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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-03-26

The United States government has
offered reward of $500 each for the
apprehension of the guilty parties who
took part in the killing Of the negro
postmaster Baker, at Lake City, S. C..
The government officials say that they
will do every thing in their power to
apprehend and convict the guilty parties.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-03-26

The following are the rates of pay per
month in the United States navy ::
Seaman $24 ordinary seaman, $19 !;
$40, $50 and $40. Men are
badly wanted in the navy, as sew erai
new ships must have crews and recruits
are needed on some OF those in service.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-03-26

d. X. Breazeale, the well known mill
wright, will make Opelousas his head
quarters for some time to come, and ia
prepared to undertake any work in his
line. Orders through the postoffice will
have prompt attention.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-03-26

The ladies Of Opelousas and vicinity,
interested in the w. y. T. u, are re
quested to meet at the residence of Mrs.
M. NJ. Hayes, Tuesday evening, the 29th
Of March, at 5 p. M.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-03-26

A fine lot of gentle driving and work
horses and mules for sale by B. F. Jew
0ns at Mrs. Robertson's stable, be-
tween Court and Main street, Opelou-
sas; also fine blooded Jack, all of
which will be sold cheap. Call soon.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-03-26
U. =. vs.. SPAIN.

Uncle Sam has gotten a tritie rough
And is going in for war
If the Spanards push things far enough
Or overly anxious are.
We will meet them on the deep high seas
With dynamite in hand,
And will swarm around them Just like bees
III they place their foot on land.
With the darkies all in the front rank
And the Southern boys behind
The Yanks and CubaDs on the flank
resistess power they'll find.
We will .'churn them up in royal style
From dawn till closing day,
And at night will stir up Spanish bile
In the good old Southern way.
They'll think that Judgment Day. has
come
And will vainly seek for flight,
As they sigh fOrlOrn for their far-off home
lii the Spaniard's land 30 bright.
Opeousas. La, March 26, 1893.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-03-26

Farmers are invited to call on Mr..
A. T. Voters, at the Chacher6 Ho-
tel, and examine "The farmers Busi-
ness Record" book prepared expressly
for them to keep their accounts in.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-03-26

A Fair will be held at Scott (the
Great Scott Fair) on June 4th and 5th
with all elaborate program of attrac-
tions. We acknowledge receipt of an
invitation to be present.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-03-26
Ma chine Poetry.

The COURIER muse may be some
what rusty, but after getting the con
traption started Il few days ago, we
succeeded in grinding out the follow
toblc now nppermost in the public
mind:
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-03-26
PROCLAMATION.

MAYORS OFFICE, Town of Opelousas, I
March 10, 1898.
By virtue OF the power vested in ME by law
hereby announce that an election will be held
in the town of Opelousas on
MONDAY APRIL 4, 1895,
for the purpose of electing Mayor, Marshall
and seven Aldermen.
C. THOMPSON,
Mayor.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-03-26
= -

Both the city of Monroe and the par.
ish of Ouachita have voted five-milt
tax for ten years in aid of the Monroe
and Natchitoches road. The tax was
carried by large majorities in both
instances.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-03-26

Ifyou need job work of any kind and
have not the time to call, ring up phone
80, and we will do the rest. All Of our
work guaranteed to give satisfaction.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-03-26

DR.. Carter, prominent physician and
druggist of Amite City, La, was arrest
ed last Friday under the charge of set
ting fire to his own drug store on Thurs
day night. In the name Of civilization
what sort of people inhabit the parish
Of Tangipahoa anyhow g-Louisiana
Apnaat
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-03-26
JUDICIAL ADVERTlsEMEN
DUBLIC SALE.
ESTATE OF ALPHONSE LEVY.
NJ.
PROBATE COURT-PARISH OF ST. Lam
DRY La

By virtue of an order of the Honorable the
District Court in and for the parish OF st. Ian
dry, there will be sold at public auction. to the
last and highest bidder, by the undersigned or
any other duly qualified auctioneer at the
front door of the court house i'll the town of
ODelOusJs on
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-03-26

