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The Opelousas courier., 1898-02-05
Proceedings Of the Democratic Execu.
tive Committee of the Town of
Opelousas.
OpEynT,sAS ia To,

OPELOUsAs, La, Jan. 27th, 1s9s
The Executive Committee appointed at a
masS-meeting OF the Democratic voters of the
town OF Opel0usas met this day and organized
by electing Mr.. Raymond Breaux as Chairman
and Mr.. W. Sandoz as Secretary.
Present: c. j. Thompson, T. +. Shute, Thos
81. Lewis, Nathan Roos. E. b. Dubuisson, l.. A.
SandOZ, G.. Settoon, j. P. Saizan, J. T. Stewart.
The following resolutions were unanimously
Resolved That the candidates of the Demo-
cratic party for the elective offices of the town
OF Qpelousas be chosen by primary election, to
be held at the Court House on Thursday, the
18th day of February, 1898. by the following
named commissioners Lucius g. Dupre, W. X.
Cochran, Jno. w. Lewis and in default of any
OF them serving, the chairman of this COM
mittee to fill the vacancy; that the polls be
opened at o'clock a. m. and closed at o'clock
p. no. and the vote counted and returns made
to the chairman OF this committee who shall
Immediately proclaim the result; that the vote
shall be by ballot and any democrat residing
within the corporation and registered shall
have the right to have his name printed upon
the ticket as candidate for any Of the offices
to be filled provided his name be given to this
committee at least 4s hours before the day Of
election that but one ticket shall be voted, to-
be printed and upon which the names OF all the
candidates shall be printed, and the voter
before casting his ballot shall erase all names
except those in favor Of whom he desires to
vote
Resolved further that at said primary election
only white democrats who have registered and
reside within the corporation and agree to
abide by the result shall be permitted to vote.
And in case of challenge as to party fealty, the
test shall be Are you Democrata" "Wil
you support the nominees
Resolved further. That the candidatee for
Mayor and Constable to be nominated must
receive majority of the votes cast, but a
plurality vote shall be sufficient to nominate
candidates for Aldermen; and in case OF no
candidate for Mayor or Constable receiving
a majority OF the votes cast, then the race
shall be run over again between the two who
received the highest vote cast.
Resolved further, That the Democratic pa
pers of the town be requested to publish the
proceedings
Adjourned subject to call.
RAYMOND BREAUx, Chairman.
i. A. SANDoZ. Sec. Pro Tenn.
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Our Water Works and Electric Lights.

Duripg the last week the weather was
more favorable than it had previously
been, and we had three or four days Of
delightful time. Mr.. Sanders was
fully alive to the opportunity afforded
and pushed his work forward with all
posslble expedition. A great deal was
accomplished. The polls for the cleo
trio light were set up and the plant is
nearing completion.
We are not Inclined to censuFe or to
criticise, but we fail to understand
why the polls were not charred or sub
merged in tar, or coated with creosote
before putting them up. We suppose
it was not nominated in the bond.
But with all Difference we think it
should have been. They are cypress.
We know that the wood is the most
durable we have of general native
growth; and yet it will not be in the
lapse Of a few years. Cedar might have
been had at some greater expense,
and it is, as far as We know, more en-
during than cypress, but more costly.
In erecting such work, email sum
Of money should not be an iDsuperable
Obstacle.
But our town Board of Aldermen
have acted for the best, under all tue
the circumstances, aud we take it for
granted they did all for the best. with
q continuation of fair weather, we
may expect to have light under the
contract, in two. three or four weeks.
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Married.

SANDoz-BRAUD-On Thursday, Jan
uary 9th, 1899, Mr.. LEoNCE SANDoz,
of Opeiousas, La, to Miss LEAH
BRAUD. of charlottesville, La, by Rev.
Father Gaffney, of N. O.. at the Jesuits'
Church, in the city of New Orleans.
No cards.
We most cordially felicitate the
editor of this paper and his bride. He
ia Il prominent and progressive citizen,
devoted to home and business, and
it may be safely predicted that his
future years will he crowned by the
practice of those virtues that beautify
character and serve to make welded
life blessing.
We know bpt little of his bride, but
venture to say she is all that contrib
ntes to make her Sex lovely.
Their tour to the land and City of
Montezuma will we trust fill the volume
of the romance their relation to each
other lovingly inspires.
We wish them ali tie enjoyment,
pleasures and delights they deserve.
May they live long and 10 happy.
Though fools spurn Hymen's gentle powers,
We, who improve his golden hours,
By sweet experience EnOaU
That marriage rightly understood,
Gives to the tender and the good
paradise below
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A Railroad Commission.

