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The Opelousas courier., 1894-02-03
To our Friends and Patrons.

We wish to call the attention of the friends
and patrons of the COURIER to the necessity
Of their being on the alert, in the matter OF
judicial publications, (sheriffs sales especial
ly), as a neglect on their part to give positive
instructions as to where they desire such
advertisement published, is apt to result in
our being deprived of the patronage that
would otherwise be given to US. The sheriff
of this parish has been making himself es-
pecially Jealous in the matter of securing
sheriff's sales for the paper of which he is
director and stockholder, and several publica-
tions Of that nature have appeared in that
paper which the parties interested would
have selected to be done in the COURIER, had
they been consulted; and others have been
diverted from us at the special solicitation of
the sheriff or his deputies serving the papers
in the matter of seizures.
To those who prefer to patronize any other
paper in this parish we have II" desire to in
terfere with their preferences, but our friends
who wish to favor us with their patronage
are earnestly requested to see that the proper
officers are instructed to have the publication
done in the CoURIER-and they are especially
warned against allowing themselves to be in
duced to consent that the advertisement
should be done in some other paper.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-02-03

How much revenue does the town
derive from the numerous shows--g00d
bad and which have ap-
peared here lately We learn tbst the
performances in the O. S. c. Hall pay
no licence I; then who gets the benefits
certainly not the town, as the O. S. G.
pays only $50 year corporation
licence, and charges hall rent from
all-charitable, benevolent and public
entertainments included.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-02-03
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.

Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No. 52sI
ESTATE OF ADAM F. DUPRE, DECD.
Whereas, Martin F. DuprG. of the par
ish of st. Landry, has applied by his petition
to be appointed administrator Of the estate
of Adam F. Dupr6, deceased, late of st.
Landry 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. c. NJ THOMPSON,
Feb. 3, 1894. Clerk
The Opelousas courier., 1894-02-03
Full Text Of the Bill.

SECTION [. Be it enacted by the SEN
ate and House of Representatives in
congress assembled: That the Secre-
tary of the Treasury of the United
States is hereby authorized and instruct
ed to have engraved and have printed,
Immediately, after the passage Of this
bill. Five Hundred Millions of Dollars
of Treasury Notes, legal tender for all
debts public and private, said notes to be
in denominations of one, two, five and
ten dollars, and to be placed in a fund
to be known as the General Country
Road Fund System of the United
States" and to be expended solely for
said purpose.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted,
That it shall be the duty of the Secre-
eral Country Road System in the United
States, and said construction to com
mence as soon as the Secretary of the
Treasury shall inform the Secretary of
War that said fund is available, which
shall not be later than----1S94, when
it shall be the duty of the Secretary of
War to inaugurate the work and expend
the sum of twenty millions of dollars
per month pro rata with the numhe1 nt
miles of road in each State and Te,ii-
tory of the United States.
SEC. g. Be it further enacted, That
all labor other than that of the office of
Secretary of War, whose compensa-
tions are already fixed by law" shall be
paid by the day, and that the rate be
not less than one dollar and; fifty cents
per day for common labor, and three
dollars and fifty cents per day for team
and labor, and that eight hours per day
shall constitute days labor under the
provisions of this bill.
PETITION
To the House of Representative, Sen,
ate, and the President Of the United
States:
Whereas, The public roads Of the
United States generally are national
disgrace on account OF their almost I'M
passabie condition at least one fourth OF
the year, thereby causing great loss and
Inconvenience to the people, both COM
mercially and socially and
Whereas, There is at the present time
great depression in business and many
idle men are thrown upon charity on ac.
count of not being able to dispose OF
their labor, and believing that human
nature is such that they would prefer to
labor instead of receiving charity, If
they but had the opportunity, and be-
!ieving also that the agricultural classes
are paving all the taxes they can stand,
we, the undersigned, do therefore re-
quest and urge upon you the necessity
of immadate action, as follows; Thai
YOU ENACT A LAW, To issue 5OO...
| 100000 of Treasury Notes, to be full
| legal tender, of all debts, both public
and private, such money to be set apart
exclusively for Public Roads, and to go
| to each State pro rata with the number
| Of miles of road in the State and to be
| appropriated and issued at the rate OF
| twenty millions Of dollars per month.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-02-03
MONEY TO LOAN.

