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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-01-17
Poor zconomy and worse Logic

There were six convictions at the last
term OF the Criminal District Court OF
this parish, at cost of $4,419 for wit
nesses, jurors, sheriff and clerk, not in
Guiding the many incidental expenses
OF the term, which would increase this
sum several hundred dollars. OF those
SIX convictions the Supreme Court has
reversed one, VIM. Rubles, and granted
new trial to another, Gilbel Anselm ;
and more costs are to be added, and in
all probability eventually result in ae-
qulttal, leaving as a final result of the
term, four convictions: one for assault
with dangerous weapon one for petit
larceny; one for prison breaking and
one for larceny. Four thousand, four
hundred and nineteen dollars land
more to be added) is certainly very
extfavagant price to pay-censidering
the meagre results, and it strikes us
that some of the public officials in this
parish who are interested in the admin
lstration of justice, might Oe much
more profitably employed in devoting
their Jealous efforts at retrenchment
and reform to more satisfactory or
economical system of Justice, instead of
endeavorlng to cut down the pitiful
sum of 5000 or $500 per annum paid
the newspapers for doing the parish
printing sum which is less than half
the rates fixed by law for legal adyer-
tlsements, and less than many of the
parishes in this State, with a popula-
tion and assessed value of not more
than half that of st. Landry, are pay
ing for the same service Some of the
disinterested efforts we have witnessed
recently reminded us very forcibly Of
the old saying of straining at a sardine
and swallowing whale
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-01-17

An interesting exhibition will take
plaee next w Wednesday, the 2Ist, on Mr.,
Y =. Veazie's farm on the western out
skirts Of town, where a test of the Hop
geod riding and wheel plow will dem-
eastrate that one man and team can
ploW from 4 to acres per day with less
strain on the team and do better work
saan common walking plow. Farm
sFss planters and others interested are
invited to witness the test, which is free
so al. The test will commence at one
O'Clock b. Id.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-01-17
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.

Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No. 5074
ESTATE OF PIERRE BELOW.
Whereas, Celima Courville of the parish Of
ST. Landry, has applied by her petition TO be
appointed Administrative of the estate Of
Pierre Below, deceased, late of the parish
of st. Landry
Therefore, any person intending to make
opposition to said appointment will file thu
same III writing, ir my office, in the town o
OpeIousas, within ten days from the presen
notice G. M. THOMPSONs
Jan. 10. 1891. Clerk.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-01-17

MARRrED-At the Catholic Church Of Ope-
lousas, on Jan I4th, 1891, by Rev. Father Du-
bourg, Miss MARIE DEJEAN to Dir. ALI ].
DUPRE. all Of this town.
The COURIER was remembered on
this occasion with wine and cake. and
the usual courtesies, and desires to
extend its heartiest congratulations to
the happy young couple, and hopes
that III their voyage over the sea o.
life their matrimonial bark will never
encounter any Of the breakers OF adyer.
sitE or SORROW.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-01-17

The Co partnership of Leonce q q.
4. Sandoz In the newspaper. book and
lob printing business, having been
dissolved on the Ist of January, 1921,
4 becomes necessary to collect all bills
dlle the COURIER Office, and all parties
Knowing themselves indebted will
please call and settle. .,Having assumed
she liabilities Of the office, parties hav-
ING claips against the same are request
ed % present them to us for settlement
Al this Office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-01-17
Probate Court, Parish ofst. Landry, No 500
Estate OF CHARLES BoARDMAN.

Estate OF CHARLES BoARDMAN.
By virtue of an order of the Honorable the
District 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
tioneer, at the last residence of the deceased,
in the town Of Washington, in the parish of
ST. Landry, on WEDNESDAY, February is,
1891, the following described property, be-
longing to the estate of Charles Beardman,
deceased, to-wit:
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-Cash.
JAMES FONTENOT,
Jan. IL, 1891. Administrator.
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MARIE BIEGAS,
Administrative.
Jan. 8, 1891
GHERIFF'S SALE.
District Court, Parish of 81 Landry, No. l4746
JOSEPH Bloch VS.. JOSEPH G. GIBBS.

