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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-12-12
Port Barre.
December 7, 1896

=, December 7, 1896.
Mr.. Nathan Roos, OF the firm of D
Ro"s q Sons, was ii pleasant visitor ir
Port Barre yesterday.
DR.. j. l.. Cnrbett and his bride are in
Stalled in their new home since last
| "Wednesday.
Miss Florence T,nman is spending
some time here as the guest of her sis
ter. Mrs. Corbett.
| Miss Lou Mudd spent Saturday and
Sunday in Opelnusas.
Mr.. Ben MGlaucon was in Ope)onsas
yesterday.
Reverend Father Mailluchet will leave
tomorrow to be absent a few days on
business.
Misses Louise and Sarah Reynolds
VIII leave Saturday for IL visit in St.
Charles parish. We wish them bon
voyage.
Mrs. A. DeJean, accompanied hy her
little son, Gabi, were 10 Onelousas Sat
nrday, the CUES; 1T her brother, Mr.. C.
HGhert.
Mr.. George CaiInutt was in Opelon-
sas last Thursday on business trip.
Mr.. F. A. Rejean, of Leon Vile, was
IN Port Barre yesterday, visiting his
best girl.
Mr., J. +. Melancon made "a business
trip to Washington last Thursday.
Mr. Joseph Dubourdieu was in Ope-
lousas last Wednesday,
Chicot, how did the late cold snap
serve you? he election was great
Do not be SO dSNuqucpJin the future,
as n1sd hearing g fl m~ih;s.S 4 is always
Miss Cora Lamoh hndier, l,asWaxia, is
the yuest of her t@istar Airs Gaorr.
Caillouet. y
Mrs. Numa Robin, Jacksonville, is in
Port Barre to-day coyecting' for ba-
Ear to be given in AQnaudville on the
Goth of this month for Ai,e benefit of the
convent. All are cordially invited to
attend.
CAL
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Rule No. IL is repealed.


There are several peripatetic gam
blers who are running swindIing CON
Germs, such as wheels of fortune and
other frauds, in the BridgevilIe part of
our town, who arc mercilessiy fleeing
the negroes and ignorant whites We
have heard of an instance of farmer
being swindled out of over fifty dollars
in less than two hours. These gamblers
have in tlieirenIploy two or three of our
fancy coon dead beats, who decoy the
victims into these dens. Wonld it not
be we'll for our authorities to take in
the Messrs. Gamblers aud their para
phernalia, not forgetting to bring in
their mulattO cappers2
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-12-12

Our fellow-townsman L. A. Sandoz
has been appointed member OF the
Board of School Directors for this par
ish, vice DR.. V. X. Irion, who has re-
moved from the parish. The appoint
ment was made by the State Board OF
Education and he has been commission
ed by the Governor. The appointment
Of Mr.. Sandoz ia a good one. Besides
his standing in and Identification with
the community, he has always taken a
deep interest in the educational affairs
of the parish and will no doubt make an
efficient member of our Parish Board.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-12-12

The good sisters and pnpils of the
Convent of the Immaculate Conception
Of our town will give an Interesting en-
tertainmeut at Sandoz Opera House on
Thursday, December II, 1896, for the
benefit OF the convent. The object is a
NEST laudabie one, and it is hoped that
our people will turn out en- n0sse and
give them the encouragement that they
deserve. There will be tombola, re-
freslments, tteatrjcals, etc, to interest
and entertain all. AS the price Of ad-
mission is only twenty five cents, the
good sisters expect to have a full at
tendance of their friends and the gene
raj public on the 17tli.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-12-12

The members of the Ladies' Aid So
ciety Of the Methodist church will re-
ceive the public at birthday party at
the residence OF Mrs. nj. nj. Hayes on
Friday, December 18, from to 12 p. IN.
The proceeds will be used for refnrBsh
ing their parsonage. Cards will be sent
out to which will be attached small
bag. In this, all who attend are request
ed to place as many cents rs there are
years iD their age Only those having
cards will be admitted. Present your
cards at the door. II you do not receive
one, ask for it there. No admission fee.
Cake and gumbo free.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-12-12

