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The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-15
Rich Discoveries of Gold

At Cripple Greek, Colo, and else
where, are being made daily, and the
production for 1896 will be the largest
ever known, estimated at Two Hundred
Million Dollars. Cripple Creek alone
is producing over One Million Dollars
month. and steadily increasing. Min
ing Stocks are advancing in price more
rapidly than any other Stocks, and
many pay dividends of 35 to so per cent
They offer the best opportunity to
make large profit on 3 small invest
mont.
JNo. I TALLMAN s. Co., IA Pacific Ave-,
Chicago, Ill.,. are financial agents for the
Prudential Gold Mining Co, and others
in the famous Cripple Creek district.
They will send yon free, interesting
particulars Of the Mining Companies
they represent, also their bookon specu-
lation in Stocks, Grain and Cotton, con-
timing many new and important fea-
lures.
Send for these books at once il you
are interested in any form of specula-
ton or investments. They may prove
profitable to you. apis
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-15
Bayou Chicot.

Aug. II, 1896.
The dust is a thing of the past.
We had a delightful shower Monday.
Capt! Sam Haas aud II. ID. Courtney
Went to Opelousas on Monday.
Miss Grace d. Griffith is visiting he,
sister, Mrs. Sam Wallis, at Glenmore
ST. Landry deserves the next Con
gresham from the Sixth District and
has an abundant supply of first class
material for the place.
The much needed rain came too late
to do any good to the cotton crops, but
will be of great benefit to peas, sweet
potatoes aud grass.
Miss Lena Rednine, who has been
spending several weeks with her parents
here, will leave during the week for
ia'ater Valley. Miss.
b, Messrs. A. j. SuddetIl and c. T. Crit
18th, prominent planters of Bellevue,
have been in town dnring>the week.
A. NJ. Haas, Jr.. Of HaAsIille drove
ont on Sunday on Il visit to NlAxelatives.
We are sorry indeed to learn that our
Methodist minister Rev. Pickens and
his estimable lady will leave us on or
about Sept. 1st on account of the poor
health of his wife. Rev. Pickens has
been compelled to give up his work
here for this reason and will go to
jackson, Tenn, where his wife, as we'll
as himself, has relatives and hopes the
changes will be of benefit to Mrs Pick
ems during the year. Rev. Pickens has
made many friends here and it is with
regret that we see him leave, but trust
it will be of benefit to his family in
making the move.
Regardless Of dull times, short crops,
etc, the roads are continually filled with
lumber Wagons going and returning
from the saw mills.
Sterling Mudd, OF Lafayette, is here
on Il visit to his old school mate, Leon
S. Haas.
CHICOT.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-15
Port Barre.
Aug. 10, 1896
Editor COURIER ::

aug. lU, lCDU.
Editor COURIER:
A welcome rain fell here yesterday
which will be Of great benefit to the cot
ton crops, as the droutl was causing it
to shed a great deal and in some places
it was dieing.
Misses Bertha Saizan and Emile Ro-
bin, of L6onville, returned home We'd
nesday from short stay in Biloxi.
DR.. j. l.. Corbett spent the day in
Bellevue Sunday as the guest of DR.. L.
Daily.
Mr. Ben Meancon visited Opelousas
last Sunday.
Messrs. Tom Atkinson, of Leonville,
and Brown, of NotleyvilIe, were in Port
Barre last Thursday on u fishing expe-
dition.
Mr.. T. A. Dejean has left Port Barre
and will make LeonvilIe his future
home.
Mr. G.. Hebert was here last week Oh a
business trip.
Mr.. j. r. Melancon was in Opelousas
last Saturday on business.
Rev. Father Mailuchet visited the
Crescent City last week.
Miss Grace Woodford, the charming
cousin of the Misses Reynolds, left for
her home in Burlington, Kansas, last
Wednesday, Miss Grace won many
friends and admirers here who will
gladly welcome her again.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-15

Act So of the late legislature makes it
an imperative duty of the town and city
councils of the State, New Orleans ex-
cepted, to cause to be made within
twelve months from the passage of the
act, that is before July 8, 1897, a COM
plete official map which shall describe
each lot, square or other plats of ground,
showing locations and dimensions in
feet and inches. They are allso required
TO record the map when completed with
description in the conveyance book of
the parish and also furnish one for the
nse Of the public.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-15
A Remarkable Cure of Chronic Diar.

