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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-04-24
Port Barre.

Holy week was duly observed here by
the Catholic congregation of this place
The lenten season being over, the
young people of Port Barre enjoyed n
surprise party given last Sunday even
ing at the home of Mrs. Louis Melancon
Water still rising slowly.
We are enjoying beautiful sp,ine
weather and farm work is rushing.
Mr. Preston Reynolds aud sisters,
Misses Louise and Sarah, spent Sunday
IN Washington, The guest of Miss Alzina
Lalanne.
Our charming Port Barre teacher, Miss
Lou Mudd, left for Opelousas last
Thursday, returning Sunday evening.
Messrs. J. II, Melancon, Ben Melan-
con, JOS Dejean and daughter, Miss
Stella. and Miss Augustine Melaucon,
were in Opelousas last Saturday.
Messrs: Joe Gibson, Ed. and NJ. Don
gieux, Sidney Reynolds and Misses
!rma and Caroline Dongienx, of Wash
lngtoD, were visitors in Port Barre last
Sunday.
Rev. Father Mailluchet visited Ope-
lonsas and Washington last Monday.
Misses. Bertha Saizau, Utah New
church, Phila and Maggie Robin and
Messrs. Placide and Alcee Robin were
visitors in Opelousas last Monday.
Mr.. c. Hebert was in Port Barre on
business last Thursday and Monday.
MIR. Gustave Genin. of New Orleans,
passed through Port Barre on business
last Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alexandra Castillo, of
Rayne, are in Port Barre since last Sat-
urday visiting friends and relatives.
Messrs. F. A. Dejean and August
Robin. of LeoDville, attended mass in
Port Barre Easter Sunday.
DR.. j. L. Corbett and wife were visit
ing relatives in Mamou last week.
CAL
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-04-24
Big Thing for Live Oak.

1t was curious sight Saturday even
ing on the south side of the railroad to
see what at first seemed to be train of
cars going down the street; but upon
closer examination it proved to he the
mammoth outfit of G. A. Lowry which
consisted of a 30 horse power Dissert
traction engine, II portable saw mill, Il
lot of gang plows, harrows and a seeder
all loaded on wagons and strung out
like regular train. The outfit that
600 pounds. Mr.. Lowry says he will
use the engine, first for blowing; it hav-
ing IA inch gang pillow which attaches
to it, and to that he attaches disc, be-
hind the disc harrow and behind the
barrow seeder, so with one haul a
strip of 7 feet wide is plowed, pu!ver-
lied and planted. How is that for rice
planting.-Jenpings Record.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-04-24
An Exchange of Compliments.

Our very ancient friend John McGratIl
Major General of the U. c. ", has. like
the balance of humanity, suffered
enough in this world from it's ordinary
Affections without being prosecuted by
newspaper artists. That picture of John
10 the Daily States was an inexcusable
infiiction, for, at no time. either in an-
cient or modern times, has he looked so
internally uEl " and sour as that picture
makes him. Sne 'em for damages, John.
-CapitaS Item.
You arr too hard on the States, Will.
liam, ami we feel certain you will
change eJpur opinion wAen we assure
you,at'.aC the publication Of that Gin
feIdallY ugly" picture was the result of
an awkward mistakeg You see, cuts of
ordinary individuaairlike you and 1. are
kept by ,,S rAAao1rJ~and when one was
needed of the major general of the U.
c. ", the foreman, in hurry, ran his
hand in and pulled out a likeness of the
editor of the Capital Item. and this ac.
counts for the ugliness. We are hourly
expecting an apology from the States
for the injury done us.-Baton Rouge
Truth.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-04-24
EVNoC WVVO1kW AN
Adj. Gen. and Chief of Staff.

