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The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-17
Bayou Chicot.

Although Lent, the Skip to my Lous,
as they are called, are still ranging high
in Chicot. An enjoyable one was given
last Friday at the residence of Mr.. Sam
Griffith. The elite of the town were
there and games and plays were kept up
until the small hours of morn.
Capt. Sam Haas left Monday for Ope-
!onsas to attend Il special meeting of the
Police Jury.
Patrick Donahy, our "Mick" represen-
tative, was in town on Monday.
Chicot's old bachelor attended the
Skip to my Lou and reported having a
hog killing time.
AcIille E. Dupre, of Plaisance, passed
through town last Sunday on his way
home.
Miss Mamie Anderson, our amiable
school teacher, is anticipating trip to
Opelousas Friday, returning Sunday.
The rainy weather is causing farmers
to he somewhat backward.
The public roads are all in deplor-
able condition and should be worked at
once.
Cal, look out for the waters are grad
ualIy rising.
More anon. CHICoT.
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Again Shows EIis Colcrs.

The Murphy j. Foster administration
has shown its coiors again; has once
more declared to the world just how j.
stands on the great question of right
and wrong; of law and order VS. crime
and chaos. On last Thursday, l.. O.
Desforges, one of the vilest men in the
State, il man who has committed every
crime which Morality; Honesty and
Peace declare most heinous, was par
doned; having been sent to the peniten-
tiary for bribe taking.
How huch longer. will the people toll
crate thiAknan W9o, twice honored by
the office + gp!elnor seems to know
neither appfF,Estion. shame nor blush,
but has Ger trampeIed upon those
hearts and j aUiratDns?
All, the Unnnni States senatorsEip
seems to possetF charms whicl. make
some willing - surrender all that is
worthy in lifeHfrcm an ideal stand
point-to nbt"iAit. But ycn will never
be United Stattp Senator from Louisi-
ana, Governor Fostet!-Shieveport Pro-
greSS.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-17
Port Barre.

Miss Stella Dejean and brother, Berch.
mans, took their sister, Doucie, to the
convent in Opelousas last Sunday week
DR.. Lawrence DAILY, of Bellevue, and
Others came to Port Barre on a deD,
hunt last Friday.
Mr.. Ben Melancon spent Sunday in
OpelOusas.
Mr.. w. L. Trummar came to Port
Barre last week to get Mrs. Trummer
who has been the guest of her daughter
Mrs. Corbett, for some time.
Messrs. Joe Gibson and Ed Dongiem
| of Washington, were visitors in Port
Barre Sunday.
Mr.. c. V. Dejean was in Opelousas
| Sunday.
The 11th being Palm Sunday the at
tendance at the Catholic church at this
place was immense. The Rev. Father
| had IL grand procession in honor of the
triumphant entry of our Lord Jesus
| Christ into Jerusalem.
! Weather cool and fair the past few
days; but the farmers are very back
ward with their farm work; however
they are through planting corn and
some are ready to sow their cotton.
We are still in danger of being over.
HOWeu ana, from appearances, VIII bc
tor some time yet, although the water
| in the Cnnrtableau is rising very slowly
Mr.. Leonce Little passed through
here last Sunday on his way home from
Melville.
Mr.. c. Hebeit made two business trips
to Port Barre last week.
Mr. J. r. Melancon and Miss EIoise
Callahan were in Opelousas Monday.
Rev. Father MailIuchet made busi-
ness trip to Washington last week.
Mrs. A. Dejean is visiting relatives i'll
Opelousas.
Miss Eloiso Callahan spent few days
in Opelousas last week
Mr.. JOS. Dejean was in Opelousas
Monday.
Many thanks, Chicot, for your hearty
welcome. Convey my respects to the
old bach
Messrs. L. A. Dtjean and Claire Der
bes, Of LeoDville were visitors in Port
Barre Sunday.
The charming Misses Nita Doremus,
Of New Iberia, and AiZina Laianne, of
Washington, were the guests of the
Misses Reynolds Sunday. CAL.
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Personal.