In 1862. when served my country as a prl-
vate i'll Company A, 10Th Pennsylvania Vol
unteers, [ contracted chronic diarrhoea. 1t
has given me a great deal of trouble ever since.
L have tried a dozen different medicines and
several prominent doctors without any per-
manent relief. Not long ago Il friend sent me
sample bottle of Chamberlains Collie, Cholera
and DiarrhOea Remedy, and after that bought
and took q 50-cents bottle and now can say
enough to you for this great Remedy, and recon-
mend it to all suffering veterans. If in doubt
write me. Yours gratefully, Henry Stcinberg-
er, Allentown. Pa. Sold by j. II. Houston
Druggist, j. Lassales.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-15

CAMPBELL PROPERTY.
1.-That certain tract or parcel of land stua-
ted in the town of Opelousas, La. and known
as the Campbell tract of land, bound-north by
property of j. B. Sandoz, South by Mrs Il. Ii.
Littell, east by Lombardy street, and west by
Union street. saving the following portions Of
said land sold by Jos. Bloch to the following
parties WILL p. Louallier lots containing
an area of SO feet front Walnut street by 116
feet deep, Mrs. c. Prudhomme lots having an
area of So feet front on Walnut street bv 1G9 feet
deep, G. Deean l lot having an of Ss feet
front on Walnut street by l69 feet deep, Aleck
Grimstead lot having S3 feet front on Walnut
street by 169 feet deep-together with all the
buildings and improvements thereon. Said
land is traversed by Cheney street running east
and west. and by Walnut street running north
and south,
JAMES NJ HIGGINS PROPERTY.
2.-1st, north half of south west quarter of
situated in the parish of st. Landry, La, in
Bellevue neighborhood containing SO and
26[lO0 acres.
end 10 74E10o acres being part of the
said north west quarter OF section IA,
so1th BY land sS rst St deserbed orh @ by 1snd
Of s. B. Harrlngton. east by landpf Elisha An
cribed together with all the buildings and i'm
prOvements thereon.
Sd. A tract of land adjoining the above two
tracts containing II and 11IlO0 acres being part
of northwest quarter of section IA. township
Bloch, east by land first described, south by
same and west by E. A. Beauchanp.
PRUDHOMME PROPERTY.
"a certain tract of land situated in the par
ish of st. Landry, near the town Of Opelousas,
| on the north thereof, containing SO and 16Il0O
acres of land per plat filed in notarial act
of sale No. 1905 made by H. Hayes surveyor,
said land being bounded north by old road
leading formerly from Opelousas to Vile Plate,
south by land OF E. A. Bennett, Lily Brooks,
Gabriel Nero and others, east by public road
leading to Washington, La, west by Vile Plate
road, together with the improvements thereon
said land heretofore sold to@ Del Buono.
STORE PROPERTY.
A certain lot of 9Epund situated in the
town of Opelousas, La, he corner of Main
and Bellevue streets, boifn(led north by prop
by Main street and west by property OF Mrs.
Leonce E. Lttell, formerly belonging to Gibbs,
together with all the buildings and improve
ments thereon.
5.-That certain lot OF ground in the town of
Opelousas, La, with the residence thereon.
bounded north and west by NJ. Vlllaseca, south
by Samuel Peters and east by Walnut street.
6-About ten arpents of land situated in
Plaisance in Big Woods adjoining land of Terre-
bOnne Dupre, bounded north by Alcide Ber-
trand, east by Henry Lastrapes, west by A.
Bertrand and south by lansi OF H. L. Garland.
Twenty arpents of woodland bounded
north by D. Durio, soutAaPy Pitre. west by M
AndrepOnt and south by c. Comeau, purchased
of Diomel Durio.
Terms Cash subject to appralsement:
V. BOAGNI, Syndic,
August 8, 1896.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-15

Chas. Broadway Rouss, the wellknown
ex-Confederate and philanthropist,
who. in addition to being blind, enjoys
the distinction of charitable million
aire. offers 81 600, 900 to the person who
will cure him OF blindness. Here is an
excellent chance for scientific occn-
list to earn fame and fortune at the
same time.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-15

Alabama held her state election last
week and the returns show the election
of the entire Democratic ticket by a
largely increased majority over that of
1894. Several counties which were
carried by the Populists in the last cleo
tion went over to the Democrats this
time, showing the return of thousands
of Populists to Democracy.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-15

We have made out our subscription
and other bills up TO May 8, and as
there has been a change in the business
management as we'll as in the editorial
management of the paper, we trust that
the small amounts due us will be
promptly settled. Please call and
square mp or be prepared to settle with
our collectors.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-15

