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The Opelousas courier., 1895-11-09
nUBLVC SALE,
ESTATE OF OLIVE MARLBOROUGH.

s,bo. 1927.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
By virtue of an order of the Hon. the District
Court in and for the parish of st. Landry, there
will be sold at public auction, to the last and high
est bidder, by the undersigned testamentary
executor or any duly qualified auctiOneer, at
the last residence of the deceased, in Old Grand
Prairie in the parish of st. Landry, ON
Wednesday, November 18th, 1898.
he following described property, belonging to
the estate of Olive MalbrOngh deceased, late
of the parish of St. Landry, to-wit:
/. certain plantation situated in Old Grand
Prairie, st. Landry parish, containing one hun
dred and twenty arpents of prairie and wood
land. bounded north by lands of Oscar Miles
and GOdefrOy Antoine, south by land of OzGme
F0ntenot. east by land of Adolphe Guilory and
west by land of Alex. Wainwright, together with
all the buildings and improvements thereon.
Possession given on the 1st of January, 1896, or
as soon as tho crops are fully harvested, and
the growing crops are exempt from the sale.
2. A certain tract of wood land situated in
Vile Plate Prairie, in this parish, containing
forty arpents, bounded north by Samuel Haas
south by same, east by Bayou Carron, and west
by land of J. r. FOntenot,
3. A lot of household furniture a lot of farm
ing implements, one branding iron, two cows
and calves, a lot Of kitchen utensils.
Ter1ns-cash.
JESSE MARLBOROUGH,
Oct 12 1896. Testamty. Executor.
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DR.. j. L. Posey, native of Opelou-
sas and Is son of tie late John Posey,
attempted suicide in New Orleans few
days ago. Medical aid was called. and
it was thought that the attempt ,telo de
Sc had been warded off. but the Doctor
finally succumbed on Wednesday pight
His body was brought to Opelousas for
interment Friday.
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DISTRICT COURT, ST. LANDRY PARISH,
STATE OF LOUISIANA.

This is a suit by the wife against the husband
FOR separation of property from him, based
upon the embarrassment OF the affairs of the
husband. and his insolvency, alleging as /.
ground for q separation that she has the means
ana credit to carry on successfully q separate
industry on her own account, if her separate
industry and earnings are protected from the
pursuit of her husbands creditors
Ihe defendant accepted service OF the plain
tlffs petition, and i'll due course q default was
duly entered up against the defendant. and in
due course said default was confirmed by COM
petent evidence adduced.
For these reasons and because the law and
the evidence are in favor of plaintiff against de-
fendant. 1T is ordered and decreed that the
plaintiff Mrs. Elizabeth Greenberg, wife Of
Martin A. Schmidt do have Judgment III her
favor, and against her said husband. dissOlv-
ing the community of acguets and gains here
tofore existing between them, and separating
her fully ana finally from him in property.
1t IS further ordered that the plaintiff he and is
fu,ly authorized and empowered to carry on Il
separate industry and business, free frum the
control or administration of her husband, and
that defendant pay the costs OF this suit to bs.
taxed.
Done, read and signed in open Cour. this 26th
day of Oct, A. d. 1885
w. G, PERRA ULT,
Judge.
Filed Oct. 26, 1896
III. Z. EsToRGE, D'y Clerk.
true copy
III. f. EsToRGE, Deputy Clerk.
Nov. Q. 1898.
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NOS.
JUDICIAL. ADVERTIsEMEN
DUBLEC SALE.
STATE OF LOUISIANA, PARISH OF ST.
LANDRY.

Be it known that on this the I'd day of Octo-
Der, 1885, we, the undersigned, sole heirs and
representatives of the estate of AlphOnse Las
trapes, deceased, have agreed for he purpose
OF ehectlns a PARTITION to sell all the property,
real and personal, of said estate remaining uI,-
sold, to-wit: An old OK cart without body and
lots 2, }, and 6. as appears on plat OF lands of
the estate on file in the succession papers of
the same, at public auction after thirty days ad-
vertisement, on the following terms. tu-wit One
tenth of the purchase price of the land cash on
the day of sale, and the balance i'll one and two
years thereafter, i'll equal instruments, with
eight per cent interest from date, with vendors
mortgage and personal security, and ten per
cent for attorneys ices in case of SUIT. lhe
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; anl lots and , to be divided,
each, by line rultiins east and west 80 as to
give approximately to each subdivision of lot
an equal area, and to each subdivision OF lot
an equal area to-wit Each subdivision of lot
No. wOul,i contain about 81 5ollG0 acres. and
each subdivision of lot No. 3 would contain
about 35 acres. Lots Nos and 6 will be sold
without subdivision
III. l.. GARIAND Transfcree
V. b. LASTRAPES.
Nj. ALINE WILLIAMS
+. II. LEWIS, Agent of Edward
H., Julia W. and COrinne u. Lewis.
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North and Northeast

