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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1889-02-02

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CTATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Henne-
~ pin Probate Court.
In the matter Of the estate Of Julia Griffin de-
ceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Hannah
McDermott of Hennepin County representing
that Julia Griffin has late. died intestate,- res
idert and inhAhitant Of the County Of Henne
pin and State of Minnesota, leaving goods, chat
tells and estate within this County, and praying
that administration Of her estate be to Joseph
Donlin granted
1t is ordered. that eaid petition be heard at a
special te, m Of this Court, to be held ar the
Court House i'll the City Of Minneapoi in said
County, On Monday, the 25th day Of February
1879, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon; and that no.
ttce of such hearing be given to ali persons In
terested, by publishing this order at least once
said day of hearing, in the Irish standard a
newspaper printed and publ shed in said County.
Dated at Minneapolis, this lst day Of Febru-
airy, 1889.
Judge of Probate.
CORRIGAN & BRAD1sH,
Attorneys for Estate.
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What Mrs. GrundY Says.

That people claim to have d1scov
cred that eccentriclty marks those fond
of scientific music.
That nowadays worthy sons of noble
sires'' are alarmingly few and far be-
tween.
That those of Vanity Fair who nab.
itually tell falsehoods must needs have
good memory.
That New York did more for the
poor at Christmas than any other city
in the United States.
That very few of the men whose
names are mentioned in the cabinet
will eventully ''get there,'
That journalism has more attraction
than ever for young men who have
lust left college,"
That preparatory booming of women
who are going on the stage has become
disgusting.
That there are thoae who hold clubs
to be one of the obstacles to happy do
mestic life.
That to feign ignorance OF all most
desirable to know. is altogether the
fashionable thing.
That remnants of the Christmas feast
last miraculously long time in many
families.
That bargain days have come again
with more than tbs customary discount
off for cash.
That nothing indicates ''bad form"
more than to arrive after the invited
hour to dinner.
That unreasonable weather inter
feared with the holiday social plans Of
thousands.
That there is no need for people who
''neyer pay'' to practice the art of fru-
gallty or economy.
That where there is a wedding re-
hearsal, there is probably a desi1e for
ostentation and shos.
That the economy Of some women in
! the matter of visiting cards is often ILL
considered.
That the men and women who know
anything are voted lawfully tiresome'
in fashionable circles.
That an increase OF social festivity al
ways marks the close Of the old and the
advent Of the new year.
That very little sincerity goes with
the gushing woman who wants to be
everybody's friend.
That the woman shopper who wants
tine "saleslady" to tell her what she
| wants is very fatiguing.
That low life in high places is one OF
| the sad and melancholy inconsistencies
of the day.
That trial BY jury III this country is
| almost as absurd as the comic opera
| with that title.
| That 1t is a common error to think all
the elegantly dressed people are ladies
and gentlemen,
That never before was there quite sc
much good material offered the moral
ist as at present.
| That no writer Of an improper novel
ever got an inch of space in the ITEM,
| pie of Fame
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1889-02-02
HAMBURG EMBROIDERIES.
SEASON OF 1850.


EdgiDgs
Inducements
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-25
PUBLIC NOTICE.

TWHHE public are hereby warned that neither
the widow ner heirs Of Edwin III. Smith
are the owners of the following described
lands in Acadia parish, to-wit; East half OF
southwest quarter of section "a, and south
half of southeast quarter and southwest quar-
ter of section 35, Township seven south range
east, Southwestern Land District of Louisi'
ana, but that said lands belong to the heirs
deceased.
Notice is further given that the said heirs
aud legal representatives Of John G.. Brooks
had legal titles TO said lands which have been
destroyed by fire, and for this reason were not
recorded.
The public are hereby notified and warned
not to buy or otherwise negotiate in regard to
said lands except with tho undersigned who
have been in actual possession thereof as owD-
ers for over 30 years.
WIDOW AND HEIRS OF JOHN e.
BROOKS, DECEASED.
Opelousas April 81, l869.-5t.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-25
JUDGMENT
JUDGMENT ..........-. JUDGMENT
District Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No. l4500
Carrie Morris VS.. Geo. v. Dodez.

