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The Opelousas courier., 1899-07-01
Judicial ADyExTs.Em ExT~

NOTICE. - Land Office at New Orleans
~ June l, 1899 Notice ia hereby gwen that
the following named settler has tiIest notice of
his utfnton to make final proof in support OF
his claim and that said proof Will ht made he
fore John Evans. U. ). Commissioner, at
Genmora, La, Oh July IS, 1899, viz
Albert &. Il. Havens,
who n:ade homestead entry M. 15;a2 for tho
y. F. zee. 10. Tp. /. n. R.3 West. Louisiana
Meridian.
He names the following witnesses t" prove
his continuous residence nDon. and cultivation
or, said land,
Anthony J.. Monroe John F. Meid+r. John
Z WelcfI, jeff c. CuudT, all Of Dyer f. o. Par
lsh of Rapldes, Louisiana.
WALTER l.. CGHES,
June ~. 1879. 81. Ees!ster.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-07-01

A circular has been sent out by
ae State Board Of Health to all
hcers Of the State calling atten-
nn to the hepravailance of charbon.
calls upon them to exert their
Thence in having all animals
acclnated. We published the
acuiar last week, and it will pay
e planters to follow the advice.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-07-01

Claude & Skies keep constant
IN on hand, in Opelousas and
Washington, n select grade of
brick at reasonable prices.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-07-01

Hon. A. j. Lafargue of Marks
|yille, has been appointed Judge
bit the Tenth Judicial District to
|nl the vacancy caused by the
death of Judge E. N. CulIom. Jr.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-07-01

For RENT-That splendid, CEN
trally located business stand in
the Opera House building, on
Main street. lately occupied by
Taylor as a drugstore. Possession
given Immediately.
For particulars apply at the
COURIER office. Main street.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-07-01

We don't make as much noise
possibly as some do, but meet
any legitimate competition. Don t
be taken in by fakes and de,
ceived, but examine our line OF
general merchandise before buy
ing.-F. L. Sandoz, Bridgeville.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-07-01

DIED-At his home in Opelou-
|as, on Saturday, June oath,
ISs9, Eugene Wartelle, aged 90
|fears, 5 months and "a days.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-07-01

Hope Hook & Ladder Co. No. l
will give picnic on Sunday, July
Q, 1899, at Kennison's Springs.
The public is invited.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-07-01

] The infant child of Mr.. and
Hrs. Carleton Ogden died last
Sunday. We offer our condo
Hence to the bereaved family.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-07-01

Sample Room for Drummers
Tor rent in the Opera House
Apply at this office or
10 Adolphe Jacobs.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-07-01

When you visit Baton Rouge
don't fail to stop at Posey's Va
sranda Hotel.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-07-01

There is kind of religion that
'thaws out in January and freezes
Iap in July.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-07-01

B. f. Perley, the popular vete-
ran ginwright, will be in st. Lam
drv during June, July and Au-
gust, ready to do any job in his
line. May q, 1899.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-07-01
Two Charming Maids of Honor

Miss Edna Richard, the beauti-
full and accomplished daugh-
ter Of DR.. and Mrs. J. L. Richard
and sponsor of Major Victor
Maurin Camp No. 80, [. c. v,
has chosen as her maids Of honor
Misses Irene Landry and Stella
Vega, two Of Donaldsonville's f:s-
vorite society daughters, and bet
ter selections would have been an
impossibility, The members of
this camp are justly proud of
their lovely sponsor and her
charming maids Of honor. and we
venture to say that among all the
camps represented at the reunion
at Baton Rouge on july 3 and t,
none will bring lovlier ladiesthan
the Major Victor Maurin.-Don-
alsonville Times.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-07-01

4 Skiles has lVoo bushels of corn
for sale cheap-call at the lumber
yard.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-07-01
WANTED

Money 10 patent good IDEAS may Ie socttrtt
hy our aid. Address THE PATENT RECORD
Baltimore. Nd. Zap! 15-1E
The Opelousas courier., 1899-07-01

