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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-12-10
A Clean Show.

Next Monday, the 18th, the
popular Chase Comedy Co. will
open an engagement ut Sandoz' 5
Opera House. when our theatre
going people will have an oppor,
tunity of witnessing one of the
best troups now on the road in
the South. Here is what the
Lake Charles Press of the I'd
inst. says of this Company.
The Chase Comedy Company
commenced their three nights en-
gagement at the Opera House
last night in their comedy drama
yankee Jack in Cuba,' and
seemed.to give satisfaction to the
audience present. While the
play is not possessed of any very
large amount of literary merit, it
is piece such as the majority Of
American theatre goers like to
see at the present time. There is
a good patriotic ring in nearly
every line and the brave deeds of
the Americans as they dea! out
justice to the cruel and treacher-
Gus Spaniards touch sympathetic
chords in the hearts of the au-
dience which are made doubly
pleasant as they are consistent
with the times. The special
scenery was very effective. The
view of Havana by moonlight,
the obstruction of the Maine and
the naval battle Of Santiago and
Of Cervera's fleet,
being far ahead Of anything pro-
duced on our local stage for many
At Sandoz Opera House, Mon
day. Tuesday and Wednesday
Dec. II, Ii and Ia.
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At the annual election Of Of
ficers for Opelousas Council No.
466 American Legion Of Honor,
held December 1st, the following
officers were elected for the en-
suing term:
David Roos, Commander; Hen
~ L. Roos, Vice-Commander /;
julius Meyers, Orator; W. A.
Sandoz, Secretary and Collector;
L. A. Sandoz, Treasurer; Ma
than D. Roos, Guide; Alphonse
Reed, Sentry; H. E. Estorge,
Warden; DR.. r. NJ. Littell, Med
icaI Examiner; Auditing Com
mittee, IL. L. Roos, II. E. Es-
forge, N. d. Roos.
This sterling order has paid out
since its organization nearly forty
million dollars and has never dis
counted or scaled claim.
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Elitnr COURIER =

Editor COURIER
Is it not a fact that the trainers
Of our present Constitution conf
dently claimed that through its
provisions prompt criminal trials
would take place and our jails
would remain perpetually empty?
Is it not also fact that, al
though seven months have elapsed
since the adoption of this Con
stitution, our Jail is still full of
prisoners? And is it not also a
fact that the pay for the main
tenance of these prisoners has
been increased from 35 cents to 45
cents per day? Where does the
saving to the Taxpayers come in?
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AIOTIGE EGF EAEsE.EAg.
ESTATE OF ROSA RICHARDSON,
Deceased wife of Chas. Sett0on.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT FotiEf
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.

No. J5l0.
VII ercas. Charles Scttoon, OF the parinh of st
Landrv Y, tutor and Ad dminstrat0r OF the estate
Of Rnsa Richardson, deceased. has t!e AZ
count OF tutnrship and administration of said
estate. ac, 'ompanied by his petition rrayins s
for the home legation of the same.
And. wherea 9, the prayer of said pettien has
been granted by an order OF court bearing date
November 2G, 1895;
Now, therefore, .7cticr il hereby sivcm b, all
persons Interested . make opposition sas
tahleau to file same III writing, In my office i-
the town OF OpeIousaa, within The time required
by law, why the said ia H!eau should nor ft
4. PAVY,
Drcemhcr 10 1909 Clerk.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-12-10

At the election last Wedneday
Z adopt Act No. 1876 of the Gen
81 Assembly of 1898 as the law
pFerning the town Of Opelousas,
aere were 1876 votes poIled. all
bf the measure.
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Nothing like good Jewelry for
Holiday rememberanee-and +.
petlein is the place to find it
aI grades and at prices to suit
e times. Read over his adver-
senent in to-day's COURIER and
nen give him call.
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Excursion rates to athe south
" vis Southern Pae, ae,fc-Sunset
|Ioaafe q One fare forpund trip,
III limit for return thirty days
son date Of sale. DEes of sale,
eeeenlber 10Th and H1st. Ask
af Tickets via Sunset Route.
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We are pleased to learn that
g ball given by the ladies of
aurch Point for the benefit of
zope Hook and Ladder Co., Of
aaf town on the Sd inst, was a
lust gratifying success both fl
nelally and socially.
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Half-Priee During This Month.

