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The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09
From a Cat Scratch

On the arm to the worst sort of a burn
sore or boil, DeWitt's Witch Hazel Satvt
is a quick cure. In buying Witch Haze
SalYe be particular to get DeWitt's-
this is the salve that heals without leav'
ing a scar. A specific for blind, bleed
ing, itching or ~protrudiDg piles.
Opera House Drug Store.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09

M. Joseph Pomiuville, de Saltwater,
MINI, apres avoir d6pense plus de-
$4,000 avec les meilleurs medec'ns pour
les troubles d'estomac, sans benehce'
fnt con seill6 par sou pharmacien, NJ.
Alex. Richard, d'essayer une boite De
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Lap.
lets. II pris 10 conseil ct aujourd'hn1
est complement gu6ri. Pour ind'-
ssstions, mauvaise godt a la bouehe:
manQoe d'ap6tiC OF constipation. pre-
ntz Gee Tablets ct vous serez satissai'
DIES resnltats. A vendre par les phar'
mAciens ct %marchands do medicines
natent&s.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09

Those indebted to the COURIER for
subscriptions or otherwise will con-
fer a favor by calling and settling.
The amounts are principally small, but
all together they amount to cOnsldera-
BILE, and by complying with this request
it will be considered an esteemed favor
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09

ET Delinquent subscribers and others
indebted to US are again earnestly re-
duested to come forward and settle.
We are reluctant to employ harsh meas
ures to collect our dues, but must do so
if this appeal is unheeded.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09

Qnand vous voutez une medicine
agreeable prenez Ciiamherlain's Stom.
acl and Liver Tablets. lis. sont ais6
d prendre ct agreeable en- ieurs effects.
A vendre par los ~pharmaciens ct mar,
ahande de medicines patentes.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09

Stationery such as Box papers, Tab
let's and all kinds of writing material :
School Books, School Bags, Straps. Pen
Gil Boxes, Lead and Slate Pencils, etc,
at the Opera House Drugstore-A. 5.
Brand & Co., Proprietors.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09

Wonder if it amt about time for you
to read a good paper7 Try tho OPE-
LoUsAs COURIER, No o~tfice-hoidlng
syndicate or political joint stock com
pany controls its columns. NOBODY
bosses this rancT Ut its owner. ~
nar wear.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09
renirs des hons IONS.

Souvenirs des bnhs JnHts.-
Lutte rappeiies tn lie solr OIL j
tai demandee en- marriage!
Elle.-Oui, cheri.
Lui.-Nous sommes Ivstes u heure
dams le salon, ct tn mas plus onvert Ia
bouche.
Elle.-Je ME rappelie tres bien.
Lui.-Ca etc rheurela plus ieureuse
de ma vie.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09

La tante.-Pauyre Toto, ia dent te
kait encore souffrir; 81 c'etait i moi, j'i
rails toni ds suite la fairs arracher.
Toio.-Moi anssi jsitais tout de suite
al o,4tait Ia tieune.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09

Printers in need of a good newspaper
press can get one at a bargain by APP
plying at this Office X. Hoe u
Co. make ; will print an S-column folio;
is In fine condition ; a be seen in oper-
alton and will be sold at half original
anaf
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09
MADE Young Again

zone of DIR. Kings New Life Pills
each night for two weeks has put me IN
my teens again." writes D: IL. Turner
OF Dempseytown. Pa. They are the
best in the world for Liver, Stomach
and Bowels. Purely vegetable. Never
grippe. Only CSC at Mason's Drug Store
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09

P~yton R. Sandoz, ayocat ct notaire,
s'oecupera ponctneilemantae toates les
ei3dires Qni eeroRt confees a ses coins.
@on bureau est az dessos du st. Lam
@Fy State Bank, Opeionsas.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09
Pay yoursubscription.
OH r.
OF THE
EJTNICE.CROWLEY OIL COMPANY.

