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The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-23

At a meeting of R. E. Lee Camp
No. IA, United Confederate Veterans,
held in the town of Opelousas on Satur-
day, the 18th of June 1894, it vas
resolved to have aJgrand reunion of
confederate veterans and their families
of this and adjoining parishes. at
Woodworth's Springs, near Washing
ton, on Saturday, August the 18th, 1894,
aud the following committee Was APP
pointed to carry out the purposes of
this resolution, viz: Committee of
arrangements Chairman, Capt. Sam
Haas ; Ozeme Fontenot. V. S BourQue,
ia Thompson, Austin Lacomhe, Luuis
Mann, Capt. l.. d. Prescott. DIR. j. A.
Derbanne. Fh,l. Jacobs. Frank Delarue.
Laurent Dupte, Albert Guidry. DIR.
Theo. Chachere, B. Bloomfield, John N.
Ogden, Leonce Sanloz, w. r: Cochran.
Henry E. Estorge, Jones p. Smith.
Diomel Durio, C. B. Andrus. f. Il.
Lewis, Tom O'Connor, Frank Wharton.
M. G. Wilkins.
1t ia proposed to make this gathering
the grandest ever held in this parish
since the war, and the committee hav-
ing charge of the affair ia composed of
Jealous and active members who will
spare no pains to make it Il grand
success. 1t is expected that special
rates will be secured over The Morgan
Railroad for the 18th OF August. which
will be announced in due time, IA we'll
IA full details as 10 programme. etc.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-23

Everything at a sacrifice at Bloch's-
dry goods, clothing, boots and shoes,
furniture, groceries saddlery, wagons,
agricultural implements, etc. Bring
the cash ssnd take the goods at your
own nricf.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-23
- %As-

, Our country has some very strange
business methods. In a land of plenty,
honored with peace, it seems singular
that six pounds of pork is now worth
twenty pounds of sugar or sixteen
pounds OF cotton. Farmers there is a
whole sermon in the above.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-23

Bastrop Appeal: There are too many
politicians interested to permit Il re
form of the ballot in this State. With
many of them honest elections are not
what they want. Like the Ilishman
who was assured by the presiding
Judge that justice should be Meted ont
to the prisoner, the witty son of Erin
observed that justice was the very
thing he most devoutIy feared. Lonisi-
n politicians, as Il rule, are mortally
afraid of an honest ballot.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-23

Have y0u tried Plantation Liver
ftlls for habitual constipation I They
~ perfectly splendid and a SUR cure.
rice 20 cents. Sold BY Shute g. Dnson,
~yypelonsas, G.. r. Tolson, Melville, and
niake u burke, Washington.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-23

Almond macaroons, cocoanut maca-
rooms and the finest French candy al
ways on hand at Ratcliffe's Confection-
cry, under Opera House.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-23

DR.. w. M. Thompson has removed his
drugstore to the building lately occn-
pied by Shnte g. Duson, on Landry
street, adjoining Mrs. Clara Perrauit's,
and nearly opposite LacOmbe's stable.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-23

IL you want anything in the hot wea-
Their goods line, such as Refrigerators,
Ice Cream Freezers, Water Coolers,
Hammocks, Gasoline Cooking Stoves,
Oil Stoves, &c, go to Hackrs Hard
ware Store. Everything cheap there.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-23

4. Meyers g. Co. have just received
two carloads OF the celebrated OVENS
BORO Wagons, comprising all sizes.
Doth in Thimble Skein and Iron Axle.
wshich they are offering at unusually low
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-23

The attention of rice planters is called
to the fact that J.. Meyers & Co. have
constantly on hand a full supply Of Irri-
eating Pumps. They make 9 speciality
Of the celebrated Irwin Van Vie Pumps
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-23

Don't forget to have your Photo
graphs made while the Palace Rail Road
Photo Car is here. They will leave in
two or three weeks.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-23

The o. s. C. will give a grand German
on Tuesday, the Goth inst. We ackn0wl-
edge receipt of q complimentary ticket,
and hope the young folks will have a
rood time.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-23
NOTICE.

