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The Opelousas courier., 1890-06-28
CAT OIHC asY
Of OpelOusas.

nN SUNDAY, July I3, $780, the Board of
" Trustees of the Catholic Church of Opel
ousas will meet in the Cemetery at II o'clock
A. NJ for the purpose of inspecting dilapidated
Tombs, with view to their repair or removal.
Persons interested in such Tombs are invited
to meet the Trustees at said time and place,
for the purpose of coming to an agreement as
to the disposition to be made of them
The Trustees earnestly solicit the kindly
aid and cooperation of all persons interested
in this matter
By order of the Board of Trustees,
Opelousas June IL 1890
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Prepare for the Worst.

Summer comes as a very pleasant change
after the rigors of II long, cold winter. It's
blue skies. its balmy breezes, its bright flow
ers and green fields are delicious indeed. But
summer has IFS dark as we'll as it's bright side.
Lurking within its breezes and its flowers are
innumerable ills that prey upon the human
body. Do not be deceived by appearances.
Be warned in time and be prepared for the
worst With bottle Of Peruna and one of
Man-ain in the house you are safe enough.
Do not fail to keep them constantly ON hand.
There is not single summer complaint that
they, will not promptly correct. Troubles
of the Stomach, Liver, Kidneys and Bow
els, which are so common at this season of the
year, all yield quickly to these remarkable
Family Medicines. They will be found in
valuable: Sold by all druggists. 81 bottle.
For sale by +. E. Bailey, druggist
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Gentlemen, what is your verdict 2"
asked his honor in Western court
room. "Wall", responded the foreman
of the jury, eleven on us wants to hang
the prisoner, but the twelfth man sticks
to it he amt guilty, spite of all We can
say-so bein' as the twelfth man is "a
no account feller, any way, in order to
make the verdict unanimous we've con-
cluded to hang them both"
The Opelousas courier., 1890-06-28

The United States surplus now bears
striking resemblance to hole in the
ground. By the close of Mr.. HarrisoD's
administration it will look like q bottom
less pit with no sides.-New York Com
mercial Advertiser, Ind.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-06-28

Probate Ccnrt, Parish of 81. Landry, No. 5000
ESTATE OF THOMAS. ). ANDERSON.
parish of Orleans, has applied by her petition
to be appointed administrators of the estate
of Thomas c. Anderson, deceased, late of st.
Landry parish;
Therefore, any person intending to make
opposition to said appointment win file the
same in writing, in my Office, in the town of
Opelousas within ten days from the present
notice. c. nj. THOMPSON,
June IA, 1890. Clerk.
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N. 0. City Item Just so, neighbor.
1t is the only way we can get even for
the enormous sum in which we are tax
ed to pay pensions to Northerners-
pensions, an immense proportion of
which are &&ssrefaced frauds and shame
honest Uhion soldiers. The Brooklyn
(N. y Times (Rep.) says:
1t is The people of the North and not
the people of the South who support
the Louisiana Lottery. 1t is the people
of New York and other large Northern
cities, and not the clerks aud working
men of New Orleans, who buy tickets
and dream of lucky numbers and big
capital prizes Ifthe lieence fee is i'm
posed upon the lottery concern it will
be the North and not the South that
will pay it, and they through the Loui-
siana Lottery and the Louisiana State
government vi pay the pensions of the
men who taught to destroy the Union.
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Our Junior, L. A. Sandoz. and his
daughter, Miss Ada, have gone to at
tend the annual meeting of the Nat
ional Editorial Association in Boston,
Mass, which opened last Tusday. It
is probable the session will last several
days, and the programme includes, balls,
receptions, excursions, etc.
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ASSESSORS NOTICE
Y A X p a " f IL -
OFFICE OF ASSESSOR,