EUNICE.CROWLEY OIL COMPANY.
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY i,
Be it known that on this, the frat day OF
MAY, in the year Of our Lord, one thousand,
nine hundred and three, before me,
FRANCIS x. BENNEN,
a notary public, duly qualified and commits
stoned in and for the above parish and state,
written, and in the presence OF the witnesses
hereinafter named and undersigned, person
ally came and appeared Louis Mayer, GustaVe
Fuselier, M. D. Lewis, J. ]. Stage, FL. Chachere,
Edward Dejean, r. Rene Martin, Fl ). =. Chastel,
Illus Goldsmith and James j. Lewis, who sever
ally declared to me, notary, that awaiting them.
selves of the articles OF the Constitution OF
porations, and especially Of the provisions of
Section 6S3 of the Revised Statutes OF the State
Of louisiana. and of all laws supplementary
and mandatory, thereto, they nave seyeraly
form, constitute and organize, and do by these
presents form and organize themselves, ana
such other persons as may hereinafter Deeome
associated with them into o corporation ZOE tle
objects and purposes, and under the stlpuia-
tions and agreements hereinafter setfortn, VIE:
ARTICLE I.
| The name and title of this corporation shall be
1.-THE EUNTCE-CROWLEY OIL COMPANY"
and it shall have and enjoy existence ana sue,
cession in its corporate name for the full period
OF ninety-nine 900 years from and after the
date OF this Charter, unless sooner dissolved.
ARTICLE II.
The domicile of this corporation shall be the
town Of Eunice, in the Parish OF st. Landry.
| state of Louisiana. ALI citations and other
| legal process or notices shall be served on the
| president of the company at its dOmicile, or in
the event OF his absence or inability to act,
then upon the yice-president, or III the event
of the absence or inability of both OF said ON
GERS. then upon the secretary.
ARTICLE III.
The objects and purposes for which this com.
| pany is organized, and the nature OF the bust.
| ness to be carried on by it, are hereby declared
| to be to purchase, receive, hold, lease, or other.
wise acquire land, mines, mineral rights or
| mining claims and privileges In the state Of
| Louisiana or elsewhere, and TO prospect, devel
ope. open, operate, or in any manner use OF
turn the same TO advantage; to operate FOR
| other mineral or substance of use or value, To
manufacture, refine, transport, warehouse, sell
or otherwise use or dispose of same, TO acquire
or build, equip and operate pipe lines te
convey oil or gas for itself, for others Tor com
pensati0ns; to acquire or TO build. equip aud
operate reservoirs, storage tanks, railroads, ca
mails, buildings, apparatus, manufactures, ma
/ chinery, or other works that may be necessary
or convenient to the accomplishment of the
objects and purposes above set forth.
ARTICLE Nv.
This company ehall have power and author
ize. in its corporate name, to sue and be sued
/ To make and use a corporate seal, and same II
break or change at pleasure; to purchase, re
eeiye, hold, lease, and to sell, lease, mortgage
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09
Low RatA on Southern Paciic-Sun
set Route.

aMorgan's Louisiana & Texas Railroad
AID Steamship Company will sell tick
eH from Opelousas TO San Francisco
ann Los Angeles and return May 81 M
12Nto 18th, 1908, with return limit July
1fl@9n, at a rate of $47.5O: noo
E5loiMt rates until June 10, l9O3' $55o'
Confederate Veteran rate to New VI
leans and return May 18th and 19th'"iti'
return limit May Gath, S3 80.
For additional information address =
B. Ellis, D. P. A, New Iberia, or Z. w
Owen, Agent, Opelousas.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09

Parties having personalsor other items
OF interest who wish mention of them
IN these columns, should call or drop
as a note through the post-ofiice, al
ways giving their real names as q guar
anty of good faith.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09
Town Residence for Sale

In q desirable neighborhood III Opelousas.
with an entire square OF land, well shaded with
live oaks, magnolias, cedars. peeans, etc,
about o squares from the Courthouse, s squares
from High School, 2 squares from Catholic
Church and convent. House is two story,
brick basement, 8 looms, four fireplaces, ont
buildings, etc. all under good fence. viii be
sold cheap for cash, or part cash and balance
on time TO suit. Apply at this office.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09

-Elaye PeluchoDs je vols sur I'm ar
bre douze moineaux, je tirs sur eux.
gen tue cinq. Combien en- reste-t-H
III men reste plus, monsieur, parce
n les autTes 90 sont envoles.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09

Lawyers who have briefs to print are
respectfully reminded that the COURIER
Printing office is thoroughly equipped
for the prompt execution of that kind
of work, and guarantees satisfaction
both as to quality and price.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09

Hundreds of jobs of printing are sent
away from home that can be as well
done at home. Examine II work, see
our samples and get our prices before
| ordering your stationary.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09
Entire naeres.

