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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-06-26
Personal.

Senator NJ. Il. Wilson was in tow,
Monday.
. Miss Lon Mudd is visiting Mrs. Ami,
Estabrooke, of Lafayette.
Mr.. VIM. Cullom is slowly recoverin.
from his recent severe illness.
Prof. A. j. Dupuy. of New Iberia
was in town several DAYS last week.
JAS. }. Lewis, of Opelo,sas, was il,
town Monday evening.-Rayne Tri.
bune, June 10.
Charley Pefterkorn and daughter re-
turned to Opalousas Saturday. Crowley
Signal, June 49,
Our jolly friend Ozeme Fontenot, of
old Grand Prairie fame, was circulating
IN town this week.
E. Andrus came down from opeIou-
sas Sunday and is spending the week
here.,-Crowley Signal, June 10.
Mrs. w: II. Cochran left last Sunday
| for Lake Charles. where she will visit
her brother, Mr.. G. NJ. Richard.
Mr.. Joseph Bloch, erstwhile of Ope-
| among the visitors here this week
Mrs. +. L. Bailey came down from
Thibodaux on Wednesday to attend the
wedding of her brother Mr.. Sidney l..
Hebrard
Judge Gilbert DuprG and ali visiting
attorneys returned to their homes on
Saturday to spend Sunday.-Crowley
Signal, June 10.
The charming Misses Nuna and Ma
hpi OpHap altar npI ,,;,;t
friends and relatives in North Louisi-
ana, returned home Monday.
District Attorney Garland was in
town Sunday evening on business. and
in company with r. j. c.. Bull drove TO
Crowley.-Rayne Tribune, June 19.
Misses Anna Fontenot and Louise
kellar returned Friday evening from
u few weeks pleasant visit with friends
in Opelousas.-Rayne Tribune, June 10.
Misses Meta and Lola Duson, who for
the past week have been visiting
friends at this place, returned home
Monday accompanied 10y Misses Fannie
and Lucille, Dup,e.
Judge E. N. CuIom. Jr.. of Marks
vile. was in Opelousas few days since
visiting his brother. AIR. William Gull
Nio uaS IpI Suif5tttile u6eH con-
fined to bed of illneat
The many frienJs~rs,d acqnaintanc71l
of Capt. j. w. d5fyan in this paykl,
will be panied to l3arn of his dadth,
which sad event occurred at1Zake |
Charles on Thurhay 1T last t->4hgk at
1850 o'clock "x-n''
Mr.. Leo W. Meyer, who has for sev..-
raj months been in the mercantile busi-
ness in st. Mary Parish, returned home
Sunday evening. He will remain with
his parents short while when he ex-
poets to attend Il coulse in short hand
reporting.
Colonel LeOnce Sandoz, the COuRIER's
;. Knight of the QuiIl" and right bower,
eft on Friday of last week to attend
the Confederate reunion at Nashville,
Tenn. We are sure that he is having
good time, first, because he has not
been heard from since his departure
secondly because as a still hunter for
pleasure lie wears the crown. Take it
10, Colonel.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-06-26

A number of our citizens took in the
base baltgame at Washington last Sun
day evening between the Washington
Blues and the Dixies of, Lafayette. The
game started off nieely-twO innings
played without advantage to either
Notwithstanding the fact that there was
no small amount of jeering at the be-
ginine on the part OF the Dixies' back
ers. it wasn't long before "the shoe was
on the other foot,n as the gain Of the
Washinton club was so rapid and great
thrt most Of the visitors left before the
game concluded, realizing that further
efforts on tho part of the Dixies to
make respectable showing would be
fruitiess. The score ut the conclusion,
we learn, was 25 to sin favorof Wash
Ington. It's hard but it's just.
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Weather.