Persons having claims against the Techc r.
r. & Sugar Co, Lim'td., are requested to oh,
serve that proof of them is required to be made
before me at Opelousas, La. Read the notice
given by John r. Jones, Receiver. dated May
2lst, 1894. +. NORTH CULLOM,
Commissioner, o.. S. Circuit Court. Western
District of Louisiana. iun26
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-23

Plantation Arnica Liniment is sure
cure for rheumatism and all pains.
Sold by Shute & Duson, Opelousas, CIR.
T0ls0n, Melville. and Blake g. burke.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-23

Mr.. B. F. Perley. tho popular and OK
perienced ginwright, will be in st. Lam
dry next month, June, prepared to exc
cute all work entrusted to him.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-23

Mrs. j. "A. Gil has opened q boarding
house in the building on Court street
lately occupied as a residence by Parish
Treasurer Chacher6. Coffee at11 o'clock
daily.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-23

VI, my poor back No excuse for it,
T!entati0n Anti-Pain Porous Plasters
vlt1 capsicum will cure it. Sold and
e90ragteed satisfactory by Shute & Du-
ssons Opelonsas, DR.. e.. r. Tolson, Mel
svitle, and Blake g burke, Washington.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-23

A BARGAIN.-One of the most desira-
Bile residences in Opelousas is offered
Tor sale or rent on easy terms. Apply
TO Mrs. G.. w. Hudspeth, O~pelousas.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-23

The best Jeans Pants on earth are
SCALED The Backskan Breecbes.n
Ask to see them and read the war;
ranty in the pocket.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-23

We are indebted to MI. Clement
Chandez0n for q Photographic group
Of the Fire Department Of Opelousas
taken at the picnic at Kennison's
aprfngs on the Sd inst. Mr.. Chameleon
is not only q good baker but q very fair
Photographic artist AZ we'll.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-23

The finest and cheapest photographs
in the country at the Rail Road Photo
Car. Everybody invited to come and see.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-23

BRIEFS, for the Supreme Court,
printed at this Office with accuracy
and on short notice.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-23

Get your machinery fittings at j,
Meyers & Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-23

If you can possibly do SO, 60 to Rus
ton next week and attend the Louisiana
Ch%autauqua. You will be amply repaid
%-tenf0ld, aye. U hundred fold-for
your trip.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-23

IL your life worth so centsq
Dumb Chill; Congestive Chill /;
Death. This is the evolution of your
chilly sensation. Plantation Chill Cure
will cure you, or 1T viH cost you nothing.
Sold by Shute & Duson, Opelousas, DR..
G. r. Tolson, Melville, and Blake &
burke, Washington.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-23

Ben Bloomfield, United States Com
missioner. attends to Homestead entries
and Final Proofs.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-23

The New Iberia excursion club will
run an excursion from Washington to
Houma on Sunday, July 1; also one
from Lafayette to New Orleans. on
In1v ~
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-23

The way to have loyal and patriotic
citizens, is to teach it to your children,
and in future years we can feel as We
grow old that our country is safe.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-23

DIED
SAIZAN-At his residence at Port Barre.
June 10, 1894, David p. Saizan, aged SO years
and 8 months.
DALY-At his residence, in Bellevue. June
20, 1894, sCharles M. Daily, aged II years, 9
months and II days.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-23

Drugs, medicines, chemicals. patent
medicines. fine cigars, tooth brushes,
combs, &c, at Bailey's drugstore.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-23
Richard sells thread at 40 cents a doz.

Light the fire of patriotism in your
heart July 4.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-23

Everybody should read sturdy old
farmer Adams address to the Alliance,
which we publish on an inside page.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-23

Pineapple Lemonade, the latest drink.
1t is refreshing and delicious. Radcliffe
makes them.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-23

Dr: Dns0n, specialist, Eye. Ear, Nose
and Throat. Hours from 10 q. m. to 10
y. 06ice with DR.. i. 3. Shute, Landry
ssreet, between Court and Main. Opel
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-23

DR.. Irion's Office hours are from 10 a.
m. to / q. M. aud from 8 p. III. to 6 p. NJ.
On Saturdays, from 8 a. M. to 9 p. m.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-23

When you are warm, tired and dusty,
70 to Ratclifffe's Ice Cream ParlOr.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-23

Jos. Bioch's is the place to leave your
small change and get some of his great
bargains.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-23

Latest designs in fancy cards. envel.
Opes, ETC., just received at this office.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-23
DIED:

First class meals for % cents at Mrs
Clara Perrault's Restaurant.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-23

The hard times are completely offset
by the low prices at Jos. BlOch's.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-23

IL you have to make final proof for
your homestead, call on Maj. B. Bloom
field, United States Commissioners.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-23

Beer on draught, fresh from the re-
frigerator, at 8 cents a glass at Firn-
berg's saloon.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-23

Are O a subscriber to the COURIER 7
If not, why mott
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-23

Spring chickens for sale at Branch
Store of j. X. Sandoz g. Bro, Bridge
vile.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-23
r.
The Bell-C Cheney Springs.

