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The Opelousas courier., 1897-12-25
A Trip to Mexico.

" far the most delightful voyage
I saat VI. can be made on the American con-
nuent ls q trip TO Mexico. which can
noW NV pe done at moderate expense, with
nsaie inconvenience and over a route that
Noted for it's magnificent scenery and
sany places of interest from the b0r-
WSpIs O. the United States to the City of
any OF our readers desire to visit
~ wonderful country. either for pleas
rse or business, they will learn some
ssng snHlng 70 their advantage by leaving
sseiE = address at this Office or calling on
sa .o publisher without delay, when they
49, learn further particulars. There ls
~, ~ inter IN Mexico, aud the climate is
1s'su a. All seasons of the year.
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IN NEMOR1AsH.

Died, after lingering illness, at the residence
of his daughter, Mrs. Abel Cheuevert, at Cot
tonport, La, Oh the Goth of November. at the
age of 62 years, months and days, Jean Divide
Dolnas, a native of Clermont Ferrand, Meuse,
France. His parents emigrated with him to
Marksville, La. when he was only seven years
old on attaining his majority he became nat
urallzed and was always a devoted citizen Of
his adopted country, Zealously interested in the
changes and vlcissitudes of government At
the outbreak of the civil war he served as Cd
Lieutenant ill the French company of "Chas-
seurs II pied" Johnson's Battalion.
On the return of peace he was for many years
Public School teacher; afterward successive
", Member Of the Police Jury, Postmaster and
Magistrate ill the Parish of Avoyelles, all of
which offices he filled with credit to himself and
to the satisfaction of the Government and pub
lie concerned.
Three years ago, he removed to St. Landry
Parish, where he again elected to the
Magistracy, occupying this Office at the time CT
his death. A strictly honest man, a courteous
gentleman, and devoted friend, he leaves this
world sincerely regretted by his family and a
large circle of friends and acquaintances in
both parishes
We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the
bereaved family, and hope that God, in His
mercy, may console them in their deep sorrow.
Peace to his ashes! ID.
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Christmss Excursions.

Excursion tickets from all points in
Texas to points in Louisiana, Missss-
ippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, ks'en-
nessee, Kentucky, North Car i,lina,
South Carolina and Virginia VIII be
sold via Southern Pacific December 21st
and 22d, 1897. good for return within 30
days from date of sale, at rate of one
fare for the round trip.
Local tickets from and to any point
on line will he sold December 23d, Gath,
25th, 3Oth, 31st, 1897, a nd January 1st,
1893, good to return up to January Sd,
1898, at rate Of one aud third fare.
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The following terms of court have
been fixed by Judge DupTe for the
Parish of st. Landry during the year
1898:
A criminal term beginning on the
first Monday Of February.
A civil term beginning on the second
Monday in April.
A criminal term beginning on the
second Monday of September.
A civil term beginning the second
Monday Of December.
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General Gordon, commander Of the
Confederate Veteran Association. has
issued an order selecting July 1923 as
the dates for the next reunion, which
is to meet at Atlanta. Ga. The dates
are anniversaries of the battle Of Peach
Tree Creek, Manassas and Atlanta.
The general announces that there are
1910 camps in the association and appli-
cations have been received at headquar-
ters for papers for $50 more.
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The weather has been simply horrible
during all the week; it has rained
every day; our streets and side walks
(?) are covered Will, mud and slush,
aud to cap the climax the cold wave
struck here Wednesday morning,
followed Thursday by some sleet. and
at the time of going to press. Friday
noon. the prospects for change are
ANYTHING but bright.
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NOTICE !!

notice.!
LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS, LA,
Nov. Q, 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 Alfred
Pavy Clerk of the District Court, at Opelou-
sas, La, on Dec. 20, 1897, viz:
ANDREW j. CARPENTER,
who made Homestead Entry No. 1865 for the
SW4 of Sec. 20. Tp.2, 8 of r East LOUISIANA
me ridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of, said land, viz:
Samuel Haas, Stephen Deville, Addison
Johnson, William johnson, of Bayou Chicot,
La.
g. Med. BRUMBY.
Nov. 10, 1876 Register.
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d. X. Breazeale, the we'll known mill
wright, will make Opelousas his head
quarters for some time to come, and is
prepared to undertake any work in his
line. Orders through the postotfice will
have prompt attention.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-12-25

A wagon passed through Northern
Kansas recently bearing this inscrip-
ton Colorado and irrigation, Kansas
and stagnation, PopuIistic administra-
tion and damnation. Tm going to my
wife's relation and make no demonstra-
fiop y
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JUDICIAL ADVERTISE MENT:,.
NOTICE..
LAND OFFICE NEW ORLEANS.


LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS. La,
Nov. II, 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 f. North
Cullom, y. s. Commissioner at Bayou Chcot,
La., on December, 80, 1897, viz:
BENARD HENRY,
who made Homestead Entry No. 1929, for the
M. of s. Ell of Sec. 10, TIP. 3, south of range 1
West. Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of, said land, viz:
John Henry, Saml M. Peters, Landry Henry
Joseph Clark, of Bayou Chicot La.
G. Med. BRUMBY,
Nov 90, 1s97-6t. Register.
NOTICE. Land Office at New Orleans
~ Nov. IT, 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 be-
fore E. North Cullom. u s. Commissioner, at
Bayou Chicot, La, on Dec 80, 1897, viz:
DANIEL w. PARNELL,
who made homestead entry No 1861, for the
W. OF N. E.4 and s. E.3 OF N. Ell and N. WI Of
s. E.4 of Sec. 8, TIP. 4, g. of R. West, Louisiana
Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of, said land VIZ:
Leon johnson, John Bond, Martin Bond,
Richard Odom, of Bond P. o., La.
G. MCD. BRUMBY,
Nov. 30. 1897. ct. Register
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Tie bright and fascinating Miss
Susie Walker entertained few
friends last night at her home with
progressive euchre in honor of the
Misses Ogden, two beaming little
Opeousas FAIRIES, who are visiting
her. MessIs. LeBleu, Mccoy and
Ed Mccormick were present and
engaged in the pleasures of the
Charles Press.
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Ali. exceedingly satisfactory and testifying
favorably to the benevolence of the Convent
patrons and benefactors, as well as to the gem
erosity of the gentlemen and their friends who
so materially aided the undertaking.
May the good wishes suggested by the ap-
preaching Festivals and lntesified by graft
tnde for the above liberality. be for each and
all fully realized.
May happy and prosperous New Year.
laden with spiritual and temporal blessings
mentioned May many future m " Years nsp Of use use
fulness and enjoyment, p,feede here below, the
happy eternity implored for these noble friends
by their respectful benefciares.
THE SISTERS MARIANITEs OF HOLY CROSS,
Academy of the I'm. Conception,
Opelousas.
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.A-D31-

The Parish Sunday School Association
will hold its Annual Convention Tues
day and Wednesday 28th and Goth inst,
ut the Bellevue NJ. Z. Church. 1t is
hoped every Sunday School in this
parish will be represented.
II. j. THRELKELD,
Sec. Protein.
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g Dae .

The town of Dornstetten, in Wurtem
berg. has its funds SO we'll invested that
the III kaoitants, instead Of paying taxes,
receive IL bonus Of $25 each annually !;
besides free fire wood and free use of
land for raising vegetables.
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NOTICE.

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS. La, I,
Nov. IT, 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 E. North
Cullom, U. 8. Commissioner at Bayou Chlcot,
La, on Dec. 30th, 1897, viz:
EUZEBE GUELLORY,
who made Homestead Entry No 1415s, for the
Lots and and ST OF s. Wa Section &c. TIP.
2, s. X. East La Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of, said land, viz:
Lewis Tubre, Frank Pendergrast, Griffith
Thompson, John Tubre. of Bayou ChicOt. La
GEO. MCD. BRUMBY,
Nov. 20, 1S97-6t Register.
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Who is youiyfriend 7 Surely not the
afugRist whY5shargss you such excess
I've prices oEsprescriptions when he has
you ~ his p6Gsr-sick in bed-that it
tle blow.
Ask your friend who has had dealings
Y nith Z. q. Smith, aud he will tell you
e 2 the most reasonable druggist he
ever dealt with.
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hesldence for rent in Opelousas, in a
deelrable part of town. House large
ana roomy with outbuildings and am
pie grounds. Possession given imme-
diately. Apply at THE Office.
This place is within five blocks OF
tae High School. about three blocks
rom Catholic Church and same dis
lance from SVhnyside Park.
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NOTICE.. Land Office at New Orleans,
~ Nov. IT, 1s9T.-Notice is hereby given that
the following named settler has filed notice OF
her intention to make final proof in support OF
fore +. North Culllom, U. s. Commissioner, at
Bayou Chicot, La, Oh Dec 80, 1897, viz:
WIDOW ELIZA v. LESTER,
who made Hid. Entry No. 1S454 for the Ell
of SW4 and WI of 8. Ed Section 7, Township 2,
s. r. East, La. Meridian.
She names the following witnesses to prove
her continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of, said land, viz.
Joseph B: Singleton, John L. Stewart. Will
liam NJ. Guy, William Smith, OF Turkey
Creek P. O., La.
G. Med. BRUMBY,
Nov -. 1897. Register.
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Santa Claus basket is too heavy at
Mrs. Larcade's. She proposes to un-
load it with the cheapest prices. All
toys and novelties reduced to price
mat will astonish you. Also for the
holidays, the Millinery Department
Will be reduced. Don't fail to come
and see it. Dec. 10. 2t.
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Ii you'd see Santa Claus, for the HOl-
Idays prime, go to Fred L. Sandoz with
your change every time. He will tell
you the news-show you suits, hats and
ab0es which none will refuse, know
ing well they can't loose.
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FOR SALE.

