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The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-18
ELOUSAS, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
Noticeable.

The saying is old, but ueyertheless
true that while politenesss costs moth
ing, 1t goes great way in all matters
OF business and social life. We do not
know whether the habit prevails i'm
other country towns, but it is a fact that
young men here have habit of ad !
dressing young ladies without the pref
ace OF MlSS to their names They NAV
not so intend it, but the neglect or fail
uIe to use it. is an unmistakable evi.
dence of tack Of politencss and good
0feedthg No gentleman, not related to
lady. by blood ties, should ever fail to
address one without pretixng Mss to
her name. Young men in Opelousas
nave fallen into the habit of calling
them, Helen, Sallie. Ida, Martha-with-
out having the politeness to saw Hiss
Helen, etc. They generally give it as
an excuse that they have been to school
With them, or been raised witk them.
This IS no excuse, and the younhladies
should not submit to it. 1t Sspws a
lack of respect If our young A,ents
who have this habit, were to takAsuch
Liberties with other young ladAs of
other towns or cities, members ii res
pected families. they would sion he
taught that their attentions cdAIh be
dispensed with. =
lhe young ladies who submit to such
familiarity, are to blame for it. They
have 1T entirely in their poweo to correct
1T. Let them but say to these impolite
young Othellos, "You mnst under
stand when you address me, that | am
Miss Motie and if you cannot afford to
be polite enough to so address me, I no
t'fy you that will leave the parlor."
Young ladies should never allow
young gentlemen to neglect this uni
,versal mark of politeness and good
breeding The habit is certainly not
pleasing to mothers and fathers.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-18

The people want IA change in our
election methods. They desire elec-
tiOns conducted in a manner above sus-
picion The way to do this is to hold a
constitutional Convention, enact suf-
frage qualification Of sufficient strength
to cut out a majority of the ignorant
vote, SO that intelligence may rule
thereafter. II this is not done at this
time, probably another opportunity will
never be offered. The white people
are dividing in this State politically,
and if suffrage qualification is not i'm
proved soon, chaos and confusion will
reign.-rown Talk.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-18

The temporary vacancy in the inter
mediate department of the town
schools, at the opening on Wednesday
last was filled by our young fellow
townsman, Mr.. Albert j. Dupuy, for
three days, in most satisfactory man.
ner Mr.. Dupuy is one of the promis-
ing young Louisiana teachers, and was
favored this summer with three APP
pointments to important schools. He
has accepted the position of assistant in
the Marksville High School and will
assume his duties on the first of Octo-
ber.-New Ibera Enterprise.
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Richard Keough.

The above named gentleman was ;
native Of Waxford Ireland, and de
parted this life last Sunday night a
his residence in this town, having
reached the age Of II years, S months
and II days.
His father, Stephen keough, immi
! grated to Texas about A. ID. 1888, will
about 300 others from Ireland They
were gwen large quantity of land, in
Refusio County. they settled there
but choloIa broke out, many died
some left and comparatively few re-
manned. Tho deceased was youns at
the time. His father was among those
who left powell's coIouy and returned
to Ireland. In the e|df,>a of two or
three years, our suJrsct caufaRo Ameri-
ca. In the inteari, Texas became in
7olvtd in her. az with Mexico, which
iesnlted ms rr independence Rich.
a.,t.,r-'th ,A father, settled az Eden
ton, N5Ian' Carolina,
In the course of time, ~ possessed
himself Of Il schooner and concln del to
spend bis life on the ncean His vessel
ran along the Atlantic coast to and
from the West India Islanhri When
our late war came on, he continued to
run Ills vessel, hut was at last captured
by L. >. War vessel His vessel
was taken to James River and GAS sold
by the government.
The deceased was conspicuous at
Eaenton, not alone for his seafaring
adventures, bnt for his activity IN the
erection Of Roman Catholic church in
Edenton. When he began the work it
was ridiculed and he was discoura ced.
But he persisted and at last succeeded.
His name is engraven there, as the
great originator of the work. In the
coHrse OF time his brother Patrick died
III this parish, without heirs, and Rich
ard came and settled in st. Landry.
The precise year of his advent is not
known to this writer. He married a
second wife here, a Mrs. -Guidry.
who survives him. His "Reminiscences
of the sea, Of the late war between the
States, and his vivid account of the
Irish colony in Refngio county, Texas
its adventures and difficulties, aa we'll
as troubles with the Comanche IN
hians who hung around the borders of
Powell's Irish colony, were very inter
estine
The old gentlemen was a devout
Catholic, and faithfully attended di-
vine worship, until last Sunday morn
ing when he felt too unwell to attend
his church. He took some medicine,
winch failed to act during the day, and
about dark he drank some sweetened
water, hoping it might provoke the ac-
tion of it. In n few minutes after
swallowing it, he laid down. His wife |
was near him, and noticed that he |
breathed rather oddly hut never thousht |
for moment that he was moribnnd. |
In very short time he breathed his |
last without a struggle. He was laid to
rest in the Roman Catholic cemttery on |
Peace to his ashes,
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-18
NOTICE /.