j. P. Russell, Esq. of Washington,
La, was here Tuesday.
Judge Marius Robert, of Cataro, was
a visitor to town last Saturday.
We had pleasant call last Wednes-
day from Mr.. Lucien Dupre. of Plais-
ance.
Misses Clara and Tina Jacobs, of
Washington, were visiting in town this
week.
Philip S. Pugh, Esq, Il member of the
Crowley bar, was a visitor to Ope!Ousas
this week.
Hon. C. C. Duson, of Crowley, was
shaking hands with his many friends
here this week.
Rev. c. C. Kramer, of New Iberia,
came up on last Saturday and was JOY
fully greeted by his many Opelousas
friends.
Crow Girald, Esq, a prominent law
yer OF Lafayette, La, aud president OF
the bank of that place, was'a visitor to
Opelousas on Wednesday.
Mrs. r. j. Foster, mother of Gov. Fos-
ter, returned to her home in Franklin
on last Sunday, after pleasant visit of
one week with the family Of Judge g..
Il. Lewis, of this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. X. Sandoz returned
from New Orleans last Sunday, where
they had been to consult a specialist for
throat affection of their little daughter,
Alma, and we are pleased to lean the
operation was entirely successful.
We had pleasant call last Tuesday
from Messrs. VIM. Ardiil, John McDon-
aid and Robt. j. Douglass, representing
tie Original Crescent City Excursion
Club of New Orleans, who were here
pcrfecting arrangements for the excur-
sion to Opelousas on The 1st of May, on
the occasion of the Grand Fete Cham
petre and Tournament which comes oft
on that day.
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DT r. ID

day, April 9Th, 1897, Anne Elizabeth Watts, wife
of f. i. Dubusson. aged 27 years, months, IL
days.
Our community was shocked on learn
ing OF the death of this estimabe lady.
She had been seriously i'll for several
weeks and great anxiety was felt for
her, but it was hoped that through the
great care aud attention paid her, and
because of her youth, she would be able
10 overcome disease and be spared to
her loved ones; but Providence decreed
othe!w isn and What was once a happy
home is now desoiate. To the heart
broken husband and sorrowing relatives
the COURIER extends its deepest SYM
patly in their bereavement.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-17

COmmnIicatGdl
A Suggestion About the Pews at the
Catholic Church.

SIR. EDlTOR:-Permit me the U.s.. of q
small space in this weeks ISSUE oi your
paper to make Il suggestion III regard to
the pews at the Catholic chnici,, which
are to he sold tGmorIoW, the 17ti. It is
a matter of a:moa: uni7t:s sal i,e!-f that
better arrangement and division of
the pews between the white and colGred
members Of the congregation is neces-
sary and advisable. propose that in,
stead Of the present division OF the
seats. namely, that all of the rear pews
on all the rows be allotted to the colored
people, that one entire row, say that 0D
the st. Joseph side, and all the seats on
the second floor he reserved for the col
ored members eft tho church, and that
the three other lows be allotted to the
white people. By this arrangement the
whites would be all to themselves and
the colored people be aii together, and
if l can Judge from the expressions Of
every other person with whom / have
con rsed on the subject, il would be
decidedly more agreeable. This is the
arrangement in the Catholic church at
st. Martinville, and it gives universal
satisfaction. | trust this may be of some
vulue in deciding the question.
A REGULAR ATTENDANT.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-17

The center of attraction this week
was Deitiein's brick warehouse, where
the agents Of the great majestic Cook
ing Range" were exhibiting their cele-
brated ranges. Tuesday was particu-
i;,lly i, red letter day, for there was no
end to the turkey, hot huscuits and nice
coffee served, ant. all cooke in the pres
ence of the audience, fully proving the
claim OF tie agents that biscuits could
be baked in three minutes-in fact, it
was demonstrated that the ranges could
do all that was claimed for them, and
more too. Dejtlein has secured the
agency, and it would be we'll for our
people to examine these stoves.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-17
The Tournament.

The knights held meeting last Tues
day night at which, it was unanimously
resolved that there would ba two classes
| 10 the tourney on May 1st. Glass A for
adults; all snnder 16 years of age being
| lnel'glble. Class B for pages; all over
16 being ineligible. They will crown
separate queens; the adults crowning
the Queen of Love and Bean:y, and the
pages GROWING the Queen of The May,
only school girls being eligible to the
latter.
A misapprehension exist AS to the en-
try fec, which is as follows: General
admission to the grounds, SO cents;
children under 10, 90 cents. knights
participating in the Journey, So up to
the 25th of April. Pages in costume,
free entry to tourney, Glass B. Any one
In costume, mounted OF on foot, can
participate in the parade on paying the
general admission fee of so cents.
The athletes desiring to enter in the
sport contests will pay 81; the amounts
SO collected will be put in prizes.
The following is correct statement
Of the tax and license collections made
by Sheriff Deshotels since January 1. 1t
is splendid showing and speaks we'll
for the collectors office:
Taxes collected during March,, .$3, 1854 Sd
Licenses 4,182 80
Total $8,04704
STATE.
Taxes collected 1st quarter $17,937 AZ
License I" 80. 0,952 80
Total for state $27, ,S9O.27
Total for parish. S,047O4
Grand total, ,..$ $35, ,937,,31
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-17