Ifyou have any intention OF going to
the North or East this fall or winter
you should advise yourself of the best
route from the South and West. This is
the Louisville & Nashville Railroad,
which is running double daily trains
from New Orleans and Memphis
to Louisville, Cincinnati, Nashville,
Birmingham, Atlanta, Montgomery,
Thomasville, Pensacola, Jacksonville
and all Florida points; Washington,
Philadeldhia New York, Chicago, De-
troit, Buffalo, and all points North and
East. Specially low rates made to At
lanta during the continuance of the Cot
ton States Exposition. For particulars
as to rates and through car service,
write, y
T. H. KINGSLEY. Tray. Pass. Agent, - Dallas. Tex
mo. KILKENY, Div. Pass. Agent, New Orleans, La
6. P. ATMORE, Gen Pass. Agent, Louisville, Ky
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NOTICE!

LANb OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS, LA.,l
Oct. Is, 1895.
Notice isChereby given that the following
named settles has filed notice of his intention
to make inag proof in support of his claim,
and that said proof will be made before
=. Bloomfield. U. S. Commissioner, at Opelou-
sas. La, on Monday, Dec 16, 1895, viz
ONEZINE LEDE,
who made Homestead Entry No. 1862 for the
s WI of See. Is, TIP, 5,SR2W.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon aud cultivation
of, said land, viz:
Cornelius Papllon. Gaetonne Gradnigo. Au-
relien Allan, Antoine Hardy, all of ST Landry
parish, Louisiana.
G. Med. BRUMBY.
Oct. 26, 1895. ct Register
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A correspondent makes, in to-day's
paper, plea for the Chevis brothers,
who were recently convicted for the
murder OF DR.. Courtney, that is bound
to attract widespread attention. The
main facts of the case are presented in
a clear and forcible manner; and if,
upon investigation by the proper au-
thorities, these facts are found to be. as
stated, modification of the fell decree
may confidently be looked for.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-11-09

Mrs. w. B. Meek, who resides at Campton-
vile, Cal. says her daughter was for several
years troubled at times with severe cramps in
the stomach, and would be in such agony that
n was asa to call in physician Hay
and Diarrhoea Remedy she concluded to try it,
She found that it always gave prompt relief
It was seldom necessary to, give the, second
and time" she says, hut also doctor bills. 1t
is my opinion that 6 cry family should have a
bottle of this remedy in the house" For sale
by |. E. Shute, Druggist, and Joseph Lassalle.
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TAkEN AS EsTRAxs

By the undersigned at JohnsOn's Cove, near
NeZpique, in this parish, two oxen, one brindle
color, branded about thus OU, and one black
color. branded about thus P =. fac-simile OF
brands can be seen at this ofice) These
oxen have been breaking in enclosures in the
sneighbOrhoOd, and the Iwner is requested to
come forward, prove property and pay charges,
or they will be disposed of according to law.
OCTAVE SIMON,
Oct Is, limo Beaver Creek p. O., La.
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Many people, when Il little constipa-
ted, make the mistake of using saline
or other drastic purgatives. All that is
needed is mild dose of Ayers Pills to
restore the regular movement of the
bowels, and nature will do the rest.
They keep the system in perfect order.
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q - q

