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The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-05
NO. Is.
JUDICIAL NOTICES
JUDICIAL NOTYCEB,
DUBLIC SALE.
Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No. 4S88.

r'ootoe Cosft, E@fssh V ot. LSnGfy, No. @S6S.
Estate OF FRANCOIS NORM AND WIFE, MAR.
GUERrTE SIDALIsE LEaRR.
BY vi-tue of an order of the Honorable the
Probate Court in and for the parish of Saint
Landry, there will be sold at public auction,
to the last and highest bidder, by che
undersigned or or any duly 9ualiasa
store in Grand Coteau, in the parish Of gt.
Landry, on WEDNESDA ?, January i6, 1885,
the following described property, belonging to
the estate of FRANCOIS NORM and wife, Mar
guerite Sidalise L6ger, deceased, late of the
parish of st. Landry, to-wit:
l. Fifty-seven arpents of woodland situat.
ed in prairie des Femmes, parish OF st. Ian
dry, bounded north by Felix Miller and 9TH
ers, east by bayou Fuselier, south by CSlanisO
NORM and west by bayou Bourbeux.
g Ninety-nine and one-half arpents of prai.
rie land situated in prairie Basse, near Grand
Coteau, in said parish, bounded on the north
by widow Jean Bte Robin and others, east
by bayou Bourbeux, south by C6lanise 10
rim and west by Valsin Richard and others.
3. One lot of beds and bedding, consisting
of one feather bed, one mattress, two guiEtS,
one blanket. six eounterpanes and seven
sheets.
A. One small trunk
Terms and Conditions.-One-ha half of the pur.
chase price cash on the day Of sale, and the
balance in two equal and annual instalments
from the day of SALE Purchasers for the
credit portions to furnish promissory notes
with good personal surety in solido Co the
satisfaction of the administrator. The notes
to bear eight per cent annual interest from
maturity, secured by a special mortgage and
vendors privilege on the land to insure the
payment thereof, as well as attorneys fees,
fixed at ten per cent, in case of suit to enforce
payment. The notes made payable to the
order of the administrator. The land to be
sold in four lots as nearly equal in extent az
possible. DAVID MECHE,
Dec. Is, 1883. Administrator.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-05
s. HERIFF's SALE.
District Court Parish Of St Landry. No 1883

Instruct Court, Pdrtsh OF ST Ldnd1,y, No. 1893
Vincent Boagni VS.. Armand WarteDle ct Ais.
By virtue of writ of fieri facias issued out
of the 18th Judicial District Court in and for
the parish of st. Landry, in the above euti-
tied and numbered suit, will proceed to sell
at public auction to the last and highest bid
der, at the Court House in the town Of Opel
ousas, parish of st. Landry, on SATURDAY, I,
the 18th day Of January, A. d. 1889, at ii a.
M, the following described property, to.wis:
A certain plantation near Gradnigo Island,
in this parish, about four miles northwest Of
the town of Opelousas, together with all the
buildings and improvements thereon, con-
tanning about one thousand acres, more or
less, being bounded north by Gus. e. Dnpr6
and Lucien Dupre, south by Isaac DupFS. col
ored, Victor Ramas, colored, Etienne PitEe,
eolored, and property belonging to Alicia
Joubertie, wife of Henry Lastrapes (now By
James Brown, widow Isaac Dupr6, EyaEiste
Franeoais VALERIE Valmont, Etienne Pitre,
Mrs. Henry Lastrapes and public read lead
ing to Big Woods) and by property OF John
Simons, east by property of heirs of john 81
mons and by property of widow Edmond G.
Dupre, west by Francois Antoine Pitre LnoW
by J. Meyers g. Co., or Western Lou
isiana Land Co., Moses Hilman, Sr., and Lou.
isa Bell, wife Of Eugene Bell being same pro-
perty Lastie Dupre had acquired of Caroline
Vanhille. widow, Lucius j. DupE6, deceased,
by act before Laurent Dupre, Notary Public,
December lIth, 1877, saving and accepting
the portions of said property, sold by said
WartelIe to Louisa Bell, wife of Eugene Bell,
to Moses Martin or Hilman, to Osborn Eaglin,
to Etienne Pitre and to Moses Hilman, Sr.,
together with all the mules, horses, oxen,
carts, all agricultural and aratory implements
appertaining to said place, which said Lastie
Dupre sold to said Wartelle on the 4th day Of
November, 1878, by act before Laarent Du-
Pre-, Notary Public.
Seized in the above entitled suit
Terms-Cash. Z. 8. FONTENOT.
Sheriff of the parish of st. Landry.
Opelousas, Dec. 8, 1888.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-05
Correspondence.
HAAsvILLE, La, Jan. /, 1889.

