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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-06-19
TEACHERS WILL MEET
Normal Institute Opens July 2--In-
creased Attendance Exnecfed

The Sedgwick County Normal institute
Will commence the twenty-sixth annual
session at the Lewis academy on Mon
day. July q
County Superintendent ]. V Colville viii
have charge of it and the instructors will
be Prof. J. VI. Naylor OF the Lewis aca-
DENY, President Edmund Stanley OF the
Friends university. Prof. B. F. Black OF
Fairmount and Prof. J. c. Temple, prln-
cpal OF the Colwich schools. It is anti
cipated that this session or the institute
will be larger than any previous one and
that much work viii be done Sedgwick
county has the reputation OF having good
schools and her teachers are well educat-
ed young men and women. Prof Colv4lle
IS quite anxious TO have everyone domiciI-
ed in pleasant homes and those having
accommodations for teachers should Jet
him know Immediately. A number OF
visitors from other counties are expected
during the coming session Of the institute
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-06-19

For two years Ira ". Kelley OF Mans
field, Pa, was in poor health on account
OF kidney troubles. lie consulted sewers
physicians and spent considerable none,
Tor medicines without obtaining relief.
until he tried FOLET's KIDNEY CURE.
and now writes: Il desire 70 add my tes-
timony that Il may be the cause % aid
ing others" G. Gehring. 400 z. Douglas;
Geo. Van Werden. 22s y. Main: wichita
Drug Co. 10 z Douglas; Gus saur, s34
Z. Douglas.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-06-19

vey with the view OF inducing eastern
capitalists TO invest in the project is sun
being agitated.
Secretary G. NJ Dickson OF the COM
pary said yesterday that as soon as n
permanent survey was made IL was the
intention to- exhaust every effort in the
hopes of getting a road constructed
through 70 Texarkaua and the gulf. AL
believe that a survey, taking IN al the
undeveloped coal lands in Oklahoma and
the pine forests in Arkansas wiz be a
wonderful induesme1t TO establish a
line. When asked II the promoters Of the
present project had any railroad company
in view he replied In the affirmative. but
was not in position TO give anything
out for publication. as the scheme had
reached no definite proportions.
Backache should never be neglected. II
means kidney disorder which, II allowed
TO run too long. may result in Bright's
disease. diabetes or other serious and
often fatal complaints. FOLEY'S KID
NEY CURE makes the kidneys well.
Take nothing else. G.. Gehr.ng. 40 =.
Douglas; Geo. Van Werden. 32S \. Main;
Wichita Drug Co. 10 Z Douglas; Gus
Saur. 52i z. Douglas.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-01-13

We have it en good authority
thatnegotiations are under way for
return performance in our city
about Jan: 20 by that pleasing mu-
slcal organization, the Schubert
Symphony Club & Lady Quartette
of Chicago. Many of cur readers
have heard this popular company
and no doubt everyone knews of
the high favor in which its eight
Years Of success has placed it.
The great variety and popular
character of this cempany's pro-
gram has endeared it to the
hearts OF American music lovers,
until to-day it stands undoubted-
ly first in their affections. Their
new program is said to be the
best they have ever presented,
and no doubt their house will be
large here if they are secured for
an entertainment.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-01-13

The quarterly repert of the
St. Landry State Bank published
last week shows that institution
to be in most flourishing condi-
ton. With capital stock Of
$50, 100000 paid in, the statement
shows $25,379.S8 undivided pro-
fits besides four semi-annual div
idends of 4 per cent each, and de-
pesits to the handsome sum of
1921 ,653.9S. When we remem-
ber the condition of this bank
when the present officers took
charge, it must be admitted that
its affairs have been most care
fully managed to be able to make
such an excellent showing. All
those interested in the St. Landry
State Bank can compliment
themselves upon this handsome
showing.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-01-13
OPELOUsAs, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY, JAN l3, 1900.

