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The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-19

Mr. J. X. Fowler, secretary and treasurer of
the Corinne Mill, Canal and Stock Co., of Co
rinne, Utah.. in speaking of .Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy, says: 81 consider it the best
in the market. have used many kinds, but
find Chamberlain's the most prompt and eff
fectual in giving relief. and now keep no other
in my home. When troubled with a cough or
cold, give this remedy trial, and we assure
you that you will be more than pleased with
the result" For sale by l. E. Shute, M. d.
Druggist, and j. Lassallc
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-19

The School Board, instead of meeting
at the usual place, in the Court House,
last Monday, went to the High School
building to hold their session. We un-
derstand that one of tue members of
that body has charged that the reason
for this unusual course was that they
did not desire their actions to be known
only he was more emphatic in putting
it. We are 10th to believe that this
body has anything to conceal from the
fusal to have their proceedings pub
lished in the newspapers gives some
color to the charge.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-19

+. E. Baily, the well known and ex-
periebced druggist, returned from Tex
as on Wednesday, and can be found
heDcefortlI at the Thompson drug
store, on Landry street. In card pub
lished in another column he announces
that fact and invites his friends and old
customers to come and see him.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-19

''Whie down in the southwestern part of the
State some time ago." says Mr.. w. Chalmers,
editor OF the Chico, (Cal) Enterprise, II had
an attack of dysentery. Having thcard OF
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and sDiarrhoea
Remedy bought bottle. A couple of doses
of 1t completely cured me. Now am a cham
piOn of that remedy for all stomach and bowel
complaints" For sale by I. E. Shute, NJ. D.,
Druggist, and j. LasSalle
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-19
District Court.

last weeks report the case of Maxille
3. Fontenot for the murder of Diomel
Devllle was in progress, and the Jury
rendered a verdict of manslaughter
against the accused on Saturday at lis
D. m.
On Saturday evening the Grand Jury
returned mot true bills' in the follow
ing cases:
Alex. Wheaton, petit larceny.
Jos. Devilller, Octave Roy and Stanis-
laus Wyble. assault with a dangerous
weapon.
Jos. Thomas and Frank Sicily, at
tempting poisoning.
Adam Guillory, Theodore Ardoin and
l.. McGee, perjury.
Gibson Fruee, petit larceny.
Antoine Davis, disturbing peaceable
assembly.
Adolphe Bill, embezzlement.
Laperle Leger, slander.
VIM. Lazarre, violating labor con-
tract.
Willis johnson, rape.
Armand Brgnac, violating Sunday
law.
Albert Manuel, carrying concealed
weapons.
Alcin Richard, petit larceny.
Frank Del}uOnO. slander.
.Sh'y NtNhuiCJs Siu upSLLeiut1Hl'
George Gil, assault and battery.
Barry Martin, SANDER.
Sam Reed. violating labor contact.
Angelas Durio, assault with dan
YerOus weapon.
Jules Detsy, Tom Springer, pe,;;
larceny.
Willie Haw, violating labor contact.
GrandJury returned true bills on The
same day in the following cases:
George Parmos, petit larceny.
Robert Vicus, petit larceny.
FRANCOIS Fusilier, sinnder-two in
dIctments.
Ernest and Joseph Baptiste, striking
with intent to murder.
Arthur Brooks, alias killdcad, and
Adoiph jackson, robbery. (Rein
dicted)
Armille Vei!lon, arson. (Re-indict-
M.s. Jos. Collins. Jr., striking with
intent to murder. (Re- indlctcd)
VIM. Willis, petit larceny.
Aleck Franklin, carrying c"uCeaicd
weapons.
VIM. James, petit LARCENY.
Jos. Raphael, burglary.
Jim GetSOn, petit larceny.
Paul Edwards. carrying concealed
weapons.
Jules Little, carrying concealed
weapons.
Eugene Frank. Pau! Thomas and
VIM. Angel and Simon Newman, petit
larceny.
Chas. Morgan. Beverly Morgan aud
Attalis, refusing to work public road.
Henry Shepard, carrying concealed
weapons.
James Doyle. carrying concealed
Edward Monroe. cutting with intent
to murder.
Lucien Jackson, petit larceny--three
indictments.
Atanase Guillory, resisting an officer.
DOrsin Z. Latieur, embeZz!ement.
Ertelluce Nanette, violating Act
81 of 1886.
Desire Declouet, Alfred Goodwin,
Perrin Manuel, Gracin Contil and Louis
Savant. carrying concealed weapons.
The Grand Jury then made final re-
port in which they stated that they had
inquired into al cases-found 62 true
bills and 70 ignoramuses.
The Court then discharged the Jurors
until further notice.
On Monday Joseph Raphael pleaded
guilty of petit larceny on charge OF
Monday afternoon the case of the
State VS.. Louis bouquet aud George
Hebert for larceny, was taken up, and
the jury returned a verdict of acquittal
as to both parties Tuesday at 4 O'Clock.
The case of the State VS.. Philibert
and Jean Hidalgo for the murder of
Sosthene Castillo was then taken up,
and has taken up al! the time of the
Court until the hour of going to press
Friday.
On Wednesday the Judge issued an
order for special venire for the week
next Monday, the condition
of the criminal docket rendering it ne
cessary that as much time as possible
be given to the trial of such cases.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-19

