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The Opelousas courier., 1893-12-30

vine and fig tree. a life of prosperous
peace and contented ease. They have
fought the wolf away from the door
and established themselves on a solid
basis.
We are not blessed here With as
good q system of schools as is to be
found in the Northern, Western and
some of the Southern States. but we
have good school laws and q spirit to.
wards intellectual and moral advance
ment seems to be awakening. and as
new people flow in and the country
becomes more thickly settled, and its
resources better developed we may
look forward to marked progress in the
way of education and the more gene
raj dissemination of knowledge.
Nearly all the Christian religious
sects are represented among us, and in
the town of Opelousas, the county site
of st. Landry parish, the Roman Cath
olics, Baptists, Methodists, Presbyte-
rians and ~Episcopalians have churches.
Politics.
Our State and local governments are
generally Democratic, owing to the
fact that q preponderanceo of the intel
ligent people here are of that political
faith, but were it not for ones politi-
cal affiliations, necessarily on account
of the presence of the negro in politics,
there would be more division in politi-
cal sentiment among the whites, poll
tical contests would be better defined
and conducted on party issues, and no
doubt, as the result of such a course, a
better condition of government would
exist. However, every one is free to
act as he pleases in most instances and
it makes no difference what ticket one
votes, if he possesses the proper ele-
ments of manhood and character, he
is respected and has extended to
him the same social attention as
if he were a member of the dom,
inant party. So to all who desire
to cast their lot among us we ex,
tend. regardless of creed or political
faith, a hearty welcome. Come tt
Southwest Louisiana and help US
bnild up and develop the country, as.
sist Us in retaining the waste places
and invest yonr money where it pays
to make investments. All questions
propounded will be promptly answered
and all information regarding this ia
vored land and its opportunities viii
be cheerfully impaired by addressing
The C. j. Thompson Real Estate
Agency, at Opelousas, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-12-30

No. Is. Valuable tract Of swamp land,
contains cypress and the hard woods of Nlis
section, and will be sold at a bargain.
|. South ! ofthe southeast / of section 8,
all of section 10, west ] of section IL, town.
ship 4, south range 6 east, containing lO42
acres.
=. South ] of section 26, southeast / of the
east J of the southwest ! section 80, north
east !. cast ] of northwest 1, southwest 4 Of
northwest and east Of southwest i, east
] of southeast and northwest / of section 81
whole of section SO, township s., south range
6 east, containing 1859 acres
3. All of section 3, west of section =
west ] of east ] and northeast / of northeast
/ of section A, north J of southeast i, north
east ! of southwest /, south ! of northeas'
!. east ] of northwest 4 section g., east ! o
northeast 1, northeast i of southeast t, west
of west J, south ] of southe asst t. southeast !
of southwest ! section 10, all of sectional, al
of section IA, lots l, 2 and Z, section 10, soutf
] of section and south J of north ! section IL
north half section %, east hal section ane
west half of southeast half Of northwest 1 sec
ton "a, northeast ] of northeast i section rs
township G, south range 6 east, containing
1854 acres.
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No, 90. /. A certain tract of land with
the buildings and improvements thereon,
known as the Midway Farm, situated on the
public road leading from Opelousas to Wash
ington, about equi distant from the two
towns above named, containing i2l acres,
and bounded as follows north by lands Of
Pierre Michel. Jr., and land formerly belong,
ing 10 E. K. Anderson, south by lands of pf
v Boagni, west BY public road and cast by
lands of Fl. L Garland
9. A tract of land near to and belonging
to the above described farm, containing Il
acres, bounded north by lands of P. Michel
| Jr., south by lands of Dr.. V. Boagni, west by
lands of DoIson, east by wood land in town
ship S, south range, 4 east.
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81. Landry and Immigration.

