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The Opelousas courier., 1891-01-03
DUBLIC SALE.
Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, NO. 503s
Esr ATE on HYA ACINTuE GuIIIARY.

ESTATE OF HYACINTHE GUILLoRY.
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
undersigned administrator or any duly quail
fed auetioneer, at the last residence of L6-
andre Deshotels, in Old Grand Prairie, in the
parish of st. Landry, on THURSDAY, the
18th day of January, 1891, the following des.
cribed property, belonging to the estate OF
Hyaeinthe Guillory, deceased late of the par
ish of st. Landry, to-wit:
l. A certain tract of land lying on the north
bank of the bayou Crocodile, near Old Grand
Prairie, parish aforesaid, containing one hun
dred and sixteen superficial arpents, more or
less, being wood LAND bounded north by -,
south by the said b. gou Crocodile, east by
- and west by ---s
O. Another tract of wood land situated in
the same neighborhood, containing fifty super
fetal arpents, more or less, bounded north by
-, south by -, east by FRANCOIS Guillory
and west by -.
8. One bed, bedstead and bedding, one lot
of five head of horned cattle, one branding
iron, one clothes press, one old clock, one old
safe, one old bedstead.
Terms and Conditions. - ALI the movable
property for cash, and the land one-third of
the purchase price for cash and the remainder
payable one-haif twelve months after day of
sale and the other half twelve months there
after. Credit purchasers to furnish their
notes with two personal securities approved
by the administrator, payable to the order OF
said administrator, and the land remaining
specially mortgaged with vendors privilege
unto said estate until final payment of said
notes; and in case of suit to enforce payment
of any of said uetes, ten per cent will be add
ed for costs.
LOUIS PERR0N,
Deeemher I3 1896 Administrator.
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NO Is.
JUDICIAL NOTICES.
DUBLIC SALE.
ESTATE OF MATH1LDE s1rr1G.

By virtue of mutual agreement by and be-
tween the undersigned heirs and legal repre-
sentatiyes tall of agel of Mistress Mathilde
Sittig, deceased, which is duly filed and of re-
cord in the Recorders office of St. Landry par
ish there will be sold at public auction by the
undersigned auctoneer, at the front door OF
the Court House in the town of Opelousas,
La, on SATURDAY,, the 18th day of Janu-
ary, 1891, on the terms and conditions hcrein-
below stated, the following described property
situated in the parish of St. Landry, inherited
by them from the said Mistress Mathilde Si0-
tig, to-wit:
/. Four arpents of land, being one arpent
| front by four arpents deep, fronting on the
public road leading from Opelousas to Belle
yue, and near the southern corporation line
of said town, bounded north by A. Going,
south by Madame Baptiste Richard, widow,
east by said public road, and west by jules l..
Chaeher6, with dwelling house, carriage house
and all other improvements thereon, saving
and excepting one barn built by and belong
ing to Oscar Fux. On said place is fine
orchard, consisting of apple, pear, peach,
plum, fig and other fruit trees; also fish
pond.
2. One lot of ground situated just south Of
the corporation line of the town of Opelousas,
containing an area OF 81 (tifty-two) feet front
| by so eighty) feet deep, fronting on the pub
| lie road leading from said sown to Bellevue,
| bounded north by said corporation line, south
| by j. L. Chaeher6, east by said public road
and west by j. L.. Chachere, with one store
house thereon, formerly occupied by Etienne
Veltn as o store.
| Terms and Conditions. - One-half cash on
day of sale, and for balance of said purchase
| price purchasers to subscribe and execute
their five several promissory notes, in equal
amounts, payable to the order of the five ma.
| jor heirs of said deceased, to-wit Edgar Fux,
Oscar Fux, Madonne Fux, Corinne Fux and
Arthur Veltin aud payable respectively in
| one and two years from date of sale, with eight
per cent yearly interest from date until paid,
and with stipulation for payment of ten per
cent attorneys fees in case of suit to enforce
payment to be secured by special mortgage
and vendors privilege on property sold, and
to be identified by paraph of undersigned auc-
tioneer with the proces-verbal of sale.
LUCIUS GARLAND DUPRE,
Dee, 13, 1890. Auctioueer.
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HbUBLIC SALE
HbUbIIC oAhH
Probate Court, Perish Of 81. Landry, No. 5Ol6
ESTATE OF pAuL1NA GuILLonY.