We think Louisiana ought to have u
railroad commission. A large number
OF the States OF the Union have one, and
wherever they have been given trial
the results have been satisfactory As
the Unconstitutional Convention meets this
month, and the Legislature in May, we
think it good time to explain to our
readers what a railroad commission is,
and we therefore take the following
extract from the A. g. E. Encyclyclo-
pedia Of Law, vol. 10, which clearly
presents the natter.
Estate! State Legislatures \ave authority to
establish reasonable r gnlations for the
control of railway prporations. To
enable them to exerq1 BE such authority
prudently and INTEL GENTLY, boards of
railroad commissioners s frequently are
created, charged with the general duty
OF preventing the exacting of unreason-
able u discriminating rates upon trans
portation within the State, and for the
enforcement of reasonable police regn-
and safety Ut travellers and persons
doing business with tbs companies.
These boards are required, usually, to
make annual reports to the legislature
of their doings, including such state
ments, facts and inspections as will dis
close the actual workings of the sys-
tenn of railroad transportation in it's
bearing upon the business prosperity
of the Shate, and such suggestions as to
the general railroad policy, the amend
ment of the laws, and the condition,
affairs, or conduct of any railroad cor
porations us may seem appropriate, and
to recommend and draft for the Legisla-
ture such oil lis as, in their judgment,
will protect the interests of tie public.
The authority to create these boards is
founded on the principle that railroad
corporations enjoy privileges and fran
chises created for the benefit of the
public, and is exercised in order that
the public may not fail to receive it,
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Messgs. SettOon & Miller are making
the necessary preparations for an early
start in the wholesale manufacture of
brick for home use. A lengthy and
c0mM0diOus shed with an Office at
tached has been recently constructed on
the lot purchased by them for the pur-
pose of esta ablishing a first-cl and up-
fo-date brick yard. Other improve
ments will soon follow. We learn that
they are takink the necessary steps to
I've railway crossing made near them
bIch will not only be very essential
& The furtherance of their plans. but
III be D c0nvenienc9 to many residents
q that side OF the railroad.
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Any registered white voter residing
within the corporate limits of Opeiou-
sas, has right to present himself to the
commissioners at the primary on the
l7tii and offer to vote Ii no one chal-
leDges him, he votes. II lie is chal-
legged as to party feaity. the only ques
tons that can be asked him are: Are
.you DemOcratf Will you support
the nominees The first question refers
20 the present.. not the way the voter
aflrmatively to both questions, be has d
clear right to vote, and will be permit
ted to do so.
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FRIDAY, FER,Y. 1925,
SHERIFF's SALE.
PEOPLES STATE BANK vs.. WM l.. GIL.
No. l6lSI
District Court, Parish of ST Landry, State Of
louisiana

District Court, Parish Of st Landty State Of
Louisiana.
BY virtue of writ of seizure and sale issued
out OF the Hon. the Eleventh judicial District
Court of the State OF Louisiana, III and for the
Parish OF st. Landry, i'll the above entitled and
numbered suit, and to me directed, l have seiz-
ed and will proceed to sell at public auction, TO
the last and highest bidder. at the front door
of the Court House. in the town of Opelousaa
in st. Landry parish. on
Saturday, February ne, 1S9S,
at II O'Clock a. m, the following described prop
erty, tO-wt:
A certain tract of land with all the buildings
and improvements thereon, situated about
eight miles south of the town of Opelousas III
that section of the Parish of st. Landry known
as Bellevue. containing sixty seven arpents.
bounded north by property of A. Dimmick,
south by Jules and Zenon Boutt6 and Dave
Carson, and west by John NJ. Ware, being the
same property purchased by w. {. Perranlt at
the successional sale of Henrietta Halon, May
4th, 1892.
Seized in the above entitled suit.
Terms-CASH.
W. s. FRAZEE,
Sheriff of the Parish of st, Landry.
January 8, 1898.
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Unless our Legislature or Police Ju-
ries make more stringent laws for the
protection of our game birds, it will
not be long before they are extermina-
ted. The open season should be short
ened, and 1t be declared unlawful to
kill game of certain kinds in large
quantities, and "pot-hunting" should be
prohibited. The excellent sport of
shooting would then be preserved.
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We are pleased to note the fact that
4. B. ChristmaD. yonngest son OF our
worthy townsman Antoine Cbristman,
has located in our midst, and will in fu-
tire conduct the business SO efficiently
and successfully presided over by that
eveT-ready and omne present spirit. MIR.
Conrad Brand. who for 80 long time
has provided us with the best the mar
ket afforded in the line Of bread. cakes,
pastry, etc. See bis card beaded ITO
the Public" in another column.
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We are 10 receipt ef the 1st number.
Volume v of the Oberlin News in which
Mr. v. S. Staneart announces that he
has assumed the editorial control of
that Journal. and inasmucb as be will be
ably assisted by bis wife Mrs. Nettie L.
Staneart, formerly one of our bright
and energetic Opelousas girls. and is
=, whoIe.team in himself. We predict
for that paper profitable patronage
and pleasing success under It's new
management.
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Way Up

