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The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-14
EDUBLIC SALE.
Probate Court, Parish ofst, Landry, No. 5o74
ESTATE OF PIERRE BELLow.

ESTATE OF PIERRE BELOW.
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 Administrative, or o duly qualified aue-
tioneer, at the last residence of deceased,
in Mallet, in the parish of st. Landry, on
WEDNESDAY, March Ii, 1891, the following
described property, belonging TO the estate of
Pierre BELOW. deceased, late OF the parish of
st. Landry, to-wit:
A certain tract of prairie land situated at
Mallet in the parish of at Landry, containing
one hundred and three aeres and 52II00, with
ali the buildings and improvements thereon,
bounded on the north by school land, on the
south by On6zime Miller, on the east by pub
lie land and Aurelien Moreau and ON the west
by Mallet woods, being lot No. | of section %,
Up. 6, South Range East, as appears by
patent now recorded in the Recorders office
of the parish of st. Landry.
One pair work oxen one pair Young oxen
two cows and calves; two cows I25 bushels
of Germ, more or less barrels rice; barrels
potatoes; OK cart q lot of fodder; l grind
stone; l corn mill; D lot farming imple-
ments; q lot household furniture; double
barrel shotgun; l eross-cut saw; ak, saddle,
kitchen utensils, clothes press, etc
Terms and Conditions.-The land TO be
divided and sold in two lots, one third cash
on the day OF sale and the balance payable in
one and two years from day of sale, purehas-
ers to execute their promissory notes for the
credit portions with eight per cent per annnm
| interest from date of sale until paid and 10
per cent attorneys fees III case Of suit to re-
cover the same; the estate to retain special
mortgage and vendors privilege upon the
land until final payment OF principal, interest
| and attorneys fees.
The movable property to be sold as follows
| All adjudications over ten dollars payable one
| third cash. and the balance payable one and
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NOTICE OF TABLEAU.


Probate Court Parish of 81. Landry, No. 1861
ESTATE OF MARTIN EDGAR DEMARET.
Whereas, Alice r. Demaret of tho parish of
of st. Landry, tutrix of the above
entitled estate, has filed final tablean of
classification Of debts and distribution of
funds of said estate. accompanied by her
petition praying for the homologation of
the same /;
And, whereas, notice Of fling of said petit
tion and tabIeau has been ordered by an or
der of court bearing date Jan. 1891.
Now. therefore, notice is hereby given TO all
persons interested to make opposition to said
| tableau, in writing, at my Office in the town
of Opelousas, within the time required by law,
why said tableau should not be homologated
and confirmed. C. NJ. THOMPSON,
Feb. 7, 1891. Clerk.
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Probate Court, Parish Of 81. Landry, No. 5071
ESTATE OF SEVILLE CARRIERE.

I
Probate Court Parish Of 81. Landry, No 507l
ESTATE OF SEVILLE CARRIERE.
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 testamentaiy exeeutrix or any duly
qualified auctioneer, at the last residence of
the deceased on Bayou Teche, in the parish
of st, Landry, on WEDNESDAY, Feb
ruary 25th 1891 the following describ-
ed property, belonging to the estate of Sc
vile Carriere late of the parish of st. Ian
dry, to-wit
certain plantation situated in this parish,
fronting on the Bayou Teehe, beiug the last
| residence OF the deceased, having a front on
said Bayou of seven arpents by forty in
depth, bounded north or front by said Bayou,
south by Emile Robin, formerly Castillo, east
by widow Desire Godet, west by Ignace Nc
Bride and by land of widow, together with all
the buildings and improvements thereon stu
ated.
One small house of residence, one corn crib,
and fencing, being ON the land of the inhabi
tants of Petit Bois.
Six large creole mules, one small mule and
colt, one creole mare, one american horse, six
head gentle horned cattle, one lot hogs t3),
one wagon, one horse cart, one lot Of agrieul-
tural implements and plantation utensils, ono
gun, one pistol one silver watch, one clock.
two saddles and brides, two armoirs, two
beds and bedding, one bowl and washstand,
two looking glasses, one safe, q lot dishes, a
lot glassware, andirons, chairs, pots, one
skiif, one fat boat, grindstone, barbed wire,
fencing, corn, cotton seed, fodder, jars, bricks,
one Fairbanks scales, one branding iron, one
corn shelter, etc., etc. The undivided half of
24 bales of cotton.
Terms and eonditions.-All the movable
property cash, payable on the day Of sale.
The plantation which consists of seven ar
pents front on the Bayou Teche by forty ar
pents in depth, to be sold one-half cash and
the balance i'll one year from day of sale. Tho
said tract of land is to be divided in three
equal portions, each portion to have front of
two and 33a arpents front ON said Bayou, by
a depth of forty arpents. For the balance Of
the purchase price of the land, after paying
the cash portion, the purchaser is to furnish
personal security in solido to the satisfaction
of the Testamentary Executrix on the notes
to be given the lands are to remain specially
mortgaged in favor of the estate until full and
final payment therefor, the pact de non alien
do is to prevail and purchaser is to pay ten
per cent attorneys fees in case suit is brought
to enforce payment of the notes given to rep
resent the purchase price. The notes to bear
eight per cent yearly interest after maturity.
JUSTINE BERTINEAU,
Jan. a. vi. Iestamentary Executrix.
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IN
Probate Court, Parish of ST. Landry, No. 1850
EsrATE on WISE. WEIGHT.