Office 81 Lanary Homestead and Loan
association,
Opeiousas, Sept. 1911 1893. }
The undersigned is authorized by the Board
of Directors of the st. Landry Homestead and
Loan Association to offer to its members loans
at eight per centnm. For particulars ap
ply to f. ID. ESIlLEITE,
President ST. Landry ii. & l., Assn.
Sent % 1893
The Opelousas courier., 1894-02-03

Our friend Mr.. Chas. Antonio, of
Washington, who had applied to the
Court for respite, has, we are inform
ed, made satisfactory arrangement
with his creditors and Withdrawn his
respite proceedings. We are glad to
learn that Mr.. Antonio has. started bis
business anew and under very bright
and promising auspices.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-02-03

Miss Pussie Pilot of New Orleans,
has opened an evening school in our
town, where she will teach french
Miss Pilot will also give music lessons
Miss Pitot being a refined lady and
fine musician, will, no doubt, re-
ceive large patronage.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-02-03

On the 22nd, ult., Isaac Jim's dwell
ing near town was blown off its f0un-
daiion some eighty feet. The storm
also carried Jim's wagon fully three
acres No damage was done, save
breaking the clock in Jim's house :;
some of the furniture was somewhat
injured The building was not over
thrown bnt landed right side up with
care. The occupants of the building,
(Jim and family, were in the building
at the time, but no one was hurt only
enjoying the sensation Of an aerial
flight.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-02-03
FOR SALE CHEAP.

small plantation at Petit Bos, on Bayou
Teche, about miles from Opelousas, contain
ing 81 arpents; II planted in cane; land fer
tile we drained and all enclosed The i'm
provements are residence small steam sugar
mill outhouses, etc. Will he sold cheap il
applied for soon Apply at this office, or to
the undersigned on the premises.
JACQUES BERTA.
Jan. I'm
The Opelousas courier., 1894-02-03

18th Justices Court, Parish of st. Landry.
Jules Petetin VS. Lastie Lavergno,
By virtue of IL writ of fl ia. to me di-
rected by the Hon. A. w. DGjean, Justice of
the Peace, 18TH ward in and for the parish of
st. Landry, will proceed to sell at public
auction to the last and highest bidder, on
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY Ilth 1894,
at 10 o'clock a. m. at the office Of A. W. De.
jean, Justice of the Peace, at Plaquemine
Point, the following described property, to-
wit:
red filly , cows two year old calf
g!g; | gray mare.
Terms-Cash.
s. BOURQUE,
Constable 18th ward, Parish of St. Land ry.
Feb. ;, 1894
The Opelousas courier., 1894-02-03

Mr.. James D. Houston, prominent
and wealthy citizen of New Orleans,
and for the last twenty years leader
in State politics, died in New Orleans
last Monday, aged As years. M. Hous.
ton was nephew by marriage, to Mr.
G. N. Ealer, of this place.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-02-03
About 300 of these Churns Sol(
in and Around OpeIousas.

Sunset, La, Jan. o. 1894 Q
Having seen the Dairy Swing Churn tested
with three distinct churnings, milk in three
temperatures, we unhesitatingly pronounce it
a success and far superior to any churn we
have ever seela Butter is turned ont III
beautiful style, only requiring from to Is
minutes to complete a churnng,
f Z. STOKES.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-02-03

1t is but justice to ourselves and the pub
lie that we WARN them against the many
INVITATIONS of DR.. TICHENOR'S ANTI
SEPTIC! Remember his is the ORIGINAL
and BEST, and none genuine without his
name blown in the bottle. Respectfully,
SHERROUSE MEDICINE CO., Lind.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-02-03

JOS. Bloch will astonish yon in low
prices. He carries full line Of dry
goods. groceries, boots, shoes, etc, and
is selling them to suit the hard times
The Opelousas courier., 1894-02-03

Just received at Jacobs News Stand
Five Hundred { 5O0) copies standard
cloth bound novels, by the best auth
o,s. prices reduced from so cts to 25
cents.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-02-03
Z. February 3R. 1894,
g UCCESSION SALE
Dish,tt Cour', Parish Of 81. Land,y No 5467

~
Distrtet CourI, Parish Of 81 Lanary No 5467
SrCCEssIoN OF GUsTAyE DELAHOUssAYE,
DECEASED.
BY virtue of commission issued from the
Honorable, the Eta District Court in and for
the parish Of St Landry and to me directed
| will on
Saturday. February 2ftIa, IS9f,
at the late residence of the deceased in Cou-
lee Croche IN the parish of st. Landry, offer
for sale 'he following described property be-
longing to the estate of Gustave Delahous-
saye, deceased, to the last and highest bid
der, viz:
One tract of land, with the buildings and
Improvements, described as follows: South
half of the Southwest quarter of section 9, in
Township s, south Of range east, La. merid
ian, containing 80 and 5oIl00 acres; one pair
OF oxen one creole horse and mare one
COW and calf.
Terms.-Cash at not less than appraise-
ment.
A. B. DELAHOUSSAYE,
Jan. 70, 1891. Administrator
The Opelousas courier., 1894-02-03

Fresh drugs, patent medicines, per
fnmeries, notions, toilet articles, sta
.ionery, school supplies, oils and var
nishes, Pitkin's celebrated paints,
Blank Bros. fine candies, etc, at DR..
VIM NJ. Thompson Drng Store.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-02-03
Sunset, La Jan. 90, 1894.

