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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-04-20
Struck by Lightning.

Lightning struck the barn Of Jim
Webb Of Adair, Thursday night
killing three OF his horses and de-
stroying the contents OF the barn,
which contained a lot of fine harness
and other valuable farming imple-
mentS.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-04-20
What's s the Difference?

Berry s. Motley have the new kitch-
en- back Of their restaurant completed
and while Berry's plan Of setting win
dow frames don't just agree with Esq.
Raymond's ideas; Arthur says the
beef steaks will be Just as tender.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-04-20

Miss Gertrude Renfrow, OF Alton,
has been appointed by the commits
sioner Of Indian affairs, as seamstreSs
in the Nemaha boarding school. Miss
Renfrow has been visiting relatives in
the city for some time.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-04-20
Few Peach Buds.

There are a few stray peach buds
opening after all. Buds that were so
entirely dormant as to not be effected
by the extreme freezing. They are
not numerous enough however, TO
amount TO any sort OF crop.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-04-20
Poultry Business.

Mrs. f. w. PrOpp, living near Adair,
has an incubator with two hundred
egg capacity. She already has l25 lit
tie chickens, which are all LeghOrns.
II she has success in raising them she
will start a regular poultry farm.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-04-20
Smoke House Robbed.

DR.. Clinkscales smoke house was en-
tered Friday night and two hams, a
shoulder, two sides and several gallons
Of lard taken. The lock was carried
away and had doubtless been opened
with a KEY.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-04-20

J. f. Ledbetter has returned to the
city to stay and is ready to assume
his duties as soon as the special cleo
tion is held and the new city board
organizes.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-04-20
Wheat DESTROYED.

The wind last Thursday destroyed
about 30 acres OF wheat for John
Chandler. Along the fence was sand
and wheat from six to fourteen inches
deep.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-04-20
lore TeIephones.

The Vinita Telephone Co. will make
extensive Improvements within the
next sixty days in the way of exten-
sion lines and new instruments. Ali
who desire 'phones will be supplied.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-04-20
The Vote Cast.

The following table. somewhat
imperfect, gives the vote of most
Of the territory towns at the late
alection.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-04-20
Crescent Studio

X "a :. Red COW. about years old.
e neah lef; hip. bar on back, marks
running at Landrum
place tokwO years. owner may have
same ONg property and paying cA-
pense. NfiingtOn, NiUita. I, 7. 3l-34
Stray ' stray horse mule brown in
color aD4nds high. coming year old.
Nlnbrokei miles east OF Hayden At
y the Georfaru. 3I-A
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-04-20
STOCK BRANDS

Not occupying more space than
the first following will be inserted
at $500 per year. The verdict of
men owning large or small herds
is that it pays to advertise the
brands.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-12-30
Social and Personal.

Miss Alice Knapp, daughter of
the late John Knapp, of St. Louis,
and sister of Lieut.. Charles
Knapp, U. S. N, was married at
l o'clock this afternoon to Lieut..
Augustus c. Almy, U. S. N, now
of the flagship New York. The
ceremony occurred at the resi-
dence Of Lieutenant Knapp, at
the navy yard, and was witnessed
by the officers of the post and
their families, the former wearing
special full dress. Miss Gene
We've Knapp, the bride'a cousin
from St. Louis, attended her in a
toilet of pink chiffon over pink
satin, and Mr.. Charles Almy
served his brother as best man.
The bride was gowned richly in
white. satin and wore tule veil.
A bridal bower Of palms and ferns
was arranged in the drawing room,
and amidst its foliage cleaned
sparks Of electric lights in the
national celers. Above the bow
er was suspended a chime OF
wedding bells of white satin with
clappers of American Beauty
roses. The mirror rests were
banked with Bride roses and at
artistic points about the hand
some rooms were draped Ameri-
can flags. Lieutenant Almy and
his bride will go to the Waldorf
Astoria, New York, to remain un-
til the 10Th instant, when the
former has orders to join his ship.
Among the out-of-town relatives
present were the brides sisters.
Mrs. George Bloomfield, of New
Orleans, and Mrs. John Dsrrancs,
Of Tex.-St. Louis Times.
Mrs. George Bloomfield is
sister Of the bride and
wife of Mr.. Geo. L. Bloomfield,
Auditor u. S. Customs Port Of
New Orleans,a son of Major Ben
Bloomfield, g. S. Commissioners
at this place. %sS
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-12-30
NO. rs
JUDICIAL ADVERT1sENIE
DURLHC SALE.
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
ESTATE OF JULIEN Sicily, DECD;

