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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-08-24
tronage.

We wonde. il the young men.1en
barking on h+s sea Of loaferism Ever
stop to co1., ;ithe cost. Yet there is
nothing SO extensive. It1costs time
whole days, months, years bf it, 1t costs
honor and self-respect and the respect
of your fellow men. 1t costs happiness
in the loss of virtue, morality and inde-
pendence. The man who takes up loaf
ing for his living is the veriest slave
alive. He must submit to the kicks of
fortune because he has not the moral
stamina to fend them off. Go anywhere
and see the well dressed or ragged in
antics that lounge around or stand on
the street corners with cigars in their
mouths, day in and>day out, and You
will have the class who loaf for living.
What good are they but to cumber
Gods green earth, and to eat the food
better men strive SO hard for9 Do
something! Sweep the street, cut cord
wood, dig, shovel, anything honest, but
don't loaf.-Ex.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-08-24

Young men, you are living in fast
age. The humdrum age of fogyism,
with its men of inferior ability enjoy
ing the emoluments of honor and trust,
is fast passing away, and in it's stead
comes an age of enterprise and intelli-
gence, demanding that those who occu-
py places of distinction shall be in every
sense qualified for the position they
hold. To wish to prosper is natural, to
allow a chringing sensitlveness to debar
a master mind from entering the field
Of honorable warfare is derogatory to
the character of an American youth;
and while others, with inferior talents,
tune, are you willing to remain idle and
allow them to reap the harvest which
lies beyond?
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-08-24
NOTHCE!

LAND OFFICE, at New OrIean. La. !,
August 18th, 1889.
Notice is hereby given that the following.
named settler has filed notice of her intention
to make final proof in support of her claim,
and that said proof will be made before the
Judge or in has absence the Clerk Of the Dis.
trict Court, at Opelousas, La, on Monday.
September 30th, 1889, viz:
AMELIA FUsRLEER,
Widow Of Ernest Fusilier,
who made homestead entry No. so4a for the
west half OF northeast quarter section so,
township 5, south range east, Louisiana Me
ridian.
She names the following witnesses to prove
her continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of said land viz:
Lastie Aucoin and Emile 2. Fontenot all of St,
Landry parish, La.
THOMAS J. BUTLER,
Aug A-6t. Register.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-08-24
NOTICE..
LAND OFFICE at New Orleans. La,

LAND OFFICE at New Orleans, La, I
July Il, 1859.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice Of his intention
to make final proof i'll support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the Judge
or in his absence the Clerk of Court, at Opeloll-
saa, La. on Monday, August 26th 1889. viz:
LOEEs vEDRRNE,
who made Homestead Entry No. T12l for the
east of southeast section Is and east of
northeast or Lot No. one ~ section 10 town
ship south range ", Louisiana merilian.
He names the following witnesses 10 prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of SAID land, viz:
Joseph A. Dogue, Theodule Dogu6, Eenoit
Johnson. Thomas G. Ashford all 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 the
regulations OF the Interior Department WHY
such proof should not be allowed, will be given
an opportunity at the above mentioned time
and place to cross-examne the witnesses of said
claimant, ard to offer evidence in rebuttaI OF
that submitted by claimant.
THOMAS j. BUTLER.
Juiy Ittt Register.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-08-24
LOST OR NaHSEAED,

THNHE following School Section notes, to-Uit:
N one note signed by ". ". Duson due OIL
26th of August, 1888, for $5l 24 and interest Ono
note signed by j. NJ. Lyons for $l27 3G4 with in
tercSt, due on Goth of August, 1883. One note
June. 1888, for s49oS with interest. One not,
sighed by d. H. Quirk for SIG 70, with interest
due on 9Th OF June. 1888, and one note signed
by Phillip Landreneau for sI6.42, with glterest
due 9th of June 1888.
Having been placed in charge of the collec.
ton of the foregoing notes by the Auditor OF
Public Accounts of the State of Louisiana, and
naVlnS bcen informed that the said notes have
been lost or mislaid, adopt this method OF
publishing said loss as is required by Article
22S0 OF the Civil Code, and L respectfully re.
quest such information as will lead to their re.
cOyery. JOHN n OGDEN
Aug 245t Dist. Atty, 18th Jud Dist Ia.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-08-24