HAAsvILLE, La, Jan. /, 1889.
EDITORS COURIER:
We have been blessed with fine wea
ther since the coming of Christmas.
Everything has been very quiet there
has been no rOwdyism and little or no
drunkenness. The people have kept
steady at work.
Now we hear the farmers talking of
growing the next crop, discoursing over
! the best plans and modes G. SO doing,
the crops to be planted and how to cul-
tivate them. One thing | notice is,
that the small farmers are going more
inteocane growing; not on large scale,
but few acres for home use. With the
use OF the small horse mill and evapora-
tor, the farmer can in q few weeks
grind and convert several acres of cane
into very nice syrup. Mr.. VIM. Feigle,
of Elm bayou, operated small mill
and evaporator very successfully this
past fall. Besides making for himself
many gallons Of fine syrup, he worked
up considerable cane for his neighbors.
learn of others who speak of purchas-
ing small mills next fall to grind their
cane at home.
From present prospects believe that
there will be an increased acreage
planted in corn and hay crops. Oats
planted in November and the first of
December are looking unusually 4ine.
The sugar yield on the BarBreck, St.
Peters and Anchorage plantations, ,is
reported to be very good. Barbreck
made something near 27O hogsheads of
sugar. st. Peters and Anchorage fell
somewhat short of that amount, but
made excellent crops. The Star Sugar
Refinery made, | have been told, little
over ,000, 900 pounds of sugar.
A number of the successful farmers
on bayou Beuf and vicinity have, dur
ing the past month, planted out nice
orchards Of frait trees. Capt. A NJ.
Haas has young orchard Of several
acres planted III pecan trees. Some
very fine fruit ia grown in this section
of country. Mr.. L. Perrin formerly of
Paris, France, has located in Haasville,
and will cultivate large vegetable
garden also give attention to the sue
cessful growing of fruits and rare flow
ers.
Wishing the COURIER and its read
ers a Happy New Year, am,
Yours, ILLINOIS.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-05
Notice to Taxpayers

hereby give notice to all persons concerned
that the Roll of 1883 has been delivered to me
and that l am prepared to collect ali State,
Parish, Corporation Criminal, Levec and Poll
Taxes for the year 1888.
Persons owing taxes on movAbles only will
become delinquents on and after October lst
next, and persons owning real estate will be-
come delinquents unless the taxes on same
are paid prior to January ISL 1889.
Come and pay your taxes in time, to avoid
me the unpleasant duty of adding costs
thereto.
Il. S. FONTENOT,
Sheriff and OK officio Tax Collector
septl5tf Parish of St Landry.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-05

Two little piccaninnies went out hunt
ing near town last week, and one of
them wounded a squirrel which got enc
tangled in bunch of moss and was cap.
tured by Nimrod No |. Nimrod No. 2
got glimpse of the squirrels eyes peer
ing through the moss, and, fearing that
Bunny's frantic efforts to escape would
prove successful, he banged away at the
bunch, filling his companion's hand
with bird shot and putting quietus on
poor Bunny at the same time. They
then concluded that they had glory and
game enough for one day and went to
see the doctor.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-05
EDUBLIC SALE.
Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No. 1905
ESTATE OF GERAsIaIE FoNTENoT.

Probate Court, Parish of ST. Landry, No. 47e5
ESTATE OF GERAsDIE FoNTENoT.
By virtue of an order of the Honorable the
Probate Court in and for the parish of Saint
Landry, there will be sold at public auction,
to the last and highest bidder, by tbe under
signed administrative or any duly qualified
auctioneer, at the last residence of the deeeas-
ed, in Old Grand Rsairie, parish of st. Lam
dry, on THURSDAY, January oath, 1889,
to the estate Of Gerasime F0ntenot, deceased,
late of the parish of St. Landry, towit:
/. The plantation upon which the deceased
last resided, situated in Old Grand Prairie,
bounded ON the north by property of Mrs.
Ezra Martin formerly Mrs. John Smith1, on
the south by same, on the east by lands sup
posed to belong to Moore, on the west by Oz6-
me Fontenot, containing one hundred and
sixty arpents, with oil the buildings and i'm
provements thereon
2. One dun color d Creole horse.
3. One dun colorea cow with calf
4. One two-year old dun co1ored heifer.
5. One branding iron.
6. One lot of plows and gears.
Z. One twO-horse wagon.
8. One clock. %
q. Household furniture.
TO- Crockery aud kitchen utensils.
Ii. One loom, &c. II
Terms and Conditions. The land to be-sold
on o credfL OF one anu Two years Aroih Tue uay
of sale--ten per cent on the whole adjudica-
tion to be paid cash on the day of sale. Pur-
chassrs to give and grant special mortgage
and vendors privilege upon the land until
full and entire payment of principal and in
terest, and in addition thereto to give one
good and solvent security to the satisfaction
of the administrative notes TO bear interest
at eight per cent per annum from maturity
until paid All movable property to be sold
for cash on the day of sale.
LOUISA SNUFF,
Dec. %, 1888. Administrative.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-05
PROPOSALS.