ESTATE OF VIM. WRIGHT.
Whereas, Celeste Wright, of the parish Of
st. Landry, administrators of the above enti-
tied estate, has filed an amended tableau OF
classification of debts and distribution OF
funds of said estate, accompanied by her peti
tion praying for the homologation of the
same;
And whereas, notice of filing of said peti
tion and tableau has been ordered by an or
der of court bearing date Feb. 5, 1891;
persons interested to make opposition to said
tableau, in writing, at my Office, in the towr
Of Opelousas, within the time required by law
why said tableau should not be homologated
and confirmed.
C.M. THOMPSON,
Feb. 4, 1891. Clerk.
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To THE PUBLIc.-Notice is given
that tho business of the late firm of j.
M. Morris & Co. General Insurance
Agents, will be continued by Y &. 1rion
and Henry A. Irion under the name Of
Irion Brothers. The same we'll known
and reliable companies will be repre-
sented by them, and the patronage Of
the public is respectfully solicited
IRON Bros,
General Insurance Agents.
Opelonsas, La, Feb. 12, 1891.
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OF TABLEAU.
.obate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No.
ESTATE OF M. PETERSON.

ESTATE OF M. PETERSON.
Whereas, Vincent w. Boagni, of the parish
of st. Landry, administrator of the above entl-
tied estate, has filed a tableau of classifea-
tion Of debts, distribution of funds and final
account Of administration, praying for his
discharge as administrator.
And whereas, notice of fling of said petit
tion and tableau has been ordered by an or
der of court bearing date Feb. 5, 1891.
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given to all
persons interested to make opposition to said
tableau, in writing, at my office, in the town
of Opelousas, within the time require by law,
why said tableau should not be homologated
and confirmed.
C. M. THOMPSON,
Feb. 7, 1891. Clerk.
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Money for the Farmers.
N. o. Picayune.

N. ". flcayune.
The advocates of the proposed sub
treasury plan by which Government
agencies may be established through
out the agricultural districts to ad-
vance money on crops and produce and
to make loans on lands, find precedents
in the fact that the Government lends
large sums of money on deposit in the
national banks, for which no interest is
charged, and which the banks loan to
their customers. Tt is alleged that if
this is done directly for the interest of
commerce, something like it may be
done for the farmers.
These advocates might also point to-
the fact that the Government loaned its
credit for large amounts to secure the
building of the Union Pacific and Cen
trail Pacific Railroads, and now to the
fact that the Government is asked to
guarantee $l00,000,OOO for the con
struction of the Nicaragua ship canal
If the Government goes into the money
lending business it cannot draw the
line at the farmers. If the Government
had not, under Republican rule, gone
into such enormous extravagances the
vast amounts collected in taxes would
dlave remained in the pockets of the
people, who would not now be impov
erished and begging for loans of public
money.
But after all, where is the money TO
come from for the use of {, ZOO, 900 farm
ers, more or less By the time the cot
ton, the wheat, the corn, the hogs and
beef cattle, and all the lands Of the
agricultural districts shal! have been
offered IN pledge for loans on indefinite
time, thousands of millions would not
suffice to do the business. We want to
see the farmers have their due, but
where is all the money to come from z
Are the people to be taxed for it 2
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The fire insurance companies and
their patrons will be much interested
in two recent decisions as to what
constitutes a loss by fire. In France
a woman dropped a fine jewel into an
open CRATE and it was ruined. The
insurance company refused TO pay the
loss, saying they had not, insured
against CRATE fire. Suit was brought
and the courts decided that the in
surance covered all kinds of fire and
gave Judgment for the plaintiff
Judgment was recently rendered against
New York insurance company for q
new spring bonnet that was burned By
being hung over lighted gas jet.
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PUBLIC SALE.
District Court, Parish Of 81. Landry No, u