Our merchants who may wish
to advertise their holiday goods
in the COURIER are respectfully
Informed that we will take all
such advertisements between now
and the end Of 1898 at one-half
the usual rates. This special rate
applies to displayed advertise
ments up to and including De-
cember 3Ist, 1898.
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Now is your chance to get some
3 hooded stock cheap. Read
B =. Daly's advertisement un-
Il the head "For Sale" in an
her column. This is a chance
Ia lne-time-don' t miss it.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-12-10

@ Police Jury was in session
Monday until Thursday Of
week The most important
esa transacted was the adop-
g Z road law entirely differ
rom what we have been
llg under. We have no time
REV it this week, but it
es to be q vast improve
q anyt hing in that line that
81 yet tried
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-12-10

Next Monday night, the 18th,
n Chase Comedy Co., will open
y engagement at Sandoz Opera
ouse. Go and see it.
admission, 25, 35 and so cents.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-12-10

Those Of our subscribers who
y Indebted to us for subscrip-
kon or otherwise, will please
|ome and settle or remit by mail.
1e need the money.
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Mrs. DR.. Doremus has leased
her place on Spanish lake to a
Mr.. Wilson, of Boston, and the
Doremus family expect shortly to
leave for New Orleans and later
will go North.-New iberia En-
terprise.
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S. r. Broadhead represents the
Barnard's Plantation Rice Hullers
and Rice Milling Machinery
through Philip Hahn, New Or
leans, La. Post-ofice address: ::
s. r. Broadhead, Crowley, La.
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LOST.

The successionnl record Of the eer:ift ,tf oil
yicr Guillory, Jr.. No 481S, Probate Docket.
parish OF st Landry, containing the h"ua II
administration signed hy tie joint Admins
traitors Don. Lonts McCanley and Ehyt:a AZ:
doin. and by Octave Gulory NJ l.. .ir tt:eiA
has been lost or miaad
II found return same to tie undersigned.
ALFRED ptEI,
Clerk af Court
Opelousa4 Dee. 3rd fs95 III.
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a few days of good wealth
b rain set in again Thursday
Hill some sleet, and the pros
Ets are that we will have anoth-
wet, cold and disagreeable spell.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-12-10

Sample Room for Drummers
for rent in the Opera House
Building. Apply at this office or
to Adolphe Jacobs.
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The C. L. & S. G. will hold its
next meeting at the Reading Room
ON Friday night, Dec. 18th.
There will be quite an interesting
Program and full attendance is
requested.
MRs. j. NJ. REDMOND,
Secretary.
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Town Lots For Sale at very
reasonable prices. Apply OF ad-
dress: s.Town Lots care Cour-
| ier Office, Qpelousas, La.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-12-10

Miss Mary Lou Lassalle is at
tnding the Fair at Grand
hteau Convent which will be
Mid to-day and tomorrow.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-12-10

At mass meeting held at Raj
eigh, n. c., the following, among
other resolutions, was adopted:
ssResolved, That henceforth all
white men who vote and ally
themselves with the negroes in
politics shall be regarded and de-
nounced as traitors to their race
and country, and public enemies
and not to be associated with. =
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Mr.. Marx Firnberg returned
bnday, after a visit of several
Seks spent at Alexandria, La.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-12-10

See f. L. Sandoz before buying
|sonr winter suit or overcoat, he
san save you money.
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Very Desirable Home Fer Sale.

One block from Catholic Church at Grand
CoteatI, Louisiana. Fine house, out-nElicea and
grounds, well watercd aud fenced Apply by
letter to j. Bagnal, Lafayette la, or 10 Mayor
G, ]. Thompson. Opelousas, La.
October y, 1908.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-12-10

Sheriff Harry Williams
sde a business trip to Vile
late Thursday.
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We don't make much noise but
II sell goods, and sell them on a
Eaase profit. +. L. SANDoz.
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Read c. M. Taylor's new adj
Vatisement in another column,
ia give him a call.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-12-10