An improved town property, consisting OF
two lots of ground, good frame residence OF
rooms, n corner store and outbuldings, situ
ated on Court Street. Price and terms reas
enable. Apply to
FELIX LESAsSIER,
Nov. 49, 1897. Opelonsas.
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have the finest assortment OF styf-
ish hats for gents ever brought to Ope-
lousas, and will make the price SO low
that they will all 60 before New Years.
Call early and get the pick.
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Local Holiday Excursion Rates
From and to all points on Southern Pa
cific, Dec. 23rd, Gath and 25th, Both and
31st and January 1st, good for return
Jan'y. 3sd, 1898, at rate of one and one
third fare for the round trip.
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s. 10 winding up their affairs for the
year we trust our delinquent subscribers
will not forget US. We want our dues,
and have as much right toexpect full
settlement as any other class OF business
n1As
The Opelousas courier., 1897-12-25

Il Call and see that magnificent stock OF
Holiday Goods at Fred. L. Sandoz's-
Dry Goods and Groceries, as we'll as
Fancy Go0ds-all gong at astonishingly
low prices.
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Christmas Present.

Never before has such an assortment
of Xmas goods been brought to this city.
Prices low. Call and examine before
purchasing elsewhere. at Fred l..
SanIoZ's.
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While ws are not making any great
pFetentiOns for Holiday trade, We have
Got a fine line of Lasell's Perfumes and
Toilet Waters which we will dispose OF
az reasonable prices. Smiths City Drug
The Opelousas courier., 1897-12-25

Lawyers who have briefs to print are
respectfully reminded that the COURIER
Printing Office is thoroughly equipped
TOT the prompt execution of that kind
% work. and guarantees satisfaction
goth as to quality and price.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-12-25

NOTICE.-I now represent the Barn
ards Plantation Rice HulIers and
Graders, which makes merchaDtable
rice. Parties contemplating purchasing
one of these machines, should address
the undersigned for price and terms.
S. Il. BRODHEAD,
Jeanerette, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-12-25

II you want to purchase a beautiful
Christmas present for your father or
mother, brother or sister, uncle or aunt
or cousin or friend, go to Remi Morn
hinyeg's Jewetry Store.
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Idon't need a type foundry to adver-
tise my stock of Holiday Goods-coms
and see--bOth goods aud prices speak
for themselves. FRED. l.. SANDOZ
The Opelousas courier., 1897-12-25

LaselFs Perfumes have a worldwide
reputation and are acknowledged by
cODnossieurs to be the best.
To be procured only ut Smiths City
Drug Store.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-12-25

The inclement weather during tue
week, with muddy streets aud bOggy
roads, all combined to cut the holiday
trade down to small proportions in Ope-
lousas,
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Fancy Gonds, including groceries,
selected specially for the holidays, at
Fred. L. Sandal. No fancy prices.
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NOTICE.

