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The Opelousas courier., 1896-07-11
Lieutanant Col. Charles Didier Dreux

| Inc New orleans papers OF the 9th
inst. contain an account of the removal
OF the remains of this eloquent and fas-
cinating man who fell at Newport News
in Virginia Oh the 4th of July A. d.
1861. | can add but little to what has
been said Of him in the columns of
those papers. Nevertheless [ deem it
privilege to speak OF him as [ saw
and knew him here in Central Lonisi-
ana. In the political campaign of 1866
the Wing party had gone down, and
and the native American party took up
the issue with the Democratic. Charles
nor representing the Native American
organization and r. C. Wickliffe the
Democratic nominee. The question
was new one, and the discussions in-
tereslDg and generally able.
Col. Dreux was sent out by the N. A
party, 10 New Orleans, to canvas the
State. He was young and handsome, a
natural orator. He visited Opelousas,
spoke frequently in St. Landry and
never without receiving the grandest
ovatiOns. His voice was f1ute-Iike and
could be heard without trouble with
distinctness by the largest audiences.
His articulation was perfect, and he had
a power of Imagination the most facile
it was ever mans pleasure tn witness.
He was tUOrd painter of the first order,
and all he said owed its conception to
the Inspirations of the moment. Moth
ing he ever uttered on the hustings
smeIt of the midnight lamp. He did
not labor up as most orators do, but
took his flights in the loftiest peaks of
thought with an appropriateness and
elegance of diction that left nothing to
be criticised. His Oratorical gestures
were in effect poetry iu motion, and
whilst he drew from an argosy OF lite
rary aecumulations the most appro-
pirate gems, he never failed to preserve
consecutiveness of thought and argu-
ment. His heart was as tender as his
mind was brilliant, and taken aItogeth-
er, be was such noble soul as is but
very rarely met with amongst the
myriad millions OF men. Such was
Lieut.. Col Charles Ddier Dreux of
ever glorious memory.
A surviving friend
E. N. c..
OPELOUSAS La
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AN ORDINANCE.

Be 1t ordained by the Board of Police of the
Town OF Opelousas, That bicycles be, and they
are hereby prohibited from riding on the side
walks of the streets in the town Of OpelOusas,
l, L.: and that any person found guilty of vic.
Mayor, or some other judicisi authority, acting
in and for the town of opele 1sas, in the sum Of
not less than S2 so for each I'D every such Of
fense, and not more than $EsOO and all costs.
Be it further ordained, That the general law
OF the road requiring persons to go to the
right, shall apply to persons riding bicycles,
and that any rider thereof failing to go to the
rlght, when meeting or passing anyone riding
on the streets of Opelousas, shall be fined in not
less than % so nor more than 90 and all costs
Be It further ordained. That any and all per-
lousas at night. be, and they are hereby re-
quired to display a lighted lamp on each BIZ
cycle, and also to have a bell on each bicycle
to be sounded at all crossings night or day, and
neglecting or refusing to do sO shall be fined in
the sum of not less than $3.50 nor mole than
$1,000 and all COSTS
C. J. THOMPSON, President.
IKE ROOS, Clerk Pro Tenn.
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JUDICIAL. ADVERTIsENz e Nrs
SUCCEssAON SALE.
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST. I.aNnR,
STATE OF LOUISIANA
ESTATE OF CAROLINE VANHILLE DE-
CEASED
No. 1886.

By virtue of an order of the Honorable
w.. Q. Perranlt, Judge of the Eleventh
| judicial District Court OF the State of Lon
lsiana, in and for the parish of St. Landry there
VIII De sold at public auction to the last and
highest bidder, at the last residence of the de-
ceased, in the town OF Opelousas, parish
and State aforesaid, by the underse ned admin
lstrator, or any duly qualified auctioneer, on
Saturday, August 1st, 1895,
at IL O'Clock a. m, the following described
property, tO-wit:
-Four certain lots of ground situated in the
toWn OF Opelousas, La, together with all the
buildings and improvements thereon, except
one store building, the property of Henry
Bloch, situated on the southwest corner of said
square: The said lots comprise one suuare of
ground, and are bounded as follows. to-yit ::
north by Bellevue st1eet, east by Liberty
street. south by Landry street and west by
chestnut street, now commonly known as
railroad avenue.
Terms and COnditions-One-thirdo of the DIP
lI enase price to be paid in cash on the day OF
SAFE; Ihe balance to be paid in two equal an
hual lnstailments from said date. To repre-
sent tnls credit portion the purchaser to give
MS notes, which are to bear eight per cent per
annum interest from day of sale, and ten per
cent addlt lonal as attorney fees in case of
suit. A special mortgage and vendors privi-
iege to De retained ON the property sold until
ruli and entire payment of the purchase price
with interest and attorneys fees in case of
suit. GIIIERT T. DIIppE
JuHe ~, 1886 Administrator.
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Legislature

