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St. Landry democrat., 1889-07-27

Crop reports from all parts of the par
isll continue to be most encouraging. 1t
is simply wonderful to see the change
that has taken place since we have had
sufficient rains-cotton and rice are re-
ported fully as good as last year, while
1t is said the corn crop will be far ahead
of that of 1888. Our farmers are hope
full and are working like beavers, we
predict that our town will be on boom
early this fall.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-07-27

Rev. r. S. Isbell and wife. arrived
home from the Seashore Camp Ground
on Thursday evening the 25th inst.
They are accompanied by their son-in-
law, Mr.. r. r. Redditt and his family,
who come to spend a few weeks with
them. Rev. Mr.. Isbell will fill his usu-
al appointments at Opelousas on next
Sunday morning and night. We are
sure his friends will be glad to vel
come him home and to cheer him with
their presence at Church.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-07-27

At the annual adjustment of Post
masters salaries at Presidential offices,
the following changes have been made
in the State Of Louisiana Alexandria,
$1100 to $1,000; Baton Rouge, $1,000 to
$4,000; Lake Charles, $500 to $1,000 !;
Monroe, $14OO to $500; New Orleans,
$500 to $500; Opelousas $1,000 to
S11OO; Plaquemine, $500 to $140O !;
Shreveport, $4,000 to $24OO.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-07-27

The Democratic Executive Commit
tee of the Third Congressional District
met at New Iberia, on Tuesday last, aad
resolved that convention to nominate
a candidate for Congressman from that
district be convened at Lake Charles,
on the 18th day of August next.
The Republicans Of the District will
hold their convention for like purpose
at Franklin on August 5th.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-07-27

Capt. L. C. Gibbens, of the Mount
Pleasant saw mills on the COurtableau
paid us a pleasant visit on Saturday
last.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Robertson, OF
Moundville, spent Monday last among
friends in town.
| R. S. Wilkins, a prominent merchant
OF Washington, made visit to our town
on Monday.
Miss Diuah Dossman, of Mountain
Bayou Springs, is on visit to friends
in town.
Misses Cecilia Audrus and Annie
Gordon departed on Sundays train for
visit to friends at Garland.
| Henry E. Estorge left on Sunday for
| Ocean Springs, where it is hoped he will
fully recover from the effects of his late
accident
JOS. FirDberg has taken short vaca-
ton, and hied himself away to Texas
on visit to friends.
Miss Minnie Winkler, of our neigh
boring town of Washington, spent last
Wednesday among friends in town.
B. F. Hardesty, of the Washington
ddrOcdte, called at our sanctum on last
Wednesday.
Misses Ef1ic Ealer and Maud DuRoy
departed, on Thursday morning, for an
extended visit to old time friends at
Dayton, Ohio. They were chaperoned
as far as the Crescent City by the ioviai
c. n. Ealer, who will take in'' the
pleasures of the metropolis ere he re-
turns.
Mrs. NJ. NJ. Hayes, of the Opelousas
Female Institute, has been visiting the
sea shore camp meeting lately.
Miss Lille Hardey, of Chataignier, is
on visit to relatives and friends in
town.
Hon. Willis Prescott, of Washington,
cast the light of his countenance upon
our community on Wednesday.
Miss Mary Small, of Evergreen, is
visiting friends in town.
j.. j. Neyland, of Washington, treated |
us to visit on Wednesday.
Miss Bathilde Fontenot is visiting
friends at Grand Prairie.
C. Arthur Roy, of Washington, made
o call upon friends in town on Thurs
day.
T. H. Lewis, Esq, with bis estimable
wife and daughter Bessie, who have
been spending some time at Grand Isle,
'etnrned home Thursday.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-07-27

Town Constable Burr has commenced
the work of thinning out the NANCY,
worthless ours with which our town is
infested, and already quite number
have been made "to bite the dust" We
hope he will continue in the good work
until not one Of the worthless animals
is left to roam our streets.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-07-27