The editor of an exchange, in speak
ing of a millinery store kept by lady,
said he was "Seatified to see her stock
ing up" Wheaa, the paper came out lie
was surprised Jpn meeting the lady to
have her strikellim over the head with
an umbrella and tell him lie was a liar
and she would tell his wife. He didn't
know what she was mad about and had
to read the item over one hundred times
before he caught on
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-19
nUBLIC SALE.
STATE OF LOUISIANA, PARISH OF ST.
LANDRY.

Be it known that ON THU the Cd day of Octo-
Der, 1895, we, the undersigned, sole heirs and
representatives of the estate OF Alphonse Las
trapes, deceased, have agreed, for the purpose
of effecting partition, to sell all the property,
real and personal, of ead estate remaining un-
sold, to-wit: An old oN.sart without body, and
lots 2, g., and g., as appears on plat OF lands of
the estate on file in the succession papers of
The same, at public auction after thirty days adj
vertisement, on the following terms, to-wit: One
tenth Of the purchase price OF the land cash ON
the day of sale, and the balance IN one and two
years thereafter, in equal instalments, with
eight per cent interest from date, with vendors
mortgage and personal security, and ten per
cent for attorneys fees i'll case OF suit The
cart to be sold for cash. and the two lots of land
on the east side OF the public road to be sold
exclusive of the fencing. which does not belong
to the estate; and lots and to be divided,
each, by a line running east and west SO as to
give approximately to each subdivision of lot 2
an equal area, and to each subdivision of lot 3
an equal area, tOwit: Each subdivision of lot
No. would contain about 80 50[100 acres, and
each subdivision of lot No. 3 would contain
about IS acres. Lots Nos. and will be sold
without subdivision.
HI. GARLAND, Transferee.
" B. LASTRAPES.
NJ. ALINE WILLIAMS.
E. r. LEWIS, Agent of Edw ard
L., Julia W. and Corinne U. Lewis.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-19

w. nj. Thompson's Drugstore. the lar
gest and most complete stock OF Drugs
and drug sundries in the parish always
kept on hand. ALI prescriptions com.
pounded by physician and registered
pharmacist of 25 years. experience.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-19

We have received the first number
of Tho Voice of the Teche," neat g.
column weekly just started at Patter-
son, st. Mary parish, by Mr.. John T..
Nixon, with Mrs. Leola Nixon as asso-
ciate editor. Both are well and favor
ably known in Opelousas. We exchange
with pleasure.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-19

Jas. H.Houston, Jr., keeps full line OF
drugs and patent medicines, perfumes,
etc. Prescription dep. .%,tment under the
special charge of the exL, ,erienced regis
tered pharmacist, Mr.. T. b. HOPKINS.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-19

In New Iberia the total tax levy is as
follows: Municipal tax 10 mills, special
(railroad) 5, State 6, parish (criminaD
4-total IS mills. In OpeIousas the to-
tai tax is 49, mills, divided as follows {:
Municipal mills, special (schooD 23,
State 6, parish (crlminaD 5.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-19

The ordinance sub-dividing the Po-
lice jury wards into election precincts
and Justice of the Peace wards, recent
" enacted by the Police Jury of the
Parish of st. Landry, is 0ne of great i'm
portance to our people in general and
especially e.I eel, to justices of the peace. con-
limited number of copies of this Ordi-
nance in pamhhlet form, which can be
had at 0nr office at 25 cents per copy.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-19
Races

At Opelousas November 16. "Victor
Hugo VS.. Cash Item," and others.
Watch for full programme on Nov. 2.
Entries will close on that day.
There are 3-minute class, mile run
ming, and acres running races open.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-19