Isle has begun his argument
against Roberts and when he
closes, which he is expected to
do about the middle Of the week,
Roberts, will be allowed to sup
plement the arglfment he has al
ready made by replying. After
that the report will soon follow.
Roberts is doomed. He never had
chance, bnt if he had, he would
have spoiled it himself by his own
talk.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-01-13

The State Central Committee
Of the Peoples party met in Alex
andra last Saturday and decided
10 hold a State nominating Con-
yentien in that city Oh Feb. 8.
Beware of fusion is the watch
word. But, without fusion our
Populist friends will be ''small
taters and a few in u hill" and
with fusion the result will be the
same. Either way suits the Dem
ocrats.-Farmeryille Gazette.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-01-13
: yVednes.lay, .E,anMnry 3fst, 1900,

Wednesday, ,FaMMnry 3fsG, 1900,
commencing at the hour of 10 n. m, tla fl
lowing described property, t0-Wt:
IA certain plantation being the last resi-
dence Of deceased, with all the buildings and
improvements thereon, situated nAar Earry's
Landing, st. Landry Parish, and containing
and measuring three and four-tifths arpents
front on Bayou Teche by depth Of four and
in the rear by depth Of five aud three-tourths
arpentS, making all area of fifty-0ne and one
half arpents, bounded as follows: North hy
lands of Mrs. Placide Robin, south by lands
belonging to the estate, east by lands OF tho
estate, and west by public road leading tn
Opelousas, being part of same land pln-
chased by deceased from Am6lie Castillo, wife
OF Louis Meianeon, by act passed before ".
DuROy, Notary Public, Nov. %, 1855.
"A certain tract of land adjoining the above
tract measuring two arpents front by thirty
three amt d naif arpcnts, forming an ar,
of siXty-six arpents, with all improvements
thereon, bounded north by land OF Mrs Pla-
eide Robin, south by lands Of estate, east by
Louis Bordelon and west by public road lead
ing from Opelousas to Barry $ Landing, being
a part OF land purchased by deceased
from AmGlie Castillo wife of Louis Melanson,
Nov. q. 1885, by act passed oore c. VI. Dn
80 ga certain tract tract of land :'fith all the build
ings and improvements T ereon, situated on
above tract No 4 trEetth shll improvements
thereon, boun9sd north L. land above des-
crbed soutF ny Louis MolanGon, east by land
OF estate, a1 I'll west by public road leading to
Opelousas, and measuring twOoarpents front
by depth of five arpents, making total OF
ten arpents, purchased by deceased from Alex
is Moreau by act passed before A. Pavy, Clerk
of Court.
A certain tract of laUd situated near
Barry's Landing, St. Landry Parish, with all
tie buildings and improvements thereon.
measuring seven and a quarter arpents front
by u depth of six arpents, and bounded rs fol
lows, VIZ: North by lands of Mrs. Pl&cide KO-
bin, south by lands of NJ. l.. M6!ansoon. east
t,ITf s,l,Alf To-
The Opelousas courier., 1900-01-13

After many futile attempts,
cur Beard of Aldermen succeeded
in holding a meeting last Wednes.
day, and transacted considerable
delayed business. An ordinance
was adopted to prevent the OBJ.
struction of street crossings by
the railroad also a resolution to
enforce the immediate collection
of town licenses for selling Ii
quors.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-01-13
Wednesday, Feb. 9TH, 1900,
Jan. 6, 100.
Office J.

j. ND OFFICE AT NEW OELEENs, LA.,t
- Lee. 2e Sls9". {
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler las filed notice of his ,Ntentioi.
to make final proof in support OF his cESm. and
that said proof will be made hefole@@.-4ak
Wharton, u. s. Commissioner, at Pine Prairie,
La, on February 18th, 1900, viz
Mary z. Robert,
who made Homestead Entry No. 1904 Tor The
NJ of n. E. /, S. w. / of N. Z. /. :, +. OF
n. ". / of Sec. 2. Tp. 8, S. of II. l Vest
Louisiana meridian.
He names the following witnesses to pr0ye
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
Of, said land, viz:
David M. Robert, Hawkins Deviiie, J. K.
Miley, William Randle. all of Bayou Chicut, La.
WALTER l.. COHEN,
Dec. 80, 1899 ct. kcgStOr.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-01-13