7 Ulysses Thibodeaux, charged with the
killing Of Torrance Daigle, near Church
Point, in Acadia parish, on the 18th inst
was brought before Judge Lewis, on
Monday last, under writ of habeas
corpus. After hearing the evidence in
the case, the Court. remanded the ac-
cused to the parish Jail without the be-
nefit of trial, to await such action as the
Grand Jury may take in the premises.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-07-27

Many thanks to our esteemed towns
man, Henry L. Garland Esq, who is
now IN Paris, taking in" the great Ex-
position, for his courtesy in mailing us
late copies of Paris journals. The ia
Vor will not soon he forgotten.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-07-27
NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE at New Orlean

LAND OFFICE at New Orleans. La,
July II, 1889. s
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the Judge
or in his absence the Clerk of Court, at Opelou-
sas, La, on Monday, August 26th, 1889, viz:
LOUIS VRDRENE,
who made Homestead Entry No. 7121 for the
east J of southeast section is and east / of
northeast or Lot No. one ~ section l9 town
ship south range ", Louisiana meridian
He names the following witnesses to prove
of said land, viz:
Joseph A. Dogue, Theodule Dogue, Benoit
Johnson, Thomas G. Ashford all of st. Landry
parish, Louisiana.
Any person who desires to protest against
the allowance of such proof, or who 'rows of
any substantial reason, under the Law aad the
regulations 0; the Interior Department wtv
such proof should not be aow9a viii d given
an opportunity at the above ma.ee5 "a tine
and place to cross-eXamine he - =, Of saiG
claimant, and to offer eviq crca IT, s.snttal OF
that submitted bystlaimsr,
THCNaS y '.ER,
July 20-6t .gister.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-07-27

The biggest yet. Mrs. j. w. Jackson
presented us Oh Wednesday last, with a
dozen peaches OF mammoth proportions
Two OF the largest measured eleven and
one-half inches in circumference, and
weighed twelve ounces each. Who can
beat itP
St. Landry democrat., 1889-07-27

Mr.. j. p. Smith of Bellevue in this
parish, has lately lost five mules, three
horses, and four mares from glanders.
He has now on his place, six animals
which are afflicted with the disease, but
they are kept completely isolated from
other stock, and the spread Of the mala-
dy is not feared.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-07-27

M. Vitaseca has jnst returned from
New Orleans, where be purchased full
stock of groceries, wines, liquors, and
all varieties Of goods usually found in
tirst-class store. Call at his old stand
near the market, and you will be sur
prised at what an amount of goods you
will get for a small amount of money.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-07-27

Wakeman w. Edwards, Of the parish
of Vermillion, has been appointed by
Gov. Nichols, Judge of the twenty-ffth
Judicial District to fill the lacancy
caused Ay the resignation Of Judge De-
baillon,s pending the,ylection and quail
fication Of his successor.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-07-27

An alteration. took place near Port
Barre, on Saturday last between Hen-
ry Melancon and Foulard Balque, both
colored, during which Balque was stab
bed with a knife, in the hands of Mel
ancon, inflicting wounds which will
probably prove fatal. The would be
murderer escaped, but was afterward ar
rested at Melville, and brought to town
and placed in Jail awaiting judicial in
yestigation,
St. Landry democrat., 1889-07-27
Parish Assessments.
r. E. KERkAM,
Signal Corps Director.

If we would lift those around US to a
higher plane of thou ght and action, We
must be on higher grounds ourselves,
All the law quoted by "Tax Payers y
is probably true it does not however,
smooth, square or tit the subject. The
Board Of Reviewers is to equaIize the
assessment of all properties, and list the
actual value at not less, or in excess and
beyond the actual cash basis. If by it,
the collection OF taxes exceeds the bud
get, the surplus shall lay in the future
to the credit of the parish. Nor should
it be cause of complaint that the State
thus gets at its just dues; it is fair, and
stands in need OF it,
All the facts quoted by "Tax Payers"
are inaccurate. Their figures are 62G7
notices at S2-$12,534. The sherif7s of
fee shows in toto, 1862 notices, actual
cost Of serving, $268, which is all the
sheriff expects the Police Jury to
pay him.
The "miseden scene" of the "Greek
Horse" is intelicitous. A flimsy decep-
ton, now, and for all time to come,
But after all, no one will seriously OBJ
ject to your sitting solemnly astride of
the dead horse, with the bride firmly
in both hands.
SITpcCpIpEp
St. Landry democrat., 1889-07-27