Do you want a good thing
Join the Homestead and Loan.
Office over st. Landry State
Bank.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-07-01
Che Town Talk SAYS :

IUE lUWII d!h sHIo.
In order to register under the
present constitutional provision,
a man must be Il scribe, Il mathe-
matician and Il mind reader.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-07-01

The Police Jury will meet in
.repuIar session next Monday.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-07-01

1000 bushels of corn for sale by
4. C. Skiles.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-07-01

The Monroe Bulletin present,
tue following array of solid fact
IN favor OF the building Of cotton
mills IN the Sonth and some Of
the advantages to be derived there
from by the farmers. If Opelou-
sas and St. Landry ever expect ro
emerge from the thraldom Of .Ia-
very lncldeT to I cent cotton
th"y viii haveto awaken to the
TACT that We must have cotton
factory here-and that very soon ::
we have been asked how the
farmers are Interested in building
cotton factory We might an
sWer this question by referring to
every farm magazine and paper
IN the South. We might show
that the cotton farmers have be-
come the greatest slaves in the
world, and yet everybody who
handles cotton except the farm
ers makes a fortune. The com
presses make money. The cot
ton buyers make money. The
railroads and steamboats, make
money carrying cotton. The cot
ton factories make money and the
merchants make money selling
cotton goods. Yet the man who
produces the staple from which
all this is made is driven to the
wall. His lands are worthless.
HIS fields are worn. His labor is
discouraged. Heart-rending fail
ure is written all over the cotton
fields and the cotton farmers are
doomed to be .'hewers Of wood
and drawers of water for the
rest of the world.
Now there is but one solution
to all this: Build cotton factories
near the cotton fields. This will
solve the problem. 1t will stop
the damnable speculation in cot
ton futures. It will divide the
fortunes of the middlemen among
the farmers.
We declare to you that the say
ing in freights alone is enough in
centlve to make every cotton far
mer in Ouachita parish put one
half of all he owns in cotton fac
tories, Where does the cotton
farmer come i'll you ask Try Us
just once and we will show You.
He comes in all along the line.
His lands will increase in value.
His crops will increase in value
His life will increase in value.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-07-01

If YOU need corn. call at Skiles
lumber yard-10o0 bushels for
sale.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-07-01

Corn-lO0O bushels for sale
cheap at Skiles' lumber yard.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-07-01
Money to Loan.

We can place loans Wit q aIat.Hiass com
p;.tiy, on desirable and wei located lands n
this parish. "n easy terms At fras"nahe ami
moderate interest.
For full particulars, apply t" the nnders1-ned
JNO y. OGDEN. 4 son.
OneIousIs May II. 3
The Opelousas courier., 1899-07-01
STILL IN THE RING.
Very Desirable Home Fer Sale

One block tru,n Catholic Church ut Grand
coteiiIr. Louisiana. Fine hoIae, ont ;.ilices and
grounds, we'll Watered and fenced Apply by
letter 10 J. Bagnal. Lafayette. La. or to Mayor
&, j. Thompson, Opelou@aa, Id.
October 8. 1898.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-07-01

When in need of nice Stylish
Hat or Shoes call on Z. L. Sandoz.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-07-01
NOE AZ e.

LAND OFFICE n NEW OELEaNs, LA.,t
,Juttn |. ls.5.
Notice IS hereby even that he following
named settler has t!ed notice VI h:s intention
TO make final proof ~ Pp"rt "t itia claim ana
that said proof wit he masie before, John
Evans, l.. >. Commissioner, at Glenmora,
a. Gu Iu}y 18th, 1893, viz:
7suEgnrcst aNersan.
who made Homestead Entry No. 1902. lor he
v w! Of y. l.! ~ectFnu 8, Tp. Z. \. Of Il.
W Lit. MerldItH
He names the following witnesses 10 prove
his continuous Residence 9tr"n, and cultivation
o. sad land, VI
John 7 Bike n5a. ..san Cray Jeff: son
Monroe. Edwat jz..-. .5t6-r e.
d.. Il
q
The Opelousas courier., 1899-07-01