District Court, Parish of 81 Landry No, I494I
CLINTON B. ANDRUs vs. HIS CREDITORS
Dy virtue of an order from the Honorable
. the District Court in and for the Parish
Of st. Landry, there will be sold at public
auction, to the last and highest bidder, by
the undersigned provisional syndic, or duly
cupied by Clinton B. Andrus at the corner
Of Main and North streets, in the town of
0pelonsas, on
w edmesdEay, Febsry. 25ths 1s0I,
the following described property, to-wit:
A LOT of groceries, crockery, hardware,
glassware, etc, being the balance of the stock
Of goods remaining in said store and not
previously sold.
Terms Cash.
". BOAGNI,
gEs9b. IA, 1881. Provisional Syndie.
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New Iberia Enterprise: The new
court house at Ahbeville is complete
and is reported ais rejecting much cred
it on the skill of the builders, Mr.. G.. ID.
Stewart, as carpenter, and our own Mr..
w. d. Sonthwell, who has charge of
the brick work. The building cost
500. 900.
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NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.

Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry. No. 5OS7. i.
ESTATE OF WILLIAM II. ANDERSON.
Whereas, Chas, M. Thompson OF the parish
of st. Landry, has applied by his petition to be
appointed administrator of the estate Of
VIM. FL. Anderson, deceased, late Of the parish
of st. Landry
Therefore, any person intending to make
opposition to said appointment viii file the
same in writing, in my office. in the town Of
Opelousas, within ten days from tho present
notice. G. III, THOMPeS0N,,
Feb.7, 1891. Clerk
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Taken up as an Estray,
Feb. I, 1891.

TpY the undersigned, at Big Cane, La, a
ID light bay mare MULE, old, both hind
feet white up to her knees, and small star in
face; has been ranging behind my field for
about or months. The owner is requested
to come forward, prove property, pay charges
and take her away, or she will be disposed OF
according to law. L. G0UDCHAUX,
Big Cane, La, Feby. IA, 189l.-lm.
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JOSEPH BLOCH vs., JOSEPH c. GIBBS
By virtue of an order of seizure and sale 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 pro-
ceed 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.
Landry, on SATURDAY, the 21st day OF
February, A. D. 1891, at 10 O'Clock a. m, the
following described property, to-wit:
A certain lot of ground with the buildings
and improvements thereon, situated at the
corner of Court and Bellevue streets, in the
town of Opelousas, bounded north by proper
ty of Pierre Titard, south by Bellevue street,
east by Miss Elizabeth Gibbs, (now Mrs. L. E.
Littell), west by Court street, being the same
property acquired by said JOS Gibbs. Jr., by
and in an act of partition between Miss Eliza
abeth and Jos. G. Gibbs, and duly recorded in
conveyance records of the Clerks Office of
St. Landry parish.
Seized in the above entitled suit.
Terms-Cash. T. s. FONTENOT,
Sheriff Of the parish of St. Landry
Opelousas, Jan. 10, 1891
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ESTATE S,f SAMUEL WALLIS.
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 administrative, or duly quail
fed auetioneer, at the last residence of the
deceased in the town of Washington, st. Ian
dry parish, ON WEDNESDAY,, Feb. 26, 1891,
the following described property, belonging to
the estate of Samuel Wallis, de-
ceased, late of the parish of st. Landry to-
wit:
A certain lot or square situated in the town
of Washington, st. Landry parish, together
with all the buildings and improvements
thereon, containing about three-fourths of an
acre, more or less, bounded south by st.
Michel St., north by property of Broad and
Vine St., east by property of Broad and d.
Lalanne, west by Mr.. Vanhille and Carl
Wolff.
One lot household furniture-a full descrip-
tion to be given on day Of sale.
Terms-Cash.
CELESTINE PRATHER,
Jan. "a. 81. Admistratrix
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The last issue Of the ST. Landry Clari-
n! an contains the following characteristic