SEALED PROPOSALS for repairing the
~ frame work of the roof of the Court
House, putting new roof thereon, ceiling the
Court Room and painting certain portions of
the building will be received at the office Of
the Clerk Of the District Court until Monday,
Jan. IA, 1889, at u NJ. The work to be done
as per plans and specifications on Ale in said
office. Bids to be addressed to the under.
signed, Chairman of Committee on Repairs,
and to include all the work to be done. The
contractor will be required to furnish suit
able bond. The Committee reserves the right
to reject any or all bids.
Suggestions concerning the mode and man
ner Of doing said work will be thankfully re-
ceived. E. NJ. BOAGNI,
Chairman Committee on Repairs.
Opelousas, Jan. S. l889-2t.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-05

We thonght we had noticed a couple
of weeks ago, a peculiarly pleasant sort
Of a Smile wreathing the handsome
cohntenance of our friend DR.. A. j..
Bercier, and a few days since we OBJ
served the sa9e sort of a contraction
lurking abop the lips and eyes of an
other of our friends, Mr.. Robert Chach-
ere. With the inquisitiveness Of the
average newspaper man we thereupon
began to make inquiries as to the cause
of these persistent evidences Of pleas
ure and satisfaction, and were answer
ed with the one VOID "Girls!" That
was a satisfactory explanation. We
know how it is ourselves.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-05
Epoch.

The transition from long. lingering
aud painful sickness to robust health
marks an epoch in the life of the indivi-
dnal. Snch Il remarkable event is treas
nred in the memory and the agency
whereby the good health has been at
tanned is gratefully blessed. Hence it
is that so mneh is heard in praise of
Electric Bitters. So many feel they
owe their restoration to health, to the
use Of the Great Alternative and Tonic.
If you are troubled with any disease or
Kidneys, Liver or Stomach. of long of
short standing, you will surely find re-
lief by use Of Electric Bitters. Sold at
Soc and 81 per bottle at F. E. Bailey's
Drugstore. 8
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-05
cHERIFF's SALE.
District Court, Parish Of ST. Landry, No 1928

DaatTact C0Mrt, PGrssh OF 81. LdatGTy, No. io1SSo
lohn Chaf9e 8 Sons VS.. chas. J. Thompson.
By virtue of an writ of aeri 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, 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 SATuK-
at ii A. NJ, the following described prop
erty, to-wit:
1st The undivided one-sixth interest of
Charles j. Thompson in and to the below des.
cribed tract of land and Improvements bought
hy said C. j. Thompson from Mrs. Lucy
Heath, wife of Bingham Cushman
ID. The undivided one-sixth interest of
Charles j. Thompson in and to the below des-
cribed tract of land bought by said G. D.
Thomson from Mrs. Elizabeth p. Waller,
widow, tO-wit:
A tract of land situated in The parish of st.
Landry and living on Bayou BGuf, bounded
north by ST. Peters plantation, south by
Cumberland plantation, east by lands OF Ja-
cob IT, Payne and west by bayou BGut, 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 and Conditions. Property TO be sold
on credit of 10 months, purchaser to furnish
reservation of vendors privilege and special
( mortgage upon the property sold, and bear
1 ing 8 per cent interest from date until paid.
r. s. FONTENOT,
Sheriff of the parish Of 81. Landry
Qpelousas Dec. 1, 1885,
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-05

NIOTICE.-U. s. Land Office, New Orleans
In La, Nov. u, 1883. Notice is hereby given
that the following named settler has filed mo-
tice of his intention to make final proof in sup
mort of his claim, and that said proof will be
made before the Judge or, in his absence, The
Clerk of the District Court, at 0pelonsas, Ia,
ON Thursday, January 10th, 1889, viz.
Jean B. MILLER.
who made Homestead Entry No. 1892,
for the n Il /, Sec. 80, Tp 6, r ! r., Lou
isiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
lien aas pf Of said land. VIZ: oneaip @ Ledouz and
Anguste Ledoux, of st. Landry parish, La,
Edgar Aguiliard J, of Acadia parish, La, and
Lonis MI. Courville of ST. Landry parish, La.
! THOMAS j. BUTLER,
Dec, /. 88, st. Register.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-05