The good people Of Detroit, Mich,
pays high compliment to the newspa-
per fraternity Of the country, by invit-
ing representatives Of the press to en-
joy the hospitalities that the people of
the West so well know how to bestow,
on the occasion Of the fifth annual con-
vention of the National Editorial Asso-
citation, which convencs in that city
Aug. 27 to 30, inclusive. The pro-
gramme arranges an attractive ming
ling of business meetings and pleasure
trips. Senator Palmer is to entertain
the visitors at his log bouse and stock
farm, the Detroit International Fair is
to open its doors, and boat rides op the
river, together with the customary ban
quet are to serve as recreations.
Our parish will be most ably repre-
sented on the occasion. Mr. l.. 4. San
doz Of our neighbor the Courier, accom-
panied by his daughter, Miss Ada, de-
parted on tue Friday morning train, and
will take in the festivities Of the grand
and important meeting. We wish them
a most enjoyable trip aud safe return
home.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-08-24

We know of no more pleasant way of
spending an agreeable evening, than a
drive to the Mount Hope Nursery. The
weather is now delightful, the roads are
good, the genial proprietor with lis bet
ter half arc ever ready to greet visitors
with hearty welcome, and once under
the hospitablo roof of friend Lacy, the
cares and worries of town life are for
gotten, aud we are 10th to depart. A
stroll among the trees and flowers, where
can be found many rare specimens, is a
treat Of itself; while the LIE Conte's.
kiefer's, Scuppernong's, Japan Persim-
mons, and other rare fruits, are sure to
capture the visitor Take a drive out
and you will never regret the trip.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-08-24
NOTICE..

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE !
New Orleans, La, August is, 1889. :
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 the District
Court at Opelousas La, on Monday Sept. seth,
1889. VIZ:
JEAN B. DUPLECMHN, Fills.
who made Homestead Entry No 1910 for
the southeast Of section IA township 0 south
range west Louisiana meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of, said land, viz:
Hypolite Duplechin Henry Rider, Zenon O.
Fontenot, Gervais Fontenot all of st. Landry
Parish Louisiana.
THOMAS J. BUTLER
Aug. 24-6t. Register.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-08-24
Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage licenses have
been issued by the Clerk Of Court, for
the week ending August, II, 1889:
Octave ]. Fontenot, Wid. Christova Ledaux,
Theogene Ardoin, Miss Pauline Fontenot,
r. A. Deshotel, Miss Marie A. Landrenean,
Francis Daniel, Miss Lizzie Kenn1son,
William j. Roberts, Miss Mary, Carter
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-08-24
NOTICE,
LAND OFFICE AT NEW OF

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS. La.
July 80, 1882 { F.
Notice is hereby given that the folIovii,-
named settler has flied notice of his intep,ioS
10 make iinai proof IN support OF his claim. and
or in his absence the clerk OF the District eonrt
at Opelousas, La, on Tuesday Sept. II. isao
viz: - Aoec'
ALONZO WI. GOODWIN,
who made Homestead ETtry No sG.7 ro,, a.,
northwest section 12 township 4 south ro'..e
west, Louisiana Meridian i""se
He names the following witnesses TO nrors
ms CONTINUOUS residence upon ana cul;iyation
William Leggate, Madison MeGeehe. q r
Fontenot, Daniel Paruel, all of ST. I,anirS ,na, ~
ish louisiana " NAs 'psaI"
Aug. 'S9-Gt -,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-08-24

On Sunday evening last, the residence
Of Syphrogen Boudreau at Plaquemiune
Ridge was burglarizcd, and money and
notes amounting to about $500 was
taken therefrom. On Monday the facts
were reported at the Sheriff's office, and
Deputy Garland was detailed to work
up the case. The investigation resulted
in the arrest of Homer Pfudhomme,
who has been incarcerated in the "Par.
ish Hotel" to await further develop
ments.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-08-24

For SALE CHEAP.-(As we have no
use for it, aud unless our delinquent
subscribers reform very soou-ney yer ex-
pect to be able TO use it)-a new No. 4
fire and burglar proof safe of the latest
and most approved make. This safe is
large enough to answer any purpose of
the largest mercantile house in the par
ish, and will carry full set of large
size books
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-08-24

The Crowley Eyangeline Glec Club.
which was billed for concert Oh We'd
nesday night last, did not put in an ap-
pearance, consequently the performance
did not materialize.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-08-24
DAM0vELLE DUpEECurN

who made Homestead Entry No. 8133, for the
Lots Nos. and Sec. 10 and north west ] norl b.
east and northeast northwest Sec. is Tp.
south range west, Louisiana Meridian
He names the following witnesses to nrove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
Of said land, viz:
Henry Rider MYRTLE Rozat, Homer Manue
oibalh Nlafihe, all ofnt. Landry Parish Louis
ana.
THOMAS J. BUTLER,
Aug II, G-t Register
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-08-24