Our young and assidaous townsman,
Chas. w. Lewis Esq, who was admitted
to the practice of law, at the late session
of tie Supreme Court, has formed CO.
partnership with his respected father,
and will continue the practice of their
profession uuder the firm name of Thos.
III. Lewis & Son. We bespeak for our
young friend a prosperous and brilliant
future.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-07-27

The Mount Pleasant Mills, on the
Courtabeau, are making arrangements
for driving business the coming sea-
son. There is now on the yard nearly
a million feet of choice lumber of all
dimensions, and they have, in addition,
nearly 1000 mammoth logs in the bayoa
en- route for the mills. In addition to
their saw-mill is No. Pratt Gin,
where the fieecy staple will be ginned
at lower price than at any other place
in the parish. The propriotors are thor
ough business men, and reliable in all
their business relations, and those hay,
ing use for quantities Of lumber, or cot
ton to gin, will do well to give them a
call,
St. Landry democrat., 1889-07-27

The rates on -four from New Orleans
to Washington, per steamer Alto, has
been reduced to 25 cents per barrel, and
other up freights in proportion. Mer-
chants should give this boat liberal
patronage, and thus keep her in the
trade,
St. Landry democrat., 1889-07-27

Gov. Nichols has issued proclama-
tion naming Tuesday, September Sd,
1889, as the day for holding an election
in the Third Congressional District to
fill the vacancy caused by the death of
Hon. E. T. Gay. 1t is now in order to
trot out the candidates.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-07-27
NOTICE. .

W AM applying, under the provisions OF Act
IL g. of 1888, for Homestead in w of s. ". !
N. E. s. w. and 8, e. N. W. Sec. "a 7. s.
b. W.
June 90 ct. AZELIEN FRuGE,
St. Landry democrat., 1889-07-27

The Police Jury, sitting as Board of
Reviewers, are still in session, and are
making thorough revision of the as
sessment lists. They will probably con-
clude their labors during the coming
week, and their work will result in a
largely increased assessment roll for
our parish. Their action in the prem
ises are generally approved, but as
might have been expected, there are
some individual cases where their course
in raising the assessment has been de-
precated and denounced. We believe,
however, that the conclusions reached
by them are in the main correct, and
that all taxpayers who have felt them
selves aggrieved at the action taken by
the Board, will gladly acquiesce, and
willingly do their share toward placing
our parish ON the road to advancement
and prosperity.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-07-27

Ovide Godeau, Il colored hoodlum,
was arrested on Tuesday, and placed in.
limbo, to answer the charge Of violat-
ing Act 81, and committing an assault
with dangerous weapon with intent to
kill. A jury of his peers will decide his
case at the next term of the District
Court.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-07-27

There will be divine services, with
the Holy Communion, at the Episcopal
church, OpelOusas, to- morrow, Sunday
Ihe 2eth inst, at II O'Clock, Il. M, by
Rev. G. G. Kramer.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-07-27

A new aspirant to public favor, "1he
AdU0cate," has made its debut in our sis
ter town of Washington, the initial
number of which has been received. 1t
is a neatly printed sheet, replete with
local items, and containing a fair
amount of advertising patronage. 1t is
published by Carlos Greig Esq, late of
st. Martin parish, who is Typo of
many years experience, and whose de-
sire is to make paper worthy of the
community in which he has taken up
bis residence. We wish "The Adrocaten
a long continued and prosperous career.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-07-27
BENJAMIN GUHLLORY.

who made Homestead Entry No 1910 for
the northeast Of section IA township south
range west Louisiana meridian
He names the following witnesses to urovs
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of said land, viz:
Ambrose Granger, Sr., Portals GuilIorv.
Hermogene Granger and zepherin Manuel, ali
of St. Landry parish, Louisiana.
Any person WHO desires to protest against
the allowance of such proof, or who knows OF
any substantial reason, under the law and ths
regulations OF the Interior Department, why
such proof should not be allowed, viii be /. iven
an opportunity at the above mentioned tins
and place to cross-examine the witnesses OF
said claimant, and to offer evidence in rebuttaI
of that submitted by claimant.
THOMAS j. BUTLER,
July SGT Register.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-07-27

