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The Opelousas courier., 1891-05-16
Pressing Their Advantages.

e. paso ia becoming excited about the
action of Postmaster Smith, who, 1t ap-
pears, allows postoface inspectors to
open sealed letters mailed In that office
in their smelling OUT efforts in search
of lottery matter.
The United States was hardly born
when the famous cabinet noir" IN
France created storm of indignation,
and there has not been, since the great
French revolution, a government OF
whatever structure, outside Of Russia,
which would dare to tamper with the
secrecy of the mails. But the bogus
reformeIs of the last Congress have
made this great and glorious land Of
liberty the laughing stock of the world
in more ways than one. while at home
the startling fact is presented thai
Wanamaker's myrmidons are to-day
courts af unlimited Jurisdiction.
The day will come, it must come
when all such violations Of the intrinsic
rights of American citizens, will be
crushed to dust by the stern heel of ar
outraged people.
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ESTATE OF MArHnDE SIrrIG.


By virtue of an order of the Honorable the
Probate Court in aud for the parish of Saint
Landry, there will be sold al public auction,
TO the last and highest bidder by the under
signed administrator or duly qualified auc-
tiOneer, on the premises hereinafter described,
near OpeIousas. Parish of ST. Landry, on
Wednesday, Vaay 2Ssh, HSOHs
the following described properly. belonging
to the estate Of Mistress Mathiide Sittig, of
the parish uf st. Landry, tu-wt
/. Four arpents uf land, being one arpent
front by four nrpents deep, fronting on the
public road leading from OptiouSas go Belle.
we, aud near The southern corporation line
Of suia town, bounded north hy y. Gniug,
south by Madame Bdptiste Richard. widow,
east by said punIic road. aud west by jules
l.. ChacheIe, with dwelling house, carriage
house and all other improvements thereon,
saving and excepting one barn built by and
belonging t. Oscar tux. On said place lis
tina orchard. consisting Of apple, pear, peach,
plum, is aud other fruit trees; also fish
pond
2 One lot Of round situated fust south OF
the corporation tne Of the town 1T Opeonsas,
containiug an area OF 81 thttl iert trout
by SO teghIyj feeJ deep, front itss ON the pub
ic road leading from sand tows o Bellevue,
bounded north by sad corporatthn line south
by j. l.. Chachel6, with one store mousse there
ou lulerly occupied hy Etirnue Veltin rs
store. AkLH UH VLLllN,
I6rms-Ca~h.
April 25 1891. Administrator.
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A Tribute Of Respect.

Whereas, God In His infinite wisdom has
seen ft to remove by the hand of death one OF
the members of the Opelousas Social Club.
Mrs. La8are Levy (nse Miss Jennie CALM of
aSw Orleans, therefore,
Be it resolved that we, the Opelousas
Social Club, most respectfully submit to His
all.wise call.
Be it also resolved tina: we extend to the
family our deepest sympathles In their
bereavement.
Be IL further resolved that We cause these
resolutions to be spread on our minutes, that
o copy be sent the family and also the local
papers be requested to publish the same.
Very respectfully,
j. T. SKIPPER, Chairman.
EUG 8. BLocE,
j. j. PERRoDIE,
JONAS JACOBS,
s, L. HEBRARD,
Committee.
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"Firing xhe southern 1eart. /"