On last Tuesday night, little after
nine o'clock, the fire bells sounded an
alarm, and it was discovered that a
small cottage, situated in the rear OF
Mr.. G.. Hehert's residence, was on fry
Assistance was promptly given, but Il.
no avail, as the building was consumed
MED by Louis Hay wood, cOlOred.
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ue would warn the ladies of ODel0n-
~ q the existence of the High Hat law
3. tuu mat there is severe penalty at
.eehel Tor the violation of any of it's
psaaoslslons. w As it will be rigidly enf0rc-
N n at tlle entertainments at the Sand0z
ppsfa House, the fair sex should profit
" saRe advice and take heed.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-12-12

A constitutional convention is an ex-
pensive luxury. but it is necessary TO
regulate the suffrage for all time to
come. We cannot afford to temporize
with this question it must be settled as
Mississippi settled it. Ii we fail to enact
remedial legislation along this line we
will surely regret our inaction. We can't
afford repetition of last ApriFs cleo
tiOn.-West Baton Rouge Planter.
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Tho Spaniards have once more killed
G6neral Maceo, of the Cuban patriot
army. We have often heard it said that
cats had nine lives, hnt Maceo is the on
Y man 10 our recollection that had to
! .ue Killed 90 many times before heIeal-
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-12-12

Mrs. E. Bailey in selling out her
IuFhitufe ut private sale. The effects
] ssseona!at ~ Of pari0r, bed room and kitchen
M:utaitnre, q crOckery, etc. Parties wish
! inR ~ make bargains had better call on
mFs Bailey, at her residence, on Main
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NOTICE.

OFFICE ST. LANDRY HoMEsT'D IL ] DAN Ass'N,t
OpelOnsas, Sept. IL, 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-
unity TO become members. The laying aside
an insignificant sum weekly Will secure you
il. pod home. Shares to be applied for at the
Off in Bank Building, up stairs. Weekly pay
mems are only twenty-five cents per share.
E. ID. EST LEITE,
Sept. %, 1895 President.
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Good Bread

GOOD bread can only DO made with
good Hour and an experienced baker
snch :. can be found at FL. III. Sand0z's
akery-Titard's old stand. A share
ol the public patronage solicited.
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For the HOLIDAY Eycursious

to the Southeast the Southern Pacific,
Atlantic system, on December 81 and 90,
1896, will sell round trip tickets to all
points in the Southeast, good for return
within thirty days from date of sale, at
the rate of one fare for the round trip.
For the holiday excursions tickets will
he on sale December 90. "a, 25 and 81,
1896 and January 1. 1897, from all points
to all points in Louisiana, good for re-
turn up to and including January 8,
1897. at the rate Of one and one-third
fare for the round trip.
-ee&e-
Judge Dnpre has fixed the following
terms of the District Court FIR 1897:
FOR ACADIA:
A criminal term beginning January 4.
A civil term beginning March 8.
A criminal term beginning June Z.
A civil term beginning November 2.
FOR ST. LANDRY:
A criminal term beginning February l..
A civil term beginning April 5.
A criminal term beginning Sept. 6.
A civil term beginning December 5.
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s. Routh Walker, of Lake CbtTles, IA
former resident of OpelOusas, shot and
killed Sam Kirkman at the former place
last Saturday evening.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-12-12

Last Tuesday, just after dark, Mr.. A.
4 rGseelin's house caught fire through the
81 ssssslnney, and had it not been for the
ssssciy assistance of the neighbors the
sas0 would have been devoured by the
s1esy ames.--Marksville Review.
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M0riarty's gunstore is on big boom,
with the most complete stock of sport
ing goods in the State outside of New
lOrlsans III You donbt it you can win
our $1,000 challenge which says so.
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.r"If at first you don't succeed, try, try
again )" that is what our handsome and
debonnaire Secretary of State told the
people of TMbodaux concerning the
election of their mayor and trustees, land
the good people followed his advice.
They have tried again and they do
hope they have succeeded this time. It's
fun holding an election, but some solon
has long ago remarked that there is
such a thing as sometimes having too
mnch Of good thing" and the truth of
that dictum is beginning to dawn in all
its force on our people.-Thibodaux SEN
tinol
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Sept. %, 1895.

