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The Opelousas courier., 1893-03-04

While our present town council has
done much valuable work in inprov
ing and opening up new streets, there
is still q great deal in that line to- be
done, and we think the sooner it is
done, the better. The southern ex-
tremity of Market street has been
closed for years to the Inconvenience
of those residing in that vicinity, and
we would like to see our town authori
ties take stepa3to open mp this street
and continue it on to the limits of the
corporation. The pnbiir interests de-
mand it, and private interests should
not be permitted to stand IN the way
of its being done.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-03-04

While the Press of some of our sister
towns have been diligently engaged in
booming their respective localities,
some even to l.ln extravagant degree,
Opelousas has been quietly but steadi-
ly building up and improving TO an ex-
tent that would astonish some of our
neighbors who have been doing the
most blowing, were they to see the
progress we have made within the last
few years. 1t is estimated that be
TWEEN 25 and 80 new buildings have
been erected within the past few
months, and others are going up in
every part of town to-day. A cotton
compress was finished few months
ago; the foundations for rice mill
are now being laid, and there is fair
prospect of another and larger rice
mill being built shortly; work will
soon commence on the new three story
brick hotel on the corner of Court and
Landry Streets; and we hear of other
improvements in contemplation in the
near future.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-03-04

That merry quarterly publication,
g Tales from Town Topics" !" is ont for
March, and, in addition to the potpour-
ri of bright sketches, poems and witt
cisms, contains a prize novelette,, so
pages in length, called & The Cousin of
The King written by1Adrian Shade
Van Westrun. This story is exceed
ingly thrilling on it's dramatic force,
and the miscellaneous matter 10 the
volume is up to the STANDARD which the
New York society journal is known to
follow. 1oaca Topics. 2l West Twenty
third street, New York.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-03-04

NOTICE-U. s. Land Office, New Orleans,
~ La, Feb. II, ls93.-Notice is hereby
given that the following named settler has fl
ed notice of his intention to make final proof
in support of his claim, and that said proof
will be made before the Judge of the
District Court, at Opelousas, La, on Wed
nesday, March 29th, 1898, viz:
Xem0m Marcamtel, ST.,
who made Homestead Entry No. 9764 for the
S w Sec. s, Township 3, south range, |
west, Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence up on, and cultivation
of said land, ,Eviz: David Johnston, Stephen
johnson, Jasper Peters, Oscar Campbell, all
of St Landry parish, Louisiana
CHARLES G. PALFREY,
Feb. Is, 1885,. Register.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-03-04

A vacancy in our Board of Police
will soon be filed by election, and the
name of NJ Halphen, Esq has been
suggested for the position. In our
opinion no more suitable man for the
Office could be found than friend Mike,
and while We are certain that Bridge
Ville'' will support him to man, We
also think his well known qnalifica-
tions as progressive citizen and bust.
ness man will command the support of
d large majority of the voters Of this
town
The Opelousas courier., 1893-03-04

NOTICE.-U.S s. Land Office, New Orleans
IN La, Feb. H., 1888. = Notice is hereby
given that the following named settler has
filed notice of his intention to make final proof
in support of his claim, and that said proof
will be made before the Judge of the District
Court, at Opelousas, La, on Wednesday,
March 90, 1893, viz:
Stephen johnson.
who made HomesteadIEntry No. 9763 for the
N NW4 Sec. 8, TIP. 8, S r. west, Lou
isiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultiva'
tion Of said land, viz: Zenon Marcantel,
David johnson, VIM. O. Johnston and Jasper
Peters. all of st. Landry Parish, La.
CHAS. G. PALFREY,
Feb. Is. 1893. ct Register.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-03-04
Personal.

