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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-03-27

interpreters OF farce. presented n
sketch six years o'd and Tor that rea-
son new here, entitled "Mcn vs.. Wom-
en-" II has no pretence OF Jtot or story.
but II imply "A stormy scene" between
husband and wife. each possessed OF
n strkingly sharp. witty, sarcastic
tongue and sufncient quickness of tenn
per TO supply all the material nedci for
"A first-class TOW" Upon this extremely
simple basis. the writer has built a
thoroughly divertIng sketch. fairly bub-
bling over win bright lines. clever bad
image and witty sallies. In which every
line scores point and the laughs come
80 closely together that u SENS as II
there were no interruption az all. As
played by thesc clever performers. % is
one Of the most ntcltalnlng and amus-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-03-27
0LC0TT AsO RIS SnEeS.

Chauncey Olcott might have made a
fortune as a song writer had he not
proved such delightful comedian and
singer that he need not write songs for
"A hNing As IL is. his pretty bits or
melody set 20 tenderly sentimental
words earn him a nice income each
season. Every year MIR. Pitou writes
him "A new play and every year olcott
turns out a batch OF new songs to sing
iu it. songs that fl the circumstances
Of the play and d0vetail with the in
t5rest Of the story enacted
lie has half "A dozen new ones this
season Ia his new play. "A Romance
OF Athlone," in which he will be seen
Thursday. Friday and Saturday at the
Providence opera house one is a lul-
laby. a child in the piece is about TO
be abducted when Dick Ronyane (Ol-
COtO comes on the scene and by n
clever trick, saves her. She Is wrought
up and nervous and he sings the lul-
laby 10 her until she gently falls off
into oblivion. lie calls it "Oicotts
Lullaby"
In the second act, as the guests of
Sir Philip Ronyane are about TO re-
tire. a servant brings i'm a huge punch
bowl with the goodnight cup. Sir
Philip takes "a candle tremendously
from servant and handing Il 20 one
Of the ladies' asks her TO light the
punch. She does SO and while the
bowl is wreathed i'm flames she ladies
out the fragrant beverage. Dick Is
called on FOR a song and sings his
We'll Drown IL i'm the Bowl" a y-ol-
licking drinking song with a tender
appeal in it that never fails OF It's
mark
My Wild Irish Rose" il a dainty,
plaintivc little melody addressed 10 the
girl of his heart by Dick IN the last
act big hit is a semi comic song
entitled The Irish Swell " and an
other. though Of a different character.
is a touching melody called Many
Years Ago"
Olcott protects the copyright on his
sof g7 fully and I'm this way man.
ages 90 be The only one before the pub
lie singing them.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-03-27
OLYMPIC THEATRE.

The attraction at the Olympic Thea q
trc this week is an excellent vaudeville
show givcn by Irwin's big company.
which includes "A number OF people well
known in this city. Corsrary to the
usual custom there Is no opening bur
lett1. bu, the olo commences With the
appearance of Fred Bailey ana Harry
Mad'sDn ln u rough ana tumble
sketch. W-Tch seemed 20 please. Miss
Lillian Durham has d very graceful
presence ana an excellent soprano
voice, which she knows how TO use, and
the SONGS she sings are OF a higher or
der than generally heard In vaudeville.
Barry Thompson an Annie Carter foi-
low with an entertaining sketch. which
IS full of laughs. Miss Caiters voice be-
ing as fresh dE ever.
Irh AMI IatroW comedy snd trick
cyclists Do number Of very difficult
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-03-27

