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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-06-27
NO. 40.
JUDICIAL NOTICES.
PUBLIC SALE.
10TH SCHOOL SECTION.

BY virtue of the power in me vested by
law and in pursuance to an order emanating
from the Hon. o. B. Steele, Auditor of Public
Accounts for the State of Louisiana, will
proceed, at the Court House door in the town
of Opelousas, La, on
Saturday, sTMne 27th, ls9I,
at IL o'clock a. NJ, to sell at public auction,
through duly qualified auetioneer, the fol-
lowing described property, to-wit:
The southwest quarter of section 10, town
ship five t5l south, range two ~ east, in the
parish of st. Landry, La.
Said property will be sold on the following
terms and conditions, to-wit: One-tenth
u-l0) thereof to be paid cash on the day
of sale. The balance in nine equal annual in
stalments from the day of sale, represented
by notes of alike amount bearing each eight
per cent yearly interest from date of sale till
paid, to be executed by purchasers, with per-
sonal security in solido; said notes made pay
able to the Auditor of Public Accounts, and
shall be secured by special mortgage on the
land sold. In the event of the purchaser
neglecting or refusing to pay any of these in
stallments, or interest at maturity, the mort
gage shall be forthwith closed and the land re-
sold. The interest on the whole of the
notes 10 be paid annually.
The above property will be sold in lots &C
cording to plat which will be exhibited on
day of sale j. j. THOMPSON,
May 23-5t. Parish Treasurer.
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THE 9Th of July.

For many years after the establish
ment of American Independence the
4th of July was celebrated by the peo-
pie of the United States, as regularly
as the day dawned. Having become
disenthralled from English domination,
and having vindlcated our right to a
free and separate independence, our
forefathers justly considered that the
day on which the declaration had been
formulated and illuminated, should be
observed and appropriately celebrated
annually.
This feeling prevailed and the ami
versary was celebrated in every conn
ty, if not in every town in the United
States. Some of the finest specimens
of American eloquenee are to be found
in speeches delivered on such occasions.
The people, by universal consent, be-
lieved it duty enjoined by patriotism,
and by a grateful memory Of the
bravery, courage and lofty purposes
demonstrated by our forefathers, to
meet on the fourth of July, and to
speak of the mighty measure adopted
on that day To remind the rising
generations that they might keep a
vivid recollection of it, and take ID
new and fresh inspirations of patrio-
tism 1t is incumbent on every pa
triot to remember the 4th, not alone as
duty, but it should be enjoyed as a
privilege peculiar to Americans. Other
nations have their public days, the
churches have theirs and why should
patriots not have theirse There is an
other duty that is incumbent on US, as
the heirs of Freedom. which is to revive
the memory and TO keep vividly before
the minds of the illiterate, the names ot
the statesmen and patriots, to whose
preseience, wisdom, courage and dis
tinguished patriotism, we owe ths
origin of our Liberty. First among
these is Samuel Adams of Massachu
setts, and James Otis, John Adams
John Cartwright, the young aud elo-
quent enthusiast, who boldly proclaim
ed American Independence to b'
England's glory and interest,"
/ The people should be taught some
thing of the Ito them) secret history 0
the formation of our form of Govern
ment. Such knowledge woult
strengthen their devotion to its radfca
principles, and brighten their impres
sions of their great excellence. Th'
public men of every community shoal'
actively participate in the work, an'
rekindle the spirit which animated gu
forefathers all through the stirring pc
riod of the Revolution.
The recollection of the 4th of Jul.
as the birthday of our liberties,
replete with consequences beneficial t
mankind, and should warm ever,
heart with joy, and move every tongu
to eloquence.
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The Alexandria Times calls on

The Alexandria Times calls on the
farmers to do their own thinking and
not be led like "a flock of sheep by So
called leaders did it ever occur to
our Alliance friends who are making
such fierce war npon the lottery it
asks ''that Of all classes of people in
the State, they will be less injured and
largely more benefited by the adoption
of the amendment ? Not one in hun
dred of them ever sees or buys lottery
ticket, and therefore do not contribute
one cent to ''the enormity.n The class
of people who, more than any others,
invest their money in lottery tickets,
are the sports and bummers in the
towns and cities throughout the Union.
1t is notorious fact that more tickets
are sold in the single City OF New York
than in the entire State of Louisiana.
San Francisco, probably the leading
gambling city of the Union, is also a
very large purchaser. of tickets. We
have seen the statement made that a
gambling club in that city has an
arrangement to take all the tickets left
over in the hands of the agents there.
No effort of the Alliance or of any other
body of men can suppress gambling,
and if this is SO their consciences will
not be weighted down by responsibility
for the existence of the Louisiana Lot
terry. On the other hand, in face of al
the asseyerations of those opposed tc
the amendment, they perfectly wei
know the grievous need Of sufficient
fund for the education of their children
for the building of the levees Of the
State, for the proper maintenance o
our charitable institutions and for the
support of INDECENT Confederate sol
diers. If these desirable results can bt
attained without further taxation of al
already overtazed people, practica
common senae would suggest that i
be done.n
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history of the late war.