We had an appreciated call from Mr.
Chas. N. BERTRAND last Wednesday.
Mr.. Theo Littell, returned home
from Tulane University last week.
j. D. Currie, Esq, of Vile Plate was
attending to business here Thursday
DR., Jno. A. Haas and Mr.. Marx Firm
berg, departed for st. Louis last Tnes-
day.
Capt I. G. Gibbens, of Washington
was looking up his lumber interest in
town this week.
Our friend of fragile physique. Cod
fray Dupr6, Esq, was in attendance at
Court this week.
Ozem6 FontenOt, Esq, of Old Grand
Prairie, was visiting his many friends
in town Thursday.
Maj. Frank Wharton and Capt. Sam
Haas, of Bayou Chicot, were here
several days this week.
Misses Nupa and Mabel Ogden, iahfter
a pleasant stay of several weeks in
New Orleans, returened home Sunday.
We are pleased to see our neighbor
DR.. j. P. saizan on the street again,
and rapidly recovering from the effects
of his recent accident.
Miss Alice Dietlein, of Opelousas,
stopped over here yesterday, ON her
return from New Orleans, and is the
guest other sister Mrs j. w. Eckart. -
Daily Iberian.
Our young: friend Jos. E. Estorge has
new boarder, and as it is the only
one of friend Joe's household that prom
ises to become voter, in the course OF
time. he naturally feels quite elated
over bis new acquisition.
Messrs. TerwiIiger and Louaillier
two hustling business men of Opelou-
sas, were with us few days this week,
on lard business, for the Opelousas
Land Company.-Vermilion Star.
Our. conapagnon d'armes 10 the late
unpleasaDtness F. C. Devillers, who
bore the colors of the 9Th La. Reg.
with distinguished gaIIantry on many
a hard fought battle field in Virginia,
gave us pleasant call Tuesday.
Our popular young druggist, Mr.. A.
Estorge. has gone on visit to Opelou-
| sas for few days. During bis absence
Mr.. Olivier of Royville takes his place
at the dispensing counter.-Daiiy Ibe-
rian. q
We had pleasant visit last We'd
nesday from Mr., julius Schlinger, rep
resenting the wide awake Washington
Argus. Mr.. s. is an experienced news
paper man and was soliciting adver-
tisements and subscriptions for the Ar
gus.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-03-04

1T B. NJ Littell and Mr.. r. Morn
81 aeg have purchased the property on
.as oIner Of Main aud Bellevue streets
.ss'a !hs Sittig estate, and it is prob
ssas saat this corner will soon be erna :
assa with Building in keeping
@ssa aAe modern improvements for
] s1sa oar town. and Main street es-
~, e fast becoming noted.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-03-04
Phoebe RandIe.

NIOTICE.-Land Office at New Orleans, La.
lV Feb %, 1S93.-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 before the Clerk of the
District Court at Opelousas, La, on Wednes-
day, April 18th, 1893. viz:
George Ramdle,
who made Homestead Entry No. 1881, for the
N WI of Lots | and 2, and WI of N. WI Sec.
S, Tp. 3, S. II. E., Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses TO prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz: VIM Randle, Eli Clark,
Ishmel Godfrey, George Doekins, all OF St.
Landry Parish, Louisiana.
CHAS. G. PALFREY,
March 4, 1896. Register.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-03-04

The Illinois Central Railway is evi-
IDENTIFY managed by sensible men, who
always have an eye to the interests of
their road. They consider that immi-
grafton TO our Southland would practi-
cally benefit them, and to that end, in
order to get Norhtern and Western
people to visit the South during the
Chicago Fair and see something of her
great and natural resources, are selling
excursion tickets over their road at one
fair for the round trip. The course of
this road will accomplish a great deal
for the States through which it runs.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-03-04

DID you ever hear of the Olivier
SaIlled and Steel piow Il not, 60
Aha consult your neighbor who uses
saa, be will tell you what they are.
.ez Bloch keeps constantly fall as
sestneat. He is the only agent in this
zallsh =. for them. Go and get one'
! .aey are doing fine work, are light
ssals and are cheaper than any other.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-03-04
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.
Probate Court, Parish Of 81. Landry, No.

Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No 5222
Estate OF LUCILLE YoUEG.
Whereas, Henry Manuel, of the par
ish of st. Landry, has applied by his petition
to be appointed administrator Of the estate
of Lucille Young, deceased, late of st. Ian
dry parish;
Therefore, any person intending to make
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. q. Ill, THOMFS0N,
Feh. 25. 1893. Clerk.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-03-04

We direct attention TO all having ac-
counts, bills, notes. drafts or other evi-
denees of indebtedness for collection to
the advertisement of Collection
Agency y ia another column.
This agency will undertake collec-
lions III ST. Landry and Acadia, Ut .
moderate commission. No collection,
no pay.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-03-04