AT a meeting Of the steckhol1-
ers Of the St. Landry State Bank,
held at their Banking Office in
the town of Opelousas, La, on
Tuesday, January 9th, 1900, the
following Board Of Directsrs
were elected to serve for the en-
suing year E. NJ. Boagni, Presi-
dent j. J. Thompson, Vice
President Fritz Dietlein, Cash
ier; E. D. Estilette and Ant.
Dietlein.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-01-13
NOTICE :

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS. IA.
Dec. II, 1899.
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 Alfred
Pavy, Clerk of the District Court, at opeiou-
sas, La, on Jan. %, 1906. viz:
PIacitse Richard,
who made Homestead Entry No 20408 Tor the
Lot No l or N. E. frac. See /. TIP. 6, 4 OF L:
West, Louisiana meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
OF, said land, viz:
Theogene Reed, Olibe Guillory. Onile Man
uel, Olivier FrugG, all of st. Landry Far:sh
La.
WALTER +. COHEN
Dec 16, 18996t Eeg,>tct.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-01-13

The death of Simeon Birette
last Saturday removes one of the
old landmarks of Opelousas. He
was d man of well known probity
and one of the oldest and best
known merchants of our town,
esteemed and respected by every
one, and was altogether one of
our most useful citizens. His flu
neral was one Of the largest held
in Opelousas for many years.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-01-13

The Crowley Signal now owns
and occupies a handsome two
story brick building on Parkerson
Avenue and has added to its
splendid outfit Mergenthaler
linotype machine which sets and
casts type. This is the only ma
chine in use in the State outside
of New Orleans and Shreveport
and Bro. Scott is to be congratu-
lated upon his enterprise and
energy.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-01-13

Horse and mule cellars, names,
race chains, back-bands, single
md double trees, blind brides,
lows, cultiyators, harrows, ETC.,
pr sale at j.. B. Sandoz's.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-01-13
DEMOCRATIC PARISH TICKET

For Judge--11tn Judicial District,
Il. It. LEWIS.
For. State Senators,
]. j. THOMPSON
HOMER BAROUSSE,
For District Attorney, 49,.
K. LEE GARLAND.
For Representatives,
YVES ANDREPOET,
j. j. EEYLAND,
D. w. BASS.
For Sheriff,
MARION L. SWORDS,
For Clerk of Court.
II. E. ESTORGE.
Por Coroner,
r. NJ. LITrELL
The Opelousas courier., 1900-01-13

The Town Tax Collector is pre-
pared to receive taxes due the
town for 1899 and previous years.
Call and settle and avoid costs.
See notice in another column.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-01-13
apURAEC SALE.
ESTATE OF JOSEPH BELLARD.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT, .
PARISH OF SI LANDRY.

No. 5S03
BY virtue of an order OF the Honorable Elev-
enth Judicial District Court OF the 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 the undersigned admin
istrator Or any duly qualified. auctioneer, at
the front door Of the Courthouse, in the town
OF Opelousas, on
Thursday, Feb. aJ, 1900,
the following described property, to-wit:
A certain tract of land situated on Plaque
niue Ridge i'll ST. Landry Parish, La, together
with ali the buildings and improvements
thereon, containing fifty arpents, bounded
north by land of Gustave Biagas and Or. Barry,
south by land of Philemon Brasseur and pub
lie road, west by Charles A. Perrodin, east by
land OF FGlicien Bellard, being same property
acquired by the deceased from Jules Perrodin
On the sth day OF August, 1898, act of sale re-
corded III alienation book d. No ), folio SIT.
TGrms-Cash.
| JULES PERRODTN,
Jan. 13, 1860. Administrator.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-01-13

Mr. T.. FL. Eddy was the first to
lay the town liquor license
q, ,000.00) this year. He gave
q check for that amount to the
l0llector Thursday.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-01-13

Has the President changed his
mind regarding deposits in ma
tional banks as completely as he
has changed it on the silver
question In 1888 he denounced
Mr.. Cleveland for depositing less
than half the amount that Gage
has deposited.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-01-13

