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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-06-25
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The Baton Rouge Truth tells the
following story of d young man who
went home one night in the condi.
tion of Cervera's f1eet-s'bottled
up"-with his breath smelling like
an empty larger beer keg on an un-
shaded railroad platform. When
his wife found fault with his tardy
appearance and broken condition,
b" said: 'Mary, rve joined the
army and will start for Cuba in a
day or two, and | reckon I'll leave
my bones in the sands of the Ever
Faithful Isle" "No you amt 60
ing to Cuba. They don't carry beer
kegs among commissary stores.
You'll never get nearer Cuba than
the corner grocery you spent the
night att
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-06-25
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Missing. from Opeousas on Wednes-
day night, June Is. sorrel creole pony
about l13 hands high, branded on right
shoulder, gentle to harness and saddle
suitable reward will be paid for in
formation that will lead to his recovery
j. e. PUCKETT, Opelousas
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-06-25

Judge w. G. Perrault, Of Opel
sasas, ls being prominently men
saoned in IBIS parish and in Aca-
ela as cldidate for Congress
lIom the Sixth District, and has
snnouncedE Ehis intention to stand
.or the Inclination if he can OBJ
~ the Undivided support of the
] 1sllocracy of St. Landry. With
~ parish and Acadia he feels
an OF success in securing the
hcmination.
heartily endorse Judge Per-
! I. ~. "a and q believe he would make
u ss.5.cellent representative. He
NJ I'll young man, active, ener-
49, b. !, and well informed, and dur
u ,ae Y -FOUR years that he occupied
i ID I. .'Istrlct Bench proved himself
q ie and conscientious Official.
IN IL record as Judge is one that
nan might feel proud OF; for,
les the great number of cases
- 1scided, to his credit it must
s;s;a ;ssaIed. that but few of his de-
- either civil or criminal.
oa's. reversed BY the appellate
3. Ills excellent services as
ss.,.s cs Judge, and his popularity
IN alt suolt st. Landry and Aca-
q f-omlse success to his candi-
~ u alld we hope he will receive
1orsement of his home par
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-06-25
Texas Health Resort.

AS health resort, Ft. Davis (Marfa,
on the line of the Southern Pacific
Sunset Route, is rapidly coming into
prominence. The climate, is unexc.Ile,i
for those ailments where pure and
wholesome air is prescribed.
In order to present an opportunity to
those wishing to visit the delightful
spot, the Sunset Route has announced a
rate of one and one third fare for the
round trip. good to return until Oct. 81.
Call on any local a agent Of the Company,
or address l.. j. Parks. A. G. P. 81 r. A.,
Sou. Pac.-Sunset Route, Houston, Tex.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-06-25

Mr.. Editor.-Although we have
been at war with Spain for more
than two months, OpelousaS has
not yet done anything to immor-
tallZe itself, or even to distinguish
itself in works or deeds of patriot
ism. But love of native land il Il
universal passion, a sentiment inn
planted by nature in every human
breast; and a touch of this precious
chord by some master hand should
cause it to vibrate in the hearts of
our people with a melody some
what akin to the grandly swelling
harmony which swept over our
land in the heroic days of lS6l-5.
How is this chord to be rcached""
By celebrating the glorious ami
Versary of the birthday of our ma
ton with Il t1ag-raising, speeches,
&c. Let the flag of our country,
the glorious Stars and Stripes, be
flung to the breeze on that tlay,
and let our public speakers arouse
the dormant patriotism Of our peo-
pie with 'Words that breathe and
thoughts that burn" and kindle
anew the bright fires in which, a
generation ago, our nOblest heroes
were moulded. Such demonstra-
ton, even were there no war on
hand, should tend to the betterinp
OF our citizenship-aye, even to the
uplifting of our race. Then, by all
means, let such demonstration be
made.
A friend at my elbow offers to
contribute the flag-pole, and word
from you and a little effort on the
part of a few public-spirited citi-
zens will do the rest. Surely, these
be forthcoming. Let it
then be announced that we will
have flag raising on Monday.
July 4th. CITIZEN.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-06-25

We learn that Hon. E. Simon
OF st. Martinsville. is a candidate
for Rail Road Commissioner for
this District. Judge Simon is no
stranger to our people being well
and favorably known throughout
the District, and is undoubtedly
eminently qualified for the posi-
ton through his high legal attain
ments and thorough knowledge
OF the requirements of our peo-
pIe.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-06-25
THEODORE CaRpEyr,s =,
NOTICE.