We invite special attention to an ar
ticle to be found in our columns of this
issue, with the above caption. It is
worthy of careful perusal, and mature
consideration. 1t is the production of
one Of the ablest of Louisiana editors,
who, for years, has been the hon ored
head of the Democratic organization,
and whose standing as d gentleman in
all respects, cannot and dare not be
drawn in question, by even the most
inflated Of the Purists opposing the
Lottery amendment.
The article expresses our views to a
dot, and we fail to appreciate any
others.
The Democratic party is one of de-
ctdYed principles principles too, which
have survived every convalsion, and
which must continue to do SO, for the
reason that they are based on, and
fearlessly assert the inalienable righta
of man. II among those rights, any
one, be more sacred, and thei efore
conspicuous, than another, under our
form of government, 1t is that which
declares the freedom Of opinion, and Of
the ballot
Much has been said first and last
about what will be done to prevent the
adoption of the Revenue amendment
Violence has been mentioned among
other means-denunciation has been
Neutrality-suspicious. have been lavishly
INDUCED in. Morality has been made
convenient pretext, and that too, by
many who get drunk as often as others,
who play cards, and violate the Sab
bath without the faintest squirm OF
conscience.
All this must cease or result IN con
sequences morse than seem to be anticl-
pafed--roters must be left free. AS we
have formerly stated in this paper, the
simple question before the voters Is,
will they vote for or against the amend
ment7
The amendment proposition concerns
no political organization az such. 1t il
neither Democratic nor anti democra
| tic, neither Republican nor anti Re
publican, neither an Alliance nor anti
Alliance measure--but is one of gener'
al necessity--of financial expediency
| 1t has nothing whatever to do with IN
dividual morality. and therefore cannot
affect State morals. Every ticket will
under the law, have printed upon it
the alternative of voting for or against
the adoption of tho Amendment, and
| the voter can vote for or against any
candidate for any Office in the Stat'
whilst voting for or against the Amend
ment. No officer can, when elected
have anything whatever to do with tbs
Lottery question. If the people vote
| it down. it necessarily must stay down
aud If they adopt it, no officer can POS
sibly touch or control it. General JAS
tremsky has, In the article We direc
attention to, placed the Whole matte
! plainly before the reading public, an'
/ there is no mistake about the correct
ness of his views.
Every effort has been made to lnJec
it or to knead it in with the elements Q
parties, and those who are engaged Il
the work, modestly assume that the.
are par excellence the infallible expon
/ ents They would have all others tax
their word for it. and in doing so aban
don all thought for themselves. \
some instances they have become tll
old man OF the sea, who has ridden hl
i party until it refuses to be ridden al.
further.
4 As time passes We propose to ga
4 more on the subject.
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Rudini may rage and Blaine may indulge
in diplomatic language, but neither can alter
the facts of the case nor change recognised
principle of international law II any sub
iect Of bis Majesty thinks he has suffered IN
i;nrv in this country the United States may
see to it that the courts are open to him.
But it may not control the finding Of the
iury-Chieago Times, Dem.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-05-16

Al Manufacturing learned that
certain threats have been made against
i witness, Martin Comeau, colored,
whose testimony was corroborated by
Mr.. Damon Durio in the matter of the
suit entitled Etiennette Ballard vs..
Theodule Deville, notice is hereby
given that will not permit said witness
10 be injured, and warn all persons
interested against the consequences Of
their unlawful designs.
+. b. CoMEAU.
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Two horses attached to 'bus from
Washington took fright last Thursday
morning while iD front Of tue Court
house running into a gig hitched in
front of Lesassier's store, and continu-
ed their run until they were brought
to stand still by getting the wheels
Of the vehicle caught in the Catholic
church yard gate. No serious damage
done.
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May 9, 1891.
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.
p.nhnte nn,.rt pnrish of "a. Ln,drn. ~. 5f0s

Probate Court, Parish Of So. Landry, No. sos
estate OF sYDoSIA JoUBERT, Decd.
Whereas, Sosthene Lavergne of the parish OF
st. Landry, has applied by his petition to be
appointed administrator of the estate OF sy-
donia Jonbert, deceased, late of ST, Landry
parish;
opposition to said appointment will file the
same in writing, in my Office, in the town OF
Opelousas, within ten days from the present
notice. C. NJ. THOMPSON,
Mavo. 1891. Clerk.
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NoTIcE OF TABLEAU.
Probate Court, Parish Of 81. Landry. No. 5Oo5