Sunset, La Jan. 90, 1894.
| have witnessed the trials of the Dairy
Swing Churl, on several occasions and under
different temperatures of the weather, and 1T
has always accomplished its work in a
thorough and effective manner in from to IL
minutes I consider it superior to any other
churp made. j. RICHARD.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-02-03

j. T. Stewart wants two thousand
bushels of corn carries full stock of
lumber, four grades of shingles-coal
and painters supplies. and defies com
petition. J. T. STEWART.
Oct % 3m
The Opelousas courier., 1894-02-03

Queen "Lilb''is still off her perch,
and it now appears that she will not
ro0st on it any more.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-02-03

CoAL.-Pittsburg coal delivered any
where within the corporation limits
in any quantities by j. B. Sandoz.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-02-03
FOR SALE.

One of the oldest and best known business
stands. ON Main street Will be sold cheap
for cash or On time to suit purchasers. Ap-
pIy at this office or
JULIEN CLAUDE,
Feb. A. Washington.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-02-03

Some much needed improvements
have recently been made to our side
walks, but there yet remains great
deal to be done IN that direction.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-02-03

Red Fish, Trout, Sheephead, Oys-
ters, ETC., received daily during lent at
Richards new Novelty store, Main
street, opposite COURIER Office
The Opelousas courier., 1894-02-03
FOR R EMF.

A centrally located building suitable for
residence or business stand situated on Belle
vue street, Apply to Mrs. l.. Desmarals,
Main Street, Opelousas.
Nov, H. 1893.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-02-03

Harry Bloch is having a store build.
ing erected at West End opposite the
Deitlein grocery.
Mr.. M. Vilaseca is building a cottage
on the old site of the Clarion Office cor
ner Bellevue and Market.
Mr.. Robert Chacher6 has began the
erection of two story residence on
Court street.
We hear of several other contem-
plated buildings. The spirit of i'm
provements still goes on.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-02-03

Call at Jacobs News Stand and pnr
chase your Valentines, prices from one
cent to one dollar.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-02-03

Jos. Bloch's is the place to leave your
small change and get some Of his great
bargains.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-02-03

Shelfed corn at cents a gal, at J
X. Sandoz & Bros Branch Store.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-02-03
DIR. i. p. SAIZAN

Has returned to Opelousas and resumed the
practice of his profession. He will be found
at his office, opposite the COURIER" ONCE,
prepared to attend all calls.
Dec. 30,-lm
The Opelousas courier., 1894-02-03

A criminal term of the District
Court meets here next Monday, the
5fh inst
The Opelousas courier., 1894-02-03

MARRIED.--At Cataro. ST. Landry parish,
Jan. 49, 1894, by Rev. Father Dohnie OF
Washington, Mr. RIGID Dou EFT. and Miss
MARTHA ROBERT
The Opelousas courier., 1894-02-03

Drugs, medicines, chemicals, patent
medicines, fine cigars, tooth brushes,
combs, &c, at Bailey's drugstore.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-02-03

We have been informed by il gentle
man who reached here on Thursday
that cloud burst ACQUIRED abont aud
below Alexandria, on the early morn
ing of Feb. lst. which filled Bayon
B9nf and flooded the entire country
for goodly distance below Alexandria.
The same gentleman also brought
the unwelcome news of the entire des-
trnctlon By fire of the dwelling house
OF Il. b. Marshall, near Eola. The fire
occurred during the night. Nothing
whatever was saved. We are told the
fire was first discovered in the dining
room. There was no one in the house
but Mr.. Marshall, his mother being
with her daughter Mrs. John Rhodes,
on visit.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-02-03

Beer on draaght, fresh from the re-
frigerator at five cents glass at Firm
berg's saloon.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-02-03

Valentines ! Valentines All styles,
qualities and description, at Jacobs
News Stand.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-02-03

Fancy paper and envelopes, albums,
toilet articles, soaps, perfumeries, etc,
at Bailey's drugstore.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-02-03

METHODIST CHURcH-At OpeloGsas, lst, Sd
and 4th Sabbaths IL o'clock a. m. and p. IN.
Bellevue. 2d Sabbath, II o'clock a. m; Sd
Sabbath $3.50 p. m.
Prayer Meeting every Wednesday night at
Sabbath School7l0 o'clock every Sabbath.
E. It. DENSON, P. c.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-02-03

