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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-17

CHANGE OF TINE ON THE FRISCO.
AT midnight. Sunday. July IL. the
Frisco line made some decided changes
in lis time card. The afternoon train
from the cas-. arrives at $40 p m. and
the train heretofore leaving Wichita Tor
S.. Louis a. Is:s0 leaves az 1885 p. m.
The morning train arrives from the east
a; s:is a. m. instead II IS as formerly.
and the east bound train leaves al $40
instead OF 10:4o p. m
All OF the Frisco trains are now sched-
uied so as 70 run through joplin and
passenger will be taken through the very
heart Of the interesting lead and zinc
mining regions Of southwest Missouri.
instead OF scaling its northern boundary
as formerly done.
Another innovation established by the
Frisco is q train luncheon supervised BY
the popular Fired Harvey Dining Hail
system" Mr.. Harvey's name is as wei
known as any man in the west and II Ia
always associated with the hes, OF serv-
ice and the most excellent viands.
The cas-: bound train a, l2:S5 2. m. IL
the only one out o. Wichita having .
sleeper through 20 81. Louis. and as the
morning train does not run any farther
than Wichita. the sleeper Will be set out
convenient 70 the station and passengers
Will be SLOWED 20 sleep until ! O'Clock, .
feature which will be greatly relished By
the Frisco patrons who have been conn.,
PEELED 20 rustic on; a; O'Clock heretofore.
This same sleeper which returns on the
$40 p. m train viii be placed convenient
10 the station al $50 p. m, so that any
passenger can retire a. his convenience.
another very sensible and appreciated
consideration
You viii also notice that the Frisco has
perfected an elaborate suburban service.
running eighteen trains each way per
day between the mining towns OF Joplin.
Carthage and Galena-
II is a noteworthy fact that this enter
prising line. since II emerged from :he
hands % the United States court; has
iaaugurated many modern and original
innovations. and 1t Is certain that the
travelling public viii MT be SOW 70 avail
themselves of them. Ss-I0t
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-17
Those ..sucet Sacred song

We believed when We secured The
SACRED Songs" 70 furnish our subscrib-
ers that when they were once thoroughly
introduced there would be 4 grea, de-
mand for them. They are going rapidly
Orders are coming in from all directions
Almost every town in Oklahoma is rep
resented. Hundreds have been sold in
this city, where the music-loving people
have an opportunity OF examining them.
They only cost IS cents. Postage stamps
will do
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-17
Mrs. wIn.low's Soothing syrup

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS
by MILLIONS OF MOTHERS for their
CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING, with
PERFECT SUCCESS. 1t SOOTHES
the CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS, AL
LAYS all PAIN; CURES WIND collie,
and is the best remedy for
DIARRHOEA. Sold by Druggists in
every part OF the world. Be sure and
ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup" and take no other kind. Twenty
FIVE cents d bottle.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-17

REDUCED RATES VIA MISSOURI
PACIFIC RAILWAY TO ST.
LOUIS AND CHICAGO.
On July 1S. II. Is. 10. 20. p. %. IS. so.
AMI August 9. s. and Is. 1897. the Mis-
souri, Pacific Railway will sell one way
tickets to St Louis at rate Of 81 so and
70 Chicago a. one way rae OF $500
For further information call on or adj
dress E. E. BLECKLEY. p. & I. A.,
ia North Main ST.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-17

1T is no false pretense," says DR.. D.
s. Henson, pastor of the First Baptis,
Church, Chicago, 10 claim that 'Swee,
Sacred Songs is a collection OF the best
and most popular devotional selections
ga,hered from the greatest composers Of
sacred music IL is casket OF precious
gems that ought 20 be in every choir.
and in every home where there are low
ers of sacred song"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-17
CRIPPLE CREEK.
THE GREAT GOLD FIELD OF THE