ESTATE OF ANDRE MAYER, SR.
Whereas. Joseph Camy, Of the parish of st.
Landry, administrator of the estate of Andre
Mayer, Sr., deceased, has filed tableau OF
classification of debts, distribution Of funds
and hnal account of said estate, accompanied
BY his petition praying for the homoiogation
of the same;
And, whereas, notice of filing of said petit
tion and tableau has been ordered by an
order Of court bearing date May Ia, 1891.
ali nersons interested to make opposition to
said tableau, in writing, at my Office in the
town Of Opelousas, within the time required
bv law, why said tableau should not be
homologated and confirmed. d.
May I6, 1891. Clerk
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Our city fathers have contracted to
have the corporation supplied with
Atty street lamps. which are to be kept
burning until one o'clock a. M. every
night, except moonlight nights. Good.
Now let as have public school houses,
and it will not be very long before we
will bc reaching out for street cars.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-05-16
Cleopatra.

This beautiful Egyptian queen iss said to
have possessed wonderful charms of person.
Our American women are prone to neglect
their health, and should, when suffering from
prostration, languor, female debility or weak
ness, use freely and regularly Creole Female
Tonic. the best friend to woman.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-05-16
no bust English Women

Owe their health to much outdoor life and
nhysieaI exercise. In our southern climate
during the protracted summer, the broilin.g
sun forbids exposure, but the use OF Creoie
Femala Tonic will be found OF great service in
ali cases of female weakness, debility, sup
preston and prostration.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-05-16

Last Monday night the barn and
stable of Mr.. jules P@t6tin in Grand
Coteaa were burned to the ground, to-
gether with lot Of corn, bay, and 9th
or provender AS there were several
other buildings in close proximity,
which also took fire from the flying
cinders, it looked for a while as if the
main part of the town would be burned
down, bat fortunately the citizens suo-
ceeded in combining the fire to the barn
and stable. The fire is supposed to be
the work of an incendiary, very strong
suspicious resting upon young negro
named Joseph Tollibar alias Lubin who
has disappeared, and is still at large.
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LOST

A red Irish setter biEeh. Left DR.. j. A
Haas office on Easter night; has few white
hairs on neck caused by collar. answers to
name of "Shot.p liberal reward will he
paid for her return to DIR. J. A. Haas, or the
undersigned at Bayou Chicot. La.
FRANK WHARTON.
Nav 9-9ts
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JUDICIAL NOTICES
NOTICE OF TABLEAU.
Probate Court Parish Of St. Landry, No. 4s7
Estate OF ROBERT w. HELMEa.

ESTATE OF ROBERT w HELMER.
Whereas. Robert IL Helner of the parish OF
St. Landry, administrator Of the above
entitled estate has fled a tahleau OF
classification of debts and distribution OF
funds and anal account of said administration,
praying for his discharge and for cancellation
of bond.
And. whereas. notice of fling Of said peti-
tion and fableau has been ordered by an or
der of court bearing date May 7, 1891.
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given TO al
persons interested to make opposition to sa d
tableau. in writing, ut my Office in the to@n
of Opelousas, within the time required by law,
why said tablsau should not be homologated
and confirmed. c. III. THOMPSON,
May 9, 1891. Clerk
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New drug store, fresh stock, compe-
tent druggist, prices moderate. q. &
L. B. Chachere, proprietors, Landry
street, between Main and Court. Also
full line of stationery, school books,
combs, brushes, perfumery, tobacco,
cigars, ETC., etc.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-05-16
NOTICE OF 1ABLEAU.
Probate Court. Partsh Of st. landry, No $685.