The Legislature adiourns this week
The session has been barren as far as
the good of the State is concerned
Besides establishing the precedent
that 1t could not go behind the returns
10 counting votes for Governor and
Lieutenant Governor, no matter how
much fraud il charged, it has passed
limited Constitutional convention
OIL, passed an unsatisfactory election
law. registration law to suit partisan
purposes. and new charter for tie
City of New Orleans. These bills are
sum and substance of their Iahnrs of
sixty days.
The Puolroom tax bill was passed
by both houses of the General Assem-
bly, and now awaits the signature of the
Governor. 1t is, indeed, strange that
our Whilom TefoI liners, whose aesthetic
stOmachs were SO sorely tried by the
lottery gamblings, So easily digest tue
pO0l-ro0m gamblings.
The Port Commission bill for New
Orleansawaitst the Governors signature
to become law.
The House accepted the Senate's
amendment to the. Dudenhefer theater
hat bill. This amendment provides
that ladies may wear opera bonuets at
theaiers; this amendment includes per-
mission to wear agrettes. Ladies
should make a note or this, and pro-
vide themselves with the proper head
gear for the next theatrical season.
The Governor has vetoed the floating
debt liquidation hill. Senator Cages
Csty drainage bill has passed the House.
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Rich Discoveries of Gold

At Cripple Creek, 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
a 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 small invest
mont.
JNo. [ TALLMAN & Co., ID Pacific Ave,
Chicago, ILL.,, are financial agents for the
Prudential Gold Mining Co, and others
in the famous Cripple Creek district.
They will send you free, interesting
particulars of the Mining Companies
they represent, also their 6ookon specu-
Iation 2 Stocks, Grain and Cotton, con-
taIningnany new and important fea-
lures. p
Send for these books at once if you
are interested in any form of specula-
ton or investments. They may prove
prontaoie to you. apis
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The Police jury.

This body convened on Monday last
but not without some trouble. The
three additional members appointed by
the Oligarch since the election present
ed themselves for qualification and were
promptly enjoined. Resort was there
upon had to the writ of certioraii to the
Supreme Court. 1t was granted and
fixed for trial in the early part of No.
vember. We understand that the Judge
granting the writ, simultaneously is
sued writ of prohibition directed, of
course. to the Judge of the District
Court here, directing him to proceed
no further in the cause until the merits
are passed on by the Supreme Court
in November. The only question the
District Court has to pass on is as to the
legality of the Oligacll's ll'sappointments.
When he hears ii, he will hold that they
are legal or that they are not. illegal.
the writ of injunction will be set aside
it illegal, perpetuated.
SO, that the only effect Of the prohibi-
tion is to have all the matters stand
without any further judicial action on
the part OF the District Court until the
legality OF granting the injunction is
passed on by the Supreme Court in No
november.
The three mem bers, taking a different
view of it, took the oath before u No
tary, and propose to act rs Jurors In
spite of the injunction OF the District
Court.
Thereupon they were taken before his
honor Judge G. L. Dupie to answer for
contempt of the Authority of the State
of Louisiana.
On Tuesday the rule or motion to
show cause was heard with patience,
E. b. Dubisson representing the de-
PENDANTS and r. Lee Garland, District
Attorney, the State.
The Court sent McGee, President PO-
lice Jury, Laflenr, Manuel aud Saizan to
Jail forty -eight hours. In oheying the
decision they showed themselves gem
tfemen.
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IN IN EMORIAM.