This is u suit by the wife against her hus-
band to dissolve the community of acquets
and gains aud to recover the sum OF four hum
dred and twenty dollars, paraphernal funds,
belonging to the wife and received by the
husband and appropriated by him to his own
uses and to those Of the community. Upon
the trial the plaintiff established by compe-
tent evidence that she is entitled to the judg-
ment asked by her. 1t is for these reasons,
and because the law is in favor of plaintiff,
ordered, adiudged aud decFeed that there be
Judgment in favor of plaintiff, Carrie Morris,
wife of Geo Y. Dodez, against the said Do
dez for the full sum Of four hundred and
| twenty dollars, with legal interest thereon
from this date till paid that her paraphernal
and general mortgage the evidence OF which
was duly recorded i'll the Clerks offica Of the
parish of ST. Landry OH the 26th March, 1889.
to secure the payne Mt of the above sum and
interest, be, aud the same ia hereby recognized
aud ordered to be enforced. Ii is further or
dered that there be Judgment dissolving and
I setting aside forever the community OF ac-
/ quets and gains now and heretofore existing
/ between plaintiff and defendant, and separat-
! ing them III property, both present and fu.
| ture; that she be, and she is hereby adjudged
| to be entitled to administer her separate es-
| tate, FREQ from the interference and control OF
| her said husband. 1t is further ordered that
| plaintiffs rights and interest in and to the
| community property between her aud her
/ husband is reserved to her. 1t is further or
dered that defendant pay all costa ot this suit
! to be taxed. Done, read and signed III open
/ Court this 9Th day of April A. ID. 1889.
L. I. LEWIS,
Judge 18th Judicial Dist. OF La
Filed April 81 1889.
H. E. EsToRGE, by. elk
/ A true copy.
m25,3t w. Il. COCHRAN, by. Clk
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-25
NOTICE OF TABLEAU.

Probate Court, Plr'ish of ST. Landry, No. 1874
EsrA2G OF LUc LEWIS.
Whereas, JuleaPerrodin, of the parish of
St. Landry, administrator of the above en-
titled estate, has filed tableau of classification
of debts and distribution of funds of said es-
tate, accompanied by his petition praying for
the Lomolosation of the same
And whereas, notice of filing of said psti-
tion and tableau has been ordered by an or
der of court bearing date May II, 1885,
Now. therefore, notice is hereby given to all
persons interested to make opposition to said
tableau, 10 writing, at my office in the town
Of Opelousas, within the time required by law,
why said tablean should not be homolOgated
and confirmed. G. M. THOMPSON,
May 25, 1889. Clerk.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-25
LOST.

FHVHE public is notified that there was lost Il
note dated l2 April, 1882, for two thou
sand dollars, bearing eight per cent yearly in,
terest from date, subscribed by Clinton B.
Andrus, and payable to the order OF Mrs sa-
rah j. Heard. widow, in two years from date
and paraphed by Laurent Dupre, Notary Pub
lie, of st. Landry; and identified With i: mort
rage of same date aud before same officer.
Said note is credited with five hundred dol
lars paid on the principal, and with payment
of some interest, and it is acknowledged OH OIL
about 9th April, 1889, by c. B. Andras, in
writing on the back.
April ~ 1889. SARAH j. HEARD.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-25

Of INTEREST TO RICE PLANTERS =
Nsrs Monday, the 9th, an exhibition
ofthe Engelberg Rice Huller will be
eigen at Washington, La, to which all
intsrested in this subject are invited.
This wonderful machine promises to
ftyoIntionize the rice industry so far
ii III preparation for consumption is
e0acefned and will place the planter
outside Of the grip of trusts and COM
hinea. Among its claims cheapness,
implicitly, compactness, ecS8omy, and
ID Il has been in successful operation
ID Brazil for more than three years
With entire satisfaction, it is no longer
adj experiment.. We advise all who
esn 10 30 to 60 and see it in operation
next Monday ee,
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-25

From the highest balcony of the
Eiffel tower thereis visible a beautiful
panorama of seventy miles of hills, riv-
ers, lakes, towns, and hamlets, which
no painter can place on canvass, no
poet transcribe in verse. The summit,
at a total height of nearly 1000 feet, or
nearly double tliat of the Washington
monument and nearly GOO feet higher
than Sit. Peters i'm Rome, will be nti-
lized for scientific purposes, the public
being permitted to ascend only about
two-t thirds of the way in elevators
which can provide transportation for
25 900 persons daily. The prices vary
according to the height chosen. There
are stairways for those who prefer the
older mode of ascension, and rertan.
rants and saloons will enable pleasare
parties to spend days in the air.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-25