pathetic style and the clearness OF
enunciation that always make Mr.. Max
welTs work so enjoyable; and the plct-
ures were az pretty and appropriate as
usual.
IL there is any act more generally
popular with the chIT1ren and the Ia
dies than that OF Dixon, Bowers and
Dixon, THE three Rubes," It would be
difficult 10 recall; and this was proved
anew yesterday The droll makeups,
bucolic manners and eccentric comical-
ities of these three lays" are always
irresistibly funny; and when Il comes
down to all-round cleVerness as dan
GERS and acrobats and really amusing
comedians, there are few teams TO rivai
them. Themselves the originators of
this style OF act they have had many
iInltators, but none 10 compare with
them in real merit
Little Elsie is a dainty and diminu-
tive bit OF femininity. OF winsome man
ner and pleasing ways, with no little
cleverness as an all-round entertainer
and notable gifts Of mimicry. The lat
ter are pleasingly employed I'm imfa-
tions OF May Irwin, Edna May. ANNA
Held and other well-known stage ce-
lebrities, which yesterday won enthu-
siastic plaudits from discriminating
audiences. A coon song and cake
walk, followed by several limitations,
brings the act TO AN effective finish,
and many who have once enjoyed Lit
tie Elsie's intelligent and graceful work
will be glad TO find another opportuni-
~ TO repeat the experience.
Mr. and Mrs Jimmie Barry offer an
amusing sketch entitled Mrs. VIII
kins' Boy" based upon the visit OF a
gawky country lad to his former girl
playmate. now become "A full-fledged
city girl and wife There is some
amusing dialogue regarding mDtual
friends of days gone by, and then fol-
low -ongs and dances in merry vein.
Mr.. Barry's quaint makeup and dry
humor and Mrs. Barry's pretty face
and figure and handsome gowns sup
ply effective contrasts; and they were
rewarded with their full share OF
laughter and applause.
w. l.. Bates won much favor with his
well-rendered cornet solos. the first
enabling him TO display his proficiency
in technique, with double and triple
tonguipg and the second, THE Holy
CITY" being played with excellent SEN
timent and expression. and his work |
received cordial evidences OF apprecia- |
tion
DeBoe does a remarkable act OF !
head balancing. standing upon his head |
on the bar Of trapeze. and in this |
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-03-27

ing Things IN their repertoire, and yes
.eruay made the undOubted hit OF the
pin., Mr. tilsons excellent voice I'm "A
Icy song ana the brisk and breezy
manner in which the piece is PLAYED
rom beginning 10 end. as well az the
ssnihcance given TO every line, by both
performers has much 10 do with tho
success OF the act
maxwell and Simpson, stall the best
OF All singers or Illustrated songs,
customary three songs were extended
TO nve; and then the applause would
nave warranted a sixth. Those given
We're the ever-popular Fire, Fire"
That's the Way TO Kiss a Girl"
wont You BE My Little Grip" Hon
ey, fou'se Ma Lady Love" and Ills
Daddy Was a Soldier" All were sung
with the peculiarly effective and SYM
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-03-27

mourtaineer was excellently taken by
George ID. Barker.
The character of Cindy Lane Is one
that requires great talent TO properly
portray but Georgia Waldron gives an
impers0natiOn that is alone worth
visit to the theatre TO witness. The
character is a sad one, but no one ever
came nearer 70 portrayng truly the
character OF Marguerite than Miss
WaldrOn does. The other ladies in the
cast are ali remarkably good. Miss
Maude Davis adds 20 her excellent act
ing some very good singing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-03-27

and dancers are clever ar .sis in thel-
line their dancing being the feature Ct
their act. The entertainments cor =
cludes with a travesty on "Cyrano de
Bergerac entitled "Cyrano de
Rubberneck." with Harry Morris as
Cyrano. The same bill will be pre-
sented every afternoon and evening
during tho week
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-03-27
What Shall We Have for Dessert ?

This question arises in the family ev-
cry day. Let ne answer 10 today Try
Jell-O. a delicious and healthful des-
sert. Prepare In two minutes No
boiling no baking simply add boil-
lng water and set TO cool. Flavors.-
Lemon. Orange, Raspberry and Straw
berry Get rsckagc at your grocers
to-day. 10 It's.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-03-27
KEITH'S new THEATRE.

Edwin Milton Royle yesterday treat
ed the patrons OF Keith's new theatre
to another sketch from his pen. enti-
tied Trips Troubles" in which Sc
lena Royle is afforded the "star" part
and much the most satisfactory oppor-
tunities she has had in any Of her hus-
bands sketches. This one is founded
upon the well-worn theme OF mistaken
identity, the trouble i'm this case being
caused not by a Iorse or a machine or
another individual as usually is the
case. but ny a mine which unfortunate
~ bears the name Anaconda and Is re-
ferred to as Ana "for short" With n
jealous wife. n husband not too clever
at lying to her TO save himself. n fire.
man, a naval officer and colored girl
rescued from burning building and
deposited in the Tripp household when
the Trips were out, the mistaken iden-
tty is utilized 10 the utmost in provid-
ing amusing situations and laughable
incidents. the climax being particularly
good. and both Mr.. and Mrs Royle are
kept very busy with the rapidly follow
ing complications There are many witt
~ lines and odd twists OF language.and
the laughter was frequent. Mrs Royle
displayed an elegant gown and appear
ed at her best i'm every respect Mr.
Royle contributed his full share TO the
funmaking, and Miss Beatrice Foster
dc serves special praise for the effective
manner in which she gave prominence
TO part so small as otherwise almost
TO escape notice.
AL w. Filson and Lee Errol. unaues-
tionably the best strictly vaudeville
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-29
YHE LEADING
How to Prosper.