MN 4 L E-> II LEN M.
Is easily reached via ,h= Grear Ms
souri, Pacific Railway. either by way Of
Pueblo or Colorado Springs. or both.
Colorado express leaves Wichita daily at
Sis .. m. arriving at Pueblo OF Colorado
Springs for breakfast. Cripple Creek -
only a few hours ride from Pueblo or Col
orado Springs
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-17
FRISCO LINE.
ST. LOUIS & SAN FRANCISCO RAIL
ROAD COMPANY

Tennessee Centennial and international
Exposition,
Nashville. Tenn. May 20 Oct 81. 1897
The Frisco Line now have on esle
round trip excursion tickets 20 NashviIis,
Tenn, for the above a exceedingly low
rates.
For fuE information call on or aa-
dress z. c. HOAG.
City Ticket Agent
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-17

Iron and wheat phosphates, the great
nerve tonic, delicious and refreshing,
only at Gehring's fountain, 400 East
Douglas. 23-tf
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-17
REMEMBER

THE ROCK sLAND ROUTE" 10 tbs
ONLY LINE running through SLEEP
Frs and CHAIR CARS from WICHITA
70 CHICAGO WITHOUT CHANGE
Best line east and west
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-17
Exchange Stables.

Exchange Stables at Orlando and
Saltwater. Make a specially Of carry
ing passengers between these points
Also do general livery business Trav-
cling mems patronage solicited
SHIVELY, VAN WYKE & SHIvELY.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-17
SPECIAL EXCURSION RATES

THE MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY.
indianapolis, Ind--Ore fare for round
trip: on sale August Is and II. 1881
indianapolis, Ind.-One fare for round
trip; on sale September and s. 1897.
For further information call OF or ad-
dress E E. BLECKLEY. p. 7. A.,
ia n. Main street. Wichita, Kan.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-17

In 5syins ms3icines. ,oe1 prSssc.s.
kl.c5sa PREPARATION. CT anything else
th1r eoaasrzs hezi;A. So ma - strange
.n.erisr gsois are recommended - -
.ssooas.5se xezsosA
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-17

The tradesman VINO resorts TO Imita-
ton and substitution deserves no con-
slider alton. Show him none Get what
you ask for when YOU go to buy.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-17
NATIONAL ENCAMpnfEST q. A. n.


No sc3ooi teacher attending TIE ins;E-
tose car aror5 = ave sss city z!taos,
a copy q lie -s~ee; Ssersd soazs" Ask
Miss Clark yosr assi- .zssTsc.os. sso,s.
.aez1-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-17

II a retailer found that every attempt
at substitution cos, him a customer he
would soon be tired OF j; and would sup
ply what the public asks for.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-17

Choice pears, plums, apricots, grapes,
canteloupes and all the latest tropical
fruits fresh from the orchard, at Rum
nell & Co.'S, 204 North Main. SILT
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-17

See Whine & Whine for Farm Loans,
401-403-405 Sedgwick block, Wichita, Kan.
Soft
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-17

The best cigar for the price IS the
Kossuth. For sale by G. Gehring, c. J..
Mackey and Hettinger Bros. It is q
scent cigar for Decent smokers.
tu-t-sat-15t
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-17

Seet.aa = tn. ordinances shall take
e.=c- and be in force from and after
IL Ysal.cation ia the W,eaisa Daily
E1zie
Approved July Il. 4. D. 1851
FINLAy ROSS. Mayor.
A;iss;s-H 7. KRAMER City Clerk
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-17

Try our delicious Soda and other cool
ing, refreshing and invigorating summer
drinks. Rummell & Co., 204 y. Main.
52-1t
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-17
Western Passenger Agent.
REMEMBER WELL AND BEAR IN
MIND

That the Missouri Pacific railway Is the
shortest and quickest route 10 all Colo
RADIO points. Leaves Wichita at Sis
p. M. arriving a, Pueblo $50 a. m. Col
orado SPRINGS $50 a. m. and Denver at
L. noon. One hour quicker than any
competitor. City ticket Office ia North
Main street Telephone 2ll
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-17