Is hereby given of my intention to apply to
the General Assembly OF the State uf iVui,,-
ana Tor tile reimbursement TO me of muney or
roneously paid by me into the State Treasury
as taxes Tor the yeats 1884, 1895 AMI 1896 ON
the machinery aud other property .,nplnyrd
In the manufacture of ice near Opelnnsa. l.,
owIesl by me. said property beIn., ..xrnnt
from taxation under Article 2G7 OF tns Cousii-
tuition OF 1879, and amendment TO s,,u. by
Joint Resolution, No 20 OF 1886
ANTOINE MOREsi
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-06-25

Articles intended for publication in
the COURIER should be sent in before
Thursday morning if possible to insure
their appearance in the next issue.
Matter sent III Thursday evening or
later Is apt to he excluded for lack of
time or space. unless it is of sufficient
Importance to Justify the delay and in
convenience.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-06-25

Among the we'll known women
who will be entertained in Atlanta
by the Daughters of the Confed-
eracy at the coming reunion will
be Mrs. Hayes, Miss Hayes, the
Misses Hood, and Misses Lee.
Mrs. Stonewall jackson and Mrs.
General Pickett.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-06-25

The Opelousas Hope Hook &
Ladder Co. No. l will celebrate
the 4th of July by giving basket
picnic at Kennison Springs on
Sunday, July 3D., to which the
public is invited. Competent
committees will see that all neces-
sary arrangements are made to
Insure the success of the celebra-
ton.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-06-25

BY the war revenue bill, the
bankers special tax is expected
to bring in $2,394, 900, and the
atres and other exhibitions ST.
$4,000, annually. It remains to
be seen whether the bankers or
the ballet girls have the greater
influence with congress.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-06-25

The Secretary of the Treasury
| invites subscriptions from the
people of the United States for
5000, 900, 900 of the bonds of the
3per cent loan authorized by the
act OF Congress to provide ways
and means to meet war expendi-
lures. Subscriptions will be re-
celved at par until the 14th day
Of July. 1898. The bonds will be
issued in both coupon and regist-
cred form, the coupon bonds in
denominations Of $50, 800, $500,
and $1,000, and the registered
bonds. in denominations of 500.
800, $500, $1,000, $4,000. and
100000. They will be dated Au-
gust l, 1898, and, by their terms,
will be redeemable in coin at the
the pleasure of the United States
after ten years from the date of
their issue, and due and payable
August l, 1918.
The bonds will bear interest at
the rate of 3 per cent per annum.
The law authorizing the issue
Of bonds provides that in aIloting
said bonds the several subscrip-
tlons of individuals shall be first
accepted, and the subscriptions of
the lowest amounts shall be first
allotted. In accordance with that
provision allotments to all indi-
vidual subscribers will be made
before any bonds will be allotted
to other than individuals. All |
individual subscriptions for $500 |
or less will be allotted in full as |
they are received, and such sub
scriptions must be paid in full at
the time the subscri ption is made.
The st. Landry State Bank is
prepared to accept subscriptions
and will furnish all interested
with full information on the sub
iect,
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-06-25
Paul Garrigues Lacombe.

DIED.-At Newport, Rhode Is-
land, on Saturday, June l9, 1898,
at 11:05 a. M. Paul Garrigues
Lacombe, aged II years and
months.
Death is always sad, but the
untlmely taking offs of this boy
was attended with circumstances
melancholy and pas shful indeed,
and with the tearkand sobs of
the stricken and sorrowing family
are mingled those of our people.
who JOSH with them in sympa-
thetic communion.
Those of us WHO saw him leave
his native townt scarce thought
that ere the melancholy days of
another autumn came his soul
would have passed through the
valley of the shadow and into
eternity. just emerging from the
lmmaturlty of youth into the re-
alltles of Il sterner age: yea, in
deed in the first flush of hopeful
Young manhood, with all the pos
sibillties of Il useful and patriotic
career before him, he was shin
ming mark for the shaft of the
grim reaper.
HlI nature was an open and
geneRus one and it is not sur
prising that he made many
friends among his teachers and |
mates. Naturally endowed with
Il quick mind he soon forged |
ahead in his classes. and would !
have carried out the aspirations
OF his heart by becoming Il part
OF the nations strength and pride
had not the voice of death sum
moned his sous away.
Through lifs into death the
generations of men pass away,
md Garrigues' death only tells us
hat health nor hope nor youth
tays the hand of the dark angel.
fruit and thorn, briar and flower
le gathers them all, and his fng-
+ pulls the latch string Of the
astle and the cottage alike. But
realization of the certainty of
eath cannot stop the hearts flow,
+ assuage the sorrows of life.
)eatit IS never expected, and
'hether 1t comes to youth or old
ge it always brings with it tears
nd suffering. How often are we
ont to cry out in the excess of +
ur grlef: 80! death where is thy !,
ing! O! grave where is thy VIC :
ory? and how often doth the
nswer come: "Eternity, eter-
ity ~
TO the heart broken mother and
'ther, and sisters. and brothers :;
e extend 4 deep and heartfelt :
Let them remember
lat ''God is always right and
'at IN thus taking from them
lelr boy he wrought out a divine
lrpose, the wisdom of which we =
Ill never know until we our V
Ives cross over the river and j,
st in the shade of the trees be- Il
lie the loved ones gone before. S
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-06-25
The Annual Louisiana Chautau.
uua of 1895.