ST. Landry il in a latitude which
claims almost a total exemption from
severe cold weather. Often vegetation
grows throughout the winter months,
and the coolest snaps will not exceed
the hracing GOODNESS of early spring
days. When we do happen to have
freezing cold, it is of such short dura-
ton that it is scarcely felt and seldom
does much injury. In summer the in
tensity of the heat is SO much modified
BY the cool Gulf breezes that the Wea-
ther never becomes sweltering and dan
geronsly oppressive as in higher lati-
tudes. Deaths by sunstroke are IN
known with us. Hence, the salubrity
of our climate is unsurpassed by any
portion of the United States. We are
free from the rigor Of colder sections,
with the dreaded heated terms which
visit their summers.
We have many advantages which at
tach to the luxuriance of the tropics in
vegetation, yet are exempt from its tor
rid heat, malignant epidemics and cy-
clonic distuf Dances. Our soil is fertile,
and very productive in cotton, sugar
cane, corn, rice, potatoes and all kinds
OF vegetables. The ramie and jute
plants grow well here, and are destined
to become prominent factors in the in
dustry of orr rear future. Apples,
peaches, pears, ounces, pomegranates,
Japan piums, other varieties Of plums,
grapes, strawberries, and last, but not
least oranges, all produce well here.
This il the best poor mans country in
the world because, with only ordinary
industry, his can make q good living. Il
d man il active id bis labor. intelligent
In it's application and economical in his
earnings, he will soon be Independent
and eventually rich.
Our broad prairies, with their rich
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Mol g. Southeast ] of sec. 25, southwest / of
section 25, southeast and southwest 1 sec
ton &c, southeast / and northeast 1 of section
IS, northeast / and northwest and southwest
/, sousaseast ! section Sc. township 3, south
range 6 east 80
Northwest i of northwest section 49,
north half of northeast ] of northwest ! sec,
ton IS, southwest / section 81, southeast 4
section 30, township a, south range 6 east. .
Northeast ] of northwest and southeast /
of southwest j section IA, northwest / sec,
ton IS, northwest section %, northeast
section %, northeast section "a, township A.
sout range Z west, 1868 acres.
These are swamp land and contain valuable
cypress and other timbers, and will be offered
at q bargain.
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M 10 LANDS IN cALCAsIEU PAR1

No 10 TIMBERED LANDS IN CALCASlEU PARISH
/. North J of northeast i section 80 and
southeast of southwest section y,
northwest ! OF the northwest i of section "a,
township 8, south range Z west, containing
$50 acres.
3. South ] of the northwest ! section
80, township s, south range 10 west, contain
ing so acres.
3. Southeast / of northeast / of section 30,
and southwest j ofnorthwest of section %,
township 8, south range 10 west, containing
50 acres.
D.. South ] of the northeast section %,
township 8, south range 10 west, containing
80 acres.
5. North ! of section 81 and north ] OF the
northwest / and north ] of the northeast
/ of section 80, township s, south range III
west, containing 461 acres.
6. Northeast / of northeast 4 section 50
township 8, south range 10 west, containing
40 acres.
7. A certain tract of land situated on Hous'
ton Bayou in the Parish of Caicasieu lying in
sections 81, 80, 4 and S, townships : and .
| south range 10 east and 10 west, containing
Cos acres, This land is well timbered and
will be sold at a bargain.
8. The north ] of the northeast i section
80, northwest ! of the northwest i section -
| and southeast i of the southwest of section
81, township 8, south range 2 west, contain
| ing 160 acres.
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No. %. A valuable seaside property, having
a frontage of 1900 feet on Pascagoula Bay by
a depth of 46 chains, twenty-five acres Of
which is open land, and ten acres of which is
devoted to truck farming the remainer is
pine timbered land and is very accessible to
the neighboring saw-mills. Thu improve,
ments consist of a two-story dwelling with IL
rooms all furnished, carriage-house, stable,
poultry house, etc, with summer house al
water $ edge. This property is situated IN
truck farming district on the L. d N. Il. h.
and along with it will be sold the implements
etc belonging to the truck farm. 1t IS ~.
miles from New Orleans and is 40 miles from
Mobile, and a number of trains run in eacl
direction every day. Price $4,000 cash.
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NO. II. GREAT BARGAINS
IN TOWN LOTS, BUILDING SITES IN TIKI
TOWN OF NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. SUIT
ABLE FOR BUSINESS, RESIDENCE,