The weather has been unusually and
extremely "afm throughout the last
week, til: thermometer marking 9S de-
grees III th" elaie in many places
Tins showing may have been cansed
by radiation, but he i; rs il NAV. the
heat has beer. very great night and day,
aud everywhere except on tEe imme-
date suface of il block oi ice.
The rains we have had have been
partial as 10 their sutfieirncy. Ia this
V!cmliy We aH not nov fh need of
any, but in some remote portions of tn
parish We learn that whist tIssNfassA-
ers have had occasional showers. .afeSne-
fitting corn and cntton, rice is sill suf-
tering. " A
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-06-26
The Tariff and Our Congressmen

h!ce and sugar planters are again be-
ginning I" feel encouraged by the out.
look ior compensating prices, and
shou!d Congress not 60 back on what
mas peeh projected in protecting our
staple productions, another wear NAV
ind them III prosperous condition.
The crops are generally i'm good con-
dltlon and give promise of il eoodlv
yield.
1t Senator Catiery would minsle
with the planters of st. Landry and
lear what they have to say in commend
alton OF the stand taken by Senator Me-
Emery on the tariff question SO far as it
effects their sugar and rice, we think
his special wonder might be excited in
the effort t" opine how they can be
called Democrats hy his standard The
Tact is that in our opinion The Senator is
not an orthodox Democrat on the sub
Ject OF protection-he is not Il dorm to-
Me-tmes Democrat, nor is he a Rjp
Van Winkie Democrat
He is not u good second hand edition
of an old fogy. for his ideas of the
greatest good to the greatest number,
are bedlmmed by an interposing halln-
cInatlon OF IL .Jing" faction that aspires
to be called Democratic
lie is entitled to full credit for that
sterling virtue known as honesty, but
unfortunately when il is deeply i'm
hedded in IL man, with perturbing
dogma, and a moun-strucE1 Imagination
che sees more devils than vast hell can
hold in the most charming drama of
life. We trnst his political experience
from this time on to the expiration of
his term, may prove a pan:rcea to his
and enable him to reflect the
general welfare in the mirror of his in
tellisence.
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Notice of Election.

The Stock kolLers e the st. Ian Try
Cotton Oil Company are hereby neU-
fed that in accordance with Art. of tAe
Company's charter. the annual elec-
ton for a Board of Directors, consisting
of seven CD members, will be held at
tue office of the Company at Opelousas,
La. on the. second Monday of July,
being Monday, July 18th, 1897.
Phil. l.. ASHER, Secretary.
July 26, 3t.
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Articles Intended for publication in
4 Z Y. sne FOURIER should be sent in before
4 Saharsday morning if possible to insure
E,aeir appearance in the next issue.
matter sent in Thursday evening or
Iater Is apt to be excluded for lack of
/ lime or space, unless it il of sufficient
Elmportance to Justify the delay and in
con senience.
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Our brilliant contemporary the New
Orleans States came ont last week with
beautifully illustrated Confederate
edition. The subjects selected for the
various illustrations are very suggestive
TO Old Cunfedcrate hearts, while the
eloquent articles ar, hrimful with pat
rIOtism. While the edition is largely
given to Confederate Inconsistencies.
yet 1t Is ln'erspersed here aid there
with matters advertising the great. ud-
vantages of New Orleans, and will no
doubt redOund 10 the material benefit
OF that city. We congratulate our
old friend Major Hearsey on his enter
prise and pnsii and New Orleans in pos
sesslDg snch an editor and such
stanuch newspaper as the States.
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pr j. 2. Saizan has recently enhap4A
llie beauty Of his premises on GHurt
street very much by the erection of a
substantial and ornamental fence and
ilIe artistic Arrangement of the flower
beds ip front and the garden plat south
lot liis residence.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-06-26

Matrimony: "Oh. mamma" the
beautiful girl exclaimed, che adores
me SO, and he is so noble and handsome,
and, and" Eyes, my child" "And
he brings such lovely references from
his last wife" Mother and daughter
mingle their tears Of joy. Presently
they grew somewhat caImer and were
able to speak of tronsseaus and things
Detroit Journal.
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Judge E. d. Estilette has recently
nude substantial and ornamental i'm
ptosements on his property next door
/, H.o ,Mrs. Il. Bfeaux's hotel, rendering it
sohe of the handsomest and most con
sSSenlen6 business stands in town. The
lnoor mas been lowered. new shelving,
scoantefs, glass front and d two-story
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-06-26
CHARLES w. PRITCHETrr
NOTICE..
LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLE.