The quarterly statement Of the
financial condition of the Peoples
State Bank will be found in an
other column, and it will prove
interesting reading to anyone who
cares about the success of Ope-
lousas' institutions. The, state
nent shows fine deposits, an ex-
cellent amount of loans and dis
counts and altogether splendid
assets.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-01-13

glande & Skiles keep constant
en- hand, in Opelousas and
1ashington, select grade OF
sck at reasonable prices.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-01-13

WKTANTED-sEyERA ALBRIGHT AND HON
w est persons TO represent lis as Managers
IN this and close by counties. Salary $500 a
ssar and expenses. Straight, bona-fide, no
more, no less salary. Position permanent. Our
refercI ces, any bank in any town. Ii is mainly
office work conducted aG home. Reference.
Enclose self-addrassed stamped envelope THE
DOMINION COMPANY, Dept 5, Chicago.
Sept. %. 1899.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-01-13

Perhaps it is true that the trust
question is not partisan one.
But why do all trusts contribute
to the Republican campaign fund
and none to the Democratic ?
The Opelousas courier., 1900-01-13

Mr.. Emile Hauptman, the well
known piano tuner, repairer and
regulator, representing Junius
Hart Of New Orleans, will be in
Opelousas very soon. Parties
desiring to secure his services,
can leave orders at the Academy
of Music on Main street.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-01-13

Anyone wishing bargains in
lothing would do well to visit
|le store Of Fred L. Sandoz as he
now selling out his entire line
cest price.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-01-13
DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET

FOR GOVERNOR
w. w. HEARD,
of Union.
FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
ALBERT ESTOPHNAL,
of Jefferson.
FOR SECRETARY OF STATE
JOHN MICH EG,
of Orleans. ....
FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL
WALTER GUEON,
OF Ascension.
FOR AUDITOR
w. y. FRAZER,
of st. Landry.
FOR TREASURER
l4EDOUX SMITH,
Of Rapides.
FOR sUPT. OF PUBLIC EDUCATION
J. v. CALHOUN,
of Orleans.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-01-13
NOTICE 0g ADMINISTRATION.
ESTATE OF FRANCOIS P. PITRE, sR.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
No. 5613

Whereas, Francois P. Pitre, Jr., OF the parish
of St. Landry, has applied by his petition to be
appointed administrator of the estate OF
Francois Pltre, Sr., deceased
Therefore, any person intending to make OPP
position TO said appointment viii file tho same
In writing, il my Office, in the town OF Opelou-
s:ss, within ten. days from the present notice
ALFRED PAVY,
Ham H. 1900 Clerk.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-01-13

The "Joshua Simpkins'' COM
pany, carrying their own special
scenery, two bands of music and
a fine orchestra, will produce the
great pastoral comedy drama of
that name at Sandoz Opera
House Monday, January 18th,
1900.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-01-13

Dry ash, oak and gum wood
aeliYered anywhere in the corpo-
lation by J. B. Sandoz.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-01-13