OFFICE OF ASSESSOR,
OrELoUsAs, La, June 18th, 1890.
cription of property, whether real estate OF
movabies, are hereby notified that in confor-
nifty to Section 81, of Act 85. 1888, (Rerenuc
Act that the enlisting of the property, and the
Assessor in accordance with law, and that the
said lists will be exposed in the office Of the
said Assessor for inspection and correction for
a term OF twenty days, beginning next after
the ten days required for notice as herein pro-
vided shall have expired. All taxpayers are
earnestly invited to avail themselves of the op-
portunity afforded TO make known their oh
jectiOns to any assessments, and to test their
corrections ill the matter provided by law.
L. SUNIPTER TAYLOR
June T-5t. Assessor.
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The Pointe Coupee Democrat, j. w.
Quinn editor. is one of the latest access
ions to Louisiana journalism. The
Democrat is bright, neat newsy "a
column paper, and we wish it all the
success il merits.
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Some men have queer ideas of Chris
tianity. They seem to think they can
be Christians and still indulge in the
most unchristian spirit. They are sus-
picious, revengfnl, and spitefnl. They
are destitute of all charity and Chris
tian forbearance, and denounce, in the
most bitter manner, all who refuse to
follow their lead and submit to their
dictation.
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BRIEF PR1NTING.-Our legal friends
having cases before the Supreme Court
are respectfully reminded that we will
make liberal discount from regular
rates on all orders for Brief printing
handed in previous to the first of July.
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Mr. Jules Dubus, who has charge Of
the excursion from Washington to New
Orleans on the occasion of the 18th OF
July, informs as that all arrangements
for same have been perfected. The
train win leave Washington at P. NJ.
On Sunday, July 18th, following the To-
cal train, and returning, will leave
New Orleans on Thursday, the 18th, at
$50 A. M.
No liquors sold on the train. Good
order aranteed. Fare for round trip:
From Washington and Opelousas, $500,
From CarencTo and Grand Coteau, $4 SO,
From Lafayette, BroussardviIle and St.
Martinsville, $4.0O,
A baggage car attached to troin and
orders will be taken on board for the
delivery of baggage.
For general Information, Apply to
jules Dubns, New Iberia, La.
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The card Of our worthy young friend,
Lucius G. .Dupre, notary public and auc-
tioneer, will be found in another col
umn. Lucius is steady, reliable
yoang man, to whom any business in
his line may be safely entrusted.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-06-28

Just received, a large lot of gentle
mems summer silk scarfs, bought at a
bankrupt sale. which we offer at 10 and
25 cents, worth 40 and so cents.
j. MEYERS g. Co.
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Latest styles of invitation cards and
envelopes, ball programmes, wedding
cards, &c, just received. All orders
filed at bottom prices with neatness
and dispatch.
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Owing to an unusual rush of job
work this week, and a reduction of our
working force, several matters of inter
est have been unavoidably laid over.
If we can secure the necessary assis-
tance, they will have due attention in
our next issue.
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When you come to think oft, why shouldn't
the fellows who stayed at home and did the
work they get pensions, too2 Why shouldn't
the bankers who gave them time and money
to uphold the cause of the Union be peusioned?
Why shoulden't the editors and war cores
pondents who taught with the pen at home
and at the front be pensioned2 Why shouldn't
the business men who sustained the nations
credit in war time be pensioned! Why
shonlden't the Sanitary Commission be pensi-
oned to man!-Phiadelphi Times Ind.
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The many friends Of Lieutenant Joe
Gautreaux land the Bull Battery =
boys ID particalar). viii be pleased to
learn that he has just opened a hotel at
No. AZ Bourbon street, New Orleans,
where he is prepared to furnish the best
of accommodations to all who may fa-
vor him with their patronage. His
house is centrally located, rooms con-
venient and airy, and table supplied
with the best the market affords. Give
him call when you visit New Orleans.
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June 7, 1890.
EAUBLIC SALE.
Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No. 4971

Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No. 4971
ESTATE OF THEODORE CLEMENT BATAILLE.
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 the under
signed Testamentary Executor or any duly
qualified auctioneer, at the last residence of
the deceased in Plaisance in the parish of St.
Landry, on THURSDAY, July 10th, 1890,
the following described property, belonging
to the estate of Theodore Clement Bataille
late of the parish of st. Landry, to-wit:
Forty arpents of land to be taken from the
extreme northeastern portion of section 81
township five, south of range three east,
bounded north by Emile Vidrine, east by
Jean Baptiste Rideau Jr., south by Samuel
Haas, and west by land belonging to the es-
tate Of T. G. Bataille.
Terms-Cash.
EMILE POIRET,
June 7905t. Test. Executor.
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A special from Boston of June 2 say
that the students of Harvard Univer-
sity behaved in a most shameful man
ner while celebrating their recent victo-
ry over the Yale students at the Berkley
contests. And at might o gang of stu
dents procured a quantity of red paint
and literally painted the town red
Nothing in their path was spared
churches, statues, signs and buildings
alike receiving their share of the Grim
son decoration. The stature of John
Harvard was painted in grotesque style,
and the mosaies in Memorial Hall and
the freestone carved front of Seayer
& Boylston Hall met with very
severe treatment. The damage done
to the statue and University building
alone will amount to $4,000.
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Prevention of Consumption.

The health department of the city OF
Providence has issued the following
circular:
Consumption causes more deaths
than any other disease the human race
is subject to. Nevertheless it is to a
very large extent preventable. 1t is,
though not generally known, a cOnta-
gious disease. Consumption, or pull
monary tuberculosis, is in every case
caused by disease germs which grow in
the lungs in enormous numbers. When
a person is sick with this disease, these
germs are coughed up in great quanti-
ties in the expectoration, and when
this becomes dry and crumbles, or is
trodden to dust, the germs float about
in the air and are liable to be breathed
into the lungs of any one. If the lungs
of the person who does breathe them
are poorly developed, or if the consti-
tuition is feeble, the germs are very
sure to grow and cause the disease.
Unfortunately, we do not know how to
kill them when they are once in the air
passages. The best that can be done
is to build up the system and strengthen
good food, and fresh air.
Much, moreover, can be done to pre-
vent the spread of the disease by des-
troying the germs as completely as pos
sible in every case.
|. No person with consumption
should ever spit on the floor or in the
street. If handkerchiefs or bits of cloth
are employed, they should at once be
disinfected or burned. A good plan is
to use small wide mouthed bottle
with a rubber stopper. The contents
should be thrown into the fire and the
bottle and stopper thoroughly scalded
with boiling hot water every day.
2. The dishes used by consump-
tive should be at once scalded, and the
unwashed underwear and bed clothing
should be thoroughly boiled as soon as
possible
3. When a persen with consumption
has diarrhea, the discharges from the
bowels should at once be disinfected,
as at this time they contain the disease
germs. A good way is to add a half
teacupfal of fresh chloride of lime, or
fill up the chamber vessel with boiling
water.
4. No one with consumption should
sleep in the same room with another
person, and the room occupied by a
consumptive should be thoroughly
cleansed as often as possible.
S. No mother with consumption
should nurse an infant, and children
ought never to be taken care of by
person.-Boston Medical
and Surgical journal.
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OF TABLEAU.
| lV
Probate Court, Parish of 81! Landry, No. 1898

Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No. 1898
ESTATE OF JOHN EAGL1N AND WIFE.
Whereas, Vital Eaglan,3 ,3iI5f the parish of
st. Landry, administrator Of the above enti-
tied estate, has filed final tableau, account
and distribution of funds of said estate, &C.
ecompanied by his petition praying for the
homologation of the same
And whereas, notice of filing of said petit
tion and tableau has been ordered by an or
der of court bearing date June 10, 1880;
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given to all
persons interested to make opposition to said
of Opelousas, within the time required by law,
why said tableau should not be homologated
and confirmed.
C. M. THOMPSON,
June a. 1890 Clark
The Opelousas courier., 1890-06-28

Mr.. Geo. w. Moore, of Bayou Beuf,
sent to our Office on Thursday, a sweet
pepper III inches in circumference, 6
inches in length, and weighed 7 ounces
The Opelousas courier., 1890-06-28

When the blood is loaded with impurities,
the whole system becomes disordered This
condition of things cannot last long without
serious results: In such cases, powerful al
terative is needed, such as Ayers Sarsaparilla.
1t never fails, and has no equal.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-06-28

For rent-a corner business stand and
residence in Opelousas, ON one OF tae
main entrances to town. Apply at this
Office.
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District Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No, l4649
Mrs. Amanda M. Howe, wife, VS.. Milton A.
WinkIer husband