Bf If1E LIDCh hoN
U%FACrUREs.
|. One square bounded by Sittig, Delean
and Church streets aud Morgan Louisiana
& Texas Railroad.
2. / square bounded by Dupre, Carriere
and Church streets aud Morgan Louisiana
g. Texas Railroad.
3. / square bounded by Carriere Mound
Vile and Anderson streets and Morgan Lou
isiana & Texas Railroad.
a. | square bounded by Moundville, Ill.,
Anderson and Dallas streets.
5. l square bounded by Hill, Vine, Ander.
son and Church streets.
6. | square bounded by Hill. Vine, An
derson and Dallas streets.
7. One half square bouded by Hill, Vine
and Dallas streets and Morgan, Louisiana q
Texas Railroad.
8. | square bounded by Vine, st. Michael
Church and Anderson streets
Q. l square bounded by Vine, st. Mlchaei
and Dallas streets.
10 Three.fourths of square bounded by
Vine. street, st. Michel & Dallas streets and
| Morgan Louisiana g. Texas Railroad.
II. | square bounded by Garrigues, st
Michel, Church and Anderson streets. Inns
| square is extra large.
u. / square bounded by Garrigues. st
| Michel. Anderson and Dallas streets.
IS. 1 square bounded by Guarrigues, st
| Michael, Dallas and Cahaba streets
IA. I square bounded by Gradon, Bnhaf
Anderson and Dallas streets.
Is. ] square bounded by Gradon, Buhot
Dallas and Cahaba streets.
16. | square bounded by Gradon, Buha
| and Cahaba streets & and Morgan Louisiana
and I. railroad
IL. | lot with improvements theron Con
sisting of nice modern cottage with sever
| rooms. situated on a beautiful high and com
handing site Immediately east of railro ad.
Is. A number of nice lots situated on cas-
side of railroad, suitable for residence or busl
ness, and all fronting on an avenue seVent.
feet wide, planted with shade trees.
10. A fine lot of sites, suitable for the cree
ton of manufacturing establishments, sltua
ted Immediately on Bayou front and in CLOS
proximity to a saw-mill and brick-yafG-
In offering the above properties for sale W
we would say that this is a rare opportunlt
for good investment in what must soon bt
some a live town. Washington possesses hi
geural advantages and resources as a manufas
curing town, which must soon be utilized
and to all in search Of good property IN sue
a place, we would say, buy now as 1t WI VI
not be long before this property VIII great
appreciate in value.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-12-30

No. "a. A tract of land situated on Bayou
Queue Tortue, in the Parish of Lafayette 10
township 2, sections 8 and 10, south range z
east, about 2 miles distant from lhe town Of
Rayne. This is excellent land, partly tim.
bered, and is suitable for the cultivation Of
any of the staple crops of Louisiana. 1t is
Immediately OH the Bayou and rice growing
on il is a certainty, as the water is at hano
for irrigation 1t is bounded north by Bayou
Queue Tortae, east by Queenland, formerly
q mart Of The Pascal Molezun tract. south by
Espera Guidry and the public road and ives
nv Preston Huffpauir. This is a very de
sirable tract and will be sold al a bargain.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-12-30