Editor VIC. Chevis, of the Baton
Rouge Advocate. aud Editor Cal. D..
Hicks, of tho Shreveport Progress, en-
gagged in bloodless duel last Tues
day.
The fight took place Immediately up
on the Texas and Louisiana State line
at Waskom There was single ex
change of shots, in which neither party
was injured, after which there was an
amicable adjustment of differences, the
principles aud their friends shaking
hands.
The following publications were the
cause of the duel:
III I'm article headed, "A Brace of
Misffts,n the Advocate said:
The yerdancy and assinity of the editors
of the Shreveport Progress and the Winfield
C,mrade leads us to believe that the visits Of
the foolkiiler in that section of The State are
extremely rare. We cant conceive how they
have succeeded in ehea ting the insane asylum
out ,,f its legitimate prey for so long time.
Governor Foster and Auditoe Heard are
charged by the fat-headed dolts with backing
up "a steal of the New York bondholders.
The Progress, in criticizing the edi
tor of the Advocate in an article head
ed "A Monstrosity at Large" said:
Better he an ass, whose unrestrained bray
voluntarily discIoses its identity, than the
baotlieker OF the Governor, and for the privi-
lege of snpping from the States table among
the hired servants and lackeys is willing to
cast uutruthful assertions upon one who, like
the wolf of Aesop, prefers freedom, though
accompanied by hunger and want, than
sumptaens repast bought by servitude. But
we will close. The filthy bird has but be-
The Opelousas courier., 1893-03-04
Probate Court, Parish of st. Landry, No.
ESTATE OF AzoLIN SAyoIE.


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 Alfred
Pavy, public auetiOneer, at the last residence
of deceased near Grand Cotean, in the par
ish of st. Landry, La, ON
Thursday, March 3Ota, 1893,
the following described property, belonging
to the estate of Azolin Savoie, deceased.
late of the parish of st. Landry, to-wit:
|. One tract of land situated near Grand
Coteau, parish of st. Landry, with buildings
and improvements thereon, measuring about
twenty three arpents, more or less, bounded
north by Breau and others, south by Auge
Guilbeau, east by Breau and others, and
west by railroad, being same property that
Azolin Savoie acquired of Mrs. Stella Guidry,
as appears by act of sale passed before
M. Andrus, on the 5th day of
May 1886, and recorded in con-
veyance book T, No. 9, at page so.
2. Two creole horses; one creole mare /; two
cows and calves; one lot of hogs, about
head one lot of corn, about so bushels; one
lot of cotton in seed, about 200 pounds;
household furniture and kitchen utensils
armoirs, beds and bedding, safe, tables,
chairs, cooking utensils, ETC.; two plOws one
cultivator. one harrow; one sulky; one
rife; one shot gun: one branding iron J;
one sewing machine.
Terms--cash.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-03-04

Al communication In another column
signed G Visitor throws out q timely
suggestion, which we hope our citizens
and business men will act upon at once.
There ii no reason why Opelousas
should not have the finest and most
successful race course in the State if
The proper interest is manifested in the
enterprise by our people. We have
everything in our favor to make i so.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-03-04

The Baton Rouge Democrat evecu.
tive committee have decided to call
white primaries for March Bird, to Sc
lect candidates for the city election A
move of the same kind in Lake Charles
would nndeu btedly prove satisfactory to
our taxpaying citizens. Lake Charles
Commercial.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-03-04

Two years ago the town of Ham
mond, La. had about two hundred in
llabitants, now its population is two
thousand. Forty three lots in the
town were recently sold in one day for
prices ranging from $45 to $85 each.
They we're purchased mostly by people
from Iowa and Illinois.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-03-04

We will have a cold storage ware
Aease in Opelouaas soon. The Whit
worth property near the railroad has
Teen secured for the purpose, and the
reject will be in full operation before
5as adyent of warm weather.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-03-04

We are pleased to learn that Miss
Della Neal, parish delegate to the
Worlds Fair. is meeting with great
success, at all points throughout the
parish ii eallseting suitable exhibits.
Lake Charles Commercial
The Opelousas courier., 1893-03-04
NOTICE OF TABLEAU.
Probate Court, Parish Of 81. Landry, No. oO36
Estate OF j. L. MoaRrs.