Mr. Hosea Currie, of Vile
Platte, was in town on business
Wednesday,.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-12-10

chase Comedy Co. next Mon
~ night at Sandoz Opera House.
Admission, 25, IS and so cents.
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The following visitors from our
sister town, Washington, were in
Opelousas Monday-most of them
having business before the Police
Jury: DR.. T. L. Todd, Judge
St. c. Derbes, Dr.. Splane, Capt.
w. Crawford, Maj. r. Zernott,
Oscar Melancon, Esq, Capt, T.
@. Gibbens, j. j. Carrier, ESQ.,,
Leon Wolff, Esq, Mr.. Pat.
Screen,
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Don't forget the Lecture at
6he courthouse next Monday
hight.
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A Good Show.

Cooper 4 Co.'S favorite South
ern Show will give two of their
inimitable performances, Thurs
day, Dec. Is. Afternoon, at 2,
and night at 8 o'clock. This
popular amusement enterprise
has just closed their usual annual
engagement in New Orleans, and
have surpassed all former efforts
in satisfying the amusement low
ers of that critical city. The
show is a prime favorite in the
Crescent City, and always have a
gala News Boys Night, when all
the little Curbstone Merchants
are admitted Free. The Press of
New Orleans speaks in the high
est terms of the Cooper Show
and we opine that all who attend
will get value received, for the
admission price of 25 and IS cents.
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NOTICE.
TO TOWN TAX PAYER>,

The Tax Roll for 1893 Of the Town of tt!eiuu-
sas ia complete, and the taxes for ea, ;ear are
now due. and will become delinquent on Jaf
ary LIT Office hours to II q. IN. {.n.I 2 to )
p IN.
HART r. shEDDT
Collector.
Onelousa-, Nov. eG, 1898.
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Some weeks ago we made men
tion of an old copy of the St.
LandryWhig L which was published
here fifty years ago, but our es-
teemed young friend, JAS. 0.
Chachere, Esq, has shown us a
copy Of the Ulster County Ga
zette dated Jan'y. 4, 1SOO-nearly
80 years old, which has been in
his possession for several years
and is supposed to have been
found by the late Judge B. A.
Martel among the papers left by
Guy H. Bell who died here some
forty years ago. The paper is in
a fair state Of preservation and
is in mourning for the death Of
General George Washington, and
contains many quaint and inter-
esting articles an the topics of
the day.
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The Donaldsonville Times says:
A very fatal disease has been
raging among the Italian laborers
at the Belle Terre sugar refinery
for several weeks and last Satur-
day an investigation of the situa-
ton by Dr.. Rogers, the President
of the Assumption Parish Board
of Health, proved the disease to
be yellow fever in its genuine
form. A temporary panic fol-
lowed the announcement Of the
plague and the rest of the employ
ees, excepting the Italians, fled to
other parts, but upon the removal
and isolation of the dagoes they
returned to their respective EN-
ployments. During the several
weeks of the fever a number of
dagoes died with it and, strange
to say, the contagion was confined
entirely to that race. 1t is hoped
that things there are safe now
since all the necessary methods of
sanitation have been adopted.
In the case of r. I. Stranghan
VS.. w. G. Lewis, which was heard
to-day before Judge VIM. r.
Richardson, Of the First City
Court, His Honor decided that a
deputy sheriff (crier of the Grim
inal Court) was not such an Of
fcer exercising functions that
constituted him public officer
whose salary was exempt from
seizure and dissolved the writ of in
junction, making the defendant $
salary liable to seizure. Lewis,
the defendant is Il crier of Sec
ton A, of the Criminal District
Court. O. States.
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Family residence in Opelousas
for rent at SO per month. Apply
at this office.
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Now is the time to get your over.
coats, a nice line at cost at +. l.
Sandoz.
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When in need of a nice Stylish
Hat or Shoes call on f. L. Sandoz.
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.JUDHsasE. gEaaTasEgsEEVa
PARTITION aAEz.
EDWARD NJ ROAGNT ET AIS. vs MRS
PEARL EOAGNI. WEE, EF AT.
No. iC3+ii-
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH or 81. Ian ijf. Y
STATE OF LOUISIANA.