WA regret that the ball given here
by The Corona Band Of Washington last
Saturday was not financis success
though 10 every other respect it was a
brilliant affair the music was.delight-
fal, Vie arrangements admiral g, and
sall who attended had d most enjo5ab,l
atlme from beginning to end.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-05

lie Christmas and New Year holi-
days have passed without any serious
accident to chronicle. A few rough
andttumble reRcontres, with too much
tangle-foOt as the motive power, and a
few scratches and bruises fill up the
chapter Of accidents and casualties. as
lar as We have learned.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-05

a good way to begin the new year is
BIZ subscribing to the COURIER and
illeFeby secure tho choice of one Of
those valuable books rge are offering rs
pFeinians free to oil lew Subscribers,
and to ali old subscribers who settle
mn 10 flDfa
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-05
Personal.

Misses Gussie johnson and Jennie
jackson, OF Cheneyville, are here spend-
ing some time among friends.
Messrs. Edwar and Albert Estorca
nave been in town this week on visit
to relatives and friends.
Mr.. Albert Bloch, who has been at.
tending medical lectures in New Or
leans, came home to spend New Years
day with his relatives and friends.
Miss Eva Williams is on a short visit
to the Crescent City.
Miss Lncie Estorge, who for the past
few months has been at school in New
Iberia, visited Opelousas in the early
part of the week.
Mrs. d. Lafond, of LAFAYETTE. with
her daughters, Misses Alice and Del
phine, made brief visit to relatives
here this week.
Mr. Isaac Roos returned from short
trip to New Orleans few days since.
o ALI the boys who came from school to
remain during the holidays, have gone
back to resume their studies.
Messrs. Leon Wolff and Phil Jacobs.
two of Washington's solid business
men, were on a brief visit here last
Sunday
I, A. Clayton Esq, of Cataro, was
IN town last Monday. Mr.. G. is one of
the most active aud Jealous members
of the Farmers Alliance, and we are
pleased to learn, has been appointed
State Agent of that worthy organiza,
ton, with headquarters at New Orleans.
DIR. d. W. Foster, of Plaisance, was
in town this week working up the
prohibition interests.
Messrs. r. Zernott and A. j. Muller,
OF Washington, paid our Office an ap-
preciated visit last Wednesday,
DIR. j. E. Gardiner, of New Orleans, a
former resident of our town is here on
brief visit. His many friends were
pleased to meet and greet him with tho
usual compliments of the season.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-05

The Eiffel Tower. Mt Paris, now ex-
ceeaing 600 feet, is the tallest structure
in the world The Great Pyramid Of
Gizell, which has held that proud posi-
ton from the date of its completion to
tile present time, towers above the
desert TO height of only 543 feet So
there is something neW under the
sum-
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-05

The fact that our office was closed OH,
New Years day, and thatewe have had
4 compile of briefs to print for aubmis
eion I'd the Circuit Court this week, nc
eaants for any deficiencies that may be
observed ii this issue.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-05

The old year went ont with cold and
rain and the new year came in with
mud and slush, but Wednesday morn
ing opened bright and clear. The bal
ance Of the week. however, was any
thing but pleasant.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-05

THE sounds of the fire cracker and
torpedo have "petered out" but the
nelodi0us strains of the tin horn aud
toy drum still linger to revive our
drooplng spirits mot liquid).
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-05

Mr.. John s. Darby has opened m
Oyster Saloon opposite the COURIER Of.
Gee, and Ii prepared to serve up this
delicious bivalve In d style 20 suit the.
most fastidi01s. Fish and crabs are
also kept on hand and sold at reason
able prices.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-05

The little son Of Mr.. Geo. Moriarty
fell from the horse IN was riding, a few
days ago, and was picked up in an in
sensible condition. We are glad to
knew, however, that he sustained no
serionssinjnry
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-05

The court of Appeals. Third Circuit,
opened 4 session here Thursday, Judges
Cbegc and Perry presiding.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-05

The Scientific American referred to
in another column. is the very best
publication IN this country for those
interested il science, engineering, me
.citanics, inventions, etc A copy of the
Scientific American may be seen at the
snffice Of this paper, where subscriptions
will be received.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-05
Total .S25, 45e