Mornbinveg's line of rings-engage-
ment, wedding and all other kinds
comprises an assortment such as was
never before seen in Opelousas, and
like all his other goods are marked
down at rock bottom prices. All are
invited to inspect his stock and ascer-
tain nricaa
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-19

Ayers Hair Vigor, which has outlived
and superseded hundreds of similar pre-
parations, is undoubtedly the most fash
ionable as we'll as economical hair-dress-
ing in the market. By its use, the poor.
eat head of hair becomes luxurlaut and
beantiful
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-19

The attention of rice planters is called
to the fact that j. Meyers & Co. have
constantly on hand q full supply of lrri-
eating Pumps. They make speciality
OF the celebrated Irwin Van Vie Pumps
of which they have a large stock and
which they will sell at factory prices.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-19

). Meyers g. Co. have just received
awo esrIoads of the celebrated OWENS
.BORO Wagons, comprising all sizes,
thoth in Thimble Skein and Iron Axle,
wiiiJh tfaey are offering at unusually low
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-19
The New York a-Thrice-a-week
Edition

The Twice-a- week Edition of the New
York World has been converted into
the THRICE-A-WEEK. 1t furnishes three
papers of six pages apiece, or eighteen
pages every week, at the old price of
ONE DOLLAR year. This gives 1855 pa
pers year for One Dollar and every pa
per has pages eight columns wide or 4S
columns in all. The THRICE WEEK
WORLD is not only much larger than
any weekly or sem weekly newspaper,
but it furnishes the news with much
greater frequency and promptness. In
fact, it combines all the crisp, fresh
qualities of daily with the attractive
special features of a weekly.
To all who pay $2.65 cash in advance
the OPELoUsAs COURIER and N. Y.
Thrice-a Week World will be sent post
paid for one year.
We have received a copy of a unique
History of Grain and the Grain Trade
of the World. It is printed in colors
and is illustrated with O picture some
5000 years old, from the tombs of
Thebes, representing the ancient Egyp-
tians elevating their wheat into gra-
naries. There is also threshing song
in hicroglypbics, with the translation of
each character. The book covers the
prehistoric chapter of the subject.
Egyptian, Chaldean, AsyriaD, Baby!o-
man, Persian, Indian, Chinese, Pheni-
clan and Carthagenian historians are
quoted: There is very rare descrp-
ton of land caravans and sea caravans.
The history of wheat 10 Greece, Rome,
Antioch, and among the Cynthians,
Celts, Gauls. Germans, Goths, Scots,
Britons, Irish, Africans, Mound Build
ers, Peruvian and American Indians,
finishes the first part, or Ancient His
tory of Grain. The part called Modern
History deals with Venice, the Arabs.
carrying of wheat to the New World,
the Philippines, the Dutch, Antwerp,
and the great modern and American
cities. 1t is the publishers desire to
present a copy of the work to every mill
er, grain dealer and interested party in
the United States, and all such wishing
free copy should address H. NJ. Greene
& Co., Rialto Building, Chicago, Ill. 1t
reflects great credit on the intelligence
of its authors, and the grain trade in
general will feel no uncertain pride in
receiving from its own ranks q work
which is at once commercially brief,
and not the less notable for it's erudi-
ton.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-19

Patronize your home merchants, your
home printer, your home postoffice,
your home livery stable, your home
druggist, your home barber, your home
Jeweler, and your home people, and help
to bull up your town and parish.-Ex.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-19

Have you seen that beautiful limo of
jewelry at r. Mornhinveg's9 It's SIM
ply magnificent. Diamonds, Watches.
Slverware, Jewelry, all Of the latest
styles and at prices astonishingly low.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-19

Halls Hair Renewer contains the nat
ural food and color-matter for the hair,
and medicinal herbs for the scalp, curing
grayness, badness, dandruff, and scalp
sOrna
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-19
MONEY TO LOAN.

OFFICE ST. LANDRY HOMESTEAD AND LOAN)
ASSOCIATION,
OPELOUsAS, Sept. 10Th. 1898. }
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 centum. For particulars ap-
ply to +. ID. ESTILETTE.
President st. Landry II. Il l.. Assn.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-19

Wanted-Signs to paint, furniture to
repair and renovate, ,locksmithing and
job work, by j. A. Drummond, Bellevue
street, near the Market House.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-19
Corbett and Fitzsimmons

Won't fight in Texas, but that will not
prevent you from going to Firnberg
Bros to examine their elegant line OF
Clothing, nobby Neckwear and Gents
Shoes. o19-3t
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-19

