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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-10-23

COURT MARTIAL.-At the meeting of
the Alexandria Light Infantry last
night the findings of the court martial
held on the 4th instant were submitted.
The charges investigated by that court
were for INSTRUMENTATION and for dis
obedience of orders in not reporting
for the Rosslyn trip and for failure 10 re-
port for inspection. Five members
against whom these charges were pre-
ferred were found not guilty, and ac-
ton was taken on the others as follows:
". ]. Shuler, A. l.. Lyles, Jos. w.
lambert and G.. R. Nugent, fined $40
each and discharged; w. II. Atkinson,
fined s. and given so days to pay fines
or be discharged; S. B. Moore, fined 81;
J. NJ. Dodd, P. J. Murphy, w. G. Kim
ball T. ]. Nugent, II. w. Stanton and
II. T. Smoot, fined the amount of their
inspection money.
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|. SCHW ARZ 4 son,
HERE'S OUT LIsT-JUDGE FOR YOUR
SELF
SIS KING STREET.

HERE'S OUT LIST-JUDGE FOR YOUR
SELF
S1.OO Ladies' Wrappers, dark prints, blue
mourning, fancies and others, Csc
$1.50 Ladies' Wrappers, Vatican front and
back, dark prints, blue, mourning, fancies
and others, SOC.
$500 Ladies Wrappers, Outing, Vatican
front and back, $1.19.
Soc Ladies' Heavy Ribbed Vest, silk stitch,
laced with satin ribbon, 22c.
$1.5O Ladies' Kid Gloves, Fosters pattern
7-hooks, all shaded, CSC.
25c Ladies' White Aprons, tic.
Soc Ladies' White Aprons, with tucks and
embroidered, 21c.
35c Heavy Ladies' Merino Vests, Pants to
Match, silk embroidered, 39c.
81 90 Atwood Red Vests, 73c.
SOC Double-width Atwood Skirting 41c.
$1.25 Ladies' All-wool Skirts, embroider-
ed, 73c.
SOC Mems Blue or Brown Overalis, SIC.
25c Mems Canton Drawers, 1Sc.
35c Mems Canton Drawers double-seat, 23c.
SOC Mems Canton Drawers, double-seat, 35c.
Toe Mems Canton Drawers, triple-seat,
heaviest made, 4Sc.
5Oc Mems Merino Under Shirts, 35c.
Csc Mems Merino Under Shirts, Drawers to
match, 45c.
75c Mems Red Under Shirts 3. wool,
Drawers to match. 4Sc.
75c Bleached Night Shirts embroidered, 4Sc.
$1.25 Bleached Night Shirts, handsome
goods, 99c,
$15O Kid Gloves, all shades, all sizes, guar
anteed, 9Sc
25c Teck and Four-in-hand Ties, now styles,
our specially, &c.,
zoe zoe children's Under Shirts, 1Se
1Oc Hose, fast black, &c.
1Oc Lsdies Hose, fast black, &c.
10c Gents Hose, &c.
25c Tidy Towels 19c.
35c g 23c
35c Bureau Scarfs 21c.
SOC Bureau Scarfs, Sec.
SOC Ladies' Leather Hand Satchels, 25c.
SOC Ladies' Shopping Bags, Csc.
35c A Felt Table Covers, 25c.
75c A Chenille Covers 45c.
$125 Ga Chenille Covers, CSC
121bc Canton Flannel, extra heavy, Z 1ac.
&c 9. &c.
25c 1914 Bleached and Unbeached Sheet
ing Tic.
25c Boys Outing Waists, 19c.
Best Silk Sc; Twist, 11bc.
Cambrics 4a.c; Selicias, 72.c.
Whalebones, &c dozen.
Cover Stays, sc dozen.
10c Feather-stitch Braid. all colors (6
yards) SC.
DeLong Hook and Eyes, black and white
or drab, 31ac dozeu.
Pins IA rows) lie paper.
Best English Pins. 4c paper.
Needles (Smith's) &c paper.
49,
I. SCHWARZ & SON,
518 KING STREET.
Remember we refund your money on
all unsatisfactory purchases.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-10-23
For Over Fifty Years.