4aANondo:
Mg laalling, she private secretary Of Mr. Nor
sss .a says We ithe Lottery now control the
1zSas sz of the State, for which we have expended
sazGe amount Of money. Some his proved
s3sAsne III n received, while some has proved money
ss ezs ana they do not wish to invest any more
~ s.sa ~ Louisiana papers, tllat belong to the
Nsass II vi 3 money lOBt.s In controlling the press
e si.h ntate Mr. Morris expected to control
~. ssssae opinion. Up to the time the Clarion be
~ MAM Rln aacation here, the press Of this parish
49, ssss.ssseu Ier the Lottery; but when public opi.
zssass ;Ssa VS. expressed in the Democratic ward
Szs 2asoAa ss and parish convention last Eepben-
80 80 US result was overwhelmingly against the
T5z 30 IN regard taithis parish, Mr. Nor
s#s aAah xclaini : 4 money losti
4 9 que Of the press Of this PARISH
IL 1s GoURrER don't propose to allow
sa'as covert insinuation 60 go nnnoticed,
81 Y II take occasion to say that If IL
la ~ Intention of the writer DC the par
sspn ab0ye quoted to convey the
5nAag that 0Hr course la regard to the
amendment was not actuated
II pure motives, and am honest con-
=. sssslsin that It was fol the good of tie
..ses 81 that onr opinions had been
y by Mr. Morris or anybody else,
aeashy brand ii al d contemplate,
Y coEFardIy lie.
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Available Military Force.
Special to the Times-Democrat.

Special to the Times Democrat.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.-The Secre.
tary of War has sent to Congress a
statement showing the available mill.
tary force of the country. According
to this statement Alabama has 2s3
officers of militia, 267I privates and
160, 900 men available for military
duty.
Arkansas has made no returns.
Florida has 122 officers, 996 privates
and Az ,705 men available.
Louisiana has 101 officers, 1865
privates and 138, ,439 men available.
Mississippi has SIS officers and 1852
privates no returns for men available.
Texas has 449 officers, 2691 priyates
and 100000 men available.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-14

Il. H. Vortlenbaumen keeps constantly
% hail ceiling, flooring, shingles, sash,
blinds and doors, and rough and sized
lumber.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-14

The e. S. Senate will contain three
practical printers. Plumb, of Kansas i;
Gallinger, of New Hampshire and
Hansbraugh of North Dakota. The
printers devils need not despair there
is life in the old land yet, and in the
devils too.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-14

This is the season when you will be
looking around for a good rubber coat.
Ii you will apply to Clements 8 Wis
sons yen will find just what you want.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-14

Lumber quotations at B. II. Vorden
baumen's lumber yard:
1 inch pine boxing at $I2. 90 per N
4 cypress " at $500 q
Cypress fencing at 90 per NJ
lx4 ID. 81 M. flooring at $1,000 per M.
S. HOWELL, Manager.
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Get your meals at the Farmers Union
Lunch House, opposite the Post office
on Main street.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-14

When you desire to purchase goods
look carefully over the COURIER and
then go and patronize the business men
who advertise therein.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-14

Rubber Stamps, Stencils, Seals, Mon
ograms, Badges, &c, furnished on short
notice. Apply to Fred &. Sandoz.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-14

TBUBLIC SALE.
Probate co,r1, Parish ofs. 7andry, No. 5oa4

Probate Court, Parish Of 81. 4aadry, No. 5O24
Estate OF CHARLES BoARpMAN.
BY virtue Of an order Of the Honorable the
District Court in Ind for the parish of Saint
Landry, there will be sold at public auction,
to the last and highest bidder, by the under
signed administrator or daily qualified aue-
tioneer, at the last residence Of the deceased
in the town Of Washington, in the parish Of
st. Landry on WEDNESDAY, February ls,
1891, the following described property, be-
longing to the estate of Charles Boardman,
deceased, to-wit
The last residence of deceased, being a
house and lot situated in the town of Wash
ington, La, bounded ON the north by Widow
Begg, on the south by -- street, ON the east
by Blaze Motto, and on the west by Old
Bridge street.
Terms--Casil.
JAMES FONTENOT,
Jan. IL, 1891. Administrator.
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Preaching Ia the Presbyterian Church
at this place, tomorrow Feby. 18th, at
ii o'clock and also at night, by Rev.
Geo. Fraser
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Frotcher's garden seeds--a fresh lot
for spring planting just received also
seed irish potatoes, red rust proof oats,
and onion sets, at Ben. Meginley's.
ian Al -.3E.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-14

