persons desirous of
carrying baggage with them on the oc-
casion of the excursion to New Orleans,
nm ,Jnly 18th, it ia announced that there
will he a baggage car attached to the
train aud that arrangements have been
made for the delivery OF baggage in the
city Excarsionists are are msIa snseslaly yy,ass re-,
fheir addresses ON thire packages"
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-06-29

Little Johnny was taken in to see his
new baby brother. After good look
ut him he asked: nDid baby come from
heaven, mama % Yes, J0huny; God
sent the little dear to US. " nWell,,,
said Master johnny, after annother in
spection of the round bald head. "
wonder what kind of a barber they've
got mp there. He's given him q pretty
close cut, think
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-06-29

Prof. Hansome has just arrived in our
town from Paris, and has kindly con-
sented to give a "Greasy Goose Tourna
nent" on the Fourth, for the especial
benefit of our country visitors. The
worthy Prof. hopes to greet large
number of country friends On the occa-
sion, and guarantees them lots of fun
and an enjoyable day.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-06-29
DIED.

Near this town, ON Thursday, June 81,
JOE. GILLESPIE WILLIAMS, youngest
child of P. D. Williams and Lille Good
loe, aged . years, months and days.
The funeral services will be solemn
lied at the Methodist Church, this {Fri-
day. at 5 O'Clock, p. III. Friends and re-
latives are invited to attend.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-06-29
A. p. MCNEIL.
Architect and Builder.
OPELOUsAs, LOUISIANA

UPELOCsAS, LOUISIANA.
DLANS. Specifications and Estimates furnish
II ed for all manners of buildings on the most
reasonable terms. Contracts taken for all kinds
OF work, in brick, iron. stone and wood. Mate
rial furnished for repairs and construction if
ed to with dispatch. All work flrst-class and
satisfactio guaranteed. Orders directed to P,
o; Box G. I'll receive prompt attention.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-06-29
717n1C1aL ADVERTssEmENT
c1rCA~/>crosNHNH"
NOTICE. F..

LAND OFFICE, at New Orleans
June 27th, IL
Notice is hereby given that tne Ioito
named settler has fled notice OF ner III
to make final proof in support ol H. nef
and that said proof will be maze De1ut et
Judge or in has absence the CIelk Oh nc .no
trict Court, at Opelousas, La, OH ''oh9
July 22d, 1889, viz:
AMELIA FUSELEER,
Widow of Ernest Fusilier, so
who made homestead entry No. So4' ior
west half of northeast quarter, sectlon
townships, southrange east Loulslan'
ridan. .aoa +o ~,
she names the following witnesses 20 pl
her continuous residence upon, ana cuiti'a't
of said land viz: ,., Mammal
Paul F. FontenOt, Jean Bite. Simon MaHHS St
Ldsfic Aucuin and Emile Z. FOntenot all Vi ot
Landry parish, La.
Any person who desires to protest asaipS
the allow ance OF s,tch proof. or VINO knows y, "a
any substantial reason, under the law anu tmC ~,
OF the Interior Department VIZ
such proof should not be allowed, Will oe Sln S en
an opportunity at tho above mentioned liint at
and place to Cross-tAamine the "ithtoses y "
said claimant, and to offer evidence In repo'th'
of that submitted by claimant
THOMAS J, BUTLER,
June 15-6t. heSiS'eh'
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-06-29

We are Informed that during fight
which took place on Sunday last, near
Church Point in Acadia parish, IL colored
man named Louis Chariot, was shot
through the heart and killed. His slay-
er, colored man, whose name we have
not learned, made his escape, and at
last accounts had not been apprehended.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-06-29
Look - E.nnk ~

The Grand Celebration on the 4th
will be incomplete, unless you visit
Barnett & Sons Art Gallery and leave
yotr negative for some of those beau
tiful pictures that they are making daily.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-06-29
Notice to Contractors.

VHNHE Contract for building bridge across
IL bayou Fuslicr at Arnaudvlle will be
sold to the lowest bidder on the 9th day of
July, 1889, at II O'Clock III. on sito of bridge
Specifications may be ascertaned by apply
ing at Arnaudvillc to
l.. Nj. ROGER.
J. b BERGERON, or
June D. 'S9.at X. B. WILKINS. =
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-06-29
To the Front.

In point of merit, the Barnett's ale
always at the front. With their light
ming process, they will take your mega
tive and finish your Photo in the short
est possible time. Will remain until
July 4th.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-06-29
MARRIED.

At Carencro, Lafayette parish, on
Tuesday, June 25th, by Rev. Father
Welltie, Mr.. EDMOND DARBY and Miss
EMELIE COUyILLON.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-06-29

Ii you want some smiles taken, go to
Harnett's. The Dallmeyer lens gives
the most pleasing effects of any lens
made. They nse it.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-06-29

Any one having good Winchester,
which they are willing to sell at low
price, can find a cash purchaser by call
lug at the DEMOCRAT office.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-06-29

Piso's Remedy for Catarrh is sold by F.
E. Bailey Druggist. Price 80 cents.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-06-29
BELLE CHENEY SPRINGS,

FNsHEsE FAMOUS PIONEER SPRINGS of st.
u Landry. are now open to the public. The
bath houses have been thoroughly overhauled
and every thing is in first class condition. Good
boats in the Lake to fish-good hunting dogs
free to patroDs-g0od pastures-eorn and oats
always on hand. Board per day $780, Double
houses. 70 cts, single houses, so cts, per day,
without board.
For further information, address,
IT. L. ERLTCU,
Bayou ChIcOt,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-06-29

Photos Of the Court house, the Ope-
iousas Female Institute and the Farm
ers Union Picnic for sale at Barnetts'
Get copy.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-06-29
Se'A'ECE :!

E1ROM and after July lst, 1889, the Dog
II Ordinance will be strictly enforced in
this town, Persons having valuable bngs bad
better apply to the undersigned for the prop
er tags. &. f. BURR.
June 22-2t HlTuwn Constable.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-06-29
NOTICE.

TENHE next Parish Union meeting Of Saint
Il Landry will meet i'll Pine Prairie, the
first Thursday in July. full attendance is
expected as the Election Of Parish Officers
will take place.
BY order OF the President.
June-S, 1889. G. 4. HAWKINS, Sec,y.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-06-29

F. IIERERT, Proprietor,
June %, 2,Ig.