Barnett & Sons have made arrange
ments to keep their Photo Gallery in
our town open until September 1st. Call
and examine their work, and you will
not fail to leave you orders.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-08-24

ccappeinong grapes are now ripe.
Call at the Mount Hope Nursery and
get supply.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-08-24

Subscribers who have paid their sub
Scriptions during the week: Messrs
5. l.. Fontenot, j. Z. Church, Capt. L. J
Dodge, Geo. Mcbride, H. l.. Levi, j. NJ.
Mason, Theo. Martel, r. Saudwith.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-08-24
BBENOgT JOHNSON.
NOTICE

TENflE stockholders of the st. Landry Home
Il stead and Loan Association are hereby no.
titled that loan OF 5000 will be offered, Mon
day, Sept. 3D. 1889, at the office Of the Associa.
ton, at p. m. sharp.
Aug 24-2t VI. C. PERRAULT, sec'y.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-08-24

Joseph DeJean, a prosperous plaute
OF Port Barre, treated us to q call few
days since.
Louis Desmarias ,jr., wEO has bccI
attending school in Canada during tht
past season, has returned home.
Miss Mary Iittell has been visiting
friends at " ashingtOn during the past
week.
Miss Rosa Stagg Of WhitevilIe, who
| has been on a visit to friends in town
! has returned home.
! oscar Dardeau. q prosperous merchant
and planter of Vile Platte, was in town
on business on Monday.
Miss Emma Clifford has spent some
time during the week among friends at
Washington.
c. W. DuRoy has spent some days
during the week, on professional busi-
ness ut Crowley.
Senator {. c. Duson Of Crowley spent
portion of the past week in town.
Therence Johnson, of MaIlet, gave US
most pleasant call on Thursday last.
Capt W. Crowford. Leon Wolff, J..
Claude and Carel Wolff, of Washington,
have made business visits to our town
during tie week.
Mrs. n. NJ. Hayes, Principal of the
Opeleusas Female Institute, departed
on Thursday for visit to Carencro.
Misses Marie Dejean and Bernadctte
Dupre are on visit to friends at New
Iberia.
Miss Ida Dupre, Of Washington, is on
Visit to trends in town.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-08-24

Cotton picking has commenced in
some localities in our parish. In a few
days it will become general throughout
our section.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-08-24

Muscadines are commencing to ripcn
in the woods, and the crop will be an
abundant one.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-08-24

4 eountryman, on being charged by
rampagions bull, held his wife firmly
in front, saying: "Stand steady, Maria,
he can't toss both of u.s.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-08-24

On her last trip fIom Washington, the
steamer Alto landed at New Orleans ten
sacks new rice from the plantation of
Cleophas Andrepout at Plaisance, iu
this parish
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-08-24

The pay car OF the Morgan road passed
over the rails on Thursday, and the rail-
road men are once more happy.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-08-24

The live, progressive ST. Landry
Homestead and Loan Association will
offer loan of $500, at the office of w.
c. Perrault, Esq, on Monday, Sept. I'd
See card.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-08-24

WHAT'S the matter 2" the schoolmis-
tress asked. "My backs sore, ma am"
"What made it sore?" "Pap pounded
his thumb with the hatchet this morn
inc and Ian uohed y
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-08-24

The Watcrmellon season is nearing its
ehd-the season of cramps and collie
will follow suit.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-08-24

We are under obligations to Hon. Ii.
L. Garland, who with his most cstima-
bic wife, have for the past two months
been taking i'll the sights of Europe, for
files Of late London papers.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-08-24

Thanks to the officers and Board of
Directors of the Louisiana State Fair
and Shreveport Exposition, through the
courtesy of Jno J. Horan, Sect'y., for
complimentary to their Fourth Annual
Fair, which opens at Shreveport on
Thursday, October StL, 1899, and which
we shall take great pleasure in attend
ing,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-08-24
The COulec CSOcHae Regulators.

