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The Opelousas courier., 1902-09-06
FOR SALE.

One of the fiuest residences in Opefousas is
offered for SALE This property is known as
the Mrs. Evans former Residence. The build
ing is new, SUBSTANTIAL and roomy. It 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
81 000-0ne fourth of this amount cash, balance
on time with 8 per cent interest. For further
particulars, apply to
JAS. Ell. HOUSTON, Agent,
or tn
MRS. MARY L. HARRIS,
Dee a. 19O{l-tf
The Opelousas courier., 1902-09-06
FOR SALE.

A fine Investment Of town property can he
made by the purchase Of nice tract of land
lying within the corporate limits of Opelousas,
containing 35 acres, with one double cabin.
Price &75 per acre on accommodating terms.
This tract lics well and is very suitable for 10.
ing divided into numerous building lots, which
will pay handsome profit.
Also tract of 73 acres adjoining the above,
with all of its improvements. 1t has on it a
fine young orchard of 200 pecan trees, rapidly
coming into bearing. Price $50 per acre on ac-
terms. For further information
apply to JAMES III. HOUSTON.
Aug l6, 1902
The Opelousas courier., 1902-09-06
The Coming Primary.

Next Thursday the primary to
nominate a Democratic candidate
for Congress for the new seventh
district will take place. The cam
dldate thus chosen by a majority
OF the Democrats of the district
will undoubtedly be elected in
November. It therefore follows
that if the Democrats of St. Lam
dry desire to have voice in the
selection of their candidate they
must go to the polls next Thurs
day and vote for the man Of their
choice. since the November cleo
tion will be merely a ratification
OF the work of the primary. An
other reason why they should
turn out en- naasse is that if they
fail to do so, the little handful Of
politicians and wire-pullers, head
ed by the Clarion. who attempted
to deprive them of the right this
time, will claim, with some show
of reason, that they set no value
on that right; that they prefer to
leave such small matters as the
selection of their public servants
to tho politicians, and that since
the people do not care to worry
over such matters, they, the peo-
pies kind guardians, should re-
lieVe them of the onerous and dis
tasteful duty next time.
The names of four candidates
will be found printed on the tick
cts to be voted, viz: Judge
Blackman, Col. Polk, A. P. Pujo
and Lee Garland. The first three
are able men and sound Demo-
Gratis. No man will make a mis-
take who votes for either of them.
Mr.. Garland does not come up to
the requirements. His political
record is such that vote for him
may well be looked upon as a re-
ward for the stabs and hard
knocks that he has inflicted upon
the cause of Democracy and white
supremacy in the recent past, and
as a premium upon political in
subordination and political apos-
tasy.
Another reason why Mr.. Gar
land should not receive the votes
of honest Democrats and white
supremacists is that he did his
utmost to deprive them of the
opportunity to select a candidate
for Congress by the primary
method, using every effort to
cause candidate to be named
by the convention system, which,
in this case, at least, would have
practically disfranchised every
man who was opposed to him.
Other reasons might be given,
but these ought to be sufficient.
Let the party man as well as the
moralist carefully ponder them.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-09-06
Elias z. Yielding,
NOTICE {!
IL ~ n ~ h
LAND OFFICE AT NEW o.

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS, La, I
Aug. 81, 1902.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice OF his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before John
Evans, u. s. Commissioner, at Turkey Creek,
La, on Sept. 30, 1902, viz:
John II. johnson,
homestead entry No 17,412 for lot or fraction,
N w of N w /, N W OF E /, and e of N w
/, Sec. so, TIP 8, S. R. l.. La. Mer.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of, said land, viz:
Walter D0yal, Blaston Foreman, Emile De-
vile and Linn D. Spears, all of Bayou Chicot,
st. Landry parish, La.
WALTER L. COHEN,
Aug 80, 1909. Register.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-09-06
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Climber Act, June 3, 1871

