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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-03-16
Pull Together.

A special to the Times Democrat
from Breaux Bridge dated March
2, says that in locality near that
place known as Anse Labutte, nat
ural gas has been known to escape
for years, and Oil has been recently
struck at a depth of from 400 to
500 feet. This is getting pretty
close to st. Landry, and who knows
but that under the very founda-
ton upon which our town is built
there may not be q vein of oil that
would pale the Beaumont geyser
into insignificance-a greasy Edo
RADIO only awaiting an energetic
digger to open way for it to food
the country with riches. Such a
speculation is enough to set one
a digging, if he possessed the en-
ergy necessary to make a success
full digger, but unfortunately too
many of our people are lacking in
such quality, or they wonld have
long since been digging in the di-
rection of an Eldorado far more
tangible and whole lot less greasy
the proper development and utili-
cation OF our wonderful natural re-
sources.
Our natural. resources equal if
they do not excel those of any 9th
er section Of the State, and if prop
erly developed and utilized. would
entitle us to the front rank among
the prosperous aud progressive sec
tions of the country. Yet we are
compelled to state that there are sec
tions Of this State far less favored
in the way of natural resources than
we are, that are ahead of us in the
way of progress and development.
Individually, most of our busi-
ness men are very successful, as
are likewise large humber of our
farmers, but this alone does not
constitute progressive community.
There are things in which the pub
lie as whole are interested, and
which to receive proper attention
require the organized efforts of the
individuals of the community, and
if we wish to keep abreast of the
times and in line with more pro-
gressive sections of the country, it
is absolutely necessary that the
different interests in our midst be
organized and in active co-opera-
ton with one another.
Organization is the watchword
of progress and development. tt is
what has made possible the won
derful business enterprises of our
country of today-the most wonder
full the world has ever known. And
where it applies to the business
enterprise, it will apply to the COM
munity. Our business men and
farmers should organize respect
lively and cooperate for the prog
ress and development of our town
and the surrounding country.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-03-16
CHI a r IT E r.
or THE
EUNHCE STATE BANK
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
PARISH OF ST, LANDRY,

PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
BE 1T KNOWN, That on this twenty. y.sixth
day of the month OF February, i'll the year OF
our Lord One Thousand, Nine Hundred and one,
before me, Francis x. Bennen. Notary Public,
duly commissioned, qualified and sworn,
and in the presence OF the witnesses hereinafter
named and undersigned, personally came and
appeared the several persons whose names are
hereunto subscribed, who declare that avaiing
State relative to the formation of corporations
for the purpose of banking, they do by these
presents covenent ana agree and bind them
selves and those whom they represent, and
with them, to form and constitute corporation
and body polite in law for the object and pur-
poses, and under the stipulattons and agree
ment following, tO-w1t:
ARTICLE 1.
The name and title of said corporation shall
be THE EUNICE STATE BANK. and it's DOM
ici1e shall be in the Town Of Eunice, Parish OF
St. Landry, State of Louisiana. m
ARTICLE II.
{ The said corporation shall exist, have and
enjoy succession under its corporate name for
the full term and period of Ninety-Nine t99)
years from and after the date hereof, and in its
corporate name may sue and be sued. plead and
be impleaded, appear, answer and prosecute In
any and all courts OF justice here and
elsewhere. All citations and legal process
ST all be served upon the President and, in case
of his absence, the Vice-President or Cashier OF
said corporation.
ARTICLE III.
The said corporation is organized for the
purpose of doing % general banking business.
and under the laws of this State shall have
power to discount bills, notes, and other evil
dences of debts: to receive deposits, buy and
sell gold and silver coins and bills of exchange;
to lend money on real and personal security,
and to use all incidental powers necessary to
carry ON the business of banking.
Said corporation shall have power to hold, to
receive, purchase and convey, by and under
| its eorpornte nane such property, real and
personal, as may be Indispensable to the OBJ
objects of this association.
! The real estate which this corporation shall
purchase, hold and convey shall be:
Flrstly-Such as may be necessary for the
proper transaction of its business;
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PELOUsAs, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY, La. MARCH 49, 1901
Our New Brass Band.