AS announced in our last issue, Shcr-
i'll Fontenot with his deputies, Gar
land, Morn'iinyeg and Staeg, arrived in
our town, on last Friday evening, with
a wagon load Of prisoners. The uames
Of these worthless and their residences
are as follows, viz : Celistin Laversne,
Arvillien Beard and Joseph Smith, of
st. Landly: Gerasin Mcche, Lastie
Smith, Maurice Smith, Lastie Meclie
! Syphroycn Mechc, Lenoat Meche, En-
gene Meche and Charles Melancon, all
of Acadia.
Gerasim MechG was found confined
/ in bed with six buckshot wounds in his
thigh aud leg, and az lie could not salts
| factori!y account for this he was ar-
rested and will be accommodated to a
suite Of rooms in the "St. Landry Ho-
! tel" as soon as his wounds (Which are
dangerous and perhaps fatal) will per-
nit OF his removal. On Sunday even
ing the Sheriff, in company with depu-
ties MoInhlnvcg and Stasg, again re-
paired to the scene of the outrage and,
on Tuesday evening, returned with three
more prisoners, VIZ: Ursin Boudreau, of
st. Landry, and Charles Arab and The
lismar Bergeron, OF Acadia. Gerome
Meche, Of st. Landry, was, on Wednes-
day, also arrested and lodged in Jail.
Thus it will be observed that not hing
is being left undone by Our worthy Sher-
if and his deputies to bring the guilty
parties to justice. They will be visor-
ouslv prosecuted Messrs. Estilctte &
Dupre and Laurent Dnpre have been
employed to assist the District Attorney.
The people of our eUtire parish want
the guilty ones punished. In the COM
munity where they live all good citizens
denouuce and condemn this lawless and
barbaric crime, and say that such Of
fences must not go unpublished. The
good people of that vicinago offered
their services to the Sheriff, and he
could have had, if necessary, fifty men |
to serve under hlm as a posse. The cor
dial reception aud lospltable treatment
given him and his deputies on the trips
were very gratifying to these officers.
They were, one and all, willing to assist
in any and every way.
These acts evidence what we have al
ways maintained: that the body Of our
people are uDaltcrably opposed to law
lessness. Such acts are committed by
some bad men, of which a few abound
in almost all communities. Their ar
rest and conviction will very soon break
up their organizations and restore our
parish t. its former peaceable and law
abiding condition.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-08-24

The water i'll the Courtableau is fast
fecedlDg, and steamboating on that
stream will soon be at an end for the
season.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-08-24
NOTICEy

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. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-08-24

Persons wishing LIE Conte Peals from
the Mount Hope Nursery must call
soon, as they will last but few days
longer
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-08-24

Voters aud poll tax payers in our State
arc far from being proportionate. The
payment of poll tax as a prerequisite
to voting, would lessen the number of
ballots cast by illiterate, worthless
voters, and increase the School fund of
our State to magnificent proportions.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-08-24

LIE Conte's and Scnppcrnong arc the
attraction ut the Mount Hope Nursery.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-08-24
TO WHOM MAY CONCERN,

NOTICE is hereby given, that will not be
~ responsible for any debts contracted by
Mr.. L. T. q. Fontenot, in mine or his own name.
aug, 10, ~. JNO.D ID. CERRIE.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-08-24

FOR SALE.-A new No. 4 burglar and
hre-proof safe. Apply at this Office.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-08-24

Slightly lame Ill front shoulder This nurS.. has
been ranging i'll the neighbOrhood about six
years.
The owner is requested to come and get him
and pay charges.
Aug. A-1m EUGENE CARRIERE.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-08-24

FWSHE Chaehere Family are hereby notified
Ill that the Saint Louis annual meeting, will
take place at the Bellevue Hall, sunday Angus
25th 1889.
BY order of the President
", c. PERRAULT.
]. L, CHACHEBE,
Secretary,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-08-24
Saturday, September I fsth. 1859.

the following described property to-wt:
The undivided four hfths interests being in
tetests Of Thomas 81, c. B., Z. X. aud W r
Anderson, this latter represented by VirrinIa
5. Garland, adml lnistratriX and tutlix in ana
to the following described property.
certain tract OF land containing eight hun.
drcd arpentS, more or less, ten arpeuts front
by the ordinary depth of eighty arpents.
bounded South 10y lands Of Oibe Manuel, J. B.
'. VellIon, Appolonus Laeur and Marius Man
Marcel Daire, East by lands formerly puplie
and louis Guillory's track and West by BAYOU
Nezplque being same property acquired by
Antoine Boisdore and Manette B0isdore on Jan,
7th 1860 and disgnated as Item No. Q of the nro
cess verbal of said sale
Term-On II months bond with one good and
solvent security; purchaser to assume the nay
ment of the taxes of 1889, and to pay all costs
cash. T. s. FONTENOT NA
July 24-3t Sheriff
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-08-24