Belle Cheney Springs were named
many years ago for n of Bayou
BRuf's most charming young ladies,
aud though she has passed away, she
will not he forgotten, as strangers
inquire of the lady and cherish
thoughts of the story.
Thus writes a correspondent of the
Alexandria Town Talk. But this plet-
ty story is a fable. AS we have had
occasion to remark before. the name
BeN-Cheney, cot Belle Cheney, was
given to these springs on account of
their joint ownership at one time. by two
parties named Bell and Cheney. One of
our oldest citizens, MI. J.J Beauchamp,
who died here a few years ago, and
who many years before owned the
springs himself. personally assured US
of this fact. As to the proper spelling
of the words, we offer in addition this
strong circumstantial evidence:
In the Opelousas COURIER of Deem
Der II, 1859, an advertisement appear
ed offering Bell Cheney springs for
sale. This advertisement was signed
by Messrs. E. II. Martin and James
Akenhead, both educated men /; and we
will say for the benefit of those who
persist 10 spelling the name with an
extra g and without the hyphen, that
this advertisement was headed in large
letters " g ll-Cheney Springs for Sale."
This was a very popular resort in
those days l.; and, to show how it was
fitted up, we quote from the advertise
ment alluded to:
"This property is situated thirty six
miles north of Opelousas, and the same
distance south of Alexandria, in the
pine woods, and besides the mineral
springs and baths consists of one hun
dred and sixty acres of land.
There are on the premises seven
double cottages and three large houses
for the accommodation of families,
twelve cottages for gentlemen, a large
tavern house to which is annexed a
c%ommodious ball room, a large coffee
house, stable aud store house, with
other necessary buildings.
Besides which there is belonging to
the establishment, good and substantial
furniture worth between fifteen hnn-
dred and two thousand dollars"
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-23

A NEW sewing machine can be had
CHEAP by applying at once at this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-23

Prescriptions filled at all hours at
BaiIey's drugstore.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-23

IL y0n feel badly. drink Orange Phos
phate. At Ratcliffe's, On Main street.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-23

Molasses 25 cts. a gallon at j. X. San
dog & Bros Branch Store, Bridgeville.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-23
An Act Concerning Franklin College

An Act Concerning Franklin College.
The following act has been intro
duced 10 the Honse at the request of
parties who take a deep interest in u
High ScooI, and will probably be en-
acted into a law:
AN ACT
To donate Franklin College at Opelou-
sas, Louisiana, and all the property ap-
purtenant thereto, including the one ham
dred and fUe arpents of land belonging
to 1t, to the Board of School Directors of
the parish of st. Landry and to repeal any
other acts Whateuer relating to said prop
erty and inconsistent herewith.
Sec. 1. Be it enacted by the Senate
and House of Representatives, of the
State of Louisiana in General Assembly
convened
That the Franklin College at Opelou-
sas, Louisiana, with all the grounds
and appurtenances thereto belonging,
and now under the control of the State
Board Of Public Education in and for
same is hereby donated to the present
St. Landry Board of School Directors
and to their successors in Office, to be
by said Board managed, rented, leased
or sold in such n or quantities as
said Board may consider necessary,
prudent and wise; provided, that all
the proceeds of rents, leases or sales
thereof shall enure to the sole and ex-
elusive benefit of the present st. Lam
dry High school, located in the town of
Opelousas, Louisiana.
Sec. 2. Be it further enacted &c,
That all laws or parts of laws in con-
hict or inconsistent with the object of
this act be and the same are hereby re-
pealed.
Sec. 8. And be it further enacted &c.,
That this act take effect from and af-
ter its passage and approval.
Hon. A. D. Lafargue, State Superin-
tendent of Public Education, has sent
us a copy of his voluminous biennial
report to the General Assembly, for
which he has our thanks. Besides the
report proper the volume contains the
proceedings of the State Board of Edu-
cation at it's session held at Baton
Rouge in May, 1898; the minutes of the
second annual convention of the Louisi-
ana State Public School Teachers AS
ISOLATION held at New Iberia in Deem
Der last !; the reports of Parish Super
intendents, of Teachers Institute Con-
ductors, sc. From the report of Insti-
tute Conductor Caldwell we extract the
following:
The Opelousas institute began Mon
day, June 10. The attendance of the
teachers was uniformly good, and the
zeal of the parish superintendent and
the president and members of the
School Board deserves the highest COM
mendation. The superintendent and
president were untiring in their efforts
to advance the interests of the insti-
tutes and to secure the fullest attend
ance of teachers and the heartiest Co
operation and support of the commun-
ity. O~pelousas would be an excellant
place to hold a summer school, and I
know of no city in the State where such
an experiment would find surer condi-
lions of success. The night meetings
were largely attended, the courtroom
being crowded to it's utmost capacity at
every meeting.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-23
Ia your life worth SO cents

You ought to familiarize yourself
with the Declaration of independence.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-23
OF ADMINISTRATION.