The new Brass Band, which has
been diligently rehearsing for
several months past, organized
permanently on the 7th inst,
adopted the name of ''Prof. May
er's Silver Cornet Brass Band"
and elected the following officers: {:
J. j. Perrodin, leader; Prof. r.
Mayer, musical instructor; A. c..
Skies, president; D. Andrew
Moresl, vice-president; August S.
Braud, Treasurer; W. F. Voor-
hies, Secretary.
The members of the Band are
as follows: J. j. Perrodin, Solo
Cornet; A. G. Skiles, Solo BIB
Cornet; Louis Gosselin, First
Cornet; S. Sandoz, Second Cor
net; Lawrence Bodemuller, Sd
Cornet; A. S. Braud, Solo Alto;
Ariel Fontenot, 1st Alto; Chas.
Heno, ,TenorSlide Trombone, W F.
Voorhies, Tenor Slide Trombone;
D. Andrew Moresi, Baritone;
Hy, Dominique, Eb Bass; Mason
Mcbride, Kettle Drum; Austin
Perkins, Bass Drum.
This list includes the names of
some of our most enterprising and
progressive young business men,
several of whom were excellent
musicians before joining the or
ganization. They have secured a
beautiful set of silver instruments
of the most modern make, and
we are pleased to learn have made
great progress during the COM
paratively short period of their
Under such an en-
master of music as
Prof. Mayer, the Band will soon
be numbered among the best Or
CARNATIONS Of the kind in the
State.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-03-16
JUDICIAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
EDUBLIC SALE.
, ESTATE OF T. c. ANDERSON.
No. 5000
PROBATE DOCKET. DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY, La.

IL Il,
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY, La.
By virtue of a Judgment Of the Hon .16th Judi
cial District Court in and for the parish
of st. Landry, OF date March 4, 1901, and an or
der Of court OF date March Z. 1901, there will be
sold at public auction, to the last and highest
bidder, by the undersigned administrator or any
duly qualified auctioneer, at the principal front
door OF the Court House in the town Of Ope-
Wednesday, April 10, 1904,
at IL o'clock a. m. the following described
property, tO-wit:
IA certain tract OF land situated in st.
Landry Parish on the east side of Bayou des
Cannes, in Prairie Chataignier, measuring two
arpents front by six in depth, bounded north
by Pierre Aucoin. south by lot No. Q hereinafter
described, east by Adam Rider and west by
land OF Frank J. Hardy, together with all the
buildings and improvements thereon. Saving
aud excepting all the fencing on the place, one
rice house, one chicken house and one corn
crib, which latter buildings and fencing belong
to and are the property Of Jos. A. Hardy.
2.-Another tract Of land situated In the same
place, containing sixty eight superficial arpents,
bounded north by lot No. above described, ,east
by JOS. Bordelon ct ais, south by railroad land
and west by Joseph Bordelon ct ais. The fencing
ing the same properties purchased by DR..
The0gene Chachere, the first piece from Chas.
DOssinan and Leonore FontenOt, July s, 1866,
and the second tract from Jean Bertrand POus.
son, May II, 1867, and by him sold to Thos. c.
Anderson Aug %, 1873, as appears recorded In
Book A, No. q, p. A22, Clerks office, st. Landry.
EN-. M.BoAGNI,
March 0, 1900. Administrator.
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. meeting of business men Of
asas vas held at the Opera
q Wednesday for the pur-
oT organizing a Board OF
There was a fine attend
ss ',s oE our merchants and busi-
Z men and Mr.. Isaac Roos was
as president and DIR. IA. j.
IS s.sf as secretary. A commit
insisting of Messrs. w. NJ.
sen, Il. o. Desmarais, IA.
A A. Sandoz and Fritz
g was appointed to draft q
ald the meeting adjourned
aszt Wednesday at s D. m.
pera House. This Is al
at move one that shonld
ssen made long agoand
lct that great and substan-
neiats will result to the
& parish therefrom.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-03-16