ESTATE OF j. L. Morris.
Whereas. Charlton w. Havard, of the par
isb of SC. Landry, administrator of the
estate Of j. L. Morris, deceased. has filed
a tableau of the distribution of funds of said
estate, accompanied by his petition praying
for the homoIogation of the same;
And whereas, notice OF filing Of said petit
tion and tabieau has been ordered by an or
der of court bearing date March /. 1898
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given to
all persons 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
C. M. THOMPSON,
March 4, 1893 Clerk.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-03-04
The Worlds Congress of 1898,

The great Columbian Worlds Fair
TO be held at Chicago will soon he
opened for the instruction and oratif-
cation of all the nations.
we, as editor of a public journal,
nave received an urgent invitation to
20 present at the Congress in the de-
partment of the public Press. We
take It for granted that every editor in
the United States has received a aim
liar invitation. If but small frac-
tion OF them attend, the great pur-
poses OF the Congress must receive an
impetus which ere long shall be real
lied and felt. The organization for the
Press Congress has already been com.
pieted, and the programmes heralded
to all parts of our great country. The
lines marked out are elaborate, and
must prove of unusual interest to
newspaper and magazine readers over
the entire globe, where men read at
all. This organization has a central
authority local committee of arrange
ments, advisory councils, general hon
orary and corresponding members and
committees ofco operation. The gene
raj objects of the Worlds Congress
Auxiliary are:
10 provide for the proper presenta-
tlon of the intellectual and moral pro.
gress of the world in connection with
the Columbian Exposition of 1898; to
bring all departments of human pro-
gress into harmonious relations with
each other" 1t has even a more ex-
tended purpose, but We have not the
space to further particularize. The
matters to be deliberated upon and to
be discussed will be taken up at stated
periods during the Exposition. For
instance, in May, the subject will be
Woman's Progress, The Public Press,
Medicine and Surgery In June, TEN
perance, Moral and Social Reform,
Commerce and Finance. In July.
Music, Literature, Education In Au-
gust, Engineering, Art, Architecture,
etc. Government. Law Reform, Politi-
cal Science, etc., General Department,
Science and Philosophy. September
Labor, Religion, Missions aud Church
Societies, Sunday Rest. October, Pub
lie Health and Agriculture.
One can easily imagine the deep in
terest which will be excited by able
and exhaustive discussions of these abb
sorbing topics. We would like to give
the details of varied matters coming
under these heads to show our readers
how comprehensive the purposes and
the programme are, but have not the
space. We are appreciative of the po-
lite invitation to attend these Con-
crosses. aud if it he possible will glad
II avail ourself of it.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-03-04

0pelOusas is now in telephone com
sannication with Washington, Grand
1oteau, Arnaudville, Breaux Bridge,
d. Martinsville, New Iberia, JeaDer
stse and Abbevi1le.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-03-04

Having recently made important adj
alEiODs to my dairy stock, am pre-
#paEsd to furnish choice fresh milk to
AEailies twice a day, delivered at domi
H. CRAWFORD. Jr.,
The Opelousas courier., 1893-03-04

Fp,seopAL CHuRcH-There will be divine
.srSiee in the @Chnreh of the Epiphany" on
n ad Sunday in the month at IL o'clock a.
Il. and on the 4th Sunday at $50 p. M, the
pav r. Price officiating.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-03-04
EDUBLIC SALE.

District Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No 3Il,
ESTATE OF JOACHIM HEBERr.
By yirtue of an order from the Honor
able the Probate Court in and for
the Parish of ST. Landry. there will be
sold at public anction, to the highest bidder,
by Lucius G. Dupre duly qualified auction
eer, at the principal door OF the Court House,
in the town of Opelousas, La, on
Thursday, March Nc, 1888,
at Ii o'clock q. M, the following described
property belonging TO the estate of Joachim
H6bert, de eased, to-wit:
The undivided one-half of section twenty
four, township seven, south of range two
west-situated in Acadia Parish, La.
Terms-Cash.
LUCIUS G. DUPRE,
Feb IL, iS93 Auetioneer.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-03-04

The circus Tuesday drew large
crowd, as usual.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-03-04

B.prrsr CHURCH.-Opelousas, on the lst
"A Qud Sundays of every month.
REV. PHILLIPS, Pastor.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-03-04
Feb. a, 1898.
CoNsTABLE's SALE.
NUMA FERRAND,
Admir-.

u
Ist Justices Court, Parish of st. Landry
William Burr VS.. Joseph Gradnigo.
By virtue of writ of ieri facias, to me di-
rected by the Hon. T. B. Brooks, Justice of the
Peace, ist ward, in and for the parish of St.
Landry, viii proceed to sell at public aue-
tion to the last and highest bidder, on
TUESDAY, the i4th day of March, A. ID.
1898, at ii o'clock a. M, at the Office of Hon
T. B. Brooks, in the town of 0pelousas, par
ish of St. Landry, the following described prop
erty, seized in the above entitled suit, to-wit
One brown mare colt
Terms-Cash.
J.B. ZACHARIE,
Constable Ist ward, parish of st. Landry
March 4, 1893.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-03-04

meeting of the w. G. T. u. i'd call
ed for next Tuesday, the 9TH See
natice in another column.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-03-04