Estate OF JoSATHAN L. Morris, decd.
Whereas. G. w Hazard. Of tie parish of
st Landry administrator nfthe above en-
tilted estate has e rd rableat OF classieea'
rion OF det.ts, praying Tor the homeiogation
of the same;
And whereas. notice OF fling of said petit
tion and iahieau has he~n erteffd by an
ardpr af ronrt b.aripg dafe Mas 9 1891
Now, therafHra. nottcr ia hereby given 70
ali pere0as inrrrested To make ~ portion 70
s.id iuhleau. in writing. nj my office 10 the
town OF OPP eousas, within The time required
by law, why s,si,l tabtrau should not be homo,
logated and confirmed.
G. ii. THOMPSON
Nav i6 1891 Clerk.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-05-16

Any one having q second hand piano
in good order which they will sell
cheap, can find q purchaser By apply
ing at this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-05-16

Major B. Bloomfield, deputy clerk Of
the q. s. Courts, informs US that the
June term of the q. S. Circuit and the
q. 8. District Courts for the western
districts of Louisiana will begin at
0pelousas on Monday, June lst, and
on Monday, June 9th. Judge Boarman
will be here. The members of the
bar and others interested will govern
fhannRalres accordingly.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-05-16

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., 1891-05-16

The Police Jury met last Monday.
The full proceedings (ofRciaD will be
found in another column.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-05-16

We had refreshing shower of rain
last Monday evening, which laid the
dust and benefited our gardens and
growing crops
The Opelousas courier., 1891-05-16

ErysipeIas.--I L. Irwin, of Townsville,
Ga., says he was afflicted with ErysipeIas for
was used.
Sold BY Blake s. Durke, Washington, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-05-16

WANTED. 1000 bushels Of corn ~
exchange for lumber, cypress or pine,
or shingles. y I. STEW : n.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-05-16

For SALE AT BARGAIN II Buck
eve Reaper and Binder, G. Aultman
s. Go. Thresher, inch Rotary Pump.
Apply to JOS. Bloch.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-05-16

An iron fence is to be erected around
the courthouse yard OF New Iberia.
That's what we want iu Opolousas.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-05-16

The annual session Of the Grand
Lodge K. of P. convenes in Shreveport
on the 18th, 18th and Goth of this
month. All necessary arrangements
have been perfected for making 1t a
notable event of the order. Thanks to
the committee for a comp. to attend.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-05-16

The engine, boiler, pump and other
apparatus for operating the artesian
well. were tested last Monday evening,
and found to work satisfactorily. Tues.
day morning the work was begun, and
about 100 feet of piping were sunk
that day. About 10 or II feet were
annk Wednesday, as a strata of tenaci.
aus porous clay was reached at lO0
isss ID depth through which the boring
il both slow and tedious. Thursday's e
work amounted to about 80 feet sunk.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-05-16

The glove Eight between Owen Har.
neg and Jas. Glass last Sunday was
hutIg contested match lasting one hour
and twenty minutes, in which Harvey
vas knocked out in the Goth round.
Both men showed undoubted pluck and
considerable skill, but it was evident
from the start that Glass had the ad-
vantage fl weight1snd perhaps in train
lng and development. Both men were
eanssaerably punished the victor ap.
parently being the worst used up OF
the two.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-05-16

Thanks to Senator j. B. Eustis for
valuable public documents
The Opelousas courier., 1891-05-16

There are one or more expeditions 70
Darbonne on the tapis, for the near
future.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-05-16
May ls 1891
EBUBLIC SALE.
1istriss . Court P.srishqf 81. Landry, No. l474i

Dt8tricL Court Parrish QT 50. LtldTy NO. I4TEI
CLISroN B. ANDRES vs. HIS CREDITORS.
BY virtue of an order OF The Honorable the
Probate Court la aud for the parish of Saint
Landry, thaie will b4 cold at public anctiont
to the last aud highest bidder, By the UNDER
signed provisional syndic, or Il duly quail
hrd aaetioneer, at the old Eli7ha Andrus
plantation III this parish, on
Wednesday. May 40, HSO1.
the following described property to wit:
400 barrels of corn iu shueks, more or less
now on the '.Home place. to be sold IN lots
a lot of cord wood, cut aud seasoned on said
place a lot of cotton seed on said place,
Y. BoAGNI.
Provisional Syndic.
Nav Q 1891.
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FOR SALE.