All persons indebted to me will please call
and settle in full by December 25th, 1897, else I
will be forced to place your account in the
hands of collector. A. C. SKILES.
Opelousas, Dec. IL, 1S97-4t
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The COURIER is prepared to do all
kinds of job work cheap for cash. Come
aud let us tell you about it before yon
20 elsewhere.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-12-25

L. C. Smith has got in large supply
of drugs aud patent medicines and
wants you to try him and see how reas-
enable his prices are.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-12-25

Just what will please your best girl
one Of those Beautiful Powder Boxes
at Smiths Drug Store,
The Opelousas courier., 1897-12-25

Anyone having good second hand
upright piano for sale or rent: VIII nnd
a customer by applying at this office.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-12-25

One Bohon gelding, coming 2 years old two
gran nddaughters of Nutwood ; three one and
two year old, pure bred. Jersey Bulls one or
two Jersey cows. either fresh in milk or
with calf. Apply for price and particulars to
DR.. l.. DAILY. Shuteston, La,
Dec. ls, 4t miles south of Opelousas.
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@. where did yon get that hat? At
Fred l.. Sandnz's, of course, where the
assortment ia complete and prices low
81
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The COURIER wishes its readers, one
and all, Merry Christmas and Hap
nv New. Year.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-12-25

Miss Bertha Saizan and Miss Phiio-
meme Robin, of Port Barre were 10
town Thursday.
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NOTICE OF FINAL TABLRAU.

NOTICE OF FINAL TABLEAU.
ESTATE OF EMERAND LANDRY.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT
ST. LANDRY. No. 5475.
Whereas, Edgar Landry, of the parish of
st. Landry, administrator OF the estate Of Eme-
rand Landry, deceased, has filed final tableau of
classification OF debts, distribution OF funds and
final account of administration of said estate,
accompanied by his petition praying for the
homologaton of the same
And, whereas, the prayer of said petition has
been granted by an order of court hearing date
Dec. Is, 1897.
Now therefore. notice is hereby given to all
persons interested to make opposition to said
tableau, to file same in writing, in my Office in
the town of OpelOusas within the time requlr-
ed by law, why the said tableau should not be
homOlogated and confirmed.
A. PAVY,
Dec, 18, '97 Clerk.
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We want your advertisement. and
will be glad to do your job printing
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WANTED

young or middle aged man of energy an,
ability, who can furnish horse and harness
good references and give small honesty bond
to sell Singer Sewing Machines and collect &C
counts. No capital required
Apply to
THE SINGER MANUFACTURING CO.,
No. 93l and 933 Canal Street,
Dec 25-2tI New Orleans.
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See A. c. Skiles for Lumber, Shingles
Bricks. Lime, Sand and Cement.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-12-25

Hats-tlie finest assortment in town.
at Fred L. SandoZ's store, Bridgevile.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-12-25

WANTED.-A cook for small family !;
also yard boy. Apply at this office.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-12-25

TURKEYS-A fine lot of fat turkeys
for sale at Fred. L. Sandoz.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-12-25

See advertisement Wanted" in an
other column.
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Safety deposit boxes for rent at the
St. Landry State Bank.
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JUDICIAL ADVERTEsEsHE
DUBI.HC SALE.
ESTATE OF ALPHONsE LEVY.
No. $3.50.
PROBATE COURT-PARIsH OF ST. Ian,
DRY. LA

BY virtue of an order of the Honorable the
District Court in and for the parish Of st. Ian
dry, there will be sold at public auction, to the
last and highest bidder, by the undersigned or
any other duly qualified auctoneer, at the
front door of the court house in the town %
OuelOuSaH on
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New Goods! Fresh Stock!!
At Smiths City Drug Store, Opelousas
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Life size Portrait for Toe at Threl-
keld's.
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Photos FREE at Threlkeld's. Call
and see.
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CARD OF THANKS,

The undersigned offer sincere thanks to their
kind Pastor, Rev. J. b. Engberink, to Rev. E.
LvOreil. to their pupils and to the kind friends
generally whose interest and contributions
| rendered their late entertainment d financial
success.
Thanks are especially due the good ladies'
who so earnestly labored despite their various
obstacles; hard times, inclement weather and
other innumerable incOnvenences which
yielded readily to their perseve-ing energy
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JUDICIAL ADVERTISEMENT
NOTICE OF ADMHNISTRATEO
ESTATE OF PINTARD DAVIDSON WILL
LIAMS.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
No. 5495.

Whereas, Wilson P. Goodloe, of st. Landry
parish, has applied by his petition to be ap-
pointed administrator OF the estate OF Pm
tard Davidson Williams, late Of the parish OF
ST. Landry; .
Now therefore notice is hereby g,vep to all
parties interested to make opposition to said
Office in the town of Opelousas, in ten days
from the present notice.
A. PAVY,
Dec. Is, 1897. Clerk.
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NOTICE OF TABLEAU.
ESTATE OF OLIVIER GUILLORY, JR.
No. -.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT,
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.