. of the electric Iioht r,mnan,.,s ,f
Washington. to become it- Pro-
i,Ient and announced hi- n,rD,.
RESUMPTION of his duties =, Nh
tarv Governor of >,ntiaon ;o-
a,mncb !, j,un,r.I Vn,,I wa.
fresh from = conference. WI h NJ.
Mckinley when mo ,u,,. ,hat .,n.
h.. rnr";,."I soma i.,in., '',.'' .%,.,, ~
''i'' ''e''''4,' i'''''''-
The Opelousas courier., 1899-07-01
DISTRICT COURT Parish Cis~I T.ASDRY
STATE or LOUISIANA
ESTATE OF LEILA. .EDOUX, DLCEASED
We ot EloI bushnell.
No. J5iT.

By virtue If HId"r ot the L.,upl,hr the
Eleventh Judicial District Court at l."ulsIauA.
holding a..--Inns iii and for tIts. Parish of st.
Landry. there Wlii he sDid At Pnbtl;' nrG.pn to
the last ni hi-ht :, hitiiirr, ny The undersigned
administrator, Ur any duly qualified auc1i"necr.
ut the last tt4idtucc ~ i,r drc"tst Il ~ Prario
Ha.nntl. rtrLsh nf II. llnhti. La. ON
The Opelousas courier., 1899-07-01

the entertainment given at San
" Opera House last Tuesday
sht, we are pleased to learn,
a most gratifying success.
ae talented amateurs of our
n presented the interesting
Alabama with degree
PERFECTION that was truly adj
aele, and the audience was
e and appreciatye. A hand
" sum was reaNged for the
nt Of the Convxdt, and every
ug passed off agSheably.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-07-01

seems that the Legislature
made no provision to pay the
ntfar OF voters until next year,
every four years thereafter.
aef the present constitution
wv Y q legal voter until he is
ered, and no one but a le-
hcglstered voter can partici-
VI = primary election. If no
atloil is made until next
aoW can a primary election
y 70 select candidates for
cers to be voted for in
VI unlcss it is done on the
sse OF the election. Nomi-
5 certainly ought to be made
s next year, but as no pro-
nas been made to pay the
s until 1900, can that
y expected to make a reg
h. of the parish before
and il not, how can
aus De made by primary
Are the willy politi-
ring to put up q job
'ls again
The Opelousas courier., 1899-07-01

- - .
The Opelousas courier., 1899-07-01

\ bundle of - papers for :,r at
the COURIER office.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-07-01

H.;-' EXAMINE 1t tHr IprcG0ih2 dtt 81 i:i"Hr
pordtium, .tuN l!t, t.uiie Of ii, prHVl-tn:l. cos
tIaFF 10 law.
K. LEs GARLAND
District Attorney iith .!itIic.... District.
.i!sIt n, 1877.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-07-01
- go. ssEsEa 4As.at.

t!.tA LOEa y BROS. -. tiaS. j
RICHARD.
No lb+t1.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-07-01

june 10, l..
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-11-01
LOOK OUT FOR HIM.