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS, La,
May &C. 1897.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
that said proof will be made before Alfred
Pavy, Clerk of Dist Court. at Opelousas, La,
on July -, 1897, viz:
ADDISON JOHNSON,
VINO made Homestead Entry No 13. .s54 for the
N WI Sec. 81, Up. 2, 8 r 1 west.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz:
Charles W. Pritchett, James Welch James W.
Russell, Madison Magehee, all of st. Landry
Parish.
G. Med. BRUMBY,
May ", ls97-6t Register.
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June esd, 1897.


On last Sunday there was fracus
amonga lot of Siciian laborers, near
Washington, resulting in the dealt, of
Tony Marina, one of the number. Tie
supposed murderer made good his es-
cape and is still at large, while another
OF the crowd is in Jail supposed to be
detained as IL witness The killing is
undoubtedly the work of the Malta,
and as is always the ease, little or
nothing can be learned from the other
Sicilians.
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f. WE:
I KNOW

c'us'on that it is put together properly,
for we hedge our work with all possible
safeguards. But we go deeper into the
question of accuracy than merely to as
sure you that certain ingredients aud
quantities are used in accordance with
yonr doctors orders That is to say,
the condition and quality of each sepa
rate part are such as would meet with
the approval of your doctor. One drop
OF ink will tinge pint of water. One
impure or weak medicine will lessen
the effect of IL prescription.
City Drug Store,
LOUIS G. SMITH. Propr'r.,
Cor. Main g. Landry SITS.
tY Night calls answered at my resi-
dence, first house south of St. Landry
Bank.
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The old hroken-iown, riekety fence
around the Court House square is dis
grace. 1t should either be repaired or
taken off entirely This square is one
Of the prettiest spots in Southwest Lou
isiana, and it is crying shame that it
should be- SO neglected. A few hun
dred dollars judicionsly expended by
the Police Jury would make it favo-
rite rendezvous for our people.
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as.sA: .as,A: Z. Pickett, in charge of the
A s:H @ erecting polls and stretching
Sa;s6 Se6 Tor the telephone system now
M s'1g lnal1gnrated 10 Opelousas, started
Al, npIee last Saturday aud has about
:IPsiss.eu :Pia ap the arduOns part of the job.
is.. nam portion of the business
i.ssss issss Oi our town are now ready to
''1's1 70 their hearts content.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-06-26

All owners OF taxable property should
visit the assessors Office at the court
House between he 9th aud 29th of
sJAre IN order to examine the listing
Sana valuation oil. their possessions, and
thus insure the correction Of possible
errors.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-06-26

Wonder il it amt about time for you
to read good paper Try the OPE-
LoUsAs COURIER. No Ofiice-holding
syndicate or political joint stock COM
pany controls its columns. Nobody
bosses this ranch but its owner. So
per year.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-06-26

The annual commencement exercises
af tls st. Mary's Boys School and I'm.
Conception Academy will take place
Monday, June 80, 1897. An interesting
programme has been arranged, and the
price of admission is 25 cts.
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Camp Meeting.

There will be Il public meeting in the
Methodist Church in Opelonsas Tues
day next, June Goth, at s o'clock .. ~. to
confer IN regard to locating camp
meeting at tie Kennissoh Springs. Min
listers of other parishes arc to be pres
ent. All are invited to attend.
Ii. ARMSTRONG, p. C..
limo 92.l 1907
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we have received card from our
to9d friends Messrs. E. F. Denechaud
u u Don, the genial hosts OF Hotel Dene-
saand. announcing that that favorite
ii5lsotl will be Headquarters for the
SSnItea confederate Veterans while in.
insow Vrleans on their way to Nashville.
22stee; American plan So to $3.50 per
"a European plan, 81 to $3.50 per
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DAMONVELLE sAVOlE,
NOTICE..
LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEAN 8, I
June s, 1897.

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANs,l
June 6, 1897. )
Notice IA 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 John
W. Rh0rer, u. s. Commissioner at Ennice,
La on July 20, 1897, VIZ:
ELOi YOUNG,
who made Homestead Entry No. 1924. for the
N. E4 of section Is, township G. south range
l east
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of, said land, viz.
p. Marius H. Niece, Onezime Aguillard,
Homer Taylor, Olivier Deshotels all of st.
Landry Parish
G. Med. BRUMBY,
June u, 1897. st. Register.
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TONSTABLE,S SALE.
STATE OF LOUISIANA, PARISH OF ST.
LANDRY.
VICTOR SAFE & LOCK co. vs.. HENRY
BLOCH.
,IRsr JUSTICES COURT.