BE it known that ny virtue of a Judgment
rendered on the fourth day uf November 1898,
by the Hon. G.. J.. Durrh, Judge of the 1ltli
Judicial District Of the State OF Louisiana. In
the ahuva entitled and numbered suit, and ny
virturC OF q commission Issued ont OF aait
Court and directed to the underaigneti
The0phiius T. Tarlton and Robert II. TitteEi,
Testimentary Executors Of tho last viii and
of Dr.. L. 4. Millard, will sell at public arctinn
to the last nnd highest bidder, FOR cash. at the
hour Of IL IL. III. at the Court House, in tho
town Of Opelousas on
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY {. sS20,
the following described property belonging to
the succession OF the said Airs. Z. A. Litteii,
widow aforesaid:
1st, The last residence OF Mrs. e "A. MillRrd.
deceased, situated in the town OF Grand Co.
teau, in the parish of St. Landry. together with
the out buildings attached thereto. and the lot
poste TO the Old Catholic Church. bounded on
south by = street, on the east by Church
street and on the west by Market street.
end. i lot OF ground, also in the town Of
Grand Eoteau, In said parish kn"Nrn i.s the
Collins let, bounded on the north hy hand of
Robert Barry, OH the east hy Church street.
on the south by lot Of Mrs. Mllnrd Dunbar snd
on the west hy q hack street or ny lRl:d Of
Robert Barry.
TermG-:'aEh.
I 7. TAEi1;IH.
Il. III I.fTFEil,
TeS tamcnt&trY Executors,
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100 Geese for sale at F. L. San
|aoz 5, Bridgeville.
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Old papers 20 cents per 100 at
this office.
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Saturday, Deeemlber 1sth, Asses,
DUREKC SALE.
ESTATE OF IDA DARBY, DECEASED,

DUREKC SALE.
ESTATE OF IDA DARBY, DECEASED,
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF w. t. AEift.S
STATE OF LOUISfANA
no. 6i2b
BY virtue of an ORDER of the Honorable tue
Eleventh Judicial District Court OF LGrsiaua
holding sessions in and for the Parish Of St
Landry, there will he sold Mt public auction to
the last and highest bidder. by the nndersiane
Tutor. or any duly qualified nuctinneer. at
the front door of the Court House III The town
of Opelousas, Parish OF st. Landry, ta., nft
Wednesday. Dceembcr "a, esBt&,
Commencing at the hour of II Il. nI IEsc +, !.
lowing described property, tOwtt:
The last residence of deceased. situated IN the
town Of Opeiousas, La, with all kile buildings
and improvements thereon, bounded Oh the
north by Laurent street, south hy property
formerly belonging to w. e. Pefrnnit, now to
jules Gill; east by continuation of King street,
and west by j. X. Norman.
A LOS of household furniture, kitchen Uten-
siIs, etc; one horse and buggy; one law library.
Terms-Casa.
JULES GIL, Tutor.
Nov 10
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WEDNESDAY,, JANUARY {. sS9e
2EsaEEs't, SALE.

&ssEEsaEF'A sAs.E.
EMILE Z. MCRESI W. CIIAS- !. THOMPSON
No. 1851
District s0nri, ra,ish Of 50. Landry. skttc Of
Louisiana.
BY virtue OF al order of fieri faciaa issued
out of the Honorable the Eleventh Judicial
District Court, in and for the parish OF 81.
Landry, in the above entitled and numbered
case, and to nlc directed, will proceed to sell
at the front door 1T the CoGrt HoEsc, In the
town of Opeonsaa, in the parish OF sjt. landry,
at II o'clock Il. m, on
Saturday, December 1ssh, Asses,
the following described property, to~wit:
All macninerea npperthinn9 tn IN" pipc
Factory Il lot of finished and untluisliet, corn
cob pipes; Il lot of empty pipe hoX"s; two
grind stones; about one-half barrel plaster ef
Paris; about eight ponnds Of dextrtnce,: about
fifteen gaons cob pipe shelac AMI one nf'ce
desk.
Seized in the above entitled suit.
Terms-Cash.
W. 8. FRALEE
Sheriff OF the PaI ish Of vt. Landry.
Dec. 3, 1893.
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District so"Yt, Itt'ish Of 50. Landry. stttc oi
Louisiana.
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EMILE z. MORESI W. CuAS- j. THOMPSON
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-12-09
Albion and Bristol.