The Texas and Pacific railroad
will petition Congress for permis-
sion to bridge the Red river at
Trumbull Island. Increased mile
age recently acquired by the Texas
and Pacific is regarded by railroad
men as likely to lead to closer re-
lations between that company and
the Southern Pacific and may re-
suit in the Texas Pacific using the
S.P. station at the foot of Elysian
Fields street, New Orleans.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-03-16

The people Of Opelousas will
be given the opportunity on Feb.
% Of hearing that well-known
musical organization the Boston
Concert Company, which comes
as part of a series of three enter
tainments secured for eur city
the other two being lectures,
which will follow at intervals of
two weeks. The first of these
lectures will be by the gifted Cali
fornia poet, Joauquin Miller. tbe
other BY the popular humorist,
Herr Wagner. As all three of
these entertainments will be of q
high order, our people should
show their appreciation of .ssome-
thing good" by a liberal patronage.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-03-16

Some lambs are shorne without
resistance, and as result are not
permitted to carry much wool.
They are like unto the American
taxpayers, who may be fieeced
uncomplainingly until they seem
to enjoy it, for they neither kick
nor struggle. The present Con-
gress is trying to reach the billion
dollar mark in appropriations be-
fore its time expires-Farm and
Ranch.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-03-16

The Confederate reunion to
take place in Memphis in May
next, will draw together many of
the brave men of the lost cause.
Railroad and steamboat lines will
make cheap rates to the reunion,
and Memphis will be filed with
the noble men who wore the gray.
Preparations are being made to
make this reunion the grandest
yet held.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-03-16

A burglar entered the saloon
Office Of B.. Fl. Eddy Thursday
night and robbed the safe (Which
gas open) of about $400. A NUM-
beg of men were in the adjoining
|IoOm playing cards, but he es-
capped nnobserveG. The officers
are at work on the case.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-03-16

Our enterprising young friend.
4: Moresi, President of the Opel
easas Ice and Bottling Works, who
Y quite an artist in amateur pho
ssgraphy, has presented us with a
Y 's1ge aize life-like groupe of the
y. saEee men executed here on the
esn, which could hardly be excell-
g oy an expert. The picture can
e seen at this Office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-03-16

Buy "Old Homestead" Patent
Flour, guaranteed absolutely pure
-iobbers prices to merchants. J.
(. Sandoz 6 Bro, sole distribut-
uters. Flour guaranteed in both
quality and price or money re-
funded.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-03-16

This is how the Crowley Signal
sums up the Chinese situation ::
"The Chinese war is about to end.
The next thing that will come up
will be general squabble among
all the foreign powers to deter
mine who will get the bulk of the
Doodle for indemnity claims"
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-03-16

Inc route Of parade commenc-
at Mrs. w. r. Meginley's $
l'sslaence up Court street to Felix
L 1s1ssasslers, thence to Main, down
u @aln D to Cheney, then to Union,
Union to Littell, to Main,
Y. I 3 Main TO Landry, out Lam
70 hailroad Avenue to Belle
ss, thsn circle around Court
ss s''1se square and dismiss after
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-03-16

The northern states have been
learning Of late by bitter exper-
ience that a tolerably sure way of
causing a lynching is to fix the
punishment for criminal assault
at few years. imprisonment.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-03-16

See that you get the original
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve when
you ask for it. The genuine is a
certain cure for piles, sores and
skin diseases. Opera House Drug
Store.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-03-16

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
our stock. FRED l.. SANDoz.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-03-16

A new paper mill is to be es-
tablished at English Turn, La,
which will cost 100000 and is to
be completed before the end of
the year.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-03-16

Their promptness and their
pleasant effects make DeWitt's
Little Early Risers most popular
little pills wherever they are
known. They are simply perfect
for liver and bowel troubles.
Opera House Drug Store.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-03-16

The Hamilton Brown Shoe Co,
Of st. Louis, the largest shoe
hsuse in the world. will present
your baby, born in 1901, with its
first pair of shoes, made of Vici-
Kid, free Of charge. See Fred L.
Ssndoz.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-03-16

1t is possible now for people
living in Thibodaux to hear the
whistle Of the engine on the
Texas and Pacific R. r., which is
nearing this town. It will not be
long now before persons can ride
over the new road to Donaldson
ville.-Comet, Thibodaux.
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March Is, 19
NOTICE or ADMHNHsTRATHON.
ESTATE OF THOMAS CLA YEUMB.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.