Entire negres. -.
-Vous dites que Johnson Get acti!
-Oui. Savez. sous que Ia semaine
derni6re il q pass6 deux jonTs a cher
cher de ponvrage.. psnr "a fem me!
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09

Habituex vous a lire les ct
yous v trouverez Plus d'intal9t qua lire
les nouvelles, parce one Won y ferez
plus d'argent.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09

Les hons comptesfont les hons amis
eonsGquemment regler votre
subscription az CoURTER
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09

Envoyez yos prescriptions a la phar.
macie Dis r0p6ra, A. 5 Brand s. Co,
pr0priSGairee.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09

Place your valuable papers in a safety
deposit box in the st. Landry State
Bank.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09

II a des occasions on cette petite ct
Auatte voix de la conscience resonue
aassi fort one les sons produits par por-
ehestre lie plus puissant.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09

No appetite, loss Of strength, nervous
ness, headache, constipation, bad breath,
general debility, SOUR risings, and catarfh Of
the stomach are all due to indigestion. koda
cures indigestion. This new discovery Ssaepfe-
exist in a healthy stomach, combined With
the greatest known tonic AND rscops}ruetFvs
properties. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure does pct
only cure indigestion and dyspepsia, but tbs
famous remedy cures all stomach troubles
by cleansing, purifying, sweetenipg and
Strengthening the mucous Mountaineering
the stomach.
Mi. S. S. Ball, of .Ravenswood, w. Va, says
:" was troubled with spur stomach for twerts years.
kodol cured me and WE are now Using It In milk
for baby"
Kodol Disests What You Eat.
Bottles only. 500 Size holding 2K times the trial
size. which sells for SO cents.
Prepared by e. o. Dewitt & co.. CHICAGO
Opera House Drug Store.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09

See A. C. Skies for Lumber, Shingles
Bricks, Lime, Sand and Cement.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09
FOR SALE.

One so Saws Pratt Gin Feeder and Condem er.
One 60 Saws Pratt Gin Feeder and Condenser.
Apply to PIERRE MISTRIC,
May 2, 1909. Leonville, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09
rAKEN UP As AN EsTRAY
TAKEN up as AN EsTRAY.

TAKEN UP AS AN EsTRAY.
BY the undersigned In Bellair Cove, this par;
lsh, o small creole stallion. dark bay color, pan
face. about 6 or Z years old. GENTLE, branded on
the right thigh about thus: 2
The owner is notified to come forward, prove
| property, pay charges and take him away. as
he will be disposed of according to law.
ALEXIS POMMIER,
May 2, l903-1m Chataignier P. o., La.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09
American TonsOrial Parlep

SAM IA NASA, F'roPrfetel. B.
Landry ST., between opelousas MepcaSsd d
Co.'S Branch and Winsberg d Dry
Best equipped Barber Shop in togs
Shaving, Hair Cutting, ~Shampoolng,
the Highest Style OF the Ar.
Hot anc Cold Baths. .M
Give ne a cali. Satisfaction Guh1
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09
ARTICLE VII.

This charter may he changed or amended or
this corporation may be dissolved with the
assent of three-fourths of the capital STOCK pres
ant or represented at ii meeting of the stock
holders called for that purpose after publication
of notice of such meeting once a week for 20
DAYS previous in any newspaper published Id
addressed to each stakeholder at his last
known postoifice address. and deposited in the
| postotf1ce with postage prepaid, 30 days prior
| to the time OF such meeting. The capital stock
of this corporation may he increhs ed Or diinii-
ishod in the manner which now or may here
after be provided by law.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09
TAKEN HIP as AN ESTRAY

BY the undersigned at Mallet, La, one gentle
bay American MARE, about 10 years old, un,
shout ten months. The owner is requested to
come forward, prove property. pay charges
and take her away. as she will be disposed OF
according to law. DUPLESSIS
April l8-lm Opelousas T. y.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09

Vieux journaux . vendre au bureau
ia couRRKER.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09
NOTICE,

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS, LA.,y
April 6, 1908. 5
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proofin support OF his claim, and
that said proof will be made before John
Evans, u. s. Commissioner at Turkey Creek
p. O. La. on May 2G. 1903. viz:
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09
NOTICE.,
~lcoMMUTAT1oN.l
LAND OFFICE At NEW {