ESTATE OF CATHERINE WEST. widow of
JAMES MCDANIEL.
No. -
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT.
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
Whereas, Gilbert Baltic, of the par
ish of st. Landry, has applied by his petition to
be appointed administrator of the estate Of
Catherine West, widow of James Mcdaniel,
late OF the parish of st Landry.
Now therefore notice is hereby given to all
parties interested to make opposition to said
appointment, to file the same in writing in my
office in the town of Opelousas, in ten DAYS
from the present notice.
CHARLES NJ THOMPSON,
June %, 1894. Clerk.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-23

Got our prices for Job work.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-23
NOTICE.

Is hereby given to all persons having claims
against the Teche X. X. and Sugar Company
Limited, that ninety days from May II ult.,
is given them, within which they may prescIit
them to the undersigned for proof. ! will hear
them and take evidence i'll support of them.
until Saturday, August 18th prox. Inclusive.
f. NORTH CULi.DM,
Com'r. [. s G. Court, Western Dist. OF La.
June l3-3t.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-23
LAWYERS
B r I T S
A
TAKEN UP As AN ESTRAK.5

TAKEN UP AS AN EsTRAX3
By the undersigned in Coulce Croche, It dark
bay HORSE, about twelve years old, with q
broken hip. Fac-similie of brand may he s,er
at this office. This animal has been ranging in
the neighborhood since about four years. The
owner is notified to come forward, prove prop
erty and take him away or he will be disposed
of according to law.
ZEPHIRIN QUEBEDEAU,
Tune %, I894.-1m Sunset T. o. Lit.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-23

The following act has been intro
parties who take a deep interest in u
High ScooI, and will probably be en-
acted into a law:
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-23

Mr.. Casale. a handsome young drug
gist of M%oreanville, spent last Sunday
in town as the guest of Mr. w. A. Sandoz.
Mrs. r. Cottingham left on Tuesday
for Mississippi City for the benefit Of
her health.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-04-10


c., r. /. & p, is laying off sick, and
in the meantime h. b. Ray is acting
yardmaster and John Fender is act
ing assistant.
Il. +. Baird, a well known engineer
on the Rock Island road, died at his
home at Davenport Sunday morning.
He was is years of age, and had re-
sided in Davenport Is years.
The c., II. l. 4 p. is about to in
augurate a new method of starting
fires in engines. Heretofore fires
have been started with wood at a
cost of 35 cents, but by the new
method the fires will be started with
oil at a cost of 3 cents, a saving of 80
cents a fire, besides the labor attend
ant upon the wood system.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-04-10
SIDE TALK.
A Quiet Session Last Evening of the City
Council.


Council.
At last nights adjourned council
meeting the report of the street and
alley committee on the rebate asked
for by Robert Kastncr, on the Four
teenth avenue improvement, was
aversc to allowing the bill, but Aid.
Albert Ebcnezer Nelson championed
kastner's cause, but with the usual
result of Nelson's breaks-the coun-
Gil took the opposite shoot.
petition from property holders
in the vicinity of the abattoir pro-
testing against the usage Of that
building as pest house was read.
and Aid. Evans moved that the petit
ton be received and placed on file.
Aid. Bladei thought that that was
hardly proper, and Aid. Corken
moved that il should he referred TO
the health and police committee.
At this point, however, Mayor Medill
explained that according to the or
dinances the board of health was the
proper committee to locate a pest
house, and then Aid. Foss arose and
made motion that the petition be
referred to the board of health, and
the perplexing question was at last
settled.
BIadei VS.. Dauber.
Aid. Dauber offered a resolution to
allow the Sl59.70, unused license of
d. +. Montrose, to be applied on
water rent. and moved the adoption
OF the resolution. Aid. Bladel,
after several painful grunts, managed
to say that he understood that the
resolution was ,he result of an cleo
ton promise. but Aid. Dauber arose
and said that it was not true. and
also. this very properly, that the
alderman didn't know what he was
talking about. Despite Bladel's ac-
cusations. the motion to adopt the
resolution was carried.
Otherwise, genuine good will
reigncd until nearly the close of the
meeting. when Aid Kennedy lost a
motion and then commanded the
ayes and nays to be called for. Aid.
Evans arose to a point of order and
Kennedy became iivid with rage and
asserted that Aid. Evans .'only had
few more nights up there, land
then he would get a square deal =
OF course Aid. Kennedy's aye is not
such as would warrant him to be-
come childish. but his demeanor is
OF such a juvenile character and his
narrowness of mind so gross that he
could not but let forth his vitupera.
ton.
The City Hall.
The city hall committee regarding
sites made a report and in addition
to the proposals published some
time ago in THE Argus, one from T..
b. Davis and S. S. Davis, was read
1t provided that those gentlemen
would erect a building, the ground
| and building not to exceed in cost
so, 900. the city to advance 1900
by June !, and to pay all water rents,
| insurance, etc, to collect all rentals
and to pay annual installmcnts of
5000 to apply on the principal and
interest. which was quoted at less
than per cent.
The committee looked with favor
upon the proposition, if lower rate
of interest could be agreed upon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-04-10
DEATHS DECREE.
Mrs. w. }. Kerr Called to Her Long Home
Last Night.

