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The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-30
Death of Charles N. Ealer.

AS we go to press on Friday morning
we learn of the death of Charles n
Ealer. one of the Oldest residents of this
vicinity. He was "A years and 81 days
of age. Deceased, who was IL resident
of this town since November 5. 1916, was
intimately associated with tho history
ofsthe parish. He was Il man of fine
learning, and was prominent in all the
relations of life. He was a Mason of
high standing, being one of the life
members Of Humble Cottage Lodge ;
he was also member of the Odd Eel
low lodge. He was landmark, highly
respected by all who knew him, and his
death will create void that will not
easily be filled. His illness was of short
duration-only four days-and on yes
erday morning, at 10 o'cl ock, he pence
fully passed away. He leaves an only
child-Miss Effie-to whom the COU-
RIER extends its deepest sympathy III
her bereavement
The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-30

A new book "Knitting and Crochet
ing of Ga pages, over so original designs
illustrated, beautiful lace patterns,
shawls, hoods, jackets, etc, has been
published by I he Home, 141 Milk street,
Boston, Mass, and will be sent with a
subscription to that paper. The Home
is "a 'wentyphge monthly, filled with
original stories, literary and domestic
topics aud fashions. It's department of
fancy work is a special feature, new and
original designs each issue. The price
OF subscription is so cents per year, and
will include one of these books. AS Il
special inducelnent to trial snbsc,ibers,a "a
copy OF this book will be given with a
six months subscription. The price of
book is 25 cents, but Il six months sub
scription and the book combined will
he sent for only IS cents. Their annual
premium list for 1897 will be sent free
on application.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-30
A Success.

above the Clouds was produced at
Falk $ opera house last Saturday 10y Il
company OF amateurs from Opt!Ousas.
The audience WAS large one and very
attentive and Apprtclatlvt. The play
was performed in IL manner that would
have done credit to Il troupe of pro
fesslonals, and oar Optlousls friends
may feel proud OF their success on the
stage. The ladies and gentlemen com
posing this ~pendid company of anna
tenrs are ii very sociable and genial lot
at young people anH i; is the earnest
wish of oui boys and girls that they will
see mote of them il the future. They
not only treated the audience to an eX-
cellent performance, but greatly con-
tllbUtei to tie success OF the dance.
Our people had often heard Of the gal
liant sons ana fair daughters of old Opet
lnnsas. hnt mp Il, last Saturday had never
had an opportunity to Judge whether or
not their tnviabIr fame was deserved.
The wish now is general that Lafayette
and Opeiousas should know more of
each othcr.-Ihe Gazette.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-30
- % .

Capt. Z. a. Pharr. after five years ex-
perience in TIE New South building
association Of New Orleans, went into
Iberia building association and borrow
ed money with which to pay off the New
South and get rid of them. His reasons
for doing So We're because after five
years he could not get them to tell him
when lis stock would mature. They
would not do so although they lured
him into the association 10y printing
falsh0ods of his stock maturing in six
years and half. The Iberia. from its
inception, promised to mature in eight
and quarter years and has already
paid five series, A, b, G, d, E and series
+ is ready for settlement after the Goth.
We would like to know from any of
our readers, if any have stock in the
concern, if the New South has ever set
IA perod-nr a date-for liquidation of
stock. or if they are still doing biz by
indefinite and beautiful but unfulfiled
prOmises.-Iberian.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-30
The Prewitt Case.

A copy OF the decision in the PreWitt
case, which we have been permitted TO
read, dlscioses that the supreme count
reversed the rulings Of the district
court upon the following ground 1st,
That under act - of 1896 an accused
party has the right to demand the tax
ing or testimony in writing inr the pur-
pose OF ahneSIug same to Il bill of eX-
ceptons to establish whether or not
hostile demonstration had been made
upon accused. "a, That the accused
should have been permitted to recite
threats or the deceased, which had been
communicated to hn
There were sixteen bills of exceptions
taken IN the case, and fourteen of the
rulings Of the udge werc affirmed Iu
referring to the change Of venue which
the district attorney had characterized
as an insult to the presiding judge, the
supreme court says: "The district at
torney complains OF this application as
being In>nltlng 10 the presiding judge.
lhtle aie certain pcitlcns of it which
are exceedingly objectionable, not only
III respect 70 the judge, but as to other
matters. We have purpOSely abStaincu
from trausci! bIng tttem.'
referring to the rlgnt of an accused
patty to bring up for review the action
of the trial jnhge to his prejudice, they
lrlteratt he above conclusions and
again observe: AS matter OF course
such Il complaint should contain no
abusive, oppr"brlonS or incorporate ex-
pressl"ns.' From all of which it will
READILY appear that the district attur-
ney's position was sustained, when he
charged that the application for Il
change 0t venue was not cuuchen in
the proper language and had no place
ina the record. Whilst the supreme
court censnre> the judge and district
attorney in the police jury case, they
repr'mand the author OF This appllCa
ton III language equally as cenSorious.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-30