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS. LA..}
August II, 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
pia.,as tniee sag PROOF will be made before Benz
Plooinheld, U. 8. Commissioner, at Opelousas
La, on October 4th, 1897, viz:
FREDERICK w. LUTz.
who made Homestead Entry No 1894 for the
=. E.a OF N. f. and N. El of S. E3 fNA OF LOT
meridian. '''
lie names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of, said land, viz ''.
Arcade ID. Butler. Albert J. Andrls, Adam !.
Gulilory, OF Vile Plate p. 0 - La; VIM, NJ Car
roll, OF Bayou ChcOt p. O., La,
q. Med. BRUMBY,
aug. zl' 1917 6t. Register,
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-18

"A western newspaper publisher
prints into his editorial columns "Per-
sons Knowing themselves indebted to
THIS Office are requested to call and set
tie. All those Indebted to this office.
and not Knowing. are requested to call
and find out. All those knowing them
selves indebted and not wishing to call,
are requested to stay in one place long
enough foI us to catch him All those
who are not Indebted are requested to
call and get indebted. Hot Springs
News.
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THE
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WORLD is first among all weekly" papers in
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1t prints the news Of all the world. having
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household and woman's work and other special
departments Of unusual interest.
we offer this unequaled newspaper and the
OneloGsas Courier together one year for 80 so
The regular subscription price of the two
papers is 80. 90.
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Official.
OpELoUsAs. La, Sept. II. 1897.

" 11OO0z1t'J 177k's = : - :" =
Tho various wild rumOrs being circn-
lated to the effect that there are sus-
picions cases Of fever in OpeIousas are
absolutely false. The runor that a
person was lying very sick at a certain
boarding house in town is untrue.
There has not beon a case of sickness
in said boarding house for several
weeks. The general health Of town is
better now than it has been for months.
The people can rest assured that any
Suspicious cases will be promptly re-
ported to the Board of Health. so as 10
enable the citizens to take any steps
they wish. There are not now, and
never have been. suspicious cases in
Opelousas this year.
. BENZ. A. LJTTELL.
Town Physician.
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= 616N ..

One Of our exchanges publishes the
following notice, to which we direct
the special attention of some of the
patrons of the COURIER:
September first was poor day with
us as far as collections were concerned
The first thing somebody knows they
will have TO settle their indebtedness to
this paper with II collector, with costs
added. We are getting very tired of
being paid off in promises. We can't
pay our bills that way.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-18

The number of The CoURIER's Phone
% 1t you want any advertising OF
Job printing, or have any news to com
ring up. 80 and you will have
,svOmpt attention. After office hours,
die .~ablisher can be reached at any
f;ma h. ringing up No. 36.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-18
NOTICE.

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS, LA..,
Sept. II, 1897.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
70 make nnal proof in support of his claim and
that said proof will be made before Alfred
faVy, Clerk OF the District Court, at Opelou-
sas, La, on Oct. 25th, 1897, viz:
OSNIAN LEDOUx,
who made Homestead Entry No. 1866 for the
W. or 3 H. /, y. q. of s. Ell Section Ii. Tp 4
8. r. 2 W, La Meridian
He names the following witnesses to prove
MS continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of, said land, viz:
Jean Louis Chapman, Gnstave Hollier. Aria
1ide Granger Auguste sancier. of Mamou 2. O.,
GEO. MCD. BRUMEY,
Sept 13, 1897-6t R.mistrr
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-18
Palace Day Coaches on ali Trains.
Information pertaining to
Tickets, Routes, Rates, ETC., ETC.,