The exe,-ssiasses of the above In
, stitutl4.. July lst to July % in
clusi' : bid fair 90 be more in
:, Subjective and entertaining tha
, -hey have hsSetofore been. w
have been favored with 4 view o
the programme and find i
abounding in good things. Ii
tact we may sayain many of tn,
very best topics for instruction
and entertainment.
We fail to discover among tn,
list of invited and announced par
tlclpants, many of Louisiana
scholars, and orators, but We
thlnk their omission is compen,
sated by the selections of distin.
gulshed persons coming from 9TH
er States. The simple mention
OF the names of the Board of Di,
rectors, made up of distinguished
Loulslanlans alone, will afford
sutflclent assurance of a season of
entertainment, to prove inviting
to every lover of learning.
From some cause, the people of
Louisiana have not heretofore
manifested that general interest
IN the exercises of the Chautau-
qua at Ruston, La, which was
due to their importance. Even
the Press has been derelict in its
duties as educators. We are 10th
to believe it attributable to stolid
indifference to the success of the
Chautuaqua, but would rather
believe it resulted from inadver-
tence. Let us do better hence
forth.
Reverting to the programme
before us, we invite attention to
the bills of fare offered to our in
telllgence; and we do not hesitate
to say it is the best that has vet
been offered.
The exercises are pleasingly
graduated from rational amuse-
ment to the most laborious pro-
blems of education. We note. |
moonlight concerts at the open
ing, outdoor games, concerts. re-
citations, and divine services.
Lecture on Civil government-its
inception development and pres
ent condition as u system. The
relation of body to mind, the cul-
ture of intellect, Il lecture on
Robert +. Lee, which will be
found one of the very finest ever
pronounced, by an orator and
scholar, E. Benjamin Andrews,
President of Brown University.
This of itself should command at
:endance at the Chautauqua if ;
else, were promised. ;
Lectures will be delivered by
earned men and women on a
,reat variety of topics ranging
through history, ancient and mod
rn. Literature, classic and ele-
'ant. Science in a great variety
# topics. Rich relics of the world, g
nd agreeable interminglings of !.
he spices of mirth and humor. i
Gen. Jno. B. Gordon will also
e there to lecture, and who is it
hat would not be pleased to hear !,
i'm? There will be dissertations {
n some of the arts, and music to 81
oothe every one during the fall
lg of twilight dews. Many who d
ave never heard of Greece's a
reat Lyric Poet Plndaries, COM q
lonly called Pindar may hear him +,
nd other ancient poets spoken of.
gricultural theories, mechanical
It's, etc, etc, will be presented ,,
instructive lecturers, and the T
lnds of all such as have a desire II
learn, will there obtain pabu- NJ NJ
m enough to open out new fields ii
possibilities and stimulate am in
ton. &C
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-06-25

The annual commencement of
the Academy of the immaculate
Conception Of Opelousas win take
place at Sandoz Opera House on
the 9th, next Monday. We are
indebted to the kind Sisters for
complimentary tickets.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-06-25

A cyclone struck the Chicago
wheat market the other day and
Joseph Letter, the speculator who
manipulated the market for some
time, was hit to the tune of sew
eral millions. There is no less
OF wheat, but there is less money
in the banks to the credit of the
men who arranged the corner.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-06-25