The donkey who stole the lions skin
made the first experiment in substitu-
ton. His successors will fare no better
If every buyer Of goods is on the ever
lasting lookout for frauds and imita tons
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-17

Have you tried DR.. Peppers Phos.
,Ferrates-the most delicious drink
nerve tonic and blood maker? Only al
Behring's fountain, 40G East Douglas.
23-tf
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-17

Whine & Winnie have unlimited funds
TO loan on choice farm property. 401403-
40o Sedgwick block Soft
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-17
WICHITA TO ST. LOUIS.
IN SIXTEEN HOURS AID FIFTY
MIS"TEs VIA MISSOURI


PACIFIC.
Tn. KEnEzs and Ssbraska Limited
train leaves W.caffa daily az zf9 ,. n.
and arrives a. 81 LoB.s 3sx, morning al
10 No hesd CT kurr-iEz yourself %
catch morning tran. Eat yDgr aiansr
at home Take POUR s,isr-a.ao@r nap.
after which yea can take ih- Missouri
Pacific Flyer ana reach s.. Lsa.z for
breakfast Same time - though you BAD
left On nsrninz train. Quek tine.
Eiegzni service City Tscke: once It
North Main street
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-17
Still Thoy GO.

Still they go-those Sweet Sacred
Songs. One has only to see the book. TO
be convinced of its superiority and merit
We have the testimonials of a number
OF the leading musicians in the city in
this issue. Read them. Come and see
for yoursalf-.ake one home and give il
a thorough examination. If ii is not SUI
perior 10 anything in the sacred song
line that you have in the house. return
il. Out Of the hundreds that We have
sold not one has been returned
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-17
FACTS WORTHY OF STRONG
EMPHASIS

The time from Wichita to St Louis
via Santa Te route and Kansas City in
cluding thirty minutes lay over at Kan
sas City. is only l5H hours. making the
actual running time lax hours. This =
the quickest time 10 ST. Louis. Smooth
track. elegant equipment and every
thing for comfort.
II going 10 st. Louis or beyond try
the quick time Santa Fe Route
Phone 139. l. r. DELANEY, Agent.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-17

Altitude aa5 iov temperature max.
sszn1e- ,ravs. .scssan- CO 70 san
Francisco IL July va Saa.s Fa
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-17
CHEAP RATES VIA

GREAT ROCK ISLAND ROUTE,
WICHITA TO CHICAGO AND PEORIA
$500.
WICHITA TO ST. LOUIS. s115O.
Proport,onately low rates 10 all points
east,
Tickets on sale July 18th 10 2lst, in
elusive. also July 23rd. 26rh, 3oth. Aug
I'd. 9Th. 9th and 18Th.
Phone 1870. HAL S. RAY, D. P. A,
Wichita, Kan.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-17
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
9Ae no n
~''s;i'"&XZzZZx I ~

Fines; line OF imported and domestic
cigars in the city al RummeIl & Co.'S,
204 y. Main. 5a-l,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-17
KANSAS CITY TO CINCINNATI
WITHOUT CHANGE OF CARS.

"IIHOC OIfAN0E OF S1A1s'.
The Wabash railroad 10 now running
through cars 10 Cincinnati on their fast
mail train. leaving Kansas City AT $50
every evening. making practically no
change Of cars from Kansas City to
Louisville, Cincinnati. Washington.
Baltimore and Philadelphia. and short
ening the time to eH above places from
Ave to eight hours. The Wabash Is the
only line that does this.
II. " GARLAND,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-17

Alkaline water has no terrors. Drink
Cheri-Pho, a healthful tonic and sum-
mer drink 10 cents at all grocers, or
Shoemaker & Miller's. 49tf
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-17

Through tickets. baggage checked.
maps. time tables and full Information
about the Santa Fe Route and Frisco
Line can be obtained from their ticket
Office at Douglas avenue station. which
Is open until lo:&e p. m every day. Al
questions cheerfully answered
l. r. DELANEY, Agent
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-17

Whine & Whine have few choice i'm
proved farms for sale at bargain. Easy
terms. 401-fo3-&05 Sedgwick block. soft
Cheri-Pho. healthful summer drink.
a large bottle and smaller price, Is
cents Shoemaker & Millers, and lead
ing grocers. 4s-tf
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-17
NASHVILLE. TENN. AND RETURN
1856
TENNESSEE CENTENNIAL AND IN.
TERNATIONAL EXPOSITION.