Il, The new store erected by L. L. San
doz on the site where his old store burn
ed down some time since, corner of
Landry and Liberty streets. is now COM
gieted, and Mr.. Sandoz is occupying it..
The structure is handsome two-story,
with glass and iron framed front, pre-
sents an elegantappearance and is quite
AZ ornament to that part OF town. Our
citizens are cordially invited to inspect
groceries. Mr.. Sandoz's stock is entirely
new and fresh and is marked down at
Iock bottom prices, and it will pay pur-
ehasers to call on him.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-15

1t is always gratifying to receive testimonials
for Chamberain's Collie, Cholera and Darrhoea
Remedy. and when the endorsement Is from a
physician it is especially 81. '"rhere is no more
satisfactory or effective remedy than Chamber
Iajns Cholc, Cholera and DiarrIoea Remedy y
writes DR.. r. E. Robey. physician and phar
macist, OF Olney, Mo; and as he has used the
Remedy in his own family and sold it in his
drng store for six years, he should certainly
know. For sale by J. H. Houston, Druggist
i IaSShlleS.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-15
MADISON NIcGEHEI
LOST, sTRAYED OR STOLEN.
August Is, 1886.

From the undersigned at Opelousas, La,
about three months ago, one light sorrel creole
mare( small) about five t9 years old, has bald
face and two or three white feet. Also one bay
horse colt, about three years (smalD has small
spot in forehead and white spots on feet and
legs.
to the undersigned, at OpelOusas.
Aug. Is, '96. G. A. SANDOZ.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-15

Senator Don Caffery has pronounced against
Bryan and Sewall and the Democratic platform
adopted at Chicago AS Mr.. Catfery was elec
ted by a constituency of democrats who will
now fortify his opposition to the nominees,
platform and his constituents by resigning his
seat in the U, s, Senate2 Not much, he will
cling to his office and do all he can to defeat
legislation favorable to carrying out the prin-
ciples enunciated in the platform. Oh consis
tency! thon art jewel.-Creole- American.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-15

LosT-In Opelousas, breast pin con-
ssting of gold bar with gold bird with
silver tipped wings and tail, and holding
diamond pendant in it's mouth. Finder
will be rewarded by returning same to
G.. j. THOMPSON.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-15

NoTIcE.-Divine services will be
held in the Episcopal church at Ope-
lousas on the 4th Sunday of each month
att p. m. in May and at II a. m. in
June, and continuing alternately each
month Sunday school every Sunday
at $50 A. M
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-15

Work has commenced on the new
building to be erected by DR.. Saizan on
his Main street property nearly oppo-
site the COURIER Office. Mr. C. N.
Bertheuad has the contraction the build
ing, and this assures a workmanlike job
for Mr.. Bertheaud's work is always first
class. The building will be one story !;
fifty feet long, thirty-two feet wide, and
will be divided into two stores. The
building will be completed by the 1st of
October
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-15

The hair, when not properly cared for,
loses it's lustre, becomes crisp. harsh and
dry. and falls out freely with every
combing. To prevent this. the best dress
ing in the market is Ayers Hair Vigor.
1t imparts that silky gloss so essential
to perfect beauty.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-15

TAKE NoTICE.-We call the attention
of justices of the peace elect of this and
adjoining parishes that We are prepared
fdrnisl, them all needed forms in
their line of business on short notice
and at reasonable prices. Write or call
and see for yourselves.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-15

Parties having personals or other items
of interest who wish mention of them
in these columns, should call or drop
us note through the post Office, al
ways giving their roal names as guar
anty of good faith.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-15

For Sale-A complete newspaper ont
fit for or s column paper; also, a news
paper power press, Hoes make, in fine
order, at half-price; also, a job printing
outfit. Amply to Leonce Sandoz, Cour-
ier office, OpelOusas, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-15

That the cotton crop has been seriously
damaged ia shown by the fact that the
staple has advanced $3.50 per bale dur
ing the past three weeks. An addi
tianal advance in prices may be ex-
nacteu
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-15

Gustave Ballin, or DR.. Davidson, as
he was sometimes called was indicted
by the Grand Jury of Lafayette parish,
for the murder of Martin Begnaud, of
Scott, five miles west of Lafayette, on
the night Of April 22d last.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-15

Patronize your home merchants, your
home printer. your home postotfice,
your home livery stable. your home
druggist, your home barber, your home
jeweler, and your home people, end help
to build up your town and parish.-Ex.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-15
.tNA&

Gr Delinquent subscribers and others
indebted to us are again earnestly re-
qnested to come forward and settle.
We are reluctant to employ harsh meas
ures to collect our dues, but must do so
if this appeal is UNDECIDED.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-15

1t WOntd seem as though Senator CAT
frey had already not done enough to
set all true democrats against him but
he now declares that he will not sup
port the nominees Of the party Men ot
his stamp are a disgrace to any party
and the democratic party should indeed
he thankful that he has ut last shown
himself up IN his true colOrs aud can
we'll afford to repeat the old saw
Good riddance to bad rubbish "-Lake
Charles Echo.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-15
-NDA .