We return thanks for an invitation to
..,end Che grand ball at Ar~pnndville
sssight sss given for the benefit of the
p,sss ss q Band of that village. The music
mi y;ls he by the Breaux's Bridge and Ar
sssaville s' Bands and a splendid time
NV well be anticipated.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-25
NOTICE.

yH1HE Stockholders of the st. Landry Home
stead and Loan Association, are hereby
notified, that loan of One thousand Dollars,
(Sl0O000) will be offered for sale, at the office
Of the Secretary, ON Saturday, June Stb'
1889, at o'clock p. III.
w. G. PERRAULT,
Nav is, 81 Sec'y. ST, Ii Fl. T. l.. d.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-25
& GHERIFF'S SALE.
District Co,trt, Parish of 81. Landry, No. 1880
Jules Perrodin VS.. Mrs. Antoine Ledee.

By virtue of an alias writ of feri 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 front door of the Court House
in the town of Opelousas, parish of st. Ian
dry, on SATURDAY, the 18th day of June.
A. D, 1889, at II A. NJ, the following des-
cribed property, to.wit:
A certain plantation with aJthe buildings
Anfv improvements thereon, in Mallet, con.
tai epg forty and 54Il00 acres, being described
as j. No. on the map and the process verbal
filed IN the estate Of FRANCOIS Collins, dscess-
ed, in 1873; The said above land being part
OF the following property sold at the success
sion Of FRANCOIS Collins: '. A certain pilauta,,
tion situated in Mallet, st. Landry parish, and
by lands Of Francois Simien and Mrs. Beaure-
pore Cbacher6, south by lands of Louis ST.
mieu, and west by lands of Francois Pitre.
Seized III the above entitled suit.
Terna--CasL.
T. S, FONTENOT.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-25

A dispatch from Lincoln, Neb., says :
The Supreme Court has just decided IL
question of interest to money lenders.
Growing corn had been mortgaged.
After coming to maturity it was har-
vested and sold to grain dealers. The
owners of the mortgage sued them for
the value of the corn. The Court de-
eided that growing corn is not tue corn
after it has been cribbed and sold; in
other words, that the mortgage will not
hold and the plaintiff cannot recovep.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-25

Tie fall proceedings of the Press As-
.aeiation had at its meeting last week
Il Thihodaux-the addresses, poems,
Msars, fssolutions, as well as an ac-
eauat Of The delightful excursion to the
IaTer I.afonrche country-will be found
Il ID inside page and will amply repay
Ill attentive pernsal.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-25
A CARlBD.

1t having been rumored that | had stated
that child which placed in the care of Mrs.
JOS D. Gonor, in Prairie Basse, some two
mouths ago. had been brought from the
neighborh0od of Church Point, | take this
method of emphatieally DENYING the state
ment. MOSES LANDRY.
s. Landry May II 1889
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-25

Can't j. B. Donnally, the new q. S.
Msgshal, entered upon the discharge of
IL duties on the 2lst inst. Col. Moor
ma tarned over the Office in excellent
sIIsps, all it's debts being paid. He has
aupplg justified the confidence placed in
hiIn 6y the press and people of the State
Mo almost unanimously recommended
his appointment.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-25

MrPullman proposes to,2ccommodAte
travelling people who caunot afford to
pay the rates demanded in the
paatial sleeping cars, by pioTidng
second class sleepers, plainly furnished,
but equipped with good beds and good
service. These will run in addition TO
the first class sleepers, but with Il de-
cided difference in faie. The fist class
sleeping fare from Chicago to San Fran
cisco is $3.50 but by the second class
sleepers will be only "a.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-25
HOMER La, June 8, 1887 .

IIUMEK > ia, d u!1G ., TOT
Mr.. Editor-My. buggy mare, Nellie was
very sick with collie yesterday evening when
my Ruston friend, Mr.. Sherrouse, called to
see me- He Immediately gave her a dose of
DR.. Ticheuors Antiseptic, which seemed to
give relief in few minutes; and a second
dose, about 20 minutes later, entirely cured
her. / wish to say this to your readers in
Justice to the medicine and for the benefit OF
others. Respectfully, I. b. WHITE.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-25
NO. 35.
JUDICIAL NOTICES.
SHERIFF'S SALE.
District Court Parish of 81 Landry No. 1880
Joseph Can'Nvs. Mrs. Benz. Dejean, Widow,
OF ale