Mrs. w. }. Kerr Called tn Her Long Home
Last Night.
/. was great shock to many per-
sons to hear this morning of the
death of Mrs. William j. Kerr, which
occurred at her residence last night
at 1880 O'Clock. For over seven
weeks Mrs. Kerr had been seriously
i'll, but having recovered from SINH
lar attacks previously. her friends
were entirely unprepared to hear of
her death. Mrs. Kerr, hose maiden
name was Laura Annette Holcomb.
was born at Coventry, n. Y, on
March %, 1885. She was married to
William j. Kerr at Warren, Ohio,
April 10, 1886, just So years ago to-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kerr came to Rock
Island in 1857, and since that time
they have made their home in this
city. She leaves her husband and
daughter. Edna. as well as three sis
tiers, Mrs. +. p. Murphy. of Sioux
City. Mrs. A. +. Cutter, of Daven-
port, Mrs. j. l.. Smedlcy. of New
York. and one brother, {. r. Hol-
Nohi'- vi DusHHtll. iiI.- W IL HtI
loss.
Beloved by All.
Mrs. kerr's death will he deeply
felt not only by her family, but also
by her church and Il large circle of
friends. She was an earnest and de-
voted christian, being active in all
good work. Her church. the Central
Presbyterian, of which she had been
a devoted member for many wears,
will miss hor in many years. She
was a teacher in the Sabbath school,
| a faithful member of the Woman's
Missionary society-in fact. made
her influence felt in all the activities
of the church. The ranks of chris
tan workers in our city can ill-afford
to lose such persons as Mrs. Kerr.
TO her sorrowing family her death
comes with greatest force. There is
widespread sympathy for her hus-
band and daughter in their loss.
She has been true wife ana mother.
and the home is sorely broken by her
death. Little did the family think
when her father. S. j. Holcomb, died
lrst November, that she would so
soon follow him to enter into that
rest which God has prepared for
them that love Him.
The funeral will occur at , o'clock
tomorrow afternoon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-04-10
n Typical Case,

The tramp afflicted with small poX
taken to the pest house last night is
reported by DR.. f. M. Sala, the at
tending physician, today to be in a
less favorable condition than he was
yesterday, while the case is in all re-
spects typical as far as the scurri-
lous disease is concerned. Richard
Carnes has been engaged as watch
man on the outside of the building
but so'far no one has been secured as
nurse, Notwithstanding the many APP
plications yesterday, all backing
down when given an opportunity to
serve.
The discovery of the existence of
the disease in Rock Island has had
the effect of booming vaccination.
This morning Health Commissioner
Eyster injected the virus into the
arms OF everybody about the city
building from the mayor down and
including the entire police force.
The fact that number of tramps
slept alongside of the afflicted tramp
at the wateIworks building two
nights in succession has led to the
issuance OF an order by Chief Sexton
to his men to Iun every tramp out
OF town on sight, and to give no more
quarters under any circumstances.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-04-10
Dress Goods.

Textile triumphs! The
acme of neatness and refine
ment.
Bargains-Right here we
wish to emphasize BARGAINS.
Fashion Canonizes black,
and on black we are excep-
tionally strong.
Ask any lady who has
ever worn any of Priestley's
black dress goods, what she
thinks of them, and if she
fails to tell you they are the
best, we'll never mention
Priestley's name to you
again.
We have them i'm full lines.
both in plain. all wool, and
in silk warps.
Princcttas. Tamise. Clair
cite. Carmclite. Challis, AL
gerine. Drap d'Alma. Grape
Cloths. Hcnriettas, Serges,
Mohairs, Mclrose, Mousse
line.