Not only in Delaware, but all over NE
world, the fight is being pushed, and the
day is near at hand when the politicians
will be compelled TO take up the single
tax issue. 1t is still new aud strange to
q, ost men. and consequently no poiti-
cal party cares to father it. But the
whole history Of the world shows that
issues are stronger than parties. In this
country the party that will eventually
take up the single tax will be the Dem
ocratic party, and the day VIII come
when Democrats Will be heard to claim
that it always was tue single tax party:
Great movements progress slowly until
in their last stages. The progress of the
single tax is still SLOW, but there are
some who predict an amazing change
shortly.-York lPa.) Gazette.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-30

The Masonic Temple at Chicago,
which is twenty stories high, is consid-
cred something of sky-scraper, but
plans and specifications are now being
drawn up for building in New York
which will eclipse anything the eyes of
man ever beheld The new structure is
to be ffty-n stories high, while six
story cupola will cap the giant building.
Additionally, it Will have seven sub
cellars, making grand total of seventy
two stories high
The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-30
II u Ds: T. MI.
DISTRICT CGSRT, PARISH OF ST LANDRY
Stay OF LOUISIANA
CORA (. COMEAU, WIFE, vs.. MARSHALL
= SrAGG, HUSBAND.

t'< :
Plaintiff sues - husband che deftirlnnD
| for amount of her n'Gaphernal rights, mo- ey
recSlNct by HIM and l1opertN OF hers, convert
Ell / ,iia use and dlsrOse,t Of and Tor dissoltl-
ton of the community of acIucts and ~Iina
re lStry OF her claims.
The evidence show, that lisr rights are ell
dangered. Defendant is sued by creditors for
moneys due by him.
1t Is clearly shown by the evidence that the
defendant received four thousand one hundred
and nincty-lwo and 44I1o0 dollars in money for
his wife, and it is also shown hy the evidence
that he received four thousand four hundred
and GlGhty-tWn dollars i'll value of stock; and
it is also shown that he has dlspos Il Of all his
stock; and 1t is also shown that defendant can
not pay all his liabilities and it is also shown
that the plalntlff has caused to be inscribed the
mortgage which law grants married women.
The law and the evidence being in favor of
plaintiff, it is ordered and decrced that tho
community between her and her husband be
dissolved; that she administration of
her parapherna cstate; T. 1t she have a iudS-
%sVt for eSnt 4oa hanareH AND
band that he txfaS,fNkage be recognized for said
amount frtsstY27th Nov, 1894, T.. extent of six
thousand Gps hundred and III y-eiyht and 0Giloo
dollars, an.f ~z2xtcnt of t,'%3alance t from the
18th N0veifs1--A 1896. Fehd defendant is de-
creed to pay costs.
Done, read and signeA in open Court at
Opelousas, this 29th December, 1896.
The word dollars in above was inserted be-
fore signing.
GILBERT H. DUPRF,
Judge 11th Jud. Dist. of La.
Filed Dec. 30, 1896
H. E. EsToRGE, Dy Clerk.
true copy
H. f. EsTORGE, by. Clerk.
Jan. 9, 1897.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-30

Persons who are troubled with indi-
pestion will be interested in the expert
ence of VIM. II. Penn, chief clerk in the
railway mail service at Des Molnes,
Iowa, who writes: "lt gives me pleas
ure to testify to the merits OF Chamber-
lain's Collie, Cholera and DiarSaea Ken :
edy. For two years have suffered from
severe attacks Of pain in the stomach
and bowels. One or two doses of this
remedy. never fails to give perfect re-
lief" Price 25 and so cents. Sold by
j. H. Houston, druggist, and J. Las
sale.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-30

VX7ANTED - SEVERAL FAITHFUL MEN
w or women to travel tor responsible eS>
tablished house iii Louisiana. Salary S7aO, pay
able SIS weekly and expenses. Position perTna-
nent Reference Enclose self-addressed stamp
ed envelope The National Star Building, Chi
c3rO,
The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-30