The cheering news comes from every
part of the State that farmers are di-
versifying their crops more than ever
this year, besides giving more attention
to stock raising. IL this 10 continued
they will gradually work out of debt
and conquer hard times effectually be-
fore lOug.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-03-26

Mr.. A. E. Cropper, of Patterson, La,
brother in-law of our druggist Louis P.
Smith, has accepted position in the
Phoenix Pharmacy, and will make his
home with US.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-03-26
SUCCESSION SALE
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
STATE OF LOUISIANA
ESTATE OF ALIENS MEAT, DECEASED

No. J491.
BY vlrtuo of an order of the Honorable
Judge OF the Eleventh Judicial District Court
or the State of Louisiana. in and for the parish
or st. Landry, there will be sold at public anc-
tlon to the last and highest bidder, at the
last residence of deceased. near Port Barre, par
lsh and State aforesaid, by the undersigned
natural tutriN, or any duly qualified auctoneer,
MONDAY, April. rs, 1895,
at IL o'clock a. m, the following described
property, tO-wlt:
certain tract of land situated in St. Landry
en- the Courtableau, below Port Barre, con
tanning about 81 arpents. bounded north by
Lastie Nezat. south by Octave Dtjean and
Bayou COnrtableau, east by Albert Ntzat and
Octave Dejean. west by Courtableau and Las
tie Nezat, beng last residence of deceased.
certain tract of woodland situated in ST.
Landry, near allowed descti ibed tract, contain
ing about 40 acres. bounded north by Jos. De-
jean and Albert NeZat south by Octave H<e-
jean and Louis Wyble, east by Joseph Dejean
and Louis Wyble, west by Octave Dtjean and
Albert NeZat.
Also five head of horned cattle, one horse
one colt, three creole mules, lot of household
and kitchen furniture, one wagon, one buggy
Terms-Cash.
CONSTANCE LALANNE,
March 10, 1898. Natural 1utrIx
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-03-26

After two weeks of lovely spring
weather, rain set in last Wednesday
evening, when the weather again turned
cold enough to make fires and overcoats
comfortable.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-03-26

Several parties of fishermen left town
on Sunday last in search of the tinny
tribe. Notwithstanding the earliness
of the season, we learn that they were
quite successful.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-03-26
FOR SALE

A farm, well improved, one-half mile from
Washington, st Landry Parish, La. containing
50 acres, 80 acres in cultivation, balance Wood
land Good four room Cottage, Kitchen, Barn,
Stable, and other outhouses, we'll and cistern.
Apply to
J. n. WILSON.
Real Estate Agent 1873 Carondelet st.. New
Orleans, La.
Feb. 10, 1898.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-03-26

Hon. Fl. G.. Minor, one of the most
respected Republicans in the State and
large sugar planter, died at his home
near Hsuma last week
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-03-26
Way Up

In the latest Styles are my designs OF
Clothing Made -to-Order, but
Burst the Bulb
When it comes to selling the best suit
for the least money.
Discount the Trade
In my line for quality and finish, |
please the eye, suit the taste and con-
with you in dressing stylishly, we'll
and cheaply.
Guarantee Satisfaction.
AARON JACOBS,
Jan. 80, st. Ope!ousas, La.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-03-26

Mr.. James j. Lewis Of Mamou, was
10 town last week and attended the
grand fancy dress and masquerade ball
at Sandoz Opera House on Saturday
night.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-03-26

EXECUTIVE MANSION
WAsHINSTON. March 18th, lS9s
Mr.. John N. Ogden, Opelousas, La,
My Dear Sir Il beg leave to acknowledge
the receipt of your letter of the 14th inst. with
enclosure. the contents OF which the President
has carefully noted.
Very respectfully, yours.
tSignedl JOHN ADDISON PORTER.
Secretary to the President
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LOST, sTRAYED or STOLEN,