IVVHI II IN
N OFFICE A NEW ORLEANS. La, I
April Q, 1908. )
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim, I'M
der Section 2301 of the Revised Statutes, and
Evans, u. s. Commissioners, at Turkey Creek p.
o., La, on May &c, 1908, viz:
Harvey Campbell,
who made Homestead Entry No. q, 242 for the
N / Of 8 f 1, Sec. 6, TIP. 8. s r j, W. La. Mer.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land. viz:
MadisOn McGehee, Eli Clark. Edward Nc
Daniel and Louis Johnson. all of Turkey Creek
P. o., st. Landry parish. La.
WALTER J.. COHEN,
April ID, 1908. Register.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09

Getour prices for job work.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09
Edmond gent,

who made Homestead Entry No. 25642. for the
s W / Of N E 1 Sec. Ii, TIP. 2. s. Z. l w, La. Mer.
He names the following witnesses to prove
of. said land, viz:
Leonard Johnson. David Clark. Louis Deville
and William w. Mccormick. all of Turkey
Creek, st. Landry parish. La.
WALTER l.. COHEN,
April Ii, 1908. Register.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09

The capital stock Of this corporation Is mere,
nv fixed at the sum of one hundred thonsano
dollars lslGo, ooO: ool, divided into ut oo one ao GqneG ls1
each. and this corporation shall be authorized
to Commence business as soon as five thousand
shares shall have been subscribed and pala up.
Payment on stock subscribed for shali pc ~
snch time and in such manner as may DC uete1-
mined by the board of directors, and no eertln-
cate shall be issued for stock subscribed Ior IN
til same has been fully paid in money or lts
seented by certificates fully paid and non-assess,
able. signed by the president and connterslgneu
by the secretary. and said stock shall DC trans II.
ferabIe only Oh the books of the company at It's
office in Eunice. La, by owner in person or ny
proxy, upon surrender of the certificates dulV
transferred.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09
ARTICLE ".

This company shall have power and author
ize, in its corporate names TO sue and be sued.
10 make and use a corporate seal, and same to
break or change at pleasure; to purchase, re.
eeiye, hold, lease, and to sell, lease, mortgage,
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09

nrdperty. both real and personal, rights ana
Of debt, and to secure the payment of same; to
acquire lands or rights of way for plpellne
pp ppppisrtii, NJ in such manner as now or may be
hereafter provided by law; to elect, appoint, OF
employ, and to fix the COMPENSATION Of a and
employees as its interest or convenience may
require; to make and establish such Dyiaws:
rules and regulations as may be Necessary OF
and also to amend or repeal the same, and o 40
any and all acts or things which may DO neces-
sarv. Incidental or convenient to the accom-.
| plishment of the objects and purposes hefeln
set forth.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09

The capital stock of this corporation Ia here
by liked ut fifty thousand dollars, divided into
five hundred shares of tile par Value of one
hundred dollars each, ami sai't stock shallb
paid for i'll amount not to exceed fifty per
tcntuin of the par value thereof, to be paid q
called for ly the hoard of directors Of this cor
norat1on: provided, however, that this eofpOT-
alton ma commence business and nake oil
contracts necessary or inci'!ental to lis lHst
ness as soon us the sun Of twenty. five thga
| sand dollars shall have been sithscrlhtd- Tbs
| fnIInwinr persons are declared to I've the ineor
pora;ors OF this corporation, AMI each have
| subscribed the numhcr OF shares oplesita 10
name, respectively, to-wit: Frederick v. Wl
son. 200 shares; George L. Meyers, 200 shares;
| Tasso A. Meyers, 100 shares.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09
ARTICLE VIII

Whenever tins corporation is dissolved, elthei
nv limitation or the vote of the Stockholders, il
affairs shall be liquidatcd by three g, commits
sioners elected from among the stockholders a
a meeting held fnr that purpose after notice b!
mail and by publication in the manner and TO
the time specified in Article 7 of this Charte
| in regard to amendments. In case OF death o
| resignation of either of said commissioner thos
| remaining shall fill the vacancy by appoint
| ment from amOne the stockholders. Said com
| missioners shall remain in office until the affair
of the company are fully settled.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09