.;-.,,. 20 49, ..,o. 80 a.. r..a-.,,. a.,
virtoe al an etnc greer OF 1me tne
hoIdnn sssanns in and for the PARISH nf s1
SESSIONS ~ "a anu doa tne , rarsn 10, o.. ~
tha es M pt hidda s1i az ~ th
.nt i,ssS anu p5uuei du y,isna uy the ,t
tha ,oat nL euf ~ tha Sa.aased nan
p.rrW's .M9 'iss I.,d;nm pr;h ~ a. anSrv
nn '1"n''nN' "i'en u o'' '''A''' ''"''
wednesday, January 3lsi' 1900
oWins deseribea BE- propery, @ II toWit t. 'e
IA certain plantation, being the last resi-
Hpss "s therson n Situated %aar barrys
s and messurins three and four foaT;df!h. arpenIs s
nnabeIf ~ or5mtsthe ~ .rn.rt. IN risth
IN 1ha reac hv dsntb Z Ave apd
arpents, al making ana. an area Of fiity-one and one,
ian, ~ H4' pIn;do paH,a aE so"th h,y IanGs
he1on u, t ,hs astat aast hW lands ~ the
estate md ~ nsst hr nnSIic En.d leading to
Gna,e.as a' ";n W pepn ao 1.nd NM, :"
ehsasG hv aecanssd ,,nn, AmeIia C.st,il.. wife
ctaseu py aeCeaseo from Anieile Iasts' su we u
mnpnr Motsry pnhiyo III Nv NJ rasse 90 1sss
~ certain tract of land adionirg Hp the above
tract easnrnn INC ,rnents r.nnt hr ,hir,v
thres nnd bsif ernanta form;no ~ an ar.o
" anu srnan+ ~ Pith .i i,nnsovaants n
ciSa Pnhiy soush nv landss of estate aast hv
que a'e;s ~ I VI b,ic r,d ..d
mo vufr from 0nelnnsas to RapSv5s Iandin@ heinr
= s t - ~ 80. Ian5 D,rabasaJ he Ssoeosasis
sr pa't u sa1s rsst;ia fa nf onis MaIsns"n
aTo IL o "a oo ,ees Easoo nt sss ha.ua n s n
~, ov' -. teou' ,,aic py I1' paAeo" '''''o
certain tract Of land with all the build Id
anon nss anr Taohn e. andry Par;sh '.dioinins the
y Iayuu t1ono' toa. NJ So A1, ter III ;mprnrnre.nt
thereon, bounded No north by5sand above M deg deg;
~ esta,s and yest hS nnhiic road leading r.,
0naIon.n. q AM and measurn9 two arpents front
by a depth Of i've arpsnts. aaRins al. 2 Total Of
.ou 81 nts, ". ~ 80 I1nns
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-12-30
NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE AT NEW oRLEAss,

LAND OFFICE AT NEW oRLEAsS, LA..}
Dee. II, 1899.
Notice is hereby given that the, following
named settler has filed notice of ha Intention
to make final proof In support of his calm, and
that said proof will be Made before b Bloom
field, u. S. Commissioner, at Opelousass La.
Oh January 23d, 1900, viz:
AmbrOisc Godcau,
who made Homestead Entry No. lA630
for the N. Il of n. WI, Sec. Is, Tps O., s. n. q.
Louisiana Meridian
IA names the following witnesses 10 prove
his continuous residence upon ard cultivation
Francois Joubert, Isaac Derbanne, Belizare
Godeau, Feloma Derbanne, ali of st. Landry
Parish, La
Dec. 16. 1890. Register.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-12-30
NOTICE /!

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS, La.
Dec. II, 1892 s
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 Alfresl
Payy, Clerk of the District Court, at Opesou-
sas, La, on Jan. 20, 1900, viz:
PIHcide Richard,
who made Homestead Entry No. 2hsGSx9tr the
Lot NO. or N. z. Yrac Sec. /. Up. G4k OF K
West, Louisiana meridian.
He names the following Witnessest0 prove
his continuous residence upon, aud esAIiyattni.
OF, said land, viz:
Theogene Reed, oiibe GuiIl2ry. ot Rle Man
uel, Olivier Fruge, all OF st. Landrst Parish,
La.
Dee. 1s, Is9sst RfEiste2.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-12-30
NOTICE.