FIRST JUSTICES COURT.
BY virtue of o writ of ii. ia. to me directed by
Hon. Arthur Simon, Justice of the Peace, LIST
Ward, in and for the Parish of St Landry,
will proceed to sell to the last and highest
bidder, at the office of the said Justice, in the
town of Opeousas, La, ou
Tuesday, July g, 1897,
the following described property, to-wit:
One Victor Iron safe, new.
Terms-Cash on the spot.
PATRICK COSGROVE,
June 26, 1897. Constable, 1st Ward.
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Married

At the NJ. Z. Church, in Opelousas, on
Wednesday evening, June 90, 1897, Mr.
j. RUSSELL COTTINGHAM, of New Or
leans, and Miss MAGGIE ID. WHITE, of
this place-the Rev. H. Armstrong Off
ciating.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-06-26

We learn that tho special race to
come, off at Sunnyside Park on Sunday,
June 9Th, promises to be one of the
most interesting events which has ever
f;s
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-06-26

3. +. Perley, ginwright. is now ope-
rati1g in tliisparsh. and anyone wish
Ing his services, will have their orders
promptly attended to by dropping him
n note through the Opelousas post
Office or COURIER office.
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sTRAKED OR STOLEN

From my pasture in Chataignier abont May
18th, 1897, a 4-year-old fily, light bay color,
to harnesss A suitable reward VIII be paid for
the return of this animal to the undersigned,
or any information that will lead to her re-
cOvefy. MRS. SULIS BILLODEAU,
MAY C9 1897. Chataiguier p o. La.
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Our young friend Jack Moresi invi-
ted his many customers to kegs of
0f cold beer which was dished out with
lavish hand at his ice factory on We'd
Deslay night.
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-&heeae-

NoTICE.-Onr town subscribers who
have heretofore been getting the
COURIER by carrier are notified that
they will receive the paper hereafter
through the Opelousas postoffice.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-06-26

NoTIcE.-There will he services at
the Church of the Epiphany, Opelousas,
on the 3rd Sunday of each montI, at 4:30
o'clock D. m in June aud at II o'clock a.
m. in July and so on alternately. Rev.
w. S. Slack, Pastor.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-06-26

On Wednesday next. Both inst, will be
solemnized tile nuptials Of Mr.. Sidney
L. Hebrarda and Miss Lille Harris. The
COURIER extends its heartfelt cohgrat-
ulations to the worthy young couple.
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Apologize.

We trust that our readers will bear
with us this week, when we explain, as
we now do, the fact that the thinker of
the COURIER is off on a fossil army ex
cursion, not to fight battles over, but to
crate over those that have been fought,
and revitalize our waning patriotism.
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TOWN LOT FOR SALE.

A desirable building lot in Opelousas, on
North street, east Of Bayou Tessou, adjoining
the residence of p. j. Lefebvre, Esq. For par
ticulars apply to P. j. LEFEBVRE,
Feb. Is tt Opelousas, La.
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REQUIEM MASS.

A Solemn High Mass will be said for the
repOse of the soul of SULIE BILLEAUDEAU
at the Catholic Church of Chataisnier on FRI
day, July cd, 1897.
Relatives and friends of the family are res
pectfully invited to attend.
June 19. 1897-2t.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-06-26

Real baIgains in Gents Furnishing
Goods and Clothing at Landau's, under
the Courier office. Call and see tue new
and nohby styles just received.
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Ganse;s 1 ~ vas meeting of the City
M is4Gll we latter part of the past week
=. =. Il a.cl the contract for the erection of
n s31 ~ mnofks 3 and electric lights between
II. Il: Il. Wounds and the town of Opelou-
III $3.50 "a. declared void. he having failed
! s1lpsy With the terms agreed upon.
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GIN STANDS FOR SALE.

One Brown 6O-saw Condenser and Feeder, all
in No. l. order one Pratt 60-saw Feeder and
Condenser, will be sold at bargain Write OF
call on b. F. PERLEY,
June 10, 1597-3t Ginwright, Opelousas.
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NOTICE !!