An OLD AND WELL. TRIED REMEDY.-Mrs
Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used fol
over fifty years by millions of mothers fol
their children while teething, with perfect
success. 1t soothes the child, softens the gums
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and is the
best remedy for Diarrh9s. Is pleasant to the
taste. Sold by Druggists in everv part of the
world. Twenty-luc tents bottle. Its value
is incalculable. Be sure ana asl for Mrs. Wins
lows Soothing Syrup and take no oiEar kind
oct12 co d&w1yr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-10-23

The RAcEs.-The races at the Vir-
ginia Jockey Clubs course this ever
ing were as follows
First race, 6 furlongs-Harrington
won, Urania second, Ed Kearney third.
Time 1:16i.
Second race. l mile-Shadow won,
Nero second, Gold Dollar third. Time
l42l.
Third race, 81 furlongs-Truepenny
won, Golden Gate second, Amsterdam
third. Time 1:10l.
Fourth race, l 1-16 miles-Live Oak
won, Long Bridge second, Setucket
third. Time 1:505.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-10-23

c a a lrPP pet, Rug, and Lace
49,
Curtain Dept.

AS this is the time for house
cleaning the question no doubt
presents itself to many, "Shall
we replace the old Carpet,
which has done long and severe
service by a new one?' To
those who entertain this idea
we say now is your opportuni-
ty. Wool being on a free basis
carpets are in consequence
lower than they have ever
been. And we are prepared
with an immense stock to meet
the requirements of all. We
invite your attention and in
spection to the department,
which is complete in every de-
tail and offers unusually attrac-
tive bargains. Just think, we
can give you a choice selection
of patterns of half-wool, yard
wide Carpet at 900, never be-
fore sold at less than soc.
Extra Quality Atwood at Acc; you
never bought them better at 75c.
Still another grade at 69c, former
price &c.,
Atwood Tapestries in an endless
variety, ranging from 59c to 99c.
They comprise all the leading makes,
such as Higgins, Stinson, Lowell,
Hartfords, etc.
Body Brussels from 99c to S1.24.
velvcts and Hoquettes made, lined,
and laid, $125.
A full stock of Smyrna aud No
quette Rugs, Art Squares, etc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-10-23

FUNERAL.-The funeral of the late
Mrs. Harriet Smoot took place this
evening from the residence of her
daughter, Mrs. Susan Smoot, and YVES
attended by large number of relatives
of the deceased. The services were con-
Quoted by Rev. T. H. Rice,and the pail
bearers were eight other grandnephews
-Messrs. French Smoot, Lawrence
Perry, Calvert Perry, NJ. B. Perry, w.
B. Smoot, a. E. Smoot. G. S. French,
aud E. B. Taylor. The remains were
inferred in Ivy Hill cemetery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-10-23
Lace Curtains.

This department also offers
some great values. We can
start you with a good IN yard
long Nottingham Curtain at
ACC a pair, and follow it up to
$40, in this range you will find
surprising bargains at almost
every price.
A few ~ Chenille Table Covers at 4sc.
A few ga Chenille Table Covers at CSC.
Only a few left; you can have
them while they last, we can,
however, get no more to sell
at these prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-10-23

GRABBED THE "PoT.n- Several young
negroes while engaged in game of
crap yesterday became involved in
dispute which ended in each endeavor-
ing to grab the pot. One "a sable in
dividual named VIM. PRICE, succeeded
IN getting eighty cents-the lions share
which so incensed another negro
named Norman Williams that he had
him arrested. This morning, however,
Williams was afraid to show up, and the
case was continued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-10-23
A NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. IN SILKS.