By'virtuc of an order of tine Honorable Elev-
cnth Judicial District Court of the State OF
Louisiana, III and for the parish of st. Landry,
there will be sold at public auction to the l&st
and highest bidder, by II. L. Estorge, auc-
tioneer, at the last residence Of the deceased
il Leonylle, Parish ofst. Landry, La, on
Wednesday, .Bata. 80, S90n,
al II O'Clock a. ~, the following described prop
CEty, tO-Wit:
1st One certain tract of land situated at
Leonvile, St. Landry Parish, La, being the
last residence of The deceased, containin G
about cighty-iVe arFGnts CT acres, more
trfc and others. south by Bayou Ttche, east by
AuguSte Lalonte and west by Sarah Andre.
2. another tract OF land situated i'll Prairie
Gros CheFreuil. with all tie buildings AID i'm
provcmcntS thereon containing one hun
dred and seventy arpenis, more or less,
bounded north by Louis i. Lalondo, south by
public road and Henry Davillers, east by
Henry DeviilisrS ana Alexis MOreau, and west
by the land of Gtliilauue Lalonde.
| 3. Another tract of land (wood land) situa-
ted III Prairie GrOs ChevrcuL, st. Landry Par
ish, La, bounded north -, south by Louis
| 7. LaIonle, cast and west Ivy -, containing
| fifty aTpentS, more or less
| a lot of household furniture and kitchen
utensils beds bedding; mattresses quilts
| blankets, pillows. etc; CfoGkery and glassware
about three hundred bushels of corn about
one Thousand bundles OF fodder; one Jersey
| cow and calf; and many other articles too MI
| mcrOus to mention.
| Terms and conditions
| Movahes for cash. fho immovabies to be
sold on the following terms: One-fourth cash
balance payable i'll three equal and annual in.
sta;ime,ptsa ~ IEnn m day OF sale purchasers to fur
niSh tbBfr Dry notes for tha credit pOr
| tion 8 qfrresponding with the installments. with
persChfal security in solido and to the satisfac
ton 1 the administrator, and payable to his
or14{; the notes to bear eight per cent animal
intel fst from day OF sale purchasers agreeing
to kyy attorneys fees fixed at ten per cent OF
pr 1cipGl aud interest in sf suit to enforce
| pfEment Of the notes or parts thereof; q spe
ciF&SE1Etgage and vendors privilege in favor
Of the eI ate to be retained on the lands to Sc.
cure thtTrayment Of the notes i'll principal and
interest lGand attorneys fees, purchasers fur
| ther oDligating themselves not to dispose o
| tue land to the prejudice Of said special mort
gage and privilege until full payment Of the
| price thereof.
! . CYPkIEN LOUIS LALONDE,
| Dec. i6, 1899. administrator.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-01-13

School books, paper, pens, inks
and school supplies of all kinds
heap at the Opera House Drug
tore.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-01-13
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Masters Bayard Sandoz and
Lastrapes L. Perrault, tive of
our towns brightest and most
energetic youths have recently
formed an up-to-date ce-partner-
ship in being the wide-awake
and hustling agents Of the Alex
andria Sseam Laundry, in Ope-
lousas. They respectfully solicit
the Gphblic's patronage. Orders
left with W. J. Sandoz, ESQ.,,
(effice over St. Landry State
Bank) will receive prompt atten-
ltiSn.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-01-13

LosT-You have lost money by
not buying your handmade shoes
and latest style hats at L. l.. San
doz. Prices right.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-01-13

The man who sells his vote
aobably gets what he wants,
II does not get what he ought to
"a
The Opelousas courier., 1900-01-13

N1cE.-We keep a nice line of
Clothing, Hats, Caps, Boots,
Shoes, Dry Goods, Notions, &c.
Prices as Cheap as any.
T. L. SANDOZ.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-01-13

Hon. Henry Mccall, of Ascen-
sion parish, is prominent as the
Republican candidate fer Gever-
nor h
The Opelousas courier., 1900-01-13

The nan.ler of the CoURIER's Phone
is 80. II You want any advertising ot
jab printing, or have any news - cont
,nnnieate. ting np 80 and ynn Y ~ have
s,gompt attention. After Office hours,
fise publisher can be reached At ai,y
ti.ue by ringing up M. 30.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-01-13

Ladies trimmed hats, bonnets
"a Tom Boys and all millinery
ods at cost and below cost, at
re- of the late Mrs. Z. Des-
rais.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-01-13

Bear in mind that you can get
|gour job work done at this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-01-13
EEEHE.aE SAFE.
ESTATE OF.AzELINE 7. FIRE.