From the undersigned at Opelousas about
the first of the year, a chestnut-sorrel creole
mare, about years old. white spot in fore
head, PAGES under saddle and trots in harness.
A suitable reward will be gwen for her return
to ]. B. Clements or to Joe Eddy at Opelousas,
or for information that may lead to her recov
cry. J. B. CLEMENTS
Jan. Is, 1893.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-03-26

Lafayette has 4s6 electric lights al
ready put up in stores and residence,
and the demand for them is still in
creasing.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-03-26

The pay car passed here last Wednes-
day gladd ening the hearts of the r.
R. employees along the line.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-03-26

WANTED-TRUsTwoRTHY AND ACTIVE
w gentlemen or LADIES' to travel for respon-
sible. established housefn Louisiana. Monthly
$65 and expenses. Position steady. Reference.
Enclose self-addresed stamped envelope. The
Dominion Company, Dept. r. Chicago.
Jan. 8, 1897.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-03-26

Hon. Robert T. Lincoln, son of ex-
President Abraham Lincoln, was visi-
tor to New Iberia, last week.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-03-26

j. G Schriever, the we'll known rail-
road man, connected with the Southern
Pacific for many years is dead.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-03-26

Claude Mayo, Esq, of Lake Charles,
was shaking hands with his many old
friends here this week
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-03-26

John Gafford, the murderer of Rufus
Sanders" -" is sentenced to be hung on
April LIST.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-03-26
NOTICE
STATE OF LOUISIANA, PARISH OF ST
LANDRY.

To this Honorable Body, the Legislature of the
State of Louisiana:
l. FRANCOIS RICHARD, of St. Landry
State OF Louisiana, have purchased a certain
tract Of land from said State, being the frac-
tional quarter of Section No. 25, in Township
No. 9, south of range west, containing fifty
one acres. at 81 25 per acre. amounting to s63 49,
numbered in Paul BOutin'a claim No. 1854, Re
celver's Office at OpelOusas, La, May 1st, 1852
signed John Posey, Receiver, for which now
apply to said State Of Louisiana for the money
paid it for said land. -
FRANCOIS RICHARD.
March II, 1898, mo
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-03-26

PROCLAMATION.
TOWN ELECTION.
Public notice is hereby given that on
MONDAY, THE 4TH DAY OF
APRIL, 1925,
an Election will be held in the Town of Opc
lousas, at the Court House, for the election OF a
Mayor, Town Marshal and Seven Aldermen
in and for said town to serve for the term OF
two years, and we do hereby appoint as com
missioners to hold said election the following
legally qualified voters Of said town, t0-wit ::
Lucius Dupre and Edward Loeb, Democrats,
and A. B. Chachere, Republican, aud for Clerk,
W. r. Cochran.
The polls to be opened at seven A. NJ. and
close at six p. In,
CHAs F. BURR, Presd'nt
J.J. BARRY,
E. T. LEWIS, Ass'r & Reg'r.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-03-26

Fresh eggs, chickens and all country
produce at Fred. l.. Sandoz's.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-03-26

We want your advertisement, and
will be glad to do your job printing.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-03-26

The Jennings Times gives the follow
ing timely advice which the citizens
of Opelousas might protitably follow
with the addition Of little whitewash
The town authorities hope to have the
town thoroughly cleaned up before hot
weather. Along this line, the citizens
can and should do great deal to aid in
keeping the streets aud cutters clear of
trash. Old papers and other refuse
should never be thrown into the streets
and left unburned, and tin cans and
similar trash should find some resting
place other than the streets or alley.
Frequently those who are the most IL
beral in finding fault about dirty streets
and obstructed cutters are the very
ones who do the most to bring about
and perpetuate the very conditions that
they condemn. With limited and ina
dequate revenue for the large amount
of work needed, it is not so easy task
for the authorities to answer all the
demands made upon them, and the
citizens generally can assist materially
in tightening the task.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-03-26