Do not forget that people
abroad judge of the business
prosperity Of a town by the num-
Der of advertisements seen in the
local papers. Opelousas should
wake up onthis point and let the
world know that we propose to be
in the front rank of the march of
progress and business activity.
No wide awake business man
wants to be quoted as saying that
advertisements don't pay.
A successful advertiser does
more good for his own town than
simply the good he does his own
business.
Getting business means show
ing people what reason you have
to expect business.
: Those who make to-day an ad-
vertising day can make tomorrow
d business day.
Advertising and business 60
hand in had-one cannot live
without the other.
Give the COURIER your sup
port, and we will give you a good,
live up-tO-date paper.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-29

A gang of cane-yard hands con
sisting of about sixteen dagos at
tempted TO assassinate Senator
Caffery at his Bethia plantation
on Tuesday of last week. All of
the belligerants were arrested and
confined in jail. but were bonded
out by their more prosperous ano
civilized countrymen. These peo.
pie are going to cause trouble yet
in this country, and the blame for
the results thereof can be traced
Immediately to those who are
having. them brought here by the
ship-load as laborers.-Franklin
Watchman.
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TAnrsday, January 3, 1904,
NOTICE.

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS, LA,
Dec. TO- 1900
Notice is hereay given that the following
named settler has filed notice Of his intention
to make final proof III support of his caln, and
that said proof will be made before r. BlGom-
field, q. S. Commissioner, at Opelousas, La,
on tie 22d January, 1901, viz:
Angnsfin Berzas,
who made Homestead Entry Ea. 1918
for the n. wa Or ots3 & 4of Sec 81, Tp. A. s. K.
E. Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following Witnesses. to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF said land, viz:
Joseph j. Landreneau, Eueharjstc Frntcnot.
Louis F. Fontenot, sehastien Fonten0t, all OF
St. Laudry Parish La.
WALTER l.. COHEN,
Dee TO- 1909. Register.
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NOTHCE!

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS, La, |
Dee. 81, 1900. 5
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his Intention
to mako final proof in support Of his claim,
and that said proof will be made before the
Clerk of tue District Court, at Opelousas,
La, February ., 1901, viz
AlpRROnse VcTret,
who made Homestead Entry No. 222il for the
Northwest quarter Sec. 81, Tp. 4, OF W.
Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of, said land, viz:
Alexis Fontenot. n. J. Bell, Alexander Ster-
lin, Octave Joubert, all of st. Landry parish, La
WALTER L. COHEN,
Dec. %, 1900, st Register.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-29

Although the Army Reorganiza-
ton bill has not yet been report
ed from the Senate Committee on
Military Affairs, and is not likely
to be until after the Christmas re-
cess, which will be from Dec.
q to Jan. 8, the Republicans are
already sWooping down on Mr..
Mckinley with demands of prom
ises of appointments that will be
made when that bill becomes Il
law, and it is said that some Re
publican Senators have intima-
ted to him that they will not al
low the. bill to go through unless
their demands for pap are met.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-29

r e: NJ. Boagni, president Of
sse ": Landry State Bank. was
4 s'ls recipient Of d beautiful gold
asaded cane as d Christmas gift
sem the employees Of the Bank.
lore taking his departure for q
aaen needed vacation, accompa-
a.aa oy bic wife and child. We
s INV seid that the cane is q beauti-
IS ..t one, and the compliment is
S. q appreciated by it's owner.
. ~ psst wishes of Che COURIER
as.!1 .sa Z 4 iiost of friends 90 with Mr..
INV Y Fs' p. and the baby on their
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-29

Oh, yes, Constant Reader,
Great Britain feared to guaran-
tee the neutrality of the canal
against all ether nations. The
trouble is to find somebody to
guarantee the neutrality Of Great
Britain. In default of anyone
else Uncle Sam prefers to under
take that task himself.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-29

We have the largest line OF
shoes we have ever had and
would like for every man, wo-
man and child in the parish who
Wants shoes to call and examine
elsF stock. FRED e. SANDoz.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-29