Major George o. Elms, J. w. Rhorer,
W. c. Satterley and chef de cuisine, are
IN camp in the western part of the par
lsh, where they have number of land
surveys to make.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-07-27

When you visit Barnett & Sons stu
aio don't forget to bring along the ba-
bies. Their photos Of the little ones
are au fat.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-07-27

Last week the Mount Pleasant Mills,
at Washington, shipped several car
loads of Atchafalaya lum Der to the fac
tory of 0. j. Trainor's Sons at New
Iberia. This speaks volumes for the
excellence of the lumber turned out by
the Mount Pleasant Mills, as it is well
known fact that the firm named uses
St. Landry democrat., 1889-07-27
NOTICE.

ST. LANDRY PARISH FARMERS UNION,
Pine Prairie, July 5th, 1889.
Res0lced, That this Parish Union call ON all
Subordinate Unions throughout the parish to
notify the gin owners in their respective vicin-
tiles that they will gin their cotton only at
those gins where they can obtain cotton bag
ging.
BE it further resolued, That the above be pub
lished in the ST. LANDRY DEMOCRBr.
ELI CLARK,
President Parish Union.
G. T. HAWKINS,
Sec'y Parish Union.
July ae5t'
St. Landry democrat., 1889-07-27

President Harrison has appointed
Milton C. Elstner as q, S. District At
torney for the Western District of
Louisiana.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-07-27
Notice

! ESTATE or JEhH it,. So
by virtue of ~" g.
there will he sos NJ s,.s a@
and highest hdI-..
agent or any duly t!t'
the last residence OF .i,'
MamOEtb, parish OF ST. - FI I.+.'
Tuesday, AugT* "a
at 10 o'clock n. m,, the IL o. -f&
property belonging to the e.. ale 81 !.
Landreneau and wife, dec Sett EH-"''~
The premises which was INC 'ast rest
the deceased, situated in Little h4nmf
rish OF st. Landry, cOntaj ulH% ore hlht
pents of land, more or less, leg. tter "
| buildings and imprOven. MS, n"+itt,et
and east by j. ?. J. Lald.e Eau, s9tfth ~
eph Tate and west by TrCFltle 'fWAofj
| Don l.. GuillOry
| A tract of woodland IN the sare oeallt}
| tanning one hundred and twelve ]rlts to+Hu'
| north by Adren Fontenot. 3 uth ltlhtHF
| east by the bayou Joe Marcel, ara #esi ~
| Dire Deslotels and Pierre Vidrine, TO De diFi
| and sold in four equal tracts.
About IT'S head of gentle horned cattle.
About fifty head of wild horned cattle anG
mares ranging in prairie Mamouth, with the
brand.
A lot of mares and geldings ranging also ID
prairie Mamouth, numbering about thirty heaa'
One gentle American mare, very gentle In
harness.
One half breed blue horn, very gentle.
One paint gentle pony.
One gray gentle pony.
One half breed roam hlly.
One wheel barrow.
One lot chairs.
Two pairs fire dogs.
Two barrels rough rice,
IA head of hogs;
twO-hOrse wagon
open buggy;
l corn shelter;
clothes presses,
beds, bedsteads and feather mattresses;
safes;
1sewing machine:
l clock;
silver watch, open face:
double barrel shot gun;
l lot Implements;
tables,
lot of crockcry and pot ware;
stone jars;
Is gallons of lard;
And many other articles too numerous to
mention.
Terms and Conditions All adjudicatons OF
IS and under payable cash, and all adjud1ca-
January next 1897, and the balance in two
equal annual instalments thereafter. Purchas-
ers furnishing their notes with two personal
securities to the satisfaction of the undersigned
Ind the lands remaining specially mortgaged
ind vendors privilege retained in favor of the
leirs until final payment Notes to bear 8 OIo
yer annum interest after maturity. In case Of
ega proceeding for the collection of any Of the
l0tcs or part thereof 10 oIo will be added to
he amount for attorneys fees and other moi
lental expenses. Deeds will be made by acts
,efore Notary Public for the lands, signed by
IL the heirs, being all of age, at the expenses
# the purchasers.
JEAN PIERRE j. LANDRENEAU,
July 13, 1889. Agent.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-07-27