The A,chson, Topeka and Santa Fe
will sell daily. tickets 10 Nashville and
return at rate OF 1855 continuous pas
sage in each direction. Final nmis
November 7,h. 1897
l. r. DELANEY. Agent.
Telephone Ia9
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-17

THE HUNTING AND FISHING
GROUNDS
OF Colorado quickly and comfortably
reached via the Santa Fe Route. Low
rates during the season. Write ". j.
Black. G. p. A. Topeka, Kan, for copy
Of A Colorado Summer.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-17
Piano Tuning

J. L. Sheldon is at the Manhattar
hotel Please order there 39-tf
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-17
GENERAL STEAM SHIP AGENCY.
NO. PAC. TICKET OFFICE.
LA North Main Street,

GENERAL STEAM SHIP AGENCY
NO. PAC. TICKET OFFICE.
LA North Main Street,
Wichita, Kansas
We can sell you through Railway and
steamship tickets 10 gil points In the
world
We are agents for the following Ines
OF Ocean steamship companies ana Keep
The original tickets always on hand. sd
nat upon purchasing xe can hand them
10 you az once.
American Line-Eew York to South
ampton.
American Llne-Phiiedslphla TO Liver.
pool
Anchor Line-Nev York % Glasgow.
Cunsrd Lne-Ser YORK 20 Liverpool.
North German -Lioyd-Esx York 20
Southampton. Bremen. Genoa. Naples,
Gibraltar. Austria. China and Japan.
White Star Line-Sev York 20 LIVER
pool. Cape Tosn. South Africa and
south American poiats.
We aiso maze a speciality az prepaid
ocean tickets. So that any ore dss rins
70 pay Tor a ;cke; here 10 bring over
thar friends from the Old countries can
Go 50 safely and cheaply We attend %
the delivery % the tickle. on ne ether
side. r. T. RLEcKLEY.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-17
TAKE THE MISSOURI
PACIFIC, KANSAS AND NEBRAS-
IA IINffTErt EOP ET fnI-rZ

TAKE THE MISSOURI
PACIFIC. KANSAS AND NEBRAS-
KA LIMITED" FOR ST. LOUIS.
Leave Wichita al 2i9 y. m. arriving
q: 81. Louis next morning TO. making
direct connections with all lines cas-.
No change OF cars Eiegan: service
City Ticke; Once ia North Main stree,
NATIONAL E-NCAMPMEST G. A. r.
Buffalo, y. 7. Asgusf 2 - =. Only
81 20 for TIE round trip via re JISSOC-
RI PACIFIC RAILWAY. si;heE via al
ran o part boat Time between Wichita
and Bgffs 0 via the Missouri Pacific -sil-
way. only forty ho1rs. Leave Wic5s;s
20 ?. II. arriving in B1ralJ second
morning O'Clock Tals y re ulos; d.
rec; ard quickest route. For further In
fo-ns tion cal On o. stdrnrs
r. z. BLEcKLEY.
p. and T a. If. Pa Ry.
Ii4 North Main street.. Wicai;z. Kan
II C TOWNSEND. 6. p. and T. A.
e. Louis. NJ.
Tickets OF -sse Aszusi = snd =.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-17
ARE THEY CHRIST'S!
WONDERFUL NEW WOODS FROM THE
LIPS OF THE NAZARENF.