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS, Las
Nov. 27, 1892
Notice is hereby given that tile following
named settler has filed notice OF his intention
10 make final proof in sup port OF his !ai,a and
that said proof will be made before Frank
Wharton, q. s. Commissioner, at Bayou Chicot,
La, on Jan. 9th, 1900, viz:
George Randle, Dr.,
who made Homestead intry No. 1906, for The
hN WI Section 6, TpS4, y. OF X. u. Ia.
MERIDIAN
He names the followilsl witnesses 70 prove
of, said land, viz:
T. r. Carson. Landry isenry VIM A. Good
win and WIN. Randle, all Bayou Chieoa. La
WALsER L. COHEN,
| Dec 2, lss9-6t h,.,, Register
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-12-30
Dec. 30, 1880
0HERIRF,s SALE.
MARY z. ROY, WIFE, VS.. MRS. NJ. A.
WINKLER EFT AL.
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST. Landry
STATE OF LOUISIANA.

BY virtue of writ Of seizure and sale issued
out of the Hon. the Eleventh Judicial District
parish of st. Landry, in the above entitled and
numbered suit, and to me directed, have seiz-
ed and will proceed to sell at public auction. to
front door of ths Courthouse, in the town Of
Opelousas, in the parish Of st. Landry. on
Saturday, December 3Oth, 1890.
at II O'Clock o. NJ, the following described pro
perty, to-wit:
A certain lot of ground situated in the town
of Washington, parish of st. Landry, La,
being the south 1 Of lot No. a, OF said town
with all the buildings and improvements,
bounded north by property Of I. Eaves, east by
and west by property OF Terrebonne Dupre,
being same property acquired by Mrs. A. II
Winkler from Mrs. Jno. M. Ware on the l7th
day of July, 1888.
Terms-Cash.
Nov. 25, 1899. Sheriff.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-12-30
DUBLEC SALE .-
ESTATE OF LOUIS LALoNDE.
No. SCOT
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
DUBLEC SALE

By virtue Of an order Of the Honorable Elev:.
enth Judicial District Court of tho State Of
Louisiana, in and for the parish of st. Landry,
there will be sold at public auction to the last
and highest bidder, by H. e. Estorge, auc.
in Leonville, Parish Of st. Landry, La, on
Wednesday, IAN. ~, 1909,
at II O'Clock a. m., tho following described prop
erty, to-wit:
1st. One certain tract Of land situated at
last residence Of the deceased, containing
or less, bounded north by Lucien Mis-
Auguste Lalonde aud west by Sarah Andre.
2. Another tract Of land situated in Prairie
Gros Chevreuil. with all the buildings aud i'm
pr0vements thereon, containing one nun
dred and seventy arpents, more. OF less,
public road and Henry Devilliers. east by
Henry Devilliers and Alexis Moreau, and west
by the land of Guillaume Lalonde.
5. Another tract Of land twood land) situa
ted in Prairie Gros Chevreull, st. Landry Par Pa.
T. Lalonde, east and west by ----, containing
fifty arpents, more or less.
A lot of household furniture and kitchen
utensils; beds bedding mattresses quilts
about three hundred bushels Of corn !; about
one thousand bundles OF fodder; one jersey
cow and calf and many other articles too nu
merOus to mention.
| Terms and conditions
Movables for cash. The immovahles to b.
sold on the following terms: one-fourth cash
balance payable in three equal and annual in
sta.lTnents from day Of sale, purchasers to fur
nish their promissory notes for the credit por
tiop corresponding with the installments. Will
personal security In soldo and to the satisfac
ton of the administrator, and payable to hi
x---r--.ix the notes to bear eight per cent annna
| interest from day of sale purchasers agreein
! to pay attorneys fees fixed at ten per cent o.
principal and interest in case OF suit to enforc
l payment Of the notes or parts thereof; q spt
ciai mortgage and vendors privilege in fave
OF the est ate to be retained on the lands to SO
cure the payment OF tho notes in principal an
interest and attorneys fees, purchasers ful
ther 0bfgating themselves not to dispose Q
the land to the prejudice of said special NOR
gage and privilege until full payment OF til
u price thereof.
Dec. 16, 1899, Administrator.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-12-30
MILLINERY
SELLING OUT AT COST !!

As wish to retire from the millinery buai-
ness viii sell the entire contents OF my miAi-
merry store. including show cases: nxsnros, oIc.,
includes the latest styles Of HAts. BOnnetg,
Ribbons, Laces, Feathers, etc.. all of when
will be cold in q lump or ut retail al cost FOE
| - - s 4, ''1 - MRS. D. LAA6,
Dec. sa-lm. Union Street. Opelousas,
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-12-30
Notice OF ADMINIsTRAT
ESTATE OF AZELINE P. PITRE.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.