ESTATE OF PAULINA GUILLonY.
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 administrator or any duly qualified
Guilloiy, in Mamou Prairie, in the parish
Of st. Landry, on WEDNESDAY, Jan
aary ~ 18th, 1891, the following describ-
ed property, belonging to the estate of Pau
lima Guillory, late of the parish of st. Lam
dry, to-wit:
Three head of horned cattle; one brand /;
one clothes press; another clothes press; one
bed aud bedstead ; one lot of 81 sheets one
lof of Is quilts; one lot yarn and box; one
lot cups and saucers; one lot towesi two
fancy baskets; two pillows.
Balance on one promissory note subscribed
by Jeau Bite. Guillory and Emm6lie Desho-
tells, valued at $4,000.
One promss0ry note subscribed by Aure-
lien Reed, valued at $4,000
One promissory note subscribed By Andre
Thompson, Yves Thompson and Oz6me Fon-
tenot, valued at $l03.68
One note subscribed by Joseph A. Micoley
and Zelina Guillory, valued at $4,000.
One promissory note subscribed by Alex
andre Fontenot, valued at $26.00
One promissory note subscribed by l.. Co
reil and Marie Domelise Fontenot, valued at
$4,000.
One promissory note subscribed by Olivier
Guillory, fills, and Edna Ardoip valued at
$1,000.
One promissory note subscribed by A. j.
Landreneau, valued at $l03.75.
One promissory note subscribed by DEAN
Bite Souclef and Viergeline David, valued at
$Il4.s5.
One note subscribed by Olivier Guillory,
Sr., valued at $25,00.
One promissory note subscribed by T Co
!. II fttaA Of
One promissory note subscribed by Pierre
Guillory and Armoza Soileau, valued at
$l12.74.
One prornissory dote subscribed by Tr6yille
Gullory and Angelina Guillory, valued al
$4,000
One pronissory note subscribed By OLIVIER
/ Gnillory, fiIs, and EdYina Ardoin, valued al
is$9l.00.
One promlssory note subscribed by JohI
Reed and Armiie Gaillory, valued at 1929 90
Terms Cash ~
Jan. 3-9l Administrators.
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HfeElas Of HEaeeress. {.
TH1nopAux. La. December 2ad, 1885