Admiral Benham of the United
States navy has given the Brizilian
rebels lesson in craftsmanship Ad-
miral Da Cana opened fire IN the U.
5. man-of-war, Detroit, who was pro-
tecting fleet Of American merchant
men. The Detroit fired back at the
Brizi'ian vessel, scoring a centre shot
This brought Da Cana to terms. and
the Brizilian bockai. is now raised as
to American commerce.
If president Dole of Sandwich fame
should conclude TO open his batteries
Oh the American vessels in port, there
would be mnsic in the air, and Uncle
Sam would have an opportunity Of
testing the efficiency of our new navy.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-02-03
CIlMrch Directory.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Services at Ope-
iousas every Sd Sunday of the month at IL a.
NJ, and 7:30 p. m. At Bellevue, the first Sun
day of each month at ii a. m. and 1880 p. m.
REV. GEO. FRAZER, Pastor.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-02-03
Sunset. La. Jan 90, ls

Sunset, La, Jan %. 1893.
On three occasions | have witnessed the
Dairy Swinging Churn in operation, with
different qualities of milk, and II beautiful
article of butter was made in from five to
eighteen minutes with great ease. liz IS far
ahead of any churn have ever seen.
E.. BOUDREAU.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-02-03
TONSTABLE'S SALE.
18th Justices Court, Parish Of st. Landry
No

Sibille Bros. vs.. Laste Lavcrgne.
BY virtue of q writ of ii. fa. to me directed
by the Hon. A. w. Dejean, Justice of the
Peace, 18th ward, in and for tho parish of st.
Landry, will proceed to sell at public auc-
tion to the last and highest bidder, on
TEDNESD4 7, tie 18th day February, A
D., 1884, at 10 o'clock a, m, at tho Office
OF A. w. Dejean, Justice of the Peace,
at Plaquemine Point, in the parish of st.
Landry, the following described property,
seized in the above entitled suit, to wit:
lot of corn. about 100 bushels; 3 mules,
one brown and one gray; | sorrel fily
wagon
Terms-Cash. V. S. BOURQUE.
Constable 18th ward, Parish of st. Landry.
Feb. 3, 1891.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-02-03

Everything at a sacrifice at Blocb's-
dry goods, clothing, boots and shoes,
furniture, groceries, saddlery, wagons,
agricultural implements, etc. Bring
the cash and take the goods at yonr
own price.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-02-03

Latest designs in fancy cards, envel-
opes, etc., just received at this Office
The Opelousas courier., 1894-02-03


ESTATE OF WM GORDON SR, Decd.
BIZ virtue f 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 under
signed administrator or duly qualified auc-
tioreer, at the last residence of the dcceasou
in Coulto Crorho, in the parish of ST. Landry,
La. on
Wednesday,. February 2R. 1894,
the following described property belonging
to the estate of VIM Gordon, deceased
late of the Parish Of st. Landry, La to-wit
The plantation on which tho deceased last
resided situated il St Landry parish, in the
CoalGe Crochc neighborhood containing
forty y-iiv" acres, more or less, bonded on tho
north by Olivier Corner, ON the south by
Adelma Gnidry, on tho east by Olivier Ger
mer and on the west by VIM. Miller togeth-
Ell with all the buildings and improvements
thereon.
One bay creole horse, one black mare and
colt; one hay mare and colt; one pair creole
mules, two cows and calves; ono OK; one
wagon; one ploW; household furniture and
Kitchen utensils also the crop grown in lS93.
FERNS cash,
VIM. GORDON, Jr.,
JaI' ~ 1871. Administrator.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-02-03

We have few patent single trees
bought at auction, at a bargain, which
we will sell at half price. Only few
left, so if yon want one, call at once at
this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-02-03
ASTONISHING.