NOTICE. - Land Office at New Orleans
~ March II, 1S9s.-Notice ls hereby given that
the following named settler has flied notice OF
his intention TO make final proof in support o.
his claim, and that said proof will be made be
fore F.. North Cullom, U. S. Commissioner
Western District of Louisiana, at Opelousas,
La, on April Goth, 1898, viz:
JACOB PICKLES.,
who made Homestead Entry No. 14453 for the
South WI Sec. %, TIP. 2, 8 r w., Louisiana
Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
Of, said land, VIZ:
William Johnson. Louis johnson, John Nc
Cloud, Albert WEIGH. all OF Bayou Chicut La.
G. Med. BRUMBY,
March 10, 1S986t Register.
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Correspondence Received and Ac
knowledged

Onr talented and eloquent towns,man,
John n. Ogden, Esq. delivered a pat
rIotIc address at the meeting of Chap
ter OF the Daughters of the COnfedera-
cy here last year, which was quoted by
several of our confIeres of the louisiana
Press, and highly commended for its
sentiments of lofty patriotism and ele-
CANT construction. This is the docu-
ment alluded to in the following cor
respondence which explains itself:
OPELoUsAs, La, March l4th, 1893
President William Mckinley,
Ny Dear Sir Owing to the situation of
public affairs just now, send you an address
delivered last summer, in organizing a chap
ter of the United Daughters OF the Confede-
racy- 1t has been said that out OF partial evil
springs universal good, and while war isa thing
TO be entered into with the camest delibOra-
ton, still 1t might be the cause of teaching
other nations to forever hold Ill respectful rev
erence the Star Spangled Banner aud to refrain
from doing aught that will harm q citizen who
folds. ''' pAo'eo''n7
This war with Spain will have the effect OF
completely oDllteratlng any sectional preju-
dices that may exist and bring the States in
closer adhesion, forming chain of such pro-
portions as to withstand the attack of any ma
ton under the sun Although native L0uisi-
who live in the Northern States. BY marriage
am the uncle OF Garter Harrison, Mayor of
,lac Clhicago, and two OF my nephews have trans
North's lovely daughters
In this crisis, Mr. President, you have my
Wariuest sympatnles and whatever may be the
result OF the strained relations that now exist,
my earnest hope is that the honor of the Union
VIII be preserved, and that she will more than
ever impress foreign powers with that res
pect without which a nations flag would be
draggled in the dust.
Very respectfully, yours,
JOHN N. OGDEN,
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See A. G. Skiles for Lumber, Shingles
Bricks, Lime, Sand and Cement.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-03-26

Judge w. c. Perrault was in attend
ance at Court in Crowley all this week.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-03-26

Mr.. JOS. Dubourdieu, of Port Barrie
was in town Wednesday.
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DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
Election, Monday, April 4, 1898.

Election, Monday, April 4, 1898.
For Mayor,
c. J. THOMPSON.
For Marshal,
HART II. SANDOZ.
For Aldermen
ROBT. CHACHERE,
Fl. d. LARCADE,
J. r. NORMAN,
NATHAN ROOS,
]. P. SATAN.
]. B. sANDOZ,
I. +. SHUTE
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NOTICE..

NOTICE..
LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS, La,
March IA, 1898.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support OF his claim, and
that said proof will be made before Alfred
Pavy, Clerk OF Dist. Court. at Opelousas, La,
on April 26, 1898. viz
MRS. OSCAR GAUBERT, WIDOW
Of Alex andre p. Fonten0i, Decd,
who made Homestead Entry No. 1885 for the
M of N Wa Sec. "a, Tp T. 8. of 4. west.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF said land, viz:
Jim Pitre. Octave Pitre, Alphonse Il. Fonte-
not, Augnste Sterling, all of ST. Landry Parish,
La.
&. Med. BRUMBY,
March 49, 1886 Register
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-03-26