Will be cheerfnlly furnished upon
application to Ticket Agents, or to
Al: WEIGH. Div. Pass. Agent. Memphis, Tenn.
j. ID. LATIMER. Southeastern Passenger
Agent Atlanta, Ga.
ID. +. MULLANEY, Northeastern Pass Agent.
So W: 4th St. Cincinnati, Ohio.
Il. c. COWARDIN, Western Passenger Agent,
Room 4O5 Ry. Exch. Bldg, st. Louis, Mo.
BRlARD +. HILL. Northern Passenger Agent,
Room 32s Marquette Bldg, Chicago
j. l.. EDMONSON, Southern Passenger Agent
Chattanooga, Tenn.
w. Il. DANLEY,
General Passenger and Ticket Agent,
NASHVILLE, TENN.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-18

DIR. Si1ute has kindly furnished us the
following list Of disinfectants, either Of
which is excellent:
First--i y copperaa to 2 gallons
water.
Second--Lime and salt lbs each To
1 gallon water.
Third Crude carboiic acid.
Fourth Plaster Paris and charcoal,
equal quantities mixed and sprinked.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-18

Ehis town oays into the Parish treas
,rv in taxes an licenses yearly enough
|aoney to enable ,.se Police Jary to i'm
[,rove and embellis.. our pnbiIc square
(Which is parish proper w ana maze It
ne of the finest spots in 1be country
5,itb un-to-date cnncrata navement,
ence. seats, fountains, etc.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-18

! L. X. Brpazeale, the well known mill
Fright, will make Opelousas his head
tnarters for some time to come. and is
epared to undertake any work in his
ne. Orders through the postotiice will
I'VE prompt attention.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-18

New Photo Gallery on Landry street,
Joining Eaier's corner. open Septem.
II LIST with new appliances for exc
iting all work in my line in the best
Fsyle and ut the lowest prices. Copying,
bnlarging, crayon and pastal work as
well as photography in all it's branches.
Aug. 28-tf III. j. THRELKELD.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-18

we want all the printing you can give
us and we will guarantee it to be done
well and cheap.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-18

From some cause which we cannot aX-
plain We have been without any mail
ince Monday. We find this strange i'll
[smnch as we have established 30 quar-
ntine against the, mail
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-18

The newspaper aud job printing
office of the Washingt.'n. Na) Post is
for rent or sale; possessI:aD given i'm
k1ediately. Apply to Leorce Sandoz,
pelOusas, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-18

Real bargains in Gents Furnishing
Goods and Clothing at Landan's, under
the Courier Office. Call and see the new
and nObby styles jnst received.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-18

81; have just received one car of the
,1eiebra. ed MilburD wagons, and one
Ear OF the well known Hickman wagons
which will .'eII at the lowest price.
Sept. 4, 4t j. B. SANDOZ.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-18

II Innocence of accusation makes a
man truly great, the greatest man in
The United States is the Hon. S. ID. Me
Emery, junior Senator of Louisiana, the
only Democrat in his part of Congress
t" vote for the tariff bill For this act
all the old humbugs that have shouted
for tariff for revenue only as the Dem
ocfatic principle have denounced Sena-
tor MeEnary as n traitor to the faith of
his party. Yet Senator McEnery, as a
politician, had as clear moral right to
vote for the Dngiey tariff as any Re-
publican. The first thing that the
Democratic party did after obtaining
office on the pledge to make revenue
only tariff, was to betray their promise
and pass IL tariff for protection. When
Mr.. McEnery was chosen Senator, he
said IN SO many words to the caucus
that nominated him that he believed in
the policy of protection. Aud when
next his party met in national conyen-
tIon to make n tariff plank it threw the
revenue-only principle away. If the
search be for Democrats who have been
honest on the tariff question. the first
man found will he Senator McEnery.-
New York Sun, Ind).
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-18

Printers in need of good newspaper
press can get one at Il bargain by ap-
plying at this Office sooB. r. Hoe g.
Go. make will print an 8-column folio ];
is in fine condition; can be seen in 0per-
alton; and will be sold at half original
kraet
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-18

A nice lot of fresl, dry goods, dress
goods, hats. shoes, notions, etc, Just re :
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-18

We hear several complaints from
Subseribers to the Telephone that their
res had been tampered with On diff
aran 4 occasions seriously interfering
I'm, fg,as working of the phone. One
] i uar;sa .aarce of amusement to the
Sfreat pamin is to throw sticks or brick
ats 3. tha wire. and if it is not
Fnnnef at nnca rne one will be apt to
gyat in trouble.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-18