This is a suit for o separation of property.
1t is shown that the husband is embarrassed
and insolvent, and that the wife has the means
to carry on q separate industry Of her own,
which she desires to do. The law and the evi-
dencc being in favor of plaintiff and against
defendant, it is ordered, adjudged and decreed
that plaintiff be and is hereby separated in
property from her said husband; that the COM
munity Of acquets and gains heretofore exist.
ing between them be and is hereby dissolved,
and that plaintiff is authorized to manage and
control her property and business affairs sepa-
rate and apart from her husband, and free
from any interference by him, and that defen-
dant pay all costs.
Done, read and signed in open Court, at
Opelousas, La. this 3lst day of May, A. D.,
1890.
(Signed) E. 7. LEWIS,
Judge 18th Jud. Dist La.
Filed May 81, $780,
II. E. EsToRaE, Dy. elk.
true Copy: c. nj. THOMPSON, Clerk.
June 7, 1890.
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The New Orleans Picayune has reduced the
yearly subscription price of the Weekly from
$i.50 to 81 a year. 1t is splendid l6-page
paper filled with the best reading matter
Sample copy sent free to any address.
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NOTICE..

Notice is hereby given that Bill will be in-
trot led during the present session of the
Legislature for the creation of a new parish
according to law, to be composed of territory
lying in north st. Landry and south Avoyeles
NJ. r. PEARCE,
L. B. KIMBRO,
T. p. FIRTH.
June 7, 1890. st
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Marksville Bulletin A bill has been
introduced in the Legislature creating
"The Red River, Atchafalaya, and Bay :
ou Boeuf Levee District"
Itcomprises all the territory within the
following boundaries: Beginning at the
junction of the Red River and Atchaf-
alaya river in Avoyelles parish on the
East, then following the Atchafalaya
river to the mouth of Bayou Courtableau
and Bayou Boeuf to the line of the Par
ish of Rapides and all that territory
subject to overflow in Avoyellee..nd
Rapides, as we'll as that situated in ST.
Landry, contained in the described lin
its, shall constitute and form said levee
district.
The bill is deemed a very good one,
and will in all probability become a
law. The representatives and Sen
ators from the three parishes interested
favor the passage of the measure.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-06-28

j.. II. Morris will write an insurance
policy against Wind storms, tornados,
cyclones, fire and lightning. Rates just
as low aa any responsible companies.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-06-28

Men and women prematurely gray and
whose hair was falling, are enthusiastic in
praising Halls Hair Renewer for restoring the
color and preventing badness,
The Opelousas courier., 1890-06-28

Blank forms for use OF merchants.
notaries, Justices of the Peace, etc, for
sale at this office.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-06-28

NOTICE.-U.S s. Land Office, New Orleans,
l. La, June 10th, IS90.-Notiee 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 alb
sence, the Clerk of the District Court, at Opel
ousas, La, on Friday, July 25, 1890, viz:
George Richard,
who made Homestead Entry No. 1924 for the
wv of E /, and w Of s E of Sec "a,
TIP 6 > r West, Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultiva-
tion of said land, viz. Martin Miller, Etienne
Brown. Francois Johnson, and Severin Miller,
all of st. Landry Parish, La.
THOMAS J. BUTLER,
June Ia, 1890. ct Register.
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We print anything from a full sheet
poster to a.Visiting card, in the latest
artistic style, at moderate prices.
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sTRAYED Or STOLEN.

II about three weeks ago, light sorrel
Creole mare about years old, heavy with
foal, and branded VB ON thigh. Usually
ranges in Bellevue, near Jos. Chacher6s.
suitable reward will be paid for her recovery,
JOS. A. GIL.
opelousas, June 81, ls90.-tf.
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The Times-Democrat of New Orleans, leads
all the newspapers published in the South
Daily and Weekly. 1t has the largest circu-
lation,
The Opelousas courier., 1890-06-28

H you have Briefs to print, hand in1
yoar orders early and aYoid the rush, S
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w. r. COCHRAN.
Clerk Board of Police, Town of
Opelousas, La.