No. 40. A certain tract of fine land situa
ted on the east side Of Red River in the par
ish of AvoyelIes, and located as follows 399
acres, being lots 1,2, ga, 5, 6,7, 5, . and 10,
section 2, township 3, north range3 east 2oo
acres, lots 10, IL, IL, 10 section Isl also lot
"a, section Is, township 3, north rang 3 east
119 acres, being lots l6, II, Is and 49, sec,
ton IA, township 3, south range 3 east l2l
acres. being lots 20, 81, %, section 10, town.
ship 3, north range 3 east.
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No. g.. 1st. 1851 acres, being all o fsections -
and Is, township 3, south range 3 east,
between Whiteyille and Morrow.
2nd. 961 acres, being the west half of
section IA, and all of section IS, township ),
south range 3 east.
Sd. sol acres being the southwest of
section 6 the west ] of section 10 and the
north ! of section II, IN township 4. south
range 7 east, about two miles northwest of
Melville.
4th. 100 acres, being west ! of southwest
1 of section IS, and the northeast of the
northwest 4 of section SO, township 5, south
ranges east.
9Th. 24O acres, near Atchafalaya river, being
the northwest and the east ] of southwest i
of section Is, township 5, south range z east.
9th. 1868 acres, being the east ] of section
5, all of section g., the west of the south
and west ] of east ! of section II, town.
ship s, south range 7 east.
7th, 803 acres, being the west J Of south
east i and southwest of section 3, the south
] and the northwest of section q, and the
east ] of northe asst of section 5, township .,
south range 6 east.
9th. sos acres, being west J of southwest
/ of section 5, south half of section 6, and the
north of north of section Z, township 5,
south range east.
9th. 2706 acres, being the south ! OF sec
ton Ii, the south half of section IL, all OF
section IS, the east ! and the southwest /
of section Ia, the north and the north !
of south J of section %. and the north b and
the north half of south ] of section "a, town
ship 5, south range 6 east.
10th. AL acres, the east ] of the east
j of section IA, the west ! of northwest 4
and northwest ! of section Is and the north
east ! of section 80. township G., sonth range
Z east, near the Atchafalaya river.
AL Of The above traets are well timbered
The Opelousas courier., 1893-12-30

No. II. Two lots of ground situated in
the town of Raync, being lots Nos. S and 6
of block 35, having a front on Texas Ave
nue. of 30 feet each.
Two lots situated in the town of Rayne,
having a frontage of 40 feet each, bounded
north by Texas Avenue, south by lot s, east
by Arenas street.
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43 About GO acres bounded north by j,
K. Sandoz, south by Narcisse Bihm, east by
La. Land Co, and west by A. Simon.
. A tract of wood land in St. Landry, two
and a half arpents front by ten arpents in
depth, together with the improvements con
sisting of dwelling house, kitchen, crib. stable
and sheds. 1t has a continually flowing
spring of good water. Situated about q miles
south of 0pelousas, and is one of the best
tracts Of land in the parish, suitable for the
cultivation of cotton, cane and rice.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-12-30

Lot No. a, being lots II. II, Is, 10, ~,
"a and parts of 80 and SO, as per same plat,
measuring about 406 acres, ! open land, b
tenement houses, 800 per arpent. Same terms
and conditions.
Lot No. 5, being lots IL, 28, 35 and part of
Is. q and Sc, measuring about $50 arpents
with improvements, one new Sesidence, barn,
gin house. two cabins and oAe engine and
boiler, gin and press, corn mill and saw mill.
Price 1926 per arpent. Same terms and
conditions.
LotNo 6, being lots 19, 30, IS 81, 81 and
80 and part of Is 81 and 36 measuring about
$50 arpents, with improvements, consisting
of two good dwellings, 3 tenement houses,
engine, boiler and pump and new thresi'er.
Price, $25 per arpent. Same terms and con-
ditions.
Lot No. 10. Lot al, B, of same survey, and
in proximity with the foregoing, measuring
100 arpents no Improvements but a very
pretty position for a small farmer, at $e
per arpent. Same terms and conditions.
Lot No. IL. Lots AZ, 43, A, As, AS, AZ.
is, same survey, finest kind of wood land
Immediately in the rear of lands first DIES,
| cribed, about 367 arpents at rs per arpent
Sans terms and conditions.
Acts of sale Of these lands to be passed be-
fore L. Z. Littell, Esq, N. P. and Surveyor
at the expense of purchaser, and lands sole
will be actually delivered to purchaser by the
said l.. Il. Littell.
The above are magnificent farming lands
and should attract the attention of parties II
search of good homes. They will be sold in
lots as described, or in a body to any pur
chaser who may desire the whole tract.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-12-30