A clever swindler is working this
way from California and may strike
Ritzville. His name is Horace G..
Winters, who is wanted in Stockton,
CAL, for swindling. His game is to
form the acquaintance of a lawyer in
one town and get that lawyer to rec
ommend some law firm in another
town. He manages to get hold of
some Of the lawyers letterheads and
forges letters from one lawyer to the
other, recommending himself. He
also encloses forged certified check
and-a deed to some land. The letter
further states that client of the
writer is expecting to buy the piece of
land described in the deed, from Win
tiers, and asks the lawyer to make the
best trade possible, and close the deal.
Winters appears before the attorney
to whom the forged letter is sent. He
agrees to sell the land at slight re-
duction. This necessitates the cash
ing of the check, and it is for more
than the purchase price. AS soon as
Winters gets his money he seeks
greener pastures, while the innocent
lawyer has to foot the bill. Winters
is 80 years old, 6 feet high. weighs
155 lbs, has light hair and blue eyes.
He is supposed to be heading this way.
This geiser may work some Cali
fornia attorneys on that racket but il
he catches any of our Ritzville boys
on such raw deal as that we will
acknowledge that Adams county law
yers are greener than they look to be.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-11-01
NO EXCUSE TO BE IDLE.

"There is no excuse except physical
disability for any man to be idle in
this state" says William Blackman,
state labor commissioner. Mr.. Black
man has been gathering statistics
from the local mills and other places
where labor is employed. Mr.. Black
man said: III could put 1000 more
men 10 work right now over on the
coast, but they cannot be found. In
Spokane l found labor conditions in
excellent condition. More persons
are employed than a year ago. In
the mills and factories I find an in
crease of about 10 per cent. in the
wage scale. I have not figured what
increase, if any, in the wages of clerks
employed in different stores. All over
the state there is the same condition
"a demand far in advance of the sup
ply, and increased wages"
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-11-01
OFFICIAL PAPER Of ADAMS COUNTY.
RITZvILLE, NOVEMBER l, 1899.
An exchange gives the the following

An exchange gives the the following
good advice to girls: Don't hang
around the depot unless you are 60
ing away or meeting friends; don't go
to church and take back seat with
your escort and then whisper and
giggle during the service. Don't be
loud boisterous or slangy. Stand on
your dignity; don't form acquaint-
ances quickly. Don't carry your heart
on your sleeve, and don't throw your
self into the arms of every good look
ing drummer or we'll dressed stranger
who comes to town. Be womanly, be
modest, be thoughtful and serious at
times; don't insect yourself and thus
lose woman's sweetest charm. Don't
regard your long-legged brother as a
nuisance; don't turn up your nose at
your old father and poor grammar,
and, above all, don't play "a Hot
Time" on the piano when your good
old mother is having a hot time on
the wash tub. 1t is too suggestive.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-11-01
SHOWERS OF STARS.

On the night OF the 14th of Novem-
Der there will pour from the heavens,
astronomers predict, the most remark
able and spectacular stream OF shoot
ing stars since the ceEtur, began. In
Washington the scientists OF the
United States naval observatory are
making the most elaborate prepara-
tions for observing the appearance of
the Leonids, while throughout the
colleges, universities and astronomi-
cal observatories of the United States
and the world thousands OF men are
awaiting with eager interest an oppor-
tunity to observe the grandest of
celestial phenomena.
Once every SO years the spectacle OF
millions of meteors is witnessed by
the human race-a seemingly long
time, but only second in the eterni-
ty OF the heavens,
we are unable TO predict the exact
hour at which the November meteoric
showers will begin. Although these
meteorids revolve around the sun in a
definite orbit, the point of the orbits
intersection with the orbit OF the
earth moves forward at the rate of a
degree and half year, thus throw
ing the advent OF the meteors few
hours later at each succeeding fall.
For emample, the fall of 1888 occurred
on the night of November 10; the fall
of 1899 will take place on the evening
of November IA, and probably will be
OF some hours duration. 1t will be
visible throughout the whole of the
North American continent and Europe
and Asia.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-11-01

The rapid growth of our city, pro-
gressive, energetic business men, new
telephone system, water works system
enlarged and strengthened, large
brick structures lining our principal
avenues, Ritzville presents to the
stranger numerous and advantageous
features of which much larger towns
might justly feel proud. Vacant lots
are fast going into the hands of in
tending builders. Land is not being
held for unreasonable prices, but be-
ing disposed of at figures which soon
will place the whole town in the
hands of home seekers and will be
built up and adorned by pretty cot
tages and elegant residences and our
citizens will have the satisfaction of
knowing that by generous and fair
dealing they have succeeded in estab-
fishing the most pleasant and health
ful little town in the northwest.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-11-01
VAUDEVILLAINY,