CEPHUs L. HEbERT, of Bayoussssn,,If saa,t, La.
died June 18th, aged "a years.
By his own hand this young man put aside
the cares and tfibulations of this world, and
launched himself upon the unknown, untried
sea of eternity. just upon the doorsteps OF
manhood. an affectionate and dutifui s0n has
left his aged parents and young wife to mourn
with his brothers and sisters his early demise
MY father was man and am next to him "
were words of bis after the fearful blow was
struck. What incentives, what mental an
gulsh, what desolation and darkness sur
rounded him none may ever know, but the
lexicon of youth it would seem had only the
one word, Failure" for him. May be rest in
peace. and the broad mantle of generous
charIty cover his lamented act. May the con-
ISOLATION that we shall meet beyond the RIVER
furnish the aged parents solace and comfort in
their declining years. The ways OF Provi-
dence are inscrutable, but always just.
BAYOU CHICoT, July 1896. A FRIEND,
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The Valley of the Teche says:
I'VE predict that unless a change is
effected and something done to rennite
the party on a sound Democratic basis,
the party in the next four years will
have to undergo the same strain it did
in the last election andsmay not be as
successful as heretofore. Let dema-
gogues and politicians stand aside so
that the people can return to the Demo-
cratic fold, their first love- We be-
lieve the only thing TO counteract the
defect ia to call a constitutional con-
vention, which convention be con,-
posed of the most able men of the
State men who will look to the inteR
eat of the party and not self interest
When this is done, and not until the
will the Democratic party occupy ti,A
position il did in times Of yore."
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UP to Date.

We have recently added. and will
continue to keep supplied with new and
improved type and printing material,
cards, paper, envelopes. etc, aud can
promptly execute any job printing re-
quired at the lowest prices.
Give US a call when y0a want ANY
THING in the JOB PRINTING line.
We can give you the best at the lowest
prices, and it yon will call and see sam-
pies and get prices You will be con-
vinced OF that fact.
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THE
F | r E!

Which destroyed my Store dssd contents
last Tuesday morning aciH cause no in
terruption to any business. Ihave secur-
ed temporary quarters IN the building
formerly occupied by III. Halphen, only
one block acest Of nsy former stand, ,chere
1 am prepared to serve my patrons and
the public in the same punctual and sat-
asfactory manner as heretofore.
B My Country produce and delivery
,uagons apiU continue to ran as usual,
and ny stock of general merchandise is
being rapidly brought up to the demands
of my patrons.
FRED L. SANDOZ.
Opel0usas, Mau 9, 1896.
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Weather.,

We, in this section, are having a
superabundance of rain of late
The farmers begin to fear that
they may have more grass than
is desirable, and the cotton may
be injured. We are having an abun-
dance of figs, but already the frequent
showers are injuring them greatly.
Present appearances give promise of
large crops generally. We hear of no
worms nor signs of them yet. The
plant is large aud looks healthy. Ii
off. but we have not yet heard any com
plant.
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1t is just trifle amusing to watch
some Of our confreres scrambiing over
each other in their efforts to climb iDao
the bimetalic band wagon that is ndR
on the road to success. The Signal
hasn't forgotten when some Of these
same editors sought to ridicuIe it be-
cause it dared espouse the cause of BIZ
metalism-and that hasn't been so very
long either.-Crowley Signal.
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Mr.. B. G. Harris has been critically
i'll with congestion of the brain, and
died Wednesday evening. The fune-
raj took place from the Episcopal
church, Thursday evening, Rev. Mr..
Slack officiating. Deceased was q ma
tive of Mississippi aged 56 years, but
has been living in this parish many
years. He leaves three daughters and
two SONS to mourn his death; his wife
having died some years ago.
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NOTICE.

OFFICE ST. LANDRY HoMEsT'D & LOAN ASSN, I
Opelousas, Sept. 16, 1895.
This Association has opened new Series
"M." 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 yoI
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.
E. D. ESTILETTE,
Sept. %, 1896 President.
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The ordinance sub dividing the Po-
lice Jury wards into election precincts
and Justice of the Peace wards, recent
ly enacted by the Police Jury of the
Parish of st. Landry, is one of great i'm
portance to our people in general and
especially to justices of the peace, con-
stables. etc, in this parish. We have a
limited number of copies of this ordi-
nance in pamhhlet form, which can be
had at our office at 25 cents per copy.
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To Colorado and all Points i'm the
North West.