Mr.. Thomas Atkinson. IMe sen1iema an
Who leased the CIarrissa p, ennaatlen. was
badly scalded at his gin Oh Noaaay o.
bis week. Something got VT. 'ng Wilt
valve, and he instructed the negro
hgineer to blow off the mud v;Vve'
Hhen the whole contents struck him -
HE breast, and back and right arm.
Rr. b. IA. Litteli says he Is badly
Bcalded, hut not dangerously SO.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-18

a full line of house and carriage
paints. brushes, varnslies, oils, turpen
tine, window glass, etc, at j. p. San.
tdoz1a ' "a"
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-18
y I1SI'COtIU'FF
MRS. NJ. NJ. HAYES.


The council of st. Martinville has
passed an ordinance prohibiting cattle
from running the streets from {; p. IN. to
@ a. m. A good law-no one likes to
tumble over COW in the dark.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-18

See A. e. Skiles for Lumber, Shingles
Bricks, Lime, Sand and Cement.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-18

Place your valuable papers in safety
neposle box in the st. Landry State
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-18

P0rfunndO-The best S cents cigar
fn town, at Smiths Drug Store.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-18

The Police Jury proceedings were
crowded ont this week-tliey will ap-
pear next Saturday.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-18

The yellow fever liar is out in full
blS0m. Every now and then a rumor
5s startel that there is a suspicious case
inlt0wll, when investigation proves that
tits AH falae. Leaving aside all moral
waving all idea of NOR,
nf terpitude involved in Icing, we
Would suggest to nswsmongers thai
klese sensational tales are calculated to
Brighten away our country friends,
5bereby crippling trade, ii not killing it
A e entirely.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-18

The COURIER is prepared to do all
kinds of job work cheap for cash. Come
and let as tell you about it before yon
go elsewhere.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-18

Pure white lead, ready mixed paints,
ln all shades and coiors, and Il full as
sortment Of painters supplies at j. B.
Sandoz, cheap. G..
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-18
NOTICE OF FADMaNsSTRATg
ESTATE OF AUGUSTE DONATE. SIR

PROBATE DOCKET. DISTRICT Co,1pr
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
Whereas Cornelius Donate. of the parish
oL et: Landry, has applied by his petition to bo
appointed administrator of the estate of An
efs.e Tomato. ST., deceased, late of the parish
roSt;m Hm therefore, notice is hereby given to all
parties interested to make opposition to said
appointnent, to file the same in writing in nv
once once IN the town of Opelousas, in ten days
from the present notice "'' :"
Sept. IL, 1897. C,art,
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-18
Personal.

Judge W. G. Perrault visited Crow
ley this week on legal business.
Capt. Sam Haas was in town tbi,
week, and az busy as bee in "A tar
barrel, as usual.
Miss Annie Malone, after spending :
few days with friends in Rayne. re-
turned to Opelousas Tuesday
DIR. The0gene Chachele spent a few
hours in town Tuesday shaking hands
with the ''boys" and relating war sto,
ries.
Maj. B. Bloomfield has returned from
his vacation spent in New Orleans look
ing fresh and vigorous after his two
weeks rest.
Mr.. j. l.. Godclaux, aproeressivxan,l
VIDE awake young merchant of lsOsa
gave orr office an appreciated call this
week.
Misses Mathilde and Alce Labyche ar
rived from Opelonsas early this week 10
spend three weeks with their relatives.
Mrs. E: Soulier aud famiy.-New
Iberia Enterprise.
Our young friend Alvin O. Price re-
turned from Baton Rouge last Tues
day in fine health and spirits. Owing
to the yellow fever furry, he will prob
ably have to remain home several
weeks before resuming his studies at
Port Gibson.
From an article in a recent issue of the
iberia Enterprise We extract The fol-
lowing closing paragraphs on the sub
jact of the projected Palm etto and Gnif
Railroad
Without desire to antagonize the
Southern Pacific, the people of the see
tion through which, it is proposed to
build railroad feel that it is to their
interest to have competition, and they
are properly giving substantial enconr-
agement to the promoters of the Pal
metto and Gulf, which has secured an
almost unbrOken chain of rights of way
through st. Martins and St. Landry.
The chief engineer OF the Texas and
Pacific will sOOD go over the proposed
route, and this means that the coOpera-
ton OF this great trunk line will be So
cured in the building of the road This
being so, it ia not probable that any
will be found willing to tie themsel yes
to the Southern Pacific, W hen
the ether route offers direct connec-
tion with Western markets with which
we pow have more or less business con-
nections, only hampered by double
tariffs. not the least burden
some of which is that imposed by the
Southern Pacific. which has never been
curbed in it exactions by the force of
Since writing the above. we learn that
the Southern Pacific has two survey
ing parties in the field, while the Gulf
and Palmetto are equally well provid-
ed, one working up from St. Martin
vile, while the other comes down the
other end of the line.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-18