IL dis
BY virtue Of an order of seizure and sale
issued out of the 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 tho front door of the Court
House, in the town of Opelousas, parish of
st. Landry, on SATURDAF, the lst day
OF Juno, 1889, at IL o'clock n. M, the follow
ing described property, to-wit:
"A certain plantation with all the buildings
and improvements thereon, situated in that
part of st. Landry parish known as Prairie
Laurent containing three hundred and sew
enty-fve arpents, more or 1Ss, bounded north
by coulGe des Names, S}dth by Grande cou-
Ice and the heirs Of Castillo, east by Zephirin
Eemcle and Joseph Spyrer, and west by
Laonis Spyrer, Edmond D6iean and Felix
Beudreau.
Seized III the above entitled suit.
Terms and Conditions.-For cash to o suf-
finient amount to pay the notes that are due,
with interests. costs and ten per cent attor
ney's fees; and on a credit of one, two and
three years to pay, lst, a note maturing Feb.
90, 1890, for tho sum Of 1910; I'd, note of
5000 maturing Feb 90, 1891 and Sd, a note Of
S270 maturing Feb 90, 1899.
T. S. FONTEEOT,
April q, 1889 Sheriff.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-25

qha blackberry season has opened
"a n Ihe little darkies are happy in the
~ aaa0artupity of not only eating but
ypgg aIb;no few nickles from the sale of
.l.a liacinrs fruit.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-25
JUDICIAL NOTICES
Martha II. Kouns VS.. Antoine D. Hawkins.

In this case the law and the evidence being
in favor of the plaintiff and against the de-
fendant. it is for these reasons ordered, adj
judged and decreed that plaintiff Martha II.
Konns, wife of ANTIQUE D. Hawkins, have
Judgment against her said husband, the de-
fendant, ANTIQUE D. Hawkins, separating her
in property from him, and dissolving forever
the community of acquets and gains now and
heretofore existing between them, and giving
to plaintiff the exclusive administration and
control of any. property, rights oIb credits
which she may hereafter acquire.
1t is further ordered that the detendait pay
all costs of this snit.
Done, read and signed in open Court, this
27th April A. d. 1889.
(Signed) E: L. LEWIS,
Judge 18th Jud. Dist. La
II E. EsroRGE, Dy. elk.
mo5.3t w r. COCHRAN, by. elk.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-25

PEACHES and plums are. ripenlng.
e,.a~harries have been abundant for
soraatine past.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-25

Oscar Tate, charged with the killing
of Emile Vidrine near Vile Plate in
1879 or 1880. had a preliminary exam
ination before Judge Lewis last Satnr,
day and was denied bail. He had fled
the country, but surrendered to the aa
thoriLiea in the early part of March.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-25

nnod rains fell at Bayou Chieot, NAL
u INA Belleyue on Saturday.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-25

Thg Eiffel tower is now declared,
even by those who feared that it would
be nnsightly, to have a eight and
graceful Appearance in spite OF its 81
gantie size, and to be an imposing mon
nnent, worthy Of Paris"
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-25

.sHow mncl, do you giG'rally git for
4 Job like this ~ asked rural bride
groom of the minister who married him.
ssTIe law allows me dollar"
well, great Scott, man, here's yer
dollar don't wanter go to law bout
it! Reckon Til have tronble enough
nov. ANYHOW -
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-25

a.w Peas at Bargain. Below mar
S ~ rslne at C. Dietlein's.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-25

Allen Thorndyke Rice, editor OF The
North American Review, recently ap,
pointed minister to Russia, died last
week
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-25

A much needed rain fell in New Or
leans last Sunday night.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-25

caydans as well rs crops are suffeti
- i seriously for want of ram.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-25

Charles Caranac, leading citizen oi
New Orleans, died last Monday
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-25
Have You a Boy to Spare ?

The saloon must have boys or must
shut up shop. Can't you furnish one
1t is great factory and unless it can
get about two million boys from each
generation for raw material some OF
these factories must close out, aud It's
operation must be thrown on a cold
world, and the public revenue will
dwindle.
Wanted, 100000 boys" is the
notice.
One family out of every five must
contribute boy. Which of our boys
will it be? The Minotaur Of Creto had
to have ship-load of fair maidcns each
year; but the minotaur of America de.
mands u city full of boys each year.
Are you father? Have you given your
share to keep up the supply for this
great public institution that is helping
to pay your taxes and kindly elccting
public officials for youo Have yon
contributed boy9 If not, some other
family has had to give more than its
share Are you not selfish, voting to
keep tue saloon open to grind up boys
and then doing nothing to keep up the
supply yourself Courant, East Ran
dOlph, N. y.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-25