Americans arc the most inventive peo-
pie on earth. To them have been is
sued nearly 100000 patents, for moro
than oua-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 Diarrhea Remedy, or has
done more to relieve pain and suffering.
j. w. Vaughn, of Oakton, Ky, says: II
have used Chamberlain'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. H.
Huston and j. Lassalle, Druggists.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-17

Mrs. A. Inveen, residing at 720 Henry
St., Alton, ILL.,, suffered with sciatic
rheumatism for over eight months. She
dbctored for it nearly the whole Of this
time, using various remedies recon-
mended by friends, and was treated by
the physicians, but 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 wlAat cured
her. The 25 and so ceut sizes for sale by
j. III. Huston and j. Lasaile, Druggists
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-17
Bessie's Faith.

Little Bessie's papa
Is an advertising man,
Who talks his business everywhere,
Everywhere he can.
Little Bessie heard him,
Heard him talking ads.
And became a loyal convert
70 that theory of dads.
And, like her good papa,
Believed that anything; desired
Could be had by advertising.
When properly inspired
one day there came a baby.
To fill the house with JOY,
A great, big, bouncing baby,
4 tellpouEd baby boy.
Ana when Bessie saw her mother.
AS she tiptoed on the mat.
And saw the babe, she said: Mamnla
Did you advertise for that?"
Printers Ink.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-17

The police jury met in specia! session
on Monday and appropriated $1,000 to-
ward fighting the flood. We learn that
this money will be expended on a1eyee
maintained by the planters of Avoyelles
on Bayou des Giaizes, midway between
Mill Bayou and Bayou Dag. A break
in this ieyee would flood the whole OF
the 4th ward, in the northern part OF st.
Landry parish.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-17

Some time since the New Orleans
Sugar Exchange, along with some OF the
other commercial bodies in that city,
addressed note to the Louisiana Con-
gressional delegation, urging them to
support the DiDgley tariff bill. In re-
sponse, Senator Caffery replied that he
would oppose the bill, aud that the sugar
exchange people could made an early
an1: permanent visit to the region where
ice water and fans are popularity sup
posed to be in constant demand.-West
b. r, Sugar Planter.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-17

Two years ago r. j. Warren, a drug
gist at Pleasant Brook, N. Y, bought a
small supply of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. He sums up the result rs fol-
lows: "At that time the goods were I'M
known in this section; to-day Cham ber-
lain's Cough Remedy is a household
word" It is the same in hundreds OF
aties of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
become known the people will have
nothing else. For sale by j. FL. Huston
and j. Lassalle, Druggists.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-17

Messrs Ira w. Sylvester and Levee
Insnector Richard of St. Landry, and
msr,ber of the Levee Board, in company
with Eugene Kerr and Capt. Trudean,
spent day or two in our little city this
week. These gentlemen were here for
the purpose of securing assistance from
the poiice jnry, if necessary, to hold the
Ieyees iu this parish.-Marksville Enter
ppiaa
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- - o.

We have received. with the compIi-
ments of DR.. E. J. Richard, an invita-
tion to attend the annual Commence
ment of the Tulane University OF 1od, Lou. u
isiana, on Wednesday. April a, 1877, at
the Grand Opera House, new N;a uIieans' =
Rronde ESQ, for an invitation to be
nresent on the above occasion.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-17

Meetings were held at Bayou Current
in this parish, and Simmsport. In Avoy-
Giles. for the purpose of thoroughly or,
help the authorities fight the Hood. Lou.
;siana ia certainly making heroic efforts
10 ward off an overflow. but if the state
does escape it will be miraculous.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-17

The grand excursion which leaves
New Orleans for Opelonsas on SATURDAY,
MAY /, will undoubtedly bring iarge
crowd, as the rates for tue rounu nl,np anp
are remarkably low from ~ New w ufiSans Na,s
iberia M $1; from. Lafayette 90 cents.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-17
NOTICE..