Five dollars per ton is the price paid
here for cotton seed, while it is Worth at
least twice that much as fertilizer, and
our farmers should manure their lands
with it rather than sell it for that sum.
At any rate, they should hold on to it
a while-wat for a rise, which will
surely come unless they glut the mar
ket. Seven dollars per ton is paid for
it at Alexandria, and a number of those
who are compelled to sell will ship
their seed there. 1t seems to us that
Opelousas ought to pay as much as
Alexandria,
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-19

Notwithstanding the apparent strin-
gency of the times, we learn that the
receipts at the railroad depot in Ope-
lousas are fully $4,000 in excess of this
time last year.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-19

Parties visiting New Orleans should
bear in mind that first class hotel ac-
commodations can be had at L'ene,,
chaud Hotel, corner Carondelet ana
Perdido streets, at moderate prices.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-19

The Temperance people will hold a
Gospel Temperance meeting at the
Methodist church on the night of Octo-
Der 9th. An interesting programme,
consisting OF new songs, recitations, a
symposium and an address, has been ar
ranged. The programme will proba-
bly, DO published in full next week.
The public is cordially invited aud we
believe the evening will prove one
pleasantly and well spent.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-19
To My Friends and the Public.

| have this day connected myself with tho
". NJ Thompson Drugstore, where | will be
glad to meet my friends and serve them. will
also answer all night calls and ill all prescrp-
tions, day and night,
F. T.. BAILEY.
Opeousas, Oct Is, 1895. If
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-19

Fresfl Beef is sold at j. L. Chachere's
market : The foot of Union street, on
Saturdays a,ud Sundays, at 81 cents per
pound. Give it "a trial.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-19

Garry your prescriptions to J.H. .Hous-
toms, where none but a registered phar-
macist and qualified chemist will COM
pound them.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-19

The town authorities have determined
to have some plank sidewalks built, and
the Mayor advertises for sealed bids in
another column.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-19

Dr.. VIM, j. Oitntt died at Washing
tor last Monday morning. aged SO
years. DR.. Offutt was native of this
parish and resided here all his life, cx-
cept when in his country's service on
the battle field, being attached to the
9Th Louisiana Infantry, StonewaIl Jack
sons corps, denomisated, owing to the
rapidity of its hovements, "Jack-
sons foot cavalry.' Himself IA scion of
and by his gentle and amiable DISPOSE
ton had endeared himself to "a large
circle of friends. 80 n
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-19

A considerable number of our people
attended the Alexandria fair last Sunday
the closing day-and report having
had good time.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-19

At Bloch's You can get fine latest
style suit of clothing at rock bottom
tigures-for men or boys-just received
a I'd marked down low.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-19

Go to B. r. Whites new lumber yard
for anything in the line Of building ma
terials. His prices are the lowest.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-19

Drugs, medicines, chemicals, patent
medicines, fine cigars, tooth brushes,
combs, &C., at Houston's drugstore.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-19

DR.. Irion's office hours arc from 10 a.
ra. to p. m. and from 8 .. m. to 6 p. IN.
On Saturdays, from a. IN. to 9 p. m.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-19

Ladies' Hats, trimmed in the latest
styles, just received 10y Firnherg Bros.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-19
TARBELL'S RICE MILL.

Opposite Thompson's mill, near the railroad, is
now in full operation, prepared TO mill;R Rice,
Grits, Corn Meal, etc, at reasonable rates or on
toll. share of the public patronage respect
fully solicited. Rice kept on hand for immedi-
ate delivery. Orders left at the mill or through
the postofflce will have prompt attention.
VIM. IA RBEII.,
Opelousas, Oct. 10, 1895. 3m
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-19

Fancy paper and envelopes, albums,
toilet articles. soaps, perfumeries, etc,
at HoustOn's drugstore.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-19
For Clerk Of Court.

We are authorized to announce Mr.. ROBERT
CHACHERE as a candidate for the Office of
Clerk of the District Court, subject to the NOM
ination of the Democratic party.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-19

For Rent-A cabin with chimney and
lot of ground in Opelousas at $3 per
month. Apply at this office.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-19

Call at Bloch's il You want to buy
good shoes at panic prices. Fresh and
neW stock
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-19

Mr.. Robert Chacheie, our popular
Parish Treasurer, announces IN to-day's
paper that he is Il candidate for Clerk
of Court. He is IA worthy representa-
tive of one Of our largest and most in
tluen.iaI families. and at the election
held in Aprii, 1892, appeared before our
people for lie first time as an aspirant
for official honors. He ran for the same
office for " hiciI he is now Il candidate,
and although opposed by one of the
most popular men in the parish, he re-
370O. He is a careful and successful
business man and, ii elected, the affairs
Of this highly important Office will be in
Saf,. hands
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-19

For Sale-A secondhand carriage in
good order will be sold very cheap.
Apply at this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-19

Go to Blocl,'s for Il styl lish hat at hard
time prices. Mems. youths and boys.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-19
CANDLE DATES.
For DialriCt Attorney.