Why suffer with coughs, colds and la
grippe, when Laxative Bromo Quinine
will cure you in one day Does not pro-
duce ringing in the head like sulphate
of quinine. Put up in tablets convenient
for taking. Guaranteed to cure or money
refunded. Price 25c. For sale by |. E.
Shute, ODelOusas, La. D2
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Instead of buying all their provender,
number of our enterprisiDg citizens
have gone into the hay making indus
try, and the consequence is that large
amount of this article will be cured
aud housed during the fall. Wear in
formed that Mr.. AlphoDse Reid will
save nearly thousand bales.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-11-09

keiffer Bros. Gents Handsewed
Shoes are the bet wearing shoe made
equal to home made. The progressive
firm of Firnberg Bros. have secured
large stock Of them. Call and examine
their excellent line. c26 3m
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A substantial and very ornamental
monument has just been erected at
cost of abont 81 500 over the remains of
the late Mr.. and Mrs. Il. G.. Atwood in
the public or Protestant cemetery. Mr.
j. c. Gillespie is having the work done.
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w. M. Thompson's Drugstore, the lar
gest aud most complete stock of Drugs
and drug sundries in the parish always
kept on hand. All prescriptions com
pounded by physician and registered
pharmacist OF 25 years experience.
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Jas. Fl. Houston, Jr., keeps full line of
drugs and patent medicines, perfumes,
etc. Prescription department under the
special charge of the experienced regis
tered pharmacist, Mr.. 7. b. Hopkins.
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The attention OF rice planters is called
to the fact that j. Meyers & Co. have
constantly on hand full supply Of Irri-
eating Pumps. They make q speciality
Of the celebrated Irwin Van Vie Pumps
OF which they have a large stock aud
which they will sell at factory prices.
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8 j. Meyers 81 Co. have just received
two carloads OF the celebrated OWENS
BORO Wagons, comprising all sizes,
both Ia ThimbIe Skein and Iron Axle.
which they are offering at unusually low
The Opelousas courier., 1895-11-09

On the 18th inst, there will be held in
New Iberia a meeting having for its OBJ
ject the formation OF a stock company
to undertake the digging Of the Char
entOn Canal
The Opelousas courier., 1895-11-09

Sore Throat. An ordinary case may be cured
in one night by applying Chamberlains Pain
Balh as directed with each BOTTLE This medi-
cine is also famous for its cures of rh eumatism,
lame back and deep seated and muscular pains
For sale by L. E. shute, NJ. D., and Joseph Las
SalIa
The Opelousas courier., 1895-11-09

Parties visiting New Orleans should
bear in mind that first class hotel ac-
commodations can be had at DeHe-
chaud Hotel. corner CarOndelet and
The Opelousas courier., 1895-11-09

Have You seen that beautiful line of
jeweIry at R. Mornhinveg's9 It's SIM
ply magnificent. Diamonds, Watches,
.SiIverware, Jewelry, all OF the latest
STYLES ard at prices astOnishingty low.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-11-09

An article concerning our recent visit
to Montgomery, Ala, Atlanta, Ga, and
and Nashville, Teuu., is
crowded out this week;
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T. E. shute. NJ. D., the druggist, VII tell you
that no one is better qualified to judge of the
merits of an article tnan the dealer. because he
bases bis opinion on the experience of all who
use it. For this reason he wishes to publish
the remarks of other dealers about an article
which he and Joseph I.asalIe handle. Messrs
G. +. Moore & Co, Newberg. Ore, say "We
sell more of Chamberain's Cough Remedy
than all others put together, and 1t always
gives good satisfaction" Mr.. J. F. Allen, Fox,
Ore, says: II believe Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy to be the best 1 have handled" Mr..
W Fl. Hitchcock, Columbus, Washington, says:
"Chamberlain's Cough Remedy sells well and
is highly praised by all who use it."
The Opelousas courier., 1895-11-09

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., 1895-11-09

To retain an abundant head of bair
of a natural color to good old age, the
hygiene of the scalp must be observed.
Apply Halls Hair Renewer.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-11-09

There will be protracted meeting at
the Baptist church, beginning with the
prayer meeting tonight, Saturday. and
continuing throughout tito week follow
ing. All are cordially urged to attend.
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To MY Friends and the Public.

have this day connected myself with the
". NJ Thompson Drugstore, where / will be
glad to meet my friends and serve them. will
also answer all night calls and fill all prescrip-
tions, day and night
F. Z. BAILEY.
OpeIousas Oct, is. 1885, If
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Remember

That Houston's Drug Store is the place
where none but a competent and regis
tered pharmacist compounds prescrip-
ti0ns.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-11-09

The Sunset Limited is now being run
semi weekly between New Orleans and
San Francisco, making the trip in sew
enty- seven hours.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-11-09