Ata meeting of i ! Grand Camp of
Confederates held in Richmond. Va,
recently. resolutions We're adopted
with view of securing southern his
tory for the children of the south 1t
was declared that the children in the
southland must be taught the true
lesson of the war Of the Confederaey.
The Grand Camp appointed COM
mittee to take the matter in hand and
secure such history as is demanded.
The action of the Grand Camp would
seem to insure the adoption by this
state of the history asked for.
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rhs Jefferson Davis Monument.

The systematic mode and manner Of
raising funds for the erection of q lifting
monument to Jefferson Davis, was in
augurated on the 18th inst.
Our people should do themselves tue
honor of literally participating IN the
accomplishment Of this dutiful object,
Let ne not be laggards, but rather be
m and doing. Contributions will be
made and sent in from every village
and hamlet Of the South, and II should
never be said that st. Landry was
derelict. AS these subscriptions will be
collected everywhere in the South, no
GREAT sum will be necessarily required
fro,n ). but nevertheless. let US will
ingIy organize, and send 10 ours Inc
time has come for sytematic action
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I'm MeIMOriam.
ORPHANS FRIEND LODGE, F, A. NJ. No. ls5

ORPHANS FRIEND LODGE, +. A. NJ. No. 1855.
At meeting held in their hall in the town
of Big Cane, June %, 1891, the above body
duly appointed the undersigned committee to
draft suitable resolutions in commemora tion
of the death of our beloved brother, Lewis G.
Sloane.
Whereas, Almighty God i'll his infinite wig
dom has seen fit to remove from our midst our
faithful and we'll beloved brother mesaber,
Lewis G. Sloane;
Be it resolved, That a true aud upright
man, beloved and worthy brother member,
devoted husband and parent, has gone to
that borne from which no traveller re-
turneth >"
Be it further resolved. That We tender to
his grief stricken wife and children, relatives
and friends our heart felt sympathy and con.
doence in this their sad hour of bereavement
aud that no still lives in happier sphere be-
yond this vale of tears;
Be it further resolved That copy of these
resolutions be sent to his family aud forward
ed to the Opelousas papers for publication an6
likewise spread upon our minutes.
DR.. v. G. Re- NoLDs,
P. G. CALLAHAN, Com.
L. A. HICKS,
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NOTICE.-U. 5. Land Office, New Orleans,
" La May 26, 1891. - Notice is hereby
given that the following named settler has fl
ed notice of her intention to make final proof
in support of her claim and that said proof will
be made before the Judge or in his absence, the
Clerk of the District Court, at Opelousas, La,
on Monday, July 18th, 1891, viz:
MARY WILLIS, Widow of b. r. Willis,
who made Homestead Entry No. 5548 for the
81 of N w and 81 of N e Sec. 90, Township
/, south range, east, Louisiana Meridian.
She names the following witnesses to prove
her continuous residence up on, and cultivation
of said land, viz: Edmond Nugent, Jr.,
Charles Banks, Charles A. Duplissey, j. S.
Slocum, all of st. Landry parish, Louisiana.
CHAS c. PALFREY.
June 6, l89l-6t. Register.
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NOTICE,-Land Office at New Orleans, La
1S June 1S, 1S9l.-Notice is hereby given
that the following named settler has filed no.
tice Of his intention to make final proof in
support Of his claim, and that said proof will
be made befole the Judge, or Clerk of the
District Cours at Opelousas, La, ON Monday,
August Sd, l82l,v
AOuis Taylor,
who made Homestead Entry No 9057 for the
S. of N. W. and N. ! Of S. w. Sec. 27,
He names thd following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of, said land, sviz: BAIL Rougeau, Onezime
Ledoux, Joseph Aguilliard, Damonvile Sa-
vote, all of Sc. Landry Parish, Louisiana.
CHAS. G. PALFREY,
June q, 1876 Register.
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BASK ET PICNIC.

The Western Bellevue Farmers Union, No.
1872, will have u basket picnic in Mr.. Cotting-
hams woods, south of his plantation, on the
last Saturday in June t27thl
All members OF the Farmers Alliance aud
the public generally are invited to attend
and bring their baskets. NJ. Lafargne will
speak at 10 O'Clock in English and at / o'clock
in French Mr.. r. Wilson. Carroll and others
acceptable to the brotherhood will be invited
by the committee to speak.
w. L. TRUMAN,
Bellevue, June II. 1891. Chairman.
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DURLIC SALE.
Probate Court, Parish of st. Landry, No. 5I02.
ESTATE OF MATHlLDE SYIIG.