Greek Writings Which Have just Been
Found which are Being Examsned BY
Archaeoloslsts- One OF the Tablets ID
Fragmentary and b supposed To Con-
tain . Wonderfal sentimeat-Juss What
the New Sayings Are and Conjecture -
tn Their Authenticity-Whers Gaps In
One Saying Occur.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-17
ARE YOU GOING TO KANSAS CITY?
REMEMBER THE MISSOURI PA
- CIEIC RAILWAY COMPANY

ClF1C RAILWAY COMPANY
Is the only line that runs a strictly
Wichita-Kansas City train. Leaving
Wichita at $40 p. m, arriving al Kan
sas City next morning at 7:20. This
train Is made up at Wichita and there
fore always leaves on time. Nice chair
cars and Pullman sleepers.
Notice the leaving time. and the next
time you go TO Kansas City take the
Missouri Pacific Always on time
Never late. Fine equipment. Leaves
Wichita at a reasonable hour and ar
rives at Kansas City neither too late
nor too early. Depot corner Second and
Wichita streets.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-17

Santa Fe route. The fast train which
leaves Wichita at 3:45 p. m. arrives at
Colorado points the next morning. Fer
information call on or address
.. l.. r. DELANEY. Agent.
Phone 100. Douglas Avenue Depo.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-17

REMEMBER THIS:
THAT TIE
SANTA FE ROUTE
RUNS A TRAIN FROM WICHITA TO.
Kansas City H.. 7 hgsrs. - fsls9sss
Chicago iE--..-......zs hours minutes
- Lo1ls io.-.-...-..i5 Ao1rs. = minutes
Cincinnati i8......-..st hours. > inmates
Loosss-!ie l5..--..-..A hours. ~ inmates
Arriving a. cins.anza sa4 Lo4.xvlJs
before aooa
Tine 70 al possss EaE s5s Southeast
eorYes9o-ssi-giy aussx-
Mos Popular Lac % Al Posn.s
Pasas rs. = K DELANEY. Agent
SPECIAL ExcuRxsdSs. O<R FAHg
Toss THE ROUND "TRIP VA
Tux SANTA 81 EDETE
INDIANAPOLIS. IND. "a kess -,
sale Asxn<; is;1 aud !7sA. AIT s~y.en-
aeT - zn3 So
SALT lake CITY. UTAH. tseke.s "a
sais July "a al is-a. ia sa1 :ssa-
I. Z pFs.ASEY
80 at
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-17

CHEAP RATES TO NASHVILLE.
TENN
For Tennessee Centennial The Rock
Island Route" VIII sell every Tussdzy
excursion tickets. good for twenty days.
al rate % 335.55. HAL s. RAY.
d. 2. A. Wichita. Kan.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-17

First Neighbor (proudly)-'My daughter
is learning the violin" Second Ditto Isad,
ly)-"So | hear. Fun.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-17
NASHVILLE. TENNESSEE

TENNESSEE CENTENNIAL AND
INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION,
MAY lST TO OCTOBER BOTH. 1897.
For this occasion. commencing May
goth and continuing daily thereafter TO
and including October 18th. 1897. the
Missouri Pacific railway will sell tickets
to Nashville and return for $3.50. limit
ed for return passage 10 November 7th.
1897.
The Missouri Pacific railway has two
fast express trains daily. making close
connection In ST. Louis Union depot
with trains 70 Nashville For particulars
call on or address
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-17
e. E. BLECXLEY. p ct. A..
WHEN PLANNING YorR YAcA-

TON ask Rock Island ticket agent
about the low rates this summer and
fail Some one OF the many cheap ex-
cursions wiii probably =a.t you TIE
Rock Island Route have them to almost
all points.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-17

HALF FARE EXCURSIONS VIA
THE GREAT ROCK ISLAND
ROUTE"
INDIANAPOLIS. IND. tickets on
sale August 1871 and 18th. and sep;-n-
Der TN and s,h.
Ask Rock Island Agen. for particulars.
HAL S. RAY. ID. = A
DIS Wichita. Kansas
The Opelousas courier., 1897-06-19
The Toledo Weekly BLADE.