THBoDAUX La, December 22d, 1889.
| cannot NUT cheerfully recommend the use
of Gouauy's Asthmatc Remedies, having had
many opportunities of witnessing their saiu-
tary effects. I'll. DANsEREAU, III. ID.
The proper thing for the Southern States to
do is to adopt such ballot reform laws as will
make the rule of the irresponsible element
possible-laws like that they have in Mas
sachusetts-and then no one will ask for either
a force bill or a repeal of@the fifteenth amend
ment.-Birmingham A Age-Herald, DEM
Among the interesting new Congressman
will be a Farmers Alliance man from Kansas.
During his stnmping tour he referred to DAN
iel Webster and his Unabridged" A friend
near him whispered: "You mean Noah"
" Git ont" was his rejoinder. 1t was the
ark that he built. Philadelphia Ledger.
1t is authoritatively announced that Mr.
Paul Conrad will succeed to the presidency
of the Louisiana State Lottery Company va
Gated by the death of DIR. Nj. A. Dauphin.
Mr.. Conrad's long connection with the COM
pany, and his recognized executive ability,
make his selection an emiDently fitting one,
and assures a confluence of the successful
management of its affairs.
ARNA1DvILLE, La, June 18th, 1890
Mr.. It. Gouanx, Heuma, La.
Dear Sir: Fer many years my wife is suffer-
ing from that dreadful disease, Asthma, and
although l have called on many doctors none
proved to relieve her. | tried your remedy,
and the first dose she took she rested all
night. She could not live without this pre-
cious powder and mixture. This is the best
certificate that you can wish.
Yours truly, J. B. RERGERoN,
The Lake Charles Echo says of one of the
greatest enterprises recently inaugurated in
the State: The Cafffey Central Ssgar Rein
cry is to be enlarged by adding a diffusion
process. In connection with tho same great
enterprise is to be erected large paper fac
tory, which will make paper from the ba-
gasse, The central factory proves boon to
Franklin. Steps are now being taken to erect
grand hotel. with a view to making that
place the winter resort of wealthy norther-
neFs."
Probably very few persons are aware of the
fact that the moribnnd Federal elections bill
contains the astonishing provision that the
general supervisor of elections shall be APP
pointed for life, and furthermore, that he
shall appoint his own successor. Nothing
more than that is needed to show how thor
oughly the proposed law is arranged to secure
the control of elections TO the dominant party
forever. The future historian of American
legislation will find difficulty in convincing G
his readers that SO un-American law was
ever seriously thought of or even proposed
Providence journal, Ind.
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NOTICE OF INSOLVENCY Clinton B.
lV Andrus va His Creditors. = Dist. Court,
Parish, of ST. Landry No. - Pursuant TO
an order issued out of the Thirteenth Judicial
District Court in and for st. Landry parish, in
the above numbered and entitled cause, and
bearing date Nov 25, 1890, and granted on the
anniieation of Clinton B. Andrus, plaintiff in
said srif. q meeting of the creditors of Clinton
B. Andrns, InsoIyent, will be held by Lucius
6. Duore. Notary Public of st. Landry parish,
at his office in the town of 0pelousas, on Mon-
day, the 18th day OF January, 1891, for the
purpose of deciding whether they will accept
the cession made by said G.. B. Andrus, elect
ing syndic, fixing the terms of sale of the
property surrendered, and taking such further
action in the premises as may be legally advis-
able and proper Witness the Hon. e. Z Lewis,
Judge Of said Court, this 25th day of Novem-
| ber, 1890. g. M. THOMPSON,
Nov. %. 1890. Clerk
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IuDICIAL NoTICEs.
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DURLIC SALE.
Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No. 5o4o
ESTATE OF PH1LoeExE CARRlERE.


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 administrator or O duly qualified aue.
tioneer, on the premises hereinafter described,
at Mallet, in the parish of st. Landry, on
WEDNESDAY, February 4, 1891, the fol
estate of Philogene Carriere, deceased, late OF
the parish of st. Landry, to-wit:
Forty acres Of prairie land with all the
ated ap at PIaquemne a Ridge in the % Parish o o.
st. Landry, bounded on the north by Jules
M. Carriere, on the south by David Roos, on
the east by David Roos and on the west by
David Roos.
One yoke of oxen; Four cows and calves
two 2 year old heifers; one yearling colt ; one
gentle creole horse one sorrel mare one sor-
rel filly; one bay mare one lot of farming
implements.
Terms cash.
MARIE BIEGAS,
Ton 1901 uiatratriy
The Opelousas courier., 1891-01-03

We learn that considerable sickness
prevails in various parts of the country
and that in the vicinity of Vile Platte
several old and valuable citizens have
recently died, among them may be
mentioned Mr.. Edmond Richard, aged
about 65 years. who died last week at
Anse Plaisance, and the venerable
Marccliu Lafeur and bis worthy spouse,
aged respectively 73 or III years, and
~ or 10, who recently died within four
aays Of each other, 10 the same neigh.
00Fh0od. The debiligating effects q
tlle prevailing colds, influenza or grippe
NFe dc1btless largely attributable 10
the Increased death rate.
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MARIE BIEGAS,
Adrn;piatratriy
Jan. 8, 1891.
DUBLIC SALE.
Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No. =
EsrArR az rnpnnnrr GAnnERr.