Mr. jos. ID. Cliflou's Ranch King
Company, under llle anagement Of tlie
popular Mr.. e. 3. Basye, gave three
performances at Social Club Hall this
week tn delighted audiences. This.
company rawTa among the best, and
giyes general satisfaction wherever
they naay.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-05

For the best and cheapest oysters,
fish, crabs and shrimp go to Vilaseca's,
opposite tlle Market House. Also good
board and lodging furnished
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-05

Sealed proposals. for the repair of the
Court House roof, &C., are advertised
for ID another column. Send in your
bids By Monday, Jan. Ia, at l2 m.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-05

a watch for only two dailars and fifty
cents, warranted to keep gobd time, at
II Mornhinyeg's jewelry store.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-05
Don't

Snffer any longer with that painfnl
wound. DR.. Tichenor's Antiseptic will
relieve from pain and heal the wounds,
Price so cts.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-05

The continuation of our account of
The sight seeing in Mexico with the
National Editorial excursionists will ap-
near next week.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-05

Commence tile new year by paying
i years subscription 10 the COURIER,
and receive free one of oar book pre-
miumS.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-05

1T R. Sandoz &c Bro. have large
stock of Carriages, Hacks, Buggies,
Gigs, etc, which they arc selling at the
lowest LIKING prices Call and inspect
the fine assortment nov on hansl.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-05

The Goyernor has appointed the fol
lowing Assessors q. s. Taylor, St-.
Landry wv. e. Clleyis, Acadia; .. M.
Martin, st. Martin @. H. 0Rryan,
Vermilion A. ". Saucier, Avoyellea.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-05

The progressive business man never
tires III the effort to command trade,
mud only the great advertisers are the
great business successes of the present
az Philadelphia Times.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-05

Renenber that the Building Associa-
tio1 viii sell $1,000 next Monday See
advertisement.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-05
TSl TOWN TAx.E.&YERg.

YEyHE attention OF the Taxpayers Of the
j. town of Opelousas is called to tho fact
that their taxes are now due and must %
paid ON or before Dec. 3lst in order 90 avoid
costs, ROBERT CHACHERE,
Acting Collector. Town Of Opelonsaa
Dec. Is, 1883.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-05

i meeting of the Parish School Board
MIN Be held on Tuesday next, Jan 8.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-05

Vilaseca's Ladies' Oyster Saloon is
fitted up in first class style, and the la
dies can rely on good treatment and
prompt attention and the best the mar
ket affords.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-05

The public schools will reopen
throughout the parish next Monday.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-05

The Police Jury will meet onaMon-
dsy, Jan. 2lst.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-05
JUDICIAL NOTICES
GHERIFF'S SALE.
District Cour!, Paria> of 81, Landry, No, l445i

~ -
District Court, Paris1 of ST. Landry, No. l4457
]. Meyers & Co. VS.. E. Sumter Taylor.
By virtue of an order of seizure and sale is
sned out of the HonWable the Thirteenth
judicial District Court Yin aud for the par
ish of St. Landry, in the above entitled and
numbered suit, l will proceed to sell at pub
lie auction to the last and highest bid
der, at the Court House in the town of Opel
ousas, parish of st. Landry, on SATURDAY, ).
the 9th day of February, A. D. 1889, at II a
M, the following described property, to-wit ::
A certain tract or parcel of wood land, sit
uated partly within the corporate limits of
the town Of Opelousas, bounded on the north
by lands of Miss Mary Burr, on the south by
lands of DIR. Vincent Boagni, ON the eaSs by
Morgan's La. & Texas Railroad, and on the
west by lands of Miss Mary Burr.
Seized in the above entitled suit
Terms-Cash. T. s. FONTEN0T,
Sheriff of the parish of St Landry.
Opelousas, Jan. S, 1889.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-05
@oIr1ething Re1iaIble.

For wounds, cuts, bruises, burns OF
scalds, nse DR.. Tichenor's Antiseptic
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-05

Tiehenorsa Antisepti Il no longer ssia
trial. II HAS proven its merits and
stands to-day without an egual
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-05

All styles Of fancy printing done at
this Office on short notice at low prices.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-05

The COURIER nfa1ce was honored with
delightful serenade last Saturday
esening from those accomplished must
ciails 0f our sister town, Washington,
tlle popular Corona CorDet and String
baild Az our Aseyll was tie only rep
resentative Of the COURIER con deck
q the time, and as his ear for music is
iaT from ag as we'll developed as his
appetite provisions the gallant
eoFosla's compliment was not suitably
acknowledged sooner Thanks, gentle
men Call again early and often.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-05

When yoh desire i pleasant physic.
try sc. Patrick's Pills. For sale BY Il.
3. Bailey.