25c for China Silks worth SOC; shades of
pink, light blne, orange, Nile. lemon, cream,
old rose, navy, cardinal, garnet lavender and
black. Positively worth SOC at 25c yard.
Rare BARGAINS IN COLORED DRESS
GOODS.
19c for Illuminated Serges worth 39c; ten
pieces Illuminated Serges, 3S inches wide in
all the different shadings. Positively worth
39c at 19c yard.
25c for All Wool Tricots worth 4Oc in
colors of navy, garnet, cardinal. scarlet,
browns, dark green and black. These are
one yard wide and guaranteed pure wool.
Worth 4Oc at Csc yard.
73c for Ladies' Black Heavy Cloth, Sd
inches wide, sill wool, just the thiLg for Capes.
Worth 81 at 73ca yard.
25c for Wool Covert Cloths and neat Pin
Check Flannels. Covert Cloths 36 inches
wide in six different colors, all wool. Worth
39c. Pin Check Flannels, 81 inches wide,
colors green, navy, brown and black. Worth
SOC yard. Covert Cloths and Pin Check
Flannels 25c yard.
LADIES' WRAPPERS.
69c for Ladies' Wrappers 1oade of the best
quality prints, in dark ground with neat fig
ures, also indigo blues, watteau back, ruffied
shoulders, large sleeves. Worth $1.25 at 69c.
81 40 for Ladies' Fine Saline Wrappers in
beautiful patterns, full back with double ruff
fles on shoulder, immense large sleeves, Sa-
tine Wrappers worth $2.2 at 81. 40.
HOUSE FURNISHINGS AND DOMEsTICs.
69c for large size Bed Comforts, heavily
quilted. good quality, calico covering. Worth
ST at 69c.
Csc for an extra large size White Blanket, as
soft as lambs wool. with neat bright borders.
Worth ST. at 0Sc.
19c for ALL Wool Heavy Twill Medicated
Red Flannel, worth 25c.
16c for Wool White Flannel, worth 23c.
Sc for Heavy Shaker Flannel, worth Sc.
Sc for the best Canton Flannel ever shown,
long close nap, heavy twilled back. Worth
12c at Sc yard.
121hc for remnants Of the best quality Bed
Ticking, guaranteed to hold feathers. Worth
25c yard at 121bc.
121bc for Gray and Brown Shaker Flannel,
suitable for ladies' skirts, mems shirts, &c
Worth 18c at 1870 yard.
10c for Bleached Pillow Casing 40 inches
wide, worth 15c.
1ec for 1O-4 Bleached sheeting, worth 25c.
Sac for the best quality Apron Ginghams
in all the staple and fancy styles. Worth &c
at sac.
25c for fine Linen Irish Damask, heavy
quality, 81 inches wide, red bordered. Worth
doc at 25c yard.
25c for Turkey Red and Green Damask,
fast colors. Worth 40cat 25c.
A RIBBON BARGAIN.
One hundred pieces Of Satin and Gros Grain
Ribbons, very heavy quality of Ribbon in
all the new shades including seres and hluette,
will DO sold at these prices
M ut 10c M at Doc
No. z at 14c. No. 16 at 25c.
No. 8 at 19c. No. % at SOC.
81 asndzs.;;,. &d9s%n,
BIG KING STREET.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-10-23
To Horse Owners.

For putting horse in q fine healthy con.
dition try DR.. Cady's Condition Powders.
They tone up the system, aid digestion, cure
loss of appetite, relieve constipation, correct
kidney disorders and destroy worms giving
new life to An old or overworked horse. 25
cents per package. For sale by druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-10-23

ALEXANDRIA COUNTY Property
Last March, Judge Critcher sold the
Highview Club House, situated at the
south end of the Chain bridge, in Alex
andria county, Virginia, at public
auction to Mr.. Gardner c. Sims, OF
Providence, R. L, for $500 cash. On
the 18th of this month, Judge Critcher
resold the same property for Mr.. Sims
Tor ten thousand dollars cash and its
equivalent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-10-23
DRY GOODS.
~. 25s,.1k..;;,.&g 95@sn.
NO. s16 KING STREET.

The best achievement of business and peo-
pie is the honest bargain. We will add that
the best of honest bargains are in Dry Goods,
because they are of the vital essential and ill.,
dividual and domestic economy. The best
Dry Goods at the best bargains of the whole
tale is told. Words oftmes mystify instead of
strengthen, but figures stand out like buttons
on coat, indicative of rank, grade and class.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-10-23

QUALIFIED.-Messrs. w. II, Price
and Thomas Kimball qualified to-
day before Mayor Strauss as special
policeman at the Fayette street depot,
by taking the necessary oaths Hero
alter two policemen will be on duty
lnere-one during the day and one at
night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-10-23

When Baby was sick, ws gave her cassoriA
When abe was Child, she cried for CastoriA
When she became Miss, she chung to Castorta.
When aho had Children, she gave them CaHoraA
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-10-23

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.-For this
- cloud, and threatening probably fol-
ST.; ;5,rsi by fair Wednesday, east to south
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-10-23

~, rises tomorrow at Gal and sets
40 High water 1884 a. m. and
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A TIMELY REMINDER
AS TO YOUR
PURCHASES.