Capt. l.. ID. Prescott, of Washington,
was here on business Tuesday.
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NOTICE.. - Land Office at New Orleans,
~ March 2. 1S97.-Notice is hereby given that
the following named settler has filed notice OF
his intention to make final proof in support of
his claim, and that said proof will he made be
fore f. North CullOm. U. S. Commissioner, at
Opelousas, La, on April Is. 1898, viz:
DAVID VI. ROB ERT,
who made Hid. Entry No. 1885 for the SW4
Section 26, Township 2, s. K. l West, La Mer-
idian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
her continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of, said ahd, viz:
Willis Elliott, Stephen Devile, Jr., Landry
Henry, Jasper Peters, all of Bayou Chicot. La
q. MCD. BRUMBY,
March D, 1898. Register
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FOR RENT

The late residence Of F. E. Bailey on Bellevue
Street. Apply to
Feb. 8, tt SIDNEY L. HEBRARD,
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ALCGDE Id, FONTENOT,
NOTICE..

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS, La,
Feb. 8, 1898. )
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof i'll support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before E. North
Cullom, u. s. Commissioner at Bayou Chicnt,
La, on March, 26, 1898, viz:
LANDRY CAMPBELL,
who made Homestead Entry No. 14I7J for tao
8. WI of Sec. 6, TIP. 3. south of range /
east. Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses 10 prove
his continuous residence apou ana cultivation
of. said land, viz:
Levi Campbell, of WhtcviElc T. O., La;
Leon Campbell. Of Barbreck p. o, LA WI
liam johnson of Bayou thic0t La NnGlpII5
V. Carson of Bayou Chicot i. o., Lit
&. MCD. BEUMEH,
Feb. u, 1898 ct. Re- lister.
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LANDRY CAMPBELL,
NOTICE !!


LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS. La,
February d. lSJ8.
Notice is hereby given that The fnilowing
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support Of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before T..
Bloomfield, U. s. Commissioner. at Opcins.sits.
La on April 18th, 1893, viz:
Theophillia FOntenOt, for herself ;.nd
other Sisters and Brothers of Tiic0-
dOre =. FOntenOt. deceased. Aens
dius FOntenot, Eustave Fenic-
not, Caimilien FOntenOt, Cu.-
milide FOnienOf, Irine
FOntenOt. Augustine sci
leau, and 1.eOmie
SOileau,
who made Homestead Entry No 1886 for the
E. of S. Ed Sec 10 and E.a OF n. E.1 section
Is, TIP. S, 8. of r. West, Louisiana meridian.
He names the following witnesses TO prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
Of, said land, viz.
Gustave Fontenot. Calmlien Fontehnt, Re
me Vidrne, Julius c. Vidrlne. all of st. Landry
Parish, La
G. Med. BRUMBY,
March 5, 1898 ct. Register.
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April 3rd is Palm Sunday.
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LOST, sTRAYED OR sTULEN.

dun horse, branded d. suitable re-
ward will be paid for his return to
Feb IL, 1897. FRED L. SANDOZ
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The Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph
says that Zola now knows what writer
of fiction gets when dealing with facts
a years imprisonment.
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NOTICE OF FINAL TABLEAU.
ESTATE OF J. J. COLBERT AND WIFE.
PROBATE DOCKET. DISTRICT COURT
ST. LANDRY. No. 5$45.

Whereas. Emile Colbert, of the parish of St.
Landry, administrator OF the estate of j. j. Co
bert and wife, dec'ed, has filed final tabeau of
classification OF debts, distribution of funds and
final account of administration of said estate,
accompanied by his petition praying for the
homologatiOn OF the same;
And, whereas, the prayer Of said petition has
been granted by an order of court hearing date
March 81. 1898.
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given to all
persons interested to make opposition to said
tableau, to file same in writing, i'll my office in
the town of Opelousas, within the time requr-
ed by law, why the SAID tableau should not be
homOlOgated and confirmed.
A. PAVY.
March 26, '9S Clerk
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District court Parish Of 81. Lahd,y, state OF
Louisiana.
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Pres. st. Landry Homestea,