CIlmher Act, June j, l67S)
United States Land Office, !
New Orleans, La, Aug. 3, 1902.
Notice is hereby gwen that i'll compliance
with the provIsinus'of the act of Congress of
June 3, 1873, entitled IAN act for the sale of
timber lands in the States of California, Oregon,
Nevada and Washington Territory" as extend
ed to all the Public Land States by act of Aug.
4, 1892,
N. Bruce ThompsOn,
of Bayou Chicot, st. Landry parish, La, has
this day filed In this Office his sworn statement
No. 1, for the purchase of the Of s w and
W of s L of Sec %, TIP g. = ., West La Mer,
and will offer proof to show that the land
sought is more valuable for it's timber or stone
than for agricultural purposes, and to establish
his claim to said land before w. W. whiting
ton, Jr., U. s. Commissioner, at Black Lake
Plantation, St. Landry parish, on Wednesday,
the goth day of October, 1902.
He names the following witnesses:
Eugene G. Griffith, Robt. Delafosse, Howard
w. Tatman and Samuel J.. Wharton, all OF st.
Landry parish. La.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested TO file
their claims in this office on or before said Goth
day of October, 1902.
WALTER J.. COHEN,
Aug 16, 1902. Register.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-09-06
lCOMMUTATION.
NOTICE..
LAND OFFICE AT NEW oRLl

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS, La,
July 80, 1902. 5
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his ciaiin. UD-
der section 1901 of the Rev Ised Statutes, and
that said proof will he made before John
Evans, U. S. Commissioner at Turkey Creek.
La, ON Sept Q, 1902, viz:
stephen M. Carpenter,
who made Homestead Entry No. 220o2 for tAe
N f Section 4, TIP. 2, s. L. L, La. MeT.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of, said land, viz:
William g. Penny and Earcisse johnson, OF
Lloyd p. o.; Madison Magee and Shug KING, cr
Turkey Creek p. o., La.
WALTER l.. COHEN,
Aug. 2, 1902. Register
The Opelousas courier., 1902-09-06
NOTICE OF LIQUIDATION.

Office of g. Dietltin Grocery Co. It'd
Opefors4s, La, Aug. s, 1902 5
By unaniiuous resolution OF the Board af
Directors of the G. Detlein Grocery Co Ltd.
said corporation was ordered to lie dtss0lyen
and Iiquidated, he liquidation 30 fake fleet
July 16, 1902.
+. CLIFF Ai.;.fE,
Late Secretary Of C. DietIein Groc- On Ltd.
Aug. q 19O2-1 III
The Opelousas courier., 1902-09-06
Town Residence fo1. sale

lin desirable neighborhOod ii Opel0usas,
with an entire sqnareEoi land, well shaded with
live oaks, magnolIas, cedars; pecans, etc,
from High School, Q squares from Catholic
Church and convent. House is two story,
brick basement, 8 rooms, four freplaces, ont
buildings, ETC., all under good fence. Will be
sold cheap for cash. or part cash and balance
ON time to suit Apply at this office.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-09-06

A big consolidation of oil mag
mates to develop and control the
mineral resources of Southwest
Louisiana is now on foot. This
combination will embrace the
Jennings and Anse LaButte oil
fields. and will be backed by a
capital of $5, 900, 900.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-09-06
Acknowledgements.

The following resolutions were
adopted by the Board of Alder
men of Washington, La, at their
regular meeting held on Sept. lst,
1902, and copy sent to the
Mayors of Opelousas and Lafay-
cite, and also to the chiefs of the
fire departments of said towns,
and to w. f. Owens, Div. Supt.
S. p. r. R.:
Resolved, that the Board of Aldermen, in
regular session assembled, i'll behalf of the
citizens of the own. tender to the good people
of Opelousas a d Lafayette. and more especial.
ly to the mcuteers of the frs departments of
said townse.or the valuable assistance rem
dered our own in helping so materially to ex-
tingnsh t'le recent dlsasterous fire, our sill
Resolvef, further, That to the Southern Pa
cifc Rail Dad Company we aplS'ecate very
deeply ths promptness and generality mani
tested in furnishing the Lafayette fire depart
,ent q Special train to convey them to our as
The Opelousas courier., 1902-09-06
rOR SALE.

house and lot irfthe town of Washington.
La. in the square bounded by Carriere, Will
kins, EYES and Dupre. Frame building, made
of choice cypress, ceiled INSIDE, weatherboarded
outside, 26x3e feet. Will be sold cheap for
cash, or part cash and balance on time to suit.
For particulars apply at the COURIER office.
0pelOtIsas La
The Opelousas courier., 1902-09-06
NOTICE

Any Federal soldier OF the Civil War now llv-
ing who prior to June %, 1874 made honest cad
entry of less than 1865 acres, or any soldier now
dead who leftA widow or minor children under
81 years of age at the date of his death. ear learn
something to his or their advantage by calling
on or addressing WM. j. SANDOZ, Attorney
June %. 1902. OpeIousas, La
The Opelousas courier., 1902-09-06
FOR SALE.