The nearest, quickest and pleasaDtest
route to take, is the Fart Worth g. Dem
yer City and Union Pacific, Denver s.
Gulf railways, operating through Pull
man Buffet sleeping cars, between Hous-
ton, Fort Worth, Texas, and Denver,
Col. Summer Excursion tickets are on
sale; Sleeping car reservations made
on application. For full information
regarding rates, ETC., write or see your
nearest ticket agent, or
j. P. DOUGLASS, Gen'i Agt.,
604 Gravier St., New Orleans.
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hight Rev. Davis Sessums, Bishop of
Louisiana, held confirmation services
nefe Monday evening. The candidates
sere Misses Elise Wartelle. Mary Tay-
los and Margery Taylor. The sermon
paeaci'ed by the Bishop was learned
eud elegant, and was attentively list
s1od 90 BY large congregation. Tues
morning Bishop Sessnms held SER
I n yrse1e at st. Johns, church Washington.
-sss {. not often that our people have the
e.sssui1 y OF listening to such el0quence
= that Of this learned divine.
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NOTICE.

Pursuant to the provisions of Act 4s of the
Constitution of the State OF Louisiana of the
year 1879, notice is hereby siven OF intention
to apply for and present to the General As
sembly of Louisiana, at its present session,
an act to provide for and create an addi tional
Judge in tue 1Ith judicial district of Louisiana.
OPELoUsAs, May 16. 1886.
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Gov. Foster has fixed Friday Gath
INST. for the execution of the negro
James Mufry alias Greasy Jim. who
murdered watcllman Cotier, of New
Orleans. The death warrant was read
70 the accused who received the
news with st8lid indifference
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GHERIFF,s SALE.
GHERIFF,S SALE.
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST LANDRY
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
ST. LANDRY STATE BANK VS.. OPELOUsAs
RACE TRACK ASSOCIATION.
No. Iha1n,

By virtue of a writ of fieri facias liz
ssued out OF the Honorable the Eleventh Ju-
dlclal 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, 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 OpelOusas, on
Saturday, July 18th, 1896,
at II o'clock a. M, the following described sro
perty, tO-wit:
A certain tract of land containing twenty.
nve arpents, more or less, situated in the town
OF Opelousas, st. Landry Parish. La. bounded
north by lane leading To the residence OF Al
fred Perry. south by property of Mrs !. l..
Morris and property belonging TO +. l.. Es-
tllette, west by the Joel H. Sandez property or
Perry.
Terms-Cash.
T. 8. FONTENOT
Sheriff Parish st. Landry.
June 13, 1896.
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The Bicycle races came off at the
race track last Saturday. Barring a
pretty heavy shower just before the
start, everything went we'll. The prin-
e.pal prize was won by Mr.. Dnrand,
of st. Martin parish.
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There il movement osl foot in New
Orleans To arganize NIL file cane grow
srs ct tbs Unifed States, into an organ
izaflOn for sHlf-prntecfion. This il
step IN the right direction. All other
occupations are organized TO act in con-
cert why not the sngar cane growers
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NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that a communication OF
sentence viii be applied for in behalf Of Jean
Raptiste Chevis and William Chevis.
OPELoUsAs, May n, 1886.
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NoTIcE.-Divine services will be
held in the Episcopal church at Ope-
lOnsas on the 4th Sunday OF each month
at5 p. m. in May and at II a. %. in
June. and continuing alternately each
mouth. Sunday school every Sunday
at $50 a. %.
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We note the fact that the Police Jury
Of kapides has elected lady. Mrs. Jen-
nl6 Barrett, as Secretary of that body.
This is move in the right direction.
Let us extend the sphere in which
deserving women may make living.
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NOTICE /!

My wife, Mathilde Collins, having left my
bed and board without cause, notice is hereby
given that will not be responsible for any
debts she may contract in my name.
JOSEPH GUILLORY. JR.
OPELoUsAS, La, June 20, 1895, I'm.
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We have made out our subscription
and other bills up to May 9, 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 up or be prepared to settle with
our collectors.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-07-11

The faceS at Sunnyside track last
Sunday were d great snccess in every
respect. The attendance was large, the
races, both rnusing and trotting, were
splendid, the weather delightful, the
crowd orderly aud well behaved; TAX
mg e plf 10 all. this was the pleasantest
gAfilAFsng OF this kind We hare had in a
long time.
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Matter intended for publication i'm
the COURIER should reach this office not
later than Thursday evening.-sooner
preferred-t0 insure insertion in the is
sue OF the following Saturday.
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NOTICE OF ADMaNIsTRATIO
ESTATE OF Frederic ROBERT.
No. 54O0.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COIIET
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
ESTATE OF FRED