No. IA. l.. 80 acres o fland with thebuildings
and improvements thereon, situated near
Vile Pate, bounded north by E., j. Conway,
south by o. Dardeau, east by Sam Haas.
2. 40 acres of wood land situated near Vile
Plate, bounded north by Onile Tate, south
by Sam Haas, east by Levin S. Fontenot and
| west by Mrs. Hicks.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-12-30

No. Z. 1st. IS acres near Bayou Cocodrie,
being northwest of northwest and lots 8
and I of section "a, township 3, south range
2 east.
4th. ~ acres of wood land about three
miles northeast Of Vile Plate, being lots !,
2 and 8, and the west J Of lot 4 of seetio,
Z, township 4, south range 2 east.
9Th. 228 acres, on the east side of B2.yor
Cocodrie, being west ! of sections 8 an a 0
township 4. south range east.
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40. A certain plantation or tract OF lang
with the buildings and improvements thereon;
containing about $50 acres, and situated
about one mile from Sunset station on inc
Southern Pacific railroad. The Improvement
consist of a dwelling, steam cotton ga alg
corn mill, is tenant houses, cribs oafhs any e
1inb fertile land moi. subject to overflow and
n T. ! verv desirable place for the cultivation, OF
a ~, Of our staple crops or for truck farming
It's IT, pearness to the railroad affording the best
3 a 4 certain tract Of fine rice land situated
in Faouetaique Prairie containing 200 acres,
more or less, will be sold on good terins anu
cheap. -
The Opelousas courier., 1893-12-30

No. is, A certain tract or parcel of land
situated in the Parish of st. Landry, embrac-
ing the west ] of the west of section 30,
township 2, south range 8 east, in the South
western Land District, containing 1877 acres.
This is a tract of wood land lying near
Morrow Station ON the N. 0. p. railrod, con-
tanning valuable hard wood timber, and will
he sold at a BARGAIN
The Opelousas courier., 1893-12-30

No. s. Ist. IA acres, near Bayou Coco
drie, being the south ! of northwest ( of sec
ton 36, township |, south range / eag i.
End. so acres, near Belle Cheney Springs,
being the east ] of southeast Of SO etion 10,
towship 2. south range ! west.
3rd. 157 acres, on Bayou Me- z Pique,
being lot No. 3 of section so and lots Nos. /,
2 and 3 and the southwest / Of northwest
east.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-12-30

No. % A residence in Opelousas, with ID
acres of ground two-story dwelling, brick
basement; nine rooms, outhouses, well, CHS
tern, etc; large yard well shaded by live
oak. magnolias and other trees. The place
has eleven choice bearing PAGAN trees, fgs,
etc, and all enclosed and divided up into
ward, garden, orchard and small field. Il
is beautifully situated in a good neighorhood
Will be sold cheap for cash. OF part cash and
balance on time.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-12-30

No. 4. a plantation known as the Butler
plantation. on the west bank of Bayou Cour,
tableau, six miles from Washington, con.
tanning SIC acres, about IS to 100 open cad
under fence, with good new house on the
place. The balance of land not fenced is
well covered with choice timber, oak, ash,
etc. This place may be had for $4,000, part
cash, balance on easy terms.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-12-30
BARGAINS
REAL ESTATE
BY THE
G. J, Thompson Real Estate and
Loan Agency. OpelOusas, La,