At Bloch's you can get fine latest
style suit of clothing at rock bottom
fgures-fOr men or b0ys-just received
and marked down low.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-11-09

Garry your prescriptions to J.H .Hous-
toms, where none but registered phar-
macist and qualified chemist will COM
DOund them
The Opelousas courier., 1895-11-09

Series B. of Iberia Building and Loan
Association matured last Wednesday
and were Cancelled. The life Of the
shares was little over eight years.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-11-09

For Rent-A cabin with chimney and
lot OF ground in Opelousas at So per
month. Apply at this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-11-09
ai-'
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 8 minute class. mile run
ming. and acres running races open.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-11-09

Fancy paper and envelopes, albums,
toilet articles, soaps, perfumeries, etc,
at HoustOn's drugstore.
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For District JndRe.

We are authorized to announce W. s..
FRAZEE, ESQ, as a candidate for the office of
District Judge subject to the nomination of the
Democratic party.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-11-09

Ceiling and cypress Weatberboarding
At $40 per 1000 feet at B. r. Whites
new lumber yard.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-11-09

DR.. IrioD's Office hours are from 10 a.
M. to D. m. and from 8 .. m. to 6 p. m.
On Saturdays, from a. m. to 6 p. m.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-11-09

Drugs, medicines, chemicals, patent
medicines, fine cigars, tooth brushes,
combs, &c, at Houston's drugstore.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-11-09

Choice Flour-all grades, at prices
that will surprise you, at j. K. San
dOZ & Bro.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-11-09

Prescriptions filled at all hours at
Houston's drugstore. formerly Bailey's.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-11-09

Slaughter! Slaughter! Slaughter u!
In Dry Goods. Notions and Shoes at
j. *. Sandoz g. Bro.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-11-09

It costs 81 .O00. 600 day to run the
government of the United States. Pen
slons absorb about half this sum.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-11-09

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., 1895-11-09

For Sale-A second hand carriage iD
good order will be sold very cheap.
Apply at this office.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-11-09

Cheaper than ever-gOod feed oats at
80 cts. per bushel at j. K. Sandoz e. Bro.
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CANDIDATES..
FOR District Attorney

We are authorized to announce HON. E. B.
DUBUISSON as candidate for reelection to
the office Of District Attorney, subject to the
nomination OF the Democratic party.
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just received, two car loads Of genu-
inc Texas Red Rust-Proof Oats, at C..
Dietlein's.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-11-09

Call at Bloch's if you want to buy
good shoes at panic prices. Fresh and
new stock.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-11-09

Go to Blocli's for a stylish hat Mt hard
time prices. Mems, youths and boys.
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Oct. 26, 1S9

Stop We0r =--.
ing HunGl-Me-DOaVns !
Pants made 10 your measure. ......$ 800 up
suits TO t,A I.
Mackintoshes $50
Mr.. Terry will be around every 60 days with
samples of the latest styles
TERRY & WINGFIELD, Agts.,
r. O. Box 657. NJ New Orleans, La.
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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.
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Get your machinery fittings at j.
Movers g. Co.
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VONSTABLE,s SALE.
STATE OF LOUISIANA, PARISH OF ST.
LANDRY.
SIXTEENTH JUSTICES COURT.

By virtue Of writ of Fl. ia. issued out
of the Hon. Sixteenth Justices Court in and for
the parish Of st. Landry, in the above entitled
and numbered suit and to me directed. I have
seized and will proceed to sell at public auc-
ton to the last and highest bidder, at the office
of Hon. Robert Tate, at Grand Louis, parish Of
st. Landry, at - O'Clock NJ. on
Saturday, Dec. 14th, 1895,
the following described property, to-wit:
certain tract of land in upper Prairie Ma
mou, containing SO and 32Il0O arpents fifty. nine
arpents and 32IlOO) bounded north by Simon
Victorian, south by Felicien Guillory, east by
Jean Pierre Fontenot and west by Curley Vic
torian.
Terms-Cash on the spot.
SEBASTlEN FONTENOT,
Nov. 9, 1895. Constable, l6th Ward
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DAVIS Wild CHERRY AND TAR will
cure your Cough or Cold. SOC. and $1.OO.
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JUDICIAL ADvERTusEMENTs.