Dear reader, if you don't see what you
want, look through our advertising col
umDs and you may find some enteipris
ing merchant who believes in letting
the world know that he is up and doing
and ready for business There are some
such individuals left yet, and they de-
serve your patronage. because they try
to save you the trouble of hunting for
what you need they tell you where to
come and get it.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-30

We have madg out our subscription
aud other bills p to May 8, 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., 1897-01-30

When Il man steals IA shoulder of meat
tibet and is sent to jail. TNhe return of
the articles does not emusapuAe charge,
but if man uses the confidence placed
in him by his people and steals the pub
lie money he is defaulter, whose short
age is made good by bis bondsmen.
This may be all right to a certain ex-
teut, but the peoples interest demands
that big thief should go to Jail and re-
pent as well as the little one.-Franklin
News
The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-30

Al IL called meeting of Opclousas Lodge No.
3467, knights of Honor, held at Opelousas, Jan
25th, 1897, the following preamble and resOlu.
tions were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, The Supreme Dictator Of the uni
verse has seen fit i'll his wisdom to remove
from our midst our esteemed friend and
brother, L. S. F0ntenOt; and
Whereas, We testify to our sincere sorrow at
his demise, and our appreciation Of his worth
as ii man and Knight of Honor, therefore, be it
Resolved, That i'll the death OF Brother Il. s.
FOntenot Ope0usas Lodge has lost the services
of one who endeared himself to the order;
Resolved. That tender to the bereaved
family of our deceased brother our sincere
sympathy i'll their loss, and commend them to
the care of Him who Is the God of the widow
and the father OF The fathcress; and be it fur
ther
Resolved. That these resolutions be entered
in full upon the minutes OF the lodge and Il
copy of the same be sent to the family OF the
deceased, and also. that they be published in
the COURIER and the Clarion. Be it further
Resolved, That the lodge room be draped in
mourning and that the members wear the
usual badge for a period of thirty days.
Resolved. That Opeousas Lodge No. 1857,
Knights of Honor, tender their thanks and ap.
preciation to the knights of Pythias and
American Legion of Honor for attending
Brother T, S. Fontenot's funeral with us.
]. G. GEBHART.
f. A. BODEMULLER,
W. A. SANDOZ,
Committee.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-30
NOTICE.,

LAND OFFICE At NEW ORLEANS, LA,
January Is, 1897.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice of his intention
to make final proof in support OF his claim and
that said proof will be luade before b. Bloom
field, U. S. Commissioner at Opelonsas, La, on
March l. 1897 Viz:
OCTAVE; AKDOgE,
who made Homestead Entry No. II .948 for the
Nj Of S WI Sec 81, Up. s. K west.
He names the following witnesses ln prove
his continuous residence upon ana cultivation
/ said land, viz:
Achlle ID. Ardon, Ambrose johnson, Justin
johnson, Marius l.. Fontenot. all OF Bayou
Chlcot, ST Landry parish, Louisiana.
G.. Med. BRUMBY,
Jan. %, 1876 Register.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-30

We learn that extensive preparations
are being made for Il grand fancy dress
and masked ball to come off at SandOz
Opera House on Mardi Gras night,
March 2, and it has leaked ont that re-
Gently organized mysterious secret Or
ganization will make its first appear
ance on that occasional sort Of Mystic
Crewe, organized in Opelousas and en-
bracing some of the leading society gem
tlemen and ladies OF this town, WASH
ington, Grand Coteau and the adjacent t
country.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-30

The Storm King was frozen out OF the
northwest and made visit to the sunny
south on Monday last and as result a.
blanket of ice and sleet is all over the
southland. On Tuesday morning the
thermometer registered 26 degrees
above zero; Thursday morning it had
dropped to 90 degrees. but the wind
having ceased the cold did not seem so
intense.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-30

iHeio Is no means SO certain to max
the contribution, direct aud indirect, to
the public revenues proportionate to
the ability to pay" and to the benefit
received It's to levy all taxes upon land
ed property That simple system would
do away with much difficulty and cost
OF assessment and collection, would
correct IL vast amount at intuualty and
injustice, and would lift heavy bur
den from all business in which capital
is employed. But this is what tax com
mlssiUners and legislators never seem
to have reasoning power enough to see.
New York Times.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-30
Tribute of Respect.