The objects and purposes of this oorporatlon
are: TO Euy, own, reclaim, improve, lease, seI,
mortgage, hypothecate or pledge and make al
real and personal, as also 10 carry on a general
planting and farming business, and to engags
ton of lands; to buy, sell and acquire and dt
pose of notes, bonds, mortgages, coupons s
other evidences of debt secured i'll any manner
on real estate; and to buy and sell lands iH
olher corporations or persons on commission,
or to marriage same for them, and in general 10
carry on and do all such further acts and thing
- NAV be necessary to the prosecution ofa
general planting and real estate b~usllessin
| This state, or any other State OF the United
States.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-05-09

The domicile OF this corporation is hereby
fixed at aud in the town Of Opelousas, st. Ian.
dry parish. Louisiana, and citations and all
other legal process snail be served on the pres.
dent OF this corporation, or in case Of ha ab-
senre or death. or either, the Flce-prcs1dentH Of
secretary and treasurer. CT on such manager,
in rase of the absence or death of the latter
officers, as the board OF directors may deeig
ARTICLE Ill.
The colored American., 1903-05-16

chemist at the head Of the great Altenheim Med
icai Dispenssry. has just made the startling an
nouncement that he has produced a compound
that SLOWS hair any bald head. The doctor
makes the claim that after experiments, taking
years to complete he has at last reached the goal
of his ambition. To the doctor all heads are
alike. There none which cannot be cured by
this remarkable remedy Tie record OF the cures
already made is truly marvellous and were IL not
for the high standing of the great physician and
the convincing testimony OF thousands OF citizens
all over the country it would seem too miracu
lsus to be true.
T hsre can be no doubt Of the doctors earnest
es in making his claims can bis cures Re
disputed. he does not ask any man. woman er
child to take his or anyone ese's word for II, but
he stands ready send free trial packages Of this
great hair restorative to anyone who writes to
him for 1t, enclosing Scent stamp to prepay
postage In a single sight il has started hair te
growing on heads bald for years. 1t has stopped
falling hair in one hour. tnever fails no matter
what the condition. age sex Old men and
young men, women and children all have ptohted
by the free of this great new discovery. II you
are bald If your hair Is falling out or If your hair
eyebrows or eyelashes thin or short
write to the Altenhein Medical Dispensary cent
s2o6Foso Building. Cincinnati Ohio. enclosing
stamp to prepay postage for free package
and in short time yen will be entirely restored.
The colored American., 1903-05-16
Position Wanted.

s25-widow, age 2S, educated and
refined. Massachusetts, high school
graudate, has taught school success
fully for several years, latest methods.
Us also excellent sick nurse and good
housekeeper, will pay twenty-five dol
lars to any one securing her perma-
nent position at salary Of s25 or more
per month. Best references given and
required. Address, Mrs. D. S, The
Colored American ONCE.
The colored American., 1903-05-16
FOR GOOD HEALTH

To prevent restore it, there is no better pre-
scription for men, and children, than Ri
pans Tabules. They easy to take They are
made of combination of medicines approved and
used by every physician. Ripans Tabules are wide
1y used by all sorts of people-but to the plain
everyday folks they are vertable friend in need.
Ripans Tabules have become their standard family
remedy. They are a dependable, honest remedy,
with long and successful record, to cure indges-
ton dyspepsia habitua1 and stubborn constipation
offensive BREATH heartburn dizziness palpitation of
the heart sleepless1less, Inuscuoheumatis1n, sour
stomach, bowel and liver complaints. They
strengthen weak stomachs, build up down syS-
TENS, restore pure blood good appetite and sound,
natural sleep. Everybody derives constant benefit
from regular use of Ripans Tabules. Your drug
gist sells them The five cent packet is enough for
an ordinary occasion. The family bottle 90 cents,
contains supply for year.
The colored American., 1903-05-16
, MEDAL OF HONOR AWARDED.

Robert E. Lee. formerly a private in
Co. c. 10th U. s. Cavalry. but now a
messenger in Ford's Old Theatre Build
ing. was awarded a medal of honor this
week under the Acts of Congress. for
gallantry in action at San Juan Hill.
and Los Cossimas, in the Spanish
American War
The colored American., 1903-05-16

The echoes of the Hiawatha chorus
are still sounding in the breezes.