We are in good shape to you in the carpet line.
Our stock is almost entirely We showing
stock large range of very desirable patterns of the
most reliable makes Of tapestry Brussels carpets The
ing quality of these goods is about equal the best body
Brussels and the very much less Two grades both good
For parlor carpets and madeup rugs we have line Of
samples of moquette and administer carpets that fur
sh short notice and very much lower prices than the
goods carried in STOCK These samples represent
old Styles but the goods being made this In
almost all the moquette carpets furnish match
in three sizes.
Our stock of ingram carpets in better shape
than at present We showing leader in values
strictly Atwood choice patterns soc per yard very much
better goods The strictly fine standard ingram carpets
artfods and Lowe No better goods be made We
have bought the choicest patterns made this and offer
them at the low price Of Csc
large line OF rugs in Smyrna moquette and Burmah;
all new goods not an old rug in stock.
Choice Ingram squares lower prices than be-
fore offered.
Special bargains in lowgrade ingram carpets at so and
4oc-ly 1oc per yard lower than sold in former
nsONE PRICEIM
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-10-23
Chamberlain's Eye and Skin Oint-
ment.

Is certain cure for Chronic Sore Eyes,
Granulated Eye Lids, Sore Nipples, Piles,
Eczema, letter, Salt Rheum and Scald Head,
% cents per box. For sale by druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-10-23

Jacket | &
CLEARING
SALE.
This space has been
reserved for the trus-
tee Of Pretzfelder &
Co. [ have just COM
pleted an inventory,
and find their stock
complete and we'll as
sorted with desirable
and seasonable goods,
which must be dis
posed of at once in
order to carry out the
trust assumed by me.
To do this [ will, be-
ginning on Thursday
next, offer these goods
at less than half their
value until disposed
VI. Oul OhOAiASo A
be from day to day,
and it will pay you to
read their future an
nouncements and at
tend the sale.
M. STRAUSS,
TRUSTEE FOE PRETzFELDER & Co
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-10-23
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

TUESDAY EVENING. OCT. 2s, 1894.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-10-23

1t is again said that the recent fire
at the stables atSt. Asaph was merely
an accident. Investigation shows that
two stable boys of African blood were
engaged in a game of CRAPS" and
their light was an oil lamp. They got
to disputing over some point and the
lamp was upset, resulting in the scorch.
ing of few boards of a stable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-10-23
LINEN DEPARTMENT.

LINEN DEPARTMENT.
The foremost linen manufacturer in Ger
many having concluded to discontinue the
making of hemstitched goods, closed out to US
at very low price his entire stock of
HEMSTITCHED TABLE CLOTHS
AND NAPKINS.
They are all high-grade goods, in choice
designs, and we offer them at about
GENTS ON THE DOLLAR.
CLOTHs-2Ax21a yards.....,..................$S
21ax3 yards.......... ......... ........$ SO
21hx31h yards......... ......... $40
2la14 yards ........................$11
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-10-23

25c for China Silks worth SOC; shades of
pink, light blne, orange, Nile, lemon, cream,
old rose. navy, cardinal, garnet, lavender and
black. Positively worth SOC at 25c yard.
RARE BARGAINS IN COLORED DRESS
The Opelousas courier., 1894-03-24
O SALE.