No. 55i4. DISTRICT COURT. ST. LANDRY
PARISH La.
pv virtre of an order Of the Honorable this
11th Eudicial District Conrt, i'll and tor
the Parish of St l-aHGry, there will hS,
sold at public aucti0n. TO the last and
highest bidder, by the undersigned adinlnls-
traitor on any duly qualified auctioncer, at the
last residence Of the deceased, in Prairie
Ronde, parish OF st. Landry, on
Wednesday, EeD. "a, 1890,
at II o'clock II. M, the following described
property helonSlng to the estate OF Azel!ne
F. Pitre, late OF the parish OF st. Landry, To-
wit:
Lone hundred arpents of land in St. Landry
Parish, together with ell the buildings and ini-
provenlents thereon, bounded north ny Willie
Pitre aud Octave Pitre. south hy Lot NO. B. east
hy Lot No . west by +. z. Pltre being Lot No.
1 OF inventory.
Fifty arpents of land adjoining the above,
bounded east by LEcien Pitie. vest by lot No.
l. north by Edgar Landry and sonth by Lot
3-I.ot No 5, bounded north by lot No. l, south
i,y Lot No. 4, east by Lot No ana west hy T.
r. Pitre, containing fifty arreHts.
4-Lot No i, containing thirty-slx arpents,
bounded un!th by Lots Nos. and :, south Ivy
Jules T.. Ptrc east by Lot No. e. and west
by +. 7. Pltre.
5-lnt No, s, containing about f0rty-1ive ar
nents bounded nurth by lot No. 6, south Mrs
Henry Come4u, east by To'nmy Funtenot ard
west by Jules =. PItre
G-int No. 6, containing about forty-hve tF
ueEts hnuHded north by IuciGn ffre, south hy
Lot No 3, east by Tommy Fontenot and west
by Lot No 4.
In Lot No there is reserved three arrents
for IL graveyard.
Fifty arpents of wood land. situated IN
St Landry Parish, bounded north by Thco
cere Bertrand, south by Damon Bertrand, east
hv Numa Durr6 and Thcrenea Johnson AnC
west I,y Jules and Octave Gluhert
s-Ahnut twenty head horned cattle, more Oh
less.
ga vacheric im Calcasieu Parish branding
about fifty calves year.
About six head of horses; four gentle horses
in Calcasieu; four wild horses in Caicasian
about iiieen head of Jacks in Cacasctl Parish
about two huadred q fifty bushels corn, more
or less; about fifty head of hogs. more or less
one old moving machine and rake; one buggy
! one wagon !; one gun one old pistol; one lo
of farming implements and plantation tools
household aud kitchen fn.,ituro.
Terms and Candttons-MnvabIes cash; rca
estate one-thrd cash balance iu one aud tWt
years, notes to bear eight per cent. per annnsf
interest from date until paid; special mort
gar and vendors privilege reserved aud two
good and solvent securities TO the satisfaction
OF the administrator.
ERTEMON LAFLEUR,
Han. 49, 1900 Administrator.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-01-13

The fact that. new trusts are
beng formed with such speed
proves either that existing law is
pewerless or that enforcement of
it is week.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-01-13
NOTICE TO TOwN TAXPAYERS.

Having received the tax roll for 1899, am
prepared to proceed with tho collection. of
town taxes. lily deputy, Mr. Peyton R sandoz,
will be at my office in the Court House during
office hours to collect and receipt for all town
taxes now due. Taxpayers are requested to
call and settle without delay TO avoid costs,
HART II. sANDOZ,
Dec ,6 1899 Town Tax Collector.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-01-13
EOr MRYnr.

We are authorized to announce FL. d. LA r.
CADE as % candidate for Mayor of the Town
of Opelousas, at the election next April, sub
ect to the nomination of town primary.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-01-13
" N4TAGE.

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS. LA,
Dee II, 1899. {
Notice is hereby given That the following
named settler has filed notice of his iHtcHtion
to make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before Il Kinna-
field, u. s. Commissioner, at Opelous;as, La.
on January 23d, 1860 viz:
Anabreise Godeau,
who made Homestead Entry No. 1880
for the M of n. WI. Sec Is, TIP. 6, S. Il. L.
Louisiana Meridiau.
He uannes the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF said land, viz:
Francois Inubert. Isaac Derhanne, BeiizaTe
Godeau, Feloma Derbanne, all of st. Landry
Parish, La.
WALTER L. COHEN,
Dee. 16, 1889. Register
The Opelousas courier., 1900-01-13

The horrible weather we have
had all the week interferred
seriously with the success of the
weeks engagement of the Shell
don Stock Co. Notwithstanding
the inclemency of the weather,
however, fair audiences greeted
this splendid troupe Sunday, Mon
day and Tuesday nights. No per-
fermance was had Wednesday
owing to the constant rain for
the "a hours previous and which
continued throughout the night.
Tonight, Saturday, is the last
performance here, and if the
weather permits, we bespeak for
them a crowded house. A ma
tinee performance will be given
this evening at 2:30.