By virtue of an order of the Honorable the
Probate Court III aud for the parish OF saint
Landry, there will be sold at public auctiAQ,
to the last and highest bidder, by the uuderss
signed administrators "r duly qualified auc-
tiUneer, on the premises hereinafter described,
near Opelousas. Parish of st. Landry, on
Wednesday,, spuly Sth. 1S9I,
the following described properly, bei,, sing
To the estate of Mistress Mathilde Sitlig of
the parish IF ST Landry, tu-wIt:
/. Four arpents ot iaua being one arpent
ir"nI by four arpents deep, fronting nu the
public road leading from Oprlousas Ia Belle
vue, aud near The southern corporation line
of said town, bounded north Ivy A Going,
south by Madame Baptiste Richard, widow,
east 10y said puUllc road and west by jules
l. Chacher6 with dwelling house. carriage
house and all other improvements thereon,
saving and excepting one barn built by and
helongiug +" Oscar kuX On said place is a
hne orcharl, consisting of apple, pear, peach,
plum, liz aud other irulG trees; also fish
pond.
,. One lot OF round situated just -,uth of
the corporation line of the town Of Ope nusas,
containlng all area OF 81 fifty -two) teet front
by 50 teighIy " feet deep, fronting ON the pub
lie road leading from said town 10 Be ieVue,
bounded north by saId corporation line south
by j. l.. Chaeher6, with one store house there.
on, formerly occupied by Etienne Veltin as a
store.
Terms and Conditions-One half cash, bal
ance in one and two years. Notes payable to
administrator for deferred payments notes
! to bear per cent, yearly interest from date,
and TO be secured by special mortgage upon
the property sold.
May 80, 1891 Administrator.
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NOTICE.

Shareholders in the st. Landry Homestead
and Loan Association are hereby noticed that
henceforth they must pay their dues punctu-
ally or the penalties will be strictly enforced.
By order Of the President.
C. BAILEY, Secretary.
Opelousas, June 27th, 1891.
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An excursion is announced from
Franklin to Alexandria for Sunday,
June 28th, 1891, by American Steam
Fire Co. No. 2, of New Iberia.
Fare, for round trip, from Grand
Coteaa, Opelousas and Washington,
$50. Train passes Grand Coteau at
8:25 a. M; Opelousas at 8:47, and
Washington at 9:02. Returning train
leaves Alexandria at $50.
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We have received, with the compli-
ments of Capt. E. Maurin, a neat in
vitation card to attend the bali to be
given by the Sons of Veterans Donald
sonville Artillery C. S. A, in Donald
sonville next Saturday, July 4th.
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SAMPLE COPIES FREE

The SMnmy South, our great Southern
Family Weekly, should be taken in every
household. The price is only 80 IA year. and
present which is worth Thar amount or more
is sent for every yearly subscription A m
pie copy will be sent free 10 any address.
Write at once to j. H. SEALS 81 Co.
Atlanta. Ga.
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FOR SALE.

Improved town property. lying contiguous
to railroad, 365 feet front by 2I0 feet deep,
containing two comfortable residences. out
houses, etc; will b9 solptogether or separate
For particulars. apply at this office, or to Jean
TugAgue. 0peousas.
May l6, I6yI.-tf.
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Miss - Arnaud of Praire Basse.
was arrested under a charge of infan-
ticide. She had preliminary exam
ination before Judge Lewis last We'd
nesday, and was released for want of
evidence.
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That hot wave which has been
scorching the North recently is evident
II travelling southwark judging from
the willing weather we have been ex-
perienciDg this week.
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Those of our people who need note
heads, bill heads, envelopes or any
other kind of printing will do well to
send then orders to this office, we will
duplicate any job made in New Orleans,
ID workmanship andin price.
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Grand races on the 0pelousas Race
Course, Sunday, July 5th; trotting and
running. Fine horses, fine track, and
fine sport promised. Admission only
25 cents.
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Don't be an Ostrich Write aud get full in
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A meeting Of the stockholders OF the
st. Landry Homestead and Loan Asso-
citation will take place at the Court
House on Monday evening, June 2Sth,
at s n'clnck. See notice.
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NOTICE.