Improved town property. lying contiguous
to railroad, 3s5 feet front by 2l0 feeO deep,
containing two comfortable residences. out
houses. ETC.. will be sold together or separate
For particulars, apply at this Office, or TO jean
Tugague. Opelousas.
May rs, l89l.-tf.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-05-16

All styles of fancy printing done at
this Office on short notice at lev prices
The Opelousas courier., 1891-05-16

Cat yonr meals at the Farmers Union
Lunch House, opposite the Post-oftice
on Main street.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-05-16

Count that day lost, whose low descending
sun views from thy hand no advertising done
The Opelousas courier., 1891-05-16

Copy intended for publication, in our col
day morning.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-05-16

ice cream at Mrs. Perrault's saloon
The Opelousas courier., 1891-05-16

The sixth annual meeting ot the
state Dental Society was held here thls
week. commencing Tuesday and closing
Wednesday night, after an instructive
and interesting session.
The following officers wafe electea s.
for tIA ensuing year: President, : :. Y y.
FreidTichs; let vice president, =. haez-
hnrg: cd vice president, a ] befcieT;
secending Sc secretary Jno. 9. McCuliocn;
corresponiing m secretary, ]. z. Dugger;
treasurer. j. ". Adams Boafo = @
Dental Ex miners: Jos. Bauer. aeo.
I Freidrichs, M. Wet, Clias. Eckhaoat
and G. B Johnson. -.
Tha Association meets IN new VI
,aans ii 1892 the Wednesday following
Mardi Gras.
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We are indebted to Mr.. G. Settoon,
the courteous aud efficient agent of the
Southern Pacific Co, here, for the fol-
lowing statement of produce shipped
from Opeloueas from September lst,
1890. to March 3lst, 1891:
The Opelousas courier., 1891-05-16

i ID not astonishing that wild and
exaggerated rumors should be 10 circu-
lasiOu abroad about the small pox IN
uaE vicinity, when some very mlsiead
ing rumors are almost constantly CIR
ealating ou our own streets. A few
aass ago it was reported sall over
town. that q case Of small pox was
discovered near the Market. The case
Naa examined by acting parish physl-
sian, JAS O Ray, and town physician,
Z. p. Lewis, who both agreed that It
va not small pox,
The Opelousas courier., 1891-05-16
DUBLIC SALE.
Probate Court, Parish ofSl. Landry, No. 1918.
EsrArN or OLIVIER GUILLoRY. EILs.

By v,r;G Go of au orde. OF The Honorable the
DISTRICT Court in and for th" parish of Saint
Landry. there viii be SOLD at puh ic taction,
70 the !ast and htehe~t bIadet. by The under.
sfRned administrator, TT a GatN qualified aue-
tioneer. the premises at Pointe aux Plus,
III the parish of ST. Landry, on
The Opelousas courier., 1891-05-16
May 2. 1891.

DUBLIC SALE
Probate Court Pttrishof 81. Landry, No, 5i04
ESTATE OF HENRY RIDER AND WIFE OcTA
VIE VEILLoN.
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The excursion from Lake Charles 70
cue town last Sunday did not bring as
many people here as had been expect:
g, owing doubtless to the exaggerated
samors Of small pox in our midst,
gAen IN fact there were no cases OF the
alsease ii town, and only two cases
eral miles from Opelouaas. Ihe
number Of excursionists however was
ilieiently large to enjoy the varions
g Leftainments provided for their be-
J nsllt to the fullest extent, and we are
pseased to note our visitors appeared
~ ~ highly pleased with their recep-
alon the visiting firemen ID particular
nelag lavish 10 their expressions OF
satlsiaction for the courtesiss extended
81 ouE citizens In general, and our Fire
III pasfEnent ID particular. Many
Il l1llilar faces, former residents of Ope-
5eaaas but now citizens of the Lake
improved the opportunity to visit
saair native health, and renew old ac-
Naaintances, and altogether NE venture
81 aay our visitors were moro than
R.eased with their short stay il Dpe.
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Tuesday, June 2f. 8SDa.