JOSEPH BLOCH VS., JOSEPH G. 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 2lst 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. FONTEN0T,
Sheriff of the parish of st. Landry.
0peiousas, Jan. 10, 1891.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-01-17

fHE CoaITNG SHow.-It doesn't cost
nything 10 say that so and so has the
neal Of the greatest show on earth.
hAe people do not care what managers
sag of their shows, but judge for them /
selves. It's world known fact that
nobody who has seen Tha Great Ameri-
saa Railroad Shows, ever doubted that
- Lad seen the best of all shows united
IN 'hla surprising and gorgeous realiza-
slsn ef the showman's dream Of cen
sgfys III of which will be verified next
Manday the 18th. Don't miss IL.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-01-17

Mr. Louis S. Fontenot is fine speci
men OF u St. Landry creole-he is about
30 years Of age and stands just s feet 6
inches 10 his boots. He lives in Old
Grand Prairie, in this parish, whore he
was born and raised, and comes from a
stock thatsis prolific in fine specimens
Of manhood.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-01-17

CoRRECT. An exchange says: In
building up town everyone can do a
part. Don't stand Indifferent and ex-
pect others to do what you can do your
self. Practice liberal business methods.
Build d house for rent or sale. Look
for remunerative return right at home
and don't run off on wild goose chase
to Texas or somewhere else. Do what
ever is 0r looks like business and when
a stranger comes let him find some
thing TO take an interest Id, show him
around and post him up as to what
there is here.
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--------------'-'---'--'----
i anUBLIC SALE.
EBUbbIo -oAHU'
Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No. 50l6

ESTATE OF PAULINA GUILLoRY.
BY virtue of au 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
undersigned administrator or any duly quail
fed auctioneer, at the last residence of G6-
rasime Guillory, in Mamou Prairie, in the
parish Of ST. Landry, on WEDNESDA 7, the
18th day of January, 1891, the following des.
eribed property, belonging to the estate OF
Paulina Guillory, deceased, late OF the par
ish Of ST. Landry to-wit:
Three head of horned cattle; one brand ;
Que clothes press another clothes press; one
bed and bedstead one lot of q sheets; one
lot OF Is quilts; one lot yarn and box; one lot
cups and saucers one lot towels; two fancy
baskets; two pillows.
Terns-Cash.
J j. LANDRENEAU
Jan. II. '9I. Administrator.
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OF ADMINISTRATION.

Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No. 50y5
ESTATE OF CORA LAsrRAPEs.
Whereas. Anthony j.. Bercier, of the parish
of ST. Landry, has applied by his petition to
be appointed administrator of the estate OF
Cora Lastrapes, deceased, late of ss. Ian
dry parish;
Therefore, any person intending TO make
opposition to said appointment will ile the
same in writing, in my Office, in the town OF
/ Opelousas, within ten days from the Hrsasnt
\ notice. C. nj. IHOMEsSS5,N,,
Jan. 10, 1891. Clerx
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Respectful referred to the \ NJ. 4.
c., of Opelonsas
ssTt is good for the boys to practice
ON the gymnasium pole; for laser in
life many of them viii need all their
agility ID midnight hour; climbing over
the children's beds to keep the cover
straight, or make a light to fetch ut
tie water, or hunt the soothing syrup
to aniet the little ones to sleep
again Elk.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-01-17
HsHTsENEEN, ATTENTION.

DY RESOLUTION of Opelousas Fire Co.,
. No. 1, | am instructed to give public
notice that a reorganization of this company
will take place at the next regular monthly
meeting, Tuesday, February Sd, 1891, at the
Court House; all members wishing to retain
their membership after that date are request
ed to be present at this meeting, or furnish a
valid excuse for their absence, together with
a written request for their names to be retain
ed as members of this company.
E. M BOAGNI,
President.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-01-17

Our Office is supplied with set of
handsome calendars for 1891, for which
We are indebted to the New Orleans
PeaynDe, who will accept our thanks
for It's timely thoughtfulness.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-01-17

at the preliminary trial of D. P.
;ssizan for the killing or J. P. Close,
alast Friday, the accused was released
under a $4,000 bond to appear before
she next term of the District Court for
this parish.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-01-17

The important question of q public
school building for Opelousas should be
earnestly and energetically considered,
and the beginning of d new Year is q
GOOD time 10 start in afresh with this
long delayed enterprise and should not
De allowed to lag until We are placed
on an equal footing with other progress
siye localities ID the important matter
of school facilities.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-01-17

The Great American Railroad Shows
billed here for next Monday, the 18th,
announce, among the free exhibitions
on that day, a balloon ascension,
menagerie, wire ascension, museum
and grand street parade.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-01-17
NOTICE OF ADM1N1sTR RATION.