very desirable residence, with 100 acres OF
land, situated in the suburbs of Opelousas. 1t
contains large Pecan Grove of $50 trees, now
rapidly coming into bearing. 1t has good
Dwelling. with three large cabins, barn, stables,
etc. About 35 acres of this tract are lying with
in the corporate limits of the town and suscept-
ible of being divided into quite q number of
building lots. Price and terms accommodating
Apply to -
JAMES Fl. HOUSTON,
Real Etate Agent, 0pelousas, La.
Aug. 4, 1900-3t
The Opelousas courier., 1902-09-06

A one-horse merchant who I'M
AGNES he owns Main street has
been annoying his neighbors the
past week footing a cornet. He
succeeded in soaring away all the
dogs III the neighborhood.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-09-06
TowN pRoPgnTx FoR sALE.

A well-improved town property. consisting
of two lots of ground. with residence, store
building and other outhouses, all in good con-
dftiom. one block from high school, about three
blocks from railroad depot, oil mill and church.
Corner Of Court and ChaneY streets.
March Is, '92.-iy C. i. LEsAssIER.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-09-06

Let every voter be on his guard,
as this is the era of machine poll
ties and trusts, both of which are
d menace to the common people,
who have it in their power to give
these grasping monopolies dose
sof their own medicine.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-09-06

We had pleasant visit last
Thursday from Mr.. G. D. Verret,
Of Plaquemine Ridge. Mr.. YER
ret is one of our oldest subscri-
bers and one Of st. Landry's 5
most esteemed citizens.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-09-06

Every occasionally the country
publisher has to deal with sub
scriber who for various and nu-
merous reasons does not want the
paper. neither does he want to
pay for the time he has taken it.
We have batch of four down at
Hood in Ward 6 who all told are
in arrears $6. The man who would
take such means to beat a sub
scription debt is dishonest and
without the first principles of
honor. The paper has been
stopped and we want the cash,
but like a great many similar
wants in this parish, we presume
we will keep on wanting.-Homer
Clipper.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-09-06

II July 81, 1902.-Getiee 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 ba made be-
fore II. Il. Estorge, Clerk of Court at o tlousas,
La, on Sept 10, 1902, viz:
ETmost Refine,
who made Homestead Entry No. for the
SW of E See. s, Z 7, S T. 8, Il Louisiana
Meridian.
He names tile following witnesses To prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of, said land, VIZ:
A. w. Deiean, Adrien Guidry, Felix Eiegas
and jules Slblle, all OF 1T. Landry Parish, La.
Their postOiiice address is Oprlonsas La.
WALTER l.. CDHFR,
August ., 1902. Register.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-09-06

Mr.. Paul Billion, one of Welsh $
prominent and progressive busi-
ness men, paid our town q short
visit this week, accompanied BY
his wife. They were the guests
of Mr. Billions cousins, A. 81.
Braud, Esq, and Mrs. Leonce
Sandoz.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-09-06
ICOMMUTATION.l |
NOTECE!
LAND OFFICE AT NEW o

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS La,
July 80. 1902.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support OF his claim,
under section 230l OF the Revised Statutes,
and that said proof will be made before John
Evans, u. s. Commissioner at Turkey Creek,
La, on Sept. 9, 1902, viz:
William G.. Penny,
who made Homestead Entry No. 22093 for the
s Il Sec. A, Tp. 2. S. Il. / Il, La. Mcr
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of, said land, viz:
stephen NJ. Carpenter and Narcissc johnson,
of Lloyd r.. o.; Madison Magee and Shug King,
of Turkey Creek r. o., La.
WALTER i. COHEN.
Aug. 9, 1902. Register
The Opelousas courier., 1902-09-06

e. S. Andrus, Esq, of Iota,
Was in town this week. Hard
work and spring water seems to
agree with 'Lishe, as he is look
ing as young as ever.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-09-06
PROBATE DOCKET. DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY, LA.