We are authorized to announce HON. e. Is
DJJBUISSON as a candidate for reelection tC
the office OF District Attorney, subject to the
nomination of the Democratic party.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-19

Get your machinery fittings at j.
Meyers g. Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-19

Shelled corn for sale. Apply to F..
L. Snndoz, Landry street.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-19
GHERIFF,s SALE.
DAVID ROOs VS.. LOUISE LYONS ADMx,
ETC, ETC.
No. 1868.
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
STATE OF LOUISIANA.

By virtue OF an order of seizure and sale issued
out of the Hon. the Eleventh Judicial District
Court of the State of Louisiana, in and for tho
parish of st. Landry. in the above entitled and
numbered suit, and to ,ne directed, have selz-
ed and will proceed to sell at public auction, to
the last and highest bidder, at the principal
front door of the Courthouse. iii the town of
Opelousas, in the parish OF st. Landry,
Saturday, November I'd, 1895,
at IL o'clock a. m., the following described pro
perty, tO-wit:
Forty eight arpents of prairie land more or
bounded north by Tbeo. Chaehere, south and
east by lands formerly belonging to the heirs
of f. II. Martin. and west by Napoleon Nc
Bride, being the same property rctrocedcd TO
said Roos by Aurelien VALERIE by act before j,
A. Guidry, Notary Public, May "a, 1890
Terms-Cash.
4. s. FONTESOT,
Sept. %, 1885, Sheriff.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-19

DAVIS WILD CHERRY AND TAR will
cure your Cough or Cold. Soc. and $1.00.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-19
OF ADMINEsTRATHO
ESTATE OF WILLIAM J. OFFUTT.
No 52Go

No 1862.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT,
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
Whereas, Alexander j. Splane of the parish of
st. Landry, has applied by HE petition to he
appointed administrator of the estate of Will
liam J. Offuft, late of the parish of st. Landry;
Therefore any person intending to make OPP
position to said appointment will file the same
in writing in my Office in the town of Opelou
sas, in ten days from the present notice.
CHARLES M. THOMPSON,
Oct 1g, 1895. Clerk.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-19

Prescriptions filled at all hours at
Houston's drugstore, formerly Bailey's.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-19

Ceiling at $40 per 1000 feet ut B. r.
Whites new lumber yard.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-19

LII another coiunu will he found the
announcement Of the candidacy of
District Attorney DubnsSon for re-tcc-
ilon tn he office which he has SO ably
filled for tie past three years. Mr.. Du-
buisson was only 27,tals Of age when
elected TO the very Responsible position
he occupies, hut his caletnl sci,oius-
tic training, atiae'! to his native ability
and his Industry and thOroughness in
the discharge OF his official duties have
made for him an cnviuh,c reputation as
il prosecuting officer. Ii reelected, the
precious lessons just learned in the
school of experience will doubtless in
crease his efficiency
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-19
- - Q

"A town." says the Vicksburg Post,
sis like family. We are all interested
in each others welfare or should be.
A cut-throat, every man for himself
policy means ruin for any community.
1t means retrogression and failure. The
first lesson any family must learn, to be
happy and successful, is unity and mu-
tial assistance. Thesame applies to the
business life Of town and the more
generally it is obeyed the more abund-
ant will be the towns prosperity. Stand
by each other and patronize the home
folks.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-19
Sept. %, 1895.
IOTICE OF ADMzNIsTRATuoN.
ESTATE OF HYPOLITE JOHNSON.

ESTATE OF IIYPOLITE JOHNSON
No. 53Gl.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT,
PARISH OFST. LANDRY.
Whereas, Louis Devile OF the parish
of st. Landry, has applied by his petition to be
appointed administrator of the estate of Hypo-
lite Johnson, 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 M. THOMPSON,
Oct. II, 1896 Clerk.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-19
STR q ~E7

From Opelousas last Sunday, Oct. 13, a dark
bay Creole horse, branded right shoulder
abouts will be thankfully received.
Oct. 10, 1895. JULES GIL, JR.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-10-19
Remember

That Houston's Drug Store is the place
where none but a competent and regis
tered pharmacist compounds prescrip-
tiOns