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS LA,
March 81, 1887.
Notice is hereby given that The following
named settler has filed notice OF HIS intention
to make final proof in support OF his ,%ItH, ana
that said proof will be made before g. E!nom-
field. U. S. Commissioner at Onclonaas, La, on
Monday, May TO- 1897, viz
AEEGEEEN FyeTd.sE,
who made Homestead Entry No. ls.o73 for the
Ea OF S WI Sec. Q, Up. s. s K west.
He names the following witnesses Ia lEFtvE
his continuous residence Hpui4 iGni ,.i!!t4..ttiGE
OF said land. viz:
Adoiphe Dugas, 0ncznc Au"nif5. II. Emile
Reed, VieneuVe LcuoauX, all OF ~ I.;t!tdrv
parish, Louisiana.
G. MCD. ERlIalHf
March 27, 1S9f-Gt Register
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-17

Where'ye you been. Jones7
JONES. .-"I've been down at HOust0n.s
drug store and drank glass OF Smith 9
hed Messina." BRowN.-"Y0u look 80
nappy. 1 thought that was the cause"
~ - delicious and calms the nerves.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-17

Spring and summer goods are being
received every day at Fred L. Sandoz,
Tor ladies, gents, mieses and children.
Gail around and ask the clerks to show
them TO you. Different styles o nd differ
enf colors. You are bound to find some
70 suity
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-17
LOST. sTRAYED OR STOLEN.

From Opelousas, in February last, Sorrel
Mare, about IA 1-2 hands high. about years
old, white spot in forehead and on one hind
branded on left shoulder about G and branded
on left hip about thus O-G, suitable reward
will be paid for her return to the undersignctdi
at OpelOusas or for any information that will
lead to her recovery. NOSE GREENE.
Opelousas, March 20.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-17
NoT'og7oF TAtsHHAv'
ESSf1E OF PIERRE JEASSOsEE.
q
No 53S2.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COUET, FAR
ISL OF ST LANDRY.


Whereas, Sophie Doucet, OF tho parish of 81. 81
Landry, administratrix OF the estate OF PierEes y
.)eansOnne, deceased, has flied taalaaGs ofz
classification of debts of said estate aecompa &
MED by his petition praying for the homeloga~ss
ton of the same; e.
And, whereas, the prayer Of said petition ,hsss
been granted by order of court bearing aatAs
April Z, 1896.
Now, therefore. notice is hereby given to aiE'
persons interested to make opposition 10 sseitks
tableau, to file same III writing in nay nfiiees1l I
the town Of gtfelousas, within the time reqnifadN
by law WY said tableau should not he tlo1llolr
ogated o. 4contirmed.
-Idr A. PANg,* 53
Ap,G7, 1897. :a!erk
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-17

VXTANTED.-sEVE FAITHFUL MEN
w or women to travel for responsible, es-
tablshed house in Louisiana. Salary $3.50, pay
able S15 weekly and expenses Position per
manent Reference. Enclose self-addressed
stamped envelope. The National Star Build
n.y. Chicago.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-17
MONEY TO LOAN.

OFFICE ST. LANDRY HOMESTEAD AND LOAN
ASSOCIATION, =
OPELOUsAs. Sept. 18th, 1893. }
The undersigned is authorized by the Board
of Directors of the st. Landry Homestead and
Loan Association to offer to its members loans
at eight per centum. For particulars ap
ply to e. ID. ESTILEITE,
President St. Landry Fl. & l., Assn.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-17

The President Of tie Woman's
Reform League has called a meeting for
$50 o'clock p. III. Saturday, April II, at
the st. Landry High School. Matters
Of Importance to >bA1 discussed. A full
attendance rcquesteSt
s. .TAr--.wFoRD. Sec.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-17
-eb0 -

will do all work that may be offered
me during the season. b. F. Perley,
Gin Wright
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-17

NoTIcE.-There will be services at
the Church of the Epiphany, Opelousas
On the 3rd Sunday Of each month at IL
O'Clock d. M. instead of the 2nd as here
70 fore. Rev. w. s. Slack, Pastor.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-17

On last Monday the supreme court af-
firmed the decision of the district court
in the cases of Theodule Ardoin and
Armide Veillon, the Mammou fire bugs
convicted at the February term OF court.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-17

A full line of house and carriage
paints, brushes, varnisties, oils, turpen-
tine, window glass, etc, at j. B. San
foz,s.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-17
JAMES w. EsUssEE.g.
NOTICE OF FFNAE. EAzss.a.&u.
ESTATE OF ARMIDE FONTEN Or
PROBATE DOCKET. DISTRICT fnITRi
SIT. LANDRY. No. 557f