The Gentleman in the Bald Wig
Awful affair at our hotel this after
noon. Cook got mad and cut the end
of walters nose off with a cleaver.
But one OF the guests fixed it all
right.
The Gentleman Behind the Green
Whiskers.-How did one of the guests
fix it all right?
He gave the waiter another tip.
(Violent agitation of the bass drum,
imitation of dentists Office by the
bass, the clarinet giving fearful
rendition of hound pup with its tail
caught in a-barn door. )--Indianapolis
Journal
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-11-01

A Canadian editor, being asked il
he had ever seen a bald headed
woman, replied: "No, we never did
Nor have we ever seen woman waltz.
ing around town in her shirt sleeves
with cigar between her teeth. We
have never seen a woman go fishing
with bottle in her hip pocket, sit on
the damp ground all day and then go
home drunk at night. Nor have we
ever seen a woman yank off her coat
and swear she could lick any man in
town. God bless herl She amt built
that Way." -
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-11-01

There is much complaint about the
condition of the sidewalks in Ritz
Vile. A great many OF them have
nails protruding almost a half inch
above the planks, which should be
driven in If the city cannot afford to
construct new sidewalks. Pedestrians
frequently stumble against these rails
and often with such force as to cause
them to be almost thrown to the
ground, running footwear and endan-
gering life. Some of these walks are
in fearful condition and should have
immediate attention.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-11-01
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATORS SALE OF
REAL ESTATE,

Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of
an order of the Superior court OF the State of
Washington, in and for the county Of Spokane,
in the matter OF the estate OF William Bigbam
deceased, the undersigned administrator de
bonis non with the will annexed of the estate
Of said decedent will sell, at private sale, to
the highest bidder for cash, in lawful money
OF the United States, subject to confirmation
by said court, on and after the Goth day OF Nov
ember, at 10 O'Clock o, m at room Al Zeigler
block, in the city and county OF Spokane, Wash.
all the right, title and interest which the said
estate now has, and said decedent had at the
time of his death, in and to that certain real
property, situate in Adams county, state Of
Washington, specifically described as follows:
The northwest quarter 10 of section thirteen
G3) township eighteen tis) range thirty-two
(3l) L. w. NJ, together with the tenements
Entertainments and apurtenances thereunto
belonging.
All bids must be in writing, and left at the
place Of sale aforesaid. Terms OF SAFE, cash !:
Ten per cent of the purchase money to be paid
on tho day of sale and balance on confirmation
OF sale by the court aforesaid.
A. b. WATERMAN,
Administrator as Aforesaid
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-11-01
ShERIEE,S SALE.
~ oFL@s
State of Woshinqton

0thle O1 NuSuluStOu, [
County of Adams. ! By virtue of an execu
ton issued out of the Honorable Superior court
of the state of Washington. for the county of
Adams, on the End day Of October, 1899, by the
clerk thereof, in the case of David Richardson,
plaintiff, versus John B. Whittlesey, defendant
No. 2Os and to me, sheriff, directed and de-
livered, NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, that l will
proceed to sell to the highest bidder for cash,
within the hours prescribed by law for sheriff's
sales, towit At 10 O'Clock a. m, on the 18th
day of November, A. D., 1880, before the court
house door of said Adams county, in the state
Of Washington, all the right, title and interest
of the said John b. Whittesey in and to the
following described property, to.wit: Lots one
~ and two (2) in block sixteen Q6) of the
original plat Of the town of Ritzvlle, Adams
county, Washington, according to the plat
thereof on record in the office OF the auditor of
Adams county, Washington levied on as the
property OF John b. Whittlesey to satisfy a
Judgment amounting, to fl175.95 in favor of
David Richardson, and cost Of suit
Given under my hand this 10th day Of octo-
Der, 1899. II. i. HILL,
0. X. HoLCoMB, Sheriff.
Attorney for Plaintiff. 81
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-11-01
SUMMONS,