One of the workmen on the
water works tower was stricken
with heat Thursday and becoming
insensible had to be taken down
by means of 4 rope and pulley.
The heat on the tower must be
intense, and it IS a wonder that
the workmen can remain up there
as long as they do.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-06-25

Chicago notes with indignation
and disgust that, owing to tax
lodging and assessor-bribing, her
total assessment is AZ millions
less than in 1871. Let Chicago
adopt the single tax. Hts can
not be hidden nor their values
concealed within the breasts Of
city officials.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-06-25

DlED.-In Opeleusas, on Friday
June "a, 1898, at lis o'clock a.
M, Pierre Gosselin, aged IA years,
5 months and % days.
At Whiteville, La, on
Wednesday, June 22d, 1898, Eli
Lucas Fontenot, aged u years.
He WIS buried at Washington
on Thursday at l:3O Il. M. Quite
"a crowd of his Opelousas friends
attended the funeral.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-06-25

Town residence for rent in Ope-
lousas; good neighborheod, shady
yard, ample grounds. Rent cheap.
apply at the Courier office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-06-25

Gov: Foster has appointed
Judge L. B. Watkins, whose term
expired in March, his own sue
cessor. He will hold the office
for twelve years.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-06-25

In Union There is Strength

II the white people of st. Ian
dry were united in politics. thi
parish would be Il most potcn
factor III State and Congressiona
affairs. Heretofore. they hav,
been divided to such extent tha
their parish has welded but little
ln1ence in the councils of the
State, the ColsressionaI Distric1
or the party, and yet outside OF
Orleans. 1t is the most populous
IN the State We boast of nearly
10000 inhabitants, and our peo.
pie are credited with vote. even
under the new Constitution, of at
least 5000, and with a representa-
ton IN party conventions of six
teen delegates; still, St. Landry
calls for and receives but little in
National, State or Congressional
politics, and this only because its
politicians are continually fight
ing among themselves. Now, it
does not require very far-sight-
ed person to see and understand
that as long as we persist in these
tactics, so long will we continue
to count for little in these impor-
tant matters, despite our right.
by reason of our Importance, to a
large share of the honors and Of
fees which the people have to be-
stow upon their fellow citizens.
Therefore, this condition of af-
fairs should be remedied, and the
remedy is easy to find. 1t is hay-
mony acathan our oann ranks! With
st. Landry united we can and will
secure the rights and honors we
are entitled to and prestige I'M
dreamed of; we will be respected
by other parishes and their pub
lie men, and accorded the posi-
ton and standing in the partv's
affairs and in the councils of } state
which our size, population, wealth
and Importance deserve.
The time to harmonize is NOW,
The Democratic party of the Sixth
Congressional District will soon
nominate its candidate for Con-
sress who will be elected next No
St. Landry ought to Sc
;ure that nomination; she can Sc
;lre 1T If our people so desire.
DO they? The answer must he
made soon.
The opportunity for us to unite
n politics is presented in the can
tldacy Of Judge w. G. Perrault.
Who will make the race for the
for Congress, pro-
lded our people unite in his sup
'ort: lie is a man well qualified
or the duties of Il Congressman.
) objectionable to neither wing or
action of the party, and if he is
ndolsed by st. Landry and Aca- )
III, his chances for securing the t
ominatlon are excellent. If to t
ur sixteen votes in the Conyen-
on, Acadia s eight are added, he
ould need but Il few more to Sc '
Ire the nomination. Once nom S
lated his election IS assured. 1
Let st. Landry, therefore, unite 5
q Judge Perrault for Congress,
1d strive to secure his nomina-
on: With such a representative j,
e feel certain that our interests n
the national legislature will be /
Ife, and our parish will assume :
the councils of the party and =
the State the position to which a
e is fully and fairly entitled. +,
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-06-25

We still depend on France for wine
But none on earth competes
With Uncle Samuel in the line
Ut high grade bottled fleets.
-WashiDgtOn Star.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-06-25

h. +. Perley, the we'll known expert
GIN wright, will be prepared, as usual,
t" do any work III his line the coming
season in St Landry and adjoining par
iShas
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-06-25
FOR SALE

MY late residence Oh Landry Street The
main building contains six rooms aud pantry
Is IN good repair, large premises with great VA,
riety OF fruit trees. Term liberal
CHAS. w. DUROY,
Opelousas, La, June II.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-06-25

The protection given our pri-
mary elections should purify our
politics to considerable extent.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-06-25