"The airship sighted in the West
says the St. Louis Republic, sis fake
The aerial monster was manufactured
originally in New York of papier- mache
and ordinary balloon material to adver-
tise certain brand of cigarettes. When
it was set free at Denver some wine
merchants and other mercantile gentleA
men infringed the patent and mad<.
some papier- mach6 balloons for their
own use. That is why the airship has
been seen at 80 many places at the same
time. There is more than one OF them
in the sky, and the cigarette balloon is
not the only light in the heavens by any
means. The whole thing is clever ad-
vertising dodge, invented jointly by
parties in New Y York and Chicago.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-04-24

Americans are tile most inventive peo-
pls on earth. To them have been is
sued nearly 6OO.OOO patents, for more
than one third Of all the patents issued
in the world. No discovery of modern
years has been Of greater benefit to
mankind than Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhpa Remedy, or has
done more to relieve pain and suffering.
j. w. Vaughn, OF Oakton, KY, says: II
have used ChamberIain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhea Remedy in my family for
several years, and find it to be the best
medicine I ever used for cramps in the
stomach and bowels. For sale by j. III.
Huston and j. Lassalle, Druggists.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-04-24

Tournament costumes for Maids of
Honor can be any in which the maid
looks best, the only extra requirement
being an embroidered cap fitting over
the head like bonnet and dropping at
sides. or a black lace mantilla dropping
from head over shoulders. Red or other
bright contrasting colors should, by
preference, he used in making up the
costume. Tho Maids of Honor will be
given an opportunity Of attending the
last rehearsals SO as to tlIorouehly un-
derstand the minor details of the davis
program SO that there need be no hitch
in tho proceedings
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-04-24
Personal.

Mr.. Lazare Levy, of New Orleans, was
in town on business this week
w. W. Duson, Esq, of Crowley. was
here this week on business trip.
DR.. r. NJ. Littell, of New Orleans, is
here on business before the district
court.
Messrs. E. D. Sanders and B. Titche'
members Of the New Orleans bar, are
attending court at this point.
We bad pleasant call Monday from
Mr.. d. j. PelIerin, the courteous and eff
ficient agent of the S. p. r. r. at WASH
ington, La.
Mr.. S, D. Roberts. of Opeloqsas, is
visiting his brother, Mr.. H. r. Roberts,
City Marshall of fAlexandria.-Louis
DeLp0crat.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-04-24
THEOPHILE sOH,EAu
NOTICE,

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS La,
March %, 1897. s
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 B Bloon-
field. U. s. Commissioner at Opelousas, La, on
Monday, May 10. 1897, viz:
AZELIEN FRUGE,
WI hnade Homestead Entry No. ls.O79 for the
Ell u WI Sec. 9, TIP. 5, 8 R l west
He amos the following witnesses TO Prove
his continuous residence upon and cutiva,icr
OF said land, viz:
Adolphe Dugas, Onezime Aucoin. Jr.. Emile
Reed, Villeneuve Ledoaux all of St Landry
parish, Louisiana.
g. Med. BRUMBY.
March II, 1S97-6t ) Register.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-04-24
DISEASES OF THE SKIN.

The intense itching and smarting Incl
dent to eczema, tetter, salt-rheum, and other
diseases of the skin is instantly allayed by
applying Chamberlain's Eye and Skin
Ointment. Many very bad cases have been
permanently cured by it. 1t is equally
efficient for itching piles and favorite rem
edy for sore nipples; clapped hands, chill
plains, frost bites, and chronic sore eyes.
For salc by druggists at 25 cents per box.
TryDr. Cady's Condition Powders, they
are Just what horse needs when i'll bad condi-
ton. Tonic, blood purifier and vermifuge.
For sale by Jas. H. Houston and J. Lassalle
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-04-24

Applications from ex- x-Corfcderates to
march by companies in the Graut par
ade and the invitation extended by the
committee of management to the few
living Confederate officers of distinction
to join in doing honor to the memory of
the Union General, show how COM
pletely the issues of the war Of secession
have been outgrown and how the larger
pride in reunited country has taken
possession of al sectioF,s.-New York
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-04-24

Capt. E. T. King, who is employed by
the police jury to compile the commerce
Of this parish in order to submit a re-
port to congress of the business done in
the Teche section, with view of secur-
ing an appropriation from the national
government for the Improvement of
that stream its entire length, WAS circu-
lating Oh our streets this week. Capt.
King has completed bis report for Iberia
parish.-St. Martiusville Messenger.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-04-24