Whereas Don Macauley and Edvina Ardoin.
of the Parish OF st. Landry. Joint administra-
tors. have filed tabeau of the classification
of debts of said estate, accompanied by their
petition praying for the hOmOlogaton OF the
same;
And whereas. the prayer of said petition has
been granted by order of court bearing date
Dec. 10, 1897.
Now, therefore notice is hereby given to all
persons interested to make opposition to said
tableau, to file the same in writing in my office
in the town of Opelousas, within the time re-
quired by law, why the said tableau should
not he homologated and confirmed.
A. PAVY,
Dec. 18, 1897. Clerk.
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Mud and slush everywhere.
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A merry Christmas to all.
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NOTICE OF INTERPRETATIONS.

NOTICE OF ADMsNaSTRATIO
ESTATE OF ETIENNE THEOBART TH1BO-
DEAUX AND EUGENE BIHM.
No. 1896.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT,
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
Whereas, Theodule Thibodeaux, OF the
parish of st. Landry, has applied by his
petition to be appointed administrator OF the
estate of Eticnne Theobart Thibodeaux and
Eugene Bihm, deceased, late OF the parish Of
St. Landry; ;,
Now therefore notice is hereby given to all
parties inter .sted to make opposition to SAID
appoin tment, to file the same in writing in my
Office in the town Of Opelousas, in ten days
from the present notice.
ALFRED PAVY,
Dec IS, 1907. CLERK.
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Circus in town to-day.
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FOR SALE CHEAP,

Nov. 10, 1897.
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Dec 25-2t
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the following described property, t"-Wit:
| certain tract of land near the junction oi
| BayOus Chicot and C0cOdric, being the e OF
sW3, the Wa Of set. the scl OF set and Lots Nos
two t2), three ~ and six (G) of section B. Il. 3
s. X. +, containing 2s2 SO 100 acres, acquired
| by Alphonse Levy from the State of Louisiana
as per Patent No. 1856 dated June %. 1893; Pat
ent No. 5l68, dated July 5, 1894, and Patent No
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Dec. 1s, '97
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1897-02-17

Gosh. said man who was trying
TO read a newspaper IN the trolIy car.
The English language Is spoken BIZ
125. .000. 900 persons"
Its mighty funny Il can't be spoken
In my family. then" said the man With
a lapful OF bundles. MY wife talks
baby talk. my io-year-old boy runs to
hog Latin and my iS-year-old daughter
is devoted TO Chimmie Fadden."
Then the man with the bundles
sighed and looked sadder.-Cinclnnatl
Enquirer
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1897-02-17
AS OTHERS SEE US.
An American. Two japanese. and n Di.l
OF rntatne..

OF Potatoes
From the American Kitchen Maya
zine. Even those who desire 10 be
strictly accurate so netimes erect their
story from a single instance. as a geol-
ogist conceiyes the framework OF
long-extlnct animal from one bone.
The fallacy Of so doing Is well illus
trated by the following story told TO
the writer by one Of the participants:
Few years ago two japanese gentle
men OF high standing we're travelling In
the United States. and. among other
places, visited large and widely
known mandatory. They were after
ward invited by the senior member OF
the firm 10 lunch with him. ColoEel NJ.
was also OF the party. Il happened
that the first food placed on the table
was a dish Of fried potatoes. and as
the manufacturer enthusiastically ex-
plained his business TO his guests he
unthinkingiy took a piece OF potato
from the dish with his fingers and ate
Il. A second and third piece followed.
The japanese listened politely. but
Colonel VI. observed that they were
closely watching their hosts method
OF eating. The colonel has a keen
sense Of humor. and he at once decided
that he would follow his friends ex-
ample and see what the others would
do. He did so. and instantly both
japanese made a dive for the dish. and
thus they sat eating potatoes with their
fingers. presenting. Il Is to be feared.
the appearance OF four men who had
had nothing to eat for n long while.
and expected never TO get anything
again. VIII II be surprising II In q
future japanese book on America this
breach OF good manners shall nnd a
place as an American custom?
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1897-02-17
sub.erIhInr for NetropolItnn Pnn.r.

Subscribing for metropolitan Papers
The coming year will be crowded
with big news events and happen
ings, the details Of which everyone
is Interested in national and foreign
affairs will went to read. The best
Western newspaper published Is the
Semi-Weekly Republic of St. Louis.
Il is only 81 n year, and for that
amount IL will send two papers n
week to any address for one wear.
The Republic daily is Sc a year, SO
for six months or S1.5O for three
months.