"ANTED = SEVERAL FAITHFUL MEN
w or women to travel for responsible es
tahlished house in Louisiana. Salary $50, pay
able sl5 weekly and expenses. Position pGrIBa-
nent. Reference. Enclose sef-addressed stamp
ed envelope. The National Star Building, Chi
cagD.
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On last Saturday James j. Bailey
stood bis examination for admission to
the bar, and was granted a certificate by
the local committee. We Learn that Mr..
barley will soon apply to the Supreme
Court for his license.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-12-12

For Sale-A comfortalf fEseroom town
residence and lot, witty outbnildings.
Apply to Mrs. D. Laafat the Florence
House, Opelousas, IL
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WEDNESDAY, December %, 1896

WEDNESDAY, December 23, 1896,
ut IL o'clock Il. III, by duly qualified auction
ter, 1lc following described property tO-wit:
|. Ihat line residence known as the Ben Mo
%lnl,y property at the south end OF Court street
| III the town OF opclouSas, with the improve
| inrntS thereon, consisting of IL residence and
| TWO large barns, bounded on the east side by
! court street, on the west by Market street ! on
| the north by the Louis Mcginley property and
on the south by - street.
.. The property in the town of Opelousas. at
The corner OF Market and Vine streets, known
as the George T. thacherG property consisting
OF rtSldcilcG ana other improvements on IL
Large lot OF ground. bounded east by Market
street. north by Vine street. south by - and
west by property lately belonging to Geo. II.
Charherr.
3. A lot OF grountlin the town of Opelousas
Win the buildings nd improvements thereon,
at the corner OF Lp6lbardy and North streets,
the improvements cNlsisting of Il house and
%mt""I!nss intn' !' This p rcry lately belonged to
If necessary the above property Will be sub
divided to suit purchasers.
Terms and tonditi ionS,-One fourth of the
purchase price cash and The balance pay able III
,iN equal annual Instruments. Purchasers to
fuihish their pr"mlssory notes payable to then
own order and endorsed by them in blank the
hottl 10 bear eight per cent annual interest
from tiiite, the interest on all the notes payable
s"ml-"nhnaliy frt IN date of sale Purchaser to
pay attorneys feettEdXed at ten per cent on the
amount sued for, in tGSr of suit to enforce nav
ment OF any note OF Dart thereof A special
mortgage and ycndpPs privilege to be retained
10 secure the payment of the notes, prIncipal
Nnr nt any ht'lder on holders of sad notes Acts
or sale t" he passed before Oscar II. iliger,
notary, OF grWlDd i" T. T.. d. ESTILETrE
Pres 'heht Sk Iandr;AH HomeSt'd ~ Loan Assn
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STOVES RENOVATED.

The undersigned is prepared to make repairs
and replace worn parts of cooking and heating
stoves and ranges, and will make your old
stove do as good service as new one, at small
expense. Orders left at Y. Last rapes' black
smith shop, or at this office, will be promptly
attended to. j. L. SPICER.
dpes-9Tn
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Our esteemed friend, Mike Haiphen.
late with G.. Dietlein, can now be found
mt the whitehall grocery, where he will
be pleased to meet his old friends.
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Pay your subscription.
NEW MEAT MARKET.

>sa~Na The undersigned has opened a
new meat market at the Whitehall
grocery east of town, where choice
-A-AA beef is retailed at Il cents pound,
fresh pork at $50 and pure pork sausage at 15c
a poun1, and respectfully solicits share of the
patronage of his friends and the public.
Dec 11-1m NJ. HALPHEN.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Miller. of the Miller POr-
trait Company OF st. Louis. are stopping
as Mrs. Hayes, where they will take Il
class 10 crayon and pastel portraitnre.
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u. G.. VETERANS.

HEADo'Rs. UNITED CONFEDERATE VETERANS, J
R. e. Lee Camp No. II,
Opelousas, La, Dec. 10, 1896.
meeting Of r. E. Lee Camp No IA, U @
win be held Saturday, Dee. 10, at the Orer;
House, Opelousas, ut - M, for the trans
action of important business.
BY order of
Official: J.. D. PRESCOTT,
BEN BLooMFIELD, Commander.
Adjutant.
LEONCE SAEDoZ,
Secretary.
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A sale of unclaimed express packages
at Houma few days ago came near re-
sulting in the mobbing of the auction
GERS and agent. The gullible citizens,
who purchased over 800 packages, con-
cluded they had been badly victimized
and went in search of those who con-
Quoted the sale. To avoid trouble, the
purchase price was refunded.
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We will guarantee to teach you how
to make portraits, or no pay.
Mr.. AND MRS. MILLER,
Studio at Mrs. Hayes Residence.
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The jury commissioners drew a jury
this week for the criminal term of the
District Court commencing here on Feb
ruary 1st, 1897.
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NOTICE.