Whereas, VIM. Thomas CIayconb, OF the parish
OF st. Landry, has applied by his petition to be
appointed administrator of the estate of
Thomas Claycemb, deceased
Therefore, any person intending to make op-
position to said appointment will file the same
In writing, in my office, III the town of Opel0u-
sas, within ten days from the present notice.
III. E. EsTORGE,
March 10, 1901. Clerk.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-03-16

Tell your neighbor that you've
used Old Homestead Flour from
j. X. Sandoz & Bro, sole agents,
and that in future you want no
other. It is fully guaranteed.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-03-16

The Senate passed the last of the
big supply bills of the government
the general deficiency measure,
and also the omnibus public build
ings bill.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-03-16

The lingering cough following
grippe calls for One Minute Cough
Cure. For all throat and lung
troubles this is the only remedy
that gives immediate results.
Prevents consumption. Opera
House Drug Store.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-03-16

The illness of our assistant sew
eraI days this week eompells us
to omit several items of local in
terest which were intended to
appear today.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-03-16

Gentry's famous trained animal
exhibition will be here next Sat-
urday, March 23d. 1t is the best
show of the kind now before the
American public. Don't miss it.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-03-16

When you are bilious, use those
famous little pills known as De-
Wits Little Early Risers to
cleanse the liver and bowels.
They never grippe. Opera House
Drug Store.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-03-16
ATOTTCE OF ADMINISTRATION.
ESTATE OF JULIEN GUILLORY AND HIS
WIFE MARIE LOUISE VICTORIAN.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
No. 5715.

Whereas. Jules Guillory of the Parish Of
ST. Landry, has applied by his petition to
be appointed administrator of the estate Of
julien Guillory and his wife Marie Louise
Victorian deceased:
Therefore, any person intending to make op-
position to said appointment, will file the same
In writing, in my office, in the town OF Opeiou-
sas within ten days from the present notice.
III. e. ESTORGE,
March is, 1901. Clerk.
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Mr.. w. A. Dayton, State Man
sger for McClure's Magazine,
Historical Department, is here in
the interest of that excellent pub
lication.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-03-16

For Rent-A small farm near
Opelousas suitable for market
garden, dairy and poultry raising,
with large residence and out
buildings. Possession given inn
mediately. Apply at this Office.
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Town Residence for sale

In a desirable neigliborhood III Opelousas.
with an entire square OF land. we'll shaded with
live oaks, magnolias, eedars, pecans, etc,
about squares from the Courthouse, squares
from High School, squares from Catholic
Church and convent. House is two story,
brick basement, rooms, four ffreplaces, out
buildings, etc., all under gD0d fence. Will be
sold cheap for cash, or part cash and balance
on time to suit. Apply ut this office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-03-16

Call up Phone No. 70 when you
want the Opera House Drugstore.
Prescriptions speciality.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-03-16

Ward one, Sabine parish voted
a 5-mill tax to run eight years for
school purposes. This will run
the schools eight months each
wear.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-03-16

Turn out, everybody, for the
Grand Parade next Tuesday, St.
joseph Day. 1t promises to be
the biggest affair of the kind ever
attempted in Opelousas.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-03-16

Fer Sale.-A secondhand Acme
oil engine, one-horse power, in
good order, will be sold cheap.
Apply at this Office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-03-16

Mr.. T. Geo. Chachere, the Opel
orsas architect, has secured the
contract for erecting the Eunice
State Bank building.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-03-16

The rivers and harbors bill
failed to pass before Congress
adjourned. It was talked to
death in the Senate.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-03-16

Found-in my field, saddle.
Owner can have same by proving
property and paying charges.
3.2-5t H. G. STIvERs.
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FOR SALE.
March 8, 1901