ESTATE OF THEoDuLE 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,
signed administrator, or duly qualified aue.
tioneer, at the residence of deceased, in the
parish of st. Landry, on THURSDAY, Feb
ruary 5th, 1891, the following described prop.
erty, belonging to the estate of Theodule
Ganbert, deceased, late of the parish of st
Landry, to-wit:
80 arpents of prairie land situated at Pot
Cove in said parish with all the buildings an6
improvements thereon bounded on the nortt
by Jean Jacques Gaubert, on the south b.
Emile Gaubert, east by Lueien Durousseat
and west by Jean jacques Gaubert.
Terms-Cash.
oNEZIME GUILLORY,
Jan. 3-9l. Administrator.
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nj Office OF TABLEAU.

Probate Court Parish Of 81. Landry, No. 1912
Estate OF PIERRE LEpoUx.
Whereas, James II. Seileys of the parish
of St. Landry, administrator of the above
entitled estate. has fled a final tableau and
distribution of funds of said estate. accompa-
MED by his petition praying for the homolo-
CATION Of the same
And. whereas, notice of fling of said peti.
tion and tableau has been ordered by an or
der of court bearing date Dec. 27, 1890.
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given to all
persons interested to make opposition to said
tabfeau, in writing, at my office in the town
of Opelousas, within the time required by law
why said tableau should not be homologated
aud confirmed. G. Nj. THoMPSON,
Ian. q 1891 Clerk.
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Baton Rouge Advocate Recent ex-
perinents at the North Louisiana Az
ricultural Station show good results Of
cane culture oil The nplands Of the State.
The profits per acre are much better
than those of cotton or cosn, ana tue
labor of d alsing tie crop is far less than
4 eouired fer cotton. The probable
ity is thai. before many years the cni-
ture Of cane will extend ts the nofIh-
ern limits of Louisiana. not 70 tue ex-
elnsion of cotton. but as NJ Important
auxiliary source OF revenue TO many
farmers and sections.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-01-03


a week apo fle Times-Democrat
gave description of remarkable SUR
gieal operation performed in New
York hospital grating bone from a
dogs leg in the leg of q boy, the coa-
nection between the two bones being
made at each end by piece Of alumni
nun tubing two inches long passed
through the medullar canal or hollow
portion of the spaniel's bone inserted.
It was necessary to The success of the
operation that the dog lending the bone
should be kept alive and that he should
be encased iii plaster Of paris to keep
him quiet. Both boy aud dog were
under the influence of opiatcs all the
time 1T first, bat the boy Is noW ne
longer narcotized. Latest accounts In
dicafe that the grating will be 9 sue
cess. as the temperature Of both boy
and dog haa continued normal which
never happens iii the union Of broken
bones, where tile union is not progress
ing favorably. The queer couple will
have to lie side by side yet another
fortnight, and then the spaniel will
part with his piece of bone fur good,
and the boy will lleneeforth be pos.
SCISSOR Of leg bone, part human, part
canine lines Democrat.
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To the Readers Of the Courier.

nv connection with tho COURIER as
associate editor and publisher ceases
Win this issue. On the 1st inst. I re-
lnctantly withdrew from the paper to
which / have devoted many of the best
Years Of my life and took charge of the
HI Landry Democrat as it's editor,
Dublisher and business manager.
with the readers of the COURIER /
part with sincere regret. and In dong
ID wish them happy New Year and q
long and prosperous life.
Il. A, SANDoz.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-01-03