DR.. H. NJ. Littell has returned to
Opelousas. aud resumed practice. His
offices is on Main street, adjoining st.
Landry State Bank.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-06-25

The Opelousas Brick & Tile works
will pay good prices for Split Hickory
in forms 14x3 by ?6 inches long 4; also
Hickory, Poplar, Oak, Gum ana Ash
saw logs
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-06-25

The Washington Post says that
the ex-Confederate soldiers don't
even finch when the Spaniards
call them id Yankees.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-06-25

just think Lime at S1.lO per bar
rel at Skiles' lumber yard.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-06-25

See A. &. Skiles for Lumber, Sl,ingle:
Bricks, Lime, Sand aud Cement.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-06-25

Now is your chance to put your prem
1893 IN order-Skiles is selling lime a
$1.10 per barrel.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-06-25
Wednesday, July 9th, 1898,

the Following described property, to-wit
A certain lot OF ground near the town of Ope
iOusas, Parish of st. Landry, measuring rnur
arpents and "a hundreths bounded north by
Joachim Joubeft, south by land sold by Dr. v.
,BBoaSni to Augustus wilkins. east by Bayou
Iesson anu west by strip of land twenty 1--we
feet wide reserved by V. Boagni. between the
Railroad right of way and the land above des-
criDed. together with all the improvements
thereon.
Tcrms-CaSh
GILBERT l.. DUPRE,
june 4-ot Administrators
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DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF ST LANDRY
STATE OF LOUISIANA

DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST LANDRY
STATE OF LOUISIANA
ny Nlrtn" OF writ of fieri faclas issued
oht OF lhe Hon. the Eleventh judicial District
'"hit OF the state OF Louisiana. in and for the
parish or st. Landry, i'll the above entitled and
liihbered SUIT, and to me directed [ have seIz-
el ana viii proceed to sell at public auction, to
lhe last hnd highest bidder, at the principal
'front.' door of the Courthouse, in the town OF
ope'ohsas' IN the parish of ST. Landry. on
Saturday, June 1j, 1895,
at IL O'Clock a. M. the following described pro-
perty tO-wit:
The northwest quarter of section twenty
seven, IN township four, south of range one
west, situated in the parish of st. Landry La.
together with all the buildings und i'm prove
nents thereon, containing one hundred ana
sixty four and 94l1OO acres
seized III the above entitled suit
Terms-tash
W S. FKAZEE,
May Il. 1923 Sheriff.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-06-25

The electric light and telephone
plants of Lafayette were damaged
by lightning on the I4th.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-06-25
VOL. XIV.

Several articles intended for
this issue have been unavoidably
crowded out.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-06-25
NO. ii
JUDICIAL. ADVERruSEg
DERIaC SALE,
ESTATE or AZELIE COMEAU. DECEASED,
WIFE OF ONEZIME CARRIEkE
PROBATE DOCKET. DISTRICT COITkr
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
No. 55fti

by virtue OF IN order OF the uunor,i,i., the
Eleventh judicial District Court of Ini,s,;,ua
nolttliig sessions III and for the parsh of =,
Landry. there viii he sold ut pnblir auction tn
the last anh highest bidder, by the undrrs,ru,
JOINT Administrators. ut the front door OF the
Court House III the. town OF Ouelous;A par
Ish OF st. Landry, Louisiana ON
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-06-25

BY virtue of an order of the Honorable the,
District Court in and for the parA slI of St Lam
dry there Will be sold at public kuction, to the
liist ana highest bidder, by the Undersigned
ADMINISTRATOR or any duly qualified anc-
iioneer, at the front door of the court house
III the town of ODeiouSaa
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-06-25

+. L. Sandoz has just received
a fresh lot of Clay Peas.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-06-25
IG IL SD AK. .HulY LIZ. -
N NOTICE..

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS
June 16, 1895 :
Notlce ls hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his Intention
70 make flnal proof in support Of his claim. and
that t said proof VIII be made before f. North
IuiIom, u > Commissioner at Opclousas La,
on July 30, 1898. viz '
BRIDGET DEsHOTEls, w;aow .s
Alcide I'D. Fontenos,
VINO made Homestead Entry No. 1880 for t:I.
). l.. of Sec. T. Up. 4, south OF range
west. Louisiana Meridian
He names the following witnesses Tn nrova
MS continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF, said land, viz: '
AuSnste T. u. Fontenot, Aureie P l. Foute-
of Bayou Chcot, La. ''''
G. Med. BRUMBY,
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