We are prepared to do any
kind of job work you may need.
Letter Heads, Bill Heads, EnVel-
ops, Cards, Circulars and every
class of commercial printing.
Bring your orders to the COURIER
Office, and we will give you satis-
faction with neat work and reas-
enable prices.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-29

Mrs. H. D. Larcade has just re-
turned from New Orleans and
made bargains in Millinery Goods,
Novelties and Toys. Don't fail
to caIl and see her.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-29

Fat Turkeys, Ducks, Geese,
ste, at Fred Il. Sandoz where
yOu can get all that you may need
fer your Christmas dinner.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-29

See adyes sisement OF Dr.. Hayes
and Prof.. Singleton, in another
column. Some OF the cures re-
Gently performed by these gentle
iler iIl this parish are truly won
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-29

Do not forget that you must
have the receipt for your poll tax,
paid before December 31st, 1900,
a order to vote at any future
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-29

We direct attention to the adj
yertisement headed Popular pub
lications-popular prices in an
other column.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-29

Wnen you take your prescrIp-
ten to The Opera House Drug
store you run no risk: Ii will be
filed By d registered pharmacist.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-29

Young man, your best girl ex-
poets o Chistrnas present. Call
atFsJ. Dietlein's and make your
selection.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-29

A treaty has been signed with
Nicaragua. giving the q. S. the
right to construct and operate
the Nicaragua Canal, which will
be sent TO the Senate for ratifca-
tion, but whether the Panama
lobby will allow it to be acted up
on, only time can tell.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-29

The Justices of the Louisiana
Supreme Court, after January 1st,
will wear gowns.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-29

The always welcome eccentric
comedian Jake Welby is with the
AL G. Field Greater Minstrels and
lis renewing with greater force the
success he hes made in seasons
past. Jake, as he is familiarly
called by his legion Of frieuds, is
like good wine, he improves with
age. He has a charming person
atty, he retains his old friends
with a grip of steel and is con-
tinually making new ones. He is
IA close student o. his chosen b o.
fession and never appears without
an entirely new budget OF witt
cisms aud songs. His repertoire
this season is strictly up to the
times and is received nightly with
great favor by the thousands of
patrons of this great Organization.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-29

Have you seen the stock of
holiday goods at the Opera House
Drug Store, Call and see for
yourself. Il you don't want to
purchase anything, it makes no
difference. Braud takes a delight
in showing his goods.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-29

The COURIER wishes all it's rea-
.ders q happy and prosperous New
Year.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-29

oee the ad. Of the famous All e..
aleld Big Minstrels, in another
81 llsla, This is by far the finest
,e'lpe of the kind that has visited
speloqsas for years, and we ad-
s.s VIZ to secure reserved seats
l as we predict a crowded
aSnse at Sandoz Opera House to-
nfroWs Sunday, night.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-29

For Holiday Goods of all
kinds, don't forget to call at Mrs.
FL. D.. Larcade's.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-29

Toys, dolls, fireworks, torpe-
does, firecrackers, sky rockets in
endleas variety at Fred. L. San
DOS.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-29

)ur Office. force has been Ie-
al,eed this week to one hand
Shats US. Cause: TOO much
snrIstiilas (not for us;) hence
M claim the indulgence of our
Ieaslefs, until our force RECEIVERS.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-29

Good mileh cows with young
calves for sale cheap for cash.
Apply to FL. l.. Garland.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-29
LosT. sTRAYED on sToIEN.

From the promises OF Alex a Fruge near Opel
ousas ON the night of Dec 24th, a brown amer.
isas1 HORSE, 8 yeass DID, VIII fe sta- in face and
one hind foot white, gentle 10 saddle. nd brand.
Al saifssbie reward win be paid for his return to
the undersigned at Church Pa.nt Or inf0ima-
tien that will lead to Eis recovery.
JOSEPH MALBROU.
Church Point, La.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-29

lle weather Christmas eve and
stmas day was simply perfect
aala asnr town was crowded from
morning till night Monday with
snoppsrs, mostly from the sur
3seaildlllg country. All our mer-y
ananls were rushed 20 their full.
bapacity.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-29

Fireworks. Roman Candles,
Torpedoes, Firecraekers, ETC., at
the Opera House Drug Store.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-29
Personal.