No. l.. The Mount Hope plantation,
about Z miles from Washington, La, on the
west bank of Bayou Waxia, containing 1886
acres of land. about eco under good fence
and will be sold with it SO mules, a lot of
farming implements and tools, wagons, carts,
% good cabins-12 of them new, a good
dwelling house, stable and barn, also a sugar
house in good condition with a Niles mill all
in good order and a good Clubhouse with
new cotton gin, 20 saws, and new Rey-
nolds press. The balance of the land, not
enclosed, is fine timber land-cypress, oak,
ash. cottonwood. etc. Price, $50, 600.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-12-30

No. IS. A certain tract of land lying on
Coeedrie and Elm Bayous in townships l and
2, south range 2 east, containing 1175 acres.
| There is some fine land in this tract and
much valuable timber. 1t will be sold at a
BARGAIN.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-12-30

No. Al. 1. The undivided half of the east
half of s4;etion -, and east half 81 north
west quarter of section 81, township 3, south
range a east, containing 400 acres.
.. The undivided half of the east half of
section % the southwest quarter OF southeast
quarter of section 81 south half of southwest
Quarter of section %; north half of northwest
quarter section 26, township 3, south range a
east, containing 521 acres.
3. The undivided half of west half of sec
ton - and west half of southeast quarter
section Sc. township 3, south range A east,
containing 406 acres,
a. The undivided half of sonth half quarter
section and the southwest quarter of southeast
quarter of section 80, township 2 south range
4 east, containing 203 acres.
5. The undivided half of west half of sec
ton /, township 3, south range 3 east, con-
tanning 800.
6. A certain tract of land situated in Mallet
in townships 5 and 6, south range east, con,
tanning 200 arpents, and lying in sections 56
and Al respectively.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-12-30

No. %. That fine and productive property.
situated in the best part of the best section OF
Southwest Louisiana, Bellevue, known as the
Pine Grove Plantation, containing $50 acres
of prairie land and 1870 acres of wood land.
This place is above overhows and free OF
miasma, and will be disposed of at a great
baIgaln.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-12-30

No. 8. A tract of land about seven miles
up the west bank of Bayou Boeut, between
the Bauf and Cocodfie, containing 100 ar
penis, about so acres under fence and in cul-
~tivation, balance fine wood land. Contains
a good dwelling house, stable aud outhonses,
viii be sold cheap and on favorable terms,
The Opelousas courier., 1893-12-30

AZ A plantation on the east side of Bayou
Beuf, containing 346 acres, with improve
ments consisting of dwelling, cotton gin,
cabins, outhouses, &c. Bounded north and
south by W. Fl, Begg, west by bayou Beut,
east by land owners unknown. This IS q
very desirable property, very neal railroad
station, and contains a quantity of choice
timber accessible to railroad.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-12-30

No SO. One-fourth of a square of ground
in the town of Opelousas, corner of Court and
Vine streets, with improvements, consisting
of one story frame dwelling and kitchen de-
tached, and barn, all in good condition fence
nearly new. Price $500 cash, or $1,000
cash and $3.50 in 10 months with s per cent
interest.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-12-30

No. 2. A certain tract of land on the west
bank of Bayou Bnuf-about three miles from
Whiteville and joining Phillip Stagg-eon-
tanning 400 arpents, about $50 acres in cult
walton, and under good fence balance of
land in timber, and a good deal can be
opened easily for cultivation has six good
cabins on the place, etc-one of the Dest
places on Bayou Beuf, and will sell for
$4,000,
The Opelousas courier., 1893-12-30

No. IS. The undivided J of 1000 acres of
land situated near Palmetto Station on the
L. P. Railroad and lying in township a, south
range 5.east. This land is finely timbered and
accessible to railroad and will be sold at a
bargain.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-12-30
cLARIssA pLANTaTIoi

No Q cLARIssA PLANTATION 1.
Lot No. 8, being lots 10, 10. 4 /, 81 and
81 and part Of 80 and 80, as p en- plat of
Leonce e. Littell, measuring ) rs arpents,
fronting on Bayou Teche, Z OPP en- land, 3
wood, 4 tenant houses, $I5 pc + arpent, ]
cash, Z November i. 1895, with s per cent.
interest payable yearly.