Under the new jury law the name of all .ju
rOrs must he published in the official journal of
the parish. The jury commissioners will con-
sist of five citizens appointed by the district
judge, and the clerk of court is ex ot1icio MEM
Der of the commission. The jurors will receive
ing from their homes to the court house.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-15
saturday, August 23, 1896,

at IL O'Clock a. m, and continuing from day to
day until completed the following described
property, belonging to said insOlveDt, tO-wit
A lot OF goods, wares and merchandise now
contained in the store at the corner of Main
and Bellevue streets, as also in the National
Rice Milling warehouse near railroad depot
consisting of
Dry Goods Shoes, Boots, Hats Caps Notions
Fancy Goods, Clothing. Hardware. Tin
ware, Plows Cultivators and other Farming
Implements. Furniture. etc, etc, IA per III
vcntOry on file in above suit.
Also, one wagon. one l.horse wagon, one
gray horse, one carriage, one huggy, Que
set OF double harness, one lot of twine sup
posed to contain $500 lbs.
Five shares of Cotton Compress Co. stock.
Five shares of ST. Landry Homestead g. Loan
Association stock series %.
This last stock will be sold subject to the
provisions OF the Charter of sad Co. and the
purchaser will assume the obligations of tho
original stockhOdcr, of which full part ticulars
will be made known on the day of sale.
Terms Cash, suhiecsto appraisement.
r V. BOAGNI, Syndic.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-15

DR.. James o. Ray is having lis resi-
dence on Bellevue street thoroughly
overhauled and repaired. Wonder if
the doctor is thinking of forming mat
rimOniai CO. partnership.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-15
- 90 .

The fact that William J. Bryan re-
ceived only $50 a week for his editorial
work does not argue against his ability.
There is many "A man in the United
States to-day working for $50 week
who would make good presdent-Au-
gusta Chronicle, Dem.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-15

Head off burglars and accidents by
placing your valuables in IL safety de-
posit box in the St. Landry State Bank,
where you can rent one cheap.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-15

Printers in need of good newspaper
press can get one at a bargain by ap-
plying at this office soon. R. Hoe &
Co. make will print an S-column folio
is in fine condition can be seen in oper-
alton; and will be sold at half original
cost.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-15

If you need Letter Heads, Note
Heads, Bill Heads or any other kind of
job work, give rs yonr order, and you
will be satisfied with our work and
nrice.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-15

For Sale-A second hand carriage in
good order ). will be sold very cheap,
Apply at this office.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-15

Our (FSkter) Police Jnry mas been in
dnlging 10 gymnastic featS this week.
We expect to give onr readers racy
reading on the subject in our next issue.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-15

The new city government of New
Orleans is making desperate effort to
enforce the Sunday law. Indeed, the
Police Board say they can and will en-
force the law or know why they can
mt
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-15

Judge II. C. Castellanos, one of Lou
isiana's prominent citizens, died in New
Orleans on the 7th inst, at the age of
68 years and months.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-15
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Premature badness may be prevent
ed and the hair made to grow on heads
already bald, by the use of Halls Veget-
able Sicilian Hair Renewer.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-15

Hobart, the Republican candidate for Vice
President is director in twenty seven rail-
roads and ether rich corporations, and it is
needless to add that these corporations each
have barrel of doodle on tap to assist in tho
election OF Mckinley and Hobart.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-15

There is no excnse for any man to ap-
pear in society with grizzly beard since
the introduction Of Buckingham's Dye,
which colors natural brown or black.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-15
Aug. /, 1896.
SHE R HFF,s SALE.