In the Superior Court of the State OF Washing
ton for the County of Adams.
JAMES NELSON AND
DuGALD NELSON,
partners as Nelson Bros.) Summons
VS.. Plaintiffs, No. $50.
FRANK AcKLEs
Defendant.
The State of Washington to the said Frank
Ackles, defendant:
You are hereby summoned to appear within
sixty days after the date of the first pu bication
OF this summons, to-wit: Within sixty days
after the LIST day OF November, 1899, and defend
the above entitled action in the above entitled
court and answer the complaint of the plain
tiffs, and serve copy of your answer upon the
undersigned attorney for the plaintiffs, at his
office in the town OF Rftzville, Adams county
Washington, and in case OF your failure to do
so, judgment will be rendered against you ac-
cording to the demand of the complaint which
has been filed with the clerk of said court
The object of this action is to recover sI25.s0
and interest at ten per cent. per annum from
May II. 1899, till paid. and S250 attorneys fee
upon one certain promssory note made to said
plaintiff S; and the further sum of 1850 upon
an open account due said Nelson Brothers.
plaintiffs, with interest thereon at seven per
cent. per annum from date of said account
until paid, and for an plaintiffs costs.
o. X. HoLcoMB
Plaintiffs Attorney
P. o. address~ p't" 'ams county, w
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-11-01

Just receved-an immense lac OF Misses
and children's school shoes at Clodius & Won
Hollis.
Silk waist patterns at great reduction OF
price at Mrs. Hallin's, the leading milliner of
the city.
Make your wife and daughter happy by buy
ing them one of those pretty fur collarettes at
Elndius & Won Hnlis ?.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-11-01
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
ITnitad Statas land Oficf

Spokane Falls, WASH, Oct. 8, 1899. I
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 Ftp French
U. s. Commissioner for the district of Wash
ington, at Ritzville, Adams county, Washing
ton, on Dec. 6, 1899, viz:
JOHN MCMAHON,
who made Homestead Entry No. $3.50 for the
4 N W a and lots and 2. Sec 80, Twp 20 north,
range 81 +. W.. NJ.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF said land viz:
Asa Mccain, Perry kaufman, John Keehner
and Jacob Doershlog all of Ritzville, Wash.
WILLIAM ii. LUDDEN Register,
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-11-01
CONTEST NOTICE.
ITpitad Ctafac land nmao


Walla Walla, WASH Sept 16, 1899.
A sufficient contest affidavit having been
filed in this Office by Clement L. " Penny, con
testant, against timber culture entry No. 3109
made Feb. 2s, 1883, for the southeast quarter
section n, township 16 NORTH range "a, L. W.
NJ, by William ]. Morgan, contestee, in which
it is alleged that William J. Morgan has failed
to cultivate plant or .replant said timber cul-
ture for more than nine years last past William
j. Morgan never at any time planted any tree
seeds or cuttings on said timber culture and
that the claimant has wholly abandoned said
claim. Said parties are hereby notified to ap-
pear respond and offer evidence touching said
allegation at 10 o'clock a. m. on November IL,
1899, before J. T. French. U. S. Commissioner
for the district of Washington, at Ritzville,
Wash. and that final hearing viii be held at
10 O'Clock a. m. on November IS, 1899, before
the register and receiver at the United States
Land Office in Walla Walla, Wash.
The said contestant having in proper afida
Wit, filed Sept %, 1899 set forth facts which
show that after due diligence, personal service
of this notice can not be made, it is hereby or
dered and directed that such notice be given
by due and proper publication.
JOHN NJ HILL, Register.
THOMAS MosGRoyE Receiver