Whereas, Ertenon Lafieur, OF ct. Landry
parish, has applied by LIS petition to be ap-
pointed administrator of the estate Of Azeline
+. Pitre, late Of the parish Of st. Landry; :.
Now therefore notice is hereby gwen to all
parties interested to make opposition to said
appointment, to file the same In writing IN my
Office in the town Of Opelonsas, in ten days
from the present notice.
A.. PAVY,
Dec AZ 1899 Clerk.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-12-30

Don't forget to call on A. c.
Skiles when you need lumber,
shingles, brick, lime or, cement:
His prices are extremely liberal
and you will have the satisfaction
of dealing with a gentleman with
whom it is a pleasure to deal and
one whom you know will treat
you right whether your order be
a large or small one.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-12-30

Fred Il. Sandsz is selling his
entire stock of clothing at cest
price. Ii
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-12-30

The COURIER wishes. its read
ers ana the balance Of mankind
happy and prosperous New
Year.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-12-30

Get your fine table wineI al
E. T.. Sandoz S across the raiiI bad
The very best quality always kep'
in stock.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-12-30

Mans failure in this world may
be attributed to the fact that he
used blank cartridges when firing
at the target of success.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-12-30

School Books and supplies a,
the Opera House Drugstore.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-12-30

Let us be Of good cheer, re-
membering that the misfortuns5
hardest to bear are those th1
never come. II
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-12-30

Claude e Skies keep constant
8ly On hand, in Opelousas and
Washington, q select grade pf
brick al reasonable prices.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-12-30

The latest turkeys, chick
ems, ducks and geese in the
coops; finest liquors on tap and
subject to order acress the track.
E. T.. SANDOZ.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-12-30

Physicians, Prescriptions a
specially at the Opera House Drug
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-12-30

Anyone wishing bargains in
zclething would do we'll to visit
the store of Fred II. Sandoz as he
is now selling out his entire line
lat cest price. Il ssz
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-12-30

Los ou have lost money by
not buying your handmade shoes
ana latest style hats at 3. =. San
tloz. Prices right.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-12-30

School books, paper, pens, inks
and school supplies Of all kinds
cheap at the Opera Hease Drug
store. 81 y, ss sss 8 ss sss.s y.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-12-30

Tie finest and best assorted
line sc stationary that ever came
to Opeleusas IS now displayed at
the ()pera Heuse Drug Stere
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-12-30

Mr. Emile Hauptman, the well
known piano tuner, repairer and
Tegulat 81, representing Juni,ls
Hart of New Orleans, will be in
0pel0usas very soon. Parties
desiring 10 sscure his services,
can leave orders at the Academy
Of Music 81 Main street.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-12-30

It is a wise thing to be polite,
consequently it is. stupid te be
rude.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-12-30

No one is so lonely and forsaksn
that be cannot find sombody who
will give him d calendar @
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-12-30

The Town Tax Collector is pre-
pared to receive taxes due the
Etswn for 1899 and previous years.
Call and settle and avoid costs.
Bee notice. iIfS mother column.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-12-30

The Democratic Party added a
large amount Of territory to the
United States, but they never had
to increase the standing army to
gain or to held it.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-12-30
Have you any stock in the

Have you any stock in the
homestead association ? If not
you should investigate its merits,
and subscribe for stock. The
payments are on easy menthly in
stallment plans and it is a safe
way to invest money. It gives
the ordinary daily wage-earner an
opportunity to lay money aside
and to acquire a home, which he
may not hope to do otherwise.
Lock into the matter at once,
and subscribe fer stock.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-12-30

81 NICE e keep q nice line q
Ulofhing, Hats, Caps, Boots
shoes, Dry Goods, Notions, &c
Prices as Cheap as any
i. II. SANDoz.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-12-30

President Steyn OF the Orange
Free State, seems to fear that in
case England succeeds in beneye-
IedtIy assimilating the Transvaal,
his own country will be next on
the menu. s.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-12-30

One of the Georgia cotton mills
has earned, and The company has
declared, dividend of 50 per
cent on it's business for the last
year. Thus the advance agent
Of prosperity can point With pride
to tho fact that the performance
was given exactly as advertised ~
New York Mail and Express.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-12-30

a bundle Of 25 papers for.5c at
| the COURIER Office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-12-30

NJ hen ID need Of q nice Stylish
Hat OF Shoes call on E q. Sandoz,
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-12-30

Clothing at cost at Fred Z. San
sdoz, Bridgsville.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-12-30

The Primary Election.