II
ST. LANDRY HOMESTEAD AND LOAN AssoCIA-
TION VS.. JOSEPH BLOCH.
No. 1866.
By virtue of writ of seizure and sa e issued
out of the Hon. the Eleventh Judicial District
Court OF the State Of Louisiana, IN and for the
Parish OF st. Landry, in the above entitled and
numbered suit, and to me directed, l have seiZ-
cd and will proceed to sell at public auction, to
the last and highest bidder, at the front door
of the Court House. in the town of Opelousas,
In St. Landry parish on
Saturday, September l2sh, 1896,
at II o'clock a. ~, the following described prop
erty, to-wit:
A lot of ground with the buildings and I'M
provements thereon i'll the town Of Opelousas,
parish Of ST Landry, having front OF SO tniLe-
ty-three) feet on North street, bounded north
by property formerly belonging to c. Dietlein.
now to Geo. Pnlford, Jr, east hy Lombardy
street, south by North street, and west by
property of Henry l.. Garland, formerly prop
erty Of Heose Chcnier. wife or Henry Gron
and also five shares of stock in the Home
stead and Loan Association in Series 'p."
Terms-Cash. II. Fl, DESHOTELS.
aug8-6t Sheriff.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-15
NOTICE /!

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS, La.
August 11th. 1896.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support OF his claim and
that said proof will he made before the Clerk
of the District Court, at Opelousas, La, on
October I'd, 1896, viz:
MADISON McGEHEE,
who madA, Homestead Entry No. 12746 for the
8 w of Sec. "a, TIP. 2, south range / west.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his contiguous residence upon, and cultivation
of, said y nd, viz:
LOUIS u \hnson, Chas E. Carpenter. Andrew
Richmond Leonard Clark, all of Bayou Chi
cot, La.
G. Med. BRUMBY,
August Is, 1886. Register.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-15

Rev. j. D. Flanagan, the beloved
priest OF Saints Peter and Paul church,
New Orleans, died rather suddenly on
last Sunday.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-15

Capt. Thomas Scott Adams, x-Secre-
tary of State. died at his home near
Clinton, La. on the sixth inst, after an
illness of several days with pneumonia.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-15

A nice lot of fresh dry goods, dress
goods. hats. shoes, notions, etc, just re-
ceived by Fred. L. Sandoz. Cheap.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-15

The drouth was broken last Saturday
"a fine. cnpious shower falling on that
day, followed by rains several days this
week
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-15

My school will be resumed the first
Monday in September | respectfully
solicit patronage. Terms to suit the
"hard times" Mrs. M. Nj. HAYES.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-15
TONSTARLE,S SALE.

FIRST JUSTICES COURT.
Liquidators OF j. Meyers e. Co VS.. J. T. Skipper
By virtue Of a writ OF fl. fa to me directed by
Hon. Arthur Simon, Justice OF the Peace, 1st
Ward, in and for the Parish of ST. Landry,
will proceed Ito sell to the last and highest
bidder, at the office of the Justice of the Peace
OF the 1st ward, in the said parish of ST. Ian
dry, on
Wednesday, August 10, 1896,
at 10 o'clock a M, the following described
property, seized in the above entitled and num-
bered suit, to-wit:
One set upholstered parlor furniture contain
ing seven pieces; one hall lamp.
Seized under said writ.
Terms:-Cash on day of sale.
PAT COSGROVE,
Constable lst Ward. a.
Opelousas, La, August 8, 1896.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-15
Gin Wright.

will do all work that may be offered
during the season.
B. F. PERLEY.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-15

BICYCLE FOR SALE.,-A Monarch BIZ
cycle in first clasS order for sale cheap.
Apply to C. C. Sandoz. Opelousas, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-15

The Tammany wing of the New
York democracy has declared for Bryan
and Sewall.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-15

Dove brand hams and other groceries
Just received at Fred. l.. Sandoz's.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-15

Fresh eggs, chickens and all country
produce at Fred. L. Sandoz's.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-15

Ch a IN erlain's s Collie, Cholera
and DiarrhOca Remedy always affords prompt
relief. For sale by j. H. Houston, Druggist,
j. LaSsalles.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-15
NOTICE OF Ed ECrIoN.

A man that does not believe in advertising is
positively not business man.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-08-15
JAMES T. STEWART VS.. OPELOUSAs RACE
TRACK ASSOCIATION
No. 1851.

By virtue of a writ of seizure aud sale is.
sued out of the Honorable the Eleventh Ju-
dicial District Court of the State OF Louisiana,
above entitled and numbered suit and to me
directed, have seized and will proceed to sell
at public auction, to the last and highest bid
der, at the principal front door of the Court
house of the Parish Of st. Landry, in the town
of OnelOuSas on