Mr. Arthur Veltin's store at Calla-
BAN Bridge near town, was burned to
the ground last Thursday night. The
fro is supposed to be tie work of an
iucendisry, and when discovered was
too far gone.Io save anything. 40 in S
surance on the building, and the stock
vas only partly insured. We have not
learned the amount of the loss, but is
doubtless heavy on Mr.. VeltiD.
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7. GEORGE CHAGHERE.
A r c lit II CT
AhnnnInuass.. n.
Opelousas. La

Plans and specifications furnished for all
styles of buildings. Old houses remodeled Il
you need anything in the building line, intend
building new house, or having your old one
remodeIed, consult me and save money.
make no charge for any information given
take measurements and make sketches, a
small fee will be charged. 20 make it Q
point to answer all letters asking for building
advice Respectfully, Il. G.. CHACHERE. +
The Opelousas courier., 1891-01-03

Lumber quotations at E. H. Vorden-
baumen's lumber yard
| inch pine boxing at $I2 90 per M
cypress at $500 : "
Cypress fencing at $l4.W per II
Ix4 D. s. M. flooring at $500 per II
S. HOWELL, Manager.
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a difficulty in Mamou last Wednes-
day between Osmin Ledoux and Paul
Dnplechain resulted in the death of the
latter BY a pistol shot. Ledoux sur
rendered to The Sheriff Thursday. We
have not learned any particulars of the
tragedy.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-01-03
nroTIcE oF ADMINISTRATION.

Probate Court Parish 81. Landry, No. 5069
ESTATE OF SAMUEL WALLACE.
Whereas, Celestine Prather, of the parish of
St. Landry, has applied BY her petition to be
appointed administrative of the estate of Sam
uel Wallace, deceased, late of the parish Of
st. Landry;
Therefore, any person intending to make
opposition to said appointment will hle the
same in writing, IN my office, in the town d
Opelousas, within ten days from the present
notice. G. M.THOMPSONs
January 8. 1891. Clerk.
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DOG LOST.

SETTER about months old, yellowish
color. tin end Of tail white, and has white
spot in forehead. Answers to name of Dash.
a suitable reward will be paid for mis- return
TO Chas Pefferkorn at 0pelousas or 70 the
a11ss nse 5o.ss ase s s'''s ARTHUR WAITER.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-01-03

Several engagements have already
taken place between the Indians and
q. s. troops in Nebraska, with heavy
losses on both sides, and it is feared a
general uprising Of the Indians will
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DISSOLUTION OF COPAEgT-
NEHgSHHP.
OPELousAs. January |, ls9

OPELousAs, January !, 1881.
The eopartnership heretofore existing under
the name of Leonce & L. A. Sandoz is this day
dissolved Leenee Sandoz will henceforth con-
duct the Opelousas Courier newspaper and job
printing business in his own name and for his
own account, collect all accounts due the firm
and settle all bills due by it. The obligations
Of the existing contracts with the town of
Opelousas and parish of ST. Landry, as we'll as
all others, will be faithfully carried out.
TaEoNCE SANDOZ.
r. e
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EXCLUSION An excursion will leave
vpslousas, on the Morgan road, next
Wednesday,, January 7th, for New Or
seans, returning on Sunday the Ilths
giving three fall days ID the city, at the
7efy low rate of $50 for the round
silp Here is 4 splendid chance to take
delightful trip at very little expense.
anu AZ the excursion Is given under the
susplees of the Literary and Gymnas.
sec Association of Breaux B adge, IL il
guarantee that the affair will be man
geo frst-class and no pains will be
spared TO make the excursion q success.
q particulars, see posters
y aboard for New Orleans next
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/ Don't Ft,rRet;

That il you want d good Photograph,
the place to get ii is at Barnett's, and It
must be taken before the 10th of Jan.
1891. Remember that there is a valua-
bic prize with every dozen Cabinets.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-01-03

a TRACT of sfxty acres of land, open and
cnltirable, with gooa fences and houses,
ID the left descending bank Of the bayou
CunrtabIeau. between Kayi yior,s bridge and
Rarrrse Landing Terms moderate
Ss''1 8 n g. PERRAuLT, Atty.
asaf3. mi 0peiousas, La.
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huron Plantation.