Way Up
10 the latest Styles are my designs OF
Clothing Made-to-Or but
Burst the Bulb
When il comes to selling the best suit
f0r the least money.
Discount the Trade
In my line for quality and finish, /
please the eye. suit the taste and con-
suit the pocket. Let me cooperate
With yon in dressiDR stylislly. well
md cheaply.
Guarantee Satisfaction.
AARON JAcoBs,
Jan. -, 81. 0peIousas, La.
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Colonel Newton examined Juror Da-
vid B. Hill. He asked "Are you De-
mocrat? "Yes," answed the juror.
"Have you any scrupIes against sitting
in a case of this kind p mo"
Have you any conscientious scruples
at all ~ "How many scruples in a
dram ?" "Three' allow many have you
got against taking a dram " "None"
Have you formed any opinion of late
on any subject whatever z" "Have yon
discussed yet where yon are at9" No"
He was adjudged competent to serve
Richmond Dispatch.
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If citizen entitled to register neg
iects to do so, no one is to blame but
himself because he cannot vote at the
coming election. 1t is silly to try to
make it appear that the law or the
registrar ia to blame if such man can
not vote-he should have registered.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-02-05

The vatican statisticIan announces
that last year the congregation of car
dinals received 400 applications for an
nulmeDt of marriage, took about one
half of them into consideration. aud cut
the bonds in only six cases. OId-fash-
Toned ideas as to the sanetity OF mar
riage still rule at Tie vatican.
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NoTICE.-I now represent the Barn
ards Plantation Rice Hullers and
Graders, which makes merchantabIe
rice. Parties contemplating purchasing
one of these machines, should address
the undersigned for price and terms.
S. r. BRoDHEAD,
Jeanerette, La.
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In Prussia. durlng the last seventy
years, 5s,3SS, 1852 children have been
born these include 696.S31 pairs of
twins, 7731 sets of triplets, 106 cases of
four children at one birth, and three in
stances of five. The Prussian statistics
are carefully kept, so that the figures
given afford some ground for the COM
putation of domestic possibilities.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-02-05

Dispatches from Australia say that it
is SO hot there that people and animals
are perishing from heat. while news
from New FOundland informs us that
many are starving and freezing on ac-
count of the extreme cold.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-02-05

Our streets have dried up consider
ably during the present week, but
much work will be required to put
them in good condition, principally be-
cause the water works people have not
carried out their contract in filling in
the trenches properly, packing down the
earth and leveling it off. Has anything
been done yet towards having them
do sol 1t ia high time.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-02-05

The following terms of court have
been fixed by Judge Dupre for the
Parish of st. Landry during the year
1895:
"A criminal term beginning on the
first Monday of February.
A civil term beginning on the second
Monday in April.
A criminal term beginning on the
second Monday of September.
A civil term beginning the second
Monday Of December.
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Our theater-go people will be
pleased to learn that on Tuesday, Feb
ruary Sth. w. L. Bringhurst, the we'll
known Dramatic ImpersoDator and
Lecturer will appear at Saudoz's Oper a
House in the delivery of lecture en-
titled "The Girl l Left Behind Me-"
and anyone failing to see and hear him
will miss rare treat,
The Opelousas courier., 1898-02-05

The Constitutional Convention con-
venes at New Orleans next Tuesday,
February Sth. 1t will be composed of
1874 delegates, and must conclude its la
bors within 70 days.
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D. X. Breazeale, the we'll known mill
wight, will make Opelousas his head
quarters for some time to come, aud is
prepared to undertake any work in his
line. Orders through the postotfice will
have prompt attention.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-02-05

The price of cotton ia still low. not
withstanding that nearly all the crop is
already sold and but little has been
marketed the past week. Middling has
been quoted in New Orleans for the
mast eight days at 81.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-02-05

Which do you think is the fairest way
ta select candidates for the several
Offices to be elected on April 4th: by a
primary at which the voters select
them, or by committee appointed by
one man for that purpose?'
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- - ..