Whereas, Eimina Dupre OF the parish
of ct. Landry, has applied by her petitisn to be
appointed administrative of the estate Of Fred
ederlc Roberi, deceased, late of the parish
of st. Landry;
Now therefore notice is hereby given to all
parties interested to make opposition to said
appointment, to hle the same in writing in my
office in the town OF Opelousas, in ten fiays
from the present notice.
CHARLES NJ THOMPSON,
June ~, 1896. Clerk.
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PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT,
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
Whereas, Marie C. bone. wife of
Landry, hrs applied by her petition to be
appointets administrative of the estate of
Angustin Boone and wife, Josephine Kenney,
late OF the parish of St. Landry;
Therefore any person intending to make op-
position to said appointment will file the same
In writing In my Officein the town OF Opel0u-
sas, In ten days from the present notice.
ALFRED PAVY,
June a7, 1885. Clerk,
The Opelousas courier., 1896-07-11

why pay $50 to 800 for bicycle,
when you can get a splendid $75 wheel
for $35ftnd a coupon from the COURIER
For particulars, see 4th page.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-07-11

For an evening Of real pleasure, don't
forget to attend the Bicycle Races and
tournament Sunday, July 12 Admis-
sion % eta. Gates open at Q 80 o'clock
The Opelousas courier., 1896-07-11

Head off burglars and accidents by
placing y0nr ralnables in safety de-
pOait box in the st. Landry State Bank,
where yUu can rent Que cheap.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-07-11

Allen Moore, n youth living in Ma
m0u, Committed suicide last week by
taking dose of Paris Green. We are
told that be was subject to epileptic
ftr
The Opelousas courier., 1896-07-11

Mgr. piomede Falconio has been Sc
lected as Papal Delegate in place of
Cardinal SatOlli.
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JUDICIAL ADvERI1sEmENTs
"EETING OF CREDITORS.
PHILLIP STEPHENS vs.. HIS CREDITOR

NO. Ii. .ss4, DISTRICT COURT, ST. LANDRY
PARISH LA.
By virtue of an order OF the Hon. the 18th
Judicial District Court in and for this parish of
st. Landry, there will be held at the office of
the undersigned Notary, in the town OF Opelou-
sas, La, at II o'clock a. m., on
Msnday, August 3, 1896,
a meeting of the creditors Of said insolvent, in
order to accept the cession of the property of
said Phillip Ste hens, to appoint syndic and to
transact such other business as may he neces-
sary in the premises -
~ Notary Public.
July 4. 1896 St
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A nice lot of fresh dry goods, dress
goods, hats, shoes, notions, etc, just re-
ceived by Fred. l.. Sandaz. Cheap.
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WANTED HELP

WANTED-Capable salesrnen to sell first
class line of lubricating oils and greases to
sugar planters, cotton ginners, etc, in the
state OF Louisiana. Good opportunity for the
proper party. Ffrst-class references required
GARLAND REFINING CO.,
june s, 1886, ct. Cleveland Ohio
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Mrs. Alexis WabIe died at her resi-
dence near Opelousns, Tuesday morn
Ing. aged about 80 years. The death of
Mrs.. Wable il indeed sad, as she leaves
slx or seven children, all of tender age.
Deceased was wurthy lady. She WAS
largely eoBSecfed with some Of the
best people gf this parish.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-07-11

E.. Veazie, Esq, is having his law
Office thoroughly repaired.
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See town tax sales in this issue and
note whether your property is adver-
tised or not.
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FOR SALE

A residence in Opelousas, with lot 100 4 900
feet and several ontbuildings, situated near Ice
Factory and Gotten Compress. Apply to ]
Tujagues Opel0usAs, or at this o@Oe.
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The anniversary of Shiloh, and Gen
Robt. Z. Lees birthday have been made
legal holidays.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-07-11

Read your home newspaper and-pay
for it.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-07-11

Fresh eggs, chickens aud all cOuE try
produce at Fred. L. Sabdoz's.
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Latest designs in fancy cards, envel-
0pes, ETC., just received at this office.