WAETED-Capable, reliable person in every
county to represent large company of solid
financial reputation; 1886 salary per year, pay
able weekly; 50 per day absolutely sure and all
expenses; straight, boGa-hCe, definite salary,
no ocommissioD; salary paid each Saturday and
expense money advanced each week. STAND
ARD HOUSE, 334. DEARBORN ST.. CHICAGO.
1Q-2Ht
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One of the best known business
stands in Opelonsas in the center
of town, on Main street, is for
rent; possession given on the first
of February. Apply at this office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-03-16

Collins, son of Sheriff NJ. L.
Swords, had the misfortune to
fracture his leg Sunday.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-03-16

The famous hall-bearing sewing
machines are fer sale by E. L.
Sandoz, Opelousas.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-03-16

Let everybody show their colors
Of the carnival - yellow, purple
and red.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-03-16

Ex-President Harrison died at
his home in Indianapolis Wednes-
day afternoon.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-03-16

Do you use Gasoline Oil?-the
Opera House Drugstore sells it.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-03-16

Good milch cows with young
calves for sale cheap for cash.
Apply to H. L. Garland.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-03-16

Get your masks for St. Joseph
day at Fred L. Sandoz's.
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Endorsed by all the Leading Colleges and
Readers of History and the following:

Readers Of History and the folloving=
High School, New Iberia, Feb Il, 1901.
This is to certify that have examined the LIBRARY
OF UNIVERSAL HISTORY, by the Mcclure Historical
Club and unhesitatngly pronounce it the most complete
and valuable work History have seen. It's
rangement of the matter is admirable the information
given culed carefully and the work possesses all the
points necessary to make it desirable addition any
Library however complete w. HALE, Principal.
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Everyone taking part in the
parade on the 18th are expected
to mask.
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NOTICE.

An election for eleven Directors Of the St.
Landry Homestead & Lone Association will be
held at the office of the Association on Monday,
March IS, 1901. The election to be by ballot,
and to commence at O'Clock p. m.
Z. D. ESTILETTE.
March 8, 1901. President.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-03-16

Base ball outfits in great variety
At the Opera House Drug Store.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-03-16

Gasoline oil for sale at the OPP
era House Drug Store,
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Done and passed at Eunice, La, OIL the day.
month and year aforesaid, i'll tue presence of
Otto Mayer and Ambrose Lafeur, competent
witnesses, who have signed with appearers aud
me notary after reading of the whole.
stagg, per Louis Mayer, Louis Mayer, Moses
Bruner, per Louis Mayer. F. Joubert, Jr., per
Louis Mayer, W. Z. Lawson, per Louis Mayer.
Gus. Fuslier, Jno. W Lewis, Louis Goldsmith,
per Louis Mayer. Sidney Well, per Louis Mayer.
c. G. Duson, per Jas j. Lewis, A. Baeciochi,
per Louis Mayer, Andreas Wlnfert, per Louis
Mayer, g. A.Gourney, per Jas. j. Lewis, Leon
Cohn, per Louis Mayer.
Witnesses: IStEnedi
ISignedl Il. Y. BENNEN.
OTTo MAYER, Notary Public.
AMBROSE LAFLECR.
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Episcopal Rectory, Feb. rs, 1901.

Episcopal Rectory, Feb. 26 1901.
It gives great pleasure to commend to all lovers
and readers of history The Library of Universal History
It deals with all epochs in clear and systematic way
and is arranged and classified to make work of
very easy reference. All students should frequently
make use of it. c. c. CRAMER
Fnic Ghuroh Thnria
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STATE OF LOUISIANA,

STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
Having examined the within ard foregoing
act of incorporation and finding petlins there
in in conflict with the laws of the Stale OF Lou
isiana / approve the same.
Witness my hand officially at Opelousas. La.
this 2sth February, A. D., 1901.
ISignedI K. LEE GARLAND.
Dist. Atty.
10th Judicial District of Louisiana.
Filed Feb. IS, 1901
[sgnedl A. LEON DUPRE.
Deputy Clerk.