Taken Up as an Estr0y,
DY the undersigned at Prud'homme City,
ID on June 6th q red bald-face creole mare,
about years old, branded on right shoulder
about thus s has saddle marks and is gem
tie and PAGES in harness.
The owner will come forward, prove pro-
perty and take her away
AARON CHACHERE.
June IA, 1880. St.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-06-28

@ Finest lot Of fancy candies, alWayf
fresh, at G.. Diptlein's.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-06-28

Rubber Stamps. Stencils, Seals, Mon
ograms, Badges, &C., furnished on short
notice. Apply to Fred Il. Sandoz.
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Brief printing done at this Office, with
neatness and dispatch, at usual rates.

A watch for only two dollars and fifty
cents, warranted to keep good time, at
r. Mornhinveg's jewelry store.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-06-28

make specially Of soda and fancy
crackers. My stock ID always fresh.
g. DIETLEIN.
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June IA, 1890.
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.

v
Probate Court, Parish of st. Landry. No. 5O2l.
ESTATE OF CELIsE LAFLEUR.
Whereas, John Fontenot, of the parish
of st. Landry, has applied by his petition to
be appointed administrator of the estate of
Celise Lafeur, deceased, late of the parish
of ST. Landry.
Therefore, any person intending to make
opposition to said appointment will file the
same in writing, in my Office, in the town of
notice. G, M. THOMPSON,
June Ia, 1890. Clerk
The Opelousas courier., 1890-06-28

WEATHER AND CRoPs. We can SPEAK
rom personal knowledge of the wealth
q. Opelousas and its vicinity, have
Desn visited by very neavy rain falls
during the last of the past, and the first
pi The present week The thermometer
had risen 20 nearly the average of Sum.
meF beat during the middle hours of
slle day The nights 80 far have been
pieaaently cool and the laboring man
Waa able to sleep refreshingly.
un Information derived from reliable
sources We learn that, ON rhe whole,
crops are fine. Much timely labor has
kept the grass and weeds down and cot
len 4 well advanced. Corn is prtty
geh made, and az general rule ii is
ABUNDANT. Cane looks we'll and is grow
lhe rapidly. The outlook for an our
crops. y cheering. We bid the farmers
aon speed for they have toiled and
struggled .nobly in rheir nobless Of all
auMan pnfsnita.
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OF cOpAR1NERsHIp.
NOTICE is hereby given that owing to the
" death of Capt. J.. A. Black the insurance
firm of
BLACK & MORRIS

is this day dissolved.
The undersigned will continue the business
at the old stand and respectfully solicits a
continuance of the patronage SO literally ex-
tended to the late firm in the past.
Parties having claims against the firm will
present them to the undersigned. for settle
ment, and those indebted to the same are re-
auested to come forward and settle without
delay. j. u. MORRIS.
Opelousas, May 81, 1880. st
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3n laat Monday evening meeting of
sas citizens was organized at the Court
Astlse, foE the purpose eff taking action
sse''.lye J, 1.-THE proposed clopping up Of
.ss' Landry Oar people were asleep
s' the subject and were only awakened
blsa liapatclies were received from
s'sson houge inqniring of our parish Of
sssls s Il they would offer any oppoai-
ss'.a so the EVangeline scheme. Il is
:I.sn enly tAat our friends realized their
Ap ers, thence The. above meeting.
So aetlye, energetic executive commit
ss y ~ appointed to take tile matter
aaau, We understand that d dele
s.s Eassoa has been appointed and viii
y aDr Baton Rouge on Sunday TO-
sns tho interests of car people.
Y y IDLE 10 say chat The people of
s.'as asetlOn OF The parish will lay sll
S...s.g ~ and zee sc. Landry dismena-
a thae they will lay qnisscent and
Y, z palish line run within seven niles
saelF Courthouse. To agree to such
ositlon would be ahsnrd.
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The Montross lacks nothing to make
it all visitor could desire. / unfortu-
nately did not choose the place / was
born; il | had would have been born
on the seacoast, and could select the
place to live and die, would certainly
take my quarters at the Montross Hotel
IRA.
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NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.

June 7.'90. st.
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To provide revenue for the Town of Opc-
lousas, La, for the year 1890, by the levying
of taxes upon all property, real and personal,
situated within the corporation limits of said
town not exempt from taxation.