This is the old Charles Lastrapes
plantation, in upper ST. Martin parish,
rechristened. Col. Louis Bush owned
it, but sold toa company Of Can adams.
It was last summer resold to the COM
pany headed by Dr.. S. A. Knapp, Of
Lake Charles. Immediately extensive
improvements were made by clearing
up and reditching. The bulk of fire
cane crop was saved for seed. and oiily
about so acres are being ground aver.
aging 50 to 35 tons per acre Next
year they expect to plant 500 acres q
cane, 500 ii corn and ! 900 .tcrss of cot.
ton. The place embraces 900 acres
of most exreHent land; has large,
strong three roller mill open KETTLES
with steam strike pan, and their 50.
gar ii of the better class. Hnron Will
no doubt oyenenstlly grow into 2 great
central sugar factory Sugar Bowl
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Referring TO the above, beg to inform my
friends and the public that | this day take
charge of the St. Landry Democrat, as it's
editor, publisher and business manager, and
will carry on, in the Democrat office, the news.
paper and job printing business for my own
account. Ali existing contracts with the
Democrat will be faithfully carried ont.
Soliciting the kind encouragement of my
friends and the public in general, remain,
Respectfully, &c, L. A. SAaDoz.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-01-03

Mr.. FL. Al. Winfree has retired from
the management of the Welsh Crescent,
and has been succeed by Mr.. r. Har-
rison.
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Jan. 3-e1
roNsTABLE's SALE.
Sd Justices Court, Parish Of st. Landry.
TT. Tarlton VS.. Nathan middleton.

By virtue of a writ of fieri facias, to me di
reeted by the Hon. J. A. Smith, Justice of tht
Peace, Sd ward, in and for the parish of st
Landry, will proceed to sell at public aue
tion to the last and highest bidder, OF
FRIDAY, the 9th day of January, A. d
1891, at 10 o'clock a. M, at the Office of Hon
J. A. Smith, in the town OF Grand Coteau, par
ish of st. Landry, the following described prop
erty, seized in the above entsgsd suit, to-wit
One bale cotton.
Terms--Cash.
DAVID MECHE,
Dec. q. '90.2t.
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-
lIe COURIER Office was favored with
q agreeable visit last Tuesday By q
purity ofladies who desired to be ac-
seaintsd With The mysteries Of a print
,ss ofice. Our fair visitors were Mrs.
= s.'ls 2 AEcetk and Miss Luella Alcock,
3 3 0oerlih, La, formerly of lows, and
IS s1s' Lula M. Evans, Of Chadron, Neb.
ss endeavOred TO crafty the ladies
ss.les.ty and they appeared to be very
een Interested ID the nsodsis 0psYaaIi
:, ne spapeV making. We arc always
ss1g g have the ladies call on us. asld
s..: saa:l always take greae pleasure in
sssa1a5lng them into the mystery Of the
S'sa 5'bslt VIE would like d, gBt some
Mskn rs - 90 as fo hayh tins ID hil8 tie
III S;a.ss towel and make The devil Z wash
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Have your job printing executed ut
The COURIER Office. Keep your money
1t home and patronize home institu-
The Opelousas courier., 1891-01-03

For RENT.-A fine business stand on
Main street, at $40 month. Apply at
once at this Office
The Opelousas courier., 1891-01-03

Oil cloth and rubber coats of every
kind at Clements & Wilson.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-01-03

WANTED. 1000 bushels cf corn in
exchange for lumber, cypress or pine,
or shingles. j. z. STEWART.
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A prohibition convention will be held
in New Orleans on the 9Th inst.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-01-03

All styles of fancy printing done at
this Office on short notice at low prices.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-01-03

Smallpox prevails to considerable
extent in Houston and other Texas
towns.