DUBLIC SALE.
ESTATE OF JEAN JACQUES GAUBERT AND
WIFE, EUGENE HEBERT
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Thursday, December 12th, 1898,

lhufsd3y, december 10Th, 1895,
the following described pr ,erty, belonging to
the estate OF Jean jacques Gaubert and wife,
ish of st. Landry, to-wit:
l. Twenty-Five arpents of prairie land more
or less, with all the buildings and improve
ments thereon, situated at Pot Cove, ST. Ian
dry parish, bounded on the north by A.vilien
Gaubert, on the south by Sol. Isaac. on the
east by same and on the west by Arvi'ien Gal1-
bert
2. Eighty five arpents of wood land, more or
less, situated at Pot Cove, in St. Landry parish,
bounded north by unknown, south bv Hlaire
Gaubert, east by same and west by unknown.
3. Thirty-five arpents of prairie land situated
at Pot Cove, n st. Landry parish, bounded on
the north by the estate of Mrs. Jean Baptiste
Gaubert, on the south by the same, on the east
by Mrs Joseph Gaubert, and on the west by the
estate of Mrs. Jean Bite. Gaubert.
4. Six mich cows. two yearling calves. one
work OK. three beds and bedding, one bedstead,
one cooking stove, one clock, two armOirs one
lot of quilts, one lot household furniture kitch-
en- utensils, chairs, tables, etc
Terms and ConditiOns.-The lands to be sold
in three equal annual nstalments, viz: one
third on January1St, 1896, one third on January
lst 1897, and one-third Oh January 1st. 1898. The
estate to hold a special mortgage and vendors
privilege ON the land sold. The notes to bear
per cent per annum interest from date until
paid, and ten per cent for attorneys fees in
case of suit to enforce payment. The movables
will be sold for cash.
EMILE GAUBERT,
NOV. 9, 1895. Administrator.
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Oct. 10, 1895.
JUDGMENT.
No. 1h705

ELIZABETH GREENBERG VS.. MARTIN A.
SCHMIT.
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MEETING OF C,EDgTOKs
JULES PETETIN VS.. HIS CREDITORS
NO. ia, DISTRICT COURT, ST. LANDRY
PARISH La

BY virtue of an order of the Hon. the 11th
Judicial District Court i'll and for this parish OF
st. Landry, there will be held at the office of
the undersigned Notary, i'll the town of Opelou-
sas, La, at IL o'clock a. H., on
Monday, Dec. 8, 1898.
q meeting of the creditors of said insovent in
order to accept the cessiOn of the property of
said Jules PetGtin, to appoint a Syndic and tn
transact such other business as may be neces-
sary in the premises.
GILBERT l.. DUPRE,
Notary Public
o
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No. 5345.'
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY

By virtue of an order of the Honorable Elev-
enth Judicial District Court of the State of
Louisiana, in and for the parish of ST. Landry,
there will be sold at public auction to the last
and highest bidder. by the undersigned ad-
mlnlstrator or any duly qualified auctioneer
on the premises hereinafter described, the last
residence of the deceased, at Pot Cove, in said
,oricl,
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Eugene Field, the poet and bumorist,
is dead.
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NOTICE. = Land Office at New Orleans.
IN Oct. 16, 1895-NOtce is hereby given that
the following named settler has filed notice OF
his claim, and that said proof will lie nlitc be.
fore Il. Bloomfield. u. S. Commissioner. ut Opel
Ousas. La, on Monday, December 18Th, 1895,
viz:
CORNELIUS PAPHLLON.
who made Homestead Entry No. 1851. for tho
WI Of 8 Ell and VIZ OF II section Is, Up. 5,
s. r. 2 West.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
OF, said land, viz:
Onezime Lede, Aurelien Allain, Gaetonne
Gradnigo, Antoine Hardy, all of st. Landry
Parish, La.
G. Med. BRUMBY,
Oct 26, 1895. ct. Register.
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ESTATE OF CELESTE SMITH.

PROBATE COURT-PARISH OF ST. Ian
DRY, LA.
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Filed Oct. 26, 1895.
II. L. EsToRGE, D'y Clerk.
A true copy.
III. f. EsTORGE, Deputy Clerk.
Nov 2. 1888
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nuBLIC SALE.

Nov. 8. 1896.