An Arizona paper asserts that the
M ost savage of Indians, the Apache, is
conquered by civilization. The main
tribe Of Apaches, about 5000 individuals,
is clustered about San Carlos. In the
last five years this tribe has furnished
only one serious criminal, murderer.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-02-05

Read proceedings Of the Democrat
ie Executive Committee of the Town of
Opelousas in another column, which
provides the fairest mode by which a
town ticket can be placed before the
ranp1o
The Opelousas courier., 1898-02-05

The St. Landry Homestead and Loan
Association is an important factor in
the upbuilding of Opelousas. Take
few shares, benefit yourself and assist
in the good work
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-3DRe

Senator Caffery has introduced in the
q. S. Senate bill to confirm to John
Florentine Poirtet, of St. Landry parish,
a Spanish grant made to Amaible Ber-
trand in 177
The Opelousas courier., 1898-02-05

All Democrats should participate in
the primary on Feb'y 18th. Every one
who does, will have chance to say
whom he desires TO be the candidates
for the various Offices
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LOST, sTRAYED OR STOLEN.

From the undersigned at Opelousas about
mare about years old. white spot in fore
head, paces under saddle and trots in harness.
suitable reward will be given for her return
to J. B. Clements or to Joe Eddy at Opelousas,
or for information that may lead to her recov-
cry. j. B. CLEMENTS.
Jan. Is. 1893.
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A cold wave swept over the country
the beginning of the week, the lowest
temperature being 80 degrees below
zero, at Bangor, Maine.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-02-05

Rev. e. T. benson, for sometime pas
tor in charge Of the Methodist Church
here, has been on a visit to friends in
town this week.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-02-05

The price of corn has gone up a little
lately, selling at 81. cents per gallon at
the stores in town.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-02-05

The pen is mighter than the sword.
Both are useless alone. One must have
ink and a writer, and the other needs ~
soldier and fighter.-Picayune.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-02-05

Place your valuable papers IN safety
deposit box in the st. Landry State
Bank.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-02-05

In retiring, l desire to thank my many
friends and the public generally for their many
years of kind and liberal patronage, and ear
nestly solicit the same for my successor, MI
K. B. Chrstman. who feel will do his best to
please. Again thanking one and all.
remain thankfully yours,
CONRAD BRAND,
Feb. 5, st. Frank the Baker"
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PULLIAM-TRUMAN.- Wednesday
morning, Feb. 2d, 1898, DR.. SEELEY Pull
LIAM, of Crowley, to Miss FLORENCE
TRUMAN, daughter of Hon. w. l.. Tru-
man, Of Opelonsas, Rev. E. T. Den
son officiating,
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JUDGMENT.
EDMONIA DEVILLE, WIFE, VS.. ARMAS
DURIO, HUSBAND.
No 16177.
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
No. 16l77.


This suit was submitted on the evidence in
the record. The law and the evidence being in
favor OF the plaintiff, Edmonia Deville, and
against the defendant, Armas Durio, it is hy
reason thereof ordered. adjudged and de,reed
that she do have Judgment i'll her favor and
against the defendant, dissOlving the comuni-
ty Of assets and gains heretofore exiying he
tween them, separating them in property and
investing her with complete control of the
property which she now owns or may hereaf-
ter acquire. free from the control or interfer-
ance Of her husband. And il is further or
dered. adjudged and decreed that the movable
property described in plaintiffs petition and
claimed by her as her paraphernal property be
and the same is hereby recognized as her para
phernal property.
Defendant to pay the costs of this suit to be
taxed
Done, read and signed in open Court at
OpelOusas, this 18th day of December. 1897.
GILBERT l.. DUPRF,
Judge 11th Jud. Dist. OF La.
Filed Dec 1s, 1897.
Fl. E. EsTeRGE, Dy. Clerk.
A true copy.
L. 7. CASTILLO, Dy. Clerk.
Jan. 8, 1898.
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!. District Court. Judge Dupr6, con-
svenes here next Monday. February 7tb,
In criminal term.
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W. W. Duson. Esq, of Crowley, was
attending to business here Wednesday
and Thursday.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-02-05