Our old time Washington friend,
Martin Finnerty, who has lately remov-
ed his family to our town, has opened
up d lunch and cake stand on Main
street
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-08-24

Louis Demarest, white, aud Summer
Miller, colored, convicted in February
last of murder, we1pt SGaiuged at Lake
Charles, Oh Friday of last week. They
were attended on the gallows by their
spiritual advisers, to whom they con-
fcssed their guilt, and were launched
into eternity confident Of happy here
after
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-08-24
NOTICE..
LAND OFFICE At NEW ORLEAS

LAND OFFICE At NEW ORLEANS, LA.,l
December 8, 1888.
Notic9 is hereby given that the fo,lovtn~
named settler has filed notice OF his inIenfios
to make final proof iii support Of his claim nnI
that sald proof VIII he made before the Jud dgeo or
III his absence. the Clerk of the District C9urt
at Opelousas, Louisiana, on Wednesday, Jan. rs.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-08-24
NOT TsCE.

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS. La,
August lG, 1889. {
Notice IS hereby given that the follow mr.
named settler has fled notice of his inteution
to make final proof in support OF his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the indga
or IN ms absence, the clerk of the District court
at Opelousas. La, on Monday Sept. so 1880 viz
THaERENCE JOHNSON,
WHO filed -emption Declatory Statement
IA Tor the south If northwest and north Of
southwest ! sec. Up. south range east
Louisiana Meridian. '
He names the following witnesses to Droye
ms CONTINUOUS residence upon and cultivation
Of, said land, viz:
:. Fontenot, Joseph Brothers. E. P Guidrv
Ii. 4. Gultry, all OF 81. Landry Parish La
THOMAS ]. BUTLER,
aug ~ Register
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-08-24

Notice to Contractors.
DROPosALs for the building OF some house
IL at Arnaudyille, are invited. For partcu
lars address, DIR. W. E. WALKER,
Aug. 24-2t. Arnaudyille La.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-08-24
KEEEsgFF'S SALE.

by virtue Of a writ of ticri fac;as Issues out n
the Thirteenth Judicial District Court, in and
for the parish Of ST. Landry, i'll the above ent
tleI and numbered suit, aud to mo directed,
OF the Courthouse i'll the town OF Opeousas, al
II O'NclOcli 4 IL. - II
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-08-24
THERENCE .EOmvsoN
NOTICE
UNITED STATh-.... ....

UNITED sTATlA--aAND OFFICE
New Orleans, La, July 16, 1889.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intcntioSn
TO make hnal proof III support OF his claim, and
that SAID proof VIII be made before the Judge
Or ID MS absence, the Clerk of the Court AT
Ope!ousas, La, on Tuesday, September Sd. lssa
viz: >' Ae'S'
OLUBKN McCAULEX,
who made homestead entry No. 77so for 4hs
southeast quarter section 56 township 4 sonth
range east, Louisiana meridian
He names the following witnesses TO nrovs
his continuous residence upon aud cuitiyation
of said land, viz: "'A''
Traylle Gnillory, Joseph Landreneau. Joh,
2; Lafenr, Eli Fontenot all of st. Landry Par.
ish, Louisiana. S|A
ANY person who desires to protest against the
allowance OF such proof, or who knows Of snv
substantial reason under the law and the req
uiatlons OF the Interior Department. WHY sIiGb
proof should not be allowed, VIII be given "a,
opportunity at the above mentioned time and
place to cross-eXamine the wi ncsses of saiS
claimant, and to offer evidence in rebnttaI nf
that submitted by claimant VI
THOMAS J. BUTLER,
July 20-Gt keeister
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-08-24
n NOTECE.
LAND OFFICE, at New Orleans La,
Annnsf Sth 1000

LAND OFFICE, at New Orleans La I
August 18th, 1889. 5
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the Judge
or in his absence the Clerk Of the District
Court at Opeousas La, on Tuesday Oct. 1st,
1889, viz:
BENOgT JOHNSON,
who made Homestead Eutry No. Ills for the
South of Northwest ! Sec. II and South ! OF
Northeast Sec: 1S TIP. south range / west,
Louisiana Meridian
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of, said land viz:
Cesare Fruger, Theuasse Fontenot, Hermo-
gene Vidrlne, Landry Rougeau, all of st. Lam
dry Parish Louisiana.
THOMAS ]. BUTLER,
Aug. 24-Gt. Register.