The pay-car of the Morgan road, pass
GU over the rails Wednesday, and the
boys are once more in funds.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-07-27

Pure Honey Vinegar-25 cents per
gallon at the DEMOCRAT Office.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-07-27

BARNETT g. Sons are still alive, and
will continue for few days longer to
make their inimitable photos. Call and
see specimens.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-07-27

A rabid dog belonging to Mr.. Won
Eye, was killed ON his premises a few
days since.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-07-27

Ice Cream at Mrs. Perrault's tomor-
row (Sunday)
St. Landry democrat., 1889-07-27

Barnett & Sons outdoor views are
superb and hard to beat in quality and
price.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-07-27

The water in the Courtableau has
commenced falling, and fishing gear
will soon be in demand.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-07-27
SrEur,..2g. As
MOTTO e.
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE.
New Orleans, La. July is. 1854

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE
New Orleans, La, July Is, 1859.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice OF his Intention
to make final proof i'll support OF his claim, aud
that said proof will be made before the Judge
in his absence, the Clerk of the Court at
OpelOusas, La, on Tuesday, September Sd, 1859.
viz:
OLURIN McCAULEY,
who made homestead entry No. 1889 for tha
southeast quarter section SO township 4, south
range l east, Louisiana meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz:
Trayille Guillory, Joseph Landreneau, John
P. Lateur, Eli Fontenot all of st. Landry Par
ish, Louisiana.
Amy 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 be allowed WILL be given an
opportunity at the above b. tioned time and
place to crOss-examne the Witnesses OF said
claimant, and to offer evidence in rebuttal OF
that submitted by claimant.
THOMAS J. BUTLER,
July 2G6t Register.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-07-27
N0TTCEv =

NOTAR1AL SEALS, Stencils and Rubber
~ Stamps of every description furnished at
low figures. See catalogue at this Office or ap-
ply to FRED L. SANDOZ. OpelOusas. La
St. Landry democrat., 1889-07-27
NOTICE,

NOTICE.
n OST on the road from Vile Plate to Wash
EA ingtOn on Glne 2Sth. 1889, Lady's Gold
Watch with short chain to which hung mi
mature bucket filled with pearls. A fair reward
will be paid by the undersigned for the recov-
cry thereof.
Vile Plate. La, July 13. Y. VIDRINE,
St. Landry democrat., 1889-07-27
OLUBIN NcCAULEY,
July cost
NOTICE..

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE. ,
New Orleans, La, June %, 1859.
Notico is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim and
that said proof will be made before the Judge or
in his absence, the Clerk of the District Court.
at Opelousas, Louisiana, on Monday, Aug. l2th
1890. VIZ: -
St. Landry democrat., 1889-07-27

Plso's Remedy for Catarrh ia sold by T
+. Bailey Druggist. Price so cents.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-07-27
VIL.ASECA.,
NOTICE.

The Trustee Stockholders of the Farmers
Union Commercial Association Qimite6 of the
meet in Opelousas, Thursday, August 1st, 1882
full attendance is earnestly requested, as
business of importance is to be attended to.
c. W. WARD, Chairman.
July 13-3t
St. Landry democrat., 1889-07-27
Witnesses j:
LEONCE SANDOZ,
E. P. GOODWIN.
CHAs. W. DUROY,

have examined the foregoing Act of Incor.
poration, and find nothing therein contained
contrary to law. / therefore approve the
same. JOHN. N. OGDEN,
Dist. Atty, 18th, Judicial District, La.
St. Landry democrat., 1889-07-27
PERSONAL.

Capt. L. C. Gibbens, of the Mount
Pleasant saw mills on the Courtab ableau,
paid US pleasant visit on Saturday
St. Landry democrat., 1889-07-27

Bayou Chicot. July 25th, 1889.
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