THyHE Stockholders of the St. Landry Home
a. stead s. Loan Association are hereby no.
tilted that meeting of the stock holders will
be held at the Court house Monday, June 18th,
1891 at o'clock D. m., for the purpose OF con
sideripg amendments to the charter, and Tor
any other business properly coming before
them. Y. bAiLE1'
Iune IA. 1891. Secretary.
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The members of the Committee of
Twenty five desire to return their
sincere thanks to the Opelousas Social
Club for the use-pf their hall, kindly
rendered free of charge, for the Public
School exhibition on the night of the
18th inst.
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Our neighbor DR.. w. R. Lastrapes
has received a telegram announcing
that the degree of A. M. was to be con
ferred upon him by Manhattan College
on the 26th inst. We congratulate our
young friend on the honor conferred.
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For SALE AT a BARGAIN.--1 Buck
eve Reaper and Binder, G. Aultman
& Co. Thresher, Q inch Rotary Pump,
Apply to JOS. Bloch.
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Have your job printing executed at
the COURIER Office. Keep your money
at home and patronize a home institu-
ton.
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TO ATToRNETsH yon WanI. gou.
briefs done in q short time, briDg them
II fhis ofIissa without delay
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Napoleon Lastrapes, a prominent
colored politician. and at one time rep.
resenting this parish in the State Leg
islature, died here last Tuesday night,
aged 43 years. He was native of
Opelousas, and became prominent as a
Republican politician during the re-
construction regime.
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Don't forget that we have exceptional
facilities for brief printing, and that our
charges are exceedingly moderate.
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NJ aNTEp.-l00O bushels 81 corn IN
exchange for lumber, cypress or pine,
e 8. oIl s.s;agIas 81 r. STEWART.
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Get your meals at the Farmers Union
Lunch House, opposite the Post-office
on Main street.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1891-06-27

tsae your meals at the Farmers Union
Lunch House, opposite the Post office
on Main street.
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Ice cold soda water, fresh cakes and
bread, candies, etc, at e. Brands
bakery.
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Don't forget the excursion tomorrow
to Alexandria and back for 81 so.
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Messrs. Van Horn and Isaacks' brick
machine began operations last Thurs
day.
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Judge T. Falk has contracted with
the John M. Ware Well Company of
st. Landry parish, to bore for coal oil
and coal on his property, the discovery
of which was made some days ago.
Each of the parties to the contract are
to share the proceeds equally, while
the Well Company defrays allexpenses.
Work will begin with steam machinery
In about two weeks. Mr.. Ware is now
engaged in boring an artesian well in
the courthouse square here.
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Work on our artesian we'll was again
suspended this week.
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Ice cream at Mrs. Perrault's saloon.
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During the day last Monday the
Knights of the clan were to be seen
moving about ID mysterious silence and
with sapient demeanor. Those not IN
ltiated ID the occult mysteries they are
inenbating, for the salvation Of lost
people, endeavored to solve their pur-
pose, but all in vain. As soon az the
evening shades prevailed = the pend-
mt lamps of the court house were
lighted, aud the select few began TO
eongregate. A few nninitiated persons
sought admission, not knowing that the
court house was open to some and
closed to others.
y looks a little suspicious to see or
ganized Purifiers, holding meetings in
secret, as il righteousness and truth
need hnshel.
0ur Catholic friends, whose religious
ienets condemn secret organizations,
may DO well to learn why the Ants
resort 10 secrecy III their Vaccinations.
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We have been informed that the
present ncumbent, Hon. John n.
Ogden, will again offer his name to the
voters of this Judicial district for re-
election to the office of District Attor-
ney. The duties of his Office have been
peculiarly arduous during the term that
il now drawing to close, and we are
of those who believe that with a better
understanding among the officers OF the
new court, our friend Ogden may
prove terror to evil doors. He is
worthy, because he is able and honor
able.
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4 little more rain wouldn't hurt
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Don't be a clam Advertise.
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The hardest people on earth for the
editor to please are those who borrow
the paper from some of the subscribers.
They don't like the paper, they don't
like the editor, they don't perhaps like
the town in which it is published. All
the same they borrow it every week
from some subscriber, some times be-
fore be has read it himself-and take Il
home. If one Of those who habltually
sponge on their neigbors should see
this, aud they are certain to do SO, we
would remind them that the better way
would be to take the paper, and then
you would have some room TO kick u
the paper did not suit you. You would
have the satisfaction of knowing that
yon could paralyze the editor and the
whole concern by ordering your paper
stopped.
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A tornado swept over part of our
parish southwest of here on Thursday
evening Of last week. ID the section
known as Plaqeemine Ridge. Mr..
Alfred Guidry's residence and barn
were blown down, one of bis children
narrowly escaping death from chlm-
new that was demolished. We learn
that Mr.. John Wilson's place 10 Belle
vue was also damaged, to what extent
we did not ascertain, and that color
ed child was kills,d on the place by
some falling timbers. Other damages
was caused, but we were unable 70
learn particulars.
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Chicot, June 22d, 1891.