The trial of the officials Of the Amer
lean bank, Of New Orleans, for lootipg
that institution, reveals come astound-
ing facts and disc!oses degree of tur-
pltude appalling to contemplate in
trusted semi-public officials. Gardes,
Girault and Underwood made ducks
and brakes of the depositors' money
without the least hesitancy, and they
should be convicted and sentenced to
put in the remainder of their lives in
one Of Uncle Sam's peDitentiaries.-
gar Planter.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-04-24
Mrs. A. Inyean. residing at 720 Henry

Mrs. A. Tween, residing at 72O Henry
ST., Alton, H., suffered with sciatic
rheumatism for over eight months. She
doctored for it nearly the whole of this
mended by friends, aud was treated by
the physicians, bat received no relief.
She then used one and half bottles Of
Chamberlain's Pain Balm, which effect
ed complete cure. This is published
at her request, as she wants others
similarly afflicted to know what cured
her. The 25 and 80 cent sizes for sale by
j. II. Huston and j. Lasaile, Druggists
-%N4%-
pinonc ITO hu1oc o,Yro oon cfirafinn
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-04-24

The police jury of Rapides parish has
passed an ordinance exempting the
Gulf, Louisiana g. Great Northern rail-
road from parish taxation for a period
OF ten years in the event that the road
be constructed to Alexandria 10 the
Immediate future.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-04-24

Spring and SIMMER goods are being
received every day at Fred L. Sand0z,
for ladies, gents, misses and children.
Call around and ask the clerks to show
them to You. Different styles and differ
snt colors. You are bound to find some
to suit you.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-04-24

BROwN.-"Where've you been, Jonesf
JoNEs.-"I've been down at H0uston,s
drug store and drank glass of Smiths
Red Messina." BRowN.-"You look 90
happy, I thought that was the cause"
It is delicious and Gains the nerves.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-04-24

Aes. Father Eugberink announced
|Iam the pulpit on Sunday that the
sllalng of another Catholic church in
VIVID is now fact. and that it will
esssctea in the near future. He also
~ mat Pc would head the subscrip-
w i. Ilet with 80. eco. We understand it
wv intention to put up an elegant
e0efn building 10 central location.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-04-24

The party lasl, hf no longer any ter
ror for a genuine American citizen in
municipal nun, elections T4ste was time
when strong party reaYssr could crack
party party up up I to 1.-The, the COILS like 50 many
those days are passed tgy men take the
papers, read and underlaand them and
vote according TO their own Judgment.
Cleveland Plain Dealer, Dem.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-04-24

silie three first days OF this week were
|fadrely taken up by the suit between
Id TWO local banks concerning the
Of a deposit certificate of
euN originally issued to Julius Meyers.
|dse testimony 50 far given throws con-
,aerabie light on the loOting of the St.
sandfy Bank, resulting in its failure.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-04-24

The genial idiots who have been bus
lily engaged for some time past in writ
ing the obituaries of the democratic
party and the free silver advocates,
must feel badly after reading the news
of the municipal elections this week.
Abbeviile MeridiOnal.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-04-24

The grand excursion which leaves
New Orleans for Opel0usas on Saturday,
May /, will undoubtedly bring large
crowd, as the rates for the round trip
are remarkably low from New Orleans
$3; from Morgan City $2; from New
Iberia 81; from Lafayette so cents.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-04-24

Ex-senator D. w. Voorheeslef Iudi-
ana, "the tall sycamore of the Wabash"
died in Washington City on the ytf: In
his death we have lost one OF the ablest
and most notable men in the councils of
the nation.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-04-24

We take pleasure in directing the at.
asion 0i our readers to the advertise.
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snotler column. 1t is the almost
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so nave had experience with type
49, 5ss that the Smith Premier leads
~ @ As 70 every essential feature that
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slng machine. Mr.. b. j. Pellerin,
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I'D gIeasure in furnishing full inform
g those Interested.