The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1892-03-12

french and English. I. II. Thorpe.
also a gentleman of recognized ability
who has already made his mark as a
lawyer E. A. O'Sulliyan, Horace L.
Dufour and Hon. Robert n Og-
den. There may possibly be 9TH
ers, but whether there be or not,
there is great treat in store for the
people here, who take pleasure in
hearing the truth ably and fearlessly
proclaimed and vindicated,
Come then to the feast of truth and
reason, next Tuesday, the 18th,
Dol. A. II. Leonard, Republican nom-
inee for Governor of Louisiana, and
Hon. - Cage (colored) from Terre-
bonne, made speeches in this place on
the Court House square on Thursday
last. The first was made by Mr., Cage,
who spoke about an hour. He spoke
well and showed credltable familiarity
with the facts he interwoye with the
web of his argument.
Col. Leonard is a gentleman of fine
ability and accurate information. His
speech was listened to with very res
pectful attention by all his white
auditors. 1t was rather elevated in
style for due appreciation by the col
ored audience. Whatsoever he may
think of ether matters, he must con
cede that all due respect was accorded
him throughout his able speech, which
occupied about ono hour in the deliv
cry.
The boom in 0pelousas is on the IN
crease. Mrs. Laas' large and commo-
dious two-story hotel is nearing com,
pletion Miss Clara Cooks new store
building will be finished in a few days;
Mrs. c. Perrault's elegant two story
house is going mp with rush the
substantial and ornamental brick Bank
building is beginning to display its
graceful proportions DIR. R. NJ. Lit
tells large and elegant opera house
and store is receiving the finishing
touches ofth painters, all of these i'm.
provements being within stones
throw of the COURIER Office. There
are besides, IL dozen OF more structures
of minor importance which are in
course of construction 10 different parts
Of town, which goes TO show that Ope-
lousas is keeping step with The spirit
of improvement of the age
The Southern Railroad Passenger
Agents, who met in ST. Augustine,
Florida, last week, agreed to reduce
the fare for the meeting of the United
Confederate Veterans in Nes Orleans
next April at the rate of one fare for
the round trip. This reduced rate
ought to insure large attendance of
Confederate veterans at the meeting
aud reunion in New Orleans, On the
9th and 9th Of April next. Wehope to
see st Landry well represented on this
occasion.
We direct the attention of onr read
ers to the advertisement of A Kramer
& Co., druggists, in another column.
This firm having purchased the Pusey
drug Store, which has been thoroughly
repaired and renovated, and stocked
the same with a full assortment Of fresh
goods, solicits share of pnblic patrU-
mage. Mr. Kramer, the druggist in
charge, is an experienced aud conpe-
tent pharmacist, and MI prescriptions
intrusted to his care will receive
prompt aud careful attention.
We direct the attention of our rice
planters fu the advertisement OF Mr.. 5.
Il. Broadhead, soliciting agent for this
State for the Engelberg rice hullers.
I These machines have been fully tested
aud adopted Id many sections Of this
State and the Union; being simple
aud low priced, they ought to fill 9
long felt want. On one occasion ten
Of these machines were sold to one
marty. after d test demonstrating
their efficiency. For particulars, adj
! dress Mr.. S. r Broadhead, Crowley,
La
Allthose who missed the cbance to
get good picture while Mr.. Shrenk
was here will now have the opportunl-
To oet ii, as Mr.. j. j. Burke will eccu-
n lie same room until the first of
April. Cabinet photos, Ills speciality at
three dollars per doz. Remember,
next door to Bailey's drug store-untll
the first Of April. Don't miss the
chance.
We are sorry to lose as neighbor
onr Young friend DR.. W. r. Lastrapes,
who has removed to Shuteston. In,
where he win doubtless ably supply
tie vacancy caused in that section BY
inc removal Of DR.. 4 q. shnte to Ope--
lonsas. We wish our young friend
abundant success ID bis new held.
The averaged politician Of either @
/ the Democratic factions here ls ION tlie
wipgn in the canvass for Office. and
al the certain so-called combinations
are made bets range from five dollars
upward.
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Our stock Of shoes Is simp Y I'M
mense. both for ladies and gen tlemen
and youths, including the latest spFlnf
etyles. Clements q Wilson.
Don't forget to 60 To tile polls on th'
o2d inst, and cast your vote tor ths
McEnery ticket.