the following d.serIUe1 property. belonging
TO the estate of Olivier GuiIinrv, Il s, to-wit:
The plantation on wtICh tue deceased last
resided, consisting OF slXty-tour acres and
four huudrrdrha at aIt acre of land as per
dotueS cad act Ne. 1895, ,Iesctids-d thus north
west quarter of The sou h aSt frao1ional quar-
ter, ana the lot No. of section ten in town
ship 5 ronh range one east OF Louisiana
Meridian, dated February 20, 1888, together
with all the buildings and Improvements
thereon.
One tract of wood land on Bayou des
Cannes, near prairie Mammouth, parish of
st. Landry, continuing twenty superficial
arpenrs, bounded north by laHd of Cyprien
Landreneau, south by the Bayou des Cannes,
east by Jean b. Tafe and west by Alcide
j. Foutenot.
One black roam horse; one dun horse one
old wagon.
Terms-Cash.
DON LOUIS McCAULEY,
ELVINA ARDOIN,
Joint Administrations.
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The Louisiana Educator Is the aalne
Of q new magazine that has just been
launched on the literary sea by I Sam
bola jonas, of Baton Rouge, who VIII
be its managing editor and pIopflesoI: Z
will he issued monthly al the low
subscription ) price of 81 a year. It's
Iisfs Of editors and contributors includes
Tie the names Of some of the best known
aud most brilliant writer's in the state, e
Il and ito initial number gives evidence
of such ability and interest as VIII soon =,
place it in the front ranks of pefloaieais =
IF the kind. In its salutatofy, Mf-
Jones says:
..wb iIe remaining true aud loyalto Southern
sentiments srI and traditions, and fearlessly
preserving the truth Of Southern aat;ans
Ii. serness and endeavor to encourage tna'
broad and liberal spirit that hsns sesss d aotqerss ,o paf
si.,,s tin where progress and intelligence are
ths only standards of excellence.
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Personal.

DIR. v. Z. Irion, P. S. D. Z. of H.,
left for New Orleans last Wednesday to
attend the meeting Of the Supreme
Lodge Of the United States K. of H
Geo. v. Dodez, Esq, of Elba, was IN
town this week
Henry L. Garland, Esq, departed
last Monday on d trip for the summer.
Mrs. Garland accompanies the captain
on his travels.
Among the Waahingtonlans N town
this week aere Messrs w 4. Flynn,
Chas. Antonio. Leon Wolf, R-zernott,
Phil. Jacobs, Lueieu Dnple.
Capt. Sam. Haas, Of Bayou Chicot.
was here several dags this week on
business. ,
| Claude and Thad Mayo Of Lake
Charles came on the excursion Sunday.
Mrs. DR.. C. a. Gaudet Is on visit
here, the guest of her sister in. law, Mrs.
Alexis Sandoz.
Col. Mark Lazarro, If Vile Plate, has
been III town several days this week
The Opelousas courier., 1891-05-16

Ice cream aud cakes at airs, fef'
rauls's
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ESTATE OF HENRY RIDER AND WIFE OoTA
VIE VEILLoN.
BY virtue of an order of the Honorable the
Probate Court in aud for the parish Of Saint
Landry, there will be sold at public auctions
to the last and highest bidder, by the under
signed administrator or auy duly qualified
auctioneer, at the last residence of the
deceased in Prairie Mamou, in the parish
of st, Landry, on
Wednesday,, Nnay 97tEn,. as0l,
the following described property belonging
to the estate Of Henry Rider and wife Oe-
tavie Veillou, late of the parish OF st. Lam
dry, to-wit:
Three head gentle horned cattle; l double
Sbarre gun; / armoir; safe. croekery, pots,
bedding, feather beds, saddle aud bride,
etc.
1erms-Cash.
HONORE FUsELTER,
May f6, 1891, administrator.
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NO 81.
JUDICIAL NOTICES.
Probate CouYt, Parish Of ST. Landry, No. 5lo2.

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DURLIC SALE.
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Wedmesday. NaaY 2YfIn, ls0l.

HUNUKE FUaELTER,
May Is, 1891, Administrators.