Having assumed control of the Bakery until
tins date owned and managed by Mr.. Pierre
l1tald, at the corner of Court and Sis, in
the town of Opelousas, am prepared to fur
nlsil the public with the best bre0d that can he
made. using only the best flour and materials
therefore respectfully solicit a share of the
public patronage.
HART.J SiNDj,Z
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And now information comes from
Washington that Mr.. Cleveland has
caused the discharge of number OF
nostmasters for ''pernicious activity" in
supporting Mr.. Bryan. Wonder why the
old Stuffed Prophet don't "fire" some OF
the postmasters who were so"pernicinus-
" active' in supporting Palmer, Mckin-
ley's decoy duck. West Baton Ronge
Sugar Planter.
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The Louisiana Medical Institute corps
has been holding the boards at Sandoz
Opera House with full houses and de-
lighted audiences all the week.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-12-12

Get your supply of coal from j. B.
Sandoz. Best assortment and lowest
prices. novel
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A nice lot of fresh dry goods, dress
goods, hats, shoes, notions, etc, just re-
ceived by Fred. l.. Sandoz. Cheap.
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Country orders for bread ane cakes
promptly filed at III. H. Saadoz's
Bakery-Titard's old stand.
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Don't fail to attend your own Birth
day Party" at the residence of Mrs. M.
NJ. Hayes, Friday, December 49,
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Another Feat

In railroad gymnastics is tile opening
of the through Buffet Drawing room
Sleeping Car Line between Galveston
and Washington, d. c., via the South
ern Pacific-Suuset Route. This sleep
er leaves Galveston daily at 5 .. m., and
goes through, without change to Wash
ington, D. c.. via Piedmont Air Line.
Passengers for New York and inter
mediate points may eecur5 through re-
servations with practicable no change
Of cars. This is the pioneAE and only
through sleeper service betWtc>iaTexas
aud extreme Eastern points. A teIe-
gram sent to ticket agents Of Southern
Pacific Company at either Houston or
Galveston will secure reservation of
SDacG
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HART'H. S.tNDOZ.

Having turned over my bakery th nIr. Hart
Fl. SandOz, who will hcncefOrth continue the
business for his own account, / respectfully
solicit from the citizens who have patronized
me so literally heretofore q continuance of the
same for him. +. TlTARD.
Opelousas, La, Oct. 3, 1896.
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Read our new advertisements. The
merchants who advertise are the men to
deal with Go and see them anyhow.
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Come one, come all, rain or shine.
The Ladies' Aid Society festival is your
own birthday party.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-12-12

Cutlery in great variety, and sewing
machine supplies, at Moriarty's up to
date gunstore, Bellevue street.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-12-12

Good bread can be had at H. H. San
doz's Bakery-Titard's old stand.
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General prosperity is what the people
want-w0rk for every willing hand,
bread for the hungry, and money to pay
taxes with. This is OF more Importance
than the political fortunes OF any man
or party.-West Baton Rouge Sugar
Planter.
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eaf reader, ii you don't see what yon
snt look through our advertising col
lns and yOu may find some enterpris-
skk skk merchant who believes in letting
ss ssss World know that he is up and doing
5eeay for business. There are some
Individuals left yet, and they de-
Il your patronage, beca use they try
~ s4xe yOn the trouble of hunting for
st yol need /; they tell yon where to
lns and net ii.
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All the latest smokeless shells, empty
and loaded, at Moriarty's gunstore.
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Whatever your age, whatever your
name, this year, December 1S, is the
time for your birthday party. Celebrate
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-12-12

Twentieth century gun mechanics at
Moriarty's gnnstnre, Bellevue street.
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NOTICE.