By special request. Mr.. Hovelle, the
photographer, will remain in 0psloasas
cog week longer, Gallery adjoining
LitEall's Opera House.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-03-04

AD enjoyable entertainment is on the
lapis BY the O. e. I. for the 10th inst.
Details are given in a communication In
another column.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-03-04

Jos. Bloch has received a lot of nice
apring clothing-call and see him for
atgle and low prices.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-03-04

COAL.-Pittsburg coal delivered any
where within the corporation limits in
ANY quantity by j. B. Sandoz.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-03-04
Church Directory.

p,vsnyTEBrAN CHURcH.-Services at Ope-
go svery Sd Sunday of the month at IL a.
isA,sd mi 7:36 D. M. At Bellevue, the first Sun.
~ lss II each month at II a. m. and 1880 Ps m.
ahs = REV. GEO. FRAZER, Pastor.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-03-04

A lot of fine white shirts just receiv-
ed at Bloch's, which will be sold to
ssuit these hard times.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-03-04
JUDICIAL NOTICES
DUBLIC SALE
Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No. 52l4
ESTATE OF HrPoLITE DAVID, Decd

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 admin
istratrix or duly qualified auctioneer, at
the last residence of the deceased near Bayou
Teche, st. Landry parish, La, on
Tuesday, March 18th, 1898.
the following described property belonging to
the above named estate, to-wit:
]. Three hundred aud twenty acres of tim
bered land situated on Bayou Tache, parish
of st. Landry, bounded north by FL. David
south by Raviol, east by heirs of Dugas and
west by Mrs. d. Godet.
2 Fourteen head of cows seven head of
calves between 2 and years of age; fourteen
head of yearling calves; one bull one pony
one horse; one mare one colt; one pair
creole mules ; one mare mnle; one creole
flly two fat hogs one lot hogs one wagon !;
one buggy and harness one gig and harness !;
one lot of forage about 300 bushels of corn !;
one lot household furniture kitchen utensils !;
one lot of poultry.
Terms-Cash.
MRS. ELISE SANVALD,
Feb. IL. 1893. Administrative.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-03-04

Don't forget, the first grand ball af-
q Lent will be given by the O. P. l..
a p. A.. on Tuesday, April 4th.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-03-04

A farmers bank has been organized
Mt AhheyIlle, aud the institution will
plove great benefit to the farmers of
Vermilion
The Opelousas courier., 1893-03-04

Remember that Shute's drug store
i headquarters for everything in the
drug line. =
The Opelousas courier., 1893-03-04

4 meeting of r. E. Lee Camp. No.
u q. G. ", will be held next Satur-
aag, the 1ltll. See notice In another
solamn.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-03-04

Grand opening ball of the season on
Tassday, April 4th, by the O.. 2. Z. &
q 4. at Perrodin's Hail. Choice Mu
sas by q popular orchestre
The Opelousas courier., 1893-03-04

Coon OPPORTUNITY TO Invest
Opelouaas, La, has need of d Good
Hotel Building aud a large Livery
Stable. I have tlse lots suitable, and
will sell at reasonable price, aud on
long terms of credit.
HI. T.. GARLAND,
July Opelousas.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-03-04

Hyou need any style of eravat,
ssllar. or cuffs, don't fail to go to
aOch's. He is headquarters in that
The Opelousas courier., 1893-03-04

See adyertisementIf cottage for rent
ID another column.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-03-04

Many Of our fruit trees are in full
bloom, aud vegetation appears to have
laken rapid start
The Opelousas courier., 1893-03-04

Order your oysters, crabs and fish
from Filaseea delivered at domicii.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-03-04

New Orleans is just now afflicted
with an epidemic of pugilisna.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-03-04

FoR SALE-A peddling hack as
gssd as new, will be sold cheap APP
aly at this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-03-04

Fancy paper and envelopes albums,
toilet articles. soaps, perfameries, etc,
at Bailey i drugstore.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-03-04

o WANTED-A steady, reliable man as
gardiner and to tend to horse. Apply
ii this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-03-04

Cote Blanche Island will be sold on
Saturday, March ID.