DR.. F. j. Mayer of Scott, spent
the holidays with the old felix's at
home.
We had an appreciated call last
Wednesday from Mr.. S. F. White
a worthy citizen of Arnaudville.
| Mr.. E. M. Boagni, accompanied
by his wife, left on an extended
trip TO California last Thursday.
Mr., and Mrs. Rodney Duson of
lota, are spending the holidays
here with Mrs. DIS parents, Judg &c
and Mrs. GIL. Dupre.
Mr.. James .Maurin, a popular
young man of Donaldsonville, is
here on visit to his sister, Mrs.
A. S. Braud.
Mr.. Gordon Sandoz of the San
doz Commission Co. OF New York,
arrived here last week to spend
the holidays.
Mr.. Jesse Moseley, who made
many friends here, left for Alex
andria, La, Friday. His friends
wish him successful and happy
New Year.
Russell Chachere, &. L. Dupre,
Jr., Merrick Swords and Peyton
4. Sandoz, students of Tulane
University, are spending the holi-
days here at home.
Mr.. Arthur Curry, the up-to-
date merchant, has returned from
Monticello, Ark, where he had
been spending the Christmas hol-
idays with his folks.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-29

Will usher in we hope a year
of peace, plenty and pleas
IRE to our patrons and all
other good people. We shall
continue to supply just as
as good staple and fancy
groceries as we can procure
for you. We start in with
a fine lot for New Years
potted meats and canned
soups and vegetables, jams,
|jellies, olives, fruits in jars,
condiments of all kinds, and
the finest line of domestic
and imported WINES and
Fancy LIQUORS, also High
Grades WHISTLES and CT
CARS, strictly High Grade
Table California FRUIT at
$l.80 a Doz.- large cans.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-29

See notice of Lost, strayed or
stolen, in another column.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-29

Fire wood for sale-seasoned
oak and gum by DR.. Jno. A. Haas.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-29

A sachet Handkerchief Box or
handsome package of fine per-
fume makes Il very acceptable
holiday gift for lady friend.
These may be had at the Opera
House Drugstore.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-29

AT the La. Annual Conference
of The NJ. e. Church recently held
at Baten Rouge the following APP
pointments were made for the
Alexandria District:
j. D. Harper, presiding elder;
Alexandra, G. G. Miller; Bunkie,
N. j. Roberts; Lecompte and w.
Alexandria, w. Z. Woodward ;
Boyce, D. E. Kelly; Simsport, j.
A. Parker; Melville, j. W. Lee;
Glenmora, J. G. Sloane; Dry
Creek, to be supplied by J. S.
Rutledge; Montgomery, ]. .P. Ha-
ney; sNatchitoches, r. s. Isbell;
Jene, G. d. Andes; Columbia,
w. FL. Benton; Pineville, L. L.
Roberts; Ola, to be supplied,
w. H. Hill supernumerary; Opel
ousas, e. X. Faunt Leroy; Wash
ington, w. G. Roberts.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-29

sJurt received-a lot of Ready
to-wear fads in Hats, Capes,
Shirts, shirtWaists, Dress Pat
terms, Etc.at Mrs. IT. d. Lar
cade S.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-29

The ssModern" j" Filter is 4 most
useful contrivance for purifying
drinking water instantly can be
attached to any faucet and sells at
a price within the reach of all.
AS q health guard for the family
it has no equal. Mr.. VI u.
Shows is the agent. Get one.
Mr. Shows has appointed Al.
IS. Braud 6 Go. distributing
agents for this town, where SAM
pies c;tn be seen and orders left
for this invaluable household ne
cessity. Call ut the Opera House
Drugstore and examine it and
leave your orders.
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NOTICE
NOTICE

um applying for communication of sen
tence. STANLEY GORDON.
OPELoUsAs, La, Dec. q, 1900.
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FOR SALE.
FOR SALE.

One of the ffrest residences i'll Opelousas is
offered for sale. This property is known as
the Mrs. Evan former Residence. The build
ing is new, SUBSTANTIAL and roomy. 1t is cen
trally located for business The lot is of good
size, including crib, stable, etc. This fine
property is offered for the moderate sum of
81 ,0G0-One fourth of this amount cash, balance
on time with 8 per cent interest For further
particulars, apply to -
JAS. H. HOUSTON, Agent,
or to
MRS. MARY L. HARRIS,
Care of Prof I. 4 Harris Baton RGnge La
Dec. 8, 1900-tT.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-29
CORD WOOD.

have for sale for immediate delivery, sever
al hundred cords of seasoned gum and oak
suitable for stove or fireplace. Delivered any
where in town. DR.. JNO. A, HAAS.
Phone 45
Dec. 8, 1900, 3m.