The best 1Oc. cigar in town-Portuop-
40 PeTfecto-at Smiths Drug Store.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-18

| will resume my Primary School on
Monday, Sept. IS, 1897. desire to
state that, if the patronage justifies, |
have engaged competent teacher for
the Grammar grade. Earnestly solic-
ting your. favor, and promising good
work, am,
Very respectfully,
MRS. NJ. NJ HAYES.
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NOTICE OF ADMINIsTRATION.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY 3
ESTATE OF CORA LEDOUX.
No. 547S

whereas, Cl6ophas Fusilier, of St. Landry,
parish, has applied by his petition to be an,
Ledoux late of the parish of st. Iandly;
NOW therefore notice is hereby gwen TO all
parlies Interested to make opposition To said
once once IN the town of Opelousas, in ten days
from the present notice. ''"'
Sept. IL, 1897 c,a,k
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-18

Latest designs 10 fancy cards, enyel
opes, ETC., just received at this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-18
Furniture! Eurniturei,

Two car loads of furniture inst re.
.ce5Yed by j. B Sandoz.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-18

Don't forget to register if you want tt
vote.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-18

Yellow fever has been the principal
topic of discussion here all the week,
and the daily bulletins received by our
Board of Health We're read with anx-
ious interest. Up to Tuesday evening
oUr town authorities had not thought
the situation snch as to warrant
the establishment Of Il quarantine
here, but on Wednesday morning the
Board concluded that they could not
afford to take any further risks, and at
once established quarantine against
New Orleans and all infected points.
All sorts OF sensational rnmors have
been rife for week past, but AS usual
in such cases, there is very little faith
emergency of this kind. Outside of
case of yellow fever in the State, and
the situation in new Orleans is not such
as to Justify some of the ridiculous re-
ports that had been circulated here.
Our town is in most healthy condi-
ton, and as far as we can learn, our
neighbors are in the same satisfactory
condition.
The following dispatches received by
day from s. II. Olliplant, President of
Board Of Health nf New Orleans, give
the situation in that city pp to yester-
day morning:
Sept. 16. 8:55 A. M.--During "a hours
ending p. m. to-day, 2 cases yellow fe-
yer; others e0nsidered suspicious !;
summary cases of yellow fever :" ]ata,
fs, one death. Type of disease ex-
tremely mild.
$. r. OLLIFHANY. NJ. D,
President
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-18

Sept. II, s:08 A. M=-Can only report
in this city Q cases to-day aud one sns-
picious. No deaths since one Sept.
9th sick doing we'll.
s. R. OLLIPHANT. M. D.,
President.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-18

The representatives OF the Palmetto
& Gulf Railroad Company and the
Southern Pacific Company were before
the Police Jury Monday. The Police
jury has granted the right of-way
across the public highways to both
compauies.-St. Martinviile Messenger.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-18
JUDICIAL ADvEmTssEmENTs'
NOTICE OF TARLEAU.
SUCCESSION OF ALPHONsE LEVY
No. $500.
fRobATEDOCkET,D DISTRICT COURT, PAR
ISH OF ST LANDRY.
N Office OF TARLEAU.

whereas Lazare Levy, of the parish of Or
ieans mas hled provisional account, showing
pafual coilectl0ns and partial debts OF the es,
tate and proposed tableau of distribution ac
Gfompanled by his petition praying for the
homolOgatiOn of the same; ~
ana, whereas, the prayer of said petition has
9 Deen granted by an order of court bearing date
September 7, 1897. "'>
NOW, therefore, notice is hereby given to all
persons interested to make opposition to said
taoleau, to lille same in writing in my office in
tne town OF Opelousas. within the time required
W iaw' why said tableau should not be liomo-
ogated and confirmed
a. PAVY.
Sop.o"poi IL, 1881. Clerk