The following resolutions were adopted by
the board of directors Of the st. Landry State
Bank on the death of its late vice-presdent,
the Hon. Theophile S. Fontenot:
Resolved That the board Of directors of the
st. Landry State Bank. have learned with deep
regret of the sudden death of their fellow dl-
rector and vice-president, the Hon. Theophile
s. Fontenot; and be it further
Resolved, That in his death this bank loses
one of its most efficient, honest ard conscien-
tious officers; and further
Resolved, That we join the people of this
parish in feelings Of sorrow at his death. which
removes from us IL good citizen, Il devoted
father, and an efficient officer; and further :.
Resolved, That this board extends to his
family its coincidence in their bereavement;
and lie it further
Resolved That these resolutions be spread
on the minutes of our proceedings, II copy be
sent to the family of the deceased, and copies
be furnished to the local press for publication.
T.. ID. EsTILETTE,
ANT. DIETLEIN,
j. T. STEWART,
Committee.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-30

Dr. Walter w. Duson departed We'd
nesday evening for San Antonio. Texas,
sylth the intention of making that city
5nis permapept home and open up for
ne practice of bis profession there. The
nneet wishes Of host Of friends go with
snlM " for success in bis new home
crowley Signal.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-30

Everything is in good shape for a
eood, glorious and brilliant celebration
OF Mardi Gras. The committee in charge
give. ns the assurance that the cele..
oration this year will be grander and
more gorgeous than all former celebra-
tlOns.-The Weekly Messenger.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-30

Printers in need of good newspaper
press can get one at bargain by ap-
plying at this Office soon. r. Hoe &
Co. make will print an S-column folio !;
is in fine condition can be seen in oper-
alton; and will be sold at half original
cost.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-30

The national editorial association
meets at Galveston, Texas, on February
10, and Secretary Of the Navy Herbert
has consented to order the battleshlp
Texas 10 be there at the same time. She
will receive the silver service from the
state of Texas while there.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-30

Our friend Lee Garland, who is now
dlstrict attorney, is filing his office
With zeal and ability and has managed
!ne state affairs in a manner highly sat
lsfactory to the general public. He is
very careful and u man of strict integ-
Creole-American.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-30
~
MONEY=fU LOAN.

OFFICE ST. LANDRY HOMESTEAD AND LoAN)
r SOCIATION,
OPELoUsAs Sept. 19th 1898
The undersigned is authorized by the Board
of Directors of the st. Landry Homestead and
Loan Association to offer to it's members loans
at eight per centum. For particulars aI,-
ply to J.. D. EST1LETTE,
President st. Landry II. & J.. Assn.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-30
STOVES RENOVATED.

The undersigned s 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 a new one, at small
expense. Orders left at V. Last rapes' black
smith shop, or at this office. will be promptly
attended to. j. l.. SPICER.
dec5-2m
The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-30

We are pleased TO learn that onr
promising young townsmaD, ALVIN y.
Price, whosjs attending college at Port
Gibson, Miss, has been elected captain
OF the military company of that town.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-30

It would be we'll for parties who are
under bond to appear before the Dis
tflct Court Monday, for District Attor-
1ey Garland has appointed an assistant,
VINO will call up and try criminal cases
e once. The assistant designated by
sMr. Garland is G.. w. DuRoy, Esq.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-30

Skating, sleigbing, and general "tom-
bOle F" in the snow was universal on
Monday and Tuesday. 1t was nothing
unusual to see promiscuous mass, OF
both sexes, rolling in the snow.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-30

Judge E. N. Cullom. sr., and his es-
Unable wife, of Opelousas, spent sew
erai days in town this week, the guests
Of their son. Judge E. N. Cullom, jr.-
MarksvilIe Review.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-30

The COURIER is prepared to do all
kinds of job work cheap for cash. Come
and let us tell you about it before yon
90 else where,
The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-30

Washington local tfent produced the
operatta Little Beep" at their opera
house last night ,6r the benefit of the
public schools of that village.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-30

All those who went to see "Onr COun-
Try Cousin" last year will be on hand at
Sandoz Opera House next Friday and
Saturday nights, and all those that
didn't go last year will not miss this
chance.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-30

The Sunny South in this section has.
been embellished with beautiful coat
of sleet and snow for several days past
It's pretty-but not comfortable.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-30

There will be preaching at the Presby-
terian church tomorrow (31sD at II
O'Clock a. H., by the Rev. Henry NJ
Wallace
The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-30