WILL sell for cash or on easy terms the fol.
III lowing described property, viz:
l. A plantation in Bellevue containing about
sixty-six arpents, all thoroughly fenced and
drained, with tenant house and outbuildings,
known as the Narcisse Richard place.
.. A plantation situated on the Courtableau,
containing four hundred and forty-two and
42lloo arpents, about sixty arpents under pieux
and wire fence and in cultivation, with two
good tenant houses and outbuil,lings. The rear
of this tract consists of cypress swamp.
3. Several tracts of wood land on the bayou
Teche. situated between CCniaE's bridge and
Barry's Landing.
The 1st and I'd tracts are rented advan-
tageously for the year 1894, and if sold I will
transfer rent notes to purchasers.
ia16tf W. C.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-03-24
TO OUR FRIENDS AND PATRONS.

We wish to call the attention OF the friends
and patrons of the COURIER TO the necessity o.
their being on the alert, i'll the matter OF Judl'
eial publications, %tsherif7s sales especially as
a neglect ON their part to give positive instrlic'
ions as to where they desire such advertise
ment published, is apt to result in our BENG
deprived Of the patronage that would otiler
wise be given to us. The sreriff OF tins parish
has been making himself especially Jealous III
the matter of securing sherif's sales Tor th'
paper of which he is director and stockhoidelt
and several publications of that nature nave
appeared in that paper which the parties inter.
ested would have selected to be done in the
COURIER, had they been consulted; and others
have been diverted from us at the special son
citation of the sheriff or his deputies serving
the papers in the matter of seizures.
To those who prefer to patronize any othel
paper in this parish we have no desire to III,
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 CoURIFR-and they are especially
warned against allowing themselves to be III,
duced to consent that the advertisement
should DE done in some other paper.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-03-24
HIRTACUS, 13,O92.

III l. ItL tLO w, LotNo"
BLOOD BAY STALLION,
I5A Hands high. Standard and Registered. FOaled
June IL, 1880. Sired by Captain Mac 1920.
l DAM GLENN MARY, by Belmont "a, sire OF
NutwoOd 2:164, WedgeWo0d PIG, Clara ID PA,
and 40 others in $50 list.
? DAN LUCY GRAHAM, by Swigert $50, sire
of Moody PISA, st. Cloud 2:233. Jessie Fly
2:l73, and 40 Others in 2:30 list.
3 DAM MINNIE, by Mctreg0r's Warrior, sire
of dam of Cognac; 4 year old record 2;2os.
For breeding OF Captain Mac, 1925, Record 2:29
at 4 years old. Full brother to Lock
heart 2:13, and Rockbridge 2:29.
Sire Dy Nutwooa COO.
l DAM RAPIDAN, by Dictator il3, dam of
Lockheart 2:13.
. DAM MADAM HEADLEY, by Stanhope's
Edwin Forrest, dam of Expert Prince p)
2:134, Mabel q years. 2:5I, winner of LexinE-
ton Stakes iii 1881.
5 DAM by Mambrino Chief IL, sire Of Lady
Thorn 2:1ai.
lie is second cousin to Directum and second
cousin to Nancy Hanks.
Will stand the present season at NY stable III
Bellevue, 9 miles south of Opclousas,
ing on the LIST of February and closing July LIST.
at $1,000 for the season, with return privilege If
the mare fails to get i'll foal and the horse re-
mains in my possession,
have a good pasture where mares VIII he
kept free of charge. Mares from a distance
will be fed at 81 per month, but | Will not ne
responsible for accidents and escapes. l VIII
personally attend to all mares sent me and
promise good care aud attention.
LIANDRE l.. LAVERGNE.
p. O. address, Shuteston, La. Most
The Opelousas courier., 1894-03-24
NOTICE.

OFFICE ST. landry HoMEsT'D & LOAN ASSN,
Opelousas, March 16, 1894.
This Association has opened a new Series
81 The great advantages already reaped by
the shareholders and the public should induce
many to avail themselves of the present oppor-
tunity TO become members The laying aside
of an Insignificant sum weekly will secure you
a good home. Shares to be applied for at the
office in Bank Building, up stairs. Weekly pay
ments are only twenty-five cents per:share.
f. D. ESTILETTE,
March "a, 1894. President.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-03-24
FOR RENT

A plantation at Prud'homme City containing
200 arpents under fence, $50 fit for cultivation,
with good dwelling, gin, store house, good crib
and other outhonses. Also aplantation in Prai-
RE Hayes containing 500 arpents. with dwell
ings, barn and other outhouses, about one mile
from the new railroad. vii be rented on shares
or for cash. Apply to r. G. CHACHERE,
jan27 Prud'homme City, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-03-24
S Nj AL FARM S
For Sale at a Bargain.