AT the -sscond Democratic pri-
mary election, held in st. Landry
last Saturday the following is
tho total vote received by each
Candidate those receiving the
nomination being indicated by an
astsrisk (*).
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-12-30

Old papers 70 cents per LOO at
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-12-30

Call up Phone No. 70 when you
want the Opera Hsuse Drugstore.
Prescriptions a specially.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-12-30

At Amalfi, an Italian village,
an enormous rock, upon which
stood q large tourist hotel. has
fallen into the sea, carrying with
it a monastery, two hotels and
killing many people.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-12-30

Imperialism bslo ngs only to- .
monarchy, and to enforce It re-
5;oisuires an autocrat with q stand
sing army
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-12-30

~ az T.
The first test. case made in the
State Of Louisiana by the heirs of
a succession, in the matter of
paying the war tax on an estate,
as provided by the internal reye-
nue. statutes, has been made, and
as was expected, Uncle Sam v Pn,
hands down.
The internal revenue sfiieej for
this district seized the .estf OF
". Schwann of the parish 81 st.
Mary, and at neon last Wednes-
day sela So, 500 of it at-the front
door Of the franklin Court
House, and with the prsceeas,
paid the war tax as the law re-
qnires.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-12-30

The Opera Heuse Drug Store
has opened nice line Of Holiday
geods-toys, dolls, fireworks, etc.,
etc, and last but not least, fine
assortment of delicious candies
and confectiens. Prescriptions q
speciality as usual.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-12-30

aaS I've got big lot of Holiday Goods that must be
VM sod-now is the time to buy. Toys, Dolls Fire
works. Fancy Articles Etc. Etc. all go. Don't forget
that country produce department is uoate Leave youi
orders for Turkeys, Chickens, ETC.. Etc
FRED L. SANDOZ,
Brdgevile Cor Landry and Liberty SITS:
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-12-30
A Century Old.

We have recently been shown
an interesting reminder of the
last century in the shape of the
photograph and autograph of
| Mrs. Amelia Thompson who at
tained the unsual age of one hum
drsd years on the 10Th of last Oc-
tober. Mrs. Thompson is the
last survivor of the children Of
Hon. Seth Lewis, The first dis
trict Judge of. this district ap-
pointed in 1872 for life by Gov
ernor Claiborn and who resigned
after 90 years continuous service
on the bench. He died in 1874
at the age of 81 years.
| Mrs. ThompsOn was born in
Natchez, Miss, but reared and
married here IN Opelousas where
her father resided. She renewed
with her family to- Cincinnati in
1916 and resides there at the
present time. Her autograph
made on the anniversary Of he1
enc hundredth birthday is re-
markably clear and legible and
free from tremor, and her picture
lis that Of one still possessing
i health and some Yiger and in the
Ienjoyment. Of q serene old age,
1 On the occasion of her anniver.
/ lsary her family assembled from
Ifar and near and the anniversary
cake was ornamented with enc
nnndred burning wax candles
4 Her relatives here have received
4 her photograph and autograph
and i Commemorative card on th.
a first page Of which are the fol
a lowing lines
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For Judge-11ti Judicial District,
e. T. LEWIS.
For State Senators.
j. J. THOMPSON
HOMER BAROUssE,
For District Attorney,
r. LEE GARLAND.
For Representatives.,
YVES ANDREPONT.
j. i. NEYLAND,
d. w. BASS.
For Sheriff,
MARION L. SWORDS,
For Clerk of Court, s
H. e. EsTORGE.
Par Coroner,
r. M. LITrELL.
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By virtue of al order of the Honorable the
holding sessions in and for the Parish OF ST.
Landry, there will be cold at public auction to
the last and highest bidder, by the undersigned
natural tutrix, or duly qualified auctioneer
Barry's Landing, Parish of st. Landry. La.
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nEM0CRATIC STATE TICKET


FOR GOVERNOR
w. w. HEARD,
of Union.
FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
ALBERT EsTOPlNAL.
of jefferson.
FOR SECRETARY OF STATE
JOHN MICHEL,
Of Orleans.
FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL
WALTER GUlON,
of Ascension
FOR AUDITOR
w. q. FRAZEE,
Of st. Landry.
FOR TREASURER
LEDOUX SMITH.
OF Rapides.
roR sUPT OF PUBLIC EDUCATION
]. v. CALHOUN,
OF Orleans. A ~ s.a.
pEnoCRATIc PARISH TICKET.
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ysss - sA f1s. -
T.ifei we've been long together,
Thrs nsli pleasant and through cloudy weather !
500 Z
On the reverse page appear the
following words
aWith love and best wishes on my one hun
dredth anniversary.
October lGth.', .s ss 81
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Nov. Is, 1899