Whereas, Achilio FonteRot, of the parish OF
St.Landry administrator OF the estate of Armide
FOntenot, deceased, has filed final tabieau ofsss
classification OF debts, distribution OF frasis and
final account of administration CT sstitl sst te .s
accompanied bS his petition rra5 ii,& Ine Glessf
hoiE0lOgation OF the same; .zsas
And, whereas, the prayer of sts ie:iti@Rs.ias
been granted by an order nj court hoas'a:s dasa q
April Z, 1897. 81
Now, therefore, notice is hereby sEen to itllss
persons interested to 1DakG opposition to said i
tahsau, to file same in writing, III r,s t,iiee in &
tp&ySwn of Opelousas, within the time rsAnfr-4
G5balaw, why the said tahlean $h"uA I,ots be-
Pbmf fogateu and confirmed. s
II A i, rAVY, A
'AP,N 1o+cacA Clerk.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-17

We will give ono years subscription
to the Confederate Veteran and the
OPELoUsAs COURIER for S250 year in
advance.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-17

They eat it with spoon! What7
Why. Smiths Strawberry Glace, OK
course. 1t is a good one.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-17

Real bargains in Gents Furni shing
foods and Clothing at Landau's, under
the Courier Office. Call and see the new
and nobby styles just received.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-17

Have your Bic lEles repaired by expert
mechanics VIII Nave all machinery me-
cessary for susel work at Moiiarty's gun
store.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-17

Pure white lead, ready mixed paints,
in all shades and celors, and a full as
sortment of painters supplies at j. 4.
Sandoz, cheap. u.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-17

If you contemplate buying bycicle.
it would be we'll to investigate the
merits Of the Lungren, of Cincinnati,
advertised in another column.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-17

Latest styles straw hats, custom made
Shoes 10 tan and coiors. ladies' stylish
low quarter slIoes, etc, just received by
Fred L. Sandoz.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-17

Smith VS.. the Public; verdict of guilty
10 the first degree, of making the best
soda water in town. and the most palat-
able drinks. Found guilty by twelve
men under oath.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-17

Call on Bonnet If you want a good
picture-either photograph, crayon or
pastel. His prices are low and his work
can't be beaten.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-17

Last week dwelling house belonging
20 Felix Thierry, situated in PlalsanGe'
vas burned with all it's contents. The
flre was the result of accident. No IN
snrance
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-17

WANTED-To trade large draft horse
for a buggy horse. Apply to
FRED l., SANDOZ
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-17

Dear reader, if you don't See what you
want, look through our advertising col
umns and you may find some eDterpris-
ing merchant who believes IN letting
the world know that lie 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 aud get it.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-17
Aukess Erp as an Efssray.

BY the undersigned at Sunset, brown ereute
horse about ten years old, stout build, white
star in forehead, branded ON the shouler about
thus 4 and ON the hip about TINS v o. Hass
been ranging in the neighborhood since winter.s
The owner is requested TO como forward provh4 i
property, pay charges and take him away, orr
he will be disposed Of according to law
MARIUS sMITH. .s sss
April 3, '97-im Sunset p. o., La 81
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-17

You can obtain Gray's Legal Blanks
Tor Louisiana at the Office OF the Ope-
i0usas COURIER at his regular catalogue
price, delivered here free OF cost.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-17

The dwelling Of Gustave Moreau, of
Pot Cove, with all the contents was de-
stroyed by fire Sunday night.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-17

A nice lot of fresh dry goods, dress
goods, lats, shoes, notions, etc, just re-
ceived by Fred. l.. Sandoz. Cheap.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-17

AZ an election for vestrymen At the
catholic church last Sunday, Father
Engberink and Messrs. Eraste Durio and
Charles Hollier were elected.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-17

love it. love it, and who shall dare
to chide me for loving Smiths Red Mes
slna9" That is what they all say who
have tried it.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-17
Town Lot for Sale,

A desirable building lot in Opelnnsas, on
North street, east of Bayou Tessou, adjoining
the residence OF P. j. Lefebyre. Esq For par
ticulars apply to 2. j. LEFEBNRE,
Feb. IS tt Opelousas, La
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-17

Up to Wednesday morning there were
So white persons and 6 culored regis
tered under the new law.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-17

Beginning tomorrow easter sunday
the several masses at the Catholic
church will commence as follows: First
ma'ss at O'Clock, high mass at 9 o'clock.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-17

Fresh eggs, chickens and all country
produce at Fred. l.. Saudoz's.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-17

Gray's Legal Blanks are copyrighted.
We order them on com mmission and de-
liver at catalogue prices.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-17

There will be divine services at the
Church of the Epiphany on Easter Sun
day, at II o'clock.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-17

The celebrated Eagle Bicycles for sale
and rent at Moriarty's Gunstore.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-17

Smiths Chocolate and Cream is the
best you can get in town, at Houston's
Drug Store.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-17

First Grand Ball after Lent, at San
doz Opera House, Oh April 26, 1897.