Every intelligent family needs, in add
dition TO their local paper, IL good na-
tionai weekly. The greatest and most
widely known general family neWspa-
per is the Toledo Weekly Blade. For
thirty years it has been a regular visit
or in every part ot the Union, ant! is
we'll known at almost every Il OF the
10000 pOstotices in the country. 1t is
edited with reference 10 Il national cir
culation. It is a Republican paper, but
men Of all politics take it, because Of
its honesty and fairness in the discus
sion Of ali public questions. 1t is the
favorite family paper, with something
for every member OF the household.
Serial stories, poetry, wit and Lumor !;
the Household department (best in the
world), Young Folks, Sunday School
Lessons, Talmage's Sermons. the Farm
stead, the Question Bureau (Which an
swers questions for subscribers, the
news OF the week in complete form, and
other special features. Specimen copies
gladly sent on application, aud if you
will send us a list of addresses we will
mail a copy to each. Only 81 year.
If you wish to raise a club write for
terms. Address The Blade, Toledo, 0
The Opelousas courier., 1897-06-19
kouIsiana Immigration ASSOCIATION.

The Louisiana immigration Association is 4
chartered Institution formed for the purpose OF
securing desirable immigrants to this state.
The Association will keep Il book in which lists
of lands and their description and price Will be
entered for the inspection of such persons us
may visit our state with the view Of purchasing
lands for homes. The Office at Shreveport is i'll
Il suitable portion Of the city, close to all hotels
and dcpots.
The Association will also answer all questions
by intending h0mcscckcrs who may correspond
with It's officers. 1t will also advertise Louis
iana abroad. especially i'll the states of the
northwest. The Association is simply an or
gnnixr,l effort 10 set forth the advantages of
iouiSi"lii lis Il home ali! to BRING together the
land seeker aud land seller. 1t relies on the
patriotic public spirited citizens and land
owners to take stock which is s.. 90 per share.
Its charter provides that it shall pay 10 divi-
lcn.Is, hence all stockholders understand that
they are uniting in u collective capacity to de
yelnlc the state. The present Is The most suit
able time for this work as the completion of u
great trunk line railway to Shreveport from the
great grain producing centre, whose CONNER
cial emporium il Kansas city, beings Louisiana
in close tanch With Nebraska, Kansas and tho
ru,a; Northwest. The Association earnestly
REQUESTS Land owners particularly those having
for correspondence. There, viii he no fee for
entering The lists u! ;.aI!'t5 or correspondence
relative thereto
J. HENRY Sili.iAi.p. i. (. MuNtii!E,
Treas. * Sec. pro tenn. PRESIDENT.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-06-19
Bayou Chicot.
June 1G, 1897

June IL, 1877.
DIR. Jno. A. Haas, of Opelousas, and
B. nj. Lambert, OF Acadia, were here
a few days ago.
The corr crop in this section is fine.
The watermelon crop is almost here
to the delight of the little ones.
VIM. Clark was in town on Satur-
Messrs. c. T. Griffith. VIM. Obicr,
Wilson and Philips, of Bellevue, were
here during the week.
Hon. Jas. o. Chache,t and Miss Ma
mic Anderson were visitors here Oh
Sunday.
Cal, allow me to congratulate You on
your c step in life, but ! trust your
| union will not cause you to desert tho
| columns of the good old COURIER.
The Ii. l.. Erich base ball club has
| challenged Opelousas Tor a game of ball
on Sunday, June 9th.
We regret to learn that Mrs. Charlie
Haas, Of Bunkie, is seriously Ill.
Capt. Sam Haas and Hon. James o.
Chachert paid "a visit to Judge Carson
last Sunday evening.
Hon. Laurent Dossman and several
others passed up on Tuesday on "a fish
ing expedition on Cocodrie Lake.
We received the first watermelon
that was raised in this section on
Tuesday. the 18th.
Major Frank Wharton took the can
non ball train Tuesday night ut Bun
kie 10 atteua tie wedding OF DIR. Jno.
A. Haas.
At present we are having too much
rain.
Local, as we'll as other news, is
scarce.
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