. Capt. Samuel Haas, of Bayou Chicot
vas in town several days this week.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-02-05

Gray's Legal Blanks are copyrighted.
We order them on commission and de-
liver at catalogue prices.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-02-05

Miss Aida Lamorandier, of Waxia,
ia spending a few days with her sister
Mrs. G.. P. Richard.
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Jan. 8, 1893.
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The man who doesn't think i. pays to
advertise is not rushed with business
The Opelousas courier., 1898-02-05

There are over 900 women employed
in the various government Offices 10
Philadelphia.
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ANDREW D. CARPENTER,
Jan. s, 1895

Are you a subscriber to the COURIER
If not, why not? ~
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Hats-the finest assortment in town
to Fred L. Sandoz's store, Bridgeville.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-02-05

Sec Al. G.. SkiIes for Lumber, Shingles
Bricks, Lime, Sand and Cement.
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NO.2l
SUCCESSION SALE.
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF 81. LANDRY
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
ESTATE OF PINTARD d. wILLIAMIs.

By virtue of an order of the Honorable
Judge of the Eleventh Judicial District Court
OF the State OF Louisiana, in and for the parish
Of st. Landry, there will be sold at public auc-
ton to the last and highest bidder at the
residence OF Mrs. Kate T. Goodloe, parish
and State aforesaid, by the undersigned ad-
mlnistrator, or any duly qualified auctioncer,
on
FRIDAY, FEB'X. II, gS9S,
at II o'clock II. m, the following described
property, tOwlt:
About 5000 lbs of lint cotton in bales rs husl-
els OF corn. more or less one buggy and single
harness; one buggy pole one set of double
harness one let of hay ; two plows one har-
row one paint horse ono brown mare: one
saddle and bride; one lot of chickens; one old
wagon; one set OF chars one lot of bedding
three bcdSteads two bureaus two wash
stands Que sewing machine one dining room
table; one safe two stoves and cooking uten--
slls; one lot OF crockeryware one large look
ing glass; one lot Of lard and saltcd pork one
lot of miscellaneous articles.
1erms-Cash.
WILSON T. GOODLOE,
Jan. %, 1898. Administ ratnr.
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j. B. Sandoz sells the celebrated Nc
Mullen Woven Wire Fencing.
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Fresh eggs, chickens aud all country
produce at Fred. L. SandOz's.
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NOTICE OF ADMINIsTRAT5O
ESTATE OF JOSEPHINE THOMPSON, DE-
CEASED.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT,
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
No. $500.

Whereas, Frank Wharton, OF st. Landry
parish, has applied by his petition to be ap-
pointed administrator of the estate of Jo-
scphine Thompson, late of the parish of
st. Landry;
Now therefore notice Ia hereby gwen to all
parties interested to make opposition to said
appointment, to nle the same in writing in my
effice in the town of OpelOusas, in ten days
from the present notice.
A. PAVY,
Jan. 20, 1898. Clerk.
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BY virtue of a writ of seizure and sale Issued
out of the Hon. the Eleventh Judicial District
Court OF the State of LOuisiana a, in and for fhe
parish OF st. Landry, in the above entitled and
numbered suit, and to me directed, have seiz-
ed and will proceed to sell at public auction, to
the last and highest bidder, at the principal
front door Of the Courthouse. in the town of
Opelousas, in the parish OF st. Landry, on
Saturday, February ne, ss0S,
at II O'Clock a. M, the following described pro
perty, tO-wit: -
A certain tract of wood land sitlated III Sc.
Landry Parish, La, about eight mites east OF
the town of Opelousas, on the mort h bank OF
Bayou Teche containing firty-five l55l arpents.
bounded on the south by Bayou Tech., west by
the property OF Charles Gaudet. east By pro
perty Of W. C. Perrault and north by property
of Arville Ratelle.
Seized in the above entitled suit.
Terms-Cash.
W. s. FRAZEE,
Jan'y. 8. 189s Sheriff.
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New Goods Fresh Stock!!
At Smiths City Drug Store, Opelousas.