Grand View entertained Mr.. and
Mrs. Jake Bronner Jr. Sunday.
Elmer st John is now boarding
with Mr.. John Sims.
Prof. Perry occupies seat at the
bountiful board of the Wickham
family.
Woodlawn has a new wood shed
and work shop.
Louie Beto of Appleton, Mimi, was
shaking hands with old time friends
in Granger last week.
Mrs. Gus Ilse w..o nas- -ueen in poor
health for some time has gone to
Rochester for treatment.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Gates gave
quilting and party last week, which
our young folks speak very highly of.
/ Grandma Clink who has been
spending few weeks with her
daughter Kitty in Rochester, has re-
turned much pleased with her trip.
Some sneak thief relieved Mr.. Ed
Reynolds of some fine turkeys he had
raised for his own holiday use.
Ivy Glen potatoes were marketed
during the mild days of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Keune accom-
panied by Miss Martha Weinkauf
were Preston visitors last Thursday.
Either dogs or some varmint
played havoc with the poultry at
Broadacre one night last week. Mr..
Michel claims not less than dozen
large geese and ducks were lying
dead in his yard very near the house
as he arose one morning.
We called to see that fine boy and
and found Mr.. and Mrs. Will Wells as
proud as young people ought and
+ 1Q xyc ri hf TO ho of ret
| Mrs. Abbie Nelson and her brother
JEFF, of Kendallville, treated us in
| such away last Saturday night that
we shall keep repeating our visits
until they change their tactics.
| We learn by phone that there will
be no Christmas exercises at the
M. E. church this year.
| Mr.. and Mrs. viii Winters enter
tanned the NJ. E. choir last Friday
evening and served a fine oyster
supper.
Mr.. Willoughby has moved his
family into the rooms back of the
hardware store and Mr.. Chaplin will
board with them.
A large party OF young people were
entertained at Mr.. Volkman's last
Sunday.
Geo. Michel had one OF his black
drivers badly cut in the wire fence.
Willie Kruger is moving onto what
is known as the old Gueth farm.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Michel, Mr..
and Mrs. Theed Michel and Mr.. and
Mrs. Jake Cramer Sr. Sundayed with
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Bigalk.
J. II. Drummond informs us they
have decided to spend the winter in
1 Florida.
Giles Kennedy presented R. r.
Wickham for his cabinet, a nugget OF
gold from the Canyon mines,
Colorado, aud diamond and a piece
of petrified wood from Yellowstone
Park, Mr.. X. now resides in Minneap.
oils.
| Memorial services were held last
Sunday in the NJ. E. church which
was nicely decorated with flags,
several of the old comrades took part
in the services and Miss Ada Robin
son rendered a fine vocal selection
! Mr.. and Mrs. Brink recently enter
tained Mr.. and Mrs. Bsnnell at tea
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-12-09
Chester.

There was very pleasant surprise
party at Mr.. Fred Nichols Thursday
night, Dec. 1. 1t was the twelfth an
niversary of their wedding day, about
forty of friends gathered there, TAX
ing refreshments and presenting them
with handsome parlor lamp. Mr..
j F. Shut made the presentation
speech in q Iuost happy manner voic-
ing all those in wishing Mr.. and Mrs.
Nichols many years of prosperity and
happy usefulness.
Mrs. Dollie Errington is very sick
with quinsy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Avery were visit
ing friends in Spring Valley over Sun
day.
Mrs. Haskins has been very sick
but is now better.
Mr.. Hall was up from Lime Springs
to visit his little daughter last week.
Miss Nellie Brown is now clerking
for Brown & Capper.
Don't forget 10 call at Ecksteins
when in want Of nice dishes, lamps
parlor or hanging lamps, clocks
among them the Dewey clock, sta
tionery, and many fancy articles suit
able for presents.
The invitations are out for the mar
riage of Miss Grace Radford to Mr.
Darwin Buckman, all of Riceville
Iowa, Dec. ID, 1898.
Mrs Hamlin of York, Mimi, is car