Parties having job printing done at
the COURIER office must remember that
We do work at very low figure but we
cannot do work on credit a. cash prices.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-30

For RENT-A comfortable residence
in the town of Opelorsas, situated near
the High School. Apply to
jy161 Jos. FIRNBERG.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-30

Constable Castain sold one hundred
and ninety bales of hay, seized from
Wm. TarbelI, for 35 to 45 cents a bale
abOnt half price.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-30

Charles w. DnRoy, attoinev at law
and notary public. Office on Bellevue
street, next door to Kenneth Baillio,
The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-30

Comic and sentimental valentines in
endless variety at Jacobs news stand.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-30

Z v. A nice lot of fresh dry goods, dress
goods, hats, shoes. notions, etc, just re-
ceived by Fred. L. SandoZ. Cheap.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-30

T. Anderson Jackson is able to be on
the streets again after sickness Of
abont two weeks.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-30

FIJI. Gilmore, editor of the Washing
ton Post, was in Opelousas on Saturday
of last week.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-30

For Sale--A comfortable Groom town
residence and lot, with outbuildings.
Apply to Mrs. D. Laas, at the Florence
House, Opelousas, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-30

Jacsbs assortment of valentines com.
prises everything up to date in that line
Cali and see his new stock
The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-30

sour Country Cousin at Sandoz
Opera House next Friday and Saturday
nights, February 5 and 6.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-30
DC o

Within the last decade the population
of Europe has increased by about 100000
600 of whom Russia contributed 12,510,-
900 and France only $1,000.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-30

For Sale-A secondhand carriage in
good order; will he sold very cheap,
Apply at this office. Z,
The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-30

Latest designs in fancy cards, envel-
opes, ETC., just received at this office.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-30

Get your supply of coal from j. B.
SandoZ. Best assortment and lowest
prices. Nov21
The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-30
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST LANDRY
STATE OF LOUISIANA

BY virtue OF writ of ticri facas issued
out of the Hon. the Eleventh Jualci;l District
Court OF the State of Louisiana, in ;fll for the
parish or st. Landry, i'll the above entitled and
numbered suit, and to me directed, | have selz-
ed and will proceed to sell ut public auction, to
the last ant highest bidder, at the principal
front door of the Courthouse. i'll the town of
Opelousas, i'll the parish of st Landry, on,
Saturday, February f:s, 1857,
at II o'clock Il. M, the following Described pro-
pcrty, to-Wlt:
certain tl-ct "r parcel of Land situated in
Prairie Mam0 \, III the parish of st. Landry.
being the WesS half of southeast quarter of
Sec. 70, 4. :. Y. | east, containing So 2lIl0O
acres, with all I've buildings and improvements
thereon. being Same property purchased by
SaInVlllc johnson from j. Meyers Il G., 18th
February. 1894, by act before o. III. Ttrwiillcrr
ana duly recorded in Conveyance Book Il No.
3. page 555, and IN Mortgage Book No. 81. y. Coz
Terms Cash.
II. H. DESHOTEI.S,
Jan. 9, 1897. Sheriff
The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-30
-e0N-N

The record that Judge Gilbert Dupre
has made thus far in bis term of office
can always be pointed to by his friends
without fear and without reproach. He
is faithful and conscientious in the dis
charge of every duty. His adminjstra-
ton is clean and unassailable, and while
be is unfaltering in his duty, it is always
executed with kindness bordering on
lenieDcy.-Crowley yCreole-Americau.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-30
FOR SALE.

town property, consisting of one town lot
good frame residence. rooms; small corner
store building and other outbulldings. situated
in a good neighborhood on;Main s5reet and will
be sold cheap either for cash or part credit
For particulars apply to Marie Lesasser or
to Felix Lesassie-, OpelOnsas. Oct10
The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-30

Freddie Won Eye, of Eola, was on a
short visit to friends in Opelousas this
week.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-30

Valentines Valentines at Jacobs
news stand.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-30
LOUIS OSCAR PROVOST,
SADDLE & HARNESS MAKEE

ALI work done with neatness and dispatch at
moderate prices. Saddles, Harness, Whips, etc,
for sale cheap. Shop at Joseph Eddy's, near
railroad, opposite old rice mill. Represented
by j. i. Provost. uct24-3m
The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-30

A criminal term of the District Court
opens here next Monday, February 1.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-30

Two weeks from tomorrow Sunday,
will be St. Valentines day.