Lot /, Section As, T2S. RI f. l24 65ll0o acres
Lot ., See. As, same Il and r, 204 78I1OO acres.
Lot ,, Sec. As, same t and r, IS 96G100 acres.
Situated in Bayou Chicot settlement, and
partly improved.
These lands have been patented by the Unit
cd States, January Is. 1884, under II re-survcy
executed by Geo. X. Bradford, Esq, U. 8. Dep
uty Surveyor. and are choice upfands.
viii sell for part cash, balance on time.
Also " i of NV / See "a, 8 f, State pat
ent to J. d iIaggerty. Sw 1 of Sc ] Sec %
RI W, U. s. patent No. 1915, containing AZ acres
f of Sc / Sec IL and W ] of sw /, Sec -, T 8
r W, containing lei 70I100 acres. This is fine
timber land, and adjoins Marius Landreneau on
the west. Will sell each lot separately, or the
whole, to SUIT purchasers. Apply to
j. ID. HAGERTY,
d9tf93- Washington, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-03-24
E. NORTH CUILOM.
AffOtsr1 IVA. sH

Will practice iii all the Courts, State and
Federal, held III Opnlousas aud Crowley.
Also Commissioned ut U s.. Circuit Court, in
and for the Western District OF Louisiana.
AS such will attend IT, any business c"nteIn-
plated by the office.
Office in U. $. Courthouse, OpelouSas. La.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-03-24
MONEY TO LOAN.

OFFICE ST.. landry HOMESTEAD AND LoAN)
ASSOCIATION,
Sept. 10th, 1898. }
The undersigned is authorized by the Board
OF Directors OF the st. Landry Homestead and
at eight per centum. For particulars ap-
ply to f. d. ESTILETTE,
President st. Landry I'll. & l.. Assn.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-03-24
AND HIS DISEASES.

AND HIS DISEA SEA.
Containing I'm Inder of Diseases
sphich giues the Symptoms, Cause, and
the Best Treatment Of each. A Table
giving all the principal Drugs used for
the. Horse, with the ordinary dose, effects,
and antidote vhen a poison. A Table
auth IN Engraving Of the Horses Teeth
at different ages, vih Rales for telling
the age. A valuable collection of Re-
ceipts and much other ualuable infor-
nation. Both IN English and German
l00-PAGE BOOK s ss"t e aSa7sss fs to
40
ADDRESS Courier,
Opelousas, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-03-24
OpEI.orsAs. March 18th. 1894.

MiTUH I5IH, 1854.
The Police Jury met at 8 a. IN. Present /:
Mr.. T.. Fl. MCGEE, President Messrs. Butler,
Lafieur, Quebedeau, Clopton, Courtney, Fonte-
not and Evans.
On motion >of DR.. Ciopton, the Police Jury
went into committee of the whole for the
purpose OF passing on claims, with Mr.. Lafeur
in the chair.
The committee of the whole having arisen
reported through their chairman, Mr.. Lafleur,
that the following claims had been examined
and found correct
The Opelousas courier., 1894-03-24
8.
Sheriff of st. Landry parish,
OPELoUsAs, March 18th, 1894.

On motion OF Mr.. F~0ntenot, Messrs. Clopton
a11Qry ana Evans were appointed a committee
ings ana It's sanitary condition, &c, and report
The Opelousas courier., 1894-03-24

Dear Strive have had under consideration
the questions respecting the boundaries of the
parish touching Calcasieu, Rapides and Avoy-
elles. We find as to Calcasieu, that this boun-
1S40, page 70 and No. 70. 1t commences at the
mouth of the river Mermentau. thence up said
river to the mouth of the bayou Nez Piuue.
themes up said bayou to the mouth of Beaver
Creek, thence due north to the dividing lines
between the parishes of st. Landry and Ran
ides.
Avoyelles.-An Act of the Legislature was
passed in 1918, directing the division line he.
tween AYoyelles and st. Landry. This line
The Opelousas courier., 1894-03-24
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