Probate Court, Partsh of st. Landry. No. 5o7o.
ESTATE OF john BOOK.
Whereas, Jules Perrodin of the parish OF %
Landry, has applied by h,s petition 10 De Des
appointed administrator #of the estate o.
John Boon, deceased, late of the parish OF
St. Landry;
Therefore, any person intendihg 20 naAe - J
opposition to said appointment will nie the
same in writing, in my office, IN the town O
Opeiousas, within ten days from the present
| nat;ne g, M. THOMPSON,
yan III 1891. Clerk.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-01-17
Jan. 30
NOTICE OF TABLEAU.
Probate Court, Parish ofSt Landry, No. 5oa7

Pro5ate Court, Parish of ST. Landry, No. 5o27
ESTATE OF PETER NASH.
Whereas Jonas w Bailey of the parish Of
st. Landry, administrators of the estate
of Peter Nash, deceased has filed
a tableau of classification of debts Of said
estate, accompanied by his petition praying
for the honlologation of the same
And whereas, notice of filing Of said petit
ton and tableaa has been ordered by an or
der of court bearing date Jan. Sd, 1890. :.
Now. therefore, notice is hereby given to all
persons interested to- make opposition to said
tableau, In writing, at my office in the town
whv said tableau should not be homologated
! and confirmed. g. M. THoMPs0N,
/ Jan, 10, 1891. CLERK
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-01-17

At the election of officers and Board
of Directors of The First National
Bank of 0peIonsas, last Tuesday, the
following were elected: 3:
Directors = Alphonse Levy, julius
Meyers, j. NJ. Lichtenstein, Ant. Diet
lien, Il. Latreyte, Ike Roos and j. 4
Skipper.
Oficers-A. Levy. President; Ant.
Dietlien, Vice President; J e. Skipper,
Cashier.
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EDUBLIC SALE.
Probate court, Parish Of 81. Landry, No
EsTArE on TnEopuEE GAunERT

ESTATE OF THEoDuaE GAUBERT
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 administering or q, duly qualified auc,
parish of ST. Landry, on THURSDAY, Feb
ruary 5th 1891, the following described prop
erty, belonging to the estate Of Theodule
Gaubert, deceased, late of the parish of ST.
Landry, to-wit:
30 arpents of prairie land situated at Pot
Cove in said parish with all the buildings and
improvements thereon bounded on the north
by Jean Jacques Gaubert, on the south by
Emile Gaubert, east by Lucien Durousseau
and west by Jean jacques Gaubert
Terms--Cash.
ONEZIME GUILLORY,
Jan. 391 Administrator.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-01-17

Grand preparations are being made
for celebrating the approaching Carnl-
val ia New Orleans Mardi- Gras falls
on the 10th Of February, and among
the attractions promised for the occa-
sion ii the presence Of a squadron OF
U. IS. War ships in the City on that
date.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-01-17

RAPID TRANSIT. Last Saturday
evening, the 10th, we received letter
from Marksyille, La, dated the 9th
and postmarked the 7th-nearly four
days Oh the route. 1t is evident that
some Of our mail arrangements need
regulating.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-01-17

The Farmerville Gazette notes that
the Louisiana contingent of the Alliance
who signed the Topeka cali for q third
party were all negroes and Republicans,
who probably acted at the instigation
lof designing politicians. The Gazette
SAYS that e. d. Miller, of D'Arbonne,
ID that parish, one Of The signers Of the
call. lis known as d negro who used
to ride d big gray horse over the par
ISL, and BY his willy manners and oily
tongue h6eced lis unsuspecting breth-
ren out of y large proportion Of theil
hard earned gains
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-01-17

Our town has been full of strangers
this week, brought here by the session
of the U. s. Circuit Court which opened
here Monday.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-01-17

r DON'T buy goods until you have
ssen those of j. K. Sandoz g. Bro.
Boots, shoes, hats, clothing, dry goods,
grOceries, &c, &c.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-01-17

The property II the estate Of Ma
lhilde Sittig which is advertised 10 an
other column to take place to day at
lhs Courthouse, contains, besides a
eOmfnrtable residence aud necessary
pathouees, an artificial pond stocked
eith fish, an apiary and fine orchard
If apple, pear, peach, plum, fig and
ather fruit trees.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-01-17

Il your property insured z IF not,
ealpat once on Clements & Stagg and
qet out a policy.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-01-17

Rev. Geo. Fraser, of Lake Charles,
viii preach at the Presbyterian church
10 this place to morrow, at ii O'clock
II r1.. Jan. 18th, 1891
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-01-17

LosT. On Saturday evening the Sd
Inst, between the residences of judge
Moore and judge Hudspeth, a pair of
gold eye glasses, Tone Of the pebbles
eEacked) attached to a gold chain BY q
gold hook. A suitable reward will be
paid for their return at this Office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-01-17

The Great American Railroad Shows,
Museum. Menagerie and real Roman
Hlppodrome, will be here next Monday,
january 10Th enc day only
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-01-17

lhe Scientific dnerican, referred to
il another column, under the heading
of sPatents,n is the very best pnblics.
Iion In this country for those interested
81 science, engineering, mechanics,
layentions, etc. A copy Of the Scientific
Aaericdis may be seen at the Office Of
this paper, whore subscriptions will
be received.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-01-17