Oyster gumbo every Wednesday and
Saturday evenings at Mrs. A. j. Per-
rault's restaurant. Lunch at all hours.
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Lunch, meals--hot or cold, oysters,
choice liquors, etc, at all hours, at Ben
Meginley's new saloon, adjoining bis
grocery.
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Hyou want any first class Job Print
ing done, call at this Office and you
will be perfectly satisfied.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-14

WANTED. 1000 bushels of corn in
exchange for lumber, cypress Of pine,
or shinrlesb j. T. STEWART. n
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All work on our public building is
suspended owing to the constant rains
of the last few weeks
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-14

It is estimated that about 200 persons
from Opeloasas took in the Carnival in
New Orleans this week.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-14

DrED.-At Prairie Basse, in this parish, on
the IIth inst, Mrs. EUTLAvIE CARRIERE, wife
of VIM. Whaley, aged "a years.
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District Court was in session all the
week, including Mardi Gras. but so far
very little has been accomplished.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-14

Oil cloth and rubber coats of every
kind at Clements & Wilson.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-14

Get your meals at the Farmers Union
Lunch House, opposite the Post Office
on Main street.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-14

Valentines! Valentines!! all style
and varietyt Jacobs newsstand.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-14

Get your meals at the Z armers' Union
Lunch House, opposite he Post-office
on Main street.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-14

Shoes, mud boots, rubbers suitable
for winter wear, in great variety at
Clements s. Wilson's.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-14

We have had rain here every day
this week, except Tuesday.
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OPELOUSAS:

Copy intended for publication in our col
umns should reach us not later than Wednes-
dav morning.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-14

Latest designs in fancy cards, enval
opes. ETC., just received at this ofIice
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-14

All styles Of fancy printing done
this Office On short notice ait low prices
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-14

Fresh Oysters at vilaseca's.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-14

Now Is the time TO buy your best
girl Valentine at Jacobs newsstand.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-14

The defeat of the cilieallons soldier
and patriot, Gen. Wade Hampton, was
undoubtedly ease OF base ingsatitude,
for which the politicians of South Caro-
lima should feel heartily asllamed--if
that class Of s.patriots'' wefe capable of
such d feeling. But il il safe to say
that the trae sentiments Of the great
majority of the brave sons of the noble
old State Of South Carolina ars correct
II voiced in the following paragraph
from correspondent III the Sunny
South, of Atlanta, Ga;
The best and most loyal people OF our com
munitY look upon the defeat of Wade Hamp-
tom for the United States Senate as sbases IN
gratitude. DO we not love and reverence
Washington for what he has done for our
country Then why shouldn't South Caro-
iinians fee the same towards Wade Hamptona
Let us ever remember those who stood by
him to the last, and forget the Others for, in
their remembrance, nothing but ingratitude
could be thought of. Shakespeare has well
said
Blow, blow, thou winter wind
Thou art not so nnkind
s8 Az mans inrratituie.
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Practical Illustration.

A lady in New Orleans authorized an
attorney in this place to look after and
pay her taxes on small piece of land
owned by her and lying and being sit
uated on the Bayou Jacques, in the
parish of Avoyelles. For this purpose
she inclosed Five Dollars. The attor-
ney at once wrote to G. Cannon, the
sheriff and ex- officio tax collector of
that parish, inclosiDg the money, re-
questing him to forward the lady's re-
ceipt for the taxes, to her in New Or
leans. After the lapse of few days,
the chief deputy IT. j. Armitage), of
the Sheriff, acknowledged the receipt
of the So, with the following statement:
State Tax Observation-Disclosures 20
Parish FAX .--------- w 5 ) ~
Lefee I06.-- - III gu
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Don't Build

Unless you have Plans and Specifica-
tions to 60 by; they win save you
triple the amount of their cost, besides
giving you satisfaction. am now pre-
pared to furnish Plans and Speeifca-
lions for all styles of Buildings, Design
Furniture, Tombs Tin brick, stone or
marblel, Fine Mantels, Interior Finish
and everything appertainiDg to Archi-
lecture. Respectfully,
t., G. CHAcHERE, Architect.
Office with G. w. DuRoy, Atty at Law,
4 0pelousas, La.
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