LAM OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS, LA.,l
- June S, 1897.
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 be made before John W.
Rhorer, =. S. Commissioner, at Eunice, La,
on July 20, 1897, viz:
DAIONVELLE SAVOlE,
who made Homestead Entry No. 1922 for the
NJ of NW4 section 27, TIP. 6, s K East
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon. and cultivation
of, said land, viz (:
Homer Taylor, Onezme Aguillard, Eloi
Young, p M. II. McGee, all of st. Landry par
ish
q. Med. BRUMBY,
June II, 1897 ct. Register.
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n Smith wants no better compliment
for his soda than what everybody 1T
marks about it: "Fhe- bottom ct the
glass is reached to soon"
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y Pure white lead, ready mixed paints,
10 all shades and cnlnrs, and a full as
sertment of painters supplies at j. B.
Sand0z, cheap. 6.
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For the information of teachers who
may wish to attend from this parish we
nnte that Feachers's Institute will
open at Rnst0n on July 5th.
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A nice lot of fresh dry goods, dress
goods. hats, shoes. notions, etc, just re-
ceiye l by Fred. L. SandoZ. Cheap.
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For SALE.-A pedding hack, in first
class condition; made to order. Apply
to Fred L. Sandoz.
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PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. = Services
eyery second Sunday at II a. NJ. and 7:45
.. NJ; every fourth Sunday at 7:45 p. NJ.
Prayer meetings every Thursday night
nj 7:45.
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We are having almost daily showers
Of rain lateIy-rather more than is ne
cessafy or convenient.
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See Skies for cheap fencing, fou
cars just received.
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See advertisement of Gin Stands for
Sale in another column.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-06-26

q Bonnet will take any kind of picture
yon want, in the best style and at low
eat prices.
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Remember the grand races at Sun
nyside Park on Sunday, June 81, 1897.
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III aext Saturday, the Goth inst, the
M ssiaeTs' w lnstitate will be inaugurated
q ...s s,'e Gonrt House. Able lecturers are
|s;,e gscted 70 be present and will address
fesass amer friends on topics of deep in
ssssss ~ ssa 70 them This will be the first
M ssss ssssnR OF the kind ever held i'm our
IS III i'ssl. anu ws trust and believe that it
Efss,s Il ss'aait ~ 4 great deal of good to the
ilo..s osnR interests OF st. Landry. We
s'.ss.a n ~ so AZ see our farmers turn out en-
s,srs:. iie committee of gentlemen
NJ sss 70 arrange matters will meet
n D ~ W Gourt q House early on the morn
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THEODORE TATE,

who made Homestead Entry No. 1928 for the
N. E3 Sec. 20, TIP, 5,SR1E.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of, said land, viz:
John Young, Arrelian Reed, Jules Reed
Theogene Reed, all of st. Landry Parish.
q. Med. BKUMBY,
June II, 1897, ct Register
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/ A full line of house and carriage
paints, brushes, varnisIles, oils, turpen-
line, window glass. etc, at j. B. San
d0z's.
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Office.

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS, La,
May 26, 1897
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 be made before the Al
lreu PaVy, Clerk of the District Court, at
orelonsas, La, on July -, 1897, viz:
CHARLES w. .PRITCHETT.
who made Homestead Entry No. ,3s45.
for the NWa of Sec. 26, TIP. ., south range
west.
He names the following witnesses to prove
MS contlnuous residence upon aud cultivation
of, said land, viz:
Addison Johnson, James Welch, Joseph e.
SlnSietary, Jaines"W. Russell, all of st. Ian
dry Parish.
G. MCD. BRUMBY
May %, 1s97-6t Register,
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i Latest designs Id fancy cards, envel
opes, etc, jnst received at this office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-06-26

Our Amateurs reproduced the four
act drama entitled "Strife" at Lafayette
last Wednesday night.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-06-26

FoR RENT.-A small residence con-
venieDt to the ice factory, oil mill, cot
ton compress and depot. Apply at this
Office
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j. B. Sandoz sells the celebrated Nc
Mullen Woven Wire Fencing.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-06-26

Gray's Legal Blanks are copyrighted.
We order them on commission and de-
liver at catalogue prices.
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notice.!
LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORR

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS, La
June 5, 1897. 5
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 be made before
John W. Rhorer, U. s. Commissioner, at
min
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-06-26

Fresh eggs, chickens aui all country
produce at Fred. Il. Sandoz's.