The Dempsey Fitzsimmons prize
fight in New Orleans last Wednesday,
for the midtlleweight champ mpionship and
4 pihrse of $l2, 900, was won by Fitz-
simmons iii thirteen rounds.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-01-17

The event of the season is The Great
American Shows, which will exhibit
here next Monday.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-01-17

TIE National Democrat which was
established ID Washington one year
ago by Edmund Hudson With the
Endorsement Of many of the great
leaders Of the party, has entered upon
its second year with q circulation of
aO, 900 copies each week. This is per-
haps the largest circulation ever
attained By a weekly newspaper dur
ing the FIRST year of its existence. The
National Democrat occupies field OF
its own, and one that too long remained
untitled. II giyes4a complete record OF
political information, including the
most important speeches that are de-
slivered by Democratic leaders in Con-
gress and on the stump. It is rendering
the party an important service, and
should be read by all who wish to KEEP
fully informed il regard to publK
affairs and who mean to defeat the
wicked scheme of the Republican
leaders to- secure peimanent control o
the Government, in spite Of the fac
that they are, and must remain the
minority party id this country.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-01-17

Fires have been quite frequent
around us lately. To be on the safe
side have Your property insured by
Clements g. Stagg
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-01-17
VOL. XXXVIII.
nal of the Parish of ST. Landry.
Fresh Oysters at Vilaseea's.

Let's all go to the show next Mon
dsy-it's immense
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WHTANTED "A good s0orking man with so
| w to $I00 capisalin eacn town and gc1asxs
! fo represent. aud advertise o specially Sa
i guaranteed salary Of $500 per day. no 80 {
i agency. Address at once, Boz 4ss, .ae AGO.
Texas. iaA' 071'1'
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Insure your property with Clements
g. Stagg they represent some of the
best companies and will give you good
terms.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-01-17

oil cloth and rubber coats of every
hind at Clements g. Wilson.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-01-17

DIED. -on Jan. 4, 1891, ii New Orleans,
Lucy Temelia, daughter Of Lloyd Posey and
Mathi1de III. Cook, aged sixteen months.
-In Bellevue, in this parish. january Isl
1891, CHARITr ANN EGLAND, aged about q
years
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W ANrED. "A cook, apply III this Office
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Personal.

Capt. L. S. Havard of Big Cane was
attending to business here this week.
G. w. Havard, Esq, of Rosa, was
among the visitors to Opelousas this
week.
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NDUBLIC SALE.

Jan. II. '9I.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-06-20

We were surprised to learn
through the correspondence of last
weeks Adelphi Border NelCS, that
the Perry township delegation
were treated with "wantof courte-
sy" and "scurvily" by Democrats
assembled in mass convention here
last Monday.
There is evidently some mistake
here, for we were present in the
convention in repertorial capaci-
ty and heard no request from the
"Perry township delegation" made,
either to present views, or for any
other purpose, and of course, none
that was refused to be granted.
There were some plain words
spoken on the street, to a Colerain
township contingent, who came
over from Adelphi on Monday
morning to tell us how we should
stand in the gubernatorial contest.
Hooking County Democrats in
the past have shown an ability to
manage their own affairs and will
mot take kindly to dictation from
the outside. .-.
!, Neaps chances, if he ever had
I:any, were knocked silly by the
wind from Ross, but for the disap-
pointed solons from the Border
town to attempt to palm themsel-
ives off as a Perry township delega-
ition is much too gauzy to pass cur
rent, even in politics.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-06-20
MeKinleYism.

The nomination of William Nc
Kinley, for Governor, by the Re
publican convention on Wednes-
day will be no surprise to our read
ers for the reason that his nomina-
tion has been conceded for months,
indeed ever since his defeat for
Congress.
. We believe that had many of the
leading Republicans of the State
consulted their best judgment, he
would not have been the nominee
but he and his friends demanded
that he receive this nomination as
the best possible grooming for 1892.
Mckinley wants either first or
second place on the presidential
ticket next year, and if successful
in this race his chances to the first
place assume quite a rose tint,
while even defeat still shows him
! W bJ t4lS DlNlHCt SOu VI NblO leC-
publicans, and he stands fair for
second place on next years ticket.
But to endorse the Major, is to
endorse the tax bill which bears
his name and for which he stands
sponsor, and to vote to sanction the
doctrine of protection.
Whatever else the platform con
tains may be lightly passed over
as idle sounds for Mckinley is his
own platform, and he has written
it in the tariff schedules of fifty
first congress.
High taxation for the benefit of
the few, is the Royal road to pros
perity is the sum and substance OF
the Columbus platform.
They have given the challenge
and we accept.
Let the war go on in earnest
| from this time.