BY virtue of an order of the Honorable the
10th Judicial District Court, i'll and for the
Parish of st. Landry, there will be sold at pub
lie auction, to the last aud highest bidder, by
ii duly qualified auctioneer, at the last resi-
dence of the deceased at Grand Prairie st.
Landry parish, La, on
Wednesday, October Sth, 1902,
at IL O'Clock a. M, the following described
property, tO-wit:
certain tract of prairie land, with all the
buildings and improvements thereon, situated
in Old Grand Prairie, parish of st. Landry,
containing twenty (2o) arpents, more or less,
bounded on the north by land Of Emile Comeau.
south by land OF Alfred B. FontenOt. east by
land of Stephen VaGright, and west by land of
LOUIS Vanrigbt being the balance Of the sixty
arpents tr3Ct acIuired by Jacques stephens
and Emile Washington III the year l8-.
One horse, one cow, two bedsteada and bed
ding, one clock, household furniture. Kitchen
utensils, farming implements, one branding
iron, one share i'll growing crop of cotton ana
corn.
Terms-Movabes cash day of sale The
land will he sold ouehaf cash on day df sale
and balance Oh credit of twelve months. with
eight per cent interest from day of sale and ten
per cent for attorneys fees III case of ant 10
enforce collection Purchasers TO execute their
notes payable as above, with personal securl y
TO the satisfaction of The administrator.
Sept. G, 1902. JESSE LAFLEUR, Admir-.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-09-06

Fred Il. Sandoz returned Tues
day from his Northern trip, dur
ing which he visited New York,
Cincinnati, ST. Louis, Niagara
Falls and other places Of interest.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-09-06

All he meeting Of our Board Of
Alder len on last Tuesday night
steps ere taken to have the wa
ter works extended several blocks
further III the east of town. a
committee was also appointed to
ascertain the cost Of putting iron
bridges over Bayou lesson, on
Bellevue and North streets.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-09-06

Our readers will consult their
best interests and confer favor
on the COURIER by patronizing
the business men who advertise
in our columns. They are anxi-
Gus for your trade and will make
it to your advantage to do your
business with them. Watch our
columns all the time.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-09-06

Now is the accepted tfme-the
COURIER has a long list of delin-
quent subscribers. IL you owe
for your paper you will confer a
favor by calling at the office and
settling un.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-09-06

The Jones Vertical Mower is
conceded by those who have had
experience in that kind of ma
chinery to be far ahead of any
thing in that line in the market.
Fred. T.. Sandoz is the only place
where you can get this machine.
See advertisement in another col
umn.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-09-06

DR.. j. p. Saizan, who had been
reeuperating his failing health at
Stafford's Springs during the past
two months, has returned very
much improved in health.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-09-06

S. B. Harmon, the electrician
of Opelousas, was in the city on
business. While here Mr.. Har-
mon was the guest of Mr.. Durio,
our electrician.-Crowley Signal.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-09-06

Thos. FL. Lewis, Esq, has re-
turned from a summer trip to the
mountains, looking much improv-
Ed BY his vacation.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-09-06

After a recess of two months.
Judge Il. &c. Lewis opened ses-
sion of the District Court here
Monday for the trial Of civil
cases.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-09-06

Bernard j. Sage, in his day one
of the South's greatest legal
minds, died at his home in New
Orleans last Tuesday. Mr.. Sage
was we'll known in st. Landry,
where he resided for many years,
and where he has many friends
and family connections still liv-
inr
The Opelousas courier., 1902-09-06

Readers of the local papers
have doubtless observed that al-
though we have publicly assailed
Garland's political record,
4 champion, the Clarion, has
Il0s had d word to say IN defence
hereof Democrats of ST. Lam
zy II this the right sort Of man
3r gosa to vote for
The Opelousas courier., 1902-09-06

For Rent-A small farm near
Opelousas suitable for market
garden, dairy and poultry raising,
with large residence and out
buildings. Possession given i'm
mediately. Apply at this Office.
This place has Is bearing pecan
trees, a large number of figs
choice varieties, about 20 young
fruit trees just beginning to bear,
including peaches, plums, april
cots, etc. Outbuildings consist
of crib, barn, stable, chicken
house, wash house, carriage house,
servants quarters, &c.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-09-06

A SHOE THAT WILL WEAR lis
the Hamilton Brown Shoot will
give you satisfaction. Sold by
f. L. Sandoz,
Sole Agent.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-09-06

The Policy Jury was in regular
session last Monday, but trans
acted no business Of special irn-
portance.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-09-06

Mount Pelee broke loose again
last Saturday night, killing oyera
thousand persons and causing.
vast destruction.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-09-06

We charge legitimate and rea-
sonable price for all our job print
ing-a price at which we can af-
ford to do the work and the con-
sumer can afford to spend for
stationery. And we guarantee
good job printing.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-09-06

For Sale.-A secondhand Acme
oil engine, one-horse power, in
good order, will be sold cheap.
Apply at this office.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-09-06
NOTICE.
ICOMMUTATION.1 |
VOafHNH Q 4 ~ Z H'I3N'
LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEAl

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS, La,
Aug. 81, 1902.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim, un-
der Section 23O1 of the Revised Statutes, and
that said proof will be made before John
Evans, U s. Commissioner, at Elias FOntenots
near Beaver, La, on October 9TH,
1902, viz:
Elias z. Yielding,
who made Homestead Entry No. q, ,616 for the
Z of 8 f /, Sec. 10, Tp. 5 s. II 2 W, La. Mer.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz:
William l.. Perry. Warren T. Brumfeld and
William J. Carroll, of Beaver P. o., La, and
General ID. Self, of Oakdale, La.
WALTER l.. COHEN,
Aug. So 1909. Register.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-09-06

The world renowned Buffalo
Bill and his great show will be
here next month.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-09-06

Take your escriptions to the
Opera House drugstore 4 reg
istered pharmacist will fill them.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-09-06

The latest drink at the Opera
House Soda Fountain is Grape
Kola---try a glass.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-09-06
United States Homesteads il

United States Honlesteads IN
Sec. 30, Township No. 3, South
o. 2, e. La. Mer., By
10 Major b. Bloomfield,
d States q Commissioner, who
give all necessary infor-
IlatiSn IN regard TO making ape
plica jon for them.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-09-06
Read the advertisements.
PEYToN r. SANDoZ,

All civil and criminal business will be given
prompt and careful attention.
Office over st. Landry State Bank, Main
Street ODeloEsas, La,
The Opelousas courier., 1902-09-06

Drummond's Plumbing Shop
estimates on laying water pipes
and repairs. Work done promptly
The Opelousas courier., 1902-09-06

Shine!-Sh polish, the best
brands, at the Opera House Drug
Store.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-09-06

When you take your prescrlp-
tion to the Opera House Drug
store you run no risk. It will be
filed by a registered pharmacist.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-09-06

Send us your job work. Every
thing in the printing line done at
this office.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-09-06

Soda water deliciously cool
and refreshing at the Opera
House Drug Store.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-09-06

Call up Phone No. 10 when you
want the Opera House Drugstore.
Prescriptions a specially.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-09-06

Base ball outfits in great variety
at the Opera House Drug Store.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-09-06

Money to loan on good security.
P. MIsTR1C, Leonyille, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-09-06
NO. 81

In the event OF u second primary, the secretary
above the same number of tickets containing
the names of the two candidates receiving the
highest number of votes at the first primary.
10. That tho new committee elected at The
primary herein provided for shall meet to or
ganize in the city of Alexandria, La, on the
29th day For September, a. ID. 1902, at o'clock
p. III.
On motion of Mr.. Teal, duly seconded, the
following resolution was adopted:
Resolved, That any candidate who partIcl-
pates i'll this primary desiring to contest tho
result thereof for any canse, shall file his cen
test by petition addressed IT, the committee and
specifically Set forth his grounds of complaint.
In contest1ng under the first primary the peti-
ton shall he filed within five days thereafter,
and shall he accompanied by an affidavit that
copies of said petition have been duly served
on his opponents. He shall produce AL proofs
and be ready for a hearing at the committee
meeting at Crowley, on the 10Th. In contcStIng
under the second primary, the petition, accom-
panied by Inc affidavit above required, shall he
filed with The secretary OH OF before September
27th. and TT" contestant shall be present at
Alexandria OF the Goth OF September with his
proof.
On motion OF Mr.. Pngh. duly seconded the
thanks of the committee were extended 10 ule
people of OpelOuSaS for courtCses received.
On motion. duly seconded, the committee
then adjourned to meet at Crowley, La, Sept.
16 1902. unless previously called by the chair
man. L. L. SMART, Chairman.
i. b. DUBUIsSON, Secretary.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-09-06

School Books and Stationary at
the Opera House Drugstore.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-09-06

President Roosevelt had mar
row escape from death last We'd
nesday near Pittsfield, Mass. A
trolley car smashed into the drag
occupied by the President, Secret
Service Agent Craig, Secretary
Cortelyou, Gov. Murray Crane,
and the driver, D. j. Pratt. Craig
was killed, President Roosevelt
was badly bruised and cut in the
face, Pratt had his skull fractured,
Gov. Crane was badly bruised and
Secretary Cortelyou considerably
shaken up. Motorman Madden,
of the electric car, was badly in
jured.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-09-06
FOR SALE.

good secondhand Soda Water GENERA
tor" ean be purchased eheaply by applying to
JAMES Fl HOUSTON
Feb. %, 1901.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-09-06

Fine soaps, perfumes and toilet
articles for sale at the Opera
House Drugstore.
If you want any job work
done, send it to us.
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