The regular annual meeting of the stockhold-
ers of the st. Landry State Bank of OpelOusas,
La. for the purpose of eecting seven directors
to serve for the ensuing year, will he held at
the Banking Offcetin the town of Opelousas on
Tuesday, January II, 1897, between the hours
of 10 q. m. and p. m.
FRITZ DIETLEIN, Cashier.
(pelousas, Dec. 10, 1896. I'd
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NOTICE. = Land Otlit,l at New Orleans
~ NoelIi lS9G.-Notice is hereby given that
the foll"wln@-named settler has filed notice of
ms intention 70 make final proof in support of
MS claim, and that SAID proof will he made be-
fore f.. North Culllonl, u. =. Commissioners at
OpclnnsaS. La. nM Decemhir. IL lSuG VIZ
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VXANTED.- D.-sEVERAL FAITHFUL MEN
w or women to travel for responsible, ea-s
tablished house i'll Louisiana Salary S7s0sss
payable S15 weekly and expenses. Position
permanent. Referepee Enclose self-aa-1
dressed stamped enfldOpe. The National STAR
Building, Chicago.
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The Independent Lumber Yard

Inever combine to raise prices. See
me before buying. / meet all prices.
A. c.. SKILEs.
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AUGusTAvE GusAIORY,

who made 1Id. Entry No. 17774 for the south
"nt-lalf of southwest onc-qlarter, section thir-
tN-scNeii, township three, south, range one,
section one, township four, south, range one,
west.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
Of said land viz:
Patrick Danahy, Eli Clark Joseph Clark.
Garand Soileau, all OF St Landry parish, La
q. Med. BRUMBY,
November 4, 1886. Rerjstcr
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FOR SALE.

town property, consisting of one town lot,
good frame residence, rooms; a small corner
store building and other outbuildings, situated
in good neighborhood on sMain s5reet and will
be sold cheap either for cash or part credit.
For particulars apply to Marie Lesassier or
to Felix Lesassier, Opelonsas. ioct-10
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When you visit Opelousas for the
purpose of making your holiday pur-
chases do not fail to call upon Fred.
l.. Sandoz and inspect his lovely stock
of toys, fancy articles and other new,
novel and desirable goods.
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WILLIAM On. A4sK,

who made Homestead Entry No. 1882 ior the
south One-llaif of the northeast one quarter
south half OF northwest One-u,iarter sec
tioh twenty, township three, south, range one
west. :,
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of, said land, viz:
john Donahy, Justin johnson, John IT, Cole
Olivia Fontenot, all OF Bayou Ctncot. La
g. Med. BRUMRY,
November 4, 1896 Register,
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,NOTICE F!

All pers.-rs rnfebted to Joseph Bloch, insDl-
vent, are hereby m aiiied to come forward and
pay ut once if they Jish to avoid suit.
VINCENT BOAGNI,@.
syndic of insolyert estate of Joseph Bloch.
Aug. Is, '96.
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lanled An Idea ;E:s ~ s. !: 's's;

Write JOHN WEDDERBURN q CO., Patent AttoF-
neys. Washington. D. G.. for their q $40 prize o6
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Free gumbo and free cake at the
birthday party on December 49,
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NO. ]3,
PG BaEG SALE,

Now Is your chance to secure good residence
on easy terms.
There will ln fvYed for SALE at public auc.
llon, 1T the ont door of the Court House in
OpeiouS;ci on
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w oMo, ,ep TO ira jel for responshc. a1es. es..
| tablishedlonsr1h Louisiana. Salary $780, pay
| able $i5 eeekly and expenses. Position per
manent. reference. Enclose selfaddressed
stamped enveln--2 National Star building,
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Referring to the above, I respectfully solicit
continuance of the patronage bestowed upon
the firm in the past for my successor.
4-NOy.5t Is. r. WHITE.
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II. e. ESTORGE,

NOTARY PUBLIC.
Office in District Clerks Office Opelousas, La
ALL NOTARIAL WORK
Executed promptly and accurately. An expert
ence of mYKi years as chief deputy CLERK OF tho
Dist. Con. Iords special qualifications tor tho
correct edGct@io of all no,arial business.
OpeOukis Uuly %, 1896.
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LOUIS OSCAR PROVOST,
SADDLE & HARNESS MAKER

All work done with neatness and dispatch at
moderate prices. Saddles, Harness. Whips, etc +,
railroad, opposite old rice mill. Represented
by j. +. Provost. oet24-3m