Daring the proceedings OF the Asri-
cultural Society Of Louisiana, we were
forced TO notice the conduct of some
young persons in the audience, and
candol obIiges lis to confess our az
constituent
We are unable 10 understand why
those who go to public gatherings
where the entertainment is afforded by
speaking, essay ,"adings, or music,
should engage in laughing and talking
during such exercises, Ia voices so loud
as to prevent others from hearing what
is offered for entcr tainment 1t seems
to us that all such persons shonll bear
in mind that if they do not wish to
hear and to learn, Others do, and that
il is for that they 90 there We think
a sense of proprlety and the dictates OF
common politenesH, might suffice to
| teach young people that they have II"
right to prevent others from heating
terent to it, In all Kindness We sug
gest to all such as have been guilty of
such improper conduct, not to sepeat
it. Respect for others forbids it.
We are requested to say to those
who subscribed to pay the expenses
of the Protestant cemetery repaiIs-
that he amounts SUBSIDIZED by those
Of them who have not yet paid up, are
now very much needed. The contracts
for lumber have been made-the lum
her received and nsed, on the promises
of subscribers. The money is due and
of course is needed. Iime is up, come
up and pay up. Such debts are. or
should be regarded as sacred, Or, to
say the least of it, as debts of honor.
The Washington dispatches inform
us that the President has appointed
Thomas Moonlight minister of the
United States to Bolivia. 1t is to be
hoped that the Hon. minister is not a
hnatic; perhaps he belongs to the
genius owl.
Pastor l.. M. Phillips will hold Sc
ries of meetings at the Baptist church
beginning next Thursday night. Rev.
the meeting. All are invited to attend
me services.
Miss Lelle Dupr6 left for New Or
leans last Saturday. While in the city
Miss Dupre will be the guest of Gen.
Euclid Borland : family. While alb
sent Miss Marie Wal ellie will fill her
palce as cashier al ID. Roos & Son.
The attention. Of Justices of the
Peace and Notaries is called to the
fact that we keep Il large assortment
of blanks in stock, and will print to
order on short notice any style blank
required. Give us call.
Miss Leila Perry, daughter of Judge
Perry of Iberia, who was visiting the
family of Mr., IL E, Estorge left for
home Wednesday.
Miss Hilda Mayer has been appoint
ed assistant in the primary Depart
ment of onr public school.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-02-03

EPISCOPAL CHURcH.-There will be divine
service in the "Church of the Epiphany" on
the ID Sunday in the month at IL O'Clock a.
m. and on the ith Sunday at $3.50 p. M, the
Rev. A. r. Price officiating.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-02-03

Do not fail to see Jos. Bloch's winter
goods before buying.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-02-03

Lent begins next Wednesday-make
a note of it We disciples of Ike Walton.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-02-03

Mr.. Chas. Godet, of Port Barre, gave
us an appreciated call last Wednesday.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-02-03
Dr. T|CHEN0R'S
= ANTISEPTIC =
Has no equal for Wounds. Barns, Brui
ses, Scalds, Cuts, Sprains, and ,tor
Collie, Cramps, Flur and Bowel
Complaints; also tc4' colo,
bots, foot ertl, .fstula,
d scratches in stock

We kindly refer you to yonr orr, friends and
neighb0rs, mhose testimonials re hare on file,
and ,rould be pleased to haze yon consult them
IN regard to its mertts.
Opelousas, La, June 2sth, 1898.
Sherrouse Medicine Co.. Lim'td.
consider DR.. Iichenar's Antseptic the best
general household remedy ever introduced to
the American public, and no family should be
without it, AUSTIN LACOMBE.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-02-03

BAPTIST CHURCH.-Opelousas, on the Isl
and end Sundays of every month.
REV PHILLIPS, Pastor.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-02-03
NO. 20.
JUDICIAL NOTICES.
BbUBLIC SALE.

Il
Probatc Co"r!, Perish Of 81 Lond1y. No. $3.50
The Opelousas courier., 1894-02-03
MILLINERY GOODS

of every description, NOTIONS OF all kinds,
Fancy Goe<is, asry Goods,
Ladies' Has aud BannetS of the Latest de
signs and fashions Come and examine. No
trouble to show the goods
ty Prices low 81
Agents for the celebrated Kalamazoo"
Featherbone corsets, the new reliable, pill
able, unbreakable-try it
Dec g.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-02-03

Miss Hilda Mayer has been appoint
ed assistant in the primary Depart
ment of onr public school.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-02-03
THE COxEY ROAD PLAN.

Don't be a clam Advertise.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-02-03

The hard times are completely Offset
by the low prices at Jos. Bloch's-
The Opelousas courier., 1894-02-03
A NEW STORE
AT THE a. m IA AHE

Mrs. l.. Desmaras takes pleasure in an
nouncng to the old friends of her mother Mrs
Prevot, and to her own friends, and to every
one in OpelOusas and st. Landry, that she has
re-opened at the old stand on Main Street. in
the good old town of Opelousas, where she
will constantly keep fine and select stock OF
The Opelousas courier., 1894-02-03
TONSTABLE'S SALE.

Jan. 90, 1891 Administi
The Opelousas courier., 1894-02-03

Miss Leila Perry, daughter of Judge
Perry of Iberia, who was visiting the
family of Mr., II E. Estorge left for
home Wednesday.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-02-03

EsIAyE OE WV GORDON SR. Decd