Remember tile grand musicale and
soiree dansante to be given by the
Washington Philharmonic and Dra-
matte Association, ali Perseverance, Hall
ID Washington, on Wednesday the 18th
inst. This Association was organized
only about two months ago, and is COM
posed of sDme of tue finest amateur tall
ent III our parish. Their object is 4
worthy and laudable one, and We trust
crowded house will greet them Oh
TINT evening.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-25

0pslousas was considerably enliVeeed
auring thelpast week by the intere-
ihg Eve days session of The Teachers
State Institute, that was largely at
tended By teachers from this and ad-
jeining parishes, and by the O. P. L. 81
D. Associations dramatic entertainment
oIlass Monday night, and the grand
Fata champetre for the benefit of the
pablie school building fund on We'd
aesaag evening There was also a
ggahd ball at Bellevue Hall and an en-
teEiainmeDtin Washington on Tuesday
alght and basket pic. mic is to be given
N Bellevue to-day. So it may be said;
ilat ilhFing the week we had a . feast
efreas0n and flow of SOUL" tefpsieho-
iean pleasure, raptur0us music, and an
abandance Of agood things for the in
0er man \
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-25
:. ., U4F 1LNUIt
Sheriff Of the parish of St. Landry.
OpelUusas, May II, 1889.
OF TABLEAU.
ro5atc CourFpsS Parish Of 81. Landry, No
ESTATE OF CLEoPHAs MoUrLLE.

Z =
Probate Cougf1s1 Parish Of ST. Landry, No. -
ESTATE OF CLEoFHAs MoUILLE.
Whereas, Lillial Maud Boudreau. of tue par
ish of st Landry, natural tutrix of the above
entitled estate, has filed final tableau and
distribution of funds of said estate, accompa-
MED by her petition praying for the homolo-
CATION of the same
And whereas, notice of fling of said petit
ton and tabeau has been ordered by an or
der of court bearing date May 18th, 1889;
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given to ell
persons interested to make opposition to said
tableau, in writing, at my Office, in the town
why said tabeau should not be homologsted
and confirmed.
c. NJ. THOMPSON,
Nav IS, 1889 Clerk.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-25

EiED-Near Opelousas, May 2lst, 1889, j. s.
Butler, aged u years, I,6nths aud l6 days.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-25

See Diatlein's Ice Cream Freezefs,
Fruit Jars, Hammocks and other sen
sonabie goods, before buying else.
where.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-25

Psed,s Itch Ointment the best.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-25

Alexandria Town Talk The mate
rial used to print tho Boyco Headlight,
sometime deceased, has been sold to
Mr.. Watts, of Abboville, La, who will
soon commence the publication of pa
per in that town. Mr.. Van IngiD, who
was associate publisher of the Head
light, will publish the new Abbeville
paper.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-25

Alexandria Town Talk All the pri-
soners confined in the parish prison, ez-
cept the two insane people, are now be.
ing worked on the bayou Robert road,
near the T. & P. R. F., track. Mr. NJ.
w. Calvit is guarding them aud super
intending the work.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-25

WEATHER AND FARM. - Another
week of dry weather and north winds,
making the drouth of two months du-
ration and crops of all kinds witlering
and suffering frofsi the hot sun, cool
-aiehts, and serious want ofrain. Much
cotton has died out, great deal that
has 1Meen planted for month lies in
the ground for want of moisture to
sprout it, and poor stands are general
throughout the parish. The outlook is
quite gloomy. The ponds and gullies
in the prairies are all drG and many
persons have to drive their stock miles
to find drinking water The poor cat
tie that are not attended to are leaving
their ranges and wandering about try
inc TO find water. IF 1T does not rain
soon the crops will be almost ruined,
and stock. on the prairies, will die from
thirst, il they are not driven to water
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-25

The grand ball at Bellevue Hall, on
last Tuesday night. was brilliant and
most enjoyable affair. About twenty
couples from 0pelousas helped swell
the large attendance from Bellevue and
other places, and the event will be
looked back to only with feelings ofun-
mingled qualification and pleasure. Mr..
john NJ. Ware, master OF ceremonies,
proved himself royal anl hospitable
host, To whom many Acknowledgements
arc due for his efficient and hospitable
attentions.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-25

Reeds Itch Ointment never fails.